EP3010838B1 - Capsule having a capsule body and method for producing said capsule body - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a capsule according to the preamble of claim 1.
- Such capsules are today used in various forms for the preparation of a beverage, in particular of coffee or tea in a beverage preparation machine.
- the capsules fulfill a dual function, on the one hand protect the substance contained therein from external influences and preserve their aroma and on the other hand fulfill by the interaction with the beverage preparation machine and a mechanical function for the passage of hot water under high pressure.
- the capsule is received in a brewing chamber, which is sealed pressure-tight for the brewing process.
- a penetration of the soil which after the operation of the pump hot water can penetrate into the interior of the capsule.
- the lid which closes the capsule body, is either perforated or it breaks through the structure of the internal pressure in several places, so that the hot drink can flow out of the brewing chamber.
- Such a capsule is for example in the WO 2012/080501 described.
- the WO 2013/076519 A1 describes a capsule made of plastic material for the preparation of a beverage with a side wall, a bottom and a lid. In the peripheral region of the bottom recessed zones are arranged, which connect the bottom and the side wall together.
- the WO 2012/144885 A1 also describes a closed capsule made of a plastic material with a circumferential collar for fixing the lid, on which a sealing element for sealing the capsule in a beverage preparation machine is arranged.
- the WO 2012/127233 A2 describes a capsule made of plastic material with a side wall, a bottom and a lid, wherein in the bottom of the capsule, a liquid inlet opening is arranged. This opening is closed by an inlet filter glued to the inside of the capsule at the bottom.
- the US 2011/0033580 A1 also shows a capsule with a circumferential wall, a bottom and a lid to form a closed chamber.
- the floor has at least one inlet opening, which is covered on the inside with an inlet filter.
- the DE 10 2004 056 224 A1 describes a capsule made of plastic, the capsule bottom is provided with a central opening. This is covered with a piece of film sealed on the inside, which consists of an aluminum foil.
- a problem with plastic material capsules is that when the bottom is perforated due to the material elasticity, the bottom fits snugly against the perforating means, so that the amount of water per unit time is less than, for example, aluminum capsules. It has therefore been found that it is particularly advantageous to install additional openings in the bottom already during the production of the capsule, which increase the flow rate in the beverage preparation machine. These openings are advantageously produced without material removal slots, which in the unpressurized state are closed and take over a kind of valve function under pressure.
- a disadvantage of this embodiment is that each individual capsule still has to be packed separately in an aroma-tight bag.
- the capsule body is itself already provided in a known per se with a barrier layer.
- Multi-layered plastic films with such a barrier layer are already known.
- cover with barrier properties are known.
- a membrane with barrier properties for sealing the closed chamber with respect to the opening is arranged on the inside of the bottom. The membrane is connected to the ground along a connection zone following the circumference of the floor. In this way, all the openings already mounted in the ground are hermetically sealed, so that at the same time the soil and the membrane is pierced by the penetration agent in the beverage preparation machine.
- connection zone is chosen so that a sufficiently firm connection with the ground is ensured. It may be particularly expedient if the connection zone encloses a central region of the capsule bottom, on which the membrane is not connected to the ground. This unconnected area may serve to prevent bumps such as e.g. To compensate for wrinkles or indents in the membrane.
- the openings are arranged at least partially in the central region of the capsule bottom, where the membrane is not connected to the ground. In this way, the liquid entering through the openings in the unconnected membrane area can immediately spread in all directions, so that a sufficient flow is maintained.
- the capsule may be rotationally symmetrical, wherein the connection zone may be annular.
- the same principle but, for example, in a polygonal cross-section formed capsule with a polygonal capsule bottom can be realized.
- connection zone has an outer diameter between 14 and 17 mm and an inner diameter between 8 and 11 mm.
- carrier properties is well known to those skilled in the food packaging art. basics Criteria are the oxygen permeability and the water vapor permeability in each case at a certain temperature, for example, 23 ° C or 25 ° C.
- a plastic material with excellent barrier properties for example, polyethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) is known. This material is used in laminated films as a barrier layer and has permeability values in the range of 0.01 to 1.
- the oxygen permeability of plastic films is measured according to DIN 53 380. The value for the oxygen permeability results from cm 3 / m 2 xdx bar.
- permeability rates apply, as they are already used in deep-drawn plastic capsules for portion coffee.
- the membrane is connected over its entire surface to the bottom of the capsule.
- the openings can bring about a better flow rate even in such a case. This is particularly the case when the penetration means pierces the bottom of the capsule in the region of the slots.
- the opening is advantageously a slot closed in the depressurized state, which can be expanded under hydraulic, pneumatic or mechanical pressure action.
- the single slot may be straight or curved, or it may be crossed slots.
- Advantageous embodiments of slit valves which open under the action of pressure are already known to the person skilled in the art from various fields of technology.
- a particularly optimal effect is achieved when several openings, preferably at least three openings are placed in the bottom. This is related to the fact that in the beverage preparation machine, the relative position of the capsule to the penetration means is not always predictable. With at least three openings, however, the risk of an unfavorable relative position is considerably reduced.
- the floor adjacent to the outer periphery of a stiffening zone which is formed by a plurality of indentations.
