System and machine for the preparation of beverages using capsules
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국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B65B-029/02
A23F-005/26
A47J-031/40
A47J-031/36
출원번호
US-0372806
(2013-01-24)
등록번호
US-9770130
(2017-09-26)
우선권정보
IT-TO2012A0061 (2012-01-25)
국제출원번호
PCT/IB2013/050619
(2013-01-24)
국제공개번호
WO2013/111088
(2013-08-01)
발명자
/ 주소
Bugnano, Luca
Cabilli, Alberto
Vanni, Alfredo
출원인 / 주소
LUIGI LAVAZZA S.P.A.
대리인 / 주소
Sughrue Mion, PLLC
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A system and machine for the preparation of beverages using capsules which includes a perforation device having an annular perforation member which, in the closed condition of the infusion chamber, extends into the interspace and is designed to cause a tear in the protruding portion of the wall of t
A system and machine for the preparation of beverages using capsules which includes a perforation device having an annular perforation member which, in the closed condition of the infusion chamber, extends into the interspace and is designed to cause a tear in the protruding portion of the wall of the capsule contained inside the chamber, such that a flow of pressurized water can be introduced into the capsule through the interspace or gap and the tear.
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1. A system for the preparation of beverages comprising in combination: a capsule (1) comprising a casing (2, 3) having first and second end walls (3, 2f) interconnected by an annular side wall (2e), and containing an amount or dose of a substance for preparation of the beverage; the side wall of th
1. A system for the preparation of beverages comprising in combination: a capsule (1) comprising a casing (2, 3) having first and second end walls (3, 2f) interconnected by an annular side wall (2e), and containing an amount or dose of a substance for preparation of the beverage; the side wall of the capsule (1) having at least one portion (2b; 2h) which protrudes transversely radially outwardly; anda machine (M) comprisingan infusion assembly (G) designed to receive the capsule (1) and having, associated therewith, inflow passage (30, 31) for supplying a flow of pressurized water to be introduced into the capsule (1), and an outflow passage for outflow of the beverage formed in the infusion assembly (G) towards a collecting container;the infusion assembly (G) including a plurality of parts (10-12) which can be moved away from and towards each other and can be sealingly coupled together so as to define as a whole an infusion chamber into which the capsule (1) can be introduced;in at least one (11) of said parts (10-12) of the infusion assembly (G) there being provided a perforator (21; 121) designed to perforate the capsule (1) arranged in said chamber (20, 22);whereinthe infusion assembly (G) is configured such that the infusion chamber (20, 22) is able to define, with respect to the capsule (1) positioned therein, an annular interspace or gap (20, 22) in which said at least one transversely protruding portion (2b; 2h) of the side wall of the capsule (1) extends; said annular interspace or gap (20, 22) being able to be connected to the inflow passage (30, 31) and being separated in a liquid-tight manner from the outflow passage (14);andsaid perforator comprise an annular perforation member (21; 121) which in the closed condition of the infusion chamber (20, 22) extends into said interspace or gap (20, 22) and is designed to cause a tear in said at least one transversely protruding portion (2b; 2h) of the wall of the capsule (1) contained inside said chamber (20, 22), such that a flow of pressurized water can be introduced into the capsule (1) through said interspace or gap (20, 22) and said at least one tear. 2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the side wall of the capsule (1) has a formation (2b) which protrudes transversely radially outwardly and extends circumferentially over the entire periphery thereof, and the perforator of the machine (M) comprise an annular perforation member (21) having a plurality of protruding lugs or cutting teeth (21a) which are angularly spaced and designed to cause a corresponding plurality of tears in said circumferential formation (2b) of the side wall of the capsule (1). 3. The system according to claim 1, wherein the side wall of the capsule (1) has a plurality of formations (2h) transversely protruding, in the manner of cells angularly spaced along the periphery thereof, and the perforator (21) comprise an annular knife (21) having a circumferential cutting edge (21a) designed to tear said protruding formations (2h). 4. The system according to claim 2, wherein the side wall of the capsule (1) has a circumferential formation (2b) transversely protruding radially outwardly and, in an axially spaced relationship therewith, a circumferential arrangement of further formations (2h) protruding transversely, in the manner of angularly spaced cells, and the perforator (121, 21) comprise first and second annular perforation members (121, 21), axially staggered with respect to each other; the first perforation member (121) having a plurality of protruding lugs or cutting teeth (121a) which are angularly spaced and designed to cause a corresponding plurality of tears in the circumferential formation (2b) of the side wall of the capsule (1); the second annular perforation member comprising an annular knife (21) having a circumferential cutting edge (21a) designed to tear the aforementioned plurality of protruding formations (2h). 