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Capsule handling unit for beverage preparation machines

A technology for beverage preparation machines and processing units, applied in beverage preparation devices, kitchen utensils, household utensils, etc., capable of solving complex, bulky and expensive problems

Active Publication Date: 2020-02-28
SOC DES PROD NESTLE SA
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Problems solved by technology

[0005] A disadvantage of the capsule delivery mechanism and code reading system described above is that it is rather complex, bulky and expensive to include in combination on a beverage preparation machine

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Embodiment approach 1

[0169] 58 capsule rotary drive components

[0170] 60 drive system

Embodiment approach 2

[0172] 114 capsule actuating member

[0173] 116 capsule support channels

Embodiment approach 3

[0175] 178 code reader rotary drive member

[0176] 64 capsule delivery mechanism

[0177] 66 removable capsule support

[0178] 142 part one

[0179] 144 part two

[0180] 124 Capsule support drive mechanism

[0181] 126 capsule support actuation member

[0182] 128 first arm

[0183] Proximal (Movable Capsule Support)

[0184] Distal (Torque Transmitter)

[0185] 130 second arm

[0186] Proximal (Movable Capsule Support)

[0187] Distal (Torque Transmitter)

[0188] 132 torque transmission device

[0189] 152 Offset Members

[0190] 154 guide member

[0191] 134 actuating member driving mechanism

[0192] 146 drive system

[0193] 148 gear

[0194] 150 one-way clutch

[0195] 136 connecting member

[0196] 138 crank

[0197] 166 position sensor

[0198] 156 Movable Support System

[0199] 158 removable support

[0200] 160 movable support drive mechanism

[0201] 162 cam engagement member

[0202] 164 cam bias member

[0203] 168 cam

[0204] 112 act...

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Abstract

The invention provides a capsule handling unit of a beverage preparation machine comprising an extraction unit for extracting beverage ingredients from capsules during preparation of said beverage. The capsule processing unit comprises: a code reading system comprising a code reader and a code reading mechanism configured to achieve the desired result by imparting a relative rotational motion between the code reader and the capsule. The code reader reads the capsule code; the capsule transfer mechanism is configured to realize the transfer of the capsule to the extraction unit; the actuator unit actuates the code reading system to read the code and actuate the capsule delivery mechanism to effect delivery of the capsule.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to a system for beverage preparation comprising a beverage preparation machine and a capsule, wherein the beverage preparation machine comprises an extraction unit for extracting beverage ingredients from the capsule during beverage preparation. More specifically, the invention relates to a capsule handling unit of such a beverage preparation machine. The capsule handling unit is operable to transfer the capsule to the extraction unit and to read the capsule's code encoding extraction information decoded and used by the machine during extraction, such as operating parameters related to the capsule. Background technique [0002] Increasingly, machines for beverage preparation are configured to be able to operate with capsules containing ingredients for a dose of beverage, such as coffee, tea or soup. During preparation, the extraction unit of the machine at least partially extracts the ingredients from the capsules (eg by dissolvi...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): A47J31/44
CPCA47J31/4492A47J31/3623A47J31/44A47J31/3633A47J31/4403
Inventor J-M·弗里克A·雷塞尔M·帕茨施
Owner SOC DES PROD NESTLE SA