- the bottom for the passage of the liquid through the chamber in a beverage preparation machine with a penetrating agent is penetratable without the capsule body bends.
- a sufficient resistance to the capsule bottom is in capsule bodies made of plastic material of particular importance, since this material of the penetration sets a greater resistance to, for example, aluminum.
- the indentations mentioned may have inner wall sections which lie on a common circumference, wherein the diameter of the circumference of the circumference corresponds approximately to the diameter of the membrane.
- the membrane is also centered in this way by the inner wall sections, which has a positive effect in the manufacturing process.
- the membrane consists of an aluminum based foil. It may also be a foil of an aluminum alloy or of a laminate with at least one aluminum layer. From the same film material and the lid can be made to close the capsule body. Aluminum is known to have excellent properties in terms of barrier to diffusion. For this reason will be Such films are often used for aroma-tight packaging in the food industry.
- the capsule body is designed as a deep-drawn part.
- thermoforming process multilayer plastic films can be processed which are precisely aligned with the packaged product and the use of the capsule.
- the invention also relates to a method for producing a capsule body for a capsule, which has the features in claim 12. It has proved to be particularly advantageous if the openings in the bottom of the capsule are mounted in a separate operation after the production of the capsule body. In this way, the openings can be positioned exactly, which is particularly important for the desired effect. Subsequently, the membrane is used, whose surface configuration corresponds approximately to that of the bottom of the capsule. As already mentioned, the connection takes place along a connection zone following the circumference of the floor or over the whole area.
- the capsule body is produced in a deep-drawing process, wherein the bottom is preferably formed as a flat surface.
- the openings are easier to install than when it is curved.
- the membrane can also be better applied on a flat floor surface.
- the opening is formed without material removal by an incision such that a self-closing slit in the rest state.
- the soil is preferably pierced with a sharp blade.
- the Openings but also punched or burned out, for example by means of laser beams.
- the bonding of the membrane to the bottom advantageously takes place by heat sealing, the membrane being provided with a suitably sealable layer, e.g. can be equipped with a sealing wax.
- a suitably sealable layer e.g. can be equipped with a sealing wax.
- other connection methods such as e.g. gluing or welding or a purely mechanical pressing.
- the invention also relates to a system comprising a capsule filled with a substance as described above and a beverage preparation machine having a capsule holder for receiving the capsule, and means for passing a liquid through the capsule for extracting or dissolving the substance for producing a beverage wherein the beverage preparation machine comprises at least one device for penetrating the bottom of the capsule.
- a capsule 1 known per se consists of a substantially rotationally symmetrical capsule body 2 with a side wall 3 and a bottom 4.
- the capsule body 2 has the overall shape of a stepped truncated cone, wherein the last truncated cone portion 17 has the steepest truncated cone angle to the longitudinal central axis.
- the bottom 4 runs essentially flat, but may, for manufacturing reasons, have a slightly concave curvature 25 in the central area.
- stiffening ribs 18 are arranged at regular angular pitch.
- a circumferential flange 19 serves on the one hand the seal in the beverage preparation machine and on the other hand, the attachment of a lid. 5
- a stiffening zone 13 On the outer circumference of the bottom 4 is followed by a stiffening zone 13, which is formed by individual indentations 14. These recesses interrupt the truncated cone portion 17 in regular angular pitch.
- openings 8 are arranged in the form of slots which penetrate the bottom completely, but are closed at rest due to the material elasticity.
- four slots are arranged in an angular pitch of 90 °.
- FIGS. 3 to 5 For clarity's sake, show an empty capsule body 2 in the state before filling with a substance and before closing the capsule opening with the lid 5.
- the capsule bottom is covered on the inside with a membrane 9.
- connection zone 10 With a broken circle while the connection zone 10 is indicated, at which the membrane is firmly connected to the ground is.
- This connection zone follows the circumference of the floor and is formed here annular.
- FIG. 4 shows still further details of the stiffening zone 13 and the individual indentations 14.
- Each indentation is provided with an inner wall portion 15 which extends in cross section approximately parallel to the longitudinal central axis of the capsule.
- the inner wall portions 15 lie on a common circumferential circle, which corresponds approximately to the outer diameter of the membrane 9.
- Each indentation 14 also has two side wall portions 16, the distance of which widens slightly against the bottom 4 here. In this way, a particularly good stability is achieved against a force from the outside on the capsule bottom.
- FIG. 5 the cross section through the truncated cone portion 17 is shown in the left half of the picture. These are in each case the sections between two individual indentations 14.
- FIG. 6 shows in a simplified representation of the situation after the penetration of the capsule bottom 4 by a penetration means 12 in a beverage preparation machine.
- the membrane 9 is fixedly connected to the capsule bottom 4 at an annular connection zone 10.
- This membrane consists of an aroma-tight film with barrier properties such as aluminum.
- the capsule body 2 made of plastic material has such an aroma-tight barrier layer, which is not specified in the drawings.
- the connection zone 10 has an outer diameter d1 which at the same time corresponds approximately to the outer diameter of the membrane 9.
- the membrane 9 may also partially overlap the side wall 3 of the capsule.
