EP4072716A1 - Appareil de fabrication pour la fabrication d'une composition à partir d'un mélange de formulations - Google Patents
Appareil de fabrication pour la fabrication d'une composition à partir d'un mélange de formulationsInfo
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Definitions
- the present invention relates to a manufacturing apparatus for the manufacture of a composition, in particular a cosmetic, or more precisely for the preparation of a composition by mixing two formulations.
- Document FR3067910 discloses a manufacturing apparatus for manufacturing a composition, and more particularly a cosmetic product, the manufacturing apparatus comprising:
- first capsule comprising a first compartment containing a predetermined quantity of a first formulation, and a first connection part
- a second capsule comprising a second compartment containing a predetermined quantity of a second formulation, and a second configured connection part to be connected to the first connection part
- a reception housing configured to receive at least part of the reception device equipped with the first and second capsules
- an actuation system configured to mix the first and second formulations directly inside the first and second capsules so as to obtain the cosmetic product.
- the actuation system comprises in particular: - a first actuator positioned on one side of the reception housing, and movable inside the reception housing, in order to transmit a pressure force at the first capsule when the receiving device equipped with the first and second capsules is received in the receiving housing of the mixing machine,
- a second actuator positioned on another side, preferably opposite, of the receiving housing, and movable inside the receiving housing, in order to transmit a pressure force to the second capsule when the receiving device equipped of the first and second capsules is received in the receiving housing of the mixing machine, and
- a drive motor mechanically connected to the first and second actuating members, and configured to allow cyclical movement of the first and second actuating members between inactive and active positions.
- the actuation system is liable to pinch the fingers of a user if the latter inserts his fingers inside the receiving housing.
- the mixing machine is provided with a heating element disposed in the receiving housing and configured to heat one or each of the first and second capsules, the heating element is liable to burn the user if the device receiving slot is not received or is not fully inserted into the receiving slot.
- the present invention aims to remedy all or part of these drawbacks.
- the technical problem underlying the invention therefore consists in providing an apparatus for manufacturing a composition which is simple, compact and easy to use, while exhibiting increased safety in use.
- the invention provides a manufacturing apparatus for manufacturing a composition, comprising: - a first capsule containing a first formulation and comprising a first connection part, and a second capsule containing a second formulation and comprising a second connection part configured to be connected to the first connection part, - a receiving device configured to receive the first capsule and the second capsule,
- a reception housing configured to receive at least part of the reception device equipped with the first and second capsules
- a control unit configured to control the operation of the manufacturing apparatus
- the manufacturing apparatus comprises further a detection device configured to detect the presence of the receiving device in the receiving housing, and in that the control unit is configured to control the operation of the manufacturing apparatus at least in part depending on the detection, by the detection device, of the presence of the reception device in the reception housing.
- Such a configuration of the manufacturing apparatus makes it possible in particular to avoid the activation of a mechanical system arranged in the mixing machine and comprising a movable element configured to enter the receiving housing, in the absence of the receiving device. in the reception accommodation.
- the manufacturing apparatus may further exhibit one or more of the following features, taken alone or in combination.
- the receiving device includes a first receiving location configured to receive the first capsule, and a second receiving location configured to receive the second capsule.
- the mixing machine comprises an actuation system comprising:
- a first actuator positioned on one side of the reception housing, and movable inside the reception housing, in order to transmit a pressure force to the first capsule when the reception device equipped with the first and second capsules is received in the receiving housing of the mixing machine, and
- a second actuator positioned on another side, preferably opposite, of the receiving housing, and movable inside the receiving housing, in order to transmit a pressure force to the second capsule when the receiving device equipped of the first and second capsules is received in the receiving housing of the mixing machine.
- the actuation system is more particularly configured to mix the first and second formulations contained in the first and second capsules so as to obtain the composition.
- the receiving device comprises a first actuation face, allowing a transfer of a pressure force on the first capsule, and a second actuation face, opposite to the first actuation face, allowing a transfer of a pressure force on the second capsule, and the first and second actuating members are configured to transmit pressure forces respectively on the first and second actuating faces of the receiving device when the receiving device equipped of the first and second capsules is received in the receiving housing of the mixing machine.
- control unit is configured to activate the actuation system, and more particularly to control movements of the first actuator and / or of the second actuator, only if the detection device has detected the presence of the receiving device in the receiving slot.
- the receiving device comprises a first electrical circuit portion and the mixing machine comprises a second electrical circuit portion configured to cooperate electrically with the first electrical circuit portion when the receiving device equipped with the first and second capsules is received in the receiving housing of the mixing machine, the detection device being configured to detect the electrical cooperation between the first and second electrical circuit portions of so as to detect the presence of the receiving device in the receiving housing of the mixing machine.
- the detection device is configured to detect an electrical continuity between the first and second portions of the electrical circuit when the reception device equipped with the first and second capsules is received in the reception housing of the mixing machine. Such a configuration of the detection device avoids having to resort to an additional sensor which would be expensive and complex.
- the first electrical circuit portion comprises a first and a second electrical contact tracks provided on the receiving device and the second electrical circuit portion comprises a first and a second electrical contact tracks provided on the machine.
- the reception device comprises a heating circuit configured to heat at least one of the first and second capsules when the reception device equipped with the first and second capsules is received in the reception housing of the machine. mixture, the heating circuit comprising the first portion of the electrical circuit.
- the heating circuit includes a heating element configured to heat at least one of the first and second capsules when the receiving device equipped with the first and second capsules is received in the receiving housing of the mixing machine.
- the heating circuit includes a temperature sensor configured to measure the temperature prevailing near the heating element.
- the heating circuit comprises a temperature regulation circuit which comprises the temperature sensor and the first portion of the electrical circuit.
- the first and second electrical contact tracks provided on the receiving device are electrically connected to the temperature sensor and are configured to electrically power the temperature sensor when the receiving device equipped with the first and second capsules is received. in the reception housing of the mixing machine.
- the heating circuit comprises a heating power transfer circuit comprising the heating element and a pair of electrical contact tracks which are provided on the receiving device and which are electrically connected to the heating element.
