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- the present invention relates to a capsule according to 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 any change in the coffee powder 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 'is located with the end face 8 of the capsule body 2 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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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Kapsel nach Anspruch 1.The present invention relates to a capsule according to
Im Stand der Technik sind eine Vielzahl von unterschiedlichen Portionsverpackungen und Systemen zur Herstellung von flüssigen Lebensmitteln bekannt. Insbesondere Kapseln werden häufig zur Zubereitung von unterschiedlichen Getränken, allen voran Kaffee oder Tee, allerdings auch lösliche Getränke, im Heimgebrauch eingesetzt. Üblicherweise umfassen solche Kapseln, die als Einwegprodukte konzipiert sind, einen Kapselkörper, der einen Hohlraum zur Aufnahme von Getränkezutaten bildet, sowie einen den Hohlraum abschliessenden Deckel. Bei den Getränkezutaten handelt es sich in vielen Fällen um geröstetes und gemahlenes Kaffeepulver, teilweise aber auch um getrocknete Teeblätter. Allerdings kommen auch lösliche Produkte im Allgemeinen oder Konzentrate in Frage. Zur Getränkezubereitung wird unter Druck stehendes Wasser durch die Kapsel geleitet, wodurch es zu einer Extraktion bzw. zu einem Auflösen des in der Kapsel enthaltenen Materiales kommt.The prior art discloses a large number of different portion packs and systems for producing liquid foods. In particular, capsules are often used for the preparation of different drinks, especially coffee or tea, but also soluble drinks, in home use. Usually, such 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. However, soluble products in general or concentrates are also suitable. For beverage preparation, pressurized water is passed through the capsule, resulting in extraction or dissolution of the material contained in the capsule.
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Bei der besagten Kapsel ist es für die erfolgreiche Herstellung eines Getränkeproduktes zentral, dass der den Kapselkörper abdeckende Deckel fest mit den Stirnseiten des Kapselkörpers und des Auslaufstutzens verbunden ist. Weist diese Verbindung Schwachstellen auf, kann unter Druck stehendes Wasser potenziell unkontrolliert aus der Kapsel austreten. Dies kann insbesondere bei einer Extraktion des Kapselinhaltes gravierend sein, da eine in der Kapsel vorliegende Suspension von Getränkezutaten, beispielsweise von Kaffeepulver, die Kapsel unkontrolliert verlassen kann. Die Folge davon kann eine Verschmutzung der Getränkeherstellungsvorrichtung oder eine Verunreinigung des fertigen Getränkes sein.In the said capsule, it is central to the successful production of a beverage product that 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.
Es ist daher eine Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, die Nachteile im Stand der Technik zu überwinden. Insbesondere ist es eine Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine Kapsel der oben genannten Art zu schaffen, bei der die Zuverlässigkeit der Anbringung des Deckels am Kapselkörper und am Auslaufstutzen verbessert ist. Darüber hinaus soll die besagte Kapsel gegenüber dem Stand der Technik vielseitiger einsetzbar und einfacher herstellbar sein.It is therefore an object of the present invention to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art. In particular, it is an object of the present invention to provide a capsule of the above type, in which the reliability of the attachment of the lid on the capsule body and the outlet nozzle is improved. In addition, said capsule should be more versatile than the prior art and easier to produce.
Diese Aufgaben werden durch eine Kapsel gelöst, welche die Merkmale in Anspruch 1 aufweist.These objects are achieved by a capsule having the features in
Eine derartige Kapsel umfasst einen vorzugweise rotationssymmetrisch ausgebildeten Kapselkörper, der einen Hohlraum mit einer Öffnung zur Aufnahme mindestens einer Substanz zur Zubereitung eines flüssigen Lebensmittels bildet. Zur Durchleitung einer Flüssigkeit durch die Kapsel ist innerhalb des Hohlraums ein Auslaufstutzen angeordnet, der in Richtung der Öffnung gerichtet ist. Der Auslaufstutzen ist insbesondere mit einem die Öffnung abdeckenden Deckel verschlossen. Der Kapselkörper und der Auslaufstutzen sind einstückig ausgebildet.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. To pass 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.
