公开(公告)号：US20150366397A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-24

申请号：US14653982

申请日：2013-12-19

Applicant: NESTEC S.A.

Inventor： Jean-Marc Flick ,  Enzo Bonacci

IPC: A47J31/44 ,  A47J31/06

CPC classification number: A47J31/4482 ,  A47J31/0626 ,  A47J31/0642 ,  A47J31/0647 ,  A47J31/3623

Abstract: An extraction unit (10) for extracting cartridges (1a; 1b) of two different heights (ha;hb) comprises a seat (11, 12, 13; 15) for receiving any of the cartridges (1a;1b). The seat is delimited by a first part (11,12,13) and a second part (15) that are relatively movable between an extraction position and a loading and/or ejection position. The first part has a first portion (11,12) and a second portion (13) that are relatively movable to delimit a cavity (12′) having selectively: a first depth (da) for receiving a cartridge (1a) of N the first height (ha); and a second depth (db) for receiving a cartridge (1b) of the second height (hb). The seat has a depth detecting arrangement (20), such as a detecting arrangement comprising a control unit (21) connected to sensor (22) via a connection (23). The depth detecting arrangement is configured to detect a relative position of the first portion and the second portion to determine whether the cavity has at least one of the first and second depths.

Abstract translation: 用于提取两个不同高度（ha; hb）的盒（1a; 1b）的提取单元（10）包括用于接收任何盒（1a; 1b）的座（11,12,13; 15）。 座椅由在提取位置和装载和/或排出位置之间可相对移动的第一部分（11,12,13）和第二部分（15）限定。 第一部分具有第一部分（11,12）和第二部分（13），第一部分（11,12）和第二部分（13）可相对移动以限定具有选择性的空腔（12'）：第一深度（da），用于接纳N的盒（1a） 第一高度（公顷）; 以及用于接收第二高度（hb）的盒（1b）的第二深度（db）。 座椅具有深度检测装置（20），诸如包括经由连接（23）连接到传感器（22）的控制单元（21）的检测装置。 深度检测装置被配置为检测第一部分和第二部分的相对位置，以确定空腔是否具有第一和第二深度中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US20150272376A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-01

申请号：US14433918

申请日：2013-10-07

Applicant: NESTEC S.A

Inventor： Jean-Marc Flick ,  Enzo Bonacci ,  Antoine Ryser

IPC: A47J31/40

CPC classification number: A47J31/407 ,  A47J31/3633

Abstract: An extraction unit (10) for extracting cartridges (1a;2b) of two different dimensions (da,ha;db,hb) comprises a seat (14,20) for receiving any of such cartridges (1a;2b) and for extraction thereof in the seat. The unit (10) further comprises a pair of slides (19a) for guiding any of such cartridges (1a;1b) towards the seat (14,20) in a sliding contact of each of these slides (19a) with a cartridge guide (5a;5b) of the cartridges (1a; 1b). The slides are relatively movable to be spaced selectively by a first and second distance (Da, Db) according to the size (da, db) of the cartridge.

Abstract translation: 用于提取两个不同尺寸（da，ha; db，hb）的盒（1a; 2b）的提取单元（10）包括用于容纳任何这种盒（1a; 2b）并用于提取它的座（14,20） 在座位上 该单元（10）还包括一对滑动件（19a），用于以这些滑动件（19a）中的每一个与盒导向件（19a）的滑动接触方式将任何这种盒（1a; 1b）引导向座（14,20） 盒（1a; 1b）的图5a; 5b）。 幻灯片可相对移动，以根据墨盒的大小（da，db）选择性地间隔第一和第二距离（Da，Db）。

公开(公告)号：US20150265091A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-24

申请号：US14433910

申请日：2013-07-03

Applicant: NESTEC S.A.

Inventor： Jean-Marc Flick ,  Enzo Bonacci

IPC: A47J31/36

CPC classification number: A47J31/407 ,  A23L2/52 ,  A23V2002/00 ,  A47J31/3633 ,  A47J31/4482 ,  B65G65/00 ,  B65G2201/0235

Abstract: A machine (1) for preparing a beverage from an ingredient capsule (20), comprises: an ingredient capsule processing module (15) having a chamber (16,17) for processing the capsule therein; a passage (2) for a transfer of the capsule to the chamber; and a capsule positioner (40) having at least one member (45a, 45b) that is pivotable about a pivoting axis (A) from a position for receiving and holding the capsule to a position for releasing the capsule into the passage (2). The pivoting axis extends through an area (44′) occupied by the capsule when held by the pivotable member(s).

