Described is a shaping station (4) for making a container (C) starting from a semi-finished product made of cellulose-based material which defines a containment space, and an apparatus (100) comprising the shaping station (4). The shaping station (4) comprises at least one shaping device (4a), configured for receiving the semi-finished product and for executing a shaping of it. The shaping device (4a) comprises a first shaping element (40) and a second shaping element (41), one between the first and the second shaping elements (40, 41) is configured to receive the semi-finished product. At least one, between the first and the second shaping elements (40, 41) is movable relative to the other, in such a way as to intercept and form the semi-finished product at respective processing surfaces, in order to stabilise on the latter a predetermined thickness and/or a predetermined shape to obtain the container (C).
Described is a capsule for beverages comprising a casing which comprises a base wall and a lateral wall defining a cavity, containing an initial product to be added to a fluid to obtain a final product, and a flanged edge extending from the lateral wall. A covering element is fixed to the flanged edge for closing the cavity. The casing is made with a first film, which is flexible and compostable, and the covering element is made with a second film, which is flexible and compostable. The capsule also comprises a stiffening element associated with the edge for making a support for the capsule when the capsule is inserted in a dispensing machine, the stiffening element being made as a ring and comprising a cellulose-based material.
A method for filling capsules (9) for preparing beverages with a dosed quantity of a food product for preparing a beverage comprising: - providing a dosing station (14) which comprises an m number of dosing devices (15; 21, 22); - providing sets of elements (3) for conveying capsules (9) to be filled in which the number of conveying elements (3) is the same as the number of dosing devices (15; 21, 22) in the dosing station (14), each conveying element (3) carrying at least two capsules (9); - advancing a first set of conveying elements (3) in an advancement direction (F; F1) and stopping the first set of conveying elements when a mouth (9b) of a first conveying element (3a), which reaches the dosing station (14), is aligned with a dispensing nozzle (16a; 23a) of a first dosing device (15a; 21a); - dispensing to said capsule (9), through said first dosing device (15a; 21a), a dosed quantity of a food product for preparing a beverage, whereas the other dosing devices (15; 21, 22) of the dosing station (14) remain inactive. A dosing station (14) for a plant (1) for processing capsules (9) for preparing beverages comprising a plurality of dosing devices (15; 21, 22), arranged in a first group (17; 19) and in a second group (18; 20) aligned in an advancement direction (F; F1) of the capsules (9) and staggered one with respect to the other. A plant (1) for processing capsules for preparing beverages, in which there are movable, in an advancement direction (F; F1), sets of elements (3) for conveying said capsules (9), comprises a dosing station (14) provided with a plurality of dosing devices (15; 21, 22), arranged in a first group (17; 19) and in a second group (18; 20) aligned in said advancement direction (F; F1) and staggered one with respect to the other. An element (3) for conveying capsules (9) for a plant for preparing beverages, comprising a support element (12) provided with at least two cavities (13) each of which is designed to house a capsule (9), wherein said at least two cavities (13) are aligned in a direction (F2) that is perpendicular to an advancement direction (F; F1) of said conveying element in said plant (1).
Described is an apparatus (1) for making a container (C) defining at least one processing path (L). The apparatus (1) comprises a feeding station (2) configured for introducing in the processing path (L) at least one film (F) made of a cellulose-based material, a deforming station (3), positioned downstream of the feeding station (2), comprising at least one deforming device (3a) having at least one engaging surface (3b) provided with an undulating geometry and configured for engaging the film (F) in such a way as to impress, on a processing surface (A) of the film (F), the undulating geometry, and a forming station (4), positioned downstream of the deforming station (3), comprising at least one forming device (4a) configured for forming the film (F) deformed by the deforming station (3) in such a way as to define the container (C).
B65B 9/04 - Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material, between opposed webs one or both webs being formed with pockets for the reception of the articles, or of the quantities of material
B31F 1/24 - Making webs in which the channel of each corrugation is transverse to the web feed
B31F 1/00 - Mechanical deformation without removing material, e.g. in combination with laminating
B31F 1/26 - Making webs in which the channel of each corrugation is transverse to the web feed by interengaging toothed cylinders
Apparatus (1) for making a container (C) defining a containment space for a product. The apparatus (1) comprises a feeding station (2) configured for introducing respective films (F) in at least two processing paths (L) and a forming station (3) comprising at least one forming device (4). The forming device (4) comprises a punch (5), comprising a first male mould element (5a) and a second male mould element (5b) positioned at respective ends of the punch (5), and two mould dies (6) opposite, respectively, the first male mould element (5a) and the second male mould element (5b). The mould dies (6) are movable towards the punch (5) in such a way as to intercept the film (F) along the respective processing paths (L) in such a way as to form them at respective processing surfaces (A) in such a way as to form half-containers designed to make the container (C).
B31B 50/59 - Shaping sheet material under pressure
B65B 9/04 - Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material, between opposed webs one or both webs being formed with pockets for the reception of the articles, or of the quantities of material
B31F 1/00 - Mechanical deformation without removing material, e.g. in combination with laminating
Described is a system (1) for preparing a beverage, which comprises a dispensing machine (2) and a capsule (3) which can be housed in the dispensing machine (2), wherein the dispensing machine (2) comprises a preparation chamber (201) open towards the top configured for receiving a dose of product (P), and it is in communication with a source of liquid for receiving the latter and joining it to the product (P) in the chamber (201) for preparing the beverage. The capsule (3) comprises a casing (301) and a covering element (302), wherein the casing (301) delimits a cavity (303) designed to contain the dose and has a flanged edge (304), which surrounds the cavity (303) and wherein the covering element (302), which is fixed to the flanged edge (304) and is positioned for closing the cavity (303), has an elongate tab (306) having at least one end portion (306a) which protrudes relative to the flanged edge (304). The dispensing machine (2) comprises a gripping device (202) configured for gripping the end portion (306a) of the tab (306) and progressively detaching the covering element (302) from the flanged edge (304) in such a way as to open the cavity (303) in an opening step of the capsule (3), and a retaining device (203) configured for retaining the capsule (3) above the preparation chamber (201 ) with the covering element (302) facing downwards at least during said opening step so that the cavity (303) is at least partly facing the preparation chamber (201 ) for allowing the dose of product (P) to fall by gravity into the preparation chamber (201), during said progressive detachment of the covering element (302), and emptying the casing (301). The relative method for preparing the beverage is also proposed.
A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
A dispensing machine includes an injector for supplying water under pressure to a capsule housed in a housing A dispensing device closes the housing, which includes an annular sealing edge for contacting the capsule in the closed configuration.The capsule includes a casing with base and side walls defining a cavity containing a product to be added to water for obtaining a beverage. A flanged edge extends from the side wall. A covering element closes the cavity. A sealing element, associated with the flanged edge creates a fluidic seal with the sealing edge in the closed configuration. The sealing edge includes radial open grooves and radial crests which contact a sealing area of the annular body. The grooves and crests penetrate more deeply into the sealing area during dispensing, to improve the fluidic seal, when the annular body is softened by contact with injected water.
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
B32B 29/00 - Layered products essentially comprising paper or cardboard
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 7/02 - Physical, chemical or physicochemical properties
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR APPLYING AN ANNULAR BODY TO A PERIMETER FLANGE OF A CONTAINER
An apparatus for applying a cellulose-based annular body to a perimeter flange of a container includes a supporting unit and an operating unit. The supporting unit has a seat to receive a body of the container and is surrounded by an annular portion on which the annular body and the flange rest, such that the annular body is interposed between the annular portion and the flange. A heating device heat the annular body. The supporting unit includes an annular recess, surrounding the annular portion, to at least partly house an annular end bead of the flange. The apparatus includes a forming device, movable along a respective axis of movement between a far position and an engaging position. In the engaging position, the forming device engages and deforms the annular bead pushing said annular bead into the annular recess.
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
B29C 65/18 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated tool
B29C 65/78 - Means for handling the parts to be joined, e.g. for making containers or hollow articles
B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
B65B 51/14 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof by reciprocating or oscillating members
A capsule is proposed herein including: a casing that extends about an axis,whichincludes a base wall and a side wall defining a cavity containing an initial product to be joined to a fluid to obtain a final product, and a flanged edge extending from said side wall; a covering element, fixed to the flanged edge to close the cavity; a sealing element, associated with the flanged edge to make a fluidic seal with a dispensing machine; wherein the sealing element includes a cellulose-based ring; and wherein the ring includes a stratified structure including at least two cellulose-based layers, between which there is an outer layer arranged towards the outside and configured to contact the dispensing machine and an inner layer; a joining layer to enable the ring to be joined to the flanged edge; and a further joining layer, to join together the two cellulose-based layers.
A capsule includes an aluminum casing extending about an axis, which includes base and side walls defining a cavity containing a product, and a flanged edge extending from said side wall and including, at the outer end, an annular bead. A covering element is fixed to the flanged edge to close the cavity; a flanged edge includes a first portion which includes the annular bead and an annular second portion contiguous with the side defined in which the ring is accommodated, the free edge of the annular bead at a respective first distance from the first plane that is greater than or the same as the thickness of the ring, so that the recess.
A capsule includes: an aluminum casing extending about an axis, which includes base and side walls defining a cavity containing a product, and a flanged edge extending from the side wall and including an end annular bead; a covering element, fixed to the flanged edge to close the cavity; a cellulose-based ring sealing element, to seal with a dispensing machine. The flanged edge includes a first portion including the annular bead, an annular second portion contiguous with the side wall, and a connecting portion between the first and second portions. The second portion lies on a first plane and the first portion is displaced towards the base wall and is at least at a predetermined distance from the first plane, between the connecting portion and the side wall a seat being defined in which the ring is housed at least partially.
A heating and welding mould (1) comprises a first half mould (2) and a second half mould (3) configured to heat a first film (4) of thermoformable plastic material and a second film (5) of thermoformable plastic material led between said first half mould (2) and said second half mould (3) and to weld together zones of said first film (4) and of said second film (5), wherein said first half mould (2) and said second half mould (3) comprise a respective ridge (6) configured to weld said zones of said first film (4) and of said second film (5); each half mould further comprises a plurality of cavities (7) into each of which a block (8; 8a) is inserted, in which each block (8; 8a) is fixed to a bottom of a respective cavity (7).
Described is a capsule (1; 1 1 ") for preparing beverages by injecting a fluid, for example water, under pressure which comprises a casing (2; 2'; 2"), which extends about an axis (Z), which comprises a base wall (201; 201 '; 201 "), a side wall (202; 202'; 202") defining a cavity (203; 203'; 203") containing an initial product to be joined to the fluid to obtain the beverage. A flanged edge (204) extends from the side wall (202; 202'; 202") and a covering element is fixed to the flanged edge (204) for closing the cavity (203; 203'; 203"). The casing (2; 2'; 2") comprises a supporting layer (5) made of cellulose pulp. The flanged edge (204) comprises a sealing element, suitable for forming a fluid-tight seal with a housing element of a dispensing machine and has a first portion (204a), which is planar, and a second portion (204b), positioned at the end of the flanged edge (204) and outside the first portion (204a), which is of a thickness greater than the thickness of the first portion (204a). The first portion (204a) has a thickness of between 0.2 mm and 2.8 mm for making the sealing element and the second portion (204b) has a thickness of between 0.8 mm and 3.0 mm to promote an expulsion of the capsule (1; 1 '; 1 ") from the housing element at the end of dispensing.
Described is a capsule (1) for preparing beverages by injecting a fluid, for example water, under pressure which comprises a casing (2), which extends about an axis (Z), which comprises a base wall (201 ), a side wall (202) defining a cavity (203) containing an initial product to be joined to the fluid to obtain the beverage. A flanged edge (204) extends from the side wall (202) and a covering element is fixed to the flanged edge (204) for closing the cavity (203). The base wall (201) can be pierced by an injection device, or by an extraction device of a dispensing machine and comprises at least one piercing zone configured for receiving the injection device, or the extraction device, and at least one stiffening zone, configured for stiffening the base wall (201 ) allowing a correct piercing of the piercing zone. The casing (2) comprises a supporting layer (5) made of cellulose pulp, the base wall (201) and the side wall (202) forming a body with a thickness of between 0.2 mm and 0.8 mm. In addition, the stiffening zone has ribs (208), which are absent in the piercing zone.
An apparatus for cutting off and joining a sheet element to a container includes an operating unit including a cutting device with a cutting edge surrounding a joining device. The operating unit and the container are movable with respect to one another along a movement axis between a spaced condition, in which a sheet material is interposed therebetween and is spaced therefrom, and a joined condition, in which the joining device joins the material to the container. A retaining device retains the material during joining and cutting. In the joined condition, the cutting device remains fixed relative to the joining device and the retaining device moves along the axis from tensioning to cutting positions, the sheet element being cut on the cutting edge from the material during movement of the retaining device from the tensioning to the cutting positions.
