RETRACTABLE GUIDE IN CAPSULE HANDLING DEVICE
    21.
    发明申请
    RETRACTABLE GUIDE IN CAPSULE HANDLING DEVICE 审中-公开
    胶囊处理装置中的可缩回指南

    公开(公告)号:US20160309947A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-27

    申请号:US15101984

    申请日:2014-12-05

    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.

    Abstract: A device (1) handles a capsule (2a, 2b) having a flange (2a′, 2b′). The device comprises: a first part (10) and a second part (20) that are relatively movable across a space (3a, 3b) from a transfer position for inserting and/or removing such capsule (2a, 2b) to an extraction position for extracting such capsule; a third part (30) for guiding such capsule (2a, 2b) to in between the first and second parts (10,20) when in the transfer position; and stop means (32a,32b). The stop means are configured for successively: stopping the capsule (2a, 2b) in between the first and second parts (10, 20) in the transfer position; maintaining the capsule while the first and second parts (10, 20) are relatively moved from the transfer position towards the extraction position to receive the capsule; and allowing a liberation of the capsule from the stop means after reception of the capsule by at least one of the first and second parts (10,20) while relatively moving towards the extraction position. The third part (30) has a flange section (300) that has a first position for engaging with and guiding the capsule flange (2a′, 2b′) when the first and second parts (10, 20) are in the transfer position before liberation of such capsule (2a, 2b) from the stop means (32a, 32b). The flange section (300) in the first position extends into such space (3a, 3b), the flange section (300) being moved after the capsule liberation from its first position to a second position in which the flange section (300) is retracted from the space (3a, 3b) to allow a crossing thereof by the at least one of the first and second parts (10, 20).

    Abstract translation: 装置(1)处理具有凸缘(2a',2b')的胶囊(2a,2b)。 该装置包括:第一部分(10)和第二部分(20),其能够跨越从用于将这种胶囊(2a,2b)插入和/或移除到提取位置的转移位置的空间(3a,3b)相对移动 用于提取这种胶囊; 用于在处于转移位置时将这种胶囊(2a,2b)引导到第一和第二部分(10,20)之间的第三部分(30) 和停止装置(32a,32b)。 停止装置被配置为连续地:将胶囊(2a,2b)停止在​​转移位置的第一和第二部分(10,20)之间; 当所述第一和第二部分(10,20)从所述转移位置相对移动到所述提取位置以接收所述胶囊时,保持所述胶囊; 并且当相对于所述提取位置相对移动时,允许在所述第一和第二部分(10,20)中的至少一个接收所述胶囊之后从所述停止装置释放所述胶囊。 第三部分(30)具有凸缘部分(300),当第一和第二部分(10,20)处于转移位置之前,该凸缘部分具有用于与胶囊凸缘(2a',2b')接合并引导的第一位置 从停止装置(32a,32b)释放这种胶囊(2a,2b)。 在第一位置的凸缘部分(300)延伸到这种空间(3a,3b)中,凸缘部分(300)在胶囊释放之后从第一位置移动到第二位置,凸缘部分(300)缩回到第二位置 从所述空间(3a,3b)到所述第一和第二部分(10,20)中的至少一个的交叉。

    CAPSULE PROVIDED WITH A CODE AND AUTOMATED BEVERAGE PREPARATION SYSTEM
    22.
    发明申请
    CAPSULE PROVIDED WITH A CODE AND AUTOMATED BEVERAGE PREPARATION SYSTEM 有权
    胶囊提供有代码和自动饮料制备系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160045060A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-18

    申请号:US14779079

    申请日:2014-03-19

    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.

    Inventor: Jean-Marc Flick

    CPC classification number: A47J31/4492 A47J31/407 B65D85/8043 G06K7/01

    Abstract: The invention relates to a capsule intended for delivering a beverage in a beverage preparation machine. The capsule comprises a code support surface on which a code is represented. The code comprises a first value for at least one capsule-related information. The code further comprises a first element and a second element arranged on the code support surface so as that the distance between the first element and the second element is a function of the first value.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于在饮料制备机器中输送饮料的胶囊。 胶囊包括代码支持表面,代码支持表面上代表代码。 代码包括用于至少一个胶囊相关信息的第一值。 代码还包括布置在代码支持表面上的第一元件和第二元件,使得第一元件和第二元件之间的距离是第一值的函数。

    EXTRACTION UNIT WITH MULTI-SIZE CARTRIDGE CAVITY
    23.
    发明申请
    EXTRACTION UNIT WITH MULTI-SIZE CARTRIDGE CAVITY 有权
    具有多个尺寸的盒子的提取单元

    公开(公告)号:US20150272375A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-01

    申请号:US14433914

    申请日:2013-10-08

    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.

