Capsule packaging and beverage preparation system

Abstract

The application discloses a capsule package and beverage preparation system, wherein the capsule package comprises a shell, an end cover and a pushing piece, the shell has a cavity for containing beverage particles, the shell has opposite first and second ends, the cavity is arranged through the first and second ends, the end cover is arranged on the side wall of the cavity and close to the first end, the pushing piece is sealingly connected with the side wall and arranged close to the second end, the pushing piece is provided with at least one pushing part which moves in the direction close to and away from the first end, and the pushing part moves close to the first end to push the end cover to slide out of the first end, so that the cavity is communicated with the outside. The technical scheme of the application is convenient to operate, convenient to carry and store, simple in structure, low in cost, and can be repeatedly used and save resources.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of beverage preparation technology, and in particular to a capsule packaging and beverage preparation system. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, more and more people recognize the concept of "freshness" and believe that freshly ground coffee tastes better than pre-packaged coffee powder. However, freshly ground coffee equipment uses large bags of coffee beans, typically weighing several hundred grams to several kilograms. Once the packaging is opened and not consumed immediately, the flavor of the coffee beans deteriorates rapidly. Existing capsule coffee typically involves sealing pre-ground coffee powder or espresso in capsule-shaped plastic containers. To drink it, a capsule coffee machine is used, which punctures small holes in the top and bottom of the capsule to allow hot water to pass through and extract the beverage, or the coffee powder or espresso can be poured out directly. However, this single-use sealing often cannot be reused, resulting in significant resource waste. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main objective of this invention is to provide a capsule packaging that is easy to operate, carry, store, and recycle.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the capsule packaging proposed in this invention comprises:

[0005] A shell having a cavity for containing beverage particles, the shell having a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the cavity being disposed through the first end and the second end;

[0006] An end cap, slidably disposed on the side wall of the cavity and located near the first end; and,

[0007] A pusher is sealed to the sidewall and disposed near the second end, the pusher having at least one push portion that moves in directions toward and away from the first end;

[0008] The pushing part moves close to the first end to push the end cap out of the first end, so that the cavity can communicate with the outside.

[0009] Optionally, the pusher is slidably engaged with the sidewall.

[0010] Optionally, the pusher includes a main body portion, which is sealed and fixedly connected to the side wall;

[0011] The pushing part is located in the middle of the main body and protrudes towards the first end, and is connected to the main body through a connecting part, which is elastically configured.

[0012] Optionally, the connecting portion is curved.

[0013] Optionally, the end cap is provided with a connector extending toward the pushing part, and the connector is connected to the pushing part.

[0014] Optionally, the connector is detachably connected to the pusher.

[0015] Optionally, the beverage particles include coffee beans, tea leaves, or solid beverages.

[0016] The present invention also proposes a beverage preparation system, the beverage preparation system comprising a beverage preparation apparatus and a capsule packaging as described above, the beverage preparation apparatus comprising:

[0017] The shell has an installation port for installing the capsule packaging to receive the beverage particles from the capsule packaging.

[0018] A channel, communicating with the mounting port, for conveying the beverage particles entering through the mounting port; and,

[0019] A beverage preparation machine connected to the channel to receive the beverage particles conveyed via the channel.

[0020] Optionally, the beverage preparation apparatus further includes a driving device, which is provided with a driving member to drive the pushing part to move;

[0021] The drive device is movably mounted on the housing so that when the capsule packaging is assembled with the beverage preparation device, it can move to the drive component corresponding to the push part.

[0022] Optionally, the beverage preparation machine includes a grinder and / or a mixing machine for processing the beverage particles.

[0023] The technical solution of this invention involves a slidable end cap mounted on the side wall of the cavity, close to the first end. The end cap slides in and out of the first end to open or close the capsule packaging. A pushing member is sealed to the side wall and located close to the second end. The pushing member has at least one pushing part that moves towards and away from the first end. This allows the user to open the capsule packaging simply by pushing the pushing part towards the first end to push the end cap out of the first end, thus opening the cavity and connecting it to the outside. This method is convenient to operate, easy to carry and store, simple in structure, and low in cost. It does not damage the structure of the capsule packaging, maintaining its integrity and not affecting the reclosing of the capsule packaging after opening. Only the end cap needs to be slid into the first end, making it convenient, simple, and easy to use. The capsule packaging can be reused, and users can also repackage and use it themselves, reducing costs and saving resources. Operating at the second end to open the packaging at the first end avoids contamination caused by operating at the same location in the prior art, making the capsule packaging cleaner and more hygienic. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a capsule packaging according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram illustrating the opening mechanism of the capsule packaging;

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the connecting part of the capsule packaging;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the capsule packaging of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the beverage preparation system of the present invention.