B29C 65/74 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by welding and severing
B29C 65/08 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using ultrasonic vibrations
B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
B65B 61/06 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for severing webs, or for separating joined packages by cutting
B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
B65B 7/16 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
B65B 51/22 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof by friction or ultrasonic or high-frequency electrical means
A plant for processing capsules for preparing beverages includes at least one rail along which a plurality of processing stations is arranged for the capsules, in each of which on each capsule preset processing is performed, in which conveying elements, each of which conveys a capsule, are movable along the rail, each conveying element being movable along the rail independently of the other conveying elements. A method for processing capsules for preparing beverages, in a processing plant for processing capsules for beverages including at least one rail along which a plurality of processing stations is arranged for the capsules, in each of which on each capsule preset processing is performed, wherein conveying elements, each of which conveys a capsule, are movable along the rail the movement speed of each conveying element is adjustable independently of the movement speed of the other conveying elements and the gap between two adjacent conveying elements, during the motion of the conveying elements, can be adjusted independently of the gap between other conveying elements that are adjacent to one another.
B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
B65B 1/32 - Devices or methods for controlling or determining the quantity or quality of the material fed or filled by weighing
B65B 59/04 - Machines constructed with readily-detachable units or assemblies, e.g. to facilitate maintenance
B65B 7/01 - Machines characterised by incorporation of means for making the closures before applying
B65B 1/46 - Check-weighing of filled containers or receptacles
B65B 31/04 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied
B65B 43/52 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up stateFeeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging positionLocating containers or receptacles at the filling positionSupporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using roller-ways or endless conveyors
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DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FILLING A CAPSULE WITH A POWDERED FOOD PRODUCT FOR PREPARING BEVERAGES
A device (1) for filling a capsule (2) with a powdered food product for preparing beverages comprises a tank (3) containing said powdered food product, a feeding mechanism (4) for delivering said powdered food product to a cavity (22) of the capsule (2) and a closing ring (5; 5a) configured for closing an opening (6) of said cavity (22), in which said closing ring (5, 5a) is inserted into an annular seat (16) obtained in a lower end part (19) of a liner (17) of the feeding mechanism (4), wherein between the closing ring (5; 5a) and said lower end part (19) an annular chamber (9; 9a) is defined that communicates with a conduit (10; 10a), that passes through the entire thickness of the closing ring (5; 5a). A method for filling a capsule (2) with a powdered food product for preparing beverages, delivering said powdered food product to a cavity (22) of the capsule (2), through an opening (6) of the capsule (2) comprises the following steps: positioning the capsule (2) in a filling station below a filling device (1) comprising a feeding mechanism (4) for feeding said powdered food product, such that said opening (6) is aligned with a dispensing port (18) of said feeding mechanism (4), at a set distance (D3) from said dispensing port; delivering into said cavity (22) a flow of inert gas, so as to expel air contained in said cavity (22); dispensing to said cavity (22) a set quantity of said powdered food product by said feeding mechanism (4) continuing to deliver inert gas into said cavity (22); after said set quantity has been dispensed, stopping said feeding mechanism (4), interrupting the delivery of the inert gas to the cavity (22) and removing the capsule (2) from the filling station.
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
B65B 1/12 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by rotary feeders of screw type
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR APPLYING AN ANNULAR BODY TO A PERIMETER FLANGE OF A CONTAINER
Described is an apparatus for applying a cellulose-based annular body (A) to a perimeter flange (P) of a container (C). The apparatus comprises a supporting unit (10) and an operating unit (20). The supporting unit (10) has a seat configured to receive a body of the container (C) by insertion therein and is surrounded by an annular portion (11) on which the annular body (A) and the perimeter flange (P) rest, in such a way that the annular body (A) is interposed in use between the annular portion (11) and the perimeter flange (P). The apparatus also comprises a heating device (21; 121). The supporting unit (10) and the heating device (21; 121) are reciprocally movable along an axis of movement (X) between a spaced position in which the heating device (21; 121) is inactive and an activation position wherein the heating device (21; 121) is active and is positioned in contact with the perimeter flange (P) in such a way as to heat the annular body (A) through the perimeter flange (P). The supporting unit (10) comprises an annular recess (12), surrounding the annular portion (11), designed to at least partly house an annular end bead (O) of the perimeter flange (P). The apparatus comprises a forming device (22; 42), movable along a respective axis of movement (X; Y) between a far position and an engaging position. In the engaging position, the forming device (22; 42) engages and deforms the annular bead (O) pushing said annular bead (O) into the annular recess (12).
B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
B65B 51/14 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof by reciprocating or oscillating members
B65B 51/22 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof by friction or ultrasonic or high-frequency electrical means
B65B 61/28 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for discharging completed packages from machines
B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
Described is a system for preparing beverages starting from a capsule (1) by injecting pressurised water comprising: - a dispensing machine (5) comprising an injection device for supplying water under pressure to the capsule (1), a housing element (501) configured to house the capsule (1) and a dispensing device for closing the housing element (501) in a closed configuration of the dispensing machine (5), wherein the housing element (501 ) comprises an annular sealing edge (502), which extends about an axis (Z) and is configured to contact the capsule (1) in the closed configuration; wherein - the capsule (1) comprises a casing (2), which comprises a base wall (201) and a side wall (202) defining a cavity (203) containing an initial product to be added to water for obtaining the beverage, and a flanged edge (204) extending from said side wall (202); a covering element (3), fixed to the flanged edge (204) for closing the cavity (203); a sealing element, associated with the flanged edge (204) for creating a fluidic seal with the sealing edge (502) in the closed configuration; wherein the sealing element is made as a cellulose-based annular body (401), for example it is made of paper or cardboard; and wherein - the sealing edge (502) is provided with a plurality of radial open grooves (504) and radial crests (505) which in the closed configuration prior to dispensing penetrate, or contact, a sealing area (402) of the annular body (401), said grooves (504) and said crests (505) penetrating even more deeply into the sealing area (402) during dispensing, so as to improve the fluidic seal, when the annular body (401) is softened in contact with the water injected by the injection device.
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR APPLYING AN ANNULAR BODY TO A PERIMETER FLANGE OF A CONTAINER
Described is an apparatus for applying a cellulose-based annular body (A) to a perimeter flange (P) of a container (C). The apparatus comprises a supporting unit (10) and an operating unit (20). The supporting unit (10) has a seat configured to receive a body of the container (C) by insertion therein and is surrounded by an annular portion (11) on which the annular body (A) and the perimeter flange (P) rest, in such a way that the annular body (A) is interposed in use between the annular portion (11) and the perimeter flange (P). The apparatus also comprises a heating device (21; 121). The supporting unit (10) and the heating device (21; 121) are reciprocally movable along an axis of movement (X) between a spaced position in which the heating device (21; 121) is inactive and an activation position wherein the heating device (21; 121) is active and is positioned in contact with the perimeter flange (P) in such a way as to heat the annular body (A) through the perimeter flange (P). The supporting unit (10) comprises an annular recess (12), surrounding the annular portion (11), designed to at least partly house an annular end bead (O) of the perimeter flange (P). The apparatus comprises a forming device (22; 42), movable along a respective axis of movement (X; Y) between a far position and an engaging position. In the engaging position, the forming device (22; 42) engages and deforms the annular bead (O) pushing said annular bead (O) into the annular recess (12).
B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
B65B 51/14 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof by reciprocating or oscillating members
B65B 51/22 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof by friction or ultrasonic or high-frequency electrical means
B65B 61/28 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for discharging completed packages from machines
B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
Described is a system for preparing beverages starting from a capsule (1) by injecting pressurised water comprising: - a dispensing machine (5) comprising an injection device for supplying water under pressure to the capsule (1), a housing element (501) configured to house the capsule (1) and a dispensing device for closing the housing element (501) in a closed configuration of the dispensing machine (5), wherein the housing element (501 ) comprises an annular sealing edge (502), which extends about an axis (Z) and is configured to contact the capsule (1) in the closed configuration; wherein - the capsule (1) comprises a casing (2), which comprises a base wall (201) and a side wall (202) defining a cavity (203) containing an initial product to be added to water for obtaining the beverage, and a flanged edge (204) extending from said side wall (202); a covering element (3), fixed to the flanged edge (204) for closing the cavity (203); a sealing element, associated with the flanged edge (204) for creating a fluidic seal with the sealing edge (502) in the closed configuration; wherein the sealing element is made as a cellulose-based annular body (401), for example it is made of paper or cardboard; and wherein - the sealing edge (502) is provided with a plurality of radial open grooves (504) and radial crests (505) which in the closed configuration prior to dispensing penetrate, or contact, a sealing area (402) of the annular body (401), said grooves (504) and said crests (505) penetrating even more deeply into the sealing area (402) during dispensing, so as to improve the fluidic seal, when the annular body (401) is softened in contact with the water injected by the injection device.
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
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CAPSULE, METHOD FOR REALISING A CAPSULE AND REEL THAT CAN BE USED TO REALISE THE CAPSULE
A capsule (1) is described herein, comprising: - a casing (2), for example made of compostable material, which comprises a base wall (201) and a side wall (202) defining a cavity (203) containing an initial product (P) to be combined with a fluid to obtain a final product, and a flanged edge (204) extending from said side wall (202); - a covering element (3; 3'), fixed to the flanged edge (204) so as to close the cavity (203), which is perforable by an extraction device of a dispensing machine and through which the final product can be dispensed; wherein the covering element (3; 3') is made of a material comprising a layered structure, for example compostable, comprising a first layer (301) of coating, which is an external layer and is, for example, a barrier to oxygen and moisture, a second layer (302), also being a coating layer, which is for example a barrier to oxygen and moisture, a third layer (303) of support, which is interposed between the first layer (301) of coating and the second layer (302) of coating and is mutually coupled thereto, for example made of PLA or being cellulose-based; the capsule (1) comprising - at least one filtering element (401; 402), for example made of compostable material, interposed between the covering element (3; 3') and the initial product (P), - wherein the filtering element (401; 402) is separate with respect to the covering element (3; 3'), the filtering element (401; 402) and the covering element (3; 3') being mutually distinct components so as to ensure that after passing through the filtering element (401; 402), the final product present between the filtering element (401; 402) and the covering element (3; 3') can keep the covering element (3; 3') spaced from the filtering element (401; 402). A method is also described herein for making the capsule (1) and a reel of material, usable for making the capsule.
A capsule (1) is proposed comprising: a casing (2) that extends about an axis (Z), which comprises a base wall (201) and a side wall (202) defining a cavity (203) containing an initial product to be combined with a fluid to obtain a final product, and a flanged edge (204) extending from said side wall (202) and comprising an end annular bead (205); a covering element (3), fixed to the flanged edge (204) to close the cavity (203); a sealing element (4), associated with the flanged edge (204) to make a fluidic seal with a dispensing machine. The casing (2) is made of aluminium and the sealing element (4) comprises a cellulose-based ring (401); the flanged edge (204) comprising a first portion (206) which comprises the annular bead (205), a second portion (207) contiguous side wall (202), and a connecting portion (208) between the first portion (206) and the second portion (207); in which the second portion (207) is annular and lies on a first plane and the first portion (206) is displaced towards the base wall (201) and is at least at a predetermined distance (D) from the first plane, between the connecting portion (208) and the side wall (202) a seat 209) being defined in which the ring (401) is housed at least partially.
A capsule (1) is proposed comprising a casing (2) that extends about an axis (Z), which comprises a base wall (201 ) and a side wall (202) defining a cavity (203) containing an initial product to be joined to a fluid to obtain a final product, and a flanged edge (212) extending from said side wall (202) and comprising, at the outer end, an annular bead (205). A covering element (3) is fixed to the flanged edge (212) to close the cavity (203); a sealing element (4) is associated with the flanged edge (212) to make a fluidic seal with a dispensing machine. The casing (2) is made of aluminium and the sealing element (4) comprises a cellulose-based ring (401). The flanged edge (212) comprises a first portion (211) which comprises the annular bead (205) and a second portion (207) contiguous with the side wall (202), which is annular and lies on a first plane; the first portion (211) is contained in a half-space, defined by the first plane and facing the base wall (201), extends in a direction parallel to the axis (Z) towards the base wall (201) as far as a free edge (205') of the annular bead (205) and is defined without discontinuity from a border (2') of the casing (2) as far as the second portion (207) through the annular bead (205), between the first portion (211) and the side wall (202) facing the first portion (211), a recess (210) being defined in which the ring (401) is accommodated, the free edge (205') of the annular bead (205) being at a respective first distance (D1) from the first plane that is greater than or the same as the thickness of the ring (401), so that the recess (210) contains the ring (401) entirely.
A capsule is proposed herein comprising: a casing (2) that extends about an axis (Z), which comprises a base wall (201) and a side wall (202) defining a cavity (203) containing an initial product to be joined to a fluid to obtain a final product, and a flanged edge (204; 212; 214; 217) extending from said side wall (202); a covering element (3), fixed to the flanged edge (204; 212; 214; 217) to close the cavity (203); a sealing element (4), associated with the flanged edge (204; 212; 214; 217) to make a fluidic seal with a dispensing machine; wherein the sealing element (4) comprises a cellulose-based ring (401); and wherein the ring (401) comprises a stratified structure comprising at least two cellulose- based layers (404; 406), between which there is an outer layer (404) arranged towards the outside and configured to contact the dispensing machine and an inner layer (406); a joining layer (405) to enable the ring (401) to be joined to the flanged edge (204; 212; 214; 217); and a further joining layer (407), to join together the two cellulose-based layers (404; 406).