- the inner diameter d2 of the connection zone 10 encloses a central region 11, at which the membrane 9 is not fixed is connected to the capsule bottom 4.
- the penetration means 12 pierces the capsule bottom 4 and the membrane 9 within or optionally outside the central region 11.
- the opening 8 which may be a closed slit at rest, hot brewing water flows into the area between the capsule bottom 4 and membrane 9 and thence through the opening in the membrane 9, which was created by the penetration means 12.
- brewing water also penetrates through the opening in the bottom 4, which was likewise created by the penetration means 12.
- the chamber 6 formed by the capsule evidently remains hermetically sealed against the outside atmosphere.
- FIG. 7 shows in individual sequences the preparation of a capsule body for a capsule according to the invention.
- a capsule body 2 is produced in a deep-drawing die 20.
- the production technology and the materials are known to the person skilled in the art.
- a multi-layer film based on polypropylene and polyethylene may be used.
- the finished capsule body 2 is provided according to b using a plunge tool 21 with the openings at the bottom.
- a membrane 9 is provided and placed on the inside of the capsule body on the ground.
- the capsule body 2 is closed with a lid 5 with the aid of a closing tool 24.
- the working steps e and f can take place at a great distance from the working step d.
- the prepared capsule body 2 can be stacked, for example, after operation d and stored until they are fed to the filling station.
- the openings 8 consist of a total of eight circular holes, which penetrate the bottom 4.
- the capsule according to FIG. 9 differs from the one according to FIG. 2 in that the four slots 8 serving as openings are arranged relatively far outside almost in the region of the recesses 14. In such an arrangement, the openings are in the region of the connection zone, that is, in the region in which the membrane 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom 4 of the capsule. This is independent of whether the membrane is only connected to an annular connection zone or over the entire surface to the ground.
- FIG. 10 shows an embodiment in which the membrane 9 is connected over the entire surface with the bottom 4.
- the slot-shaped openings 8 extend here also far outside, as in FIG. 9 shown.
- the penetration means 12 and 12 'penetrate the bottom 4 in the outer peripheral region of the bottom 4.
- the penetration means 12 shown penetrates the soil in a region, in which no opening is arranged. At this point, there is no increase in the flow rate.
- the slot 8 causes an increased flow rate, which is caused on the one hand by the enlarged opening cross-section and on the other hand by a reduction in the resilience of the bottom wall.
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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Kapsel gemäss dem Oberbegriff von Anspruch 1. Derartige Kapseln werden heute in unterschiedlichen Formen für die Zubereitung eines Getränks, insbesondere von Kaffee oder Tee in einer Getränkezubereitungsmaschine verwendet.The invention relates to a capsule according to the preamble of claim 1. Such capsules are today used in various forms for the preparation of a beverage, in particular of coffee or tea in a beverage preparation machine.
Die Kapseln erfüllen dabei eine Doppelfunktion, indem sie einerseits die darin enthaltene Substanz vor äusseren Einwirkungen schützen und deren Aroma bewahren und andererseits durch das Zusammenwirken mit der Getränkezubereitungsmaschine auch eine mechanische Funktion für die Durchleitung von heissem Wasser unter hohem Druck erfüllen. Die Kapsel wird dabei in einer Brühkammer aufgenommen, welche für den Brühvorgang druckdicht verschlossen wird. Bei vielen Getränkezubereitungsmaschinen erfolgt mit dem Schliessen der Brühkammer eine Penetration des Bodens, womit nach dem Betätigen der Pumpe heisses Wasser ins Innere der Kapsel eindringen kann. Der Deckel, welcher den Kapselkörper verschliesst, wird entweder ebenfalls perforiert oder er reisst durch den Aufbau des Innendrucks an mehreren Stellen auf, so dass das heisse Getränk aus der Brühkammer abfliessen kann. Eine derartige Kapsel ist beispielsweise in der
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Ein Problem bei Kapseln aus Kunststoffmaterial besteht darin, dass sich beim Perforieren des Bodens in Folge der Materialelastizität der Boden eng an das Perforationsmittel anlegt, so dass die eindringende Wassermenge pro Zeiteinheit geringer ist, als beispielsweise bei Kapseln aus Aluminium. Es hat sich daher gezeigt, dass es besonders vorteilhaft ist, schon bei der Herstellung der Kapsel zusätzliche Öffnungen im Boden anzubringen, welche die Durchflussrate in der Getränkezubereitungsmaschine erhöhen. Bei diesen Öffnungen handelt es sich vorteilhaft um ohne Materialabtrag hergestellte Schlitze, welche im drucklosen Zustand geschlossen sind und unter Druckeinwirkung eine Art Ventilfunktion übernehmen.A problem with plastic material capsules is that when the bottom is perforated due to the material elasticity, the bottom fits snugly against the perforating means, so that the amount of water per unit time is less than, for example, aluminum capsules. It has therefore been found that it is particularly advantageous to install additional openings in the bottom already during the production of the capsule, which increase the flow rate in the beverage preparation machine. These openings are advantageously produced without material removal slots, which in the unpressurized state are closed and take over a kind of valve function under pressure.