- the mixing machine has a pair of electrical contact tracks which are configured to engage respectively with the pair of electrical contact tracks of the heating power transfer circuit when the receiving device equipped with the first and second capsules is received in the receiving housing of the mixing machine.
- the mixing machine includes a sensing element configured to detect the presence of the first and second capsules in the receiving device when the receiving device is received in the receiving housing.
- the detection element is formed by the control unit.
- the mixing machine includes a coupling mechanism configured to establish a sealed connection between the first and second connection portions of the first and second capsules. when the reception device equipped with the first and second capsules is received in the reception housing.
- the coupling mechanism includes a coupling member which is movable between an insertion position and a coupling position, and an auxiliary motor which is configured to move the coupling member between the insertion position and coupling position, the coupling element being configured for:
- control unit is configured to measure the current consumed by the auxiliary motor during an operating cycle of the auxiliary motor, and to detect the presence of the first and second capsules in the receiving device and establishing a sealed connection between the first and second connection parts of the first and second capsules when a peak of current consumed, representative of a sealed connection between the first and second capsules, is detected by the control unit during an operating cycle of the auxiliary engine, and for example during a connection phase of the operating cycle of the auxiliary engine.
- control unit is configured to detect an initial peak of current consumed during an initial phase of a cycle of. operation of the auxiliary motor and to detect a peak of final consumed current during a final phase of an operating cycle of the auxiliary motor, the control unit being configured to detect the establishment of a sealed connection between the first and second connection parts of the first and second capsules when a consumed current peak, representative of a sealed connection between the first and second capsules, is detected by the control unit between the detection of the initial consumed current peak and the detection of the final consumed current peak.
- the peak of the initial consumed current is more particularly due to the torque necessary to initiate a movement of the auxiliary motor, and the peak of the final consumed current is more particularly due to a blockage in rotation of the auxiliary motor for example linked to the presence of a stopper. limit switch cooperating with the coupling element.
- the peak of current consumed, representative of a sealed connection between the first and second capsules has a maximum value greater than a predetermined threshold value.
- the receiving device comprises a coupling button configured to press on one of the first and second capsules, the coupling element being configured to cooperate with the coupling button when the element d The coupling is moved into the coupling position.
- control unit is configured to activate the actuation system, and more particularly to control movements of the first actuator and / or of the second actuator, only if the detection device has detected the presence of the receiving device in the receiving housing and whether the control unit has detected a peak of current consumed representative of a sealed connection between the first and second capsules.
- control unit is configured to emit a warning signal, for example audible or visual, when the presence of the first and second capsules in the receiving device is not detected by the detection element.
- a warning signal for example audible or visual
- control unit is configured to emit a warning signal, for example audible or visual, when the presence of the reception device in the reception housing is not detected by the detection device.
- a warning signal for example audible or visual
- control unit is configured to emit a warning signal, for example audible or visual, when no current peak consumed, representative of a sealed connection between the first and second capsules, n ' is detected by the control unit.
- a warning signal for example audible or visual
- control unit is configured to emit a warning signal, for example audible or visual, when an electrical continuity between the first and second portions of the electrical circuit is not detected by the control unit. control.
- a warning signal for example audible or visual
- the receiving device is configured to occupy an open position in which the first and second capsules are able to be introduced into the receiving device, and a closed position in which the receiving device is configured to hold in place. position the first and second capsules.
- the receiving device is configured to pre-connect the first and second connection portions of the first and second capsules when the receiving device is moved to the closed position.
- the first and second electrical contact tracks provided on the receiving device are positioned respectively on first and second connection faces of the receiving device.
- first and second connection faces of the receiving device are opposite to each other. In one embodiment, the first and second actuating faces of the receiving device are opposite to each other.
- the first connection face extends between, preferably connects, the first and the second actuation face of the receiving device, and / or the second connection face extends between, preferably connects, the first and second actuation face of the receiving device.
- first and second connection faces are distinct from the first and second actuation faces.
- the receiving device comprises a first protective shell, inside which is the first receiving location, and a second protective shell inside which is located the second receiving location, the second protective shell being mounted movably relative to the first protective shell by a hinge, the receiving device further comprising a partition wall carrying the heating element.
- the pair of electrical contact tracks belonging to the heating power transfer circuit are mounted on the partition wall.
- the first and second electrical contact tracks are positioned respectively in first and second grooves provided on the receiving device.
- the pair of electrical contact tracks belonging to the power transfer circuit are positioned respectively in the first and second grooves provided on the receiving device.
- the first actuation face comprises a first support element configured to exert a pressure force on the first capsule
- the second actuation face comprises a second support element configured to exert a pressure force on the second capsule
- the electrical contact tracks provided on the mixing machine are arranged on two rails provided in the receiving housing.
- FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a manufacturing apparatus, with the mixing machine and the receiving device not inserted, according to one embodiment of the invention.
- Figure IB is a view similar to Figure IA, with the receiving device inserted, according to one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 2A is a 3D view of a receiving device according to an embodiment according to that of FIG. IA, with capsules substantially in position before insertion.
- Figure 2B is a sectional view of a receiving device and capsules, similar to those of Figure 2A.
- FIG. 3A is an exploded 3D view of a reception device according to an embodiment according to that of FIG. IA, with capsules positioned opposite their respective reception location.
- Figure 3B is similar to Figure 3A, with each part rotating about 90 ° on itself.
- FIG. 4A is a side view (of the connection face) of a receiving device according to an embodiment according to that of FIG. IA, with the capsules inserted.
- Figure 4B is similar to Figure 4A, with a rotation about the longitudinal axis X of 180 °.
- FIG. 5 is a 3D view, partially exploded, of a reception device according to an embodiment according to that of FIG. IA.
- FIG. 6 is a partial 3D view of the mixing machine according to an embodiment in accordance with that of FIG. 1A, showing in particular the actuation system and the actuation motor.
- FIG. 7A is a top view of the mixing machine according to an embodiment according to that of FIG. IA.
- FIG. 7B is a bottom view of the mixing machine according to an embodiment according to that of FIG. IA, with the battery visible.
