Beverage manufacturing apparatus comprising a shape deformation member and method for manufacturing a beverage therewith

Abstract

This invention relates to a capsule for manufacturing beverages, which can be deformed into a predetermined shape by external pressure, and a beverage manufacturing apparatus including a shape-deformation component for deforming the shape of the capsule. According to the invention, the problems of increased internal volume due to gas generation in conventional beverage capsules and uneven distribution of beverage substances are solved. The invention is characterized by deforming the capsule shape before beverage manufacturing, thereby eliminating internal voids and achieving a uniform and defined distribution of beverage substances. This allows for the consistent production of beverages with more defined extraction times and concentrations. Furthermore, even when extracting the same amount of beverage, more coffee solids can be extracted, and extraction can be completed in a shorter time using the same concentration, resulting in a beverage with superior sensory qualities. Additionally, even when using large-capacity capsules, the invention achieves the effect of producing beverages with uniform extraction quality and excellent sensory qualities.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to a beverage manufacturing apparatus including a shape deformation member and a method of manufacturing a beverage using the same, and more particularly, to a capsule for manufacturing a beverage, which is deformable into a predetermined shape by an external pressure, and a beverage manufacturing system including a beverage manufacturing apparatus having a shape deformation member for deforming the shape of the capsule. BACKGROUND

[0002] Capsule coffee is designed to extract coffee by putting coffee powder contained in a 1-cup-sized dedicated capsule into a dedicated capsule coffee extractor, and is a coffee that solves the problem of oxidation that can occur during the storage process after grinding by sealing ground coffee beans in a capsule to prevent oxidation.

[0003] Capsule coffee has steadily gained popularity among consumers since its first introduction in the European market in the 1980s, and various capsules have been developed due to their convenience, with products other than coffee, such as iced tea, hot chocolate, lemon tea, powdered milk, soda, and fruit juice beverages, being sealed in capsules.

[0004] These capsules are stored and circulated in a sealed state, so that contact between the internal material and oxygen can be blocked to maintain the flavor of the material and extend the shelf life. For example, as disclosed in International Patent Publication No. WO1986 / 002537, a coffee capsule can be hermetically sealed under vacuum.

[0005] However, some beverages, such as roasted coffee, release gas in a state where they are stored in a capsule, which can cause the seal to be damaged during the process of storing the capsule. Therefore, in order to avoid this, a degassing step is performed to release gas for a predetermined time before the roasted coffee is loaded into the capsule.

[0006] International Patent Publication No. WO2014 / 005873 discloses a process of performing degassing while packaging coffee in a capsule; and a coffee capsule manufactured thereby. According to this patent, a process of performing degassing as an additional step outside the capsule can be omitted, so that the process can be simplified.

[0007] However, even if the capsule is sealed after sufficient release of gas from the material used to manufacture a beverage such as coffee, a small amount of gas is released during the storage and circulation of the capsule, and since the material of the capsule body and / or the lid has a certain flexibility, the capsule is not damaged by the release of gas and the internal volume increases.

[0008] Since the capsule material is flexible, it is possible to prevent the phenomenon that the seal of the capsule is damaged during storage and flow, but the increase of the internal space of the capsule results in the change of the density and uniform distribution of the internal substance intended at the time of manufacturing. The non-uniform distribution of the internal substance of the capsule not only changes the physical properties and yield of the beverage intended at the time of manufacturing the capsule, but also results in the non-uniform quality of the manufactured beverage or the problem that more time is required to extract the target concentration.

[0009] In view of this, the present inventors found that, in the extraction of a beverage using a capsule, it is possible to remove the void inside the capsule and change the internal substance of the capsule to be uniformly distributed as at the time of manufacturing by changing the shape of the capsule, thereby completing the present invention. SUMMARY

[0010] An object of the present invention is to provide a capsule that deforms the shape of the capsule by pressing.

[0011] Another object of the present invention is to provide a method of manufacturing a beverage using the capsule.

[0012] Still another object of the present invention is to provide a beverage manufacturing apparatus including a member for deforming the shape of a capsule.

[0013] Still another object of the present invention is to provide a method of manufacturing a beverage using the beverage manufacturing apparatus.

[0014] Still another object of the present invention is to provide a system of manufacturing a beverage using the capsule and the beverage manufacturing apparatus.

[0015] To achieve the above objects, the present invention provides a capsule including: a capsule body 10 configured of a bottom 11, a side wall 12, and a flange 13, which accommodates a substance for manufacturing a beverage in the inside; and a lid 20 attached to the flange 13 for sealing an open portion of the capsule body 10, which deforms the shape of the capsule body 10 by pressing and then extracts a beverage.

[0016] In the present invention, preferably, the deformation of the shape is deformation in the direction in which the internal volume of the capsule is reduced.

[0017] In the present invention, preferably, the internal volume of the capsule is reduced by 1 to 20% due to the deformation of the shape of the capsule body 10.

[0018] In the present invention, preferably, the deformation of the shape is deformation of only the shape of the bottom 11 while maintaining the shape of the side wall 12.

[0019] In the present invention, preferably, the deformation of the shape is reduction in the height a of the bottom 11.

[0020] In the present application, preferably, the deformation of the shape occurs when a load of 0.3 to 3.0 kgf is applied.

[0021] In the present application, preferably, the angle β of the side wall portion 12 with respect to the face connecting the lower end of the side wall portion 12 is 75 to 90°, and the angle α of the face of the bottom portion 11 contacting the side wall portion 12 with respect to the face connecting the upper end of the side wall portion 12 is 45° or less.

[0022] In the present application, preferably, the bottom portion 11 includes a guide 14 having a thin thickness, or being configured to have a low strength, or having a shape folded toward the inside or outside of the capsule, in order to deform the bottom portion into a predetermined shape.

[0023] The present application also provides a beverage manufacturing method, which is a method of manufacturing a beverage using a capsule including a capsule main body 10 configured of a bottom portion 11, a side wall portion 12, and a flange 13, and internally accommodating a substance for manufacturing a beverage, and a lid 20 attached to the flange 13 for sealing an open portion of the capsule main body 10, the method including a step of perforating the bottom portion 11 of the capsule to form a hole, a step of pressing the capsule main body 10 to deform the shape, a step of injecting a liquid into the hole and interacting with the substance to form a beverage, the liquid being injected until the lid 20 is pierced by the pressure of the liquid inside the capsule, and a step of extracting the beverage from the capsule through the pierced lid 20.

