The invention relates to a brewing unit (10) for a beverage preparation machine, comprising at least one first and one second brewing chamber half (11, 12) for forming a brewing chamber (13). The two brewing chamber halves (11, 12) can be moved relative to one another from an open position for inserting a beverage substance to a closed position for forming a closed brewing chamber (13) having a volume (14) and for extracting the beverage substance. At least one brewing chamber half (11, 12) has at least one spike (20) for piercing a casing surrounding the beverage substance. The first and/or second brewing chamber half (11, 12) is designed such that in the closed position, the volume (14) of the closed brewing chamber (13) can be changed. For changing the volume (14), a mechanically coupled motor (30) and/or a device which can be actuated by a hydraulic drive and/or by a user is provided.
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METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A COMPOSTABLE BEVERAGE CAPSULE
A method for manufacturing a capsule with a coating, for preparing a beverage by introducing water. The method comprises the steps of:
(i) providing a compact of a beverage powder or a mixture of beverage powders, the compact having a surface that is coated or uncoated;
(ii) contacting at least a portion of the surface, preferably the entire surface, of the compact with at least one polysaccharide, at least one crosslinking agent, and at least one polyol to form a layer;
(iii) drying of the layer.
A method for manufacturing a capsule with a coating, for preparing a beverage by introducing water. The method comprises the steps of:
(i) providing a compact of a beverage powder or a mixture of beverage powders, the compact having a surface that is coated or uncoated;
(ii) contacting at least a portion of the surface, preferably the entire surface, of the compact with at least one polysaccharide, at least one crosslinking agent, and at least one polyol to form a layer;
(iii) drying of the layer.
The layer formed in ii) and iii) is adjusted with a degree of swelling between 20% and 900%, preferably 60% to 850% and most preferably between 100% and 800%; and/or the capsule is expanded on contact with water by 0.3% to 6%, preferably 0.5% to 5.5% and most preferably 1.0% to 4.0%.
Brewing unit (3) for a beverage preparation machine with a first brewing chamber half (11) and a second brewing chamber half (12), which are arranged to be movable relative to one another from a closed position for forming a closed brewing chamber into an open position in which a capsule (60) can be inserted into the brewing chamber. The brewing unit (3) has at least one, preferably two, holding means (38) which hold a capsule (60) in an intermediate position in the open position between the first and second brewing chamber halves (11, 12) when the capsule (60) is inserted and release it when the brewing chamber is closed. Before release by the holding means (38), the first and second brewing chamber halves (11, 12) are spaced apart in such a way that the brewing chamber halves (11, 12) cannot grip a capsule (60).
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BREWING UNIT, BEVERAGE PREPARATION MACHINE AND BEVERAGE PREPARATION SYSTEM
Brewing unit of a beverage preparation machine with a brewing chamber (10) and a brewing chamber surface (15), wherein the brewing chamber (10) is designed to be substantially rotationally symmetrical with respect to an axis (16) directed from a first brewing chamber half (11) to a second brewing chamber half (12). The brewing chamber (10) has a maximum axial extension (17) in the direction of the axis (16), which is smaller than the largest diameter (18) transverse to the axis (16). Furthermore, the brewing chamber (10) has a thickness (19) in the area of the axis (16) which is equal to or smaller than the axial expansion (17).
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Capsule for preparing a beverage, in particular a hot beverage, comprising
a core material in the form of a compact or a bulk material, wherein the core material is a beverage substance, and
a shell encasing the core material, the shell comprising a protein.
The invention relates to a capsule, in particular for preparing a beverage by introducing water into the capsule. The capsule comprises a pressed body made from a powder or a powder mixture. The pressed body is covered with at least one layer containing at least one starch and at least one fatty acid. The at least one starch is an amylose-containing starch, preferably having an amylose content (w/w) of between 10% and 40%, preferably between 14% and 40%, and most preferably between 14% and 25%. The invention also relates to a method for producing such a capsule and to the use of such a capsule.
The invention relates to a capsule dispenser (101) for receiving and discharging substantially rotationally symmetrical capsules (8) in an operating position, comprising a receiving element (3) and a movement element (2). The receiving element (3) defines a receiving region (31) for the capsules (8). The capsule dispenser (101) has a discharging region (4) for discharging a capsule (8). A relative movement between the receiving element (3) and the movement element (2) makes it possible for a capsule (8) to be moved into the discharging region (4) and guided out of the discharging region (4). At least the movement of the capsule (8) into the discharging region (4), or the movement for guiding the capsule (8) out of the discharging region (4), comprises a rotation of the capsule (8) about one of its axes of symmetry.
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CAPSULE, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE
The invention relates to a capsule (1) for preparing a beverage, comprising—a core material (3) having a pressed product and—a shell (2) enclosing the core material, the capsule (1) having in a breaking strength test a maximum percentage expansion of at least 15% in a direction transverse to a pressing direction.
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CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF
A capsule for preparing a beverage, in particular a hot beverage, consisting of a compact of a material selected from the group consisting of instant coffee, instant tea, soluble coffee substitute extract, cocoa, drinking chocolate, milk powder, vegan milk substitute powder, dry soup, protein powder, fillers, food supplements, and combinations thereof, wherein the capsule is configured such that it dissolves in, in particular, hot water.
