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EP3272672A1
EP3272672A1 EP16180141.0A EP16180141A EP3272672A1 EP 3272672 A1 EP3272672 A1 EP 3272672A1 EP 16180141 A EP16180141 A EP 16180141A EP 3272672 A1 EP3272672 A1 EP 3272672A1
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Roland Affolter
Markus BRÖNNIMANN
Tim Thilla
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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
    • B65D85/8052—Details of the outlet
    • 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
    • B65D85/8049—Details of the inlet
    • 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
    • B65D85/8061—Filters

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  • the present invention relates to a capsule according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • capsules are often used for the preparation of different drinks, especially coffee or tea, but also soluble drinks, in home use.
  • capsules which are designed as disposable products, comprise a capsule body which forms a cavity for receiving beverage ingredients, as well as a lid closing the cavity.
  • the beverage ingredients are in many cases roasted and ground coffee powder, but sometimes also dried tea leaves.
  • soluble products in general or concentrates are also suitable.
  • pressurized water is passed through the capsule, resulting in extraction or dissolution of the material contained in the capsule.
  • the said capsule consists of substantially air and water impermeable materials.
  • the capsule comprises a capsule body which forms a chamber for the beverage ingredients.
  • an inner part is kept stable in position, which has an outlet connection for a beverage produced in the chamber.
  • both the chamber and the outlet are closed with a cover covering the capsule body.
  • the lid is penetrated simultaneously in two places; on the one hand to initiate under Pressurized water into the chamber, on the other hand to open the outlet.
  • the lid covering the capsule body is fixedly connected to the end faces of the capsule body and the outlet nozzle. If this compound has weak points, pressurized water can potentially escape from the capsule in an uncontrolled manner. This can be particularly serious in an extraction of the capsule contents, since a present in the capsule suspension of beverage ingredients, such as coffee powder, the capsule can leave uncontrolled. The consequence of this may be contamination of the beverage preparation device or contamination of the finished beverage.
  • said capsule should be more versatile than the prior art and easier to produce.
  • Such a capsule comprises a preferably rotationally symmetrical capsule body which forms a cavity with an opening for receiving at least one substance for the preparation of a liquid food.
  • a liquid through the capsule is within the cavity Outlet arranged, which is directed towards the opening.
  • the outlet nozzle is closed in particular with a lid covering the opening.
  • the capsule body and the outlet are integrally formed.
  • the outlet nozzle does not have to be inserted as a separate part into the cavity of the capsule body. Since capsule body and outlet nozzle are integrally formed, the precise relative positioning outlet nozzle is ensured in the capsule body. When attaching the lid to the capsule can thus be more easily achieved that this closes both the opening of the capsule body and the transition to the outlet nozzle, or optionally the outlet nozzle itself, sealing. The risk of leakage of the capsule contents before, during or after the beverage preparation is thus considerably reduced.
  • an inlet in particular an inlet channel
  • an inlet channel can be arranged inside the cavity and directed in the direction of the opening.
  • inlet pipe it is also possible to run the inlet, if necessary in addition, as inlet pipe.
  • the presence of an inlet makes it possible to better control the introduction of a liquid into the cavity of the capsule body.
  • an inlet channel for example, the distribution of the liquid over the entire capsule contents can be better achieved.
  • the presence of an inlet nozzle makes it easier to establish a tight fluid connection between a beverage preparation device and the capsule.
  • the inlet can be closed with the lid covering the opening at the same time.
  • both the inlet and the outlet nozzle are on the same Side of the capsule arranged.
  • the end faces of the capsule body and the outlet nozzle, and optionally also the inlet, can be arranged substantially in one plane.
  • the attachment of the lid on the capsule body can be done by conventional methods, as are common for sealing food packages.
  • the outlet nozzle can be arranged centrally and the inlet in an edge region of the capsule body. This is particularly advantageous since extraction or dissolution of the capsule contents from the outside to the inside has proved to be advantageous in practice.
  • the capsule body may form a transition region and the cavity may be in fluid communication with the outlet nozzle via the transition region.
  • the two compartments can be used for additional functions.
  • the cavity formed by the capsule body can perform the actual storage function of the capsule, while in the transition region further processes such as foaming the prepared liquid food by introducing air or mixing several ingredients occur.
  • the transition region may be covered on a side facing away from the opening of the capsule body with a cover, in particular with a cover or a cover film. This makes it possible to hermetically seal the capsule. Further, various functions, such as a screen or filter function, may be implemented in the transition area by the cover member. Moreover, it is also possible that the cover member is provided with an inlet nozzle, or the cover film is penetrated to introduce a liquid. This allows a modular design of the capsule in which the introduction and discharge of liquid is optionally either one-sided or two-sided.
  • the cover may be bonded to the capsule body by gluing, ultrasonic welding or heat sealing. These are proven methods that allow a reliable attachment of the cover on the capsule body.
  • the cover can be designed as a cover, in particular as a plug, and non-positively and / or positively, in particular via a latching connection, be connected to the capsule body. These embodiments allow a very simple assembly of the capsule.