Ein Nachteil dieser Ausgestaltung besteht jedoch darin, dass jede einzelne Kapsel noch separat in einem aromadichten Beutel verpackt werden muss. Es wäre jedoch wünschenswert, auf dieses zusätzliche Verpackungsmittel zu verzichten, weil eine sauerstoff- und aromadichte Ausgestaltung der Kapsel abgesehen von den Öffnungen im Boden problemlos realisierbar ist. Es ist daher eine Aufgabe der Erfindung, eine Kapsel der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, welche ohne zusätzliche Aussenhülle auskommt und bei welcher die Durchflussrate in der Getränkezubereitungsmaschine durch beliebige Öffnungen im Boden der Kapsel steuerbar ist. Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäss mit einer Kapsel gelöst, welche die Merkmale im Anspruch 1 aufweist.A disadvantage of this embodiment, however, is that each individual capsule still has to be packed separately in an aroma-tight bag. However, it would be desirable to dispense with this additional packaging means, because an oxygen and aroma-tight design of the capsule is easily feasible apart from the openings in the bottom. It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a capsule of the type mentioned, which manages without additional outer shell and in which the flow rate in the beverage preparation machine is controlled by any openings in the bottom of the capsule. This object is achieved according to the invention with a capsule, which has the features in claim 1.
Der Kapselkörper ist bereits selbst auf an sich bekannte Weise mit einer Barriereschicht versehen. Mehrlagig aufgebaute Kunststofffolien mit einer derartigen Sperrschicht sind bereits bekannt. Auch Deckel mit Barriereeigenschaften sind bekannt. Um zu verhindern, dass über die fabrikationsseitig angebrachten Öffnungen im Kapselboden Feuchtigkeit oder Luftsauerstoff eindringen oder Aromastoff austreten kann, ist auf der Innenseite des Bodens eine Membran mit Barriereeigenschaften zur Abdichtung der geschlossenen Kammer gegenüber der Öffnung angeordnet. Die Membran ist dabei entlang einer dem Umfang des Bodens folgenden Verbindungszone mit dem Boden verbunden. Auf diese Weise sind alle im Boden bereits angebrachten Öffnungen hermetisch verschlossen, so dass erst durch die Penetrationsmittel in der Getränkezubereitungsmaschine gleichzeitig der Boden und die Membran durchstossen wird.The capsule body is itself already provided in a known per se with a barrier layer. Multi-layered plastic films with such a barrier layer are already known. Also cover with barrier properties are known. In order to prevent moisture or atmospheric oxygen from penetrating or being able to escape from the production-side openings in the capsule bottom, a membrane with barrier properties for sealing the closed chamber with respect to the opening is arranged on the inside of the bottom. The membrane is connected to the ground along a connection zone following the circumference of the floor. In this way, all the openings already mounted in the ground are hermetically sealed, so that at the same time the soil and the membrane is pierced by the penetration agent in the beverage preparation machine.
Die Dimensionierung der Verbindungszone wird so gewählt, dass eine ausreichend feste Verbindung mit dem Boden gewährleistet ist. Dabei kann es besonders zweckmässig sein, wenn die Verbindungszone einen zentralen Bereich des Kapselbodens einschliesst, an dem die Membran nicht mit dem Boden verbunden ist. Dieser nicht verbundene Bereich kann dazu dienen, Unebenheiten wie z.B. Falten oder Eindrücke in der Membran zu kompensieren.The dimensioning of the connection zone is chosen so that a sufficiently firm connection with the ground is ensured. It may be particularly expedient if the connection zone encloses a central region of the capsule bottom, on which the membrane is not connected to the ground. This unconnected area may serve to prevent bumps such as e.g. To compensate for wrinkles or indents in the membrane.
Andererseits kann es jedoch auch besonders zweckmässig sein, wenn die Öffnungen wenigstens teilweise im zentralen Bereich des Kapselbodens angeordnet sind, an dem die Membran nicht mit dem Boden verbunden ist. Auf diese Weise kann sich die durch die Öffnungen eindringende Flüssigkeit im nicht verbundenen Membranbereich sofort in alle Richtungen ausbreiten, so dass eine ausreichende Strömung aufrecht erhalten bleibt.On the other hand, however, it may also be particularly expedient if the openings are arranged at least partially in the central region of the capsule bottom, where the membrane is not connected to the ground. In this way, the liquid entering through the openings in the unconnected membrane area can immediately spread in all directions, so that a sufficient flow is maintained.
Die Kapsel kann rotationssymmetrisch ausgebildet sein, wobei die Verbindungszone kreisringförmig verlaufen kann. Selbstverständlich kann das gleiche Prinzip aber beispielsweise auch bei einer im Querschnitt poligonal ausgebildeten Kapsel mit einem poligonalen Kapselboden realisiert werden.The capsule may be rotationally symmetrical, wherein the connection zone may be annular. Of course, the same principle but, for example, in a polygonal cross-section formed capsule with a polygonal capsule bottom can be realized.