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METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A COMPOSTABLE BEVERAGE CAPSULE
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a capsule with a coating, for preparing a beverage by introducing water. The method comprises the steps of:(i)Providing a compact of a beverage powder or a mixture of beverage powders, the compact having a surface that is coated or uncoated;(ii) contacting at least a portion of the surface, prefera-bly the entire surface, of the compact with at least one polysaccharide, at least one crosslinking agent, and at least one polyol to form a layer;(iii) Drying of the layer.The layer formed in ii) and iii) is adjusted with a degree of swelling between 20% and 900%, preferably 60% to 850% and most preferably between 100% and 800%; and/or the capsule is ex-panded on contact with water by 0.3% to 6%, preferably 0.5% to 5.5% and most preferably 1.0% to 4.0%.
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METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A COMPOSTABLE BEVERAGE CAPSULE
The invention relates to a method for producing a capsule with a coating, for preparing a beverage by introducing water. The method comprises the steps of: i) providing a pellet composed of a beverage powder or a beverage powder mixture, the pellet having a surface which is coated or uncoated; ii) bringing at least part of the surface, preferably the entire surface, of the pellet into contact with at least one polysaccharide, at least one cross-linking agent and at least one polyol to form a layer; (iii) drying the layer. The layer applied in ii) and iii) is adjusted with a swelling degree of between 20% and 900%, preferably 60% to 850% and very particularly preferably between 100% and 800%; and/or the capsule is expanded upon contact with water by 0.3% to 6%, preferably 0.5% to 5.5% and very particularly preferably 1.020% to 4.0%.
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BREWING CHAMBER HALF, BREWING UNIT, BEVERAGE PREPARATION MACHINE, METHOD FOR EJECTING A CAPSULE, AND BEVERAGE PREPARATION SYSTEM
Brewing chamber half (11, 12) for forming a brewing chamber (10) with a corresponding second brewing chamber half (12, 11) of a brewing unit (3) of a beverage preparation machine, the brewing chamber half (11, 12) having an inlet (23) for intro-ducing a brewing liquid for preparing a beverage and/or an outlet (24) for discharging a prepared beverage. The brewing chamber half (11, 12) has at least one further access (25) for the introduction and/or discharge of a rinsing liquid.(Figure 2)
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Brewing unit of a beverage preparation machine with a brewing chamber (10) and a brewing chamber surface (15), wherein the brewing chamber (10) is designed to be substantially rotation-ally symmetrical with respect to an axis (16) directed from a first brewing chamber half (11) to a second brewing chamber half (12). The brewing chamber (10) has a maximum axial exten-sion (17) in the direction of the axis (16), which is smaller than the largest diameter (18) transverse to the axis (16). Furthermore, the brewing chamber (10) has a thickness (19) in the area of the axis (16) which is equal to or smaller than the axial expansion (17).(Figure 10)
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BREWING UNIT, BEVERAGE PREPARATION MACHINE, METHOD FOR INSERTING A CAPSULE, AND BEVERAGE PREPARATION SYSTEM
The invention relates to a brewing unit (3) for a beverage preparation machine, said unit comprising: a first brewing chamber half (11) and a second brewing chamber half (12) which are positioned so as to be movable relative to one another from a closed position for forming a closed brewing chamber to an open position in which a capsule (60) can be inserted into the brewing chamber. The brewing unit (3) has at least one, preferably two, holding means (38) which, when the capsule (60) is being inserted, hold a capsule (60) in position in an intermediate position when the first and second brewing chamber halves (11, 12) form an open position, and release said capsule when the brewing chamber is being closed. Before the holding means (38) release the capsule, the first and second brewing chamber halves (11, 12) are spaced apart in such a way that the brewing chamber halves (11, 12) cannot grip a capsule (60).
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BREWING CHAMBER HALF, BREWING UNIT, BEVERAGE PREPARATION MACHINE, METHOD FOR EJECTING A CAPSULE, AND BEVERAGE PREPARATION SYSTEM
The invention relates to a brewing chamber half (11, 12) for forming a brewing chamber (10) with a corresponding second brewing chamber half (12, 11) of a brewing unit (3) of a beverage preparation machine, wherein the brewing chamber half (11, 12) has an inlet (23) for introducing a brewing liquid for beverage preparation and/or an outlet (24) for discharging a prepared beverage. The brewing chamber half (11, 12) has at least one further access (25) for introducing and/or discharging a rinsing liquid.
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The invention relates to a beverage preparation machine (1) comprising a brewing unit (3) having a brewing chamber (10), the brewing chamber (10) having an inlet (23), an outlet, and at least one further access (25) for rinsing the brewing chamber (10). The beverage preparation machine (1) also comprises: a pump (4) for delivering an extraction or rinsing liquid; a first fluid line (49) between the pump (4) and the inlet (23), said first fluid line having a first valve (50); a second fluid line (51) between the pump (4) and the further access (25), said second fluid line having a second valve (52); and a controller (5) for controlling at least one of the valves (50, 52) and/or the pump (4).
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The invention relates to a brewing unit of a beverage preparation machine, said brewing unit comprising a brewing chamber (10) and a brewing chamber surface (15), wherein the brewing chamber (10) is substantially rotationally symmetrical with respect to an axis (16) directed from a first brewing chamber half (11) to a second brewing chamber half (12). The brewing chamber (10) has a maximum axial extension (17) in the direction of the axis (16) which is smaller than the largest diameter (18) transverse to the axis (16). Furthermore, the brewing chamber (10) has a thickness (19) in the region of the axis (16) which is equal to or smaller than the axial extension (17).