[0024] The present application also provides a beverage manufacturing apparatus, which is a beverage manufacturing apparatus for manufacturing a beverage from a capsule, including a chamber 110 having an accommodation space such that the capsule can be inserted inside, configured to move a capsule insertion position and a capsule extraction position, and an extraction member 120 sealing an opening of the chamber 110 when the chamber 110 is in the capsule extraction position, and piercing a lid 20 of the capsule by the pressure of a liquid injected into the inside of the capsule to extract a beverage, the chamber 110 including a liquid injection pipe 113 for injecting a liquid into the inside of the chamber 110, and a perforating member 114 for forming a hole in the capsule, the chamber 110 including a shape deformation member 115 for deforming the shape of the capsule by pressing the capsule, and extracting the beverage after the shape of the capsule is deformed by the shape deformation member 115.

[0025] In the present application, at least a portion of the perforating member 114 can be located on at least one side of the shape deformation member 115.

[0026] In the present application, the perforating member 114 can be configured to be formed on the inner face of the chamber 110 and to pass through the shape deformation member 115.

[0027] In this invention, the shape-deforming member 115 can be configured as a detachable type.

[0028] In this invention, before the shape-deforming member 115 presses the capsule, the perforating member 114 moves to the outside of the capsule after the capsule forms a hole.

[0029] In this invention, preferably, the shape-deforming member 115 comprises an elastic material.

[0030] In this invention, preferably, the shape-deforming member 115 has a protrusion or a recess.

[0031] In this invention, preferably, the shape-deforming member 115 applies a load of 0.3 to 3.0 kgf to the capsule.

[0032] The present invention also provides a method for manufacturing a beverage using the beverage manufacturing apparatus, comprising: inserting a capsule into a chamber 110 of the beverage manufacturing apparatus; moving the chamber 110 to a capsule extraction position, wherein after a perforation member 114 forms a hole in the capsule, a shape deformation member 115 presses the capsule to deform it; injecting liquid into the chamber 110 through a liquid injection tube 113, such that the liquid interacts with the substance inside the capsule used for manufacturing the beverage to form the beverage; and extracting the beverage by piercing the capsule cap with an extraction member 120.

[0033] In this invention, preferably, the puncture of the capsule cap occurs when the pressure of the liquid inside the capsule reaches a predetermined pressure range.

[0034] The present invention also provides a system for manufacturing beverages from capsules, the system comprising capsules and a beverage manufacturing apparatus. The capsule comprises: a capsule body 10, consisting of a bottom 11, a sidewall 12, and a flange 13, which contains a substance for manufacturing the beverage; and a cap 20 attached to the flange 13 for sealing the opening of the capsule body 10. The beverage is extracted by deforming the capsule body 10 by pressing. The beverage manufacturing apparatus comprises: a chamber 110 having a receiving space for inserting the capsule inside, and configured to allow movement of the capsule insertion position and capsule extraction. The capsule is positioned at the extraction location; and the extraction member 120, when the chamber 110 is in the capsule extraction position, seals the opening of the chamber 110 and punctures the capsule cap 20 by the pressure of the liquid injected into the capsule to extract the beverage. The chamber 110 includes: a liquid injection tube 113 for injecting liquid into the interior of the chamber 110, and a perforation member 114 for forming a hole in the capsule. The chamber 110 includes a shape deformation member 115 for deforming the shape of the capsule by pressing the capsule, and extracting the beverage after the shape of the capsule has been deformed by the shape deformation member 115.

[0035] Invention Effects

[0036] According to the present invention, the following features are provided: It solves the problems of increased internal volume due to gas generation in conventional beverage capsules and uneven distribution of beverage substances. By deforming the capsule shape before beverage production, voids inside the capsule are eliminated, and the beverage substances are evenly distributed and at a specified height. Therefore, not only can a beverage of uniform quality be consistently provided with a more specified extraction time and concentration, but also, even when extracting the same amount of beverage, more coffee solids can be extracted, and even when extracting the same concentration, extraction can be performed in a shorter time. Thus, a beverage with superior sensory qualities can be provided. Furthermore, even when using large-capacity capsules, it is possible to produce beverages with uniform extraction quality and excellent sensory qualities. Attached Figure Description

[0037] Figure 1 A perspective view of a capsule according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0038] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a capsule according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0039] Figure 3 This illustrates the state in which the capsule is located in the chamber before it is closed in a beverage manufacturing apparatus according to the prior art.

[0040] Figure 4 This illustrates the state of a beverage manufacturing apparatus according to the prior art after the chamber has been completely closed and sealed.

[0041] Figure 5 This illustrates the changes in the internal state of the capsule during storage and transportation.

[0042] Figure 6 The state inside the capsule after deformation according to the present invention is shown.

[0043] Figure 7 A perspective view of a capsule including a guide for shape deformation according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0044] Figure 8 It is shown Figure 7 A three-dimensional image of the capsule after its shape has been deformed.

[0045] Figure 9 A perspective view of a capsule including a guide for shape deformation according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention is shown.

[0046] Figure 10 Show Figure 9A three-dimensional image of a capsule after its shape has been deformed.

[0047] Figure 11 This shows the state before the capsule is installed in the beverage extraction section of the beverage manufacturing apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 12 This shows the state after the beverage extraction section of the beverage manufacturing apparatus of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention has been fully fitted with the capsule.

[0049] Figure 13 The illustration shows the state in which the capsule is located in the chamber before the chamber is closed, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] Figure 14 This illustrates the state after the chamber is completely closed and sealed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 15 A diagram showing the capsule before its shape is deformed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] Figure 16 A diagram showing a capsule with a deformed shape according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Figure 17 The diagram shows the shape of a commercially available capsule after forced deformation.

[0054] Figure 18 The image shows a comparison of the shape of the capsule of the present invention after deformation (left) and the shape of a commercially available capsule after forced deformation (right).

[0055] In the picture:

[0056] 10: Capsule body, 11: Bottom, 12: Side wall, 13: Flange, 14: Guide, 20: Cap, 110: Chamber, 111: Chamber body, 112: Sealing member, 113: Liquid injection tube, 114: Perforation member, 115: Shape deformation member, 120: Extraction member, 121: Protrusion, 130: Lever, 140: Fixed shaft, 150: Lever arm, 160: Beverage outlet Detailed Implementation

[0057] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Generally, the nomenclature used in this specification is well-known and commonly used in the art.