    CPC classification number: A47J31/407 A47J31/0647 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 these cartridges (1a; 1b) for extraction thereof in the seat. The seat is delimited by a first part (20, 30, 33) and second part (12,13,14) that are relatively movable between a cartridge extraction position and a cartridge loading and/or ejection position. The first delimiting part has a first member (30) and a second member (33) that are relatively movable between:—a first member position delimiting a cartridge cavity of a first depth (Ha) for receiving a cartridge (1a) having a first height (ha); and—a second member position in which the ca cartridge cavity has a second depth (Hb) different to the first depth (Ha) for receiving a cartridge (1b) having a second height (hb) different to the first height (ha). The unit (10) further comprises an actuator (21,25), in particular a motorized actuator having a motor (21), for relatively moving the first and second members (30,33) from the first to the second member position and/or vice versa depending on the dimension (da, ha; db, hb) of a cartridge (1a; 1b) to be received in the seat (30,33,14) and extracted.

    Abstract translation: 用于提取两个不同尺寸(da,ha; db,hb)的盒(1a; 1b)的提取单元(10)包括用于接收任何这些盒(1a; 1b)中的任何一个用于提取它们的座(14,20) 这个座位;专座;席位。 座椅由第一部分(20,30,33)和第二部分(12,13,14)限定,第一部分(20,30,33)和第二部分(12,13,14)可在药筒抽出位置和药筒装载和/或排出位置之间相对移动。 第一限定部分具有第一部件(30)和第二部件(33),该第一部件(30)和第二部件(33)可在以下位置相对移动: - 限定第一深度(IIa)的药筒空腔的第一构件位置,用于接收具有第一 身高(公顷); 以及 - 第二构件位置,其中所述卡盒空腔具有与用于接收具有与所述第一高度(ha)不同的第二高度(hb)的墨盒)的所述第一深度(Ha)不同的第二深度(Hb)。 单元(10)还包括致动器(21,25),特别是具有马达(21)的电动致动器,用于相对地将第一和第二构件(30,33)从第一构件位置移动到第二构件位置和/ 或反之亦然,取决于待接收在座位(30,33,14)中的盒(1a; 1b)的尺寸(da,ha; db,hb)并提取。

    Retractable guide in capsule handling device

    公开(公告)号:US10194767B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-05

    申请号:US15101984

    申请日:2014-12-05

    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.

    Abstract: A device (1) handles a capsule (2a, 2b) having a flange (2a′, 2b′). The device comprises: a first part (10) and a second part (20) that are relatively movable across a space (3a, 3b) from a transfer position for inserting and/or removing such capsule (2a, 2b) to an extraction position for extracting such capsule; a third part (30) for guiding such capsule (2a, 2b) to in between the first and second parts (10,20) when in the transfer position; and stop means (32a,32b). The stop means are configured for successively: stopping the capsule (2a, 2b) in between the first and second parts (10, 20) in the transfer position; maintaining the capsule while the first and second parts (10, 20) are relatively moved from the transfer position towards the extraction position to receive the capsule; and allowing a liberation of the capsule from the stop means after reception of the capsule by at least one of the first and second parts (10,20) while relatively moving towards the extraction position. The third part (30) has a flange section (300) that has a first position for engaging with and guiding the capsule flange (2a′, 2b′) when the first and second parts (10, 20) are in the transfer position before liberation of such capsule (2a, 2b) from the stop means (32a, 32b). The flange section (300) in the first position extends into such space (3a, 3b), the flange section (300) being moved after the capsule liberation from its first position to a second position in which the flange section (300) is retracted from the space (3a, 3b) to allow a crossing thereof by the at least one of the first and second parts (10, 20).

    Self-locking multi-size cartridge extraction unit

    公开(公告)号:US09986869B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-05

    申请号:US14653993

    申请日:2013-12-19

    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.

    CPC classification number: A47J31/407 A47J31/0647 A47J31/0668

    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 such cartridges (1a; 1b) for extraction thereof in the seat. The seat is delimited by a first part (11,12,13) and second part (15) that are relatively movable between a cartridge extraction position and a cartridge loading and/or ejection position. The first part (11,12,13) 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 first part (11,12,13) has a lock (112′, 132, 132′, 142′) for locking the first and second portions (11,12,13) when the delimited cavity (12′) has the first depth (da) or the second depth (db). Such extraction unit (10) further comprises a mechanical sensor (14) that senses the height (ha;hb) of a cartridge (1a; 1b) and that controls the lock (112′, 132, 132′, 142′) to lock or unlock the first and second portions (11,12,13) when the sensor is actuated by a cartridge of first height (ha) or of second height (hb).