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BREWING UNIT, BEVERAGE PREPARATION MACHINE, METHOD FOR INSERTING A CAPSULE, AND BEVERAGE PREPARATION SYSTEM
Brewing unit (3) for a beverage preparation machine with a first brewing chamber half (11) and a second brewing chamber half (12), which are arranged to be movable relative to one another from a closed position for forming a closed brewing chamber into an open position in which a capsule (60) can be inserted into the brewing chamber. The brewing unit (3) has at least one, preferably two, holding means (38) which hold a capsule (60) in an intermediate position in the open position between the first and second brewing chamber halves (11, 12) when the capsule (60) is inserted and release it when the brewing chamber is closed. Before release by the holding means (38), the first and second brewing chamber halves (11, 12) are spaced apart in such a way that the brewing chamber halves (11, 12) cannot grip a capsule (60).(Figure 3)
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BEVERAGE PREPARATION MACHINE, AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREPARING BEVERAGES
A beverage preparation machine (1) comprising a brewing unit (3) having a brewing chamber (10), the brewing chamber (10) having an inlet (23), an outlet and at least one further ac-cess (25) for flushing the brewing chamber (10). The beverage preparation machine (1) further comprises a pump (4) for de-livering an extraction or rinsing liquid, a first fluid line (49) between the pump (4) and the inlet (23) with a first valve (50), a second fluid line (51) between the pump (4) and the further access (25) with a second valve (52), and a con-trol (5) for controlling at least one of the valves (50, 52) and/or the pump (4).(Figure 9)
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Compostable capsule for preparing a beverage, in particular a hot beverage, comprising
a core material of a bulk material, in particular selected from the group consisting of coffee powder, tea, cocoa, drinking chocolate, milk powder, instant coffee and dry soup and combinations thereof, and
a cladding material encasing the core material, wherein the cladding material is a compostable, non-crosslinked polysaccharide.
Capsule for preparing a beverage, in particular a hot bever-age, comprising -a core material in the form of a compact or a bulk ma-terial, wherein the core material is a beverage sub-stance, and-a shell encasing the core material, the shell compris-ing a protein.
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A23F 3/22 - Séchage ou concentration de l'extrait de thé
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The invention relates to a capsule for preparing a beverage, in particular a hot beverage, comprising - a core material in the form of a pressed product or bulk product, the core material being a beverage substance, and - a shell enclosing the core material, the shell comprising a protein.
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CAPSULE, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE
Capsule (1) for preparing a beverage comprising-a core material (3) comprising a compact, and-a shell encasing the core material (2),wherein the capsule (1) has a maximum percentage expansion in a direction transverse to a pressing direction of at least 15% in a breaking strength test.(Figure 1b)
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CAPSULE, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE
The invention relates to a capsule (1) for preparing a beverage, comprising - a core material (3) having a pressed product and - a shell (2) enclosing the core material, the capsule (1) having in a breaking strength test a maximum percentage expansion of at least 15% in a direction transverse to a pressing direction.
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CAPSULE AND SYSTEM FOR PREPARING A LIQUID FOOD PRODUCT
A system comprising a capsule (1) and a capsule receptacle (31) of a preparation machine (30), wherein a sealing lip (10) corresponds with a groove (33) of the capsule receptacle (31) in such a way that the sealing lip (10) is received in the groove (33) and enables a tight connection with a contact surface (32) of the capsule receptacle (31).
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CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF
The invention relates to a capsule for preparing a beverage, in particular a hot beverage, consisting of a pressed product made of a material, selected from the group consisting of instant coffee, instant tea, soluble coffee substitute extract, cocoa, drinking chocolate, milk powder, vegan milk substitute powder, dry soup, protein powder, fillers, food supplements and combinations thereof, wherein the capsule is designed such that it dissolves in particularly hot water.
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CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF
The present invention relates to a capsule for the preparation of a beverage, in particular a hot beverage, which has suitable ingredients and dissolves in, in particular, hot water, as well as a method for the preparation thereof, the use thereof in a beverage preparation machine and a system comprising a beverage preparation machine and a capsule according to the independent patent claims.
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Set for use in the preparation of a beverage by means of a beverage preparation device
A set (47), for use in the preparation of a beverage by a beverage preparation device, comprising a capsule (2) and an adapter (1). The adapter (1) and the capsule (2) are interconnected in a stand-by position such that the adapter (1) and the capsule (2) can be transferred, from the stand-by position, into an operating position in which the inlet (8) of the adapter (1) is in fluid connection with the substance chamber (49) of the capsule (2).
An adapter (1) for use in the preparation of a beverage by a capsule (2) and a beverage preparation device. The adapter (1) can be placed together with the capsule (2) in the beverage preparation device. The adapter (1) has a capsule face (4), on which mechanism (5) for introducing a liquid into the capsule (2) and mechanism (6) for discharging a liquid from the capsule (2) are located. In addition, the adapter (1) has a device face (7), on which an inlet (8) for a liquid provided by the beverage preparation device and an outlet (9) are located. The inlet (8) is fluidically connected to the mechanism (5) for introducing a liquid into the capsule (2) and the outlet (9) is fluidically connected to the mechanism (6) for discharging a liquid from the capsule (2).
Compostable capsules for preparation of a beverage, especially a hot beverage, comprising - a core material composed of a bulk material, especially selected from the group consisting of coffee powder, tea, cocoa, drinking chocolate, milk powder, instant coffee and dry soup and combinations thereof, and - a shell material which encases the core material, wherein the shell material is a compostable, non-crosslinked polysaccharide.
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COMPOSTABLE CAPSULES AND PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF
Compostable capsules for preparation of a beverage, especially a hot beverage, comprising - a core material composed of a bulk material, especially selected from the group consisting of coffee powder, tea, cocoa, drinking chocolate, milk powder, instant coffee and dry soup and combinations thereof, and - a shell material which encases the core material, wherein the shell material is a compostable, non-crosslinked polysaccharide.