  • a filter element can be arranged in the transition region. This makes it possible to filter the produced beverage during the preparation. This is particularly advantageous in the preparation of coffee. However, the production of tea from dried tea leaves would be conceivable.
  • the filter element may be disc-shaped and / or made of filter paper.
  • the capsule body and the cover can form an annular fluid channel in the transition region. Such allows a prepared liquid food to be introduced into it over the entire circumference of the outlet nozzle.
  • the capsule body and the outlet nozzle, and optionally also the cover can be manufactured by an injection molding or deep-drawing process.
  • the use of an injection molding process provides great flexibility with regard to the configuration of the shape of the capsule body. Although this is limited in a deep drawing process, but it is thus possible to produce especially oxygen and / or aroma-dense capsules. However, oxygen and / or aroma resistance is not limited to deep-drawn capsules.
  • the capsule is oxygen-tight, the penetration of oxygen into the capsule during storage of a starting substance contained therein is substantially avoided. As a result, aging of the starting substance, for example of coffee powder, by oxidation can be avoided.
  • An oxygen-tight capsule is usually also aroma-tight. Accordingly, leakage of flavors contained in the starting substance during storage thereof within the capsule is substantially prevented. Oxygen or aroma resistance is required in order to achieve a minimum shelf life of 12 months, preferably 18 months, especially in the case of coffee.
  • an oxygen- and / or aroma-tight capsule is understood as meaning a capsule in which coffee powder can be stored at atmospheric temperature at room temperature for at least 12 months, preferably 18 months, without the coffee powder changing which impairs the quality of a coffee beverage made therefrom.
  • the film material used for this purpose can have an OTR (oxygen transmission rate) of less than 5, preferably less than 2 have.
  • OTR oxygen transmission rate
  • the OTR indicates the amount of oxygen diffused per unit area and time through a film, in the unit: cm 3 / m 2 /day/0.21 bar.
  • the capsule body and the outlet nozzle, and optionally also the cover may be made of a single- or multi-layered plastic, preferably containing polypropylene. This is a material that has proven itself for the production of beverage packaging.
  • polypropylene can be processed very well by injection molding.
  • FIG. 1 is a capsule body 2 for a capsule 1 according to the invention (cf. Fig. 9 ) of its opening 4 facing away from the cavity 3 of the capsule body 2 side.
  • the transition region 10 which is in fluid communication with the cavity 3 via a plurality of passages 9, 9 '.
  • FIG. 2 shows the capsule body 2 according FIG. 1 from a different perspective.
  • a cover 11 can be seen, which is designed here as a cover in the form of a plug.
  • the Figures 3 and 4 also show the capsule body 2 and the cover 11. However, this time the cover 11 is inserted into the transition region 10 of the capsule body 2.
  • FIG. 5 further details of the cavity 3 formed by the capsule body 2 can be seen.
  • the outlet connection 5 is arranged centrally in the cavity 3.
  • the cavity 3 contains an inlet 7, which is designed in the present case as an inlet channel.
  • the passages 9, 9 ' can be seen, which fluidly connect the cavity to the transition region 10.
  • the inlet channel 7 is connected via a gap 14 with the remaining part of the cavity 3.
  • FIG. 6 shows the capsule body according to the FIGS. 1 to 5 in combination with the cover 6, which completely covers this for closing the opening 4 of the capsule body 2.
  • FIG. 7 shows one too FIG. 2 analogue picture. However, it is apparent that between the capsule body 2 and the cover 11 within the transition region 10 is still a filter element 12 is arranged.
  • FIG. 8 are closer structural details of the capsule with filter element 12 according to the FIG. 7 better visible.
  • the outlet nozzle 5 arranged centrally within the cavity 3 is composed of an inner part 15 and a circumferential collar 16.
  • the circumferential collar 16 is designed such that its end face 8 'with the end face 8 of the capsule body 2 lies in a plane. The fluid-tight attachment of a lid 6 is thus significantly easier.
  • an air intake hole 17 can be seen between the inner part 15 and the circumferential collar 16, an air intake hole 17 can be seen.
  • the air intake hole 17 serves for the purpose of preparing a liquid food to allow the suction of air in the transition region 10, whereby a foaming of the dispensed through the outlet nozzle 5 liquid food can be achieved.
  • the inlet 7 is designed as a circumferential groove, which communicates via a gap 14 with the remaining cavity of the capsule body 2 in connection.
  • FIG. 9 shows a fully assembled capsule with a capsule body as described above.
  • the substance for preparing a liquid food within the cavity 3 is omitted.
  • the film 6 is in direct contact with the end faces 8, 8 'of the capsule body 2 and the outlet nozzle 5. These are connected to each other by an ultrasonic welding process. Alternatively, however, a Heisssielvon would be applicable.
  • FIG. 10 is the part of the circle marked by a circle FIG. 9 shown enlarged. More details about the transition region 10 can be seen.
  • a filter element 12 is mounted, whereby the substance contained in the capsule 1 for the preparation of a liquid food can be filtered. This is particularly advantageous in the production of coffee drinks from ground coffee powder.

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WO2009008723A1 (fr) * 2007-07-09 2009-01-15 Friesland Brands B.V. Support et tasse contenant un concentré pour la préparation de boissons chaudes
WO2011124990A1 (fr) * 2010-04-09 2011-10-13 Gino Rapparini Capsules pour l'obtention d'infusions, telles qu'un espresso, ou de boissons à partir de produits solubles dans l'eau, et machines correspondantes utilisant celles-ci

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US20210000284A1 (en) * 2018-03-12 2021-01-07 Delica Ag Adapter for use in preparing a beverage by means of a capsule and a beverage preparation device

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