Abstract translation: 一种用于从配料胶囊（20）制备饮料的机器（1），包括：配料胶囊处理模块（15），其具有用于在其中处理胶囊的腔室（16,17） 用于将胶囊转移到腔室的通道（2）; 以及胶囊定位器（40），其具有至少一个构件（45a，45b），所述至少一个构件可从枢转轴线（A）从用于接收和保持所述胶囊的位置枢转到用于将所述胶囊释放到所述通道（2）中的位置。 当由可枢转构件保持时，枢转轴线延伸穿过由胶囊占据的区域（44'）。

公开(公告)号：US10160594B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-25

申请号：US15742224

申请日：2016-08-22

Applicant: Nestec S.A.

Inventor： Philippe Baenninger ,  Youcef Ait Bouziad ,  Heinz Wyss ,  Jean-Marc Flick

IPC: B65D85/804 ,  A23L33/00

Abstract: A capsule for preparing a beverage and connectable to a machine for supplying sanitized liquid to the capsule is disclosed. The capsule includes a product compartment and a spout that includes a housing and a fluid connector adapted to be fluidly connected to the machine and to supply liquid inside the product compartment.

公开(公告)号：US10085587B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-02

申请号：US15741915

申请日：2016-08-22

Applicant: Nestec S.A.

Inventor： Jean-Marc Flick ,  Heinz Wyss ,  Youcef Ait Bouziad ,  Yann Epars ,  Philippe Baenninger

IPC: A47J31/00 ,  A47J31/40 ,  A23L2/50 ,  A47J31/36 ,  B67D1/07 ,  A47J31/60 ,  A47J31/46

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing a beverage by delivering sanitized liquid within a package containing nutritional ingredients. The apparatus includes a package comprising a product compartment containing nutritional ingredients and a spout arranged for the supply of liquid inside the compartment. The apparatus also includes a machine comprising a control unit and a liquid supply and treatment unit. Methods of production and use thereof are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10070749B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-11

申请号：US14653982

申请日：2013-12-19

Applicant: NESTEC S.A.

Inventor： Jean-Marc Flick ,  Enzo Bonacci

IPC: A47J31/44 ,  A47J31/06 ,  A47J31/36

CPC classification number: A47J31/4482 ,  A47J31/0626 ,  A47J31/0642 ,  A47J31/0647 ,  A47J31/3623

Abstract: An extraction unit (10) for extracting cartridges (1a; 1b) of two different heights (ha;hb) comprises a seat (11, 12, 13; 15) for receiving any of the cartridges (1a;1b). The seat is delimited by a first part (11,12,13) and a second part (15) that are relatively movable between an extraction position and a loading and/or ejection position. The first part has a first portion (11,12) and a second portion (13) that are relatively movable to delimit a cavity (12′) having selectively: a first depth (da) for receiving a cartridge (1a) of the first height (ha); and a second depth (db) for receiving a cartridge (1b) of the second height (hb). The seat has a depth detecting arrangement (20), such as a detecting arrangement comprising a control unit (21) connected to sensor (22) via a connection (23). The depth detecting arrangement is configured to detect a relative position of the first portion and the second portion to determine whether the cavity has at least one of the first and second depths.

公开(公告)号：US10064514B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-04

申请号：US15101994

申请日：2014-12-05

Applicant: NESTEC S.A.

Inventor： Andrew Gunstone ,  Enzo Bonacci ,  Jean-Marc Flick

IPC: A47J31/36

Abstract: A device (1) handles selectively a first capsule (2a) having a first flange (2a′) and a second capsule (2b) having a second flange (2b′) greater than the first flange (2a′). The device comprises a first part (10) and a second part (20) that are relatively movable from a transfer position for inserting and/or removing such capsule (2a, 2b) to an extraction position for extracting such capsule (2a, 2b). The device further comprises separation means (33) for separating such capsule (2a, 2b) from at least one of the first and second parts (10,20) when the first and second parts (10,20) are relatively moved from the extraction position to the transfer position.

公开(公告)号：US09913557B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-13

申请号：US14433918

申请日：2013-10-07

Applicant: NESTEC S.A.

