COVER FOR AN INGREDIENT INLET WITH MOISTURE MANAGEMENT

摘要

A machine (1) for preparing a beverage from at least one ingredient (2) comprises: an ingredient processing module (30); an ingredient passage (40) for inserting an ingredient from outside such machine into the ingredient processing module; and a cover (10) that is movable between a position covering the ingredient passage and a position uncovering the ingredient passage. The cover (10) is slidable, in particular translationally and/or manually slidable, from the covering to the uncovering positions and/or vice versa. The cover (10) is associated with at least one fluid-escape opening (10a, 10b, 10b) through which vapour and/or steam can escape from the passage (40) when the cover is in the covering position.

主权项

1. A machine for preparing a beverage from at least one ingredient comprising:
an ingredient processing module; an ingredient passage; and a cover that is movable between a position covering the mouth of the ingredient passage and a position uncovering the mouth; and the cover is slidable from the covering position to the uncovering position and/or vice versa and defines at least one fluid-escape opening through which vapor and/or steam can escape from the passage when the cover is in the covering position.