A capsule is proposed herein comprising: a casing (2) that extends about an axis (Z), which comprises a base wall (201) and a side wall (202) defining a cavity (203) containing an initial product to be joined to a fluid to obtain a final product, and a flanged edge (204; 212; 214; 217) extending from said side wall (202); a covering element (3), fixed to the flanged edge (204; 212; 214; 217) to close the cavity (203); a sealing element (4), associated with the flanged edge (204; 212; 214; 217) to make a fluidic seal with a dispensing machine; wherein the sealing element (4) comprises a cellulose-based ring (401); and wherein the ring (401) comprises a stratified structure comprising at least two cellulose- based layers (404; 406), between which there is an outer layer (404) arranged towards the outside and configured to contact the dispensing machine and an inner layer (406); a joining layer (405) to enable the ring (401) to be joined to the flanged edge (204; 212; 214; 217); and a further joining layer (407), to join together the two cellulose-based layers (404; 406).
A capsule (1) is proposed comprising: a casing (2) that extends about an axis (Z), which comprises a base wall (201) and a side wall (202) defining a cavity (203) containing an initial product to be combined with a fluid to obtain a final product, and a flanged edge (204) extending from said side wall (202) and comprising an end annular bead (205); a covering element (3), fixed to the flanged edge (204) to close the cavity (203); a sealing element (4), associated with the flanged edge (204) to make a fluidic seal with a dispensing machine. The casing (2) is made of aluminium and the sealing element (4) comprises a cellulose-based ring (401); the flanged edge (204) comprising a first portion (206) which comprises the annular bead (205), a second portion (207) contiguous side wall (202), and a connecting portion (208) between the first portion (206) and the second portion (207); in which the second portion (207) is annular and lies on a first plane and the first portion (206) is displaced towards the base wall (201) and is at least at a predetermined distance (D) from the first plane, between the connecting portion (208) and the side wall (202) a seat 209) being defined in which the ring (401) is housed at least partially.
A capsule (1) is proposed comprising a casing (2) that extends about an axis (Z), which comprises a base wall (201 ) and a side wall (202) defining a cavity (203) containing an initial product to be joined to a fluid to obtain a final product, and a flanged edge (212) extending from said side wall (202) and comprising, at the outer end, an annular bead (205). A covering element (3) is fixed to the flanged edge (212) to close the cavity (203); a sealing element (4) is associated with the flanged edge (212) to make a fluidic seal with a dispensing machine. The casing (2) is made of aluminium and the sealing element (4) comprises a cellulose-based ring (401). The flanged edge (212) comprises a first portion (211) which comprises the annular bead (205) and a second portion (207) contiguous with the side wall (202), which is annular and lies on a first plane; the first portion (211) is contained in a half-space, defined by the first plane and facing the base wall (201), extends in a direction parallel to the axis (Z) towards the base wall (201) as far as a free edge (205') of the annular bead (205) and is defined without discontinuity from a border (2') of the casing (2) as far as the second portion (207) through the annular bead (205), between the first portion (211) and the side wall (202) facing the first portion (211), a recess (210) being defined in which the ring (401) is accommodated, the free edge (205') of the annular bead (205) being at a respective first distance (D1) from the first plane that is greater than or the same as the thickness of the ring (401), so that the recess (210) contains the ring (401) entirely.
An apparatus (1) is proposed for cutting off and joining a sheet element (2) to a container (3, 3'), the apparatus (1) comprising an operating unit (4) comprising a cutting device (401) and a joining device (402), wherein the cutting device (401) comprises a cutting edge (403) which surrounds the joining device (402). The operating unit (4) and the container (3, 3') are movable with respect to one another along a movement axis (Z) between a spaced condition, in which a sheet material (5) is interposed therebetween and is spaced therefrom, and a joined condition, in which the joining device (402) is configured to join the sheet material (5) to the container (3; 3'). The apparatus (1) additionally comprises a retaining device (6), configured to retain the sheet material (5) during the joining and the cut. In the joined condition, the cutting device (401) is configured to remain fixed relative to the joining device (402) and the retaining device (6) is configured to move along the axis (Z) from a tensioning position to a cutting position, the sheet element (2) being cut on the cutting edge (403) from the sheet material (5) during the movement of the retaining device (6) from the tensioning position to the cutting position. In addition to the apparatus (1), a relative method for cutting off and joining a sheet element (2) to a container (3, 3') is also provided.
B65B 7/16 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
B65B 51/22 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof by friction or ultrasonic or high-frequency electrical means
B65B 61/06 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for severing webs, or for separating joined packages by cutting
B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
An apparatus (1) is proposed for cutting off and joining a sheet element (2) to a container (3, 3'), the apparatus (1) comprising an operating unit (4) comprising a cutting device (401) and a joining device (402), wherein the cutting device (401) comprises a cutting edge (403) which surrounds the joining device (402). The operating unit (4) and the container (3, 3') are movable with respect to one another along a movement axis (Z) between a spaced condition, in which a sheet material (5) is interposed therebetween and is spaced therefrom, and a joined condition, in which the joining device (402) is configured to join the sheet material (5) to the container (3; 3'). The apparatus (1) additionally comprises a retaining device (6), configured to retain the sheet material (5) during the joining and the cut. In the joined condition, the cutting device (401) is configured to remain fixed relative to the joining device (402) and the retaining device (6) is configured to move along the axis (Z) from a tensioning position to a cutting position, the sheet element (2) being cut on the cutting edge (403) from the sheet material (5) during the movement of the retaining device (6) from the tensioning position to the cutting position. In addition to the apparatus (1), a relative method for cutting off and joining a sheet element (2) to a container (3, 3') is also provided.
B29C 65/74 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by welding and severing
B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
B65B 51/22 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof by friction or ultrasonic or high-frequency electrical means
B65B 61/06 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for severing webs, or for separating joined packages by cutting
Described is a capsule (1) comprising: - a casing (2) which has an axis (Z) of longitudinal extension, the casing (2) comprising a base wall (201) and a lateral wall (202) defining an open cavity (203), designed to contain an initial product to be added to a fluid to obtain a final product, and a flange edge (204) extending from said lateral wall (202); - a covering element (3) fixed to the flange edge (204) for closing the cavity (203), which can be perforated by an extraction device of a dispensing machine in which the capsule (1) can be used; - a closing element (4) fixed to the base wall (201) which can be perforated by a fluid injection device of the dispensing machine comprising piercing blades. The base wall (201) comprises an edge region (205), which is annular and extends up to the lateral wall (202), a central region (206), and a groove (207), which is interposed between the central region (206) and the edge region (205) and is shaped to receive the piercing blades; and wherein the closing element (4) has a central portion (401), configured for being fixed to the central region (206) and an edge portion (402), configured for being fixed to the edge region (205), and wherein the central region (206) and the edge region (205) extend on respective planes which are offset from each other along the axis (Z) in such a way that an intermediate portion (403) of the closing element (4), interposed between the central portion (401) and the edge portion (402) for closing the groove (207), is inclined.
Described is a capsule (1) comprising: - a casing (2) which has an axis (Z) of longitudinal extension, the casing (2) comprising a base wall (201) and a lateral wall (202) defining an open cavity (203), designed to contain an initial product to be added to a fluid to obtain a final product, and a flange edge (204) extending from said lateral wall (202); - a covering element (3) fixed to the flange edge (204) for closing the cavity (203), which can be perforated by an extraction device of a dispensing machine in which the capsule (1) can be used; - a closing element (4) fixed to the base wall (201) which can be perforated by a fluid injection device of the dispensing machine comprising piercing blades. The base wall (201) comprises an edge region (205), which is annular and extends up to the lateral wall (202), a central region (206), and a groove (207), which is interposed between the central region (206) and the edge region (205) and is shaped to receive the piercing blades; and wherein the closing element (4) has a central portion (401), configured for being fixed to the central region (206) and an edge portion (402), configured for being fixed to the edge region (205), and wherein the central region (206) and the edge region (205) extend on respective planes which are offset from each other along the axis (Z) in such a way that an intermediate portion (403) of the closing element (4), interposed between the central portion (401) and the edge portion (402) for closing the groove (207), is inclined.
Plant (1; 1a; 1b) for processing capsules (9) for preparing beverages comprises at least one rail (2) along which a plurality of processing stations (18; 19; 22; 23; 24; 25; 27) is arranged for said capsules (9), in each of which on each capsule (9) preset processing is performed, in which conveying elements (3), each of which conveys a capsule (9), are movable along said rail (2), each conveying element (3) being movable along said rail (2) independently of the other conveying elements (3). A method for processing capsules (9) for preparing beverages, in a processing plant (1; la; lb) for processing capsules for beverages (9) comprising at least one rail (2) along which a plurality of processing stations (18; 19; 22; 23; 24; 25; 27) is arranged for said capsules (9), in each of which on each capsule (9) preset processing is performed, wherein conveying elements (3), each of which conveys a capsule (9), are movable along said rail (2); the movement speed of each conveying element (3) is adjustable independently of the movement speed of the other conveying elements and the gap between two adjacent conveying elements (3), during the motion of said conveying elements (3), can be adjusted independently of the gap between other conveying elements (3) that are adjacent to one another.
B65B 43/52 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up stateFeeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging positionLocating containers or receptacles at the filling positionSupporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using roller-ways or endless conveyors
B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
B65B 1/46 - Check-weighing of filled containers or receptacles
B65B 65/00 - Details peculiar to packaging machines and not otherwise provided forArrangements of such details
B65B 31/04 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied
B65B 59/04 - Machines constructed with readily-detachable units or assemblies, e.g. to facilitate maintenance
B65B 1/32 - Devices or methods for controlling or determining the quantity or quality of the material fed or filled by weighing
Plant (1; 1a; 1b) for processing capsules (9) for preparing beverages comprises at least one rail (2) along which a plurality of processing stations (18; 19; 22; 23; 24; 25; 27) is arranged for said capsules (9), in each of which on each capsule (9) preset processing is performed, in which conveying elements (3), each of which conveys a capsule (9), are movable along said rail (2), each conveying element (3) being movable along said rail (2) independently of the other conveying elements (3). A method for processing capsules (9) for preparing beverages, in a processing plant (1; la; lb) for processing capsules for beverages (9) comprising at least one rail (2) along which a plurality of processing stations (18; 19; 22; 23; 24; 25; 27) is arranged for said capsules (9), in each of which on each capsule (9) preset processing is performed, wherein conveying elements (3), each of which conveys a capsule (9), are movable along said rail (2); the movement speed of each conveying element (3) is adjustable independently of the movement speed of the other conveying elements and the gap between two adjacent conveying elements (3), during the motion of said conveying elements (3), can be adjusted independently of the gap between other conveying elements (3) that are adjacent to one another.
B65B 43/52 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up stateFeeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging positionLocating containers or receptacles at the filling positionSupporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using roller-ways or endless conveyors
B65B 1/32 - Devices or methods for controlling or determining the quantity or quality of the material fed or filled by weighing
B65B 1/46 - Check-weighing of filled containers or receptacles
B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
B65B 31/04 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied
B65B 59/04 - Machines constructed with readily-detachable units or assemblies, e.g. to facilitate maintenance
B65B 65/00 - Details peculiar to packaging machines and not otherwise provided forArrangements of such details
36.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING A CAPSULE FOR BEVERAGES AND RESPECTIVE CAPSULE
Method for making a capsule (1) for preparing beverages comprises: obtaining by drawing a drinking-glass- shaped or cup-shaped capsule body (2) inside which a cavity (5) is defined, folding on itself an outer end (9) of an annular flange (7) of the body (2), inserting the body (2) into a support element (18), introducing into the cavity (5) a preset quantity of a soluble or percolable food product, laying a sheet (24) of covering material on the cavity (5) and the annular flange (7), obtaining from said sheet (24) of covering material, by welding to said annular flange (7) and shearing a covering element (10), folding an annular peripheral zone (29) of the covering element (10) around the outer end (9) of the annular flange (7). An apparatus for making a capsule (1) for preparing beverages comprising a drinking- glass -shaped or cup -shaped capsule body (2) comprises one support element (18) configured for housing and supporting the body (2) of the capsule (1), at least one welding element (25) configured for welding to said annular flange (7) a sheet (24) of covering material, or a covering element (10), at least one shearing element (27) configured for shearing said covering element from said sheet (24) of covering material. The apparatus further comprises at least one first folding element (30; 45) configured for folding an annular peripheral zone (29) of said covering element (10), at least one second folding element (34) configured for folding further said annular peripheral zone (29). A capsule (1) for preparing beverages comprising a drinking- glass- shaped or cup- shaped capsule body (2), comprising a bottom wall (3) and a side wall (4), that define a cavity (5) closed at a first end by said bottom wall (3) and provided, at a second end opposite said bottom wall (3), with an opening (6), wherein said side wall (4) ends, at the opening (6), with an annular flange (7), that surrounds the opening (6) and ends in an outer end (9) folded on itself in the direction of said bottom wall (3) so as to form an end thickening of said annular flange (7), wherein said opening (6) is closed by a covering element (10) which is welded to said annular flange (7) and has a diameter (D1) that is greater than the outer diameter (D2) of the annular flange (7) so as to be able to be folded around said outer end, at least one ring-shaped sealing element (17; 17a; 52) being applied to a peripheral portion (13) of the covering element (10).