- Figure 8A is a partial top view of the manufacturing apparatus with the mixing machine and the receiving device, in neutral position for the insertion and removal of the receiving device, with a schematic illustration of the actuating strokes .
- FIG. 8B is a partial view from above of the manufacturing apparatus with the mixing machine and the receiving device, with an actuation system in the middle of the actuation stroke.
- FIG. 8C is a partial view from above of the manufacturing apparatus with the mixing machine and the receiving device, with an actuation system at the actuation end of stroke.
- FIG. 9 is a top view of the mixing machine according to an embodiment in accordance with that of FIG. IA, showing in particular the actuation system, the actuation motor, and the connection for driving the system actuation, and where the actuation system is in an extreme actuation stroke position.
- Figure 10A is a partial 3D view of the mixing machine, to illustrate the retention mechanism, the clamping mechanism and the coupling mechanism, in the insert position.
- Figure 10B is a more accurate partial 3D view of the mixing machine, to illustrate the retention mechanism, the clamping mechanism and the coupling mechanism, in the insert position.
- Figure 10C is a more accurate partial 3D view of the mixing machine, to illustrate the retention mechanism and the coupling mechanism, in the retention and coupling position.
- Figure 10D is a partial 3D view, of the fabrication apparatus, to illustrate the retention mechanism and the coupling mechanism, in the insertion position.
- Fig. 10E is a partial 3D view, of the manufacturing apparatus, to illustrate the retention mechanism and the coupling mechanism, in the retention and coupling position.
- Figure 10F is an exploded view of the clamping mechanism, retention mechanism, and coupling mechanism.
- FIG. 11A is a partial 3D view of the mixing machine with the first capsule, to illustrate the clamping mechanism, in the insertion position.
- Figure 11B is similar to Figure 11A, viewed from another angle, except that some parts have been removed for visibility.
- Figure 11C is similar to Figure 11A, except that other parts have still been removed, in the clamped position.
- FIG. 12 is a partial 3D view of the mixing machine, showing an embodiment of the printed circuit with a controller / processor and a memory.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the evolution of the current I consumed by an auxiliary motor as a function of time T.
- Figures IA and IB show a manufacturing apparatus 2, according to a first embodiment of the invention, configured to manufacture a composition, which may for example be a cosmetic product, a hair care product, a pharmaceutical product, a product. phytosanitary, a maintenance product, a cleaning product, or an agri-food product.
- a cosmetic product the latter can for example be a homogenized emulsion, a homogenized solution or else a mixture of several miscible phases.
- the manufacturing apparatus 2 is intended for essentially personal and small-scale use: it allows the preparation of a single portion ready for use. As a result, its dimensions must meet space constraints in a bathroom, a beauty salon, a piece of luggage (for transport), etc. Thus, the manufacturing apparatus does not have a dimension greater than 40cm.
- the manufacturing apparatus 2 comprises receiving means configured to receive first and second capsules 3, 4, also called pods or packaging units, respectively containing a predetermined quantity of a first formulation and a predetermined quantity of a second formulation. , and a mixing machine 6 configured to mix the first and second formulations contained in the first and second capsules 3, 4 received in the manufacturing apparatus 2, so as to obtain a cosmetic product.
- the mixing machine 6 comprises a receiving housing 32 capable of receiving a receiving device 5 removably.
- the receiving housing 32 has in this case a shape substantially complementary to that of the receiving device 5.
- the mixing machine 6 further comprises an actuation system 35 configured to exert a force on the capsules 3, 4, via the device. reception 5 where appropriate, to allow mixing and kneading of the composition to be manufactured.
- a longitudinal direction X is defined for it, which corresponds to the direction in which it is inserted into the receiving housing 32. Consequently, the longitudinal direction X and the direction of insertion are merged when the receiving device 5 is inserted into the receptacle. mixing machine 6.
- the mixing machine 6 is configured to mix the first and second formulations inside the receiving device 5, and preferably inside the first and second capsules 3, 4, without any of the formulations being come into contact with the manufacturing device.
- the first formulation is a first phase of a cosmetic product to be manufactured, such as a fatty phase of the cosmetic product
- the second formulation is a second phase of the cosmetic product, such as an aqueous phase of the cosmetic product.
- the phase oily can form the basis of the cosmetic product to be manufactured
- the aqueous phase can comprise active elements and thus constitute a complex of active ingredients of the cosmetic product to be manufactured.
- the first and second capsules 3, 4 are distinct from each other, and are configured to be fluidly connected to each other. other.
- each of the first and second capsules 3, 4 is advantageously for single use.
- the first capsule 3 comprises a first deformable compartment 3.1, of convex shape, containing the first formulation, a first connection part 3.2 and a first connection passage 3.3 configured to fluidly connect the first deformable compartment 3.1 and the first connection part 3.2.
- the first connecting passage 3.3 is formed by a first connecting channel.
- the first connection part 3.2 more particularly comprises a female connection end piece 3.4, for example of cylindrical shape, fluidly connected to the first connection passage 3.3.
- the first capsule 3 comprises a flat face 3.7 through which the connection part 3.2 passes.
- the first capsule 3 further comprises an outlet passage 3.5, such as an outlet channel, which is fluidly connected to the first connecting passage 3.3, and which is provided with an outlet orifice 3.6.
- the outlet passage 3.5 extends in the extension of the first connection passage 3.3, and substantially parallel to the first connection passage 3.3.
- the outlet passage 3.5 can be either mounted on the first capsule 3 or on the second capsule 4. In fact, the outlet passage 3.5 is only requested in operation once the manufacturing apparatus 2 was used.
- the second capsule 4 comprises a second deformable compartment 4.1, of convex shape, containing the second formulation, a second connection part 4.2 configured to be connected to the first connection part 3.2. and a second connecting passage 4.3 configured to fluidly connect the second deformable compartment 4.1 and the second connection part
- the second connecting passage 4.3 is formed by a second connecting channel, and the second connecting part 4.2 extends substantially perpendicularly to the second connecting passage
- the second connection part 4.2 more particularly comprises a male connection end 4.4, for example of cylindrical shape, fluidly connected to the second connection passage 4.3 and configured to receive the female connection end 3.4 in a sealed manner.