An adapter (1) for preparing a beverage by a capsule (2) and a beverage preparation device (3). The adapter (1) has a disk-shaped main body (17) with a capsule side (4) and a device side (7). On the capsule side (4), a mechanism (5) for introducing a liquid into the capsule (2) and mechanism (6) for discharging a liquid from the capsule (2) are arranged. On the device side (7), an inlet (8) and an outlet (9) are arranged. The inlet (8) is fluidically connected to the mechanism (5) for introducing the liquid, and the outlet (9) is fluidically connected to the mechanism (6) for discharging the liquid. The device side (7) is at least partially covered with a covering (67) to form an intermediate volume (19), between the main body (17) and the covering (67), which fluidically connects the inlet (8) to the mechanism (5) for introducing the liquid.
Brewing chamber (1) for preparing a liquid foodstuff from a capsule (10), comprising a capsule mount (2) and a closure plate (3) for enclosing a capsule (10), wherein the capsule mount (2) and the closure plate (3) can be displaced relative to one another from an open position, for inserting the capsule (10), into a closed position, for enclosing the capsule (10), wherein the capsule mount (2) is of at least two-part configuration and has a base part (20) and a holder part (26), wherein the capsule mount (2) has a seal (30), which allows a fluid-tight connection between the holder part (26) and the base part (20), wherein the base part (20) and the holder part (26) can be relatively displaced telescopically one inside the other in an axial direction (40).
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CAPSULE AND SYSTEM FOR THE PREPARATION OF A LIQUID FOOD PRODUCT
The invention relates to a system comprising a capsule (1) and a capsule receptacle (31) of a preparation machine (30), a sealing lip (10) corresponding to a groove (33) of the capsule receptacle (31) such that the sealing lip (10) is accommodated in the groove (33) and, together with a contact surface (31) of the capsule receptacle (31), allows a tight connection.
The invention relates to a system comprising a capsule (1) and a capsule receptacle (31) of a preparation machine (30), a sealing lip (10) corresponding to a groove (33) of the capsule receptacle (31) such that the sealing lip (10) is accommodated in the groove (33) and, together with a contact surface (31) of the capsule receptacle (31), allows a tight connection.
An outlet (1) for a beverage maker for dispensing a liquid comprises a dispensing chamber (2) for accommodating the liquid which is to be dispensed, also comprises an entry opening (3) for connection to a liquid supply, and further comprises an outlet opening (4) for dispensing the liquid. The dispensing chamber (2) is arranged between the entry opening (3) and the outlet opening (4). The outlet also comprises at least one overflow channel (7), which connects the dispensing chamber (2), in addition, in the outward direction. When the outlet (1) is used as intended, the overflow channel (7) branches off from the dispensing chamber (2) in the region of a highest point (8).
The invention relates to an adapter (1) for use in preparing a beverage by means of a capsule (2) and a beverage preparation device (3), wherein the adapter (1) comprises an in particular disk-shaped main body (17) having a capsule side (4) and a device side (7). On the capsule side (4) of the main body (17), means (5) for introducing a liquid into the capsule (2) and means (6) for discharging a liquid from the capsule (2) are arranged. On the device side (7) of the main body (17), an inlet (8) for a liquid provided by the beverage preparation device and an outlet (9) are arranged, wherein the inlet (8) is fluidically connected to the means (5) for introducing the liquid into the capsule (2), and the outlet (9) is fluidically connected to the means (6) for discharging the liquid from the capsule (2). The device side (7) of the main body (17) is at least partially covered with a covering (67) in order to form an intermediate volume (19) between the main body (17) and the covering (67), by way of which the inlet (8) is fluidically connected to the means (5) for introducing the liquid into the capsule (2).
Disclosed is an adapter (1) for use in the preparation of a beverage by means of a capsule (2) and a beverage preparation device. The adapter (1) can be placed together with the capsule (2) in the beverage preparation device. The adapter (1) has a capsule face (4), on which means (5) for introducing a liquid into the capsule (2) and means (6) for discharging a liquid from the capsule (2) are located. In addition, the adapter (1) has a device face (7), on which an inlet (8) for a liquid provided by the beverage preparation device and an outlet (9) are located. The inlet (8) is fluidically connected to the means (5) for introducing a liquid into the capsule (2) and the outlet (9) is fluidically connected to the means (6) for discharging a liquid from the capsule (2).
A set (47) for use in the preparation of a beverage by means of a beverage preparation device, comprising a capsule (2) and an adapter (1), the adapter (1) and the capsule (2) being interconnected in a stand-by position such that they can be transferred from the stand-by position into an operating position in which the inlet (8) of the adapter (1) is in fluid connection with the substance chamber (49) of the capsule (2).
The invention relates to a capsule (2) for preparing a beverage product. The capsule (2) comprises a capsule body (24), a lid (25), and an inlet (47) for introducing a fluid into the capsule (1). The capsule body (24) is covered by the lid (25) to form a closed receiving chamber, and the inlet (47) is arranged eccentrically on the capsule (1) in relation to a center (Z) of the cover (25). A first machine readable code (28) is eccentrically applied to, in particular printed on, the lid (25). In relation to the center (Z) of the lid, the first machine-readable code (28), in particular the center thereof, is arranged at an angular spacing (α) relative to the inlet (47). The angular spacing (α) hs a magnitude of at most 70°, preferably at most 60°, preferably at most 50°.
The invention relates to a brewing device having two separate brewing chambers, comprising two capsule receptacles and two closure elements for the two brewing chambers, and a gearing for the actuation of the two closure elements, the gearing comprising a common drive element, and two output elements for the two brewing chambers.
