EP3272675A1 - Capsule for preparing a liquid food - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a capsule for the preparation of a liquid food according to the preamble of claim 1.
- capsules are often used for the preparation of different hot drinks, especially coffee or tea, in home use.
- capsules which are designed as disposable products, comprise a capsule body, which forms a receiving space for the beverage ingredients, and a cover which covers the capsule body.
- the ingredients are mostly 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 chamber.
- the said capsule consists of substantially air and water impermeable materials.
- the capsule comprises a capsule body which forms a receiving space for the beverage ingredients.
- an outlet nozzle is held in the receiving space by a supporting means engaging the bottom of the capsule.
- both the receiving space and the outlet nozzle are closed with a cover covering the capsule body.
- the lid is penetrated simultaneously in two places; On the one hand for introducing pressurized water into the chamber, on the other hand to open the outlet nozzle.
- the capsule should be inexpensive and can be produced in large quantities.
- the capsule for the preparation of a liquid food comprises a preferably rotationally symmetrical capsule body with a side wall and with a particular integrally formed with this bottom.
- the capsule comprises a cover covering the capsule body to form a receiving space for at least one starting substance for the preparation of the liquid food.
- To derive the liquid food from the capsule is an outlet with a Inlet opening and an outlet opening held in the capsule body.
- the outlet nozzle is directed with its outlet opening against the inside of the lid.
- the outlet nozzle can be held by at least one support means in the capsule body.
- the at least one support means engages the capsule body on the side wall, in particular in an edge region, preferably on an inner shoulder or on an inner edge.
- the spout can also be attached to the inside of the lid and thus held in the capsule body.
- the receiving space extends at least between the inlet opening of the outlet nozzle and the bottom of the capsule body.
- the at least one support means runs through the receiving space for the starting substance.
- the proportion of the total volume of the capsule body, which is usable for receiving the starting substance can be increased.
- the at least one support means may be formed as a perforated plate covering the receiving space. This makes it possible for a liquid introduced through the lid of the capsule to flow through the holes of the perforated plate into the receiving space with the starting substance. The occurring flow resistance is comparatively low. The outlet nozzle is reliably held by the perforated plate in the capsule body.
- the at least one support means may further be formed as a valve plate covering the receiving space.
- An edge of Valve plate can form with the capsule body in a non-pressurized state mutually contacting valve surfaces.
- the at least one support means may also be formed as a plurality of particular radially extending struts.
- This embodiment eliminates a subdivision of the capsule body into a plurality of compartments, whereby the receiving space for the at least one starting substance essentially extends through the entire capsule body.
- the capsule body can be filled up to the lid with starting material.
- the available volume of the capsule body is utilized. An increase of the flow resistance of a liquid conducted through the capsule through the at least one proppant does not occur. The outlet nozzle is still reliably held in the capsule body.
- the outlet nozzle and the at least one support means may be integrally formed. This eliminates the problem of creating a reliable connection between proppant and spout. Furthermore, such a capsule is efficient and inexpensive to produce.
- the outlet nozzle and / or the support means can be firmly, in particular fluid-tight, connected to the cover covering the capsule body. As a result, in particular an unintentional leakage of the capsule contents during food preparation can be avoided.
- outlet nozzle can be closed by the cover covering the capsule body. This makes it possible to store the at least one starting substance for the preparation of the liquid food hermetically sealed in the receiving space of the capsule body.
- a filter element At the outlet connection, in particular at its inlet opening, a filter element can be arranged. Such is usually necessary for the preparation of liquid foods by extraction of a starting substance. This is especially true for coffee or tea.
- An arrangement with the filter element directly at the inlet opening of the outlet nozzle is advantageous in that no further fluid-carrying elements for guiding the filtrate to the outlet nozzle are necessary. As a result, a larger proportion of the total volume of the capsule body can be used as a receiving space for the at least one starting substance.
- the filter element can cover the inlet opening of the outlet nozzle and have an area of 200 to 1000 mm 2 , preferably 400 to 800 mm 2 , preferably 500 to 700 mm 2 . It has been found that such an area is advantageous in particular with capsules which are provided for producing a single portion of a coffee beverage. This can be justified by the fact that such a dimensioning of the filter element represents a good balance between its space requirement within the capsule body and the flow resistance caused by it.
- the filter element may be formed as a nonwoven, perforated film or filter plate. These are filter types that are used in beverage production, especially in the production of coffee drinks, have proven. In addition, these are inexpensive to produce and thus usable in disposable capsules.
- the filter element may be supported by a support structure. By using a support structure, bursting of the filter element due to the occurrence of a pressure gradient during filtration is effectively prevented.
