Article capsule for a new type of beverage machine

Abstract

This application relates to a novel beverage machine capsule, comprising a capsule body, the capsule body having a storage compartment filled with solid beverage powder, an inner sealing cap at the bottom, and an outer sealing cap at the open end. During use, the outer sealing cap is punctured by external force, and high-pressure liquid is introduced, causing the high-pressure liquid to break through the inner sealing cap, propelling the beverage product out along a channel within the capsule body. The lower part of the capsule body has a boss structure, with a channel and an intermediate platform inside. The intermediate platform is connected to the inner wall of the channel via multiple connecting strips, forming a space for the beverage product to flow. The bottom of the capsule has a reinforcing platform and several recessed structures to enhance overall stability. This capsule has a reasonable structure, strong sealing, and can efficiently release powdered beverage products. It is suitable for the storage and use of various beverage powders, improving the extraction efficiency and ease of use of beverage machines.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of beverage preparation equipment technology, and in particular to a novel beverage machine for producing capsules. Background Technology

[0002] With the fast pace of modern life, instant beverages are widely used in homes, offices, and commercial settings due to their convenience and consistent taste. Among these, beverage preparation methods using capsules and beverage machines are favored by users for their simplicity and hygiene. Currently, most beverage capsules on the market are single-use, requiring a beverage machine to puncture the capsule and inject high-temperature, high-pressure water or gas during extraction, causing the beverage powder inside to dissolve and flow out. However, in existing technologies, some capsule structures have poor sealing or unreasonable inner and outer cap designs, easily leading to uneven pressure, poor flow, and powder residue, affecting the taste and extraction efficiency of the beverage.

[0003] Furthermore, some capsule structures lack effective guidance for powder flow, easily causing powder blockage or scattering, reducing safety and machine compatibility. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new type of beverage capsule with optimized structure, reliable sealing, suitability for high-pressure gas injection environments, and good flow guidance to improve the effectiveness and user experience of capsule beverages. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to improve the sealing and flowability of product capsules, this application provides a novel product capsule for a beverage machine.

[0005] The technical solution for the product capsule of a novel beverage machine provided in this application is as follows: The new beverage machine's product capsule includes a capsule body, which includes a capsule main body. The capsule main body has a storage compartment inside. The bottom of the storage compartment is covered by an inner sealing cover. A filter layer is attached inside the inner sealing cover. The storage compartment is filled with beverage products. The opening end of the storage compartment is covered by an outer sealing cover to seal the storage compartment. When a hard object breaks the outer closure, the pressurized solution mixes with the beverage product to form a beverage solution. The pressurized beverage solution presses down on the inner closure, causing the inner closure to be pressed tightly against the spikes on the end face of the reinforcing platform, resulting in relative displacement. The spikes pierce the inner closure, and the beverage solution, which is a mixture of the solution and the beverage product, flows downward from the break in the inner closure. After being filtered by the filter layer, it flows from the channel of the capsule body into the containing space and is output to the outside through the channel connected to the containing space.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the double-layer sealing structure of the outer and inner sealing caps effectively ensures the storage safety of the beverage products inside the capsules, preventing moisture, oxidation, or contamination, and improving the storage stability of the products. After the outer sealing cap is punctured by the injection needle or puncture device in the beverage machine, the pressurized solution is injected into the storage compartment and fully mixed with the beverage products inside to form a beverage solution. This simplifies the traditional manual stirring or mixing steps and improves preparation efficiency. At the same time, the mixed beverage solution pushes the inner sealing cap downwards under pressure, causing it to be compressed and displaced against the spiked structure at the bottom of the capsule. The inner closure is pierced to achieve automatic sealing and liquid outflow control. When the beverage solution flows out, it first passes through the filter layer covering the inside of the inner closure for filtration, effectively removing undissolved impurities and ensuring the purity and taste of the beverage. In addition, there is a flow guide channel under the pierced inner closure, which can guide the beverage solution to flow smoothly into the internal holding space of the beverage machine and output to the external cup. This achieves rapid liquid dispensing, directional flow guidance, and precise control. While ensuring airtightness, it also takes into account functions such as automated preparation, filtration and purification, and flow control, significantly improving the overall intelligence and user experience of the beverage machine system.