5. The system according to claim 1, wherein the part (10) of the infusion assembly (G) associated with the outflow passage (14) has a sealing ring (17) which is made of deformable material and on the inside of which a portion (2g) of the capsule (1) is introduced when the infusion chamber (20, 22) is closed, and wherein another cooperating part (11) of the infusion assembly (G) comprises a formation (19a, 19b) which, when said chamber (20, 22) is closed, is able to interfere with said sealing ring (17) so as to deform it radially towards the axis thereof, against the outer surface of said portion (2g) of the capsule (1), so as to separate the infusion chamber (20, 22) from the outflow passage. 6. A machine (M) for preparing a beverage using a capsule (1) comprising a casing (2, 3) having first and second end walls (3, 2f) interconnected by an annular side wall (2e), and containing an amount or dose of a substance for preparing the beverage; the side wall of the capsule (1) having at least one portion (2b; 2h) which transversely protrudes radially outwardly; the machine (M) comprisingan infusion assembly (G) designed to receive the capsule (1) and having, associated therewith, an inflow passage for supplying a flow of pressurized water intended to be introduced into the capsule (1), and outflow passage (14) for outflow of the beverage formed in the brewing assembly (G) towards a collecting container;the infusion assembly (G) including a plurality of parts (10-12) which can be moved away from and towards each other and can be sealingly coupled together so as to define as a whole an infusion chamber in which the capsule (1) can be introduced;in at least one (11) of said parts (10-12) of the infusion assembly (G) there being provided a perforator (21; 121) designed to perforate the capsule (1) arranged in said chamber (20, 22);whereinthe infusion assembly (G) is configured such that the infusion chamber (20, 22) is able to define, with respect to the capsule (1) positioned therein, an annular interspace or gap (20, 22) in which said at least one transversely protruding portion (2b; 2h) of the side wall of the capsule (1) extends; said annular interspace or gap (20, 22) being able to be connected to the inflow passage (30, 31) and being separated in a liquid-tight manner from the outflow passage (14);andsaid perforator comprise an annular perforation member (21; 121) which in the closed condition of the infusion chamber (20, 22) extends into said interspace or gap (20, 22) and is designed to cause a tear in said at least one transversely protruding portion (2b; 2h) of the wall of capsule (1) contained inside said chamber (20, 22), such that a flow of pressurized water can be introduced into the capsule (1) through said interspace or gap (20, 22) and said at least one tear. 7. The machine according to claim 6, for use with the capsule (1), the side wall of which has a formation (2b) which protrudes transversely towards the outside and extends circumferentially over the entire periphery thereof, the perforator of the machine (M) comprising an annular perforation member (21) having a plurality of protruding lugs or cutting teeth (21a) which are angularly spaced and designed to cause a corresponding plurality of tears in said circumferential formation (2b) of the side wall of the capsule (1). 8. The machine according to claim 6, for use with the capsule (1), the side wall of which has a ring-like arrangement of formations (2h) transversely protruding towards the outside, in the manner of cells angularly spaced along the periphery thereof, the aforementioned perforator (21) comprising an annular knife (21) having a circumferential cutting edge (21a) designed to tear said protruding formations (2h). 9. The machine according to claim 7, for use with the capsule (1), the side wall of which has a circumferential formation (2b) transversely protruding towards the outside and, in an axially spaced relationship, a circumferential ring-like arrangement of further formations (2h) protruding transversely towards the outside, in the manner of angularly spaced cells, the perforator (121, 21) comprising first and second annular perforation members (121, 21) axially staggered with respect to one another; the first perforation member (121) having a plurality of protruding lugs or cutting teeth (121a) which are angularly spaced and designed to cause a corresponding plurality of tears in the aforementioned circumferential formation (2b) of the side wall of the capsule (1); the second annular perforation member comprising an annular knife (21) having a circumferential cutting edge (21a) designed to tear the aforementioned plurality of protruding formations (2h). 10. The machine according to claim 6, wherein the part (10) of the infusion assembly (G) associated with the outflow passage (14) has a sealing ring (17) which is made of deformable material and on the inside of which a portion (2g) of the capsule (1) is introduced when the infusion chamber (20, 22) is closed, and wherein another cooperating part (11) of the infusion assembly (G) comprises a formation (19a, 19b) which, when said chamber (20, 22) is closed, is able to interfere with said sealing ring (17) so as to deform it radially towards the axis thereof, against the outer surface of said portion (2g) of the capsule (1), so as to separate the infusion chamber (20, 22) from the outflow passage.
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Digiuni, Paolo, Capsule containing a dose of substance for making a drink, and a method for making a drink using the capsule.
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