- an inlet for introducing liquid into the capsule, an inlet, in particular an inlet channel, can be arranged within the capsule body and directed in the direction of the lid covering the capsule body.
- an inlet can be 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 receiving space 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 food preparation device and the capsule.
- the inlet can be closed with the cover covering the capsule body.
- both the inlet and the outlet nozzle are arranged on the same side of the capsule. 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 may also require the attachment of predetermined breaking points, is eliminated.
- the end faces of the capsule body and the outlet nozzle, and optionally also of the inlet, may in particular be arranged essentially in one plane. This can be the attachment the lid on the capsule body 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 can be produced by an injection molding or a deep-drawing process and, in particular, be configured to be oxygen and / or aroma-tight. 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 and aroma resistance are required to achieve a minimum shelf life of 12 months, preferably eighteen months, especially for coffee.
- an oxygen-tight and / or aroma-tight capsule is understood to be a capsule in which coffee powder is allowed to be at atmospheric temperature for at least 12 months, preferably at least eighteen months, without any change in the coffee powder which impairs the quality of a coffee beverage made therefrom.
- the film used for this purpose has an OTR (oxygen transmission rate) of less than 5, preferably less than 2.
- 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 optionally also the outlet nozzle and / or the holding means may be made of a single- or multi-layered plastic, preferably containing polyepropylene. This is a material that has proven itself for the production of food packaging.
- polypropylene can be well processed by injection molding.
- the present invention further relates to a food preparation system comprising a capsule as described above and a food preparation device.
- a capsule body 2 for a capsule 1 comprises a side wall 3, which is formed integrally with a bottom 4.
- the capsule body 2 forms a receiving space 6 for at least one starting substance for the preparation of a beverage.
- the capsule body 2 has in one Edge region 11 an inner shoulder 12 on which a support means 10 can attack.
- the capsule body 2 has an end face 24 on which a lid 5 covering the capsule body can be glued, sealed or welded.
- the outlet nozzle 7 is integral with the support means 10, here a perforated plate 14 is formed.
- the perforated plate 14 has a plurality of holes 25.
- the outlet nozzle 7 is surrounded by two circumferential collar 26 and 27.
- the outlet nozzle 7 and the two circumferential collar 26 and 27 have the end faces 24 ', 24 "and 24''' on.
- FIG. 4 shows the back of the perforated plate 14.
- the inlet opening 8 of the outlet nozzle 7 can be seen.
- the support structures 20 for the filter element 19 ' are clearly visible.
- the exploded view 5 illustrates the structure of a capsule 1 according to the FIGS. 1 to 4 , It can be seen that in the embodiment shown, two filter elements 19 and 19 'are present, which are both arranged one above the other at the inlet opening 8 of the outlet nozzle 7. On the opposite side of the perforated plate 14, a lid 5 is attached.
- FIGS. 6 and 7 show the corresponding capsule 1 in the assembled state. It is clear that the unit formed from the outlet nozzle 7 and the perforated plate 14 rests on the inner shoulder 12 when it is inserted into the capsule body 2. Said unit is held in the capsule body 2 by the lid 5 covering the capsule body 2. Im shown For example, the lid 5 is welded on the one hand to the front side 24 of the capsule body 2, but on the other hand also with the end faces 24 "and 24 '" of the circumferential collar 26 and 27. Thus, both the capsule body 2 and the outlet nozzle 7 are fluid-tight by the lid. 5 locked.
- a liquid is introduced into the capsule 1 through the inlet channel 23, it can reach the holes 25 between the cover 5 and the perforated plate 14 and flow into the receiving space 6 via the latter. Due to the large number of holes 25, a uniform distribution of the liquid introduced into the capsule 1 is ensured over the entire receiving space 6.
- the introduced liquid After the extraction or dissolution of a starting substance stored in the receiving space 6, the introduced liquid successively passes through the two filter elements 19 and 19 'in order to reach the outlet connection 7 via the inlet opening 8.
- the second filter element 19 ' is supported by the support structures 20, which is good from the enlargement of the portion A in FIG. 7 is apparent.
- the inlet opening 8 is designed as a crema slot 28.
- the liquid In order to flow into the outlet nozzle 7, the liquid must pass through the crema slot 28, which causes it to foam.
- the lid 5 is penetrated between the outlet nozzle 7 and the circumferential collar 26 by an annular penetration element present on a beverage production device. As a result, the finished beverage can be derived from the capsule 1.
- the capsule body 2 of an alternative embodiment of a capsule 1 according to the invention has no inner shoulder 12 but an inner edge 13. This forms together with the side wall 3 of the capsule body. 2 an inlet channel 23.