- the second capsule 4 comprises a flat face 4.7 through which passes the second connection part 4.2.
- the first and second capsules 3, 4 and more particularly the first and second deformable compartments 3.1, 4.1 are each closed by connection welds ensuring the sealing of the capsules, these connection welds being breakable as soon as a threshold pressure is reached. These threshold pressures can be reached in the mixing machine 6. Again, these connecting welds are described in detail in the description of the document filed under the application number FR 1755744.
- Each of the first and second capsules 3, 4 is configured to contain all or substantially all of a mixture formed by the predetermined amount of the first formulation and the predetermined amount of the second formulation.
- either the deformable compartments are flexible, or buffer zones are provided. Again, the description of the document filed under application number FR 1755744 describes this precisely.
- the receiving device 5 is able to occupy an open position in which the first and second capsules 3, 4 are able to be introduced into the device.
- the reception device 5 more particularly takes the form of a reception box 7 (FIGS. 2A, 2B) configured to receive and house at least in part the first and second capsules 3, 4.
- the reception device 5 comprises in particular a first protective shell 8 and a second protective shell 9 mounted articulated with respect to each other about an articulation axis 10 (or hinge) and between a first position (see Figures 2A, 2B, 5) corresponding to an open position of the receiving device 5 and a second position (see FIGS. 4A, 4B) corresponding to a closed position of the receiving device 5.
- the receiving device 5 further comprises a first support part 11 and a second support part. support 12 arranged in the reception box 7.
- the first and second support parts 11, 12 respectively comprise a first reception location 13 configured to receive the first capsule 3 and a second location. reception ent 14 configured to receive the second capsule 4.
- the first and second protective shells 8, 9 each have an opening 8.2, 9.2 to allow access to the receiving locations 13, 14. These openings 8.2, 9.2 define an insertion face of the receiving device 5.
- the receiving device reception 5 comprises a withdrawal face, opposite to the insertion face.
- the first support part 11 comprises receiving wedges 15 configured to receive a peripheral portion of the first capsule 3, and the second support part 12 also comprises receiving wedges 15 configured to receive a peripheral portion of the second. capsule 4.
- These receiving wedges 15 partly define the first and second receiving locations 13, 14.
- the first support part 11 comprises a first placement surface 11.1, configured to guide (with contact) and receive the flat face 3.7 of the first capsule 3.
- the first placement surface 11.1 therefore partly defines the first reception location 13.
- the second support part 12 comprises a second placement surface 12.1, configured to guide (with contact) and to receive the flat face 4.7 of the second capsule.
- the second placement surface 12.1 therefore partly defines the second reception location 14.
- the first and second placement surfaces 11.1, 12.1 each comprise a passage opening 11.2, 12.2, in the form of a slot, open outwards, along an insertion axis X
- the receiving device 5 further comprises a separation wall 22, defining a separation plane (FIGS. 3A, 3B).
- the partition wall 22 is located between the two receiving locations 13, 14. It is moreover integral with the first support part 11.
- the partition wall 22 comprises a passage opening 22.1 in order to allow the first and second parts to connection 3.2, 4.2 to be positioned in the receiving device.
- the passage opening 22.1 is in the form of a through slot on the thickness and open to the outside.
- the openings 11.2, 22.1, 12.2 therefore form a space for receiving the connection end pieces 3.4, 4.4 of the first and second capsules 3, 4.
- a first actuation face 8.1 is further defined which comprises the first shell 8 and the first support part 11 and a second actuation face 9.1 which comprises the second shell 9 and the second support part 12.
- Each actuation face 8.1, 9.1 is involved in the transmission of the forces received by the receiving device 5 to the first and second capsules 3, 4. This will be explained in detail below.
- the first and second shells 8, 9 are articulated with respect to each other around the articulation axis 10 and between a receiving position (see Figures 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) in which the first and second shells 8, 9 are distant from each other and the first and second capsules 3, 4 are able to be received respectively in the first and second reception locations 13, 14, and a connection position (see Figures 4A, 4B) in which the first and second shells 8, 9 are brought together and the first and second capsules 3, 4 are pre-connected to one another.
- pre-connected to each other is meant that the male connection end 4.4 of the second capsule 4 is partially inserted into the female connection end 3.4 of the first capsule 3 without however a sealed connection not being is established between these two capsules.
- the first and second shells 8, 9 may for example have an angle of inclination greater than or equal to 7 °, and for example approximately 7 °, when they are in the receiving position, and be substantially parallel to one another. relative to each other when they are in the connection position. More precisely, there are two main assemblies only articulated with respect to one another: the first shell 8, the first support part 11, the partition wall 22 and the second support part 12 on the one hand; and the second shell 9, on the other hand.
- the first and second shells 8, 9 are configured to engage the first connection part 3.2 in the second connection part 4.2 when the receiving device 5 is moved into the closed position. .
- the connection parts 3.2, 4.2 are partially nested with one another.
- the first and second support parts 11, 12 are more particularly configured such that the first and second capsules 3, 4 extend substantially parallel to one another, when the first and second shells 8, 9 are in the connection position.
- the first capsule 3 is configured to extend partly outside the receiving device 5 when it is received in the receiving device 5 and the latter is in the closed position.
- the outlet orifice 3.6 is configured to extend outside the reception device 5 when the first capsule 3 is received in the reception device 5 and the latter is in the closed position.
- the reception device 5 comprises a heating circuit configured to heat one of the first and second capsules 3, 4 when the reception device 5 equipped with the first and second capsules 3, 4 is received in the reception housing 32 of the machine. mixing 6.
- the heating circuit comprises a heating power transfer circuit comprising a heating element 46 (also called a “heating element”) visible in FIGS. 3A, 3B.
- a heating element 46 also called a “heating element”
- the heating element 46 is attached to the partition wall 22. During the design, it was chosen that the heating element 46 is on the side of the first support part 11, which means that the heating element. heater 46 is mounted on the side of the partition wall 22 which is on the side of the first support part 11.