A capsule (1; 17; 30) for preparing a beverage comprises a body (2; 18; 31) in the form of a glass or cup that comprises, in turn, a side wall (3; 19; 32) and a bottom (4; 20; 33) that define a cavity (7; 21; 37) that is suitable for containing a food preparation for preparing said beverage, said capsule further comprising a cover element (8) intended to close hermetically said cavity (7; 21; 37) and a flange (6; 6a; 22; 38) that is not part of said body (2; 18; 31) and is intended to be connected to said body (2; 18; 31) and said cover element (8).
A method for making a capsule provided with a body containing a filtering element suitable for receiving a product for preparing a beverage, including: supplying a first film of thermoplastic material and a second film of filtering material to a forming mold according to a supplying direction, superimposing the second film on the first film, the forming mold including a lower half mold in which a plurality of cavities is obtained and an upper half mold provided with a plurality of stretching elements, one for each cavity, which are movable in one direction that is perpendicular to the supplying direction; pre-heating to a softening temperature the first film of thermoplastic material, by a pre-heating device arranged upstream of the forming mold; closing the forming mold bringing the lower half mold and the upper half mold towards one another until they clamp between one another the first film of thermoplastic material and the second film of filtering material; simultaneously forming in the cavities the bodies of the capsules and the respective filtering elements, using the stretching elements. An apparatus for making a capsule provided with a body containing a filtering element suitable for receiving a product for preparing a beverage, including: one forming mold including a lower half mold wherein a plurality of cavities is obtained and an upper half mold provided with a plurality of stretching elements, one for each cavity, movable in one direction, a supplying means that is movable in one advancement direction that is perpendicular to the direction, to supply simultaneously to the forming mold and to keep taut a first film of thermoplastic material and a second film of filtering material, a pre-heating device for pre-heating at least the first film of thermoplastic material before it is supplied to the forming mold.
B29C 51/14 - Shaping by thermoforming, e.g. shaping sheets in matched moulds or by deep-drawingApparatus therefor using multilayered preforms or sheets
Described is a capsule (1) comprising a case (2), which includes a base wall (201), comprising a outlet opening (206), and a side wall (202), defining a cavity (203) for containing an initial preparation (P) to be joined to a fluid (F) to obtain a final preparation (FP); a flanged edge (204) extending from the side wall (202). The capsule comprises a covering element (3) fixed to the flanged edge (204) in order to hermetically seal the cavity (203) and a closing element (4) fixed in an at least partly detachable manner to the base wall (201) in order to hermetically seal the outlet opening (206). The capsule also comprises a nozzle (5) fixed to the covering element (3) which extends through the outlet opening (206). The nozzle (5) comprises: a first end (501) and a second end (502) which are opposite to one another, between which extends an outer wall (503), wherein the first end (501) comprises an inlet opening (504) for receiving a device (6) for injecting fluid (F) and wherein the second end (502) comprises a dispensing opening (505) for allowing the final preparation (FP) to come out in a use container (7); a conduit (506) which extends from the inlet opening (504) to the dispensing opening (505), the outer wall (503) being configured for feeding to the cavity (203) the fluid received from the inlet opening (504) in a step of injecting the fluid (F) and for discharging the final preparation (FP) from the cavity (203) to the dispensing opening (505) in a step of dispensing the final preparation (FP). The nozzle (5) comprises a further conduit (510) containing a further initial preparation (PP); wherein the further conduit (510) is separated from the conduit (506) and extends up to a further dispensing opening (509) in the second end (502) for allowing the further initial preparation (PP) to come out, separately from the final preparation (FP) in a further dispensing step.
Described is a capsule comprising: - a casing, which includes: a base wall (201), which includes an outlet opening (207), and a lateral wall (202) defining a containment cavity (203) of an initial preparation to be mixed with a fluid to obtain a food product; a flanged edge (204) extending from the lateral wall (202); - a covering element (206), fixed to the flanged edge (204) which can be perforated by a unit (301) for injecting fluid; - a closing element (208) fixed to the base wall (201) for hermetically closing the outlet opening (207) when the capsule (2) is in a non-operating configuration; - a tube (209; 229), which is fixed to the covering element (206) and extends through the outlet opening (207). The tube (209; 229) comprises: - a first end (210) and a second end (211) which are opposite to one another, wherein the first end (210) is configured to engage with the injection unit, and wherein the second end (211) is configured to push the closing element (208) away from the base wall (201) detaching it from the base wall (201). The second end (211) is positioned close to the base wall (201) when the capsule (2) is in the non-operating configuration and is positioned spaced from the base wall (201) when the capsule (2) is in the dispensing configuration. The closing element (208) is fixed in a fully detachable manner to the base wall (201) and is fixed in a non-detachable manner to the second end (211) of the tube (209; 229), in such a way that in the dispensing configuration the closing element (208) detaches completely from the base wall (201) and is held in a non-detachable manner by the second end (211) of the tube (209; 229).
Described is a capsule comprising a casing 2 which includes a base wall 201, which includes a dispensing opening 202, a lateral wall 203, and a flanged edge 204 extending from the lateral wall 203. The capsule 1 comprises a covering element 3 fixed to the flanged end 204 and a closing 5 element 4, fixed to the lateral wall 203, between which a containment chamber 5 is defined for an initial product to be joined to a fluid to obtain a final product. The capsule 1 also comprises a collection chamber 6 which comprises the dispensing opening 202 for delivering the final product when the capsule is in a dispensing configuration. The closing element 4 is 10 configured for sealing the containment chamber 5 when the capsule 1 is in a non-operating configuration and comprises a first layer 401, facing the containment chamber 5, a second layer 402, facing the collection chamber 6, and a fixing edge 403, at which the first layer 401 and the second layer 402 are fixed in a detachable manner. The fixing edge 403 divides the 15 closing element 4 into an inlet zone 404, with an inlet passage 405; 412, and in an outlet zone 406, equipped with an outlet passage 407, in such a way that with an increase of the pressure in the containment chamber 5 the final product exerts a progressively increasing stress on the fixing edge 403 which is able to detach the first layer 401 from the second layer 402 20 so that the final product flows from the containment chamber 5 to the collection chamber 6, through the inlet passage 405, 412 and the outlet passage 407.
A monodose container (1) for a solid or semi- solid food product, obtained by thermoforming, comprises a first half-shell (2), provided with a first peripheral edge (4) that surrounds a first concavity (6), and a second half-shell (3) provided with a second peripheral edge (5) that surrounds a second concavity (7), said first concavity (6) and said second concavity (7) defining a cavity (8) inside the container (1) in which said food product is contained, said first peripheral edge (4) and said second peripheral edge (5), being welded together by welding that is at least partially peelable, so that at least a first part (4a) of the first peripheral edge (4) can be separated from a first part (5a) of the second peripheral edge (5), in which the first half-shell (2) is so configured that a first part (2a) of the first half- shell (2) can rotate, around a first rotation axis (A), with respect to a second part (2b) of the first half-shell (2), when the first part (4a) of the first peripheral edge (4) is separated from the first part (5a) of the second peripheral edge (5).
B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
B65D 75/32 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
B65D 8/00 - Containers having a curved cross-section formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of metal, plastics, wood or substitutes therefor
43.
A DISPENSING MACHINE OF A FOOD PRODUCT, CAPSULE AND RELATED SYSTEM
Described is a machine for dispensing a food product comprising a dispensing unit and an injection unit (301) for injecting a fluid; wherein the dispensing unit is configured to house a capsule (2) containing an initial preparation (P) to be mixed with the fluid injected by the injection unit (301) to obtain the food product. The capsule which can be inserted in the dispensing unit comprises a casing (201, 202, 204) comprising a base wall (201) equipped with an outlet opening (207) and a cavity (203) for containing the initial preparation; a flanged edge (204) which extends from a lateral wall (202); a covering element (206), in order to hermetically seal the cavity (203); a closing element (208) for hermetically closing the outlet opening (207); a cannula (209) fixed to the covering element (206) which extends through the outlet opening (207); wherein the injection unit (301) comprises: a perforator element (308) for perforating the covering element and for dispensing the fluid; a positioning element (309) to engage with the flanged edge (204) of the capsule (2); an abutment element (310), positioned between the perforator element (308) and the positioning element (309), which extends from perforator element (308) and is divergent in shape; the injection unit (310) being mobile between: a non-operative position, a perforating position, in which the perforator element (308) can be housed in a seat (212) of the cannula (209) of the capsule (2) and the abutment element (310) can engage in a sealed fashion with an inlet edge (213) of the seat (212); an opening position wherein the positioning element (309) can engage with the flanged edge (204) of the capsule (2) and the cannula (209) can be pushed by the abutment element (310) towards the closing element (208), detaching the closing element (208) from the base wall (201) and opening the capsule (2). A capsule for making a food preparation and a relative system comprising the dispensing machine (3) and the capsule (2) is also proposed.
A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
A package (6) comprises a single capsule (2) is proposed. The package (6) comprises a covering element (7). The covering element (7) has larger dimensions than a maximum dimension of a mouth of the seat of the dispensing machine, so that a user is forced to detach the covering element (7) from the flanged rim (204) of the capsule (2) in order to be able to insert the capsule (2) in said seat. A package (1) comprising a plurality of capsules (2), wherein each capsule comprises a flanged rim extending from said side wall; and wherein said package comprises a single covering element (3); said covering element being detachably fixed to each flanged rim of each capsule so as to seal each cavity, such as to enable a user to detach a capsule from the covering element of the package and allow use of said capsule in the dispensing machine.
A package (6) comprises a single capsule (2) is proposed. The package (6) comprises a covering element (7). The covering element (7) has larger dimensions than a maximum dimension of a mouth of the seat of the dispensing machine, so that a user is forced to detach the covering element (7) from the flanged rim (204) of the capsule (2) in order to be able to insert the capsule (2) in said seat. A package (1) comprising a plurality of capsules (2), wherein each capsule comprises a flanged rim extending from said side wall; and wherein said package comprises a single covering element (3); said covering element being detachably fixed to each flanged rim of each capsule so as to seal each cavity, such as to enable a user to detach a capsule from the covering element of the package and allow use of said capsule in the dispensing machine.
A capsule (1) for preparing a beverage comprises a glass- or cup-shaped body (2) comprising in turn: a bottom wall (3) and a side wall (4) defining an open cavity (5) and a flange (6) connected to the side wall (4) and extending around an opening (7) of the cavity (5); a filtering element (8) adapted to contain an initial product for preparing the beverage, the filtering element (8) being fixed to the flange (6); the side wall (4) comprising in its inner surface (14) a plurality of grooves (15) alternating to a plurality of reliefs (16), wherein the grooves (15) and the filtering element (8) delimit channels (17) for the passage of the beverage obtained by a dispensing fluid introduced into the capsule (1) and passing through the filtering element (8).
A capsule (1) for brewing a beverage comprises a body (2) shaped as a drinking glass or a cup, in turn comprising a base wall (3) and a side wall (4) defining a cavity (5) that is suitable for containing an initial product for brewing said beverage, said body (2) comprising an edge (6) connected to the side wall (4), extending around an opening of the cavity (5) and folded backwards towards said side wall (4).
A method for making a container containing a product comprises the steps of: - thermoforming a containing cavity (4) from a sheet material (2), said containing cavity (4) being a precursor of a body (5) of said container; - after said thermoforming, there being provided deforming a portion (7) of a wall (8) of said containing cavity (4), or a zone (81; 88) of a flange (10) that surrounds said containing cavity (4), such that after said deforming said portion (7), or said zone (81; 88), has a thickness that is less than a further portion adjacent thereto of said wall (8), or of said flange (10); filling said containing cavity (4) with a product; - applying a closing film (11) to said containing cavity (4) to close said containing cavity (4). An apparatus for making a container (3) containing a product comprising: - a thermoforming station (20; 90) for thermoforming a containing cavity (4) from a sheet material (2), said containing cavity (4) being a precursor of a body (5) of said container (3); - downstream of said thermoforming station a deforming station (30; 100) for deforming a portion (7) of wall (8) of said containing cavity (4), or a zone (88) of a flange (10) that surrounds said containing cavity (4) so as to obtain a reduction of thickness in said portion (7), or of said zone (88); - said deforming station (30) comprising a pair of punches (31, 32; 86, 85) of which at least one of said punches (31, 32; 86, 85) is a heating punch; a filling station (60) for filling said containing cavity (4) with said product to be packaged; - an application station (70) for applying a closing film (11) to said containing cavity (4) to close said containing cavity (4); - a shearing station (40) for shearing said sheet material (2).