[0058] This invention relates to a capsule for manufacturing beverages and a beverage manufacturing apparatus using said capsule.

[0059] In this invention, the term "capsule" refers to a container that holds a substance for making a beverage inside and is put into a beverage making apparatus to make a beverage. It can be used interchangeably with terms such as "pod", "cartridge", and "packet".

[0060] In order to manufacture a beverage, the capsule of the present invention is inserted into a beverage manufacturing device. When the beverage manufacturing device is started, liquid enters the interior of the capsule and interacts with the substances stored in the capsule to manufacture a beverage. Then, the beverage is extracted from the capsule and made available for consumers to drink.

[0061] The substance contained inside the capsule can be any substance that can interact with a liquid to produce a beverage; there are no particular limitations. It can be a powder or a liquid, but a powder is preferred. The substance can be, for example, coffee, milk powder, cocoa, tea, soup, porridge, soda water, fruit juice, or any combination thereof.

[0062] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0063] Figure 1 and Figure 2 A perspective view and a cross-sectional view of a capsule according to an embodiment of the present invention are shown.

[0064] The capsule of the present invention includes: a capsule body 10, which is a bell-shaped container containing a substance for making a beverage; and a lid 20 for sealing the opening of the capsule body 10.

[0065] The capsule body 10 is formed into a container shape that can hold substances inside through the bottom 11 and the side wall portion 12, including a flange 13 extending from the lower end of the side wall portion 12 toward the outside of the capsule.

[0066] The shape of the bottom 11 is not particularly limited and can be a truncated cone or a hemisphere. The truncated cone or hemisphere may have some protrusions or recesses. For example, the bottom 11 may have a flat portion, so that the capsule can be placed with its bottom facing down.

[0067] The height a of the bottom 11 can be freely set according to the capacity of the capsule. For example, it can be set to 2 to 8 mm, preferably 4 to 6 mm, and more preferably 4.5 to 5.0 mm.

[0068] When using the capsule of the present invention to manufacture beverages, an aperture or hole is provided in the bottom 11 to inject liquid. For this purpose, the bottom 11 may have a perforation guide (not shown) formed of a relatively thin thickness or made of other materials, so that the hole can be easily formed by the perforation member of the beverage manufacturing apparatus.

[0069] Furthermore, a screen (not shown) may be provided on the inner side of the bottom 11 to prevent solid matter in the capsule from being discharged when the perforating member is withdrawn. The screen may be made of a water-permeable but particle-permeable material, such as paper, textiles, or non-woven fabrics.

[0070] The sidewall portion 12 forms the wall surface of the capsule. The overall shape of the capsule body 10 depends on the sidewall portion 12. It is usually cylindrical or truncated conical with the center of the capsule body 10 as the axis. However, within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention, it can also have a quadrilateral, pentagonal or other angular shape, or an asymmetrical shape.

[0071] The height b of the sidewall portion 12 can be set differently depending on the capacity of the capsule. For example, it can be set to 10 to 40 mm, preferably 20 to 26 mm, and more preferably 22 to 25 mm.

[0072] The sidewall portion 12 is connected to the bottom portion 11 at its upper end and to the flange 13 at its lower end. The diameter (c) of the upper end of the sidewall portion 12, i.e., the size of the bottom, can be set differently according to the capacity of the capsule, for example, it can be 20 to 50 mm, preferably 30 to 35 mm. In addition, the diameter (d) of the lower end of the sidewall portion 12 can be, for example, 20 to 50 mm, preferably 35 to 40 mm.

[0073] The lower end of the sidewall portion 12 has a flange 13 extending outward. When the capsule is installed in the beverage manufacturing apparatus, the flange 13 is inserted between the sealing member and the extraction member of the chamber, thus firmly fixing the capsule in the beverage manufacturing apparatus. The flange 13 can be shaped such that its end is rolled up and rounded to fix it in the chamber, so it will not fall off, and it can prevent the user from being injured by the end of the flange 13.

[0074] In one exemplary embodiment, a sealing member (not shown) may be additionally provided on the flange 13. The sealing member can be used to seal the chamber to prevent liquid leakage from the chamber and thus prevent pressure drop when liquid is injected under high pressure in a beverage manufacturing apparatus.

[0075] The sealing member is preferably made of an elastic material. For example, the sealing member can be made of rubber, elastomer, silicone, plastic, latex, etc., but is not particularly limited thereto. For example, the sealing member can be applied to the upper part of the flange 13 in a fluid or viscous form, and then cured or polymerized before use.

[0076] The flange 13 can be planar, but in other exemplary embodiments, the flange 13 can be curved. When the flange 13 is curved, the sealing member of the chamber of the beverage manufacturing apparatus also has the same curvature, thereby allowing for a more secure seal while holding the capsule in place.

[0077] The length of flange 13, i.e. the difference between the outer diameter and the inner diameter of flange 13, can be 2 to 8 mm, preferably 3 to 5 mm.

[0078] The capsule body 10 can be made of an oxygen-impermeable flexible material selected from metals, plastics, paper, and composite materials of two or more of these, with aluminum being the most preferred metal. Furthermore, the material can be composed of multiple layers to provide various physical properties.

[0079] The thickness of the capsule body 10 can be set in the range of 10 to 500 μm, depending on the material, preferably 50 to 150 μm, and more preferably 80 to 120 μm. Furthermore, the capsule body 10 can have different thicknesses depending on the location. For example, a portion of the bottom 11 can be set to a relatively thinner thickness to make it easier to be punctured by the perforating member.

[0080] A cap 20 for sealing the opening of the capsule body 10 is installed below the flange 13. The cap 20 seals the capsule such that the capsule body 10 contains substances for making a beverage, and when liquid is injected into the capsule, the cap 20 is only punctured when the pressure is higher than a predetermined pressure, thereby providing a path for the manufactured beverage to flow out of the capsule.

[0081] The cover 20 can be made of an oxygen-impermeable flexible material selected from metals, plastics, paper, and composites of two or more of these materials. For example, materials such as aluminum, ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), paper, textiles, and nonwoven fabrics can be used. Furthermore, the material can be configured in multiple layers to provide various physical properties.

[0082] The thickness of the cap 20 can be set differently in the range of 1 to 100 μm, depending on the material, and is preferably set to a thickness that will only be punctured under a predetermined pressure when liquid is injected into the capsule. The pressure is preferably in the range of 1 to 20 bar, and more preferably in the range of 5 to 15 bar.