- the heating element 46 preferably comprises one or more electric heating resistors 46.1 and a diffusion plate 46.2.
- the heating element 46 thus has a planar shape to better diffuse the heat, if possible with an area of at least 500 mm 2 and preferably of the order of 800 mm 2 .
- the first support part 11 there is provided in the first support part 11 a communication opening 46.3 which places the flat face 3.7 of the first in direct communication. capsule 3 with the heating element 46 (that is to say separated only by air).
- the heating element 46 needs to be supplied with electricity.
- the receiving device 5 does not have its own battery and must be powered when it is inserted into the receiving housing 32.
- the receiving device 5 comprises the insertion face, where the openings 8.2, 9.2 are located and which is the face which enters the first. in the home of reception 32, and a withdrawal face, opposite, which is the face visible when the receiving device 5 is inserted into the receiving housing 32.
- the receiving device 5 further comprises a first actuating face 8.1 and a second face of actuation 9.1, opposite.
- the connection device 5 comprises a first connection face 23 and a second connection face 24, preferably opposite.
- first and second connection faces 23 and 24 correspond to side faces of the receiving device 5 and are therefore distinct from the first and second faces 8.1, 9.1 and insertion / removal faces.
- connection faces 23, 24 extend between the actuating faces 8.1, 9.1 of the receiving device 5.
- connection faces 23, 24 interconnect the first and second actuating faces 8.1, 9.1 of the receiving device 5, that is to say that they are contiguous.
- the general shape of the receiving device 5 is chosen so that the first and second connection faces 23, 24 are more spaced from each other than the first and second actuation faces 8.1, 9.1 (and that the insertion / withdrawal).
- the faces which touch the connection faces 23, 24 are more distant than the faces which touch the actuation faces 8.1, 9.1 and are closer than the faces that touch the insert / remove faces. This results in the fact that the receiving device 5 is wider than it is thick (and moreover it is higher than it is wide).
- the heating power transfer circuit further comprises a first electrical contact track 23.1 intended to supply the heating element 46 and provided on the first connection face 23, and a second electrical contact track 24.1 intended also to supply the heating element.
- heating element 46 and provided on the second connection face 24 Figures 2A, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B.
- the electrical tracks 23.1, 24.1 are therefore outside the receiving device 5, in order to be brought into contact with complementary tracks provided on the mixing machine and detailed below (FIGS. 2A, 4A, 4B).
- This configuration has several advantages: first, it ensures a simple and efficient electrical connection. It also avoids the risk of short circuit. Indeed, if ever liquid were to flow into the reception housing 32 (for example water from the shower or the sink or simply a capsule that bursts), it is unlikely that the two tracks 23.1, 24.1 are simultaneously affected by the same volume of liquid.
- the first connection face 23 comprises a portion of the first and second shells 8, 9, of the first support element 11 and of the partition wall 22.
- the first connection face 23 comprises a longitudinal groove 23.2 with a bottom 23.21 and two side walls 23.22, 23.23.
- the first electrical track 23.1 is preferably positioned on a side wall of the longitudinal groove 23.2.
- the bottom 23.21 and the side wall 23.23 are made by a portion of the first support part 11.
- a suitable cutout 8.5 is then provided in the first shell 8 to leave room for the longitudinal groove 23.2.
- the opposite side wall 23.22 is formed by a portion of the separation wall 22.
- the first electrical track 23.1 is then positioned on this wall (because the heating element 46 is mounted on the separation wall).
- a similar longitudinal groove 24.2 is provided on the second connection face 24, with a cutout 9.5 in the second shell 9 and a bottom 24.21 and two opposite side walls 24.22, 24.23. Due to the non-centering of the grooves, the cutout 9.5 in the second shell 9 is much less marked than the cutout 8.5 in the first shell 8.
- the longitudinal grooves 23.2, 24.2 are configured to engage on respective complementary rails 31.1, 31.2 (sliding link) provided in the receiving housing 32 on the connection sides (preferably opposite) ( Figures IA, 7A). Therefore, the grooves 23.2, 24.2 form undercuts which extend over the entire height of the portion of the receiving device 5 where they are located - at least up to the insertion height.
- the complementary rails 31.1, 31.2 help define the receiving housing 32 and are positioned on opposite edges. In one embodiment visible in FIGS. 4A, 4B in particular, the electrical contact tracks 23.1, 24.1 are not located at the same level, but are offset.
- the electrical contact tracks 23.1, 24.1 can take several forms: electrical pins, metal blades (as illustrated), etc.
- the electrical contact tracks 23.1, 24.1 are preferably slightly deformable to ensure permanent contact when the receiving device 5 is placed in the receiving housing 32.
- the longitudinal grooves 23.2, 24.2 do not extend over the entire height of the portion of the first or second shell 8, 9 where they are located. Consequently, without necessarily providing a specific part, an abutment effect is obtained simply by the part of the shell 8, 9 which does not pass through by the draft effect. In other words, the shell 8, 9 prevents the insertion of the grooves 23.2, 24.2 on the rails 31.1, 31.2 when the receiving device 5 is in the wrong direction.
- the longitudinal grooves 23.2, 24.2 each include an end stop 23.3, 24.4, located on the side of the withdrawal face. These end stops 23.3, 24.4 act as an insertion stop, to define a maximum insertion position in the receiving housing 32. In reality, it has two different types of stops, but they are located substantially in the same place: at the end of the longitudinal grooves 23.2, 24.2.
- the heating circuit further comprises a temperature regulation circuit which comprises a temperature sensor (not visible in the figures).
- the temperature sensor is attached to the rear face of the diffusion plate 46.2 to measure the temperature prevailing in the vicinity of the first reception location 13 and therefore of the first capsule 3.
- the temperature sensor is typically a CTN.
- the temperature regulation circuit comprises a first additional electrical contact track 46.51 which is provided at the level of the first contact face 23 and which is electrically connected to the temperature sensor.
