EP3107836A1 - Capsule de café à conductivité électrique - Google Patents

Capsule de café à conductivité électrique

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EP3107836A1
EP3107836A1 EP15709853.4A EP15709853A EP3107836A1 EP 3107836 A1 EP3107836 A1 EP 3107836A1 EP 15709853 A EP15709853 A EP 15709853A EP 3107836 A1 EP3107836 A1 EP 3107836A1
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Prior art keywords
electrically conductive
closure element
container according
cup
base body
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Frank Finis
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Ritter GmbH
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Ritter GmbH
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/70—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for materials not otherwise provided for
    • B65D85/804—Disposable containers or packages with contents which are mixed, infused or dissolved in situ, i.e. without having been previously removed from the package
    • B65D85/8043—Packages adapted to allow liquid to pass through the contents
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D65/00—Wrappers or flexible covers; Packaging materials of special type or form
    • B65D65/38—Packaging materials of special type or form
    • B65D65/46—Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials
    • B65D65/466—Bio- or photodegradable packaging materials

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  • the application relates to containers for containing foods, comprising: a cup-like component having at least one jacket wall and a bottom wall, wherein the
  • Mantle wall and the bottom wall define a receiving space, wherein the receiving space has a bottom wall opposite opening and a closure element.
  • Such coffee capsules are made of various materials such as cardboard, aluminum, etc.
  • Aluminum has the advantage of sealing the contents airtight and thus preventing escape of the aroma from the capsule.
  • aluminum protects the capsule contents from external influences such as moisture.
  • the wall thickness of the capsule must be sufficiently strong and stable at least at those locations where the wall is not to be destroyed by the internal pressure, that is to say in the area of the opening which is produced by the nozzle and on the side wall areas
  • Discarding the coffee capsules which are a disposable or disposable article is thus relatively high-quality, since destroyed with high energy input raw material destroyed.
  • different methods are known, such as the detection by means of a barcode.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a container for receiving a food with aroma protection for the container, which allows a resource-saving production of the container.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a container that can trigger other functions.
  • An inventive container for storing a food in particular for
  • Preparation of a beverage for example coffee powder, comprises: a cup-like base body which has at least one jacket wall and a bottom wall, wherein the jacket wall and the bottom wall delimit a receiving space, wherein the receiving space has a first opening, which lies opposite the bottom wall, and a first closure element ,
  • the cup-like base body is made of a composite material having at least two layers, wherein one of the layers is electrically conductive.
  • the conductive layer may be the outer or the inner layer. Alternatively, the conductive layer may be disposed between two layers
  • the other layer or the other layers are usually made of a non-conductive material such as plastic.
  • the cup-like base body may be made of plastic or other water-impermeable material.
  • the main body can for example consist of coextruded film and / or be produced by thermoforming, or in a deep-drawing process.
  • the conductivity of the capsule may make it possible to close a (control) circuit of the extraction machine.
  • Coffee makers suitable for such a capsule may have two or more contacts that are electrically connected by abutting the capsule. This creates a closed circuit, the one of
  • Control device can be detected when the capsule is inserted into the machine. So can to detect the possibility of whether a capsule is used, and may be determined a capsule type. As a result, certain functions can be triggered, such as the setting of certain preparation parameters. The contacts of the extraction machine can thereby
  • the conductive cup material is located on the inside or outside of the cup. If the conductive material is inside, contacting over the floor and ceiling is required. In contrast, the conductive connection between contacts in the event that the conductive cup material is located on the outside, also be done directly on the outside of the cup wall.
  • the capsule is placed in a suitable coffee machine. Subsequently, a portion of the top is perforated, for example, from a water or
  • the piercing (e.g., pointed, knife-like) elements may themselves be formed as contacts of the extraction machine and the control circuit, respectively.
  • At least one of the layers of the cup-like base body of the capsule comprises electrically conductive plastic or an electrically conductive polymer (eg polypropylene, polyethylene, polyparaphenylene, polythiophene, polypyrrole and polyaniline) or polymers containing electrically conductive additives such as flakes or fibers of metal, such as For example, aluminum, carbon, graphite, steel (especially stainless steel) or carbon black (in particular
  • the cup may consist, for example, of a layer of (non-conductive) plastic and a conductive layer (for example of aluminum or conductive plastic).
  • the capsule may comprise an electrically conductive layer of aluminum or an aluminum composite material.
  • a further container according to the invention for storing a foodstuff, in particular for preparing a beverage or, for example, coffee powder comprises: a cup-like one
  • a base body having at least a shell wall and a bottom wall, wherein the shell wall and the bottom wall define a receiving space, wherein the receiving space has an opening which is opposite to the bottom wall; and a closure element.