[0083] Alternatively, the lid 20 may include a relatively thin portion that allows for puncture at the desired location to extract the beverage in the desired form.

[0084] A filter may be provided between the cap 20 and the capsule body 10 to prevent solid substances from leaking out through the puncture portion of the cap 20. The filter may be made of paper, textiles, or non-woven fibers.

[0085] The capsules of the present invention can be selected in capacity from 3 to 20g, and can be used in capsules of any capacity to achieve excellent results, but are preferably used in large-capacity capsules of 8 to 12g to provide extraction quality that cannot be provided in conventional large-capacity capsules.

[0086] The capsules of this invention can be used in beverage manufacturing equipment to manufacture beverages.

[0087] Figure 3 and Figure 4 This diagram shows the state of the chamber for extracting beverages in a beverage manufacturing apparatus according to the prior art. Figure 3 This shows that although the capsule is located in the chamber, the chamber is not yet closed and sealed. Figure 4 This shows the state after the chamber has been completely closed and sealed.

[0088] exist Figure 3 In the beverage manufacturing apparatus, the capsule is located between a chamber 110, which has an internal space with a shape and size similar to that of the capsule body 10, and an extraction member 120 adjacent to the capsule cap 20. The chamber 110 is configured to be movable in a capsule insertion position for inserting the capsule into the internal space of the chamber, and in a capsule extraction position for pressing the extraction member 120 to completely seal the internal space of the chamber while the capsule is contained inside.

[0089] The chamber 110 includes: a chamber body 111 that houses the capsule and has an internal space surrounding the bottom 11 and sidewall 12 of the capsule; a sealing member 112, which is the end portion of the chamber body 111 and contacts the extraction member 120 to completely seal the interior of the chamber; a liquid injection tube 113 for injecting liquid into the interior of the chamber; and a perforation member 114 for forming an opening or hole in the capsule.

[0090] like Figure 4 As shown, when the chamber 110 is closed by the user and becomes the capsule extraction position, the chamber body 111 moves downward, so that the sealing member 112 and the extraction member 120 come into contact with each other in a state where the flange 13 of the capsule is sandwiched in the middle, thereby fixing the capsule while sealing the interior of the chamber.

[0091] The sealing member 112 is the end portion of the chamber body 111. It may be a simple end portion extending from the same material as the chamber body. However, according to the embodiment, in order to provide a more secure seal, it may also include a sealing member made of an elastic material (not shown).

[0092] As the chamber 110 moves to the capsule extraction position, the perforating member 114 moves downward to pierce the bottom 11 of the capsule to create an opening or hole.

[0093] Then, when the user presses the operation button (or automatically), liquid flows into the interior of chamber 110 through liquid injection tube 113. Since the interior of chamber 110 is sealed, the liquid filling the interior of chamber 110 is injected into the capsule through the opening or hole formed by the perforated member 114.

[0094] By operating as described above, pressure is generated inside the capsule due to the liquid. When the pressure reaches a predetermined pressure, the cap is punctured by a protrusion 121 formed on the extraction member 120 that contacts the capsule cap 20, thereby allowing the extraction of a beverage made by the interaction of the liquid with the substances inside the capsule used for beverage production. The pressure is preferably in the range of 1 to 20 bar, more preferably in the range of 5 to 15 bar.

[0095] The puncture (or tear) of the cap 20 occurs once the pressure inside the capsule exceeds a threshold. The puncture includes not only the typical tear caused by the material of the cap 20 being stretched beyond its tensile strength, but also actions such as destruction, cutting, or perforation.

[0096] The protrusion 121 formed on the extraction member 120 can have any protruding shape capable of piercing the cap 20 (partially). For example, the protrusion 121 can have shapes such as pyramidal, needle-shaped, blade-shaped, bump-shaped, cylindrical, or long rib-shaped.

[0097] The extraction member 120 may include a plurality of extraction holes (not shown) to allow beverage flowing from the capsule cap 20 to be served to the user. The extraction holes are preferably formed between the protrusions 121, and the beverage flowing through the extraction member 120 is delivered to the consumer via a tube.

[0098] This existing beverage manufacturing apparatus is configured to extract beverages without altering the capsule's shape, except for perforation during capsule formation. However, this method suffers from problems such as reduced beverage extraction yield, uneven beverage quality, and deteriorated flavor due to issues like the potential reconfiguration of gases and beverage powder during capsule storage and transportation.

[0099] Specifically, Figure 5 This illustrates the changes in the internal state of the capsule during storage and transportation. For example... Figure 5As shown in (a), the initially manufactured capsules were seamlessly filled with the substance used to make the beverage. However, when the beverage-making substance is included, especially roasted coffee beans, gases such as carbon dioxide are emitted from the substance, thus... Figure 5 As shown in (b), the capsule cap 20 is inflated to create a void. Thus, during transport or by the consumer while the capsule 20 is in an inflated state, as... Figure 5 As shown in (c), the material inside the capsule moves into the voids, resulting in a density and uneven distribution that differs from the initial intended density and distribution during manufacturing. This unevenness and density variation within the capsule negatively impacts the quality, flow rate, concentration, and extraction time of the produced beverage. This phenomenon occurs not only due to gas generated inside the capsule but also due to voids that may intentionally or unintentionally form during the capsule filling process.

[0100] To solve this problem, the present invention is configured such that the beverage is extracted after the capsule body 10 is compressed and deformed, thereby removing the voids inside the capsule and extracting the beverage in a state where the substances inside the capsule are evenly distributed.

[0101] For example, such as Figure 5 As shown in (c), when the internal space of the capsule increases and the material distribution becomes uneven, such as Figure 6 As shown, when the bottom 11 of the capsule is pressed and deformed inward, the internal space of the capsule decreases while eliminating gaps. Due to the pressing of the internal material, the unevenly distributed material is reconfigured into a high-density, uniform distribution. Furthermore, the material used to manufacture the beverage is configured to a predetermined height through pressing. In embodiments of the present invention, it has been confirmed that by reconfiguring the internal material after deforming the capsule in this way, when extracting the beverage, a relatively large amount of solid components with uniform mass can be extracted, and the time required to extract the desired beverage concentration can be shortened. Specifically, while the material inside the capsule is uniformly compacted, channeling phenomena that may occur when water flows through the capsule can be minimized, and an appropriate extraction pressure is formed inside the capsule to improve extraction force. Furthermore, since the material used to manufacture the beverage is densely reconfigured, portions that were previously impossible to extract can be extracted, resulting in a stronger flavor and aroma than before. This allows for the production of a beverage with a flavor more suitable for achieving the original taste expected during the development phase and improved sensory characteristics.