[0030] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0031] label name label name 100 Capsule packaging 31 Promotion Department 200 Beverage preparation system 32 Main body 1 shell 33 Connection part 11 cavity 4 Beverage granules 111 sidewall 5 case 12 First end 51 Installation port 13 Second end 6 aisle 2 End cap 7 drive unit 21 connector 71 Drive components 3 push component

[0032] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0035] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this invention is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0036] As people's living standards continue to improve, more and more people recognize the concept of "freshness" and believe that freshly ground coffee tastes better than pre-packaged coffee powder. However, freshly ground coffee equipment uses large bags of coffee beans, typically weighing several hundred grams to several kilograms. Once the packaging is opened and not consumed immediately, the flavor of the coffee beans deteriorates rapidly. Existing capsule coffee typically involves sealing pre-ground coffee powder or espresso in capsule-shaped plastic containers. To drink it, a capsule coffee machine is used, which punctures small holes in the top and bottom of the capsule to allow hot water to pass through and extract the beverage, or the coffee powder or espresso can be poured out directly. However, this single-use sealing often cannot be reused, resulting in significant resource waste.

[0037] In view of this, the present invention proposes a capsule packaging, Figures 1 to 5 The present invention provides two embodiments of capsule packaging. The present invention is convenient to operate, easy to carry and store, simple in structure, low in cost, and can be reused and save resources. The capsule packaging will be described below with reference to the specific drawings.

[0038] Reference Figures 1 to 5The capsule packaging 100 includes a shell 1, an end cap 2, and a pusher 3. The shell 1 has a cavity 11 for containing beverage particles 4. The shell 1 has a first end 12 and a second end 13 opposite to each other. The cavity 11 is disposed through the first end 12 and the second end 13. The end cap 2 is slidably disposed on the side wall 111 of the cavity 11 and is disposed close to the first end 12. The pusher 3 is sealed to the side wall 111 and is disposed close to the second end 13. The pusher 3 has at least one pushing part 31 that moves in the direction of approaching and away from the first end 12. The pushing part 31 moves close to the first end 12 to push the end cap 2 to slide out of the first end 12 so that the cavity 11 communicates with the outside.

[0039] The technical solution of this invention involves the end cap 2 being slidably disposed on the side wall 111 of the cavity 11 and located near the first end 12. The end cap 2 slides in and out of the first end 12 to open or close the capsule packaging 100. The pushing member 3 is sealed to the side wall 111 and located near the second end 13. The pushing member 3 has at least one pushing part 31 that moves towards and away from the first end 12. This allows the user to open the capsule packaging 100 by simply pushing the pushing part 31 towards the first end 12 to push the end cap 2 out of the first end 12, thus opening the cavity 11. It connects to the outside world to open the packaging, making it convenient to operate, carry, and store. Its simple structure and low cost ensure that the structure of the capsule packaging 100 is not damaged, maintaining its integrity and allowing for easy re-closing after opening. Simply slide the end cap 2 into the first end 12. It is convenient, simple, and easy to use. The capsule packaging 100 is reusable, and users can also repackage and use it themselves, reducing costs and saving resources. Operating from the second end 13 to open the packaging at the first end 12 avoids contamination caused by operating in the same location in existing technologies, making the capsule packaging 100 cleaner and more hygienic.

[0040] Please see Figure 4 In one embodiment, the pusher 3 slides with the side wall 111. By sliding the pusher 3 close to the first end 12, the pusher 31 can be moved. The pusher 3 has a large force-bearing area, making it easy to operate. It is worth mentioning that in another embodiment, the end cap 2 can slide close to the second end 13 to push the pusher 3 out of the second end 13 through the pusher 31, so that the cavity 11 can communicate with the outside. This allows both the first end 12 and the second end 13 to be operated to open the capsule packaging 100, making the operation simple and convenient to use.

[0041] Please see Figure 1In this embodiment, the pushing member 3 includes a main body 32, which is sealed and fixedly connected to the side wall 111. The pushing part 31 is located in the middle of the main body 32, protruding towards the first end 12, and is connected to the main body 32 through a connecting part 33, which is elastically configured. Because the main body 32 is sealed and fixedly connected to the side wall 111, the overall sealing of the capsule packaging 100 is enhanced; and through the elastic deformation of the elastically configured connecting part 33, the pushing part 31 can move towards and away from the first end 12; furthermore, the connecting part 33 is bent, reducing the force required for elastic deformation of the connecting part 33, making operation convenient and quick.

[0042] To prevent the end cap 2 from falling off when the capsule packaging 100 is opened, in this embodiment, the end cap 2 is provided with a connector 21 extending toward the pushing part 31. The connector 21 is connected to the pushing part 31. When the end cap 2 is pushed out of the first end 12 to make the cavity 11 communicate with the outside, the end cap 2 will not fall off easily because it is connected to the pushing part 31 through the connector 21. This avoids the inconvenience caused by the end cap 2 falling off during use, facilitates recycling and reuse, and avoids pollution caused by it falling and coming into contact with other items. The specific details of the connector 21 are not limited. In one embodiment, the connector 21 includes a pull cord connecting the end cap 2 and the pushing part 31. In another embodiment, the connector 21 includes an elastic element, which can change the distance between the end cap 2 and the first end 12 after the capsule packaging 100 is opened, so as to facilitate filling the beverage particles 4 into the cavity 11. In this embodiment, the connector 21 is a connecting rod, and the pushing part 31 directly pushes the connecting rod to push the end cap 2, reducing the displacement of the pushing part 31 required to open the packaging, making operation convenient and improving usability.