  • Base body is made of a conductive plastic, in particular of an electrically conductive polymer (eg polypropylene, polyethylene, polyparaphenylene, polythiophene, polypyrrole and polyaniline) or of polymers containing electrically conductive additives such as flakes or fibers of metal, for example aluminum, carbon, graphite , Steel (especially stainless steel) or carbon black (especially conductivity black).
  • an electrically conductive polymer eg polypropylene, polyethylene, polyparaphenylene, polythiophene, polypyrrole and polyaniline
  • polymers containing electrically conductive additives such as flakes or fibers of metal, for example aluminum, carbon, graphite , Steel (especially stainless steel) or carbon black (especially conductivity black).
  • the cup-like base body can be produced by thermoforming or by injection molding.
  • the bottom wall of the cup-like base body of the container described above has a second opening which is closed by a second closure element.
  • the necessary stability of the shell wall and at least of parts of the bottom wall can be achieved by the combination of different components. With a predominant use of plastic not only costs and effort of production are reduced. When disposing of used containers is also less valuable material (usually aluminum or
  • the first closure element and / or the second closure element consist of a conductive material (or comprise a conductive material), in particular of a conductive foil or a metal.
  • These closure elements can be conductively connected to one another via the cup material.
  • the first and / or the second closure element made of an air- and waterproof material.
  • the electrically conductive layer of the cup-like base body is preferably electrically conductively connected to the first closure element and / or to the second closure element.
  • Another container according to the invention for storing a food, in particular for preparing a beverage or, for example, coffee powder comprises: a cup-like
  • Base body which has at least one jacket wall and a bottom wall, wherein the jacket wall and the bottom wall define a receiving space, wherein the receiving space has a first opening, which lies opposite the bottom wall, and a first closure element.
  • Cup-like base body is an electrically conductive connection between the
  • Closing element and the bottom wall arranged.
  • Closure element and bottom wall consist in particular of a conductive material itself.
  • the cup-like base body may be made of plastic or other water-impermeable material.
  • the main body may for example consist of co-extruded film and / or be prepared in a deep-drawing process.
  • the conductive connection in the capsule may, among other things, make it possible to close the above-mentioned (control) circuit of the extraction machine. It does not matter if the conductive connection is on the inside or outside of the cup. If the conductive connection is inside, contacting along the casing wall via floor and ceiling is required.
  • the conductive connection between contacts in the event that the conductive cup material is located on the outside also be done directly on the outside of the cup wall.
  • the electrically conductive connection consists of at least one conductor track.
  • This conductor track (or conductor tracks) can (or may) be located on the outside of the cup or cup.
  • the electrically conductive connection consists of an at least partially cylindrical or a net-like insert, which in the
  • Receiving space is arranged, wherein this insert can be arranged outside or inside the shell wall or embedded in the shell wall, for example as a conductive layer.
  • the electrically conductive compound of metal eg, aluminum, copper or silicon
  • electrically conductive plastic eg, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyparaphenylene, polythiophene, polypyrrole and polyaniline
  • electrically conductive additives such as, for example, flakes or fibers of metal, for example aluminum, carbon, graphite, steel (in particular stainless steel), and / or carbon black (in particular conductive carbon black).
  • electrically conductive compound films of polypropylene, polyethylene, ethylene-vinyl alcohol plastic, aluminum / polyethylene terephthalate or a composite film of these and other materials.
  • the cup may for example consist of (non-conductive) plastic and an electrically conductive compound (such as aluminum or conductive plastic).
  • the bottom wall of the cup-like base body of the container has a second opening which is closed by a second closure element.
  • the necessary stability of the shell wall and at least of parts of the bottom wall can be achieved by the combination of different components. With a predominant use of plastic not only costs and effort of production are reduced. When disposing of used containers is also less valuable material (usually aluminum or
  • the first closure element and / or the second closure element consist of a conductive material (or comprise a conductive material), in particular of a conductive foil or a metal.
  • These closure elements can be conductively connected to one another via the electrically conductive connection.
  • the first and / or the second exist
  • Closure element made of an air- and waterproof material.
  • the electrically conductive connection can be electrically conductively connected to the conductive first closure element and / or to the conductive second closure element.
  • the cup-like base body can be produced by thermoforming or by injection molding.
  • the cup-like base body of the container may have a flange which extends outwardly from the edge of the casing wall delimiting the opening.
  • the flange surrounds the opening in particular annular.
  • the cup-like base body may consist of biodegradable plastic, which may be
  • the cup-like base body may have a layer structure, in particular a
  • Barrier layer comprises, which may be formed as a coextruded film.
  • the first closure member of the container may be welded to the flange to form a preferably air and watertight connection. This way is through the
  • Base body and the closure an air- and waterproof, so formed the aroma of the food, especially the beverage powder, receiving space.