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A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons
The invention proposes a capsule (1) for preparing a beverage from at least one starting substance, and also a method for producing a capsule. The capsule (1) comprises a preferably rotationally symmetrical capsule body (2) for accommodating the at least one starting substance, and also a cover (3), which covers the capsule body (2). The capsule body (2) is designed in at least in two parts and comprises at least one trough part (4) and at least one connection part (5), in order for liquid to be channelled out of the capsule (1) by a beverage-making apparatus provided for this purpose. The connection part (5) is arranged between the trough part (4) and the cover (3). The trough part (4) is connected in a fluid-tight manner to the connection part (5), and the connection part (5) is connected in a fluid-tight manner to the cover (3).
The invention relates to a device (1) for preparing a beverage from at least one substance contained in a portion pack (2), comprising a chamber (3) which is designed to receive the portion pack (2) and which consists of at least two chamber parts (4, 5) moveable relative to each other between an open position and a closed position. The device also comprises means for conveying a liquid through the chamber and optical detection means (6) for detecting a characteristic applied to the portion pack (2). The device (1) comprises cleaning means (7) for cleaning the detection-sided surface (8) of the optical detection means (6).
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The invention relates to a capsule (1) for preparing a beverage, comprising a preferably rotation-symmetrically designed capsule body (2), which delimits a substance chamber (3), in whole or in part, for receiving at least one substance (4), a preferably centrally arranged outlet port (5) having an outlet opening (6) and a lid (8) for sealing the substance chamber (3). A liquid can be introduced into the substance chamber (3) and discharged through the outlet opening (6). A slit valve (14), which opens under a rising liquid pressure in the substance chamber (3), is arranged between the substance chamber (3) and the outlet port (5), such that the slit valve (14) opens directly into the outlet port (5) and produces a beverage stream.
The invention relates to a capsule (1), in particular for preparing a beverage product, comprises a capsule body (3), which is covered by a lid (2) and which is preferably rotationally symmetrical. A one-dimensionally machine readable code (4) is applied to, in particular printed on, the lid (2). The code (4) extends along a straight line (g) that runs through the center of area (S) of the lid. The code (4) can be read in a reading direction (r) perpendicular to the straight line (g).
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B65B 61/02 - Dispositifs accessoires, non prévus ailleurs, opérant sur feuilles, flans, bandes, attaches, réceptacles ou paquets pour perforer, inciser ou appliquer des marques de code ou de dates avant l'emballage
The invention relates to a beverage preparation machine (1), particularly a coffee machine, which comprises two brewing chambers (2, 3) for receiving a beverage substrate (4) for extraction, and a valve (10) for switching a liquid supply to the individual brewing chambers (2, 3), said valve (10) being a membrane valve and comprising an inlet opening (12) for the liquid supply, a first outlet opening (14) for the first brewing chamber (2), a second outlet opening (15) for the second brewing chamber (3), and a closing membrane (18).
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The invention relates to a brewing device (1) having two separate brewing chambers (14, 24), comprising two capsule receptacles (16, 26) and two closure elements (15, 25) for the two brewing chambers (14, 24), and a gearing (3) for the actuation of the two closure elements (15, 25), the gearing (3) comprising a common drive element (4), and two output elements (10, 20) for the two brewing chambers (14, 24).
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DEVICE, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR BREWING A LIQUID FOOD OR LUXURY PRODUCT
The invention relates to a device for brewing a liquid food or luxury product, comprising a brewing chamber (1) for receiving a portion of the food or luxury product to be brewed, said portion being located in a capsule (2), an electrically drivable pump (3) for conducting a liquid through the brewing chamber during a brewing process, and a heating module (4) for heating the liquid. The device further comprises an opening device (16) for opening the brewing chamber (1) in order to receive the capsule (2) and an electronic switching module (17) for actuating the pump (3). The electronic switching module (17) is designed such that at least one trigger pulse of a pulse generator can be received by the electronic switching module (17) after the brewing process ends and while the brewing chamber (1) is still closed or partly closed with the capsule (2) placed inside, and the pump (3) can be actuated such that a pump stroke can be triggered.
The invention relates to a brewing unit (1) for sequentially preparing a beverage from at least two capsules, comprising at least a first and a second capsule holder (2) and a water feed having a single water-dispensing unit (3) for feeding water to the capsule holder (2). The capsule holder (2) and the water-dispensing unit (3) can be moved in relation to each other in such a way that the water-dispensing unit (3) can be brought into or has an operative connection to the first capsule holder (3) in a first position and to the second capsule holder (3) in a second position.
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The invention relates to a capsule (1) comprising a preferably rotationally symmetrical capsule body (2) with a lateral wall (3) and a base (4) which is integrally formed with the lateral wall in particular. The capsule further comprises a lid which covers the capsule body in order to form a closed interior (11). The interior (11) is equipped with a chamber (6) and an injection space (9), and the chamber (6) contains a substance for preparing a liquid food and is closed by a cover (8). The injection space is arranged outside of the chamber and is separated from the chamber by a chamber wall (10). A pressurized liquid can be injected into the injection space from outside the capsule, and at least one opening (12), preferably precisely one opening (12), is provided in the chamber wall (10) between the chamber (6) and the injection space (9) such that a liquid jet enters the chamber (6) through the opening (12) when a pressurized liquid is injected into the injection space (9) and the liquid jet is directed towards the cover (8).