Inventor： Jean-Marc Flick ,  Enzo Bonacci ,  Antoine Ryser

IPC: A47J31/40 ,  A47J31/36

CPC classification number: A47J31/407 ,  A47J31/3633

Abstract: An extraction unit (10) for extracting cartridges (1a;1b) of two different dimensions (da,ha;db,hb) comprises a seat (14,20) for receiving any of such cartridges (1a;1b) and for extraction thereof in the seat. The unit (10) further comprises a pair of slides (19a) for guiding any of such cartridges (1a;1b) towards the seat (14,20) in a sliding contact of each of these slides (19a) with a cartridge guide (5a;5b) of the cartridges (1a; 1b). The slides are relatively movable to be spaced selectively by a first and second distance (Da, Db) according to the size (da, db) of the cartridge.

公开(公告)号：US20170135518A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-18

申请号：US15420630

申请日：2017-01-31

Applicant: NESTEC S.A.

Inventor： Jean-Marc Flick

IPC: A47J31/40 ,  B65D81/32 ,  A47J31/46 ,  B65D85/804

CPC classification number: A47J31/407 ,  A47J31/46 ,  B65D81/32 ,  B65D81/3294 ,  B65D85/804 ,  B65D85/8043 ,  B65D85/8046

Abstract: A card for containing food or beverage ingredients includes a substantially planar and rigid base portion, at least two ingredient compartments for storing the ingredients, and at least two discharge portions. Each of the discharge portions are linked to one of the compartments and extend along the plane of the base portion. At least one sealing member is provided on the base portion covering the compartments and discharge portions on the base portion side of the card. The card is designed for insertion in a food and beverage preparation device in order to dispense the ingredients from the compartments via the discharge portions. Further, a food and beverage preparation system includes such a card and also a food and beverage preparation device. A method for preparing food or beverages uses the card.

公开(公告)号：US20170013993A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-19

申请号：US15301177

申请日：2015-04-07

Applicant: NESTEC S.A.

Inventor： Enzo Bonacci ,  Jean-Marc Flick

IPC: A47J31/36 ,  A47J31/06

CPC classification number: A47J31/3633 ,  A47J31/0647 ,  A47J31/3638 ,  A47J31/3676

Abstract: A machine (1) comprises a frame (1′) and a capsule handling device (1″) mounted in and/or on the frame (1′). The device (1″) has a first part (10) and a second part (20) that is movable relatively to the frame (1′) from a transfer position for inserting and/or removing said capsule (2a,2b) to an extraction position for extracting such capsule and vice versa. The second part (20) comprising: a capsule receptacle (21) delimiting a cavity (21′) for receiving such capsule (2a,2b) and for forming in the extraction position an extraction chamber (21″) with the first part (10); and a first portion (21a) and a second portion (21b) that are relatively movable between a first relative position and a second relative position to change at least one dimension (21da,21db,21ha,21hb) of the cavity (21′) and of the extraction chamber (21″). The device (1″) further comprises an actuator (30,300) connected to the second part (20) for driving the movable second part (20) between the transfer position and the extraction position. The actuator (30,300) is further connected to the first and/or second portions (21a,21b) of the second part (20) to relatively move the first and second portions (21a,21b) between their first and second relative positions.

Abstract translation: 机器（1）包括安装在框架（1'）和/或框架（1'）上的框架（1'）和胶囊处理装置（1“）。 装置（1“）具有第一部分（10）和第二部分（20），其可以从用于将所述胶囊（2a，2b）插入和/或移除的转移位置相对于所述框架（1'）移动到 提取这种胶囊的提取位置，反之亦然。 第二部分（20）包括：胶囊容器（21），其限定用于接收这种胶囊（2a，2b）的空腔（21'），并且在提取位置形成具有第一部分（10 ）; 以及在第一相对位置和第二相对位置之间相对移动以改变空腔（21'）的至少一个维度（21da，21db，21ha，21hb）的第一部分（21a）和第二部分（21b） 和提取室（21“）。 装置（1“）还包括连接到第二部分（20）的致动器（30,300），用于在转移位置和提取位置之间驱动可移动第二部分（20）。 致动器（30,300）进一步连接到第二部分（20）的第一和/或第二部分（21a，21b），以使第一和第二部分（21a，21b）在它们的第一和第二相对位置之间相对移动。