Beverage preparation machine with drop management

摘要

A machine (1) for preparing a beverage (4¹) comprises a frame (2) and a beverage preparation module (9) supported by the frame, the module (9) having a part (10) that is movable relative to the frame between: a transfer position for introducing a beverage ingredient into the module (9) and/or removing the ingredient therefrom; and a processing position for forming the beverage from the ingredient in the module. The beverage preparation module further has a beverage outlet (11) for dispensing the formed beverage (4¹) to a beverage dispensing area (4) for receiving a user-recipient for collecting the beverage (4¹). The frame (2) further supports a guide (20) configured to drain and deliver liquid residues (3') from the beverage outlet (11) to a service area (3) separate from the dispensing area (4) so that the residues (3¹) are inhibited from being drained from the beverage outlet (11) to the beverage dispensing area (4).