Capsule machine and components

Abstract

A machine is provided for preparing a desired product from a capsule containing desired ingredients. The machine includes a brew chamber that is adapted to hold the capsule at a downward angle relative to a horizontal plane. A cover for the brew chamber is adapted to move between an open position and a closed position. A loading mechanism is provided for extending and retracting the brew chamber. An injection system is provided for injecting a fluid into the capsule. A fluid transfer system is provided for transferring a desired fluid from a fluid source to the injection system. A dispensing system is provided for dispensing product to a receptacle. A reusable capsule is also provided for use with the machine.

Description

technical field [0001] The present description relates to machines and machine parts for preparing products, such as beverages, from single serving capsules. Background technique [0002] The following background discussion is not an admission that anything discussed below is citable as prior art or common general knowledge. The documents listed below are hereby incorporated in their entirety by such reference thereto. [0003] Single serve capsules for use in beverage preparation machines are becoming more and more popular. Such capsules come in many different forms and are used to produce beverages such as espresso, drip coffee, tea, hot chocolate or soup. [0004] There are two main classifications of beverage preparation machines; (i) high pressure machines typically used to prepare espresso and (ii) low pressure machines typically used to prepare drip coffee (filter coffee), tea or hot chocolate. [0005] Low pressure machines typically include an infusion chamber th...

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Problems solved by technology

[0012] Another problem with conventional beverage preparation machines is that they are not provided with reusable capsules configured

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