[0043] Furthermore, the connector 21 is detachably connected to the pushing part 31, facilitating the disassembly and installation of the end cap 2, the filling of the beverage granules 4, and the cleaning of the capsule packaging 100. The detachable connection is not specifically limited. In one embodiment, a protrusion and a groove are provided at the connection point between the connector 21 and the pushing part 31, with the protrusion and groove engaging. In another embodiment, the connector 21 and the pushing part 31 are each provided with a magnetically attracted part, facilitating disassembly and assembly.

[0044] In this embodiment, the beverage particles 4 include coffee beans. The specific type of beverage particles 4 is not limited. In other embodiments, the beverage particles 4 may also include tea leaves or solid beverages. It is worth mentioning that the capsule packaging 100 is applicable not only to the beverage particles 4 but also to liquids.

[0045] To enhance the sealing of the capsule packaging 100, the side of the end cap 2 is connected to the side wall 111 by a sealing element. The specific sealing element is not limited, but in this embodiment, the sealing element includes a sealing ring.

[0046] The present invention also proposes a beverage preparation system 200, which includes a beverage preparation device and a capsule packaging 100. The beverage preparation device includes a housing 5, a channel 6, and a beverage preparation machine. The housing 5 is provided with an installation port 51 for installing the capsule packaging 100 to receive the beverage particles 4 from the capsule packaging 100. The channel 6 is connected to the installation port 51 to convey the beverage particles 4 entering through the installation port 51. The beverage preparation machine is connected to the channel 6 to receive the beverage particles 4 conveyed through the channel 6.

[0047] The specific structure of the capsule packaging 100 is as described in the above embodiments. Since this beverage preparation system 200 adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments. Further details will not be elaborated here.

[0048] It should be noted that the specific structure of the beverage preparation system 200 is not limited in this invention.

[0049] To facilitate opening the capsule packaging 100, the beverage preparation apparatus further includes a driving device 7. The driving device 7 has a driving member 71 that drives the pushing part 31. The driving device 7 is movably mounted on the housing 5 so that when the capsule packaging 100 is assembled with the beverage preparation apparatus, the driving member 71 can move to correspond to the pushing part 31. Further, the movable mounting method is not limited. In this embodiment, one end of the driving device 7 is hinged to the housing 5. The specific hinge method is not limited. In this embodiment, the housing 5 has a shaft hole, and the driving device 7 has a rotating shaft that mates with the shaft hole. In another embodiment, the housing 5 may have the rotating shaft, and the driving device 7 may have the shaft hole.

[0050] The specific type of the driving device 7 is not limited. In this embodiment, the driving device 7 includes a driving handle. The driving member 71 is located in the middle of the driving handle and protrudes towards the pushing part 31.

[0051] Furthermore, the beverage preparation machine includes a grinder and / or a mixing machine for processing the beverage particles 4, thus enabling the beverage preparation system 200 to perform multiple functions conveniently and quickly.

[0052] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention's specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A capsule packaging, characterized in that, include: A shell having a cavity for containing beverage particles, the shell having a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the cavity being disposed through the first end and the second end; An end cap, slidably disposed on the side wall of the cavity and located near the first end; and, A pusher is sealed to the sidewall and disposed near the second end, the pusher having at least one push portion that moves in directions toward and away from the first end; The pushing part moves close to the first end to push the end cover out of the first end so that the cavity can communicate with the outside. The end cap is provided with a connector extending toward the pushing part, and the connector is connected to the pushing part.

2. The capsule packaging as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The pusher is in sliding engagement with the sidewall.

3. The capsule packaging as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The pusher includes a main body, which is sealed and fixedly connected to the side wall. The pushing part is located in the middle of the main body and protrudes towards the first end, and is connected to the main body through a connecting part, which is elastically configured.

4. The capsule packaging as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting part is curved.

5. The capsule packaging as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The connector is detachably connected to the pusher.

6. The capsule packaging as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The beverage particles include coffee beans or tea leaves.

7. A beverage preparation system, characterized in that, The beverage preparation apparatus includes a beverage preparation device and a capsule packaging as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the beverage preparation device comprises: The shell has an installation port for installing the capsule packaging to receive the beverage particles from the capsule packaging. A channel, communicating with the mounting port, for conveying the beverage particles entering through the mounting port; and, A beverage preparation machine connected to the channel to receive the beverage particles conveyed via the channel.

8. The beverage preparation system as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The beverage preparation apparatus further includes a driving device, which is provided with a driving component to drive the pushing part to move. The drive device is movably mounted on the housing so that when the capsule packaging is assembled with the beverage preparation device, it can move to the drive component corresponding to the push part.

9. The beverage preparation system as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The beverage preparation machine includes a grinder and / or a mixing machine for processing the beverage particles.

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