Bei dieser Ausgestaltung der Kapsel muss der Auslaufstutzen nicht als separates Teil in den Hohlraum des Kapselkörpers eingesetzt werden. Da Kapselkörper und Auslaufstutzen einstückig ausgebildet sind, ist die präzise relative Positionierung Auslaufstutzens im Kapselkörper gewährleistet. Beim Anbringen des Deckels an der Kapsel kann damit leichter erreicht werden, dass dieser sowohl die Öffnung des Kapselkörpers als auch den Übergang zum Auslaufstutzen, bzw. gegebenenfalls den Auslaufstutzen selbst, dichtend abschliesst. Die Gefahr eines Auslaufens des Kapselinhalts vor, während oder nach der Getränkezubereitung ist damit erheblich verringert.In this embodiment of the capsule, 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.
Zur Durchleitung einer Flüssigkeit durch die Kapsel kann innerhalb des Hohlraums ein Einlauf, insbesondere eine Einlaufrinne, angeordnet und in Richtung der Öffnung gerichtet sein. Allerdings ist es auch möglich, den Einlauf, gegebenenfalls zusätzlich, als Einlaufstutzen auszuführen. Das Vorhandensein eines Einlaufes erlaubt es, das Einleiten einer Flüssigkeit in den Hohlraum des Kapselkörpers besser zu kontrollieren. Mit einer Einlaufrinne kann beispielsweise die Verteilung der Flüssigkeit über den gesamten Kapselinhalt besser erreicht werden. Durch das Vorhandensein eines Einlaufstutzens ist es einfacher, eine dichte Fluidverbindung zwischen einer Getränkeherstellungsvorrichtung und der Kapsel herzustellen.For the passage of a liquid through the capsule, an inlet, in particular an inlet channel, can be arranged inside the cavity and directed in the direction of the opening. However, 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. With 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.
Der Einlauf kann mit dem gleichzeitig die Öffnung abdeckenden Deckel verschlossen sein. Bei einer derartigen Ausführung sind sowohl der Einlauf- als auch der Auslaufstutzen auf derselben Seite der Kapsel angeordnet. Dies hat den Vorteil, dass zur Durchleitung einer Flüssigkeit durch die Kapsel gegebenenfalls nur der die Öffnung des Kapselkörpers abdeckende Deckel durchbrochen werden muss. Eine oftmals schwierige Penetration des Kapselkörpers, die gegebenen Falls auch das Anbringen von Sollbruchstellen erfordert, entfällt.The inlet can be closed with the lid covering the opening at the same time. In such an embodiment, both the inlet and the outlet nozzle are on the same Side of the capsule arranged. This has the advantage that for the passage of a liquid through the capsule, if necessary, only the cover covering the opening of the capsule body has to be broken. An often difficult penetration of the capsule body, which also requires the application of predetermined breaking points, is eliminated.
Die Stirnseiten des Kapselkörpers und des Auslaufstutzens, und gegebenenfalls auch des Einlaufs, können im Wesentlichen in einer Ebene angeordnet sein. Damit kann das Anbringen des Deckels am Kapselkörper durch herkömmliche Verfahren erfolgen, wie sie zum Versiegeln von Lebensmittelpackungen gebräuchlich sind. Der Auslaufstutzen kann zentral und der Einlauf in einem Randbereich des Kapselkörpers angeordnet sein. Dies ist insbesondere vorteilhaft, da sich in der Praxis eine Extraktion beziehungsweise ein Auflösen des Kapselinhaltes von aussen nach innen als vorteilhaft erwiesen hat.The end faces of the capsule body and the outlet nozzle, and optionally also the inlet, can be arranged substantially in one plane. Thus, 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.