The invention relates to a capsule (1) comprising a preferably rotationally symmetrical capsule body (2) with at least one side wall (3) and a base (4). The capsule (1) has a cover (5), which covers the capsule body (2), to form at least one chamber (6) which contains at least one substance (7) for preparing a liquid food. In order to guide a liquid through the chamber (6), the cover (5) forms an inlet side and the base (4) forms an outlet side. Furthermore, a flow element (8) is held via a holding region (9) in the capsule (1) above the base (4). The flow element (8) subdivides the chamber (6) into a cover-side part (10) and a base-side part (11). Opposite portions of the base (4) and the flow element (8) define a through-passage (12). Liquid can flow around and/or through the holding region (9). The through-passage (12) is formed by a web (13) on the base (4) and a surface or a web (14) of the flow element (8).
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CAPSULE WITH A PREFERABLY ROTATIONALLY SYMMETRICAL CAPSULE BODY
Capsule (1) with a preferably rotationally symmetrical capsule body (2) with a side wall (3), with a base (4) and with a cover (5), which covers the capsule body (2), to form at least one chamber (6), wherein, in order to guide a liquid through the chamber (6), the cover (5) forms an inlet side and the base (4) forms an outlet side with an outlet opening (8), wherein a separate inner cup (9) which covers the outlet opening (8) and through which the liquid can flow is held in the capsule (1) above the base (4) and contains a substance (7) for the preparation of a liquid food, wherein the base (4) and the inner cup (9) each have sealing surfaces (13, 14) which correspond to one another, wherein the two sealing surfaces (13, 14) can be pressed against one another when a hydraulic pressure is applied in the inner cup (9).
The capsule (1) comprises a capsule body (2) with a side wall (3) and with a base (4). The capsule body is closed by a cover (5), with the result that a chamber (6) for receiving a substance (7) is formed. An outlet opening (8) is arranged in the base (4) of the capsule and is closed off from the outside atmosphere by means of a barrier membrane (9). The barrier membrane is fixedly connected at the outer periphery (10) thereof to the capsule base. In addition, the barrier membrane is fixedly connected to a supporting element (11) preferably arranged in the centre. The barrier membrane can be torn open under the action of an internal pressure in the capsule, it being possible for the tearing behaviour to be better controlled by the supporting element.
The invention relates to a capsule (1) comprising a capsule body (2) that has a preferably rotationally-symmetrical design and has a lateral wall (3) and a base (4) which, in particular, is formed integrally with said wall. The capsule body is covered by a cover (5) so as to form a chamber (6) containing a substance (7) for the preparation of a liquid foodstuff. A rupture disc (8) is held over said base (4) and bursts in the chamber when subjected to an inner pressure. Openings in said rupture disc can thus be exposed by means of which flow behaviour can be controlled.
The invention relates to a capsule (1) comprising a capsule body (2), which has a side wall (3) and a base (4) integrally formed with said side wall, and a cover (5), which covers the capsule body to form a chamber (6). The chamber (6) contains a substance (7) for the preparation of a liquid foodstuff, wherein a liquid can be conducted through the chamber. An outlet opening (8) is arranged on the base of the capsule body. The side wall or floor has a holding shoulder (10), on which a retaining floor (11) is held, which retains the substance (7) and through or around which the liquid can flow. A blocking membrane is arranged between the retaining floor (11) and the outlet opening (8) in such a manner that a substance-free intermediate space remains between the retaining floor and the blocking membrane. The blocking membrane can be ruptured under the internal pressure of the capsule.
The invention relates to a capsule (1) for preparing a liquid food having a preferably rotationally symmetrical capsule body (2), which has a side wall (3) and a bottom (4) formed integrally with the side wall. The capsule body is covered with a lid (5) such that a chamber (6) is formed, which contains a preparation substance. A separate flow element (8) through which the liquid can flow is held in the capsule above the bottom in that the flow element is locked on a circular holding shoulder (9) of the bottom (4) in a positionally stable manner.
The capsule (1) has a capsule body (2) with a side wall (3) and with a bottom (4) formed in particular in one piece with the latter. The capsule body is closed with a lid (5) for forming a chamber (6) which contains a substance (7) for perparing a liquid food. For the passage of a liquid through the chamber, the lid forms an inlet side and the bottom forms an outlet side, with a preferably central outflow opening (8). The outflow opening is arranged at the end of an outflow pipe (9). At least one filter element (10) with filter openings is arranged on the outflow pipe and/or in the outflow pipe. This filter element serves to retain solids in the chamber as the liquid enters the outflow pipe.
The invention relates to a capsule (1), comprising a preferably rotationally symmetric capsule body (2), which has a side wall (3) and a bottom (4), which bottom in particular is formed together with the side wall as one piece, and comprising a cover (5) for forming a closed chamber (6), which cover covers the capsule body (2). The chamber contains a substance (7) for preparing a liquid food. The capsule has an outlet opening (10) for outputting the liquid food in the region of the bottom (4). The outlet opening (10) is closed by means of a valve (20) having a valve opening (21), wherein the valve (20) comprises a shut-off body (26), which is supported in such a way that the shut-off body can be moved in an axial direction between a closed position and an open position.
The invention relates to a capsule (1), comprising: a preferably rotationally symmetric capsule body (2), which has a side wall (3) and a bottom (4); and a cover (5) for forming a closed chamber (6), which cover covers the capsule body (2). The closed chamber contains a substance (7) for preparing a liquid food. When a liquid is conducted through, the cover forms an inlet side and the bottom forms an outlet side having an outlet opening (10). A riser pipe (13) and an outlet pipe (11) connected to the outlet opening (10) are arranged in the capsule (1) in such a way that the riser pipe and the outlet pipe communicate with each other. The liquid flows through the riser pipe (13) from the capsule bottom in the direction of the cover (5), to an inlet opening of the outlet pipe (11). A crossing region arranged close to the bottom is arranged between the riser pipe (13) and the chamber (6). The crossing region can be penetrated by means of a penetration element (20) arranged on the capsule (1), in such a way that a plurality of crossing openings (14) are formed.