[0102] From this perspective, the shape deformation of the capsule body 10 is preferably directed towards the direction of liquid injection. When the capsule shape deforms towards the direction of liquid injection, it is easier to naturally press the capsule structure during the process of covering the capsule for beverage extraction. That is, the required chamber pressure must be used to change the shape of the capsule when extracting the beverage.

[0103] In this invention, the shape deformation of the capsule body 10 is preferably directed towards reducing the internal volume of the capsule. Through this shape deformation, the internal volume of the capsule can be reduced by 1% to 20%, preferably by 3% to 18.5%, and most preferably by 8% to 14%. When the shape of the capsule body 10 is deformed within the above range, the substances used for manufacturing the beverage can be evenly distributed while completely eliminating the internal voids of the capsule.

[0104] To achieve the purpose of this invention, the height a of the bottom 11 can be set to 10% to 30% of the height b of the side wall portion 12, preferably 15% to 25%, and more preferably 18% to 22%.

[0105] In particular, existing capsules used for beverage manufacturing are inconvenient because they can only extract a small amount at a time, leaving consumers feeling unsatisfied, or requiring multiple capsules to drink. To address this issue, a large-capacity capsule capable of holding approximately 10g of beverage-making material has been proposed. However, due to the large size of the capsule, more gas is released, creating more voids. This uneven distribution of the internal material leads to a more pronounced decrease in yield and a deterioration in sensory quality.

[0106] Furthermore, with existing large-capsule capsules, increasing the capsule diameter leads to channeling when liquid is injected and passes through the internal material, making it difficult to distribute the liquid evenly across the entire diameter. Therefore, current large-capsule solutions aim to increase the capsule height while maintaining a small diameter. However, a larger capsule height can result in excessive internal pressure. To prevent this, pressure is often reduced by increasing the particle size of the internal material. However, even with large particle sizes, issues such as shallow brewing or prolonged extraction times persist. Additionally, large-capsule capsules face limitations in terms of manufacturing and sales, making them difficult to use.

[0107] According to the present invention, regardless of capsule size, the beverage is extracted while the internal substances are uniformly rearranged without voids. Therefore, not only is the yield improved, but the beverage with the flavor and aroma expected during the initial manufacturing process can also be extracted. Thus, even with a large diameter large-capacity capsule, liquid can pass through the internal substances uniformly. Furthermore, due to the low capsule height, the particle size of the internal substances can be reduced. This results in large-capacity capsules that produce beverages with a deep flavor, short extraction time, excellent yield and sensory qualities, and uniform extraction quality.

[0108] From this perspective, the capsule of the present invention is preferably a flat capsule, wherein the ratio of the diameter c of the upper end of the sidewall portion 12 to the height b of the sidewall portion 12 is 1:1 to 1:2, more preferably 1:1.2 to 1:1.6, and most preferably 1:1.3 to 1:1.5.

[0109] In this invention, the shape deformation of the capsule can occur when a load within a specific range is applied. Specifically, a load is applied by externally pressurizing the capsule body 10, but the capsule shape will not deform before reaching a predetermined load. At this time, the load is preferably greater than the load experienced during the storage and distribution of the capsule. When the load applied to the capsule reaches the predetermined range, the capsule deforms into a predetermined shape. The predetermined shape may refer, for example, to a situation where the bottom 11 of the capsule deforms, but the shapes of the sidewalls 12 and the flange 13 remain unchanged.

[0110] In this invention, "shape deformation" refers to the process of pre-determining the portion to be deformed by external pressure during capsule manufacturing, and causing that portion to deform in the same way even with repeated pressure application. Here, "the same way" means that the capsule deforms through the predetermined portion, not that the shape of the capsule must be exactly the same each time. Furthermore, it does not only refer to the state where the predetermined deformation portion is completely deformed until it reaches its maximum deformation, but also includes the process of deforming it to the maximum possible shape. That is, it refers to the state where, after completely removing the internal voids of the capsule and filling it with the substance used to manufacture the beverage, it can no longer be deformed.

[0111] Specifically, the capsule can deform into a predetermined shape when a load of 0.3 to 3.0 kgf is applied to it, more preferably 0.3 to 1.5 kgf, and most preferably 0.3 to 0.6 kgf. When the capsule deforms even under a load of less than 0.3 kgf, the shape is already deformed before the piercing device forms a hole, thus piercing is not smooth, which is undesirable. When the load is too large, the capsule cannot be pierced according to the expected shape. It is preferable to design the capsule structure so that it can deform into the expected shape within the above-mentioned range, rather than deforming in unexpected parts.

[0112] In this invention, because the shape of the capsule is deformed in the direction of liquid injection due to pressure, the shape of the liquid injection port portion is also deformed. That is, the liquid injection port portion of the capsule deforms in the direction of decreasing internal volume.

[0113] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the predetermined shape may refer to the bottom 11 being folded inwards into the capsule, thus reducing the height a of the bottom 11. In this case, the shape and height b of the sidewall portion 11 preferably remain unchanged. In this invention, due to the deformation of the capsule shape, the height a of the bottom 11 can be 0 or less.

[0114] In the most preferred embodiment of the invention, the shape of the sidewall portion 12 can be modified so that the bottom 11 remains unchanged, while the bottom 11 is flattened, so that the capsule body 10 has a uniform height. In this case, the flattening of the bottom 11 does not mean that it is completely flat without any wrinkles, but rather that it has an overall flat shape considering the overlapping or curved parts of the capsule material.

[0115] The capsule of this invention can undergo shape deformation through various mechanisms.

[0116] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, by controlling the shape of the capsule body 10, deformation can be induced only in a predetermined portion.

[0117] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, by controlling the angle α between the surface of the bottom 11 that contacts the sidewall portion 12 and the surface connecting the upper end of the sidewall portion 12 to be smaller than the angle β between the surface connecting the lower end of the sidewall portion 12, only the shape of the bottom 11 is deformed by external pressure, while the shape of the sidewall portion 12 remains unchanged. More specifically, the angle β of the sidewall portion 12 is preferably 75 to 90°, more preferably 80 to 87°, and most preferably 82 to 85°. By controlling the angle β of the sidewall portion 12 in this way, the sidewall portion 12 can easily withstand the pressure of pressing the bottom 11 and maintain its shape.