Der Kapselkörper kann einen Übergangsbereich bilden und der Hohlraum über den Übergangsbereich mit dem Auslaufstutzen in Fluidverbindung stehen. Durch die Unterteilung der Kapsel in den Hohlraum und den Übergangsbereich ist es möglich, im Inneren der Kapsel zwei Kompartimente zu schaffen. Dies ist insbesondere vorteilhaft, wenn der Kapselinhalt filtriert werden muss. Darüber hinaus können die beiden Kompartimente für weitere Funktionen verwendet werden. So kann beispielsweise der durch den Kapselkörper gebildete Hohlraum die eigentliche Speicherfunktion der Kapsel wahrnehmen, während im Übergangsbereich weitere Prozesse wie das Aufschäumen des zubereiteten flüssigen Lebensmittels durch Einbringen von Luft oder das Vermischen mehrerer Zutaten ablaufen.The capsule body may form a transition region and the cavity may be in fluid communication with the outlet nozzle via the transition region. By dividing the capsule into the cavity and the transition area, it is possible to create two compartments inside the capsule. This is particularly advantageous when the capsule contents must be filtered. In addition, the two compartments can be used for additional functions. Thus, for example, 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.
Der Übergangsbereich kann auf einer der Öffnung des Kapselkörpers abgewandten Seite mit einer Abdeckung, insbesondere mit einem Abdeckelement oder einer Abdeckfolie, abgedeckt sein. Dadurch ist es möglich, die Kapsel hermetisch zu verschliessen. Ferner können durch das Abdeckelement verschiedene Funktionen, wie beispielsweise eine Sieb- oder Filterfunktion, in den Übergansbereich implementiert werden. Darüber hinaus ist es auch möglich, dass das Abdeckelement mit einem Einlaufstutzen versehen ist, oder die Abdeckfolie zum Einleiten einer Flüssigkeit penetriert wird. Dadurch wird eine modulare Ausführung der Kapsel ermöglicht, bei der das Einleiten und Abgeben von Flüssigkeit wahlweise entweder einseitig oder zweiseitig erfolgt.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.
Die Abdeckung kann durch Kleben, Ultraschallschweissen oder Heisssiegeln mit dem Kapselkörper verbunden sein. Dabei handelt es sich um bewährte Verfahren, welche eine zuverlässige Anbringung der Abdeckung auf dem Kapselkörper ermöglichen. Die Abdeckung kann als Abdeckelement, insbesondere als Stopfen, ausgeführt und kraft- und/oder formschlüssig, insbesondere über eine Rastverbindung, mit dem Kapselkörper verbunden sein. Diese Ausgestaltungen ermöglichen eine sehr einfache Montage der Kapsel. Wie bereits angedeutet, kann im Übergangsbereich ein Filterelement angeordnet sein. Dies ermöglicht es, das hergestellte Getränk bei der Zubereitung zu filtrieren. Dies ist insbesondere bei der Zubereitung von Kaffee vorteilhaft. Allerdings wäre auch die Herstellung von Tee aus getrockneten Teeblättern denkbar. Das Filterelement kann scheibenförmig und/oder aus Filterpapier hergestellt sein.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. As already indicated, 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.
Der Kapselkörper und die Abdeckung können im Übergangsbereich einen ringförmigen Fluidkanal bilden. Ein solcher ermöglicht es, dass ein zubereitetes flüssiges Lebensmittel über den gesamten Umfang des Auslaufstutzens in diesen eingeleitet werden kann.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.
Der Kapselkörper und der Auslaufstutzen, und gegebenenfalls auch die Abdeckung, können durch ein Spritzguss- oder Tiefziehverfahren gefertigt sein. Die Anwendung eines Spritzgussverfahrens gewährt eine grosse Flexibilität in Bezug auf die Ausgestaltung der Form des Kapselkörpers. Diese ist zwar bei einem Tiefziehverfahren eingeschränkt, jedoch ist es damit möglich, besonders sauerstoff- und/oder aromadichte Kapseln herzustellen. Allerdings ist Sauerstoff- und/oder Aromadichtigkeit nicht auf durch ein Tiefziehverfahren hergestellte Kapseln beschränkt.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.