Bei einer kreisringförmigen Verbindungszone hat es sich als besonders vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn die Verbindungszone einen Aussendurchmesser zwischen 14 und 17 mm und einen Innendurchmesser zwischen 8 und 11 mm aufweist. Mit diesen Massen ist einerseits eine sichere Verbindung zwischen Membran und Kapselboden gewährleistet und andererseits verbleibt eine ausreichend grosse zentrale Fläche, an welcher die Membran nicht mit dem Boden verbunden ist.In an annular connection zone, it has proved to be particularly advantageous if the connection zone has an outer diameter between 14 and 17 mm and an inner diameter between 8 and 11 mm. With these masses on the one hand a secure connection between the membrane and the capsule bottom is ensured and on the other hand remains a sufficiently large central area at which the membrane is not connected to the ground.
Der Begriff "Barriereeigenschaften" ist dem Fachmann im Bereich der Verpackung von Lebensmitteln allgemein bekannt. Wesentliche Kriterien sind dabei die Sauerstoffdurchlässigkeit und die Wasserdampfdurchlässigkeit jeweils bei einer bestimmten Temperatur von beispielsweise 23° C oder 25° C. Als Kunststoffmaterial mit hervorragenden Barriereeigenschaften ist beispielsweise Polyethylenvynilalkohol (EVOH) bekannt. Dieses Material wird in kaschierten Folien als Sperrschicht eingesetzt und weist Permeabilitätswerte im Bereich von 0,01 bis 1 auf. Die Sauerstoffdurchlässigkeit von Kunststofffolien wird nach DIN 53 380 gemessen. Der Wert für die Sauerstoffdurchlässigkeit ergibt sich aus cm3/m2 x d x bar. Für die vorliegende Anmeldung gelten Permeabilitätsraten, wie sie bereits bei tiefgezogenen Kunststoffkapseln für Portionenkaffee eingesetzt werden.The term "barrier properties" is well known to those skilled in the food packaging art. basics Criteria are the oxygen permeability and the water vapor permeability in each case at a certain temperature, for example, 23 ° C or 25 ° C. As a plastic material with excellent barrier properties, for example, polyethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) is known. This material is used in laminated films as a barrier layer and has permeability values in the range of 0.01 to 1. The oxygen permeability of plastic films is measured according to DIN 53 380. The value for the oxygen permeability results from cm 3 / m 2 xdx bar. For the present application permeability rates apply, as they are already used in deep-drawn plastic capsules for portion coffee.
In bestimmten Fällen kann es auch zweckmässig sein, wenn die Membran auf ihrer gesamten Fläche mit dem Boden der Kapsel verbunden ist. Je nach Ausgestaltung der Penetrationsmittel an der Maschine können auch in einem derartigen Fall die Öffnungen eine bessere Durchflussrate bewirken. Dies ist insbesondere dann der Fall, wenn die Penetrationsmittel den Boden der Kapsel im Bereich der Schlitze durchstossen.In certain cases, it may also be expedient if the membrane is connected over its entire surface to the bottom of the capsule. Depending on the design of the penetration means on the machine, the openings can bring about a better flow rate even in such a case. This is particularly the case when the penetration means pierces the bottom of the capsule in the region of the slots.
Wie bereits eingangs erwähnt, handelt es sich bei der Öffnung vorteilhaft um einen im drucklosen Zustand geschlossenen Schlitz, der unter hydraulischer, pneumatischer oder mechanischer Druckeinwirkung aufweitbar ist. Der einzelne Schlitz kann dabei gerade oder gekrümmt verlaufen, oder es kann sich auch um gekreuzte Schlitze handeln. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen von Schlitzventilen, die sich unter Druckeinwirkung öffnen, sind dem Fachmann bereits aus verschiedenen Gebieten der Technik bekannt.As already mentioned, the opening is advantageously a slot closed in the depressurized state, which can be expanded under hydraulic, pneumatic or mechanical pressure action. The single slot may be straight or curved, or it may be crossed slots. Advantageous embodiments of slit valves which open under the action of pressure are already known to the person skilled in the art from various fields of technology.
Selbstverständlich können anstelle von Schlitzen auch andere Arten von Öffnungen eingesetzt werden, insbesondere runde oder poligonale Löcher.Of course, other types of openings may be used instead of slots, in particular round or polygonal holes.
Eine besonders optimale Wirkung wird erzielt, wenn im Boden mehrere Öffnungen, vorzugsweise wenigstens drei Öffnungen angebracht werden. Dies hängt damit zusammen, dass in der Getränkezubereitungsmaschine die Relativlage der Kapsel zu den Penetrationsmitteln nicht immer vorhersehbar ist. Bei wenigstens drei Öffnungen wird das Risiko einer ungünstigen Relativlage jedoch erheblich reduziert.A particularly optimal effect is achieved when several openings, preferably at least three openings are placed in the bottom. This is related to the fact that in the beverage preparation machine, the relative position of the capsule to the penetration means is not always predictable. With at least three openings, however, the risk of an unfavorable relative position is considerably reduced.
