Capsule loading device for feeding a capsules dispensing machine
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A47F-001/08
B65G-057/28
B65G-059/08
출원번호
US-0936720
(2013-07-08)
등록번호
US-9149129
(2015-10-06)
우선권정보
EP-04010644 (2004-05-05)
발명자
/ 주소
Jarisch, Christian
Yoakim, Alfred
출원인 / 주소
Nestec S.A.
대리인 / 주소
K&L Gates LLP
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초록▼
Device for facilitating the loading of capsules into a machine for dispensing capsules or for preparing drinks based on these capsules comprising: a detachable tube, containing stacked capsules furnished with an opening for the capsules to pass through the tube, means of aligning the tube allowing t
Device for facilitating the loading of capsules into a machine for dispensing capsules or for preparing drinks based on these capsules comprising: a detachable tube, containing stacked capsules furnished with an opening for the capsules to pass through the tube, means of aligning the tube allowing the tube to be aligned through a capsule receiving zone for the capsules to descend by gravity into this zone. The alignment means comprise means for retaining the capsules in their stack when the tube is moved with its opening oriented downwards, in the direction of the position in which the tube is aligned with the reception zone.
대표청구항▼
1. Capsule loading device comprising: a detachable tube comprising stacked capsules, the tube having an opening for the capsules to pass through the tube, the capsules being stacked in a single straight line relative to each other and the opening such that the capsules and the opening are substantia
1. Capsule loading device comprising: a detachable tube comprising stacked capsules, the tube having an opening for the capsules to pass through the tube, the capsules being stacked in a single straight line relative to each other and the opening such that the capsules and the opening are substantially co-linear;an alignment member for aligning the tube allowing the tube to be aligned with a capsule receiving zone for receiving the capsules as they descend by gravity, the alignment member comprising means for retaining the capsules in a stack when the tube is moved with its opening oriented downwards, in a direction of a position in which the tube is aligned with the capsule receiving zone, the tube being detachable from the alignment member, the means for retaining the capsules comprising an arc shaped retention surface; anda guiding member configured to cause the tube to pivot about an axis of rotation and forming a tube support into which the top end of the tube is inserted, the tube support being mounted rotatably about the axis of rotation on a base of the alignment member comprising two lateral wings positioned on either side of the retention surface, the capsule receiving zone comprising a tube portion forming a junction with the tube support when the tube is aligned with the capsule receiving zone, and the tube portion of the capsule receiving zone forming a buffer storage housing to receive capsules. 2. Loading device according to claim 1, wherein the retention surface supports the capsules when the tube is tilted, from a position in which the opening of the tube is in a position facing upwards to a position of alignment in which the opening of the tube is aligned with the capsule receiving zone allowing the capsules to pass into the capsule receiving zone. 3. Loading device according to claim 2, wherein the retention surface terminates in a passage arranged substantially horizontally delimiting an entrance of the capsule receiving zone. 4. Loading device according to claim 1, wherein the arc shaped retention surface has as its center the axis of rotation of the guiding member, the arc shaped retention surface having an inner portion which faces the axis of rotation such that rotation of the tube constantly presses the stack of capsules on the inner portion of the retention surface. 5. Loading device according to claim 1, wherein the tube support comprises attachment means which interact with complementary attachment means of the tube. 6. Loading device according to claim 4, wherein the tube support comprises bearing means in a collar form which press against the retention surface when the tube is in a position of alignment with the capsule receiving zone. 7. Loading device according to claim 1, wherein the tube rests on bearing means in the position of alignment of the opening with the capsule receiving zone, the bearing means comprising a surface complementary to the exterior surface of the tube. 8. Loading device according to claim 1, wherein the tube forms a detachable pack for a series of capsules which comprises rapid connection means for connecting the tube to the alignment member. 9. Loading device according to claim 8, wherein the tube has a first end in which the opening is located and a second end positioned opposite to the first end, the rapid connection means being located at a rear of the periphery of the tube opening between the opening and the second end of the tube. 10. Loading device according to claim 8, wherein the tube is formed of one piece of blow-moulded plastic. 11. Loading device according to claim 1, wherein the arc shaped retention surface has an inner portion which faces the axis of rotation such that rotation of the tube constantly presses the stack of capsules on the inner portion of the retention surface. 12. Detachable tube for use with stacked capsules, the tube having an opening for the capsules to pass through the tube comprising: an alignment member for aligning the tube allowing the tube to be aligned with a capsule receiving zone for receiving the capsules as they descend by gravity, the alignment member comprising means for retaining the capsules in a stack when the tube is moved with its opening oriented downwards, in a direction of a position in which the tube is aligned with the capsule receiving zone; and the tube comprising a body, a bottom, and an opening opposite the bottom, the tube containing a series of capsules in a single stack extending from a top capsule to a bottom capsule such that the bottom capsule is directly below all of the other capsules in the stack and the top capsule is directly above all of the other capsules in the stack, and the tube being detachable from the alignment member and the means for retaining the capsules comprising an arc shaped retention surface; anda guiding member configured to cause the tube to pivot about an axis of rotation and forming a tube support into which the top end of the tube is inserted, the tube support being mounted rotatably about the axis of rotation on a base of the alignment member comprising two lateral wings positioned on either side of the retention surface, the capsule receiving zone comprising a tube portion forming a junction with the tube support when the tube is aligned with the capsule receiving zone, and the tube portion of the capsule receiving zone forming a buffer storage housing to receive capsules. 13. Tube according to claim 12, comprising connection means allowing the connection of the tube to the alignment member of the device. 14. Tube according to claim 12, wherein the opening is closed off by a cap. 15. Tube according to claim 12, comprising a discardable or recyclable pack formed of a material selected from the group consisting of a plastic, cellulose and composite material. 16. Tube according to claim 15, wherein the body is formed of a transparent blow-moulded plastic. 17. A device for housing stacked capsules comprising: a detachable tube containing capsules in a single stack extending from a top capsule to a bottom capsule such that each capsule except the bottom capsule rests on the capsule directly underneath in the stack, and the tube having an opening, the tube being aligned with a capsule receiving zone that receives the capsules as the capsules descend by gravity into the zone;a retaining device for retaining the capsules in their stack when the tube is moved with its opening oriented in a downward direction, in the direction of a position in which the tube is aligned with the capsule receiving zone, the tube being detachable from a tube support and the retaining device comprising an arc shaped retention surface; anda guiding member configured to cause the tube to pivot about an axis of rotation and forming a tube support into which the top end of the tube is inserted, the tube support being mounted rotatably about the axis of rotation on a base comprising two lateral wings positioned on either side of the retention surface, the capsule receiving zone comprising a tube portion forming a junction with the tube support when the tube is aligned with the capsule receiving zone, and the tube portion of the capsule receiving zone forming a buffer storage housing to receive capsules.
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