A capsule for preparing a beverage consists of a capsule body (2), which has a side wall (3) and a bottom (4), and a lid that covers the capsule body for forming a closed chamber, which is filled with a substance. The capsule body made of plastic material is provided with at least one aroma-tight barrier layer. Openings (8) are provided on the bottom (4), through which openings liquid can flow in a beverage preparation machine in addition to the openings that are created by a penetration means (12). A likewise aroma-tight membrane (9) for sealing the closed chamber (6) with respect to the opening (8) is arranged on the inside of the bottom (4). Said membrane is connected to the bottom either along a connection zone (10) following the circumference of the bottom or over the entire area.
The brewing module (1) according to the invention is suitable for preparing a beverage from a substance contained in a portion package and a liquid medium. The brewing module (1) comprises a frame in which a first chamber part and a second chamber part are arranged, the two chamber parts being movable relative to one another between an open position and a closed position (S) by means of an actuating device. The frame comprises at least one lateral wall (10). In the closed position (S), the two chamber parts can be pressed against one another under initial tension by means of a pressing force (A) in order to form a receiving chamber for the portion package. The receiving chamber has at least one entry opening and at least one exit opening. The liquid medium can be conducted through the portion package in the closed position. The actuating device has a gear mechanism having a drive member and an output member, wherein the gear mechanism and the lateral wall (10) can be locked to one another such that the pressing force (A) can be absorbed substantially by the lateral wall (10) in the closed position (S). In the closed position (S), a gear unit member arranged between the drive member and the output member is substantially decoupled by the pressing force (A).
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POWDERY SUBSTANCE, PORTION PACKAGING, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE POWDERY SUBSTANCE
The powdery substance (1) according to the invention is composed substantially of ground and roasted coffee and comprises a fine fraction having a particle size less than 100 µm. The proportion of fine fraction is less than 11%, preferably less than 5% to 7%, and especially preferably less than 3%.
The invention relates to a claimed device (1) for producing milk foam and/or warmed milk, comprising a steam supply line (2) that has a steam supply opening (3), said steam supply line (2) comprising a tapering first nozzle (4) for obtaining a suction effect in order to suck in milk at a suction opening (5) which is arranged in said first nozzle (4). The device (1) additionally comprises an air supply device (8) for supplying air into the steam supply line (2) through an air supply opening (9). Said steam supply line (2) comprises a tapering second nozzle (10) to obtain a suction effect at the air supply opening (9) which is arranged in the second nozzle (10), and the first nozzle (4) is arranged downstream of the second nozzle (10) with regard to the steam flow direction.
The capsule (1) according to the invention consists of a capsule body (2) with a side wall (3) and a base (4). The capsule (1) comprises a lid (5) covering the capsule body (2) in order to form an enclosed chamber (6), which contains a substance for preparing a foodstuff. The capsule body (2) has at least one slot (8), formed substantially without material removal, for passing a fluid through the capsule (1). The slot (8) in the capsule body (2) is formed prior to the intended use of the capsule (1) in a device for producing a foodstuff.
The capsule (1) according to the invention consists of a capsule body (2) having a side wall (3) and having a base (4) which is integral with the side wall. The capsule (1) comprises a lid (5) that covers the capsule body (2) in order to form a closed chamber (6), wherein said chamber contains a substance for preparing a beverage. The base (4) can be penetrated by a device arranged outside of the capsule (1) in order to conduct a liquid through the chamber (6). The capsule body is made of plastic, wherein the base has a penetration area (9) and a reinforcement area (10). A central area of the base is designed as the penetration area (9) and the reinforcement area (10) is arranged around the penetration area (9). The reinforcement area (10) is designed as at least one recessed section (8) in the base (4), said section(s) running substantially in the circumferential direction.
Two chamber parts (4, 5) can be pressed against each other in a sealing manner in order to receive the capsule (2). In an open position, the capsule can be held in an intermediate position between the chamber parts by means of a positioning unit (6), wherein the positioning unit (6) has, on a preferably vertical insertion plane, mutually opposite guide sections (7, 8) for guiding the capsule on mutually diametrically opposite sections of the capsule collar (3) in order to hold the capsule in the intermediate position. The insertion section is formed as a hinged guide (7) and the opposite guide section as a release guide (8). The release guide has a recess which is formed in such a way that the capsule can be rotated out of the intermediate position around the hinge guide (7) and can be released from the release guide. Before reaching the closed position, the capsule is freed from the release guide (8) in a first movement phase and from the hinged guide (7) in a second movement phase by being acted on by one of the chamber parts.
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The invention relates to a device (1) for preparing a beverage from a substance, which is contained in particular in a capsule, using a liquid medium. The device comprises two chamber parts (5), (6) that can be pressed against one another in a closed position to form a receiving chamber in which the capsule can be locked. Said receiving chamber comprises at least one drainage channel (12) leading from the chamber interior to the chamber exterior, with said channel being disposed on a wall section of one of the chamber parts (5) such that it can be sealed by the capsule (2) and/or by the other chamber part (6) when the closed position is being created.
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A47J 31/06 - Filtres ou passoires pour appareils à café et à thé
A47J 31/46 - Becs verseurs, pompes, soupapes de vidange ou dispositifs analogues pour le transport de liquides
The invention relates to a device (11) for producing milk froth using steam and air, comprising a convergent-divergent nozzle (2) for achieving a suction effect. A milk feed line (4) is connected to the nozzle in such a way that milk can be drawn from a milk container (5) into the nozzle (2) under the suction effect. The nozzle (2) is designed as a one-piece component created in an injection-molding process and contains a nozzle inlet opening (14), a nozzle outlet opening (17), and a milk feed line connection in the form of a milk intake fitting (20). The air inlet is located before a nozzle inlet opening (14) of the nozzle (2) with regard to the flow direction. A controllable air pump (6) is provided to introduce air into the steam feed line (3).