Besonders vorteilhaft grenzt der Boden am Aussenumfang an eine Versteifungszone an, welche durch mehrere Einbuchtungen gebildet wird. Damit ist der Boden für die Durchleitung der Flüssigkeit durch die Kammer in einer Getränkezubereitungsmaschine mit einem Penetrationsmittel penetrierbar, ohne dass sich der Kapselkörper verbiegt. Eine ausreichende Widerstandskraft am Kapselboden ist bei Kapselkörpern aus Kunststoffmaterial von besonderer Bedeutung, da dieses Material der Penetration einen grösseren Widerstand entgegen setzt, als beispielsweise Aluminium.Particularly advantageously, the floor adjacent to the outer periphery of a stiffening zone, which is formed by a plurality of indentations. Thus, the bottom for the passage of the liquid through the chamber in a beverage preparation machine with a penetrating agent is penetratable without the capsule body bends. A sufficient resistance to the capsule bottom is in capsule bodies made of plastic material of particular importance, since this material of the penetration sets a greater resistance to, for example, aluminum.
Die genannten Einbuchtungen können Innenwandabschnitte aufweisen, welche auf einem gemeinsamen Kreisumfang liegen, wobei der Durchmesser des Kreisumfangs etwa dem Durchmesser der Membran entspricht. Die Membran wird auf diese Weise durch die Innenwandabschnitte auch noch zentriert, was sich beim Herstellungsverfahren positiv auswirkt.The indentations mentioned may have inner wall sections which lie on a common circumference, wherein the diameter of the circumference of the circumference corresponds approximately to the diameter of the membrane. The membrane is also centered in this way by the inner wall sections, which has a positive effect in the manufacturing process.
Die Membran besteht aus einer auf Aluminium basierenden Folie bestehen. Dabei kann es sich auch um eine Folie aus einer Aluminiumlegierung oder aus einem Laminat mit wenigstens einer Aluminiumschicht handeln. Aus dem gleichen Folienmaterial kann auch der Deckel zum Verschliessen des Kapselkörpers hergestellt sein. Aluminium hat bekanntlich hervorragende Eigenschaften was die Sperrwirkung gegenüber Diffusion betrifft. Aus diesem Grund werden derartige Folien häufig für aromadichte Verpackungen auch im Lebensmittelbereich eingesetzt.The membrane consists of an aluminum based foil. It may also be a foil of an aluminum alloy or of a laminate with at least one aluminum layer. From the same film material and the lid can be made to close the capsule body. Aluminum is known to have excellent properties in terms of barrier to diffusion. For this reason will be Such films are often used for aroma-tight packaging in the food industry.
Der Kapselkörper ist als Tiefziehteil ausgebildet. Im Tiefziehverfahren können mehrschichtige Kunststofffolien verarbeitet werden, welche exakt auf das Verpackungsgut und auf die Verwendung der Kapsel ausgerichtet sind.The capsule body is designed as a deep-drawn part. In the thermoforming process, multilayer plastic films can be processed which are precisely aligned with the packaged product and the use of the capsule.
Die Erfindung betrifft auch ein Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Kapselkörpers für eine Kapsel, welches die Merkmale im Anspruch 12 aufweist. Es hat sich dabei als besonders vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn die Öffnungen im Boden der Kapsel in einem separaten Arbeitsgang nach der Herstellung des Kapselkörpers angebracht werden. Auf diese Weise lassen sich die Öffnungen exakt positionieren, was für die angestrebte Wirkung besonders wichtig ist. Anschliessend wird die Membran eingesetzt, deren Flächenkonfiguration etwa derjenigen des Bodens der Kapsel entspricht. Die Verbindung erfolgt dabei wie bereits erwähnt, entlang einer dem Umfang des Bodens folgenden Verbindungszone oder ganzflächig.The invention also relates to a method for producing a capsule body for a capsule, which has the features in
Eine Optimierung des Herstellungsprozesses wird weiter dadurch erreicht, dass der Kapselkörper in einem Tiefziehverfahren hergestellt wird, wobei der Boden vorzugsweise als ebene Fläche ausgebildet wird. In einer ebenen Fläche lassen sich die Öffnungen leichter anbringen, als wenn diese gewölbt ist. Schliesslich kann auch die Membran auf einer ebenen Bodenfläche besser appliziert werden.An optimization of the manufacturing process is further achieved by the capsule body is produced in a deep-drawing process, wherein the bottom is preferably formed as a flat surface. In a flat surface, the openings are easier to install than when it is curved. Finally, the membrane can also be better applied on a flat floor surface.
Die Öffnung wird ohne Materialabtrag durch einen Einschnitt derart gebildet, dass ein im Ruhezustand selbst schliessender Schlitz entsteht. Dabei wird der Boden vorzugsweise mit einer scharfen Klinge durchstossen. Selbstverständlich könnten die Öffnungen aber auch ausgestanzt oder beispielsweise mittels Laserstrahlen ausgebrannt werden.The opening is formed without material removal by an incision such that a self-closing slit in the rest state. The soil is preferably pierced with a sharp blade. Of course, the Openings but also punched or burned out, for example by means of laser beams.
Die Verbindung der Membran mit dem Boden erfolgt vorteilhaft durch Heissversiegelung, wobei die Membran mit einer entsprechend versiegelbaren Schicht z.B. mit einem Siegellack ausgerüstet werden kann. Selbstverständlich sind aber auch andere Verbindungsverfahren denkbar wie z.B. verkleben oder verschweissen oder ein rein mechanisches verpressen.The bonding of the membrane to the bottom advantageously takes place by heat sealing, the membrane being provided with a suitably sealable layer, e.g. can be equipped with a sealing wax. Of course, however, other connection methods are conceivable, such as e.g. gluing or welding or a purely mechanical pressing.