B65B 7/16 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
B65B 47/02 - Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved with means for heating the material prior to forming
B65B 47/04 - Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved by application of mechanical pressure
B65B 51/14 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof by reciprocating or oscillating members
B65B 61/06 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for severing webs, or for separating joined packages by cutting
B65B 61/18 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for applying or incorporating package-opening or unpacking elements, e.g. tear-strips
B65B 3/02 - Machines characterised by the incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
B65B 9/04 - Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material, between opposed webs one or both webs being formed with pockets for the reception of the articles, or of the quantities of material
B65D 17/28 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness
B65D 75/32 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
A capsule for preparing a beverage includes a capsule body made by forming a sheet of thermoformable plastic material, the capsule body having: a base wall and a first portion of side wall defining a cavity suitable for containing an initial product to be combined with a fluid to obtain a final product in the form of a beverage, a first opening of the cavity opposite the base wall, an upper edge extending from the first portion of side wall and surrounding the first opening, a second opening of the cavity made in the base wall, in which the first opening is closed hermetically by a covering element fixed to the edge, the covering element being perforable by a dispensing machine in which the capsule is usable, in which the second opening is closed hermetically by a closing element that is suitable for tearing when pressure inside the cavity exceeds a preset value, the capsule further comprising a chamber located opposite the base wall with respect to the cavity and defined by a second portion of side wall and by a bottom wall of the body of the capsule, the chamber being able to communicate with the cavity through the second opening, when the closing element tears, the chamber being provided with a third opening, made in the center of the bottom wall, inside the chamber there being arranged a damping element for controlling the exit speed of the beverage, the damping element is configured in such a way as to move inside the chamber between an initial position and a final position, through the effect of the pressure of the beverage in the chamber.
B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
A capsule (1) for preparing a food product (P) comprises a casing (2) that includes a base wall (3) and a side wall (4) defining a cavity (5) adapted to contain a food preparation (P) and a flange-shaped edge (6) extending from the lateral wall (4), wherein the side wall (4) comprises a zone (4a) which is deformable along predefined pliability lines (21) to allow the casing (2) to be compressed along a direction (A) parallel to an axis of symmetry (S) of the capsule (1) between an undeformed configuration, a first intermediate deformed configuration and a second final deformed configuration. The capsule (1) further comprises a bottom (20) of the base wall (3), which comprises an opening (7), a cover element (8) fixed to the flange-shaped edge (6) to hermetically close the cavity (5) and a tube (10) fixed to the cover element (8). The tube (10) comprises a first end (11), which is arranged to receive a fluid injecting device for supplying the fluid (F) to the cavity (5) and obtaining a food production from said food preparation (P); a second end (12) through which the food product is dispensed to the outside; a body (14) that extends between said first end (11) and said second end (12) and that can slide in a sealed manner in the opening (7) of the bottom (20); in which the body (14) comprises an inner conduit (16) that extends along said body (14) in the direction of said axis of symmetry (S) and is closed at a first end by an end wall (11a) and communicates at a second end with a dispensing opening (22); the inner conduit (16) can communicate with the cavity (5) of the capsule (1) through at least one transverse conduit (17), which is arranged at a distance (L) from said second end (12) of the tube (10) chosen in such a manner that said at least one transverse conduit (17) is outside the capsule (1) when the capsule (1) is compressed along the pliability lines until a final deformed configuration. A method for dispensing a food preparation (P) contained in the capsule (1) comprises the following steps: compressing the capsule (1) until a first intermediate deformed configuration to cause the detachment of a closing element (23) of a bottom (20) of the capsule (1), introducing pressurised air into the capsule (1) to dispense the food product (P) contained therein and further compressing the capsule (1) until a second final deformed configuration.
b) of the nozzle (210; 310) is shaped into a divergent form so as to guide outwards the food preparation (P) that exits the outlet opening (207) pushed by the pressurised fluid (F) when the capsule (201) is in the second configuration (J) or in the third configuration (E).
B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
52.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING CAPSULES PROVIDED WITH FILTER
The present invention relates to a method for making a capsule provided with a body containing a filtering element suitable for receiving a product for preparing a beverage, comprising: supplying a first film (6) of thermoplastic material and a second film of filtering material (8) to a forming mould (1) according to a supplying direction (F2), superimposing said second film (8) on said first film (6), said forming mould (1) comprising a lower half mould (2) in which a plurality of cavities (3) is obtained and an upper half mould (4) provided with a plurality of stretching elements (5), one for each cavity (3), which are movable in one direction (Fl) that is perpendicular to said supplying direction (F2); pre-heating to a softening temperature said first film (6) of thermoplastic material, by a pre-heating device (10) arranged upstream of said forming mould (1); closing said forming mould (1) bringing said lower half mould (2) and said upper half mould (4) towards one another until they clamp between one another said first film (6) of thermoplastic material and said second film of filtering material (8); simultaneously forming in said cavities (3) the bodies of the capsules and the respective filtering elements, using said stretching elements (5). Additionally, the present invention relates to an apparatus for making a capsule provided with a body containing a filtering element suitable for receiving a product for preparing a beverage, comprising: one forming mould (1) comprising a lower half mould (2) wherein a plurality of cavities is obtained (3) and an upper half mould (4) provided with a plurality of stretching elements (5), one for each cavity (3), movable in one direction (F1), a supplying means (11) that is movable in one advancement direction (F2) that is perpendicular to said direction (Fl), to supply simultaneously to said forming mould (1) and to keep taut a first film (6) of thermoplastic material and a second film (8) of filtering material, a pre-heating device (10) for pre-heating at least said first film (6) of thermoplastic material before it is supplied to said forming mould (1).
B29C 51/02 - Combined thermoforming and manufacture of the preform
B29C 51/04 - Combined thermoforming and prestretching, e.g. biaxial stretching
B65D 81/00 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
53.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING CAPSULES PROVIDED WITH FILTER
The present invention relates to a method for making a capsule provided with a body containing a filtering element suitable for receiving a product for preparing a beverage, comprising: supplying a first film (6) of thermoplastic material and a second film of filtering material (8) to a forming mould (1) according to a supplying direction (F2), superimposing said second film (8) on said first film (6), said forming mould (1) comprising a lower half mould (2) in which a plurality of cavities (3) is obtained and an upper half mould (4) provided with a plurality of stretching elements (5), one for each cavity (3), which are movable in one direction (Fl) that is perpendicular to said supplying direction (F2); pre-heating to a softening temperature said first film (6) of thermoplastic material, by a pre-heating device (10) arranged upstream of said forming mould (1); closing said forming mould (1) bringing said lower half mould (2) and said upper half mould (4) towards one another until they clamp between one another said first film (6) of thermoplastic material and said second film of filtering material (8); simultaneously forming in said cavities (3) the bodies of the capsules and the respective filtering elements, using said stretching elements (5). Additionally, the present invention relates to an apparatus for making a capsule provided with a body containing a filtering element suitable for receiving a product for preparing a beverage, comprising: one forming mould (1) comprising a lower half mould (2) wherein a plurality of cavities is obtained (3) and an upper half mould (4) provided with a plurality of stretching elements (5), one for each cavity (3), movable in one direction (F1), a supplying means (11) that is movable in one advancement direction (F2) that is perpendicular to said direction (Fl), to supply simultaneously to said forming mould (1) and to keep taut a first film (6) of thermoplastic material and a second film (8) of filtering material, a pre-heating device (10) for pre-heating at least said first film (6) of thermoplastic material before it is supplied to said forming mould (1).
B29C 51/02 - Combined thermoforming and manufacture of the preform
B29C 51/04 - Combined thermoforming and prestretching, e.g. biaxial stretching
B65D 81/00 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
32 - Beers; non-alcoholic beverages
Goods & Services
Capsules [non-metallic containers]. Milk beverages, milk predominating; almond milk-based
beverages; peanut milk-based beverages; yogurt drinks;
yoghurt; drinking yogurts; milk; beverages having a milk
base; powdered milk; soya milk; rice milk; almond milk. Coffee capsules; prepared coffee and coffee-based beverages;
chocolate-based beverages; prepared cocoa and cocoa-based
beverages; tea-based beverages; ice cream drinks; beverages
based on coffee substitutes; chamomile-based beverages; ice
cream confectionery; iced cakes; ice cream desserts; ice
cream; mixtures for making water ices; instant ice cream
mixes; frozen yoghurt [confectionery ices]; powders for
making ice cream; mixtures for making ice cream products;
binding agents for ice cream; preparations for making
beverages [cocoa based]; preparations for making beverages
[chocolate based]; preparations for making beverages [coffee
based]; preparations for making beverages [tea based]. Vegetable juices [beverages]; fruit juice for use as a
beverages; sherbets [beverages]; syrups for beverages;
preparations for making beverages; powders used in the
preparation of soft drinks; powders for the preparation of
beverages; smoothies; extracts for making beverages;
concentrates for use in the preparation of soft drinks;
essences for making beverages; vegetable drinks; fruit juice
beverages.
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
32 - Beers; non-alcoholic beverages
Goods & Services
(1) Non-metallic containers, namely, capsules sold empty for ice cream-making preparations, beverage preparations, water ices preparations, sherbets preparations
(2) Milk beverages with milk predominating; Almond milk-based beverages; Peanut milk-based beverages; Yogurt drinks; Yogurt; Drinking yogurts; Milk; Beverages having a milk base; Powdered milk; Soya milk; Rice milk; Almond milk
(3) Coffee capsules; Prepared coffee and coffee-based beverages; Chocolate-based beverages; Prepared cocoa and cocoa-based beverages; Tea-based beverages; Ice cream drinks; Beverages based on coffee substitutes; Chamomile-based beverages; Ice cream confectionery; Iced cakes; Ice cream desserts; Ice cream; Mixtures for making water ices; Instant ice cream mixes; Confectionary ices namely frozen yoghurt; Powders for making ice cream; Mixtures for making ice cream products; Binding agents for ice cream; Preparations for making cocoa-based beverages; Preparations for making chocolate-based beverages; Preparations for making coffee-based beverages; Preparations for making tea-based beverages
(4) Beverages namely vegetable juices; Fruit juice for use as a beverage; Beverages namely sherbets; Syrups for beverages; Preparations for making beverages, namely, preparations for making fruit beverages, milk-based beverages, vegetable beverages, carbonated beverages, sherbet beverages, energy drinks, soft drinks, sorbets, sport beverages, non-carbonated beverages, non-alcoholic frozen flavored beverages, frozen fruit-based beverages; Powders used in the preparation of soft drinks; Powders for the preparation of beverages, namely, fruit-based beverages, vegetable beverages, carbonated beverages, sherbet beverages, energy drinks, soft drinks, sorbets, sport beverages, non-carbonated beverages, non-alcoholic frozen flavored beverages, frozen fruit-based beverages; Smoothies; Extracts for making beverages, namely, beverage flavourings; Concentrates for use in the preparation of soft drinks; Syrups for making non-alcoholic beverages; Vegetable drinks; Fruit juice beverages
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
32 - Beers; non-alcoholic beverages
Goods & Services
Non-metallic containers sold empty for ice cream-making preparations, beverage preparations, water ice preparations, sherbet preparations Milk beverages, milk predominating; almond milk-based beverages; peanut milk-based beverages; yogurt drinks; yoghurt; drinking yogurts; milk; beverages having a milk base; powdered milk; soya milk; rice milk; almond milk Coffee capsules containing coffee for brewing; prepared coffee and coffee-based beverages; chocolate-based beverages; prepared cocoa and cocoa-based beverages; tea-based beverages; ice cream drinks; beverages based on coffee substitutes; chamomile-based beverages; ice cream confectionery, frozen; iced cakes; ice cream desserts; ice cream; mixtures for making water ices, namely, flavoring syrups, powders and concentrates for shaved ice confections; instant ice cream mixes; frozen yoghurt confectionery ices; powders for making ice cream; mixtures for making ice cream products; starch-based binding agents for ice cream; preparations for making cocoa-based beverages; preparations for making chocolate-based beverages; preparations for making coffee-based beverages; preparations for making tea-based beverages Vegetable juices; fruit juice beverages; sherbet beverages; syrups for beverages; preparations for making beverages, namely, preparations for making fruit beverages, milk-based beverages, vegetable beverages, carbonated beverages, sherbet beverages, energy drinks, soft drinks, sorbets, sport beverages, non-carbonated beverages, non-alcoholic frozen flavored beverages, frozen fruit-based beverages; powders used in the preparation of soft drinks; powders for the preparation of fruit-based beverages, vegetable beverages, carbonated beverages, sherbet beverages, energy drinks, soft drinks, sorbets, sport beverages, non-carbonated beverages, non-alcoholic frozen flavored beverages, frozen fruit-based beverages; smoothies; extracts for making beverages, namely, vegetable, non-alcoholic fruit, juice, cereal, seeds, legumes and herbal extract for making beverages; concentrates for use in the preparation of soft drinks; essences for making non-alcoholic beverages; vegetable drinks; fruit juice beverages
58.
Machine and method for making capsules for beverages
A machine for making capsules containing a product includes a forming station for forming in a sheet of thermoformable plastic material at least a casing of a capsule having a cavity, a shearing station with a punch and a die for cutting the sheet so as to separate the capsule along a respective edge, and a filling station for dosing the product into the cavity. During the cutting, the punch moves to cut the sheet with the die and then lift and detach the capsule from the sheet. The punch and the die are movable away from each other for placing the capsule on the sheet, and a through opening is created in the sheet by separating the capsule. The through opening has a passage section smaller than external dimensions of the edge to allow the sheet to support and move the capsule along an advancing direction.
