Brewing Device Collection Chamber for Reliable Capsule Ejection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing brewing devices face challenges in construction simplicity and operation reliability when transporting and ejecting capsules within a brewing chamber, particularly in the final stages of the brewing process.
Innovation Solution
A brewing device with a force transmission mechanism that converts rotational motion into longitudinal movement, utilizing a 'U'-shaped actuation element and a base support that engages with the capsule for reliable transport and ejection, featuring a piston-like movement and a collection chamber with asymmetric sections for secure capsule retention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a piston-like arrangement is used for capsule transport, then construction simplicity is improved, but operation reliability deteriorates in the final stages of brewing
Solution Approach 1:
The brewing chamber is divided into two functional sections: a piston-like transport section for moving the capsule, and a collection chamber with retention elements for secure final positioning. This segmentation allows the system to combine the simplicity of piston movement with the reliability of dedicated retention structures during critical brewing stages.
Solution Approach 2:
Retention elements are introduced as intermediary components within the collection chamber to mediate between the piston transport mechanism and the capsule. These elements provide additional engagement points that ensure reliable capsule positioning during the brewing process without requiring complex modifications to the overall piston-like arrangement.
2Reliability
If retention elements are added to improve capsule engagement, then operation reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The retention elements are merged with the collection chamber structure, forming an integrated component rather than separate movable parts. This combining approach provides reliable capsule engagement while avoiding the complexity of additional actuation mechanisms, maintaining the simplicity of the overall device construction.
Solution Approach 2:
The retention elements are designed to be dynamically engaged during capsule transport and brewing, providing active retention only when needed. This dynamic approach allows the system to maintain simplicity during transport while ensuring reliability during the critical brewing phase, without requiring permanent complex structures throughout the entire device.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a simple, compact, and reliable mechanism for capsule transport and ejection, ensuring easy assembly and operation, enhancing the construction simplicity and reliability of the brewing device.
Implementation Method 1
a force transmission mechanism (3) that converts a rotational movement around a first rotation axis (I) into a translation movement along a longitudinal path
Implementation Method 2
the base support is pushed by the injection disposition during part of the movement towards the upstream position, in a piston-like manner
Implementation Method 3
ejected by action of the gravity force
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a brewing device (1) adapted for the preparation of beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and similar, by means of mixing a pressurized flow with an edible substance contained in a capsule (2). Said brewing device (1) comprises a force transmission disposition (3), an injection disposition (4) presenting capsule side supports (41), a collection disposition (5) presenting a collection chamber (51) and a structural disposition (6), whereby said collection chamber (51) is adapted so that said capsule side supports (41) keep engagement of the capsule (2) when the latter is introduced the furthest into said collection chamber (51), so that can pull said capsule (2) upstream, out of the collection chamber (51), driven by the opening movement of the brewing device (1) from its closed position.