Schliesslich betrifft die Erfindung auch ein System umfassend eine mit einer Substanz gefüllte Kapsel wie vorstehend beschrieben und eine Getränkezubereitungsmaschine, welche zur Aufnahme der Kapsel einen Kapselhalter aufweist, sowie eine Einrichtung zur Durchleitung einer Flüssigkeit durch die Kapsel zur Extrahierung oder Lösung der Substanz zur Herstellung eines Getränks, wobei die Getränkezubereitungsmaschine wenigstens eine Vorrichtung zum Penetrieren des Bodens der Kapsel aufweist. Durch den Einsatz der erfindungsgemässen Kapseln in einer an sich bekannten Getränkezubereitungsmaschine kann deren Leistungsfähigkeit erheblich gesteigert werden. Die zusätzlichen Öffnungen im Kapselboden reduzieren die Belastung der Pumpe an der Getränkezubereitungsmaschine und verlängern damit deren Lebensdauer. Trotzdem ist die Kapsel absolut aromadicht und benötigen keine zusätzliche Aussenumhüllung.Finally, the invention also relates to a system comprising a capsule filled with a substance as described above and a beverage preparation machine having a capsule holder for receiving the capsule, and means for passing a liquid through the capsule for extracting or dissolving the substance for producing a beverage wherein the beverage preparation machine comprises at least one device for penetrating the bottom of the capsule. By using the capsules according to the invention in a beverage preparation machine known per se, their performance can be considerably increased. The additional openings in the capsule bottom reduce the load on the pump on the beverage preparation machine and thus extend its service life. Nevertheless, the capsule is absolutely aroma-tight and does not require an additional outer cover.
Weitere Vorteile im System können dadurch erreicht werden, dass die Anordnung der Öffnung oder der Öffnungen im Boden der Kapsel derart an die Vorrichtung zum Penetrieren des Bodens angepasst ist, dass wenigstens ein Penetriermittel auf wenigstens eine Öffnung trifft. Je nach Konfiguration der Öffnungen kann auf diese Weise eine hervorragende Durchflussrate erzielt werden.Further advantages in the system can be achieved in that the arrangement of the opening or the openings in the bottom of the capsule is adapted to the device for penetrating the soil such that at least one penetration means meets at least one opening. Depending on the configuration of the openings, an excellent flow rate can be achieved in this way.
Weitere Vorteile und Einzelmerkmale der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachstehenden Beschreibung von Ausführungsbeispielen und aus den Zeichnungen. Es zeigen:
- Figur 1
- Eine perspektivische Darstellung einer Kapsel,
Figur 2- Eine Draufsicht auf die Kapsel gemäss
Figur 1 , Figur 3- Eine Draufsicht auf den leeren Kapselkörper gemäss
Figur 1 in Richtung Kapselöffnung, Figur 4- Einen Querschnitt durch den
Kapselkörper gemäss Figur 3 in der Schnittebene A-A, Figur 5- Einen Querschnitt durch den
Kapselkörper gemäss Figur 3 in der Schnittebene B-B, Figur 6- Ein vergrösserter Querschnitt durch einen Kapselboden mit eingesetzter Membran,
Figur 7- Eine schematische Darstellung der Herstellung eines Kapselkörpers,
Figur 8- Eine Draufsicht auf ein alternatives Ausführungsbeispiel einer Kapsel,
Figur 9- Eine Draufsicht auf ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel einer Kapsel, und
Figur 10- Ein vergrösserter Querschnitt durch einen Kapselboden mit durchgehend verbundener Membran.
- FIG. 1
- A perspective view of a capsule,
- FIG. 2
- A plan view of the capsule according to
FIG. 1 . - FIG. 3
- A plan view of the empty capsule body according to
FIG. 1 in the direction of capsule opening, - FIG. 4
- A cross section through the capsule body according to
FIG. 3 in the section plane AA, - FIG. 5
- A cross section through the capsule body according to
FIG. 3 in the section plane BB, - FIG. 6
- An enlarged cross section through a capsule bottom with inserted membrane,
- FIG. 7
- A schematic representation of the production of a capsule body,
- FIG. 8
- A plan view of an alternative embodiment of a capsule,
- FIG. 9
- A plan view of another embodiment of a capsule, and
- FIG. 10
- An enlarged cross-section through a capsule bottom with continuously connected membrane.