[0118] Furthermore, the angle α of the bottom 11 is preferably 45° or less, more preferably 15 to 35°, and most preferably 22 to 27°. Within the above range, it is easily deformed by external pressure, thereby allowing the substance inside the capsule to be pressed. When the angle α of the bottom 11 is greater than the above range, greater force is required for shape deformation. Due to the increased pressing force, the shape deformation cannot be uniformly controlled, resulting in excessive deformation or irregular shape. Moreover, as the shape deforms, the area that needs to be folded becomes wider, and there is a problem that the shape deformation is difficult to achieve the desired predetermined shape.

[0119] In other preferred embodiments of the invention, the shape can be adjusted by controlling the thickness of the bottom 11 and the sidewall portion 12. When an external pressure as described above is applied, the thickness preferably has a thickness such that the bottom 11 can be deformed by the pressure, while the sidewall portion 12 withstands the pressure without deformation. Alternatively, by adjusting the thickness of the connecting portion between the bottom 11 and the sidewall portion 12 to be relatively thin, the bottom 11 can be easily deformed. The thickness can be appropriately adjusted within a pressure range designed to deform the capsule.

[0120] Furthermore, in other preferred embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 6As shown, the bottom 11 may include a guide 14 for shape deformation. The guide 14 refers to a relatively easy-to-fold portion, allowing the bottom 11 to be deformed into a desired shape. For example, it may be configured to be relatively thin, or weakened in strength for easy folding, or folded inward or outward beforehand.

[0121] The shape of the guide 14 is not particularly limited. For example, as Figure 7 As shown, it may include two or more guides that are formed in a straight line from the center of the bottom 11 outwards. Figure 7 When a predetermined load is applied to the capsule, the shape of the bottom 11 can be deformed as follows: Figure 8 Its form.

[0122] In addition, such as Figure 9 As shown, a triangular guide 14 can be formed at the bottom 11. Figure 9 When a predetermined load is applied to the capsule, the shape of the bottom 11 can be deformed as follows: Figure 10 Its form.

[0123] Figure 7 and Figure 9 The guide 14 shown is exemplary and not intended to limit the invention, and can be freely modified within the spirit of the invention. For example, the guide 14 can be formed as a circle concentric with the center of the capsule bottom 11.

[0124] In addition to the shape deformation method described above, the parts to be shaped by different materials or the additional components for shape deformation are also within the scope of this invention.

[0125] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the shape-deformable capsule can be applied to a beverage manufacturing apparatus.

[0126] Figure 11 and Figure 12 A cross-sectional view of the beverage extraction section of a beverage manufacturing apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0127] Figure 11 This shows the state before the capsule is dispensed and installed in the beverage-making apparatus. Figure 11 In this process, the capsule is contained in a chamber 110, which has an internal space for accommodating the capsule, and the capsule cap 20 is adjacent to the extraction member 120.

[0128] like Figure 11 and Figure 12As shown, when the user raises or lowers the lever 130, the fixed shaft 140 rotates as the lever 130 moves, and the rotation of the fixed shaft 140 is transmitted to the lever arm 150, causing the chamber 110 to move linearly forward and backward. Thus, the chamber 110 can move to the capsule insertion position and the capsule extraction position.

[0129] Figure 11 and Figure 12 The operation method using lever 130 shown is one example for illustrating the operation of the beverage manufacturing apparatus of the present invention, but is not limited thereto. For example, the beverage manufacturing apparatus may be configured to electrically move chamber 110 by pressing a button.

[0130] exist Figure 12 When the capsule is fully installed in the device, its shape deforms, thereby allowing the beverage to be extracted. The beverage extracted from the capsule can be moved through the extraction member 120 to the beverage outlet 160 and served to the user.

[0131] Figure 13 and Figure 14 The state of an exemplary chamber of the present invention is shown. Figure 13 This shows the state of the capsule before the chamber is closed and sealed, even though the chamber is located inside the capsule. Figure 14 This shows the state after the chamber has been completely closed and sealed.

[0132] exist Figure 13 and Figure 14 In the beverage manufacturing apparatus, the capsule is located between a chamber 110, which has an internal space with a shape and size similar to that of the capsule body 10, and an extraction member 120 adjacent to the capsule cap 20.

[0133] The chamber 110 includes: a chamber body 111 that contains the capsule and has an internal space surrounding the bottom 11 and sidewall 12 of the capsule; a sealing member 112, which is the end portion of the chamber body 111 and contacts the extraction member 120 to completely seal the interior of the chamber; a liquid injection tube 113 for injecting liquid into the interior of the chamber; and a perforation member 114 for perforating the capsule.

[0134] In addition, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the chamber 110 includes a shape-deforming member 115 for shape deformation by pressing the capsule body 10.

[0135] The shape-deformable member 115 is located at the upper interior of the chamber 110. When the chamber is closed by the user, the bottom 11 of the capsule is pressed to change its shape. However, this is just one example, and it can be adapted to various positions according to the deformed shape of the capsule. For example, the shape-deformable member 115 can be made of other materials incorporated into the chamber 110, or it can be made of a portion of the chamber 110 made of the same material as the chamber 110. Alternatively, the shape-deformable member 115 can be configured to be detachable and can be removed from the chamber 110 to extract the beverage without altering the shape of the capsule.

[0136] like Figure 14 As shown, when the chamber 110 is closed by the user, the chamber body 111 moves downward, and the perforation member 114 forms a hole in the bottom 11 of the capsule. Before, after, or simultaneously with the formation of the hole in the bottom 11, the shape deformation member 115 presses down on the bottom 111 to deform its shape. At this time, gases such as carbon dioxide formed inside the capsule can be discharged through the hole formed by the perforation member 114.

[0137] The shape-deforming member 115 can be formed into various sizes and shapes according to the deformation shape of the capsule. For example, the surface of the shape-deforming member 115 that contacts the capsule can be formed into a flat surface, so that the contents inside the capsule have a more uniform distribution and a specified height. Alternatively, the shape-deforming member 115 may include protrusions or recesses to deform the bottom 11 of the capsule into a specific shape. The protrusions can be configured into various shapes, such as circles, polygons, or multiple straight lines extending outward from the center.