B65B 61/06 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for severing webs, or for separating joined packages by cutting
B65B 3/02 - Machines characterised by the incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
B65B 9/04 - Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material, between opposed webs one or both webs being formed with pockets for the reception of the articles, or of the quantities of material
B65B 57/10 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of articles or materials to be packaged
B26F 1/40 - Cutting-outStamping-out using a press, e.g. of the ram type
A capsule (1, 1a; 1b; 1c; 1d) for preparing a beverage comprises a capsule body (3) made by forming a sheet of thermoformable plastic material, said capsule body (3) comprises: - a base wall (4) and a first portion of side wall (5) defining a cavity (6) suitable for containing an initial product (P) to be combined with a fluid to obtain a final product in the form of a beverage, a first opening (8) of said cavity (6) opposite said base wall (4), an upper edge (7) extending from said first portion of side wall (5) and surrounding said first opening (8), a second opening (9) of said cavity made in said base wall (4), in which said first opening (8) is closed hermetically by a covering element (10) fixed to said edge (7), said covering element (10) being perforable by injecting means of a dispensing machine in which said capsule (1, 1a; 1b; 1c; 1d) is usable, in which said second opening (9) is closed hermetically by a closing element (11) that is suitable for tearing when pressure inside said cavity (6) exceeds a preset value, said capsule further comprising a chamber (12) located opposite the side base wall (4) with respect to the cavity (6) and defined by a second portion (13) of side wall and by a bottom wall (14) of the body (3) of the capsule, said chamber (12) being able to communicate with the cavity (6) through the second opening (9), when the closing element (11) tears, said chamber (12) being provided with a third opening (15), made in the centre of the bottom wall (14), inside the said chamber (12) there being arranged a damping element (16; 16a) for controlling the exit speed of the beverage, said damping element is configured in such a way as to move inside said chamber (12) between an initial position and a final position, through the effect of the pressure of said beverage in said chamber (6).
A capsule (1, 1a; 1b; 1c; 1d) for preparing a beverage comprises a capsule body (3) made by forming a sheet of thermoformable plastic material, said capsule body (3) comprises: - a base wall (4) and a first portion of side wall (5) defining a cavity (6) suitable for containing an initial product (P) to be combined with a fluid to obtain a final product in the form of a beverage, a first opening (8) of said cavity (6) opposite said base wall (4), an upper edge (7) extending from said first portion of side wall (5) and surrounding said first opening (8), a second opening (9) of said cavity made in said base wall (4), in which said first opening (8) is closed hermetically by a covering element (10) fixed to said edge (7), said covering element (10) being perforable by injecting means of a dispensing machine in which said capsule (1, 1a; 1b; 1c; 1d) is usable, in which said second opening (9) is closed hermetically by a closing element (11) that is suitable for tearing when pressure inside said cavity (6) exceeds a preset value, said capsule further comprising a chamber (12) located opposite the side base wall (4) with respect to the cavity (6) and defined by a second portion (13) of side wall and by a bottom wall (14) of the body (3) of the capsule, said chamber (12) being able to communicate with the cavity (6) through the second opening (9), when the closing element (11) tears, said chamber (12) being provided with a third opening (15), made in the centre of the bottom wall (14), inside the said chamber (12) there being arranged a damping element (16; 16a) for controlling the exit speed of the beverage, said damping element is configured in such a way as to move inside said chamber (12) between an initial position and a final position, through the effect of the pressure of said beverage in said chamber (6).
The present disclosure is directed to disclosed compounds of Formula (la) that modulate, e.g., address underlying defects in cellular processing of CFTR activity.
A capsule comprises a casing (202) that includes: a base wall (203) and a side wall (204) defining a cavity (205) that is suitable for containing a food preparation (P); a flange- shaped edge (206) extending from the side wall (204), the side wall (204) being deformable along preset lines of pliability (219, 220) to enable the casing (202) to be compressed along a direction (A) that is transverse to the base wall (202). The capsule (201) further comprises: a cover element (208) fixed to the flange edge (206) to close the cavity.(205) hermetically and a nozzle (210; 310), fixed to the cover element (208), which is housed in the cavity (205). The nozzle (210; 310) comprises: a first end (211; 311) and a second end (212; 312) that are opposite; a first portion (213; 313) that includes the first end (211; 311), is arranged for receiving injection means of fluid (F) and comprises a plurality of openings (213a; 313a) for supplying the fluid (F) from the injection means to the cavity (205); a second portion (214; 314) that includes the second end (212; 312), extends through the outlet opening (207) and comprises a first tubular part (214a; 314a) with a constant section, and a second part (214b; 314b) that is shaped with respect to the first part (214a; 314a), in which the second portion (214; 314) further comprises an outer flange (215; 315) that peripherally surrounds the second end (212; 312) and closes the outlet opening (207) when the capsule (201) is in a first, undeformed, configuration (K). The outer flange (214; 314) of the nozzle (210; 310) is configured for pushing the closing element (209) outwards to open the capsule (201), when the capsule (201) is compressed to pass from the first configuration (K) to a second, deformed, configuration (J). Moreover, the second part (214b; 314b) of the nozzle (210; 310) is configured for projecting beyond the base wall (203) of the capsule (201) when the capsule (201) is further compressed passing from the second configuration (J) to a third' configuration (E), which is deformed further. In addition, the second part (214b; 314b) of the nozzle (210; 310) is shaped into a divergent form so as to guide outwards the food preparation (P) that exits the outlet opening (207) pushed by the pressurised fluid (F) when the capsule (201) is in the second configuration (J) or in the third configuration (E).
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
32 - Beers; non-alcoholic beverages
Goods & Services
Capsules [non-metallic containers]. Milk beverages, milk predominating; Almond milk-based beverages; Peanut milk-based beverages; Yogurt drinks; Yoghurt; Drinking yogurts; Milk; Beverages having a milk base; Powdered milk; Soya milk; Rice milk; Almond milk. Coffee capsules; Prepared coffee and coffee-based beverages; Chocolate-based beverages; Prepared cocoa and cocoa-based beverages; Tea-based beverages; Ice cream drinks; Beverages based on coffee substitutes; Chamomile-based beverages; Ice cream confectionery; Iced cakes; Ice cream desserts; Ice cream; Mixtures for making water ices; Instant ice cream mixes; Frozen yoghurt [confectionery ices]; Powders for making ice cream; Mixtures for making ice cream products; Binding agents for ice cream; Preparations for making beverages [cocoa based]; Preparations for making beverages [chocolate based]; Preparations for making beverages [coffee based]; Preparations for making beverages [tea based]. Vegetable juices [beverages]; Fruit juice for use as a beverages; Sherbets [beverages]; Syrups for beverages; Preparations for making beverages; Powders used in the preparation of soft drinks; Powders for the preparation of beverages; Smoothies; Extracts for making beverages; Concentrates for use in the preparation of soft drinks; Essences for making beverages; Vegetable drinks; Fruit juice beverages.
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
32 - Beers; non-alcoholic beverages
Goods & Services
Capsules [non-metallic containers]. Milk beverages, milk predominating; Almond milk-based beverages; Peanut milk-based beverages; Yogurt drinks; Yoghurt; Drinking yogurts; Milk; Beverages having a milk base; Powdered milk; Soya milk; Rice milk; Almond milk. Coffee capsules; Prepared coffee and coffee-based beverages; Chocolate-based beverages; Prepared cocoa and cocoa-based beverages; Tea-based beverages; Ice cream drinks; Beverages based on coffee substitutes; Chamomile-based beverages; Ice cream confectionery; Iced cakes; Ice cream desserts; Ice cream; Mixtures for making water ices; Instant ice cream mixes; Frozen yoghurt [confectionery ices]; Powders for making ice cream; Mixtures for making ice cream products; Binding agents for ice cream; Preparations for making beverages [cocoa based]; Preparations for making beverages [chocolate based]; Preparations for making beverages [coffee based]; Preparations for making beverages [tea based]. Vegetable juices [beverages]; Fruit juice for use as a beverages; Sherbets [beverages]; Syrups for beverages; Preparations for making beverages; Powders used in the preparation of soft drinks; Powders for the preparation of beverages; Smoothies; Extracts for making beverages; Concentrates for use in the preparation of soft drinks; Essences for making beverages; Vegetable drinks; Fruit juice beverages.
A capsule for beverages includes a casing made by forming a sheet of thermoformable plastic material, the casing including: a base wall and a side wall defining a cavity suitable for containing an initial product to be combined with a fluid to obtain a final product in the form of a beverage, a first opening of the cavity opposite the base wall, an edge extending from the side wall and surrounding the first opening and a second opening made in the base wall. The first opening is closed hermetically by a cover element fixed to the edge, said the cover element being perforable by an injection arrangement of a dispensing machine in which the capsule is usable. The second opening is closed hermetically by a closing element) suitable for tearing when pressure inside the cavity exceeds a predetermined value. The capsule further includes a chamber placed opposite the base wall with respect to the cavity, the chamber being able to communicate with the cavity through the second opening, when the closing element tears, the chamber being provided with an outlet opening, made in the center of a bottom wall opposite the base wall. Inside the chamber a damping element is arranged that can communicate with the cavity through the second opening, when the closing element tears, the damping element being sized in such a manner as to prevent the occurrence of the water hammer phenomenon at the moment of tearing of the closing element, or at least to reduce considerably the intensity of the pressure waves generated by the phenomenon, the damping element acting also as a resting element for the closing element when the latter is deformed through the effect of a pressure increase inside the cavity.
A capsule, including: a deformable casing defining a cavity containing an initial product joined to a fluid for making a final product; a nozzle associated with the casing to inject the fluid of a brewing machine, the nozzle having a longitudinal side wall being provided with at least one outflow opening to the cavity, and the nozzle having an end wall provided with a second opening enabling the final product to exit from the cavity.
A capsule, including: a deformable casing defining a cavity containing an initial product joined to a fluid for making a final product; a nozzle associated with the casing to inject the fluid of a brewing machine, the nozzle having a longitudinal side wall being provided with at least one outflow opening to the cavity, and the nozzle having an end wall provided with a second opening enabling the final product to exit from the cavity.
A beverage dispensing machine for producing a beverage from a capsule containing a product, includes an injecting arrangement arranged for piercing a covering element of the capsule and injecting into the latter a liquid interacting with the product to make a beverage, a housing element provided with a seat into which the capsule is insertable, a dispensing unit for dispensing said liquid into the capsule, said housing element rests on elastic elements and is slidable inside a chamber obtained in a box element that is insertable into a space of the dispensing unit, the chamber being provided with a fixed support intended for constituting a rest for a bottom of the capsule when the latter is inserted into the seat.
A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
An air freshener comprises a thermoformed shell (3) defining a cavity (4) containing a volatile substance (2), a closing film (5) attached to said shell (3) in a first boundary region (6) surrounding said cavity (4) to close an opening (7) of said cavity (4), a breathable film (8) attached to said shell (3) in a second boundary region (9) surrounding said first boundary region (6) so that between said closing film (5), a wall (12) of said shell (3) and said breathable film (8) a chamber is defined (11), said closing film (5) being peelable at said first boundary region (6) and said first boundary region (6) comprising a shaped portion (10) defining a preferential area of detachment of said closing film (5) from said shell (3) to enable said volatile substance (2) to pass from said cavity (4) to said chamber (11) when said air freshener (1) is activated by a force (F) pressing on said shell (3).
A packaging machine for packaging containers (100) containing a product for preparing a beverage comprises a forming station (2) for forming on a thermoformable plastics sheet (50) mobile along an advancing direction (A) a plurality of cavities (51) that are arranged according to a plurality of forming rows (D), which are parallel to the advancing direction (A), the cavities (51) of two adjacent forming rows (D) being arranged staggered and close each other for reducing a respective mutual distance (dl), an inserting station (3) for inserting inside each cavity (51) a respective container (100), a closing station (4) for applying and fixing to the sheet (50) a covering film (70) in order to close the cavities (51) and carrying out respective sealed housings (55), each of which containing a respective container (100), and a first cutting station (5) for cutting the sheet (50) and the covering film (70) so as to obtain packages (60), each of which comprising a plurality of sealed housings (55) that are aligned according to at least one packaging row (C) that is parallel to a packaging direction (B), which is transverse to the advancing direction (A), so that the packaging row (C) of each package (60) comprises cavities (51) of adjacent forming rows (D).
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B65B 9/04 - Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material, between opposed webs one or both webs being formed with pockets for the reception of the articles, or of the quantities of material
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65B 47/02 - Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved with means for heating the material prior to forming
B65B 5/08 - Packaging groups of articles, the articles being individually gripped or guided for transfer to the containers or receptacles
B65B 35/38 - Arranging and feeding articles in groups by grippers by suction-operated grippers
B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
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MACHINE AND METHOD FOR MAKING CAPSULES FOR BEVERAGES
A machine for making capsules containing a product (P) for preparing a beverage comprises: a forming station (2) for forming on a sheet (100) of thermoformable plastic material, which is mobile along an advancing direction (F), at least a casing (51) of a capsule (50) that is provided with a cavity (52), the casing (51) projecting from a first side (100a) of the sheet (100) and the cavity (52) being open on a second side (100b) of the sheet (100); a shearing station (4) provided with punch means (41) and die means (42) that are opposite and movable in approaching in a cutting step (C) for cutting the sheet (100) so as to separate the capsule ( 50) along a respective edge (53); a filling station (3) for dosing the product (P) into the cavity (52); in the cutting step (C), the punch means (41) being mobile so as to abut the first side (100a) of the sheet (100), cut the latter in cooperation with the die means (42) and then lift and detach the capsule (50) from the sheet (100), the punch means (41) and the die means (42) in a detaching step (D) being mobile away from each other for placing the capsule (50) on the second side (100b) of the sheet (100), a through opening (101), which is carried out on sheet (100) by separating the capsule (50), having a passage section (Al) smaller than external dimensions (A2) of the edge (53) in order for allowing the sheet (100) supporting and moving the capsule (50) along the advancing direction (F).