Ist die Kapsel sauerstoffdicht ausgebildet, wird ein Eindringen von Sauerstoff in die Kapsel während der Lagerung einer darin enthaltenen Ausgangssubstanz im Wesentlichen vermieden. Dadurch kann ein Altern der Ausgangssubstanz, beispielsweise von Kaffeepulver, durch Oxidation vermieden werden. Eine sauerstoffdichte Kapsel ist in der Regel auch aromadicht. Entsprechend wird ein Austreten von in der Ausgangssubstanz enthaltenen Aromastoffen während der Lagerung derselben innerhalb der Kapsel im Wesentlichen verhindert. Sauerstoff- beziehungsweise Aromadichtigkeit ist erforderlich, um insbesondere bei Kaffee eine Mindesthaltbarkeit von 12 Monaten, vorzugsweise 18 Monaten, zu erreichen. Entsprechend wird im vorliegenden Zusammenhang unter einer sauerstoff- und/oder aromadichten Kapsel eine Kapsel verstanden, in welcher Kaffeepulver für eine Dauer von mindestens 12 Monaten, vorzugsweise 18 Monaten, bei Raumtemperatur an Atmosphärenluft aufbewahrbar ist, ohne dass es zu einer Veränderung des Kaffeepulvers kommen würde, welche die Qualität eines daraus hergestellten Kaffeegetränkes beeinträchtigt.If 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. Accordingly, in the present context, 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 any change in the coffee powder which impairs the quality of a coffee beverage made therefrom.
Wird eine sauerstoff- und/oder aromadichte Kapsel mit einem Tiefziehverfahren hergestellt, so kann das dazu verwendete Folienmaterial eine OTR (Oxygen Transmission Rate) von weniger als 5, vorzugsweise weniger als 2 haben. Die OTR gibt an, welche Menge an Sauerstoff pro Flächen- und Zeiteinheit durch eine Folie diffundiert, in der Einheit: cm3/m2/Tag/0.21 bar.If an oxygen- and / or aroma-tight capsule is produced by a deep-drawing process, the film material used for this purpose can have an OTR (oxygen transmission rate) of less than 5, preferably less than 2 have. 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.
Allerdings kann auch der fertige sauerstoff- und/oder aromadichte Kapselkörper, bzw. die gesamte Kapsel (inklusive Abdeckung und Deckel), eine OTR (Oxygen Transmission Rate) von weniger als 5, vorzugsweise weniger als 2, haben. Dies gilt losgelöst vom angewendeten Herstellungsverfahren.However, the finished oxygen- and / or aroma-tight capsule body, or the entire capsule (including cover and lid), an OTR (Oxygen Transmission Rate) of less than 5, preferably less than 2, have. This is independent of the applied manufacturing process.
Der Kapselkörper und der Auslaufstutzen, und gegebenenfalls auch die Abdeckung, können aus einem ein- oder mehrschichtigen Kunststoff, vorzugsweise enthaltend Polypropylen, gefertigt sein. Dabei handelt es sich um ein Material, das sich für die Herstellung von Getränkeverpackungen bewährt hat. Darüber hinaus lässt sich Polypropylen hervorragend durch Spritzguss verarbeiten.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. In addition, polypropylene can be processed very well by injection molding.
Weitere Vorteile und Einzelmerkmale der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung eines Ausführungsbeispiels und aus den Zeichnungen.Further advantages and individual features of the invention will become apparent from the following description of an embodiment and from the drawings.