- This first additional electrical track 46.51 is separate from the first electrical contact track 23.1. More precisely, the first additional electrical contact track 46.51 is provided in the first groove 23.2, on the side wall 23.23, that is to say the side wall formed by the first support part 11.
- the temperature regulation circuit comprises a second additional electrical contact track 46.52 which is provided in the second groove 24.2 and which is electrically connected to the temperature sensor.
- This second additional electrical track 46.52 is separate from the second electrical contact track 24.1.
- tracks 46.51, 46.52 are also advantageously offset.
- tracks 46.51 and 24.1 are at the same level and tracks 46.52 and 23.1 are at the same level.
- FIGS 2A, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 5 illustrate these tracks.
- the reception device 5 includes a key 17 to ensure that the capsules 3, 4 are correctly positioned, that is to say that the "good” capsules 3, 4 are placed in the "good” reception locations 13. , 14 (clearly visible in Figures 2A, 5).
- the polarizer 17 is preferably located at the end of the passage openings 11.2, 12.2, to block the unwanted passage of an unwanted connection endpiece 3.2, 4.2.
- the polarizer 17 comprises at least one flap 17.1 opening outwards from the receiving device (preferably two, on each side as illustrated in the figures; preferably, the two flaps 17.1 have a saloon configuration, that is to say ie articulated by hinges towards the outside of the receiving device 5).
- the polarizer 17 fulfills two distinct roles.
- the flap 17.1 comprises an opening 17.2 of complementary shape to the female connection end piece 3.4 of the first capsule in order to allow its insertion into the opening 8.2.
- the leaf 17.1 includes a stopper 17.3, which helps to define the opening 17.2, in order to prevent the insertion into the opening 8.2 of the second connection part 4.2, longer transversely than the first connection part 3.2. .
- the polarizer 17 blocks it when the reception device 5 is in the closed position: the passage opening 12.2 is blocked, preferably by the stopper 17.3 as well.
- the receiving device 5 is in the open position, that is to say that the second shell 9 has turned on its hinge, the passage opening 12.2 is released.
- the key 17 can be attached to the first support part 11 or to the second support part 12 (as in the figures), depending on the design of the relative movement of the parts: if the second support part 12 is attached to the second shell 9 (and therefore movable in rotation with respect to the first support part), then it is preferable to attach the keying device to the first support part 11. In other words, this is irrelevant.
- Return springs 17.4 keep the polarizer 17 in the default position, that is to say closed.
- the reception device 5 further comprises a first support element 19 configured to penetrate inside the first reception location 13, that is to say for exert a pressure force on the first capsule 3, and more particularly on the first deformable compartment 3.1, and a second support element 21 configured to penetrate inside the second receiving location 14, that is to say to exert a pressure force on the second capsule 4, and more particularly on the second deformable compartment 4.1.
- the first support element 19 (respectively the second support element 21) is preferably mounted on the first support part 11 (respectively the second support part 12) and is movable between an inactive position, or called the deployed position, in in which the receiving location 13, 14 is accessible for the capsule 3, 4 (see FIG. 2B) and an active position or called the folded position, in which the first support element 19 (respectively the second support element 21 ) penetrates inside the first receiving location 13 (respectively the second receiving location 14), that is to say it is able to exert a pressure force on the first deformable compartment 3.1 of the first capsule 3 (respectively the second deformable compartment 4.1 of the second capsule 4).
- the first support element 19 (respectively the second support element
- the hinge 21 is advantageously mounted mobile in rotation around a hinge 19.1 (respectively the hinge 21.1).
- the hinge 19.1 (respectively the hinge 21.1) is located opposite the opening 8.2 (respectively the hinge 8.1) of the first shell 8 (respectively the second shell 9).
- the hinges 19.1, 21.1 are therefore both located near the withdrawal face of the insertion device 5.
- the support elements 19, 21 each have a planar internal face 19.2, 21.2 to form movable paddles in rotation. Each flat internal face 19.2, 21.2 cooperates with its respective capsule. As the support elements are pressed, the volume between the pallet and the placement surface 11.1,
- return means 21.3 As springs, are provided, bearing against the shell 8, 9 ( Figure 5).
- the return means 21.3 may tend to push the pallet which extends slightly on the other side of the hinge 21.1.
- the two support elements 19, 21 are activated successively to allow mixing of the cream.
- the cream then passes from one capsule 3.4 to the other capsule 4.3.
- the hinge Preferably, to optimize the operation of the pallet, the hinge
- the hinge 21.1 defines an axis of rotation included in the plane of the placement surface 11.1 (respectively the placement surface 12.1) and orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the receiving device 5. In the absence of a capsule, the internal face 19.2, 21.2 can be pressed against the placement surface 11.1, 12.1.
- the hinge 19.1, 21.1 is preferably located just at the end of the receiving location.
- the first and second shells 8, 9 each comprise, preferably opposite the end part of the pallet (to take advantage of the leverage effect and minimize the force to be applied) , a fulcrum 8.3, 9.3, configured to receive an external force, described in more detail below.
- the fulcrum 8.3, 9.3 is attached to a flexible zone 8.4, 9.4, which can be deformed (in elastomer, etc.).
- the flexible zone 8.4, 9.4 is itself attached to the rest of the shell 8, 9, made of a more rigid plastic.
- the fulcrum 8.3, 9.3 is in a rigid material (typically plastic).
- the first and second shells 8, 9 have two orifices, preferably facing the end part of the pallet, in order to allow free access to the support elements 19, 21.
- a user can, with one hand, grasp the receiving device 5 and press the support points 8.4, 9.4 simultaneously, for example with the thumb and index / middle finger. Simultaneous pressure directs the cream from the two capsules 3, 4 towards the outlet 3.6.
- a retention mechanism 50 In order to prevent the receiving device 5 from being withdrawn from the receiving housing 32 when the mixing process is in progress, a retention mechanism 50, described in detail later, is provided in the manufacturing apparatus. So that the retention mechanism 50 has a grip on the receiving device 5, a retention stop 9.6 is provided on one of the two shells 8.9 (the second shell 9 in Figures 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4B, 5) .