[0007] Optionally, a protrusion is provided on the opposite side of the opening end of the capsule body storage compartment, a channel is provided inside the protrusion, a middle platform is provided in the middle of the channel, and several connecting strips are evenly distributed horizontally around the middle platform. One end of each connecting strip is connected to the outer wall of the middle platform, and the other end is connected to the inner wall of the channel. There is a space between the inner wall of the channel and the outer wall of the intermediate platform where powdered beverage products flow.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, a channel is set inside the boss, along with an intermediate platform and several connecting strips. This not only enhances the overall stability of the capsule structure but also forms a stable and uniform powder flow channel. The gaps between the connecting strips provide a smooth downward path for powdered beverage products, preventing blockage and accumulation. This ensures that the beverage powder can be smoothly and evenly released from inside the capsule into the beverage machine under high pressure, thereby improving extraction efficiency and powder uniformity.

[0009] Optionally, the bottom of the capsule body is provided with a convex reinforcing platform, and several rows of spikes are arranged concentrically near the center of the reinforcing platform. The individual spikes are connected in series, and there are gaps between the rows of spikes that communicate with the channel. The downward-flowing beverage solution flows into the receiving space from the gaps and flows into the channel. There are sinkholes around the reinforcing platform.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solutions, multiple functions such as enhanced sealing support, precise flow guidance, and impurity sedimentation are achieved. The outwardly convex reinforcing platform improves the support strength of the inner sealing cap under pressure, ensuring a stable and reliable piercing process. The concentric rows of spikes can evenly distribute the piercing force, improving sealing efficiency. The gaps and channels between the spikes are connected, allowing the beverage solution to flow smoothly into the receiving space and out. The reinforcing platform is surrounded by settling pits, which help settle impurities or residues, further improving the filtration effect and the cleanliness of the output liquid.

[0011] Optionally, the outer sealing cap is made of aluminum foil material, which can maintain good sealing performance even when subjected to stress and tearing.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the outer sealing cap is made of aluminum foil, which has excellent sealing and controllable breakage performance. It can effectively prevent air, moisture and impurities from entering the storage compartment, extending the shelf life of beverage powder. At the same time, the aluminum foil material is easy to break under certain external forces, ensuring that it can be quickly opened during the operation of the beverage machine, providing a channel for high-pressure gas injection and subsequent extraction. It combines sealing and ease of use, improving the overall safety and reliability of the capsule.

[0013] Optionally, the inner sealing cover is made of plastic aluminum foil material with a thickness of less than 0.3 mm to ensure rapid rupture under high-pressure gas.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the inner sealing cap is made of plastic aluminum foil material with a thickness of less than 0.3mm, which can be rapidly and controllably broken under high pressure gas, ensuring that the beverage powder is released in time and flows out smoothly, effectively avoiding the problem of delayed or uneven breaking, improving the response speed and stability of the extraction process. At the same time, the aluminum foil material has good sealing and barrier properties, which can reliably protect the powder quality before use, taking into account both sealing safety and extraction efficiency, and enhancing the capsule's adaptability to high pressure environment.

[0015] Optionally, the connecting strip has an arc-shaped structure to guide the beverage product to flow smoothly into the channel.

[0016] Optionally, the sinkholes are arranged in a ring shape to enhance the stability of the capsule during pressurization.

[0017] Optionally, the reinforcing platform is integrally molded with the capsule body and is made entirely of food-grade high-strength plastic.

[0018] Optionally, the beverage product is any one or a mixture of powdered instant coffee, milk powder, fruit juice powder, or tea powder.

[0019] Optionally, the filter layer may be made of, but is not limited to, one of nonwoven fabric, nylon, or meltblown fabric.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the technical functions of high-efficiency filtration and pure beverage output are achieved. The filter layer is made of non-woven fabric, nylon or fused cloth and other materials, which have good filtration accuracy and liquid permeability. It can effectively intercept undissolved particulate impurities or residues, ensuring that the beverage solution is fully purified before output, improving the taste and hygiene safety of the beverage. At the same time, the above materials have certain temperature resistance and food contact safety, and are suitable for beverage preparation processes under different temperature and pressure conditions, enhancing the overall adaptability and reliability of the capsule.

[0021] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: 1. By setting up upper and lower double-layer sealing caps inside the capsule body, the beverage powder is double-sealed, effectively preventing air, moisture and impurities from entering, improving the storage stability and shelf life of the powder, and ensuring the hygiene and safety of the beverage; 2. The outer sealing cap can be automatically broken open by the beverage machine and injected with high-pressure gas. After the high-pressure gas breaks through the inner sealing cap, the beverage powder can flow out quickly and smoothly through the channel under the action of airflow, improving the powder release efficiency and reducing residue; 3. By setting a boss structure, channel, intermediate platform and several connecting strips at the bottom of the capsule, a stable powder guiding channel is formed. The gap between the connecting strips facilitates the uniform release of powder, avoids clogging, and improves extraction uniformity and efficiency. 4. The bottom convex reinforcing platform and annular sinkhole design help to balance the force on the capsule during the compression process, prevent deformation or breakage, improve the overall structural strength, and ensure the stability of the capsule during use. 5. The platform and capsule body are integrated into one piece, simplifying the structure and making it suitable for mass injection molding production, thus improving manufacturing efficiency. At the same time, it is easy to integrate with the existing beverage machine structure and has good compatibility. 6. Aluminum foil is selected as the sealing cap, which balances good sealing performance with fragility, making the opening of the capsules during the extraction process more reliable and controllable, improving safety and powder extraction efficiency. 7. The internal beverage products can be filled with different types or mixed powders such as instant coffee, milk powder, juice powder, and tea powder as needed, to meet the needs of different users' beverage tastes and usage scenarios, thus expanding the product's applicability and market prospects. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of this application.

[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The left view.

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A partial view of the right side.

[0025] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A partial view.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 100, Capsule body; 1, Capsule main body; 101, convexity; 102, intermediate platform; 103, channel; 104, sinkhole; 105, reinforcing platform; 1051, spike; 1052, containment space; 106, connecting strip; 107, storage compartment; 2, outer sealing cap; 3, inner sealing cap; 31, filter layer; 4, beverage product. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-3 This application will be described in further detail.

[0028] This application discloses a novel beverage machine capsule. (Refer to...) Figures 1-4 As shown, the capsule body 100 includes a capsule main body 1, which has a hollow structure and is used to hold and protect the beverage product. The capsule main body 1 has a hollow storage compartment 107 inside, with an inner sealing cover 3 covering the bottom of the storage compartment 107. A filter layer 31 is correspondingly provided on the inner side of the inner sealing cover 3. The filter layer 31 is made of, but is not limited to, non-woven fabric, nylon, or meltblown fabric, achieving high-efficiency filtration and pure beverage output. It has good filtration accuracy and liquid permeability, effectively intercepting incompletely dissolved particulate impurities or residues, ensuring that the beverage solution is fully purified before output, and improving the taste and hygiene safety of the beverage. The storage compartment 107 is filled with powdered beverage product 4. An outer sealing cover 2 covers the open end of the storage compartment 107, and the sealing cover 2 is pressed and bonded to the edge of the capsule main body 1 to achieve a sealed closure of the storage compartment 107. During use, when the capsule body 100 is inserted into the capsule cavity of the new beverage machine, the beverage machine will automatically drive the hard piercing needle device to pierce the outer sealing cap 2. After piercing the outer sealing cap 2, the liquid is injected into the storage compartment 107 inside the capsule through the piercing needle. The powdered beverage and the liquid combine to form a beverage solution. The pressure of the beverage solution will continue to act on the inner sealing cap 3. The inner sealing cap 3 combines with the spike at the lower end and pierces it, causing the powdered beverage product 4 to flow down along the set channel 103 and be discharged from the outside of the capsule, entering the extraction system of the beverage machine, where it is mixed with the injected hot water or steam to achieve rapid dissolution and beverage preparation.

[0029] In order to optimize the powder flow path, a protruding boss 101 is provided on the opposite side of the opening end of the storage compartment 107 of the capsule body 1. The boss 101 is used to accommodate the powder flow channel structure. A channel 103 is provided inside the boss 101. An intermediate platform 102 is provided in the middle of the channel 103. The intermediate platform 102 extends horizontally and is fixed in the channel 103. To enhance the stability of the intermediate platform 102 and guide the flow of the beverage product 4, several connecting strips 106 are evenly arranged horizontally around the perimeter of the intermediate platform 102. The two ends of these connecting strips 106 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the intermediate platform 102 and the inner wall of the channel 103, respectively, to form a stable support structure. A gap area is provided between the inner wall of the channel 103 and the outer wall of the intermediate platform 102 to form a spatial channel for the flow of the beverage product 4. Under the push of the high-pressure solution, the powdered and solution-prepared beverages flow evenly to the bottom of the channel through these gaps and are then discharged to the outside of the capsule.

[0030] Reference Figure 2 As shown, in order to improve the structural strength of the entire capsule body 100, a convex reinforcing platform 105 is provided at the bottom of the capsule body 1. The reinforcing platform 105 protrudes slightly outward relative to the outer wall of the capsule body 1, thereby enhancing the overall rigidity of the capsule structure. Several ring-shaped sinkholes 104 are further provided around the reinforcing platform 105. The sinkholes 104 can play a pressure-reducing and buffering role when the capsule is under pressure, avoiding capsule rupture due to sudden increase in external pressure, and improving the product's pressure resistance and usage stability.

[0031] To improve sealing performance and ease of processing, the outer sealing cover 2 in this embodiment is made of aluminum foil, which has excellent insulation performance and can effectively prevent external impurities such as air and moisture from entering the storage compartment 107, thereby keeping the beverage products 4 dry and hygienic. At the same time, the aluminum foil is easy to puncture under the action of the beverage machine needle, and the tear is neat, which helps the high-pressure solution to quickly trigger the breaking process of the inner sealing cover 3.

[0032] The inner sealing cap 3 is made of plastic aluminum foil material, and its thickness is preferably less than 0.3mm. This ensures the sealing performance during normal storage and allows it to be quickly and stably pierced and broken under the action of pressure solution, thereby ensuring that the liquid beverage product 4 can be output in a timely and uniform manner.

[0033] To further optimize the powder flow path and guiding effect, the connecting strip 106 can be set as an arc-shaped structure. On the one hand, it has good strength, and on the other hand, its curved shape helps to guide the powder to flow along a specific path, avoiding blockage of channels or the formation of dead corners, thereby improving the powder discharge efficiency.

[0034] To meet the requirements of industrialized mass production and food safety, the platform 105 and the capsule body 1 are integrally molded and made of food-grade high-strength plastic material. It has good strength, thermal stability and molding consistency, and is compatible with existing capsule mold manufacturing processes, which facilitates production control and quality consistency.

[0035] The beverage product 4 in this application is a powdered substance, which can be made from self-made instant coffee powder, instant milk powder, fruit juice powder or tea powder, etc. It can also be a mixture of various powders and packaged according to product design requirements to meet the taste and functional beverage needs of different users.

[0036] The operating procedure of this application is as follows: The capsule body 100 of the beverage product 4 is put into the capsule slot of the special beverage machine. After the beverage machine is started, the needle mechanism will pierce the outer sealing cover 2 and inject high-pressure liquid, which will mix and dissolve with the powdered beverage inside to form a solution. Under the action of the pressure solution, the inner sealing cover 3 will contact the needle downward and be pierced. The beverage solution will then flow downward through the filter layer 31 to intercept the solid and enter the receiving space 1052, and flow through the channel 103 to be output. It will mix with the water source provided by the beverage machine to form a beverage. The whole process is completed automatically, quickly and efficiently.

[0037] The capsule product of this application has a reasonable structural design and complete functions. It achieves sealed storage of beverage powder through an outer and inner sealing cap, and achieves precise control of powder dispensing and dissolving operations through pressurized liquid injection. At the same time, it combines structural optimizations such as channel structure, connecting strip design, intermediate platform and reinforced platform to achieve multiple technical functions such as efficient powder dispensing, anti-clogging, structural stability and strong adaptability. It has good industrial application value and market promotion prospects.

[0038] The implementation principle of the product capsule of the novel beverage machine in this application embodiment is as follows: the product capsule achieves effective sealing and protection of powdered beverage products through the storage compartment set inside the capsule body. The storage compartment is provided with an outer sealing cover and an inner sealing cover at the top and bottom, respectively, forming a double sealing structure, which effectively blocks the intrusion of air, moisture and impurities, and ensures the dryness and quality stability of the powdered beverage products. During the operation of the beverage machine, after the capsule is loaded into the special capsule cavity, the machine automatically drives a hard piercing needle to pierce the outer sealing cap, and then injects pressurized liquid. The pressurized liquid first enters the capsule to create a high-pressure environment and mixes with the beverage powder inside the capsule to form a beverage solution. Then, it presses down on the inner sealing cap, which is pierced by the spike at the bottom, allowing the beverage product to flow downwards into the flow path. The protrusion at the bottom of the capsule has a specific channel structure. The middle platform and several connecting strips together form a flow guiding network, creating multiple uniform flow spaces. This ensures that the powder can flow smoothly and evenly under the action of high-pressure liquid, and is less prone to clogging or accumulation, thereby improving the efficiency and uniformity of powder release. The reinforced platform and annular sink at the bottom enhance the stability and pressure resistance of the overall capsule structure, preventing capsule deformation or breakage and ensuring the safety and reliability of the powder dispensing process. The selection of sealing cap materials is appropriate. The outer sealing cap uses aluminum foil, which combines sealing and controllable rupture performance. The inner sealing cap uses plastic aluminum foil with a thickness of less than 0.3mm, which ensures good storage sealing and can be quickly ruptured under pressure solvent. The filter layer achieves effective filtration and intercepts solid substances. Through the above structural and material design, combined with the driving force of pressure solvent and reasonable flow channel guidance, the product capsule achieves efficient, precise and stable powder dissolution and release, which is compatible with the automated extraction process of new beverage machines, significantly improving the efficiency and quality consistency of beverage production.

[0039] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A novel beverage machine product capsule, comprising a capsule body (100), characterized in that: The capsule body (100) includes a capsule body (1), a storage compartment (107) is provided inside the capsule body (1), an inner sealing cover (3) is provided at the bottom of the storage compartment (107), a filter layer (31) is attached inside the inner sealing cover (3), a beverage product (4) is filled in the storage compartment (107), and an outer sealing cover (2) is provided at the opening end of the storage compartment (107) to seal the storage compartment (107); When a hard object breaks the outer sealing cap (2), the pressure solution mixes with the beverage product (4) to form a beverage solution. The pressured beverage product (4) presses down on the inner sealing cap (3), causing the inner sealing cap (3) to be pressed tightly against the spikes (1051) on the end face of the reinforcing platform (105) and displaced. The spikes (1051) pierce the inner sealing cap (3), and the beverage solution mixed with the beverage product (4) flows downward from the break in the inner sealing cap (3). After being filtered by the filter layer (31), it flows from the channel (103) of the capsule body (1) to the containing space (1052) and is output to the outside through the channel (103) connected to the containing space (1052).

2. The capsule product of the novel beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The capsule body (1) storage compartment (107) has a protrusion (101) on the opposite side of the opening end. The protrusion (101) has a channel (103) inside. The channel (103) has a middle platform (102) in the middle position. The middle platform (102) has several connecting strips (106) evenly distributed horizontally around it. One end of the connecting strip (106) is connected to the outer wall of the middle platform (102), and the other end is connected to the inner wall of the channel (103). There is a space between the inner wall of the channel (103) and the outer wall of the intermediate platform (102) where powdered beverage products (4) flow.

3. The capsule product of the novel beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the capsule body (1) is provided with a convex reinforcing platform (105). The reinforcing platform (105) has several rows of spikes arranged concentrically near the center. The individual spikes are connected in series. There are gaps between the rows of spikes that communicate with the channel (103). The beverage solution flowing downwards flows into the receiving space (1052) through the gaps and flows into the channel (103). The reinforcing platform (105) is provided with a sinkhole (104) around its perimeter.

4. The capsule product of the novel beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer sealing cover (2) is made of aluminum foil material, which can maintain sealing performance even when the opening is broken by force.

5. The capsule product of the novel beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner sealing cover (3) is made of plastic aluminum foil material with a thickness of less than 0.3 mm to ensure rapid rupture under high pressure gas.

6. The capsule product of the novel beverage machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting strip (106) has an arc-shaped structure to guide the beverage product (4) to flow smoothly into the channel (103).

7. The capsule product of the novel beverage machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sinkholes (104) are arranged in a ring shape to enhance the stability of the capsule during the pressurization process.

8. The capsule product of the novel beverage machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The reinforcing platform (105) is integrally formed with the capsule body (1) and is made of food-grade high-strength plastic.

9. The capsule product of the novel beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The beverage product (4) is any one or a mixture of powdered instant coffee, milk powder, fruit juice powder or tea powder.

10. The capsule product of the novel beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter layer (31) is made of one of nonwoven fabric, nylon, or fused alumina.

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