Infusion device for making beverages using cartridges
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A47J-031/58
A47J-031/40
A47J-031/36
A47J-031/00
출원번호
US-0345337
(2012-09-11)
등록번호
US-9635973
(2017-05-02)
우선권정보
IT-VR2011A0179 (2011-09-19)
국제출원번호
PCT/IB2012/054719
(2012-09-11)
§371/§102 date
20140331
(20140331)
국제공개번호
WO2013/042011
(2013-03-28)
발명자
/ 주소
Degli Esposti Venturi, Roberto
출원인 / 주소
CAFFITALY SYSTEM S.P.A.
대리인 / 주소
Pearne & Gordon LLP
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초록▼
An infusion device for making beverages using cartridges, such as capsules or pods, comprises an openable infusion unit (3) comprising at least one part (4) able to move between a home position and an operating position, a first standby zone (8) for a cartridge (2) being formed when the mobile part
An infusion device for making beverages using cartridges, such as capsules or pods, comprises an openable infusion unit (3) comprising at least one part (4) able to move between a home position and an operating position, a first standby zone (8) for a cartridge (2) being formed when the mobile part (4) is in the home position, first retaining means for a cartridge (2) in the first standby zone (8), a motor (13) for moving the mobile part (4), means for expelling the cartridge (2) from the unit (3), and at least one device (1) operation check and control unit (35); there are also second retaining means (36) positioned between a cartridge insertion section (34) and the first standby zone (8), to selectively retain a cartridge (2) at a second standby zone (37), the check and control unit (35) being programmed to cause the dispensing of two beverages, one after another, using two cartridges.
대표청구항▼
1. An infusion device for making beverages using cartridges, such as capsules or pods, containing at least one food substance, comprising: an infusion unit (3) comprising at least a mobile part (4) and a contact part (5), said mobile part being able to move between a home position in which said mobi
1. An infusion device for making beverages using cartridges, such as capsules or pods, containing at least one food substance, comprising: an infusion unit (3) comprising at least a mobile part (4) and a contact part (5), said mobile part being able to move between a home position in which said mobile part is distanced from said contact part, and an operating position in which said mobile part is coupled to said contact part and, with said contact part, forms a housing (9) for a cartridge (2), a first standby zone (8) for a cartridge (2) being formed when the mobile part (4) is in the home position;first retaining means for holding a cartridge (2) in the first standby zone (8);a motor (13) which is operatively connected at least to the mobile part (4) for moving the mobile part between the operating position and the home position;means for preparing the beverage which are operatively associated with the housing (9), for injecting water into a cartridge (2) contained in the housing and for collecting the beverage prepared;means for expelling the cartridge (2) from the infusion unit (3) when the mobile part (4) returns from the operating position to the home position;at least one insertion section (34) for inserting the cartridge (2) in the device (1), from which the cartridge (2) can then be fed to the first standby zone (8);at least one check and control unit (35) for device (1) operation which is operatively connected to the motor (13) for controlling the movement of the mobile part (4) between the home position and the operating position, and to the preparation means for activating and deactivating water injection;second retaining means (36) positioned between the insertion section (34) and the first standby zone (8), the second retaining means (36) in turn being able to move between a first position in which they can retain a cartridge (2) at a second standby zone (37) distinct from the first standby zone, and a second position in which they allow the cartridge (2) to advance towards the first standby zone (8), andmeans for movement of the second retaining means between said first and second positions;the check and control unit (35) being operatively connected to the movement means for moving the second retaining means (36) between said two positions; wherein the check and control unit (35) is programmed at least to run a cycle for making two beverages consecutively comprising the following steps: with a first cartridge positioned at the first standby zone (8), bringing the mobile part (4) into the operating position so as to close the first cartridge (2) in the housing (9);bringing the second retaining means (36) into the first position so that they can receive and retain a second cartridge (2) in the second standby zone (37);activating water injection for a predetermined time so as to prepare a first beverage using the first cartridge (2);bringing the mobile part (4) into the home position, the expulsion means expelling the first cartridge (2) from the infusion unit (3);bringing the second retaining means (36) into the second position so that the second cartridge (2) can reach the first standby zone (8);bringing the mobile part (4) into the operating position again so as to close the second cartridge (2) in the housing (9); andactivating water injection again for a predetermined time so as to prepare a second beverage using the second cartridge (2). 2. The device according to claim 1, characterised in that the first standby zone (8) is formed either (A) between the mobile part (4) and the contact part (5) of the infusion unit (3) or (B) by one of said two parts (4), (5) of the infusion unit (3). 3. The device according to claim 1, characterised in that the device also comprises first detection means (43) which are associated with the housing (9) for detecting the presence of a cartridge (2) in the housing when the mobile part (4) is in the operating position, and operatively connected to the check and control unit (35) for indicating to the check and control unit the presence and/or the absence of a cartridge (2) in the housing (9), the check and control unit (35) being programmed to control operation of the device (1) also depending on what is indicated by the first detection means (43). 4. The device according to claim 3, characterised in that the check and control unit (35) is programmed to allow the activation of water injection only when the first detection means (43) indicate the presence of a cartridge (2) in the housing (9). 5. The device according to claim 3, characterised in that the first standby zone (8) is formed either between the mobile part (4) and the contact part (5) of the infusion unit (3) or by one of said two parts (4), (5) of the infusion unit (3), and in that the check and control unit (35) is programmed to allow a new activation of water injection after a first activation only following movement of the mobile part (4) from the operating position to the home position and then from the home position to the operating position. 