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B65B 9/04 - Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material, between opposed webs one or both webs being formed with pockets for the reception of the articles, or of the quantities of material
B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
B65B 3/02 - Machines characterised by the incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
B65B 57/10 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of articles or materials to be packaged
A capsule, including: a deformable casing defining a cavity containing an initial product joined to a fluid for making a final product; a nozzle associated with the casing to inject the fluid of a brewing machine, the nozzle having a longitudinal side wall being provided with at least one outflow opening to the cavity, and the nozzle having an end wall provided with a second opening enabling the final product to exit from the cavity.
A capsule, including: a casing containing an initial product to be joined to a fluid for making a final product; a nozzle associated with the casing and having a longitudinal side wall and a first end provided with a first opening suitable to engage a fluid injecting arrangement of a brewing machine, said longitudinal side wall being provided with at least one outflow opening connected to the first opening through a first duct for dispensing said fluid in the cavity in a injecting step; and a mixing element rotatably coupled with the nozzle at the outflow opening and shaped in such a manner as to divert at least one jet of fluid coming from the outflow opening and be rotated by said jet around said nozzle so as to create inside said cavity a vortex flow of fluid and product.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Containers of metal; sheets of metal. Machine tools; packaging machines; packing machines; canning
machines; machines for working plastics; die-stamping
machines. Plastic sheets for wrapping or packaging purposes. Sheets of plastic for use in manufacture. Containers, not of metal [storage, transport]; non-metallic
containers; containers produced from material in plastic
sheets. Packaging for others; canning of goods for others. Working of material in sheets for others.
A capsule (1) for beverages comprises a casing (2) made by forming a sheet of thermoformable plastic material, said casing (2) comprising: a base wall (3) and a side wall (4) defining a cavity (5) suitable for containing an initial product (P) to be combined with a fluid to obtain a final product in the form of a beverage, a first opening (6) of said cavity (5) opposite said base wall (3), an edge (7) extending from said side wall (4) and surrounding said first opening (6) and a second opening (8) made in said base wall (3). Said first opening (6) is closed hermetically by a closing element (9) fixed to said edge (7), said closing element (9) being perforable by injection means (10) of a dispensing machine in which said capsule is usable. Said second opening (8) is closed hermetically by a closing element (11) suitable for tearing when pressure inside said cavity (5) exceeds a predetermined value. The capsule (1) further comprises a chamber (12) placed opposite the base wall (3) with respect to the cavity (5), said chamber (12) being able to communicate with the cavity (5) through the second opening (8), when the closing element (11) tears, said chamber (12) being provided with an outlet opening (13), made in the centre of a bottom wall (31) opposite the base wall (3). Inside said chamber (12) a damping element (14) is arranged that can communicate with the cavity (5) through the second opening (8), when the closing element (11) tears, said damping element (14) being sized in such a manner as to prevent the occurrence of the water hammer phenomenon at the moment of tearing of the closing element (11), or at least to reduce considerably the intensity of the pressure waves generated by the aforesaid phenomenon, said damping element (14) acting also as a resting element for said closing element (11) when the latter is deformed through the effect of a pressure increase inside the cavity (5).
A capsule for beverages comprises a chamber, which is placed on an opposite side to a base wall with respect to a cavity. The chamber is configured to communicate with the cavity through the second opening, and to be equipped with an exit opening, a damping element being arranged inside said chamber to control an output speed of the beverage and to prevent occurrence of water hammer when the closing element tears. The damping element comprises a body having a plan shape corresponding to a shape of a cross section of the chamber and dimensions such that between the damping element and a side wall of said chamber, an annular passage of reduced width remains, not exceeding 2 mm, so that a speed of said beverage, that passes through the passage and generate a pressure difference between an entrance and an exit of the passage, is slowed down.
A capsule for beverages comprises a casing (2) in turn comprising a base wall (3) and a side wall (4) defining a cavity (5) suitable for containing an initial product (P) to be combined with a fluid (F) to obtain an end product and also an edge (7) extending from the side wall (4). The capsule further comprises a cover element (8) fixed to the edge (7) to close the cavity (5) hermetically, which is perforable by extracting means of a dispensing machine (60) in which said capsule is usable. The casing (2) is made by forming a sheet of thermoformable plastic material and the edge (7) comprises a sealing element (9) comprising at least one protrusion (10) facing the base wall (3) which is also obtainable by forming the sheet material that defines at least one further cavity (11) which opens upwards in a direction opposite said base wall (3) and has a bottom with a thickness (19) comprised between 0.15 mm and 0.90 mm. The cover element 8 has dimensions so as to cover only partially the edge (7).
A capsule for beverages comprises a casing (2) in turn comprising a base wall (3) and a side wall (4) defining a cavity (5) suitable for containing an initial product (P) to be combined with a fluid (F) to obtain an end product and also an edge (7) extending from the side wall (4). The capsule further comprises a cover element (8) fixed to the edge (7) to close the cavity (5) hermetically, which is perforable by extracting means of a dispensing machine (60) in which said capsule is usable. The casing (2) is made by forming a sheet of thermoformable plastic material and the edge (7) comprises a sealing element (9) comprising at least one protrusion (10) facing the base wall (3) which is also obtainable by forming the sheet material that defines at least one further cavity (11) which opens upwards in a direction opposite said base wall (3) and has a bottom with a thickness (19) comprised between 0.15 mm and 0.90 mm. The cover element 8 has dimensions so as to cover only partially the edge (7).
The apparatus includes an operating unit, which can be a welding unit for welding a closing film to an edge zone of a containing element or a separating unit for separating containing elements from portions of sheet material. The apparatus includes a control unit programmed to enable the operating unit to selectively process a continuous strip of containing elements or discrete groups of containing elements.
B65G 17/12 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface comprising a series of individual load-carriers fixed, or normally fixed, relative to traction element
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B65B 7/16 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
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B65B 3/02 - Machines characterised by the incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
B65B 3/04 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles
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B29C 65/74 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by welding and severing
B29C 65/78 - Means for handling the parts to be joined, e.g. for making containers or hollow articles
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B65B 61/20 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for adding cards, coupons or other inserts to package contents
The apparatus includes an operating unit, which can be a welding unit for welding a closing film to an edge zone of a containing element or a separating unit for separating containing elements from portions of sheet material. The apparatus includes a control unit programmed to enable the operating unit to selectively process a continuous strip of containing elements or discrete groups of containing elements.
B26D 1/18 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member moving about an axis with a circular cutting member, e.g. disc cutter rotating about a movable axis mounted on a movable carriage
B65G 17/12 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface comprising a series of individual load-carriers fixed, or normally fixed, relative to traction element
B26D 1/20 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member moving about an axis with a circular cutting member, e.g. disc cutter coacting with a fixed member
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B29C 65/08 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using ultrasonic vibrations
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B65B 7/16 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
B65B 61/06 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for severing webs, or for separating joined packages by cutting
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B32B 37/22 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of both discrete and continuous layers
B32B 37/26 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with at least one layer which influences the bonding during the laminating process, e.g. release layers or pressure equalising layers
B65B 3/02 - Machines characterised by the incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
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B65B 61/20 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for adding cards, coupons or other inserts to package contents
An apparatus for making a capsule provided with a shell containing a filtering element suitable for receiving a product for preparing a beverage or the like includes a superimposing assembly for applying a film of filtering material to at least one shell with a cavity in order to cover an opening of the cavity. The shell is moved along a first advancement direction and the apparatus further includes a locking assembly to lock the film to the shell, and a first stretching device included in a first stretching station for heating and stretching a portion of the film facing the cavity in order to obtain a filtering element.
B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
B65B 3/02 - Machines characterised by the incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
B65B 51/04 - Applying separate sealing or securing members, e.g. clips
B65B 51/10 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof
B65B 61/00 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
B29C 51/04 - Combined thermoforming and prestretching, e.g. biaxial stretching
B65B 47/02 - Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved with means for heating the material prior to forming
B65B 47/06 - Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved by application of mechanical pressure using folding dies
B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
B29C 51/26 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
A beverage dispensing machine (1; 1A; 1B) for producing a beverage from a capsule (7) containing a product, comprises injecting means (27) arranged for piercing a covering element (55) of said capsule (7) and injecting into the latter a liquid interacting with said product to make a beverage, a housing element (38) provided with a seat (29) into which said capsule (7) is insertable, a dispensing unit (10) for dispensing said liquid into said capsule (7), said housing element rests on elastic elements (30) and is slidable inside a chamber (33) obtained in a box element (6) that is insertable into a space (11) of said dispensing unit (10), said chamber (33) being provided with a fixed support (35) intended for constituting a rest for a bottom (40) of the capsule (7) when the latter is inserted into said seat (29).
A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
A beverage dispensing machine (1; 1A; 1B) for producing a beverage from a capsule (7) containing a product, comprises injecting means (27) arranged for piercing a covering element (55) of said capsule (7) and injecting into the latter a liquid interacting with said product to make a beverage, a housing element (38) provided with a seat (29) into which said capsule (7) is insertable, a dispensing unit (10) for dispensing said liquid into said capsule (7), said housing element rests on elastic elements (30) and is slidable inside a chamber (33) obtained in a box element (6) that is insertable into a space (11) of said dispensing unit (10), said chamber (33) being provided with a fixed support (35) intended for constituting a rest for a bottom (40) of the capsule (7) when the latter is inserted into said seat (29).
A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
A capsule for beverages comprises a casing (2) in turn comprising: a base wall (3) and a side wall (4) defining a cavity (5) that is suitable for containing an initial product (P) to be combined with a fluid (F) to obtain a final product, and further a flange rim (7) extending from the side wall (4). The base wall (3) has an opening bounded by a base rim (3a) extending up to said side wall (4); wherein said capsule further comprises a cover element (8), fixed to said flange rim (7) to seal hermetically said cavity (5) which is perforable by extracting means or injecting means of a dispensing machine in which said capsule is usable, and a closing element (9) fixed to said base rim (3a) to seal hermetically said capsule, which is respectively perforable by injecting means or extracting means of said dispensing machine; said capsule being characterised in that said closing element (9) is of greater dimensions than said base wall (3) and is also fixed to said side wall (4) to remain joined to said capsule even in the presence of a pressure increase inside said capsule.
A capsule for beverages comprises a casing (2) in turn comprising: a base wall (3) and a side wall (4) defining a cavity (5) that is suitable for containing an initial product (P) to be combined with a fluid (F) to obtain a final product, and further a flange rim (7) extending from the side wall (4). The base wall (3) has an opening bounded by a base rim (3a) extending up to said side wall (4); wherein said capsule further comprises a cover element (8), fixed to said flange rim (7) to seal hermetically said cavity (5) which is perforable by extracting means or injecting means of a dispensing machine in which said capsule is usable, and a closing element (9) fixed to said base rim (3a) to seal hermetically said capsule, which is respectively perforable by injecting means or extracting means of said dispensing machine; said capsule being characterised in that said closing element (9) is of greater dimensions than said base wall (3) and is also fixed to said side wall (4) to remain joined to said capsule even in the presence of a pressure increase inside said capsule.
A capsule includes a deformable and/or compressible casing that is provided with a base wall and with a side wall that define a cavity containing an initial product to be combined with a fluid to obtain a final product and with a nozzle provided with a plurality of openings for the passage of the fluid. The nozzle engages an outflow portion of the base wall and is arranged for exiting from the cavity through the outflow portion when the casing is compressed and/or crushed. The nozzle includes a first portion abutting on and sliding with interference inside the outflow portion in a sealed manner so that the final product exits the cavity at least initially only through at least one further opening of the nozzle.
B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
91.
CAPSULE FOR BEVERAGES AND RESPECTIVE PRODUCTION APPARATUS AND METHOD
A capsule for beverages comprises a casing (2) in turn comprising a base wall (3) and a side wall (4) defining a cavity (5) suitable for containing an initial product (P) to be combined with a fluid (F) to obtain an end product, and further an edge (7) extending from the side wall (4). The capsule further comprises a covering element (8) fixed to the edge (7) to close the cavity hermetically (5), which is pierceable by extracting means of a dispensing machine (60) wherein said capsule is usable. The casing (2) is made by forming a sheet of thermoformable plastics and the edge (7) comprises a sealing element (9) comprising at least one protrusion (10) facing the base wall (3) that is also obtainable by said sheet forming that defines at least one further cavity (11) suitable for containing a fluid, for example air or inert gas. The covering element (8) is fixed to seal hermetically also the further cavity (1 1) so as to create a cushion that is deformable between the edge (7) and the covering element (8) that defines the sealing element (9) arranged for sealingly engaging, when compressed, with abutting means (64) of a dispensing machine (60).