A capsule (1), of application in a device for the preparation of a drink, comprises a rotationally symmetrical capsule body (2) with a flexible base (4), designed such as to be able to be pressed inwards on exerting an external force. Said flexibility is obtained by a bellows-like configuration of the base (4) in the form of a concertina (11).
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DEVICE AND ARRANGEMENT FOR PREPARING LIQUID FOODSTUFFS OR LUXURY PRODUCTS
The invention relates to a device for preparing a liquid luxury product having a capsule (2) equipped with a circumferential collar (3), comprising two chamber parts (5, 6) that can be pressed against each other in a sealing manner in order to accommodate the capsule, said parts movable horizontally relative to each other. Furthermore, a positioning unit (4) has guide means positioned on a vertical plane for guiding the capsule on the collar (3) thereof. The capsule (2) in the open position can be held in an intermediate position between the chamber parts (5, 6) by means of the positioning unit (4), wherein the guide means comprise two tapered wall sections (10), between which the collar (3) can be grasped at an exterior circumference in a positioning region (10'') in the intermediate position in a clamping manner. In order to release the collar before reaching the closed position, the positioning unit (4) is configured such that the collar (3) is exposed at least on one side with regard to the movement direction (z) of the chamber parts (5, 6).
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DEVICE AND ARRANGEMENT FOR PREPARING A LIQUID FOODSTUFF OR SEMI-LUXURY PRODUCT AND PORTIONED PACKAGING
A device for preparing a liquid foodstuff or semi-luxury product from an extraction product contained in a capsule (2) with a liquid extractant comprises a positioning unit (4), which can be positioned by applying pressure onto a collar (3) of the capsule in an insertion position between two chamber parts (5, 6) that are spaced from one another in an open position. The positioning unit (4) is designed such that when the chamber parts (5, 6) are moved from the open position to the closed position, the positioning unit acts on the collar (3) in such a way that the collar can be released from the insertion position of the positioning unit (4) by bending or turning the collar down.
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A device for brewing a beverage, such as for example a coffee machine, has a brewing chamber (1) for receiving a substance to be brewed or a portion pack (2) containing this substance. The device is also provided with an electric pump (3) for passing liquid through the brewing chamber and with a heat-insulated electric flow heater (4) for heating up the liquid. After a predeterminable time following the end of a brewing operation or following the actuation of an operating element has elapsed, the device can be switched over by an electrical switching module (5) into a very energy-efficient standby mode, in which at least the flow heater (4), and preferably also other loads, do not consume any electrical energy and are turned off.
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MEANS FOR PENETRATING PORTION PACKAGING CONTAINING EXTRACTABLE MATERIAL, DEVICE FOR EXTRACTING THE EXTRACTABLE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THE PORTION PACKAGING, AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SAID MEANS
Disclosed is a means for penetrating portion packaging, especially a capsule (2), which contains an extractable material. Said means comprises perforation elements (7, 8) that are provided with a plurality of openings (9) and allow a shell of the capsule (2) to be pierced. The openings (9) are disposed in such a way on a lead-through surface which extends at an angle to the direction of perforation that the openings (9) form a punched screen structure. The perforation elements (7, 8) are embodied as a member that has several faces, one of which is a lead-through surface. Preferably, the lead-through surface on the extraction side is formed by a foil section that is provided with the openings (9).
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DEVICE FOR EXTRACTING AN EXTRACTION PRODUCT CONTAINED IN A CAPSULE BY MEANS OF A LIQUID EXTRACTION AGENT
The invention relates to a device for extracting an extraction product, for example, coffee, which is contained in a capsule. Said device comprises two chamber parts which can be pressed against each other in a sealing manner in order to form an extraction chamber (4), in addition to means which are used to penetrate the capsule and to guide the extraction agent through the closed extraction chamber. One chamber part is embodied as a capsule holder comprising a cavity which is used to receive a capsule and the other chamber part is embodied as a closing part (7) which is used to close the cavity. The capsule holder can be pivoted by a manual or motor-driven drive in said sequence, between a receiving position (A) which is used to receive the capsule, a closing position which is used to close the cavity, an ejection position (C) which is used to eject the capsule and back to the receiving position (A). Also, the capsule holder covers a pivotable angle of more than 90° between the receiving position (A) and the ejection position (C).
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APPARATUS FOR EXTRACTING AN EXTRACTION SUBSTANCE, WHICH IS CONTAINED IN A CAPSULE, WITH A LIQUID EXTRACTION MEANS
The apparatus for extracting an extraction substance, for example coffee, which is contained in a capsule comprises two chamber parts which can be pressed tightly against one another in order to form an extraction chamber (4), and also comprises means for penetrating the capsule and for conducting the extraction means through the closed extraction chamber. In this case, one chamber part is designed as a capsule holder with a cavity for accommodating a capsule and the other chamber part is designed as a closure part (7) for closing the cavity. The capsule holder can be pivoted between an accommodation position (A) for accommodating the capsule, a closing position for closing the cavity, an ejection position (C) for ejecting the capsule and back into the accommodation position (A), in this order, by means of a manually driven or motor-driven gear mechanism. In addition, the capsule holder covers a pivoting angle of greater than 90° between the accommodation position (A) and the ejection position (C).
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