[0138] Preferably, the shape-deforming member 115 is designed to apply a load that changes only the shape of the bottom 11 of the capsule, while other parts such as the sidewall portion 12 remain undeformed.

[0139] For example, the shape-deforming member 115 can be configured to apply a load of 0.3 to 3.0 kgf to the capsule, preferably 0.3 to 1.5 kgf, and more preferably 0.3 to 0.6 kgf. If the capsule deforms under a load of less than 0.3 kgf, the shape is already deformed before the perforated member forms a hole, so perforation cannot be performed smoothly, which is undesirable. When an excessive load is applied, the capsule deviates from its intended shape and is destroyed. Therefore, when a load greater than the predetermined load is applied, the shape-deforming member 115 can be prevented from deforming and further load being applied to the capsule.

[0140] Therefore, the shape-deforming member 115 can be configured to be such that the side wall portion 12 of the capsule is not directly pressed after the chamber is fully closed. With this configuration, even if the user applies excessive force when manually closing the lever, the capsule can be deformed into the desired shape without damaging the side wall portion 12 of the capsule.

[0141] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the shape-deforming member 115 may be an elastomer or partially comprised of an elastic material. By forming the shape-deforming member 115 as an elastomer or partially comprised of an elastic material, excessive force can be prevented from being transmitted to the capsule, thereby deforming it into the desired shape.

[0142] Alternatively, the shape-deformation member 115 can be connected to the chamber 110 by an elastic material. In this case, even if the shape-deformation member 115 is not made of an elastic material, a predetermined load can be applied to the capsule by means of the elastic connection device.

[0143] The elastomer or elastic material only needs to be elastic; for example, springs or rubber can be used.

[0144] At least a portion of the perforated member 114 may be located on at least one side of the shape-deformation member 115. For example, the perforated member 114 may be integrally formed with the shape-deformation member 115 on a side adjacent to the capsule of the shape-deformation member 115. Alternatively, the perforated member 114 may be formed on the inner surface of the chamber 110 and penetrate the shape-deformation member 115. With the configuration described above, when the shape-deformation member 115 is detachable, the beverage can still be extracted using the capsule even after the shape-deformation member 115 is removed.

[0145] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the perforating member 114 can be moved to the outside of the capsule before the shape-deforming member 115 presses the capsule, and after the capsule forms a hole. Specifically, the following operation is performed: when the user presses down (or automatically operates) the lever to move the chamber 110 to the capsule extraction position, the perforating member 114 moves toward the capsule to perforate the capsule, and then moves again in the opposite direction of the capsule. Alternatively, the shape-deforming member 115 can be configured to move toward the capsule during or after the perforating member 114 moves in the opposite direction of the capsule, thereby deforming the shape of the capsule. This can be achieved by separately connecting the gear connected to the lever to the perforating member 114 and the shape-deforming member 115. With this configuration, when the shape-deforming member 115 presses the capsule, the perforating member 114 is located inside the capsule so as not to interfere with the arrangement of the contents inside the capsule, thereby allowing for a more uniform reconfiguration.

[0146] The perforated member 114 may have the shape of a perforated member commonly used in the art, and may have one or more.

[0147] When chamber 110 is closed, the shape-deforming member 115 presses the capsule to deform it, and the sealing member 112 and the extraction member 120 come into contact with each other, clamping the flange 13 of the capsule in the middle, thus sealing the interior of the chamber. At this time, the sealing member 112 may also include a sealing member made of elastic material (not shown) for a more secure seal.

[0148] Then, when the user presses the operation button (or automatically), liquid flows into the interior of chamber 110 through liquid injection tube 113. Since the interior of chamber 110 is sealed, the liquid filling chamber 110 is injected into the capsule through the hole formed by the perforated member 114.

[0149] Through this operation, when pressure is generated inside the capsule due to the liquid, the cap 20 is punctured by the protrusion 121 formed on the part of the extraction member 120 that contacts the capsule cap 20, thereby extracting the beverage formed by the interaction of the substance used to make the beverage inside the capsule with the liquid from the outside of the capsule.

[0150] The puncture (or tear) of the cap 20 occurs once the pressure inside the capsule exceeds a threshold. Puncture includes not only typical tearing due to the material of the cap 20 being stretched beyond its tensile strength, but also actions such as destruction, cutting, or perforation. The protrusion 121 formed on the extraction member 120 can have any protruding shape capable of (partially) tearing the cap 20. For example, the protrusion 121 can have shapes such as pyramidal, needle-shaped, blade-shaped, bump-shaped, cylindrical, or long rib-shaped.

[0151] The extraction member 120 may include a plurality of extraction holes, allowing beverage flowing from the capsule cap 20 to be provided to the user. The extraction holes are preferably formed between the protrusions 121 for providing the beverage through the extraction member 120 to the consumer via the beverage outlet 160.

[0152] Example

[0153] The present invention will now be described in more detail through embodiments. These embodiments are merely illustrative and should not be construed by those skilled in the art as limiting the scope of the invention to these embodiments.

[0154] Experiment Example 1: Confirming the physical properties of coffee extraction based on the shape deformation of coffee capsules

[0155] Using products manufactured by Dongxi Food Co., Ltd. Figure 15 Coffee extraction experiments were conducted using aluminum coffee capsules with a capacity of 9.5g.

[0156] First, roasted coffee bean powder is filled into the capsule, and the opening is sealed with aluminum foil by hot extrusion. The manufactured coffee capsule is placed in a capsule coffee machine produced by Dongxi Food Co., Ltd., and then coffee is extracted (Comparative Example 1).

[0157] In addition, such as Figure 16 As shown, after the bottom of the capsule is deformed into a flat shape by pressurization, it is placed in the same coffee machine to extract espresso (Example 1).

[0158] The experiment was conducted 10 times, and the extracted coffee was analyzed, as shown in Table 1 below.

[0159] Table 1

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[0161] Experiments confirmed that when both capsules extracted the same amount of espresso, although the espresso extracted using the capsule with the changed capsule shape took about 0.4 seconds longer, the extraction concentration was increased by 0.2%, and the extraction yield was significantly increased by about 1.4%.

[0162] Therefore, a higher concentration of coffee can be extracted from a single capsule, allowing consumers to adjust the concentration to their liking and create coffee that suits their taste, resulting in more coffee being produced compared to the same number of capsules. Furthermore, the relatively stronger flavor and aroma contribute to a more sensoryly superior beverage.