- This retention stop 9.6 essentially corresponds to a projection extending radially, that is to say in a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction X. It can be found at any location along the height of the device. reception 5.
- the retention stop 9.6 is disposed near the insertion face.
- Another stop may be provided on the other shell, for reasons of ergonomics for example.
- gripping handles 8.7, 9.7 are provided on each protective shell 8, 9 (visible in particular in FIGS. 1, 2B, 4A, 4B). These gripping handles 8.7, 9.7 are located at the level of the withdrawal face, which is the one accessible when the receiving device 5 is in place.
- the gripping handle 8.7, 9.7 may simply consist of a protrusion extending radially, i.e. in a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction X, long enough so that part of the user's phalanx can shoot it.
- the coupling button As indicated above, the actuating faces 8.1, 9.1, and more specifically the first and second protective shells 8, 9 each include a fulcrum 8.3, 9.4, to transfer the force to the elements support 19, 21 inside. These support points 8.3, 9.4 are formed in a flexible zone 8.4, 9.4.
- connection end pieces 3.4, 4.4 come opposite one another and partially fit together.
- a coupling mechanism 52 is provided in the manufacturing apparatus. This coupling mechanism 52 exerts a force in the direction of the receiving device 5. This coupling mechanism 52 makes it possible both to establish the fluid connection between the two capsules 3, 4 under the effect of the force exerted by the coupling mechanism 52 but also to avoid any unwanted disconnection of the first and second capsules 3,4 under the effect of the pressures generated by the mixing of the first and second capsules 3,4. It will be described later.
- One of the two protective shells 8, 9 comprises a coupling button 9.8, movable in the direction of the second reception location 14 ( Figures 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 5). More precisely, it is movable in the direction of a zone close to the opening 9.2, since the coupling button 9.8 is intended to press on the second capsule 4 near the connection portion 4.2.
- the coupling button 9.8 is attached to a soft zone, which may be the soft zone 9.4 of the fulcrum 9.3. It is noted here that the coupling button 9.8 is distinct from the fulcrum 9.3.
- the coupling button 9.8 is preferably rigid in order to better transmit the force of the coupling mechanism 52 to the first and second capsules 3, 4, which are therefore kept coupled.
- the mixing machine 6 comprises a support 31, and a receiving housing 32 defined at least in part. by the support 31 and configured to receive at least part of the receiving device 5.
- the mixing machine 6 and the receiving device 5 are configured such that the device reception 5 extends at least partly outside the mixing machine 6, when the reception device 5 is received in the reception housing 32.
- the support 31 behaves like a base, that is to say it defines a set of fixed elements when the mixing machine 6 is placed on a support, regardless of whether it is in use or not.
- the support 31 of the mixing machine 6 also comprises an outer shell 33 and an insertion opening 34 opening into the receiving housing 32, the receiving device 5 being configured to be inserted into the receiving housing 32 through the insertion opening 34.
- the insertion opening 34 is formed in a central portion of an upper surface of the base 33, and is configured to be oriented upwards when the mixing machine 6 is placed on a table. horizontal support surface.
- the base 33 also acts as an outer casing, with the desired design for the mixing machine.
- the base 33 can include a lower base and an upper base.
- the actuation system The mixing machine 6 further comprises an actuation system 35 pivotally mounted on the support 31 about a substantially vertical pivot axis 36 when the mixing machine 6 is arranged on a horizontal support surface (FIGS. 6, 8A, 8B, 8C, 9, 10A).
- the actuation system 35 performs reciprocating movements around the pivot axis 36 according to a maximum angular movement of 45 °.
- the movement is therefore composed of a rotation at + 45 ° C maximum then a rotation at -45 °, and so on.
- Its displacement takes place along a nominal stroke C35 (not shown in the figures), which, in the case of rotation about the pivot axis 36, is associated with the maximum angular displacement.
- the nominal stroke C35 of the actuation system 35 is defined as the stroke between two extreme positions of said actuation system 35.
- a neutral position of the actuation system 35 is defined between these two extreme positions, the neutral position of the actuation system.
- actuation 35 corresponding to an insertion position in which the receiving device 5 can be positioned inside the receiving housing 32 of the mixing machine 6 without being hampered by the actuating system 35.
- the mixing machine 6 further comprises a drive motor 39 mounted on the support 31.
- the drive motor 39 is configured to rotate the actuation system 35 around the pivot axis 36 and within an angular range. predetermined. Preferably, the drive motor 39 only rotates in one direction.
- the actuation system 35 comprises a first actuator 37, which can include a first actuator finger 37.1, configured to transmit a pressure force to the first capsule 3, and a second actuator 38, which can include a second actuating finger 38.1, opposite to the first actuator 37 and configured to transmit a pressure force to the second capsule 4.
- the first and second actuating members 37, 38 are configured to be arranged on either side of the receiving housing 32 and therefore of the receiving device 5 when the latter is received in the mixing machine 6, and more precisely in reception accommodation 32.
- the actuating members 37, 38 have at least one position in which they are at least partially inside the receiving housing 32. In the neutral position of the actuating system 35, the actuating members 37, 38 are arranged with respect to the reception housing 32 so as to allow the reception device 5 to be positioned inside the reception housing 32 of the mixing machine 6; this is the insertion position.
- the first and second actuating members 37, 38 are more particularly configured to exert pressure forces respectively and alternately on the first and second support elements 19, 21, so as to transmit pressure forces respectively and alternately on the first and second compartments 3.1, 4.1.
- the first and second actuating members 37, 38 are configured to cooperate respectively with the first and second support points 8.3, 9.3 of the first and second protective shells 8, 9, or directly on the support elements 19, 21.
- An actuation stroke C37 is defined for the first actuator 37 and an actuation stroke C38 for the second actuator 38.
- the actuation stroke C37 is defined as the stroke of the first actuator 37 between the neutral position of the actuator system 35 and the maximum actuation position of the first actuator 37, in which the first actuator member actuation 37 is in maximum compression on the first support element 19.