Es zeigen schematisch:
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- Perspektivische Darstellung eines Kapselkörpers für eine erfindungsgemässe Kapsel;
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- Perspektivische Darstellung eines Kapselkörpers gemäss
Figur 1 mit einem Abdeckelement in Form eines Stopfens; - Figur 3:
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den Figuren 2 und 3 mit einem Stopfen; - Figur 4:
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den Figuren 1 von der der Öffnung des Kapselkörpers zugewandten Seite;bis 4 - Figur 6:
- Seitenansicht des Kapselkörpers gemäss
den Figuren 1 mit Deckel;bis 5 - Figur 7:
- Perspektivische Darstellung des Kapselkörpers gemäss
den Figuren 1 mit Abdeckungselement und Filterelement;bis 6 - Figur 8:
- Perspektivische Schnittansicht des Kapselkörpers gemäss
den Figuren 1 ;bis 7 - Figur 9:
- Schnittansicht einer erfindungsgemässen Kapsel;
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- FIG. 1:
- Perspective view of a capsule body for a capsule according to the invention;
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- Perspective view of a capsule body according to
FIG. 1 with a cover in the form of a plug; - FIG. 3:
- Perspective view of a capsule body according to the
FIGS. 2 and 3 with a stopper; - FIG. 4:
- Top view of the capsule body according to the
FIGS. 1 to 3 from the side facing away from the opening of the capsule body; - FIG. 5:
- Top view of a capsule body according to the
FIGS. 1 to 4 from the opening of the capsule body facing side; - FIG. 6:
- Side view of the capsule body according to the
FIGS. 1 to 5 with lid; - FIG. 7:
- Perspective view of the capsule body according to the
FIGS. 1 to 6 with cover element and filter element; - FIG. 8:
- Perspective sectional view of the capsule body according to the
FIGS. 1 to 7 ; - FIG. 9:
- Section view of a capsule according to the invention;
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- Capsule (1) comprising a preferably rotationally symmetrical capsule body (2), which forms a cavity (3) with an opening (4) for receiving at least one substance for the preparation of a liquid food, wherein, in order to convey a liquid through the capsule (1), an outflow nozzle (5) is arranged inside the cavity (3) and is oriented in the direction of the opening (4), and wherein the outflow nozzle (5) is in particular closed by a cover (6) that covers the opening (4), wherein the capsule body (2) forms a transition region (10) and the cavity (3) is fluidically connected to the outflow nozzle (5) via the transition region (10), and a filter element (12) is arranged in the transition region (10), characterized in that the capsule body (2) and the outflow nozzle (5) are formed in one piece.
- Capsule (1) according to Claim 1, wherein, in order to convey a liquid through the capsule, an inflow (7), in particular an inflow groove, is arranged inside the cavity (3) and is oriented in the direction of the opening (4).
- Capsule (1) according to Claim 2, wherein the inflow (7) is closed by the cover (6) that simultaneously covers the opening (4).
- Capsule (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 3, wherein the end faces (8, 8', 8") of the capsule body and of the outflow nozzle (5), and if appropriate also of the inflow (7), are arranged substantially in one plane.
- Capsule (1) according to one of Claims 2 to 4, wherein the outflow nozzle (5) is arranged centrally and the inflow (7) is arranged in an edge region of the capsule body (2).
- Capsule (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 5, wherein the transition region (10), on a side of the capsule body (2) facing away from the opening (4) of the capsule body (2), is covered by a covering (11), in particular by a cover element or a cover film.
- Capsule (1) according to Claim 6, wherein the covering (11) is connected to the capsule body (2) by adhesive bonding, ultrasonic welding or heat sealing.
- Capsule (1) according to either of Claims 6 and 7, wherein the covering (11) is configured as a cover element, in particular as a stopper, and the latter is connected to the capsule body (2) by force-fit and/or form-fit engagement, in particular via a latch connection.
- Capsule (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 8, wherein the filter element (12) is disc-shaped and/or produced from filter paper.
- Capsule (1) according to one of Claims 6 to 9, wherein the capsule body (2) and the covering (11) form an annular fluid channel (13) in the transition region (10).
- Capsule (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 10, wherein the capsule body (2) and the outflow nozzle (5), and if appropriate also the covering (11), are produced by an injection moulding or thermoforming method.
- Capsule (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 11, wherein the capsule body (2) and the outflow nozzle (5), and if appropriate also the covering (11), are produced from a single-layer or multilayer plastic, preferably containing polypropylene.
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