6. The device according to claim 1, characterised in that the device also comprises second detection means (48) which are associated with the second standby zone (37) for detecting the presence in the second standby zone, or transit through the second standby zone, of a cartridge (2), and operatively connected to the check and control unit (35) for indicating to the check and control unit the presence and/or the absence of a cartridge (2) in the second standby zone (37), or respectively cartridge (2) transit through the second standby zone (37), the check and control unit (35) being programmed to control operation of the device (1), including as a function of what is indicated by the second detection means (48). 7. The device according to claim 6, characterised in that the first standby zone (8) is formed either between the mobile part (4) and the contact part (5) of the infusion unit (3) or by one of said two parts (4), (5) of the infusion unit (3), and in that during the cycle for making two beverages the check and control unit (35) is programmed to bring the mobile part (4) into the home position and the second retaining means (36) into the second position only if the second detection means (48) indicate in advance the presence of the second cartridge (2) in the second standby zone (37) or, respectively, cartridge transit through the second standby zone (37). 8. The device according to claim 1, characterised in that the second retaining means (36) are able to move with the mobile part (4) of the infusion unit (3) at least during normal operation, and are in the first position when the mobile part (4) is in the operating position, and in the second position when the mobile part (4) is in the home position. 9. The device according to claim 1, characterised in that the second retaining means (36) are formed by the mobile part (4), and also being characterised in that the first position and the second position correspond to the operating position and the home position. 10. The device according to claim 8, characterised in that the second retaining means (36) comprise at least one mobile element (38) which is removably coupled to the mobile part (4) of the infusion unit (3), and means for uncoupling the mobile element (38) from the mobile part (4) when, during movement of the mobile part (4), the mobile element (38) opposes said movement with a force which is greater than a predetermined maximum force. 11. The device according to claim 10, characterised in that the mobile element (38) and the mobile part (4) comprise one at least one raised element (39) and the other at least one recess (40) which is coupled to the raised element (39), wherein at least one of the recess (40) and the raised element (39) extends transversally to the direction of movement and is shaped in such a way that a force applied between the mobile part (4) and the mobile element (38) in the direction of movement generates a component of force on the mobile element (38) which is transversal to the direction of movement and away from the mobile part (4), and also being characterised in that the uncoupling means comprise at least one thrust spring (41) acting on the mobile element (38) and opposing said component of force, for pressing the mobile element (38) against the mobile part (4), and keeping the recess (40) coupled to the raised element (39), only for as long as the force acting between the mobile element (38) and the mobile part (4) is less than the predetermined maximum force. 12. The device according to claim 1, characterised in that the device also comprises safety means (42) for checking the correct positioning of the mobile part (4) in the operating and/or home position, and/or of the second retaining means (36) in the first and/or second position, the safety means (42) being operatively connected to the check and control unit (35) which is programmed to stop device (1) operation if the safety means (42) indicate to it incorrect positioning of the mobile part (4) and/or of the second retaining means (36). 13. The device according to claim 3, characterised in that the device also comprises at least one detection sensor (49, 50) which is coupled to the insertion section (34) for detecting something approaching the insertion section from the outside of the infusion unit (3) or, respectively, the insertion of something in the insertion section, the detection sensor (49, 50) being operatively connected to the check and control unit (35) for indicating to the check and control unit the presence of something approaching or, respectively, inserted, and also being characterised in that the check and control unit (35) is programmed: when at least the mobile part is in the operating position, to bring at least the mobile part (4) into the home position when it receives from the detection sensor (49, 50) a signal indicating the presence of something approaching or, respectively, inserted, and when the housing (9) does not contain a cartridge (2) which has not yet been used; and/orwhen at least the mobile part (4) is in the home position, to bring at least the self-same mobile part (4) into the operating position after having received from the detection sensor (49, 50) a signal indicating the presence of something approaching or, respectively, inserted. 14. The device according to claim 13, characterised in that the detection sensor (49, 50) is a sensor which is sensitive to changes in lighting, or a sensor which is sensitive to movement, or a rotary unit (49) which intercepts the movement path of a cartridge from the insertion section (34) towards the second standby zone (37). 15. The device according to claim 13, characterised in that, when it receives from the detection sensor (49, 50) a signal indicating the presence of something approaching or, respectively, inserted and when the housing (9) does not contain a cartridge (2) which has not yet been used, the check and control unit (35) is also programmed to bring the second retaining means (36) into the second position. 16. The device according to claim 1, characterised in that the device further comprises a specific control that can be activated by an operator for activating a cycle for consecutively making two beverages or a cycle for making just one beverage. 17. The device according to claim 3, characterised in that the device further comprises a specific control that can be activated by an operator for activating a cycle for consecutively making two beverages or a cycle for making just one beverage. 18. The device according to claim 6, characterised in that the device further comprises a specific control that can be activated by an operator for activating a cycle for consecutively making two beverages or a cycle for making just one beverage. 19. The device according to claim 13, characterised in that the device further comprises a specific control that can be activated by an operator for activating a cycle for consecutively making two beverages or a cycle for making just one beverage. 20. The device according to claim 14, characterised in that the detection sensor (49, 50) is a photodiode, a phototransistor, a photoresistor, or an infrared ray sensor.
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