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Am Aussenumfang des Bodens 4 schliesst sich eine Versteifungszone 13 an, die durch einzelne Einbuchtungen 14 gebildet wird. Diese Einbuchtungen unterbrechen den Kegelstumpfabschnitt 17 in regelmässiger Winkelteilung.On the outer circumference of the
Wie insbesondere auch aus
Die
Die
In
Die
Der fertig ausgebildete Kapselkörper 2 wird gemäss b mit Hilfe eines Einstechwerkzeugs 21 mit den Öffnungen am Boden versehen.The
Anschliessend wird gemäss c eine Membran 9 bereitgestellt und auf der Innenseite des Kapselkörpers am Boden platziert.Subsequently, according to c, a
Gemäss d erfolgt dann mit einem Heisssiegelwerkzeug 22 die feste Verbindung der Membran 9 mit dem Boden des Kapselkörpers 2 auf die vorstehend beschriebene Art und Weise. Der zunächst völlig plane Boden des Kapselkörpers kann durch den Siegelungsprozess eine leicht konkave Wölbung gegen die Innenseite erhalten. Gemäss e erfolgt an einer Füllstation 23 die Füllung des Kapselkörpers 2 mit einer Substanz 7, also beispielsweise mit Kaffeepulver.According to d then carried out with a Heisssiegelwerkzeug 22, the firm connection of the
Zuletzt erfolgt gemäss f das Verschliessen des Kapselkörpers 2 mit einem Deckel 5 mit Hilfe eines Verschlusswerkzeugs 24. Insbesondere die Arbeitsschritte e und f können zeitlich in grossem Abstand zum Arbeitsschritt d erfolgen. Die vorbereiteten Kapselkörper 2 können nach dem Arbeitsschritt d beispielsweise gestapelt und so gelagert werden, bis sie der Füllstation zugeführt werden.Finally, according to f, the
Beim alternativen Ausführungsbeispiel gemäss
Die Kapsel gemäss
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- A capsule (1) having a capsule body (2) made of a plastics material, having a side wall (3) and having a base (4) formed in one piece therewith, and also having a cover (5) covering the capsule body in order to form a closed chamber (6) containing a substance (7) for the preparation of a beverage, wherein the capsule body (2) in the base (4) has at least one opening (8) for allowing a liquid to pass through the capsule, and in that a membrane (9) for sealing off the closed chamber with respect to the opening (8) is arranged on the inner side of the base (4), the membrane (9) is fixedly connected to the base (4) and consists of an aluminum-based film, characterized in that the capsule body (2) is a thermoformed part and in that the capsule body (2) and the cover (5) have barrier properties with respect to permeability of oxygen and flavorings and in that the membrane (9) likewise has barrier properties, and in that the membrane is connected to the base along a connection zone (10) following the circumference of the base.
- The capsule as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the connection zone (10) encloses a central region (11) of the capsule base (4), in which the membrane (9) is not connected to the base.
- The capsule as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that the opening (8) is arranged at least in part in the central region (11) of the capsule base (4), in which the membrane (9) is not connected to the base.
- The capsule as claimed in one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the capsule (1) is rotationally symmetrical, and in that the connection zone (10) extends annularly.
- The capsule as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that connection zone has an outer diameter between 14 and 17 mm and an inner diameter between 8 and 11 mm.
- The capsule as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the membrane is connected over its entire surface to the base (4).
- The capsule as claimed in one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the membrane (9) is connected to the base by means of heat sealing.
- The capsule as claimed in one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the opening (8) is a slit that is closed in the pressureless state and that can be widened when exposed to hydraulic, pneumatic or mechanical pressure.
- The capsule as claimed in one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that a number of openings (8), preferably at least three openings, are arranged in the base (4).
- The capsule as claimed in one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the base (4) can be penetrated by penetration means for the passage of the liquid through the chamber in a beverage preparation machine, and in that the base at the outer circumference borders a reinforcement zone (13), which is formed by a number of indentations (14).
- The capsule as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that the indentations (14) have inner wall portions (15) which lie on a common circular circumference, wherein the diameter of the circular circumference corresponds approximately to the diameter of the membrane (9).
- A method for producing a capsule body (2) for a capsule (1), in particular as claimed in one of claims 1 to 11, characterized by the following steps:- providing a capsule body (2) produced in a thermoforming method using plastics material having at least one barrier layer, having a side wall (3) and having a base (4) formed in one piece therewith;- making at least one opening (8) in the base;- providing a membrane (9) having barrier properties, of which the surface configuration corresponds approximately to that of the base (4) ;- introducing the membrane (9) into the capsule body (2) and connecting said membrane to the inner side of the base (4) either along a connection zone (10) following the circumference of the base or over the entire surface of the membrane.
- The method as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that the base is formed as a flat surface.
- The method as claimed in claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the opening (8) is formed without material removal by an incision in such a way that a slit that is self-closing in the rest state is produced.
- The method as claimed in claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the opening (8) is punched out or burned out by means of laser beams.
- The method as claimed in one of claims 13 to 15, characterized in that the membrane (9) is connected to the base (4) by heat sealing.
- A system comprising a capsule (1) filled with a substance as claimed in one of claims 1 to 11 and comprising a beverage preparation machine, which has a capsule holder for receiving the capsule, and comprising an arrangement for allowing a liquid to pass through the capsule in order to extract or dissolve the substance in order to produce a beverage, wherein the beverage preparation machine has at least one device for penetrating the base (4) of the capsule.
- The system as claimed in claim 17, characterized in that the arrangement of the opening or of the openings (8) in the base (4) of the capsule is adapted to the device for penetrating the base in such a way that at least one penetration means contacts at least one opening.
- A capsule body for a capsule as claimed in one of claims 1 to 11.
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