    CAPSULE MULTI-PIERCER WITH ASSEMBLY MEANS
    26.
    发明申请
    CAPSULE MULTI-PIERCER WITH ASSEMBLY MEANS 审中-公开
    具有组装方式的胶囊多层压板

    公开(公告)号:US20160198889A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-14

    申请号:US14912119

    申请日:2014-08-13

    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.

    Abstract: An extraction unit (1) has a piercing device (10) for piercing a capsule (20). The piercing device includes: a base (14) with peripheral sections, such as generally straight peripheral sections (14a, 14b, 14c1, 14c2); a plurality of blades (11a, 11b, 11c) that protrude from the base along a longitudinal direction (12a′, 12b′, 12c′), each blade extending laterally generally along one of the peripheral sections (14a, 14b, 14c1); and a plurality of assembly members (15a, 15b, 15c), each assembly member (15a, 15b, 15c) extending and protruding from one of the peripheral sections (14b,14c2). At least one assembly member (15a, 15c) of said assembly members (15a, 15b, 15c) is located at least in part generally in the longitudinal direction (12b′, 12c′) under a corresponding blade (11b, 11c).

    Abstract translation: 提取单元(1)具有用于刺穿胶囊(20)的穿刺装置(10)。 穿刺装置包括:具有周边部分的基部(14),例如大致直的外围部分(14a,14b,14c1,14c2); 沿着长度方向(12a',12b',12c')从所述基部突出的多个叶片(11a,11b,11c),每个叶片大致沿着所述周边部分(14a,14b,14c1)中的一个横向延伸; 以及多个组装构件(15a,15b,15c),每个组装构件(15a,15b,15c)从周边部分(14b,14c2)中的一个延伸并突出。 所述组装构件(15a,15b,15c)的至少一个组装构件(15a,15c)至少部分地位于相应的叶片(11b,11c)下的纵向方向(12b',12c')上。

    Multisize capsule handling with serial actuation

    公开(公告)号:US10188237B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-29

    申请号:US15301177

    申请日:2015-04-07

    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.

    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.

    Extraction unit with a shiftable multi-size cartridge receiver

    公开(公告)号:US09913558B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-13

    申请号:US14433923

    申请日:2013-10-07

    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.

    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 these cartridges (1a;1b) for extraction thereof in the seat. The seat is delimited by a first part (20,30,33) and second part (12,13,14) that are relatively movable between a cartridge extraction position and a cartridge loading and/or ejection position over a closure distance (Ca,Cb). The first delimiting part (20,30,33) is extendable and retractable for defining a cartridge cavity having selectively: —a first depth (Ha) for receiving a cartridge (1a) having a first height (ha); and —a second depth (Hb) different to this first depth (Ha) for receiving a cartridge (1b) having a second height (hb) different to this first height (ha). At least one of the delimiting parts (14,20) has a shifter (21,35,38) for compensating the extension and retraction of the first delimiting part (20,30,33) so as to maintain the closure distance (Ca) for the first member position equal to the closure distance (Cb) for the second member position.

    Capsule Processing Unit of Beverage Preparation Machine

    公开(公告)号:US20170196397A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-07-13

    申请号:US15315649

    申请日:2015-07-07

    Applicant: Nestec S.A.

    CPC classification number: A47J31/4492 A47J31/3623

    Abstract: A capsule processing unit of a beverage preparation machine, which comprises an extraction unit to extract an ingredient of a beverage from a capsule during preparation of the beverage. The capsule processing unit comprising: a code reading system comprising a code reader and a code reading mechanism, the code reading mechanism configured to effect reading of a code of a capsule by the code reader by imparting relative movement between a code reader and capsule; a capsule transfer mechanism configured to effect transfer of a capsule to the extraction unit; an actuator unit to actuate the code reading system to read the code and to actuate the capsule transfer mechanism to effect transfer of the capsule

    Food or beverage card comprising an actuator

    公开(公告)号:US09598232B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-21

    申请号:US14434463

    申请日:2013-10-11

    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.

    Inventor: Jean-Marc Flick

    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Card for containing food or beverage ingredients comprising: a substantially planar and rigid base portion, at least two ingredient compartments for storing the ingredients and at least two discharge portions, each discharge portions being linked to one of the compartments and extending along the plane of the base portion, and at least one sealing member provided on the base portion covering the compartments and discharge portions on the base portion side of the card, wherein 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. The invention further relates to a food and beverage preparation system, comprising a card according to the invention and a food and beverage preparation device, as well as to a method for preparing food or beverages using the card.

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