  • the first component is attached to the second component by heat sealing or ultrasonic welding.
  • Figure 1 is a side view of the container according to the invention in the form of a capsule
  • Figure 2 is a first perspective view of the container according to the invention in the form of a capsule
  • FIG. 3 shows a second perspective view of the container according to the invention in the form of a capsule (with recognizability of the first closure element);
  • FIG. 4 shows a side view of the jacket wall with the layer structure being recognizable
  • FIG. 5 shows a further side view of the container according to the invention in the form of a capsule with an electrically conductive connection
  • FIG. 6 shows a first perspective view of the container according to the invention in the form of a capsule (with recognizability of the bottom as well as the second closure element) with an electrically conductive connection;
  • FIG. 7 shows a second perspective view of the container according to the invention in the form of a capsule (with recognizability of the first closure element) with an electrically conductive connection;
  • FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 a container according to the invention in the form of a capsule is shown in different perspectives.
  • the capsule has a cup-like base body 1. This consists of a jacket wall 10 and a bottom wall 11 which delimit a receiving space. In the bottom wall 11 is centrally located a second closure element. 3
  • the receptacle aum has a first opening, which lies opposite the bottom wall 11 and is closed by a first closure element 2.
  • the second closure element 3, the first closure element 2 is opposite.
  • the cup-like basic body 1 has, on the side of the first closure element 2, a flange 13 which extends outwardly from the edge of the lateral wall 10 delimiting the first opening.
  • the flange is integral / one piece with the
  • Base body 1 is formed.
  • the cup-like base body 1 is at least partially electrically conductive in the embodiments.
  • an electrically conductive connection is to be made either via the main body 1 either a) between the closure elements 2 and 3, and / or b) between the first closure element 2 and the base body 1, e.g. the jacket wall 10, and / or c) between the second
  • Closure element 3 and the base body 1, for example, the jacket wall 10, are produced.
  • This conductivity is due to the use of conductive composite material (with at least one electrical conductive layer) or conductive plastic.
  • the conductive layer or the conductive part of the main body must be electrically conductively connected to the corresponding closure elements.
  • the aforementioned components consist of a composite material with at least two layers 20, 21, wherein one of the layers is electrically conductive. At least one of the layers consists of electrically conductive plastic or electrically conductive polymer (for example polypropylene,
  • Conductive carbon black If only one of the layers is conductive, it does not matter if this is the outer or inner layer. If this is the outer layer 20, however, a contact of a control device directly outside of the jacket wall can make electrical contact.
  • the conductive material may be an electrically conductive layer 20 or 21, e.g. be formed of aluminum or aluminum composite material.
  • the shape of the cup-like base body consists of coextruded film and / or was produced in a deep-drawing process.
  • the capsule 1 is shown with an opening in the bottom area.
  • the bottom of the cup-like base body can also be closed in the two main embodiments (basic body with electrically conductive layer or basic body made of electrically conductive plastic).
  • FIGS. 5, 6 and 7 show another container according to the invention in the form of a capsule, each with a different perspective.
  • the capsule has a cup-like base body 1. This consists of a jacket wall 10 and a bottom wall 11 which delimit a receiving space. In the bottom wall 11 is centrally located a second closure element. 3
  • the receptacle aum has a first opening, which lies opposite the bottom wall 11 and is closed by a first closure element 2.
  • the second closure element 3, the first closure element 2 is opposite.
  • the cup-like basic body 1 has, on the side of the first closure element 2, a flange 13 which extends outwardly from the edge of the lateral wall 10 delimiting the first opening.
  • the flange is integral / one piece with the Base body 1 is formed. Also shown is an electrically conductive connection 110 on the jacket wall 10.
  • the cup-like base body 1 has in the embodiments by the use of the electrically conductive connection 110 at least partially electrical conductivity.
  • an electrically conductive connection is made either over the base body 1, either a) between the closure element 2 and the conductive bottom wall 11, and / or b) between the closure elements 2 and 3.
  • This electrically conductive connection is caused by the use of conductive composite material (with at least one electrically conductive layer) or conductive plastic or other conductive material.
  • the conductive material may be in the form of a conductor or a cylindrical or net-like insert, which is arranged in the interior or exterior of the capsule 1 (in particular in the region of the jacket wall 10).

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un récipient destiné à recevoir des produits alimentaires, qui comprend un corps de base (1) de type godet présentant une paroi périphérique (10) et une paroi de fond (11) ainsi qu'un premier élément de fermeture (2). La paroi périphérique (10) et la paroi de fond (11) délimitent un espace de réception présentant une première ouverture située à l'opposé de la paroi de fond. Selon l'invention, le corps de base (1) de type godet se compose d'un matériau composite constitué d'au moins deux couches, dont une est électroconductrice. La conductivité électrique permet d'initier d'autres fonctions.
EP15709853.4A 2014-02-17 2015-02-17 Capsule de café à conductivité électrique Withdrawn EP3107836A1 (fr)

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