A capsule for beverages comprises a casing (2) in turn comprising a base wall (3) and a side wall (4) defining a cavity (5) suitable for containing an initial product (P) to be combined with a fluid (F) to obtain an end product, and further an edge (7) extending from the side wall (4). The capsule further comprises a covering element (8) fixed to the edge (7) to close the cavity hermetically (5), which is pierceable by extracting means of a dispensing machine (60) wherein said capsule is usable. The casing (2) is made by forming a sheet of thermoformable plastics and the edge (7) comprises a sealing element (9) comprising at least one protrusion (10) facing the base wall (3) that is also obtainable by said sheet forming that defines at least one further cavity (11) suitable for containing a fluid, for example air or inert gas. The covering element (8) is fixed to seal hermetically also the further cavity (1 1) so as to create a cushion that is deformable between the edge (7) and the covering element (8) that defines the sealing element (9) arranged for sealingly engaging, when compressed, with abutting means (64) of a dispensing machine (60).
A method for making a capsule (100) that is usable in a brewing machine and comprises a casing (101) provided with a cavity (105) and containing a filtering element (60) made of non-woven material arranged for receiving an initial product (P1) for preparing a final product in said brewing machine, the method comprising: - making a filtering element (60) comprising a central portion (61) intended for containing the initial product (P1) and at least one gripping portion (62; 162; 61a); - inserting into the cavity (105) the filtering element (60), the casing (101) and/or the filtering element (60) being arranged in such a manner that the gripping portion (62; 162; 61a) protrudes from the casing (101), in particular extending outwards from a rim (104) of the casing (101); - fixing the filtering element (60) to the casing (101), in particular fixing to the rim (104); - filling the filtering element (60) with a dose of the initial product (P1); - applying and fixing a covering element (70; 75) to the casing (101), in particular to the rim (104), in such a manner as to close hermetically inside the cavity (105) the filtering element (60) and the initial product (P1); - reinforcing the gripping portion (62; 162; 61 a) to enable a user grasping the latter to remove at least the filtering element (60) from the casing (101) after use, said reinforcing comprising: - providing in the covering element (70; 75) a cover portion (71; 75a) and superimposing and associating said cover portion (71; 75a) with the gripping portion (62; 61a) and/or • hot pressing the gripping portion (162; 61a) in such a manner as to press and compact fibres of at least one external surface layer of said non-woven material and reduce a thickness of said non-woven material by a percentage comprised between 30 and 50 %.
B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
B65B 61/18 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for applying or incorporating package-opening or unpacking elements, e.g. tear-strips
B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
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METHOD FOR MAKING A FILTERING ELEMENT AND FILTERING ELEMENT
A method for making a filtering element (5; 10; 15) from a film (1) of non-woven material, said filtering element (5; 10; 15) being associable with a container (30; 50) for containing and/or retaining a product (P), comprises hot pressing at least one defined portion of said film (1) or of said filtering element so as to obtain a pressed portion (2, 3; 12) in which fibres, in particular synthetic and/or plastic fibres, of at least one external surface layer of said non-woven material are compacted and pressed together and in which a thickness of said non-woven material is reduced by a percentage comprised between 30 and 50%.
A capsule, comprises: - a deformable and/or crushable casing (2) provided with a base wall (3) and a side wall (4) defining a cavity (5) suitable for containing an initial product (P) to be joined to a fluid (F) for making a final product (B); - a nozzle (107; 207; 307; 407; 507; 607) associated with the casing (2) and comprising a longitudinal side wall (110; 210; 310; 410; 510; 610) and a first end (108; 208; 308; 408; 508; 608) provided with a first opening (113; 213; 313; 413; 513; 613) suitable to engage injecting means of the fluid (F) of a brewing machine, the longitudinal side wall (110; 210; 310; 410; 510; 610) being provided with at least one outflow opening (111; 211; 311; 411; 511; 611) connected to the first opening (113; 213; 313; 413; 513; 613) through a first duct (114; 214; 314; 414; 514; 614) for introducing the fluid (F) in the cavity (5) in an injecting step (J); the nozzle (107; 207; 307; 407; 507; 607) comprises at least one delivering opening (118; 218; 318; 418; 518; 618) made along the longitudinal side wall (110; 210; 310; 410; 510; 610) and a second end (109; 209; 309; 409; 509; 609) that is opposite to the first end (108; 208; 308; 408; 508; 608), comes out from the cavity (5) through an exit opening (31) of the base wall (3) and is provided with a second opening (116; 216; 316; 416; 516; 616) connected to the delivering opening (118; 218; 318; 418; 518; 618) through a second duct (117; 217; 317; 417; 517; 617) for enabling the final product (B) to exit from the cavity (5) and be delivered directly into a fruition container in a delivering step (E).
A capsule, comprises: - a deformable and/or crushable casing (2) provided with a base wall (3) and a side wall (4) defining a cavity (5) suitable for containing an initial product (P) to be joined to a fluid (F) for making a final product (B); - a nozzle (107; 207; 307; 407; 507; 607) associated with the casing (2) and comprising a longitudinal side wall (110; 210; 310; 410; 510; 610) and a first end (108; 208; 308; 408; 508; 608) provided with a first opening (113; 213; 313; 413; 513; 613) suitable to engage injecting means of the fluid (F) of a brewing machine, the longitudinal side wall (110; 210; 310; 410; 510; 610) being provided with at least one outflow opening (111; 211; 311; 411; 511; 611) connected to the first opening (113; 213; 313; 413; 513; 613) through a first duct (114; 214; 314; 414; 514; 614) for introducing the fluid (F) in the cavity (5) in an injecting step (J); the nozzle (107; 207; 307; 407; 507; 607) comprises at least one delivering opening (118; 218; 318; 418; 518; 618) made along the longitudinal side wall (110; 210; 310; 410; 510; 610) and a second end (109; 209; 309; 409; 509; 609) that is opposite to the first end (108; 208; 308; 408; 508; 608), comes out from the cavity (5) through an exit opening (31) of the base wall (3) and is provided with a second opening (116; 216; 316; 416; 516; 616) connected to the delivering opening (118; 218; 318; 418; 518; 618) through a second duct (117; 217; 317; 417; 517; 617) for enabling the final product (B) to exit from the cavity (5) and be delivered directly into a fruition container in a delivering step (E).
A capsule, comprises: - a casing (2) provided with a base wall (3) and with a side wall (4) defining a cavity (5) suitable for containing an initial product (P) to be joined to a fluid (F) for making a final product (B); - a nozzle (7; 70) associated with the casing (2) and comprising a longitudinal side wall (10; 80) and a first end (8; 78) provided with a first opening (13; 73) suitable to engage fluid injecting means of a brewing machine, said longitudinal side wall (10; 80) being provided with at least one outflow opening (11; 71) connected to the first opening (13; 73) through a first duct (14; 74) for dispensing said fluid (F) in the cavity (5) in a injecting step (J); - a mixing element (20) rotatably coupled with the nozzle (7; 70) at the outflow opening (11; 71) and shaped in such a manner as to divert at least one jet (L) of fluid (F) coming from the outflow opening (11; 71) and be rotated by said jet (L) around said nozzle (7; 70) so as to create inside said cavity (5) a vortex flow of fluid and product.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
32 - Beers; non-alcoholic beverages
33 - Alcoholic beverages other than beer
43 - Food and drink services, temporary accommodation
Goods & Services
(1) Automatic vending machines; Automatic drink and food vending machines, and parts therefor; beverage processing and dispensing machines for the preparation of beverages, namely milk predominating beverages, coffee, artificial coffee, decaffeinated coffee, tea, tea-based drinks, malt-based beverages, cocoa-based beverages, chocolate-based beverages, beverages based on barley, soups, herbal teas, and parts therefor; beverage dispensing machines for the preparation of beverages by infusion of a product in a capsule or the likes, and parts therefor; dispensing machines for capsules and pods that are for the preparation of infusion drinks and beverages, and parts therefor; coffee grinders other than hand-operated; spare parts and cartridges for drink vending machines; spare parts and cartridges for beverages dispensing machines, for machines for the preparation of beverages, namely milk predominating beverages, coffee, artificial coffee, decaffeinated coffee, tea, tea-based drinks, malt-based beverages, cocoa-based beverages, chocolate-based beverages, beverages based on barley, soups, herbal teas; spare parts and cartridges for dispensing machines for capsules and pods that are for the preparation of infusion drinks and beverages; Electric machines for the preparation of beverages, namely milk predominating beverages, coffee, artificial coffee, decaffeinated coffee, tea, tea-based drinks, malt-based beverages, cocoa-based beverages, chocolate-based beverages, beverages based on barley, soups, herbal teas; Percolators; electric coffee percolators; electric coffee machines and parts thereof; Electric coffee filters; Cartridges and refills for electric machines for the preparation of beverages, namely milk predominating beverages, coffee, artificial coffee, decaffeinated coffee, tea, tea-based drinks, malt-based beverages, cocoa-based beverages, chocolate-based beverages, beverages based on barley, soups, herbal teas and for electric coffee machines; paper filters for coffee; paper filters for use in machines for making coffee, tea and infusion; Capsules, namely single serve containers for infusion or brewing of milk predominating beverages, coffee, artificial coffee, decaffeinated coffee, tea, tea-based drinks, malt-based beverages, cocoa-based beverages, chocolate-based beverages, beverages based on barley, soups, herbal teas; non-electric coffee percolators; non-electric coffee pots and parts therefor; coffee grinders, non-electric; tea filters, non-electric coffee filters; small cups for coffee, tea and beverages in general; Milk; Milk products, namely milk drinks and milk predominating beverages; Coffee, artificial coffee, decaffeinated coffee, extracts of the aforesaid goods and beverages based on these goods; Tea, tea extracts and tea-based drinks; Malt-based preparations and beverages namely malt coffee, malt-based coffee substitutes; cocoa-based preparations namely prepared cocoa and cocoa-based beverages, roasted cocoa for drinks, powdered cocoa for drinks; chocolate products and chocolate-based preparations namely chocolate confectionary, chocolate candies, chocolate bars, cakes, chocolate sauce, chocolate syrup; barley and non-alcoholic barley based beverages; Sugar; Soups; Herbal teas, not for medical purposes; Herbal teas other than for medical use; Non-alcoholic beverages, namely, energy drinks, lemonade, milk, hot chocolate, non-alcoholic carbonated drinks, coffee based beverages, beverages made of tea, soft drinks; Fruit beverages and fruit juices; Syrups and other preparations for making beverages namely essences and powders for making soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages. (1) Cafeterias, Bars, Services for providing food and drink namely catering services, restaurant services, cafeteria services, snack bar and canteen services, fast food and non-stop restaurant services.
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
Goods & Services
[ Processing of sheet materials for others, namely, processing of plastics; processing of sheet materials for others, namely, metal heat treating services by means of forming and sealing ] [ Containers of metal, namely, metal storage containers for transport and shipping, and metal storage containers for medications, food, beverage, cosmetics products, and liquids; Sheets of metal, namely, sheet metal; Sheets of metal of alloy steel and titanium; Sheets of metal for packaging, namely, metal binding strips used on packaging, foils of metal for wrapping and packaging ] [ Machine tools for forming, riveting, swaging, and flaring of metal and plastics; machine tools, namely, rotary dies for cutting boxes for packaging industry; ] packaging machines; [ packing machines; canning machines; ] machines for working plastics; die-stamping machines [ Paper sheets, namely, paper for wrapping and packaging medications, food, beverage, cosmetics products, liquids and for general wrapping and packaging use; ] plastic sheets, namely, plastic film for use as wrapping and packaging material for medications, food, beverage, cosmetics products, liquids and for general use [ ; starch sheets for packaging, namely, packaging and containers comprised of starch-based materials in the nature of a paper substitute for food, beverages and consumer products ] Plastic sheets for use in the manufacture of packaging containers Containers for commercial use, namely, containers, not of metal for beverage, food, cosmetic products, medications, liquid products, liquid solutions; containers, namely, containers, not of metal for commercial use; containers for medications sold empty for commercial use; [ plastic medication containers for commercial use; non-metal and non-paper containers for storage or transport of food, beverages or medicines; non-metallic containers for commercial use, namely, containers for transport; ] non-metallic containers for commercial use made from sheets, namely, containers, not of metal for beverage, food, cosmetic products, medications, liquid products; non-metallic containers for commercial use made from sheets, namely, containers, not of metal for commercial use; non-metallic containers for commercial use made from sheets [, namely, containers for transport, not of metal; non-metallic containers for commercial use made from sheets, ], namely, packaging containers of plastic [ Packaging for others, namely, merchandise packaging for others; packaging for others, namely, packaging articles to the order and specification of others; packing of goods for others, namely, packing articles for transportation; packing of goods for others, namely, merchandise packaging for others; packing of goods for others, namely, packing articles for transportation and packaging articles to the order and specification of others ]
A capsule includes a deformable and/or compressible casing, provided with a base wall and a side wall defining a cavity that is open and suitable for containing an initial product to obtain a final food product. A supporting element is fixed to a first edge of the casing and facing the cavity and a nozzle is fixed to the supporting element and arranged for delivering a fluid into the cavity which interacts with the initial product to make the final product. The nozzle also opens the base wall and enables the final product to exit when the casing is compressed and crushed.
B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