- the FIG. 9 shows the outside of the capsule body 2 of the embodiment described here a capsule according to the invention 1. It can be seen that the outside of the capsule 1 with that of the first embodiment according to the FIGS. 1 to 6 is identical. The two capsules can therefore be used in conjunction with one and the same beverage production device.
- FIG. 10 shows the associated outlet nozzle 7, which is integrally formed with the valve plate 15 as a support means 10. Again, the outlet nozzle 7 is surrounded by a circumferential collar 26. Instead of a further circumferential collar 27, however, a shoulder 30 is present, which merges into the valve plate 15.
- FIG. 11 shows the back of the unit formed by the outlet nozzle 7 and the filter plate 15. Again, the inlet opening 8 and the support structures 20 for the filter element 19 'can be seen again.
- FIG. 12 shows the structure of the capsule 1 according to the corresponding embodiment. It can be seen that here too two filter elements 19 and 19 'are present.
- the valve plate 15 with the outlet nozzle 7 is inserted into the capsule body 2, whereby the valve plate 15 rests with its edge 16 on the inner edge 13 of the capsule body 2.
- the edge 16 of the valve plate 15 and the inner edge 13 thus form the valve surfaces 17 and 17 '.
- FIGS. 13 and 14 show the capsule 1 in the assembled state. Again, the unit formed from the outlet nozzle 7 and the valve plate 15 is held by the cover 5 in the capsule body 2.
- the lid 5 is welded to the end face 24 with the capsule body 2.
- the further embodiment is the outlet nozzle 7 with the filter elements 19 and 19 'with the previously discussed embodiment identical.
- FIG. 15 shows the support means 10 and the inlet opening 8 of the outlet nozzle 7 of a further embodiment of an inventive capsule 1.
- the outlet nozzle 7 is held by radially extending struts 18 in the capsule body 2.
- the support structures 20 can be seen for the filter element 19. These are arranged here in the radial direction about the inlet opening 8 of the exhaust nozzle 7. From the exploded view 16, the structure of the capsule 1 according to the corresponding embodiment can be seen.
- only one filter element 19 is present. However, several, in particular two, filter elements would be conceivable.
- FIGS. 17 to 20 the capsule 1 without ( FIGS. 17 and 18 ) or with ( FIGS. 19 and 20 ) Filter element 19 and cover 5, in each case in partial enlargement ( Figures 18 and 20 ).
- the support means 10 formed by the struts 18 rests on the inner shoulder 12 of the capsule body 2 when the unit formed by the outlet nozzle 7 and the support means 10 is inserted in this. From the enlargement of subarea C of FIG. 17 according to FIG. 18 It can also be seen that the liquid introduced into the capsule 1 in the beverage preparation is guided through the support structures 20 in the radial direction to the crema slot 28, which forms the inlet opening 8 of the outlet nozzle 7.
- FIG. 19 It can also be seen that the cover 5 is connected to the end face 24 with the capsule body 2.
- a collar 26 running around the outlet connection 7, which is likewise connected to the cover 5 via its front side 24 ", thereby preventing leakage of the contents of the capsule from the receiving space 6, in particular during the preparation of a beverage Beverages with the crema slot 28 is the same as in the previously discussed embodiments according to the FIGS. 1 to 14 ,
- FIGS. 21 to 23 show one of the FIGS. 15 to 20 modified embodiment in which the outlet nozzle 7 is attached to the inside of the lid 5 and thus held in the capsule body 2. Accordingly, such a capsule 1 comes out without support means 10.
- a piercing of the lid 5, both for the introduction and for the discharge of liquid, can be done simultaneously when inserting the capsule 1 in a suitable beverage production device.
- the lid 5 is first penetrated only for the introduction of liquid. If a fluid pressure has built up in the receiving space 6, a further piercing of the lid 5 for the discharge of a beverage through the outlet nozzle 7 can be made considerably easier.
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Kapsel (1) zur Zubereitung eines flüssigen Lebensmittels umfassend einen vorzugsweise rotationssymmetrisch ausgebildeten Kapselkörper (2), mit einer Seitenwand (3) und mit einem insbesondere einstückig mit dieser ausgebildeten Boden (4). Ferner umfasst die Kapsel (1) einen den Kapselkörper (2) abdeckenden Deckel (5) zur Bildung eines Aufnahmeraums (6) für mindestens eine Ausgangssubstanz zur Zubereitung des flüssigen Lebensmittels. Zur Ableitung des flüssigen Lebensmittels aus der Kapsel (1) ist ein Auslaufstutzen (7) mit einer Eintrittsöffnung (8) und einer Austrittsöffnung (9) im Kapselkörper (2) gehalten. Der Auslaufstutzen (7) ist mit der Austrittsöffnung (9) gegen die Innenseite des Deckels (5) gerichtet. Der Auslaufstutzen (7) kann von zumindest einem Stützmittel (10) im Kapselkörper gehalten sein. Dabei greift das Stützmittel (10) den Kapselkörper (2) an einer Seitenwand (3), insbesondere in einem Randbereich (11), bevorzugterweise an einer Innenschulter (12) oder an einem Innenrand (13), an.Capsule (1) for preparing a liquid foodstuff comprising a preferably rotationally symmetrical capsule body (2), with a side wall (3) and with a bottom (4), in particular integrally formed therewith. Furthermore, the capsule (1) comprises a cover (5) covering the capsule body (2) to form a receiving space (6) for at least one starting substance for the preparation of the liquid food. For the derivation of the liquid food from the capsule (1) an outlet nozzle (7) with an inlet opening (8) and an outlet opening (9) in the capsule body (2) is held. The outlet nozzle (7) is directed with the outlet opening (9) against the inside of the lid (5). The outlet nozzle (7) can be held by at least one support means (10) in the capsule body. The support means (10) engages the capsule body (2) on a side wall (3), in particular in an edge region (11), preferably on an inner shoulder (12) or on an inner edge (13).
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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Kapsel zur Zubereitung eines flüssigen Lebensmittels gemäss dem Oberbegriff von Anspruch 1.The present invention relates to a capsule for the preparation of a liquid food according to the preamble of
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 Heissgetränken, allen voran Kaffee oder Tee, im Heimgebrauch eingesetzt. Üblicherweise umfassen solche Kapseln, die als Einwegprodukte konzipiert sind, einen Kapselkörper, der einen Aufnahmeraum für die Getränkezutaten bildet, sowie einen den Kapselkörper abdeckenden Deckel. Bei den Zutaten handelt es sich meist um geröstetes und gemahlenes Kaffeepulver, teilweise aber auch um getrocknete Teeblätter. Allerdings kommen auch lösliche Produkte im Allgemeinen oder Konzentrate in Frage. Bei der eigentlichen Zubereitung wird unter Druck stehendes Wasser durch die Kapsel geleitet, wodurch es zu einer Extraktion bzw. zu einem Auflösen des in der Kammer 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 hot drinks, especially coffee or tea, in home use. Usually, such capsules, which are designed as disposable products, comprise a capsule body, which forms a receiving space for the beverage ingredients, and a cover which covers the capsule body. The ingredients are mostly roasted and ground coffee powder, but sometimes also dried tea leaves. However, soluble products in general or concentrates are also suitable. In the actual preparation, pressurized water is passed through the capsule, resulting in extraction or dissolution of the material contained in the chamber.
So beschreibt die
Bei der besagten Kapsel besteht das Problem, dass das Stützmittel zum Halten des Auslaufstutzens durch den Aufnahmeraum verläuft und damit dessen nutzbares Volumen reduziert. Dies ist insbesondere nachteilig, wenn grössere Portionen von Getränkezutaten benötigt werden, beispielsweise zur gleichzeitigen Herstellung von mehreren Tassen Kaffee oder eines besonders starken Kaffeegetränkes, welches grössere Mengen Kaffeepulver erfordert.In the case of the said capsule there is the problem that the support means for holding the outlet nozzle passes through the receiving space and thus reduces its usable volume. This is particularly disadvantageous when larger portions of beverage ingredients are needed, for example, for the simultaneous production of several cups of coffee or a particularly strong coffee beverage, which requires larger amounts of coffee powder.
Es ist daher eine Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, die Nachteile im Stand der Technik zu überwinden.It is therefore an object of the present invention to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.
Insbesondere ist es eine Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine vielfältig anwendbare und konstruktiv einfache Kapsel zur Zubereitung eines flüssigen Lebensmittels zu schaffen, die bei gleichem Gesamtvolumen des Kapselkörpers eine gegenüber dem Stand der Technik grössere Menge an Ausgangssubstanz aufnehmen kann. Dabei soll die Kapsel kostengünstig und in grossen Stückzahlen herstellbar sein.In particular, it is an object of the present invention to provide a capsule which can be used in many different ways and which is structurally simple for the preparation of a liquid foodstuff which can absorb a larger amount of starting substance than the prior art for the same total volume of the capsule body. The capsule should be inexpensive and can be produced in large quantities.
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
Die Kapsel zur Zubereitung eines flüssigen Lebensmittels umfasst einen vorzugsweise rotationssymmetrisch ausgebildeten Kapselkörper mit einer Seitenwand und mit einem insbesondere einstückig mit dieser ausgebildeten Boden. Darüber hinaus umfasst die Kapsel einen den Kapselkörper abdeckenden Deckel zur Bildung eines Aufnahmeraums für mindestens eine Ausgangssubstanz zur Zubereitung des flüssigen Lebensmittels. Zur Ableitung des flüssigen Lebensmittels aus der Kapsel ist ein Auslaufstutzen mit einer Eintrittsöffnung und einer Austrittsöffnung im Kapselkörper gehalten. Der Auslaufstutzen ist mit seiner Austrittsöffnung gegen die Innenseite des Deckels gerichtet.The capsule for the preparation of a liquid food comprises a preferably rotationally symmetrical capsule body with a side wall and with a particular integrally formed with this bottom. In addition, the capsule comprises a cover covering the capsule body to form a receiving space for at least one starting substance for the preparation of the liquid food. To derive the liquid food from the capsule is an outlet with a Inlet opening and an outlet opening held in the capsule body. The outlet nozzle is directed with its outlet opening against the inside of the lid.
Der Auslaufstutzen kann von zumindest einem Stützmittel im Kapselkörper gehalten sein. Dabei greift das zumindest eine Stützmittel den Kapselkörper an der Seitenwand, insbesondere in einem Randbereich, bevorzugterweise an einer Innenschulter oder an einem Innenrand, an.The outlet nozzle can be held by at least one support means in the capsule body. The at least one support means engages the capsule body on the side wall, in particular in an edge region, preferably on an inner shoulder or on an inner edge.
Alternativ dazu kann der Auslaufstutzen auch an der Innenseite des Deckels befestigt und damit im Kapselkörper gehalten sein.Alternatively, the spout can also be attached to the inside of the lid and thus held in the capsule body.
Der Aufnahmeraum erstreckt sich zumindest zwischen der Eintrittsöffnung des Auslaufstutzens und dem Boden des Kapselkörpers.The receiving space extends at least between the inlet opening of the outlet nozzle and the bottom of the capsule body.
Durch diese Ausgestaltung der Kapsel kann vermieden werden, dass das zumindest eine Stützmittel durch den Aufnahmeraum für die Ausgangssubstanz verläuft. Damit kann der Anteil des Gesamtvolumens des Kapselkörpers, welcher zur Aufnahme der Ausgangssubstanz nutzbar ist, erhöht werden.By means of this configuration of the capsule, it can be avoided that the at least one support means runs through the receiving space for the starting substance. Thus, the proportion of the total volume of the capsule body, which is usable for receiving the starting substance, can be increased.
Das zumindest eine Stützmittel kann als eine den Aufnahmeraum überdeckende Lochplatte ausgebildet sein. Dies ermöglicht es einer durch den Deckel der Kapsel eingeleiteten Flüssigkeit durch die Löcher der Lochplatte in den Aufnahmeraum mit der Ausgangssubstanz überzuströmen. Der dabei auftretende strömungswiderstand ist vergleichsweise gering. Der Auslaufstutzen ist durch die Lochplatte zuverlässig im Kapselkörper gehalten.The at least one support means may be formed as a perforated plate covering the receiving space. This makes it possible for a liquid introduced through the lid of the capsule to flow through the holes of the perforated plate into the receiving space with the starting substance. The occurring flow resistance is comparatively low. The outlet nozzle is reliably held by the perforated plate in the capsule body.
Das zumindest eine Stützmittel kann ferner als eine den Aufnahmeraum überdeckende Ventilplatte ausgebildet sein. Ein Rand der Ventilplatte kann mit dem Kapselkörper in einem drucklosen Zustand sich gegenseitig berührende Ventilflächen bilden. Durch die Ausführung des zumindest einen Stützmittels als Ventilplatte wird ein unbeabsichtigtes und unerwünschtes Auslaufen von Flüssigkeit aus dem Aufnahmeraum durch eine Öffnung im Deckel nach erfolgter Zubereitung des Flüssigen Lebensmittels weitestgehend verhindert. Der Auslaufstutzen ist ebenfalls zuverlässig im Kapselkörper gehalten.The at least one support means may further be formed as a valve plate covering the receiving space. An edge of Valve plate can form with the capsule body in a non-pressurized state mutually contacting valve surfaces. By the execution of at least one support means as a valve plate unintentional and undesirable leakage of liquid from the receiving space through an opening in the lid after the preparation of the liquid food is largely prevented. The outlet nozzle is also reliably held in the capsule body.