[0163] It has been confirmed that this is because by changing the shape of the capsule, internal gaps are eliminated, and coffee is extracted with coffee powder evenly distributed.

[0164] Furthermore, analysis showed that the extraction time, concentration, and yield of the capsules in the examples and comparative examples were all specified, with minimal deviations.

[0165] Experiment Example 2: Confirming the shape deformation of commercially available capsule products

[0166] Experiments were conducted to confirm the uncertainty and non-uniformity of shape deformation in commercially available capsule products.

[0167] Purchase commercially available capsules from Company N and press the bottom of the capsules using the same method as in Experiment 1 to force them into shape. Figure 17 This shows the state of the deformed shape.

[0168] like Figure 16 As shown, the capsule of the present invention has its bottom deformed into a flat shape to form a flat bed of internal material with a specified height, but commercially available capsules, such as Figure 17 As shown, the bottom does not have a planar shape, and the shape is not specified, which is different from the present invention.

[0169] In addition, to confirm the uniformity of shape deformation, 30 capsules of the present invention and 30 commercially available capsules were deformed respectively, and the deformed appearances are shown below. Figure 18 And compare them.

[0170] Depend on Figure 18 As can be seen in the left image, the capsules of the present invention are all uniformly deformed in the same shape. However, due to... Figure 18 The right image confirms that the shape of each commercially available capsule after deformation is not standardized.

[0171] Experiment Example 3: Confirming the extraction quality of commercially available capsule products

[0172] Experiments were conducted to confirm the effects of the shape and uniformity of the deformed form on the quality of the extract.

[0173] Using the commercially available capsules used in Experiment 2, the coffee extraction quality before and after shape deformation was confirmed. The experiment was conducted 10 times, and the results are shown in Table 2 below.

[0174] Table 2

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[0176] Experimental results confirmed that, for commercially available capsules, although shape deformation can slightly increase concentration and yield, the irregular shape deformation greatly increases extraction time and results in large quality deviations in the extracted product.

[0177] The experimental results of commercially available capsules are compared with the results of the capsules of the present invention, as shown in Table 3 below.

[0178] Table 3

[0179]

[0180] As can be seen from the table above, the capsules of the present invention have significantly improved extraction concentration and yield before and after shape deformation, and the quality deviation has hardly increased but has actually decreased. In contrast, commercially available capsules have slightly increased extraction concentration and yield, but the quality deviation has increased, and the extraction time has also increased significantly.

[0181] This is because although commercially available capsules can be forcibly deformed by pressing, the shape deformation is not planned from the beginning of product manufacturing. Therefore, the internal substances are not pressed evenly or the deformation shape is not specified. As a result, the physical properties of the extract are seriously deviated, and the extraction time is also greatly increased.

[0182] From the above description, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without changing its technical spirit or essential characteristics. In this regard, it should be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative in all respects and do not limit the invention. It should be interpreted that the scope of the invention is defined by the meaning and scope of the appended claims, and all modifications or variations derived from their equivalent concepts fall within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A beverage manufacturing apparatus, which is a beverage manufacturing apparatus for manufacturing beverages from capsules, characterized in that, include: The chamber (110) has an internal receiving space in which the capsule can be inserted, and the capsule insertion position and capsule extraction position can be moved. as well as The extraction component (120), when the chamber (110) is in the capsule extraction position, seals the opening of the chamber (110) and extracts the beverage by puncturing the capsule cap (20) with the pressure of the liquid injected into the capsule. The chamber (110) includes: a liquid injection tube (113) for injecting liquid into the interior of the chamber (110); and a perforation member (114) for forming a hole in the capsule. The chamber (110) is equipped with a shape-deformation member (115) for pressing the capsule in the direction of liquid injection to deform the shape of the capsule. The shape of the capsule is changed by the shape-deforming member (115), so that while maintaining the shape of the sidewall portion (12), the shape of the bottom (11) is flattened, thereby giving the capsule body (10) a uniform height. After this, the beverage is extracted. The dimensions of the shape-deforming member (115) correspond to the dimensions of the bottom (11) of the capsule. The perforated member (114) is formed on the inner surface of the cavity (110) and passes through the shape-deforming member (115).

2. The beverage manufacturing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least a portion of the perforated member (114) is located on at least one side of the shape-deforming member (115).

3. The beverage manufacturing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shape-deforming component (115) is configured to be detachable.

4. The beverage manufacturing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before the shape-deforming member (115) presses the capsule, the perforating member (114) moves to the outside of the capsule after forming a hole in the capsule.

5. The beverage manufacturing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shape-deforming component (115) comprises an elastic material.

6. The beverage manufacturing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shape-deforming member (115) is configured to apply a load of 0.3 to 3.0 kgf to the capsule.

7. A beverage manufacturing method, comprising manufacturing a beverage using the beverage manufacturing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, include: The step of inserting the capsule into the chamber (110) of the beverage manufacturing apparatus; The steps are as follows: the chamber (110) is moved to the capsule extraction position, the perforating member (114) forms a hole in the capsule, and the shape deformation member (115) presses the capsule in the direction of liquid injection to deform the shape of the capsule so that the shape of the bottom (11) is flattened while maintaining the shape of the side wall (12), so that the capsule body (10) has a uniform height. Liquid is injected into the chamber (110) through the liquid injection tube (113), and the liquid interacts with the substance inside the capsule used to make the beverage, thereby forming the beverage. as well as The step of extracting the beverage by piercing the capsule cap with the extraction component (120) The capsule has a capacity of 8g to 12g. Furthermore, the ratio of the diameter (c) of the upper end of the sidewall portion (12) to the height (b) of the sidewall portion (12) is 1:1.2 to 1:1.

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8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, When the pressure inside the capsule reaches a predetermined pressure range, the capsule lid is punctured.

9. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The deformation of the shape is a deformation in the direction of volume reduction inside the capsule.

10. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, By deforming the shape of the capsule, the internal volume of the capsule is reduced by 1% to 20%.

11. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The deformation of the shape is that the height (a) of the bottom (11) of the capsule becomes lower.

12. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The shape deformation occurs when a load of 0.3 to 3.0 kgf is applied.

13. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, Includes a guide (14), which has a thinner thickness, or is configured to have relatively low strength, or has a shape that folds toward the inside or outside of the capsule in order to deform the capsule into a predetermined shape.

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