- actuation stroke C38 is defined as the stroke of the second actuator 38 between the neutral position of the actuation system 35 and the maximum actuation position of the second actuator 38, in which the second member actuator 38 is in maximum compression on the second support element 21.
- the first and second actuating members 37, 38 extend substantially in the same extension plane, and converge opposite the pivot axis 36.
- the actuation system 35 has a substantially annular shape defining an opening around the receiving housing 32.
- the actuation system 35 is formed. essentially in one piece, comprising an opening for receiving a shaft defining the pivot axis 36.
- the first actuator 37 and the second actuator 38 are each disposed on opposite sides of the actuator system 35. Consequently, there is an actuator system 35 extending over two opposing sides. two: the actuators 37, 38, the opening for the pivot axis 36 and the drive mechanism with groove which is described below.
- the actuating members 37, 38 can each comprise a drive support 37.3, 38.3, which meet on one side at the level of the pivot axis 36. On the other side, a connection portion 36.1 is defined. , which connects the two training supports 37.3, 38.3. The connection portion 36.1 can be attached or integral with the drive supports 37.3, 38.3.
- the two actuating members 37, 38 rotate about the same pivot axis 36.
- two drive supports 37.3, 38.3 integral in rotation are preferred.
- the actuating members are movable in translation.
- the actuation system 35 moves along a nominal stroke C35 to exert a force on the receiving device 5.
- the actuation system 35 may include a spring
- the spring 37.4, 38.4 (particularly visible in Figures 8A, 8B, 8C).
- the spring 37.4, 38.4 is configured to compress when the actuation system 35 reaches the vicinity of its nominal limit switch C35 and the actuating finger 37.1, 38.1 is in abutment against the flat face 3.7, 4.7. of the capsule.
- the spring 37.4, 38.4 therefore generates a force tending to move the actuating member 37, 38 away from the receiving device 5.
- each actuator 37, 38 comprises a spring
- the spring 37.4, 38.4 can be located in different places. In an embodiment not shown, the spring 37.4, 38.4 is located at the “free” end of the finger 37.1, 38.1.
- 37.4, 38.4 is mounted between the finger 37.1, 38.1 and the training support 37.3, 38.3. In this way, the user cannot access it because the spring is behind the base.
- each actuator 37, 38 an arm 37.2, 38.2, mounted movably relative to the drive support 37.3, 38.3.
- the finger 37.1, 38.1 is then mounted integrally with the arm 37.2, 38.2.
- the arm 37.2, 38.2 is movable in rotation with respect to the drive support 37.3, 38.3 by a hinge 37.5, 38.5.
- the spring 37.4, 38.4 is positioned between the arm 37.2, 38.2 and the drive support 37.3, 38.3.
- the spring 37.3, 38.3 therefore works in compression, in the sense that its empty position, or unconstrained position, is not compressed. It is compressed in the direction of translation or rotation of the actuator 37, 38.
- the spring 37.3, 38.3 may be of the helical or leaf type, or even comprises an elastic material or an elastic assembly (elastomer, gas bubble, etc.).
- the mixing machine 6 also comprises a cam 41, in the form of a drive wheel or an arm, integral in rotation with a shaft 39.1 output of the drive motor 39 and configured to be driven in rotation about its axis 41.1 of cam rotation.
- the cam 41 is mounted on the support 31. To allow the reciprocating movement with a large lever arm, it is preferable that the pivot axis 36 and the cam 41 are on either side of the housing. reception 32.
- the cam 41 is equipped with a drive finger 42 which is eccentric with respect to the axis 41.1 of cam rotation.
- Cam 41 is typically driven by drive motor 39 using one or more belts.
- the kinematic chain is as follows, from the drive motor 39 and its output shaft 39.1 on which a pulley is mounted: a belt 39.2, a pulley 39.3 connected to a pulley 39.4 by a shaft, a belt 39.5, cam 41.
- the drive finger 42 is received in a drive groove 43 provided on the actuation system 35.
- the drive groove 43 is constructed in the connection portion 36.1.
- the drive groove 43 is elongated and extends in a direction of extension substantially parallel to the pivot axis 36.
- Such a configuration of the mixing machine 6 makes it possible to obtain a reciprocating movement of the actuation system 35. by rotating the drive motor 39 always in the same direction of rotation, so that it is not necessary to resort to an expensive control system of the drive motor 39.
- the drive groove 43 extends, along its depth, in the direction of the pivot axis 36.
- a ball joint is provided between the drive finger 42 and the drive groove 43, which makes it possible to manage the previous misalignment.
- a ball 42.1 which is housed in a ring 43.1.
- the connection between the ball 42.1 and the ring 43.1 is a ball joint.
- the ring 43.1 is for its part received in the drive groove 43 where it is mounted movable in translation in a direction parallel to the pivot axis 36 (therefore along the length of the drive groove 43).
- the ball 42.1 is mounted to move in translation along the drive finger 42.
- connection can be different, in that the ring can also be movable in translation along the depth of the groove and the ball is then fixed on the drive finger.
- the complete connection between the drive finger 42 and the actuation system 35 comprises in series a slide, a ball, a slide perpendicular to the other slide. Consequently, in a kinematic torsor, it is noted that the force is transmissible only on one of the six components of the torsor, namely that of the translation tangent to the rotational movement of the actuation system 35, that is to say say that which allows the actuation system 35 to be set in rotation.
- the kinematic equivalent is the sphere-plane connection (also called point connection). So that the connection described above is not unnecessarily more complex, the cam axis of rotation 41.1 and the pivot axis 36 are of preferably orthogonal. This makes it possible to have a driving finger 42 which describes a circular movement in a plane parallel to the pivot axis 36.
- Certain planned movements of the links can be done simply by plastic / plastic sliding, the wear of which is sufficiently slow to ensure a satisfactory service life.
- the mixing machine 6 could be configured such that a rotation of the drive motor 39 in a first direction of rotation causes a pivoting of the actuating part 35 in a first one. direction of pivoting and that a rotation of the drive motor 39 in a second direction of rotation, opposite to the first direction of rotation, causes a pivoting of the actuating part 35 in