Das zumindest eine Stützmittel kann darüber hinaus als eine Vielzahl von insbesondere radial verlaufenden Streben ausgebildet sein. Durch diese Ausführung entfällt eine Unterteilung des Kapselkörpers in mehrere Kompartimente, womit sich der Aufnahmeraum für die mindestens eine Ausgangssubstanz im Wesentlichen durch den gesamten Kapselkörper erstreckt. Damit kann der Kapselkörper bis zum Deckel mit Ausgangssubstanz befüllt werden. Entsprechend gut wird das verfügbare Volumen des Kapselkörpers ausgenützt. Zu einer Erhöhung des Strömungswiderstandes einer durch die Kapsel geleiteten Flüssigkeit durch das zumindest eine Stützmittel kommt es nicht. Der Auslaufstutzen ist dennoch zuverlässig im Kapselkörper gehalten.The at least one support means may also be formed as a plurality of particular radially extending struts. This embodiment eliminates a subdivision of the capsule body into a plurality of compartments, whereby the receiving space for the at least one starting substance essentially extends through the entire capsule body. Thus, the capsule body can be filled up to the lid with starting material. Correspondingly, the available volume of the capsule body is utilized. An increase of the flow resistance of a liquid conducted through the capsule through the at least one proppant does not occur. The outlet nozzle is still reliably held in the capsule body.
Der Auslaufstutzen und das zumindest eine Stützmittel können einstückig ausgebildet sein. Dadurch entfällt das Problem, eine zuverlässige Verbindung zwischen Stützmittel und Auslaufstutzen zu schaffen. Ferner ist eine derartige Kapsel effizient und kostengünstig herstellbar.The outlet nozzle and the at least one support means may be integrally formed. This eliminates the problem of creating a reliable connection between proppant and spout. Furthermore, such a capsule is efficient and inexpensive to produce.
Der Auslaufstutzen und/oder das Stützmittel können fest, insbesondere fluiddicht, mit dem den Kapselkörper abdeckenden Deckel verbunden sein. Dadurch kann insbesondere ein unbeabsichtigtes Auslaufen des Kapselinhaltes während der Lebensmittelzubereitung vermieden werden.The outlet nozzle and / or the support means can be firmly, in particular fluid-tight, connected to the cover covering the capsule body. As a result, in particular an unintentional leakage of the capsule contents during food preparation can be avoided.
Darüber hinaus kann der Auslaufstutzen durch den den Kapselkörper abdeckenden Deckel verschlossen sein. Dies ermöglicht es, die zumindest eine Ausgangssubstanz zur Zubereitung des flüssigen Lebensmittels hermetisch abgeschlossen im Aufnahmeraum des Kapselkörpers zu lagern.In addition, the outlet nozzle can be closed by the cover covering the capsule body. This makes it possible to store the at least one starting substance for the preparation of the liquid food hermetically sealed in the receiving space of the capsule body.
Am Auslaufstutzen, insbesondere an dessen Eintrittsöffnung, kann ein Filterelement angeordnet sein. Ein solches ist für die Zubereitung von flüssigen Lebensmitteln durch Extraktion einer Ausgangssubstanz üblicherweise notwendig. Dies gilt insbesondere für Kaffee oder Tee. Eine Anordnung mit dem Filterelement direkt an der Eintrittsöffnung des Auslaufstutzens ist insofern vorteilhaft, dass keine weiteren fluidführenden Elemente zum Leiten des Filtrates zum Auslaufstutzen notwendig sind. Dadurch kann ein grösserer Anteil des Gesamtvolumens des Kapselkörpers als Aufnahmeraum für die mindestens eine Ausgangssubstanz genutzt werden.At the outlet connection, in particular at its inlet opening, a filter element can be arranged. Such is usually necessary for the preparation of liquid foods by extraction of a starting substance. This is especially true for coffee or tea. An arrangement with the filter element directly at the inlet opening of the outlet nozzle is advantageous in that no further fluid-carrying elements for guiding the filtrate to the outlet nozzle are necessary. As a result, a larger proportion of the total volume of the capsule body can be used as a receiving space for the at least one starting substance.
Das Filterelement kann die Eintrittsöffnung des Auslaufstutzens überdecken und eine Fläche von 200 bis 1000 mm2, vorzugsweise 400 bis 800 mm2, bevorzugterweise 500 bis 700 mm2, aufweisen. Es hat sich gezeigt, dass eine solche Fläche insbesondere bei Kapseln, welche zur Herstellung einer Einzelportion eines Kaffeegetränkes vorgesehen sind, vorteilhaft ist. Dies kann damit begründet werden, dass eine derartige Dimensionierung des Filterelementes eine gute Balance zwischen seinem Platzbedarf innerhalb des Kapselkörpers und dem von ihm verursachten Strömungswiderstand darstellt.The filter element can cover the inlet opening of the outlet nozzle and have an area of 200 to 1000 mm 2 , preferably 400 to 800 mm 2 , preferably 500 to 700 mm 2 . It has been found that such an area is advantageous in particular with capsules which are provided for producing a single portion of a coffee beverage. This can be justified by the fact that such a dimensioning of the filter element represents a good balance between its space requirement within the capsule body and the flow resistance caused by it.
Das Filterelement kann als Vlies, Lochfolie oder Filterplatte ausgebildet sein. Dabei handelt es sich um Filtertypen, die sich bei der Getränkeherstellung, insbesondere bei der Herstellung von Kaffeegetränken, bewährt haben. Darüber hinaus sind diese kostengünstig herstellbar und damit in Einwegkapseln verwendbar. Das Filterelement kann von einer Stützstruktur gestützt sein. Durch den Einsatz einer Stützstruktur wird ein Bersten des Filterelementes aufgrund des Auftretens eines Druckgradienten während einer Filtration wirkungsvoll verhindert.The filter element may be formed as a nonwoven, perforated film or filter plate. These are filter types that are used in beverage production, especially in the production of coffee drinks, have proven. In addition, these are inexpensive to produce and thus usable in disposable capsules. The filter element may be supported by a support structure. By using a support structure, bursting of the filter element due to the occurrence of a pressure gradient during filtration is effectively prevented.
Zum Einleiten von Flüssigkeit in die Kapsel kann innerhalb des Kapselkörpers ein Einlauf, insbesondere eine Einlaufrinne, angeordnet und in Richtung des den Kapselkörper abdeckenden Deckels 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 Aufnahmeraum 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 Lebensmittelherstellungsvorrichtung und der Kapsel herzustellen.For introducing liquid into the capsule, an inlet, in particular an inlet channel, can be arranged within the capsule body and directed in the direction of the lid covering the capsule body. 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 receiving space 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 food preparation device and the capsule.
Der Einlauf kann mit dem den Kapselkörper 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 gegebenenfalls auch das Anbringen von Sollbruchstellen erfordert, entfällt.The inlet can be closed with the cover covering the capsule body. In such an embodiment, both the inlet and the outlet nozzle are arranged on the same side of the capsule. 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 may also require the attachment of predetermined breaking points, is eliminated.
Die Stirnseiten des Kapselkörpers und des Auslaufstutzens, und gegebenenfalls auch des Einlaufs, können insbesondere 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 of the inlet, may in particular be arranged essentially in one plane. This can be the attachment the lid on the capsule body 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 durch ein Spritzguss- oder ein Tiefziehverfahren gefertigt und insbesondere sauerstoff- und/oder aromadicht ausgebildet sein. 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- bzw. Aromadichtigkeit sind erforderlich, um insbesondere bei Kaffee eine Mindesthaltbarkeit von zwölf Monaten, vorzugsweise achtzehn 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 zwölf Monaten, vorzugsweise mindestens achtzehn Monaten, bei Raumtemperatur an Atmosphärenluft möglich ist, ohne dass es zu einer Veränderung des Kaffeepulvers kommen würde, welche die Qualität eines daraus hergestellten Kaffeegetränkes beeinträchtigt.The capsule body can be produced by an injection molding or a deep-drawing process and, in particular, be configured to be oxygen and / or aroma-tight. 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 and aroma resistance are required to achieve a minimum shelf life of 12 months, preferably eighteen months, especially for coffee. Accordingly, in the present context, an oxygen-tight and / or aroma-tight capsule is understood to be a capsule in which coffee powder is allowed to be at atmospheric temperature for at least 12 months, preferably at least eighteen 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 hat die dazu verwendete Folie eine OTR (Oxygen Transmission Rate) von weniger als 5, vorzugsweise weniger als 2. 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 used for this purpose has an OTR (oxygen transmission rate) of less than 5, preferably less than 2. 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.
Der Kapselkörper und optional auch der Auslaufstutzen und/oder das Haltemittel können aus einem ein- oder mehrschichtigen Kunststoff, vorzugsweise enthaltend Polyepropylen, gefertigt sein. Dabei handelt es sich um ein Material, dass sich für die Herstellung von Lebensmittelverpackungen bewährt hat. Darüber hinaus lässt sich Polypropylen gut durch Spritzguss verarbeiten.The capsule body and optionally also the outlet nozzle and / or the holding means may be made of a single- or multi-layered plastic, preferably containing polyepropylene. This is a material that has proven itself for the production of food packaging. In addition, polypropylene can be well processed by injection molding.
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft darüber hinaus ein Lebensmittelzubereitungssystem umfassend eine Kapsel wie oben beschrieben und eine Lebensmittelzubereitungsvorrichtung.The present invention further relates to a food preparation system comprising a capsule as described above and a food preparation device.
Weitere Vorteile und Einzelmerkmale der vorliegenden Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung eines Ausführungsbeispiels und aus den Zeichnungen.Further advantages and individual features of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of an embodiment and from the drawings.
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Figuren 1 und 2:- Perspektivische Darstellungen eines Kapselkörpers für eine erfindungsgemässe Kapsel;
Figuren 3 und 4:- Perspektivische Darstellungen eines einstückig mit einer Lochplatte ausgebildeten Auslaufstutzens für eine erfindungsgemässe Kapsel mit einem Kapselkörper gemäss
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Figur 6 ; Figuren 8 und 9:- Perspektivische Darstellungen eines Kapselkörpers für ein alternatives Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemässen Kapsel;
Figuren 10 und 11:- Perspektivische Darstellungen eines einstückig mit einer Ventilplatte ausgebildeten Auslaufstutzens für eine erfindungsgemässe Kapsel mit einem Kapselkörper gemäss
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- FIGS. 1 and 2:
- Perspective representations of a capsule body for a capsule according to the invention;
- FIGS. 3 and 4:
- Perspective representations of an integrally formed with a perforated plate outlet nozzle for a capsule according to the invention with a capsule body according to the
Figures 1 and 2 ; - FIG. 5:
- Exploded view of a capsule according to the invention according to the
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- Perspective sectional view of a capsule according to the invention according to FIGS
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- Enlargement of section A off
FIG. 6 ; - FIGS. 8 and 9:
- Perspective representations of a capsule body for an alternative embodiment of a capsule according to the invention;
- FIGS. 10 and 11:
- Perspective representations of an integrally formed with a valve plate outlet nozzle for a capsule according to the invention with a capsule body according to Figures 8 and 9;
- FIG. 12:
- Exploded view of a capsule according to the invention according to the
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- Perspective sectional view of a capsule according to the invention according to FIGS
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- Enlargement of section B off
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- Perspective view of an integrally formed with struts outlet nozzle for a further embodiment of a capsule according to the invention;
- FIG. 16:
- Exploded view of a capsule according to the invention with an outlet nozzle according to
FIG. 15 ; - FIG. 17:
- Perspective sectional view of a capsule according to the invention according to FIGS
FIGS. 15 and 16 , without filter element; - FIG. 18:
- Enlargement of the subarea C off
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- Perspective sectional view of a capsule according to the invention according to FIGS
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- Enlargement of subsection D off
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- Exploded view of a capsule with a mounted on the inside of the lid outlet nozzle;
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- Perspective sectional view of a capsule according to
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Wird eine Flüssigkeit durch die Einlaufrinne 23 in die Kapsel 1 eingeleitet, kann sie zwischen dem Deckel 5 und der Lochplatte 14 zu den Löchern 25 gelangen und über diese in den Aufnahmeraum 6 einströmen. Durch die Vielzahl der angebrachten Löcher 25 wird ein gleichmässiges Verteilen der in die Kapsel 1 eingeleiteten Flüssigkeit über den gesamten Aufnahmeraum 6 gewährleistet. Nach erfolgter Extraktion oder Auflösen einer im Aufnahmeraum 6 gelagerten Ausgangssubstanz, durchläuft die eingeleitete Flüssigkeit nacheinander die beiden Filterelemente 19 und 19', um über die Eintrittsöffnung 8 in den Auslaufstutzen 7 zu gelangen. Das zweite Filterelement 19' ist dabei mit den Stützstrukturen 20 abgestützt, was gut aus der Vergrösserung des Teilbereichs A in
Im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel ist die Eintrittsöffnung 8 als Cremaschlitz 28 ausgeführt. Um in den Auslaufstutzen 7 einzuströmen, muss die Flüssigkeit den Cremaschlitz 28 passieren, wodurch es zu einem Aufschäumen derselben kommt. Der Deckel 5 wird zwischen dem Auslaufstutzen 7 und dem umlaufenden Kragen 26 durch ein an einer Getränkeherstellungsvorrichtung vorhandenes ringförmiges Penetrationselement penetriert. Dadurch kann das fertige Getränk aus der Kapsel 1 abgeleitet werden.In the embodiment shown, the
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