System for the preparation of beverages with storage means and means for supplying individual doses and process of operation of said system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for preparing beverages like coffee and tea with individual doses in a conduction support are complex and inefficient due to multiple actuation mechanisms and unfavorable storage configurations, particularly in professional settings where high volumes and frequent substitutions are required.
Innovation Solution
A system where the conduction support is primarily moved vertically without direction changes, using actuation devices near the extraction device to simplify and reduce actuation forces, and leveraging gravity for portion supply, with modular storage means that are easily accessible and adaptable to different formats and dimensions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If the conduction support uses multiple actuation mechanisms to control movement, then the control precision is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates unnecessary actuation mechanisms from the system. By using a single actuation mechanism instead of multiple mechanisms, the patent reduces device complexity while maintaining control precision through the simplified mechanical design of the conduction support system.
Solution Approach 2:
The single actuation mechanism is designed to perform multiple functions: it controls the movement of the conduction support, positions individual doses, and enables sequential supply to the extraction device. This multi-functional approach reduces the number of components needed while maintaining effective control.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the conduction support includes several elbows of direction change, then the adaptability to extraction device positioning is improved, but the actuation forces required increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent repositions the storage means in the vertical dimension, placing it above the extraction device. This vertical arrangement allows the conduction support to move in a straight vertical line without requiring horizontal elbows or direction changes, thereby reducing the actuation forces needed while maintaining adaptability through vertical positioning flexibility.
3Reliability
If the storage means is disposed in a configuration requiring multiple actuation mechanisms, then the reliability of dose supply is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The storage means is designed to automatically supply individual doses through its own gravitational field. The conduction support moves vertically under gravity's influence, eliminating the need for complex actuation mechanisms to push or pull doses. This self-service approach improves ease of operation while maintaining reliable dose supply through the inherent stability of gravitational force.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the conduction support undergoes change of movement plane, then the adaptability to different extraction device positions is improved, but the actuation forces and force moments increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent confines the conduction support movement to a single vertical plane by positioning the storage means directly above the extraction device. This eliminates the need for the conduction support to change movement planes or perform complex spatial transitions, thereby reducing the actuation forces and force moments required while maintaining adaptability through vertical positioning adjustments.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This approach reduces actuation forces, simplifies mechanisms, and enhances reliability and flexibility in beverage preparation, particularly in high-use professional environments by minimizing complexity and optimizing the supply process.
Implementation Method 1
the supply of each individual portion to the extraction device, in particular after the actuation device, is carried out at least in part by action of the gravity force
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AI summary
The present invention refers to a system (10) for preparation of beverages by means of extraction of a respective edible substance and including at least one system module (1) with the possibility of storage and successive supply of a plurality of individual doses (5) of said edible substance provided in a conduction support (4) in form of band or similar, to a respective extraction device (2). Said system module (1) comprises at least one storage means (3) adapted so as to house said conduction support (4) of individual doses (5), whereby the latter is actuated by respective actuation means (7) and disposed relative to these in advantageous manner in terms of a reliable, efficient and flexible use of an extraction device (2) of aromatic beverages, in particular in view of a professional use thereof. The present invention further refers to a process for the operation of a system (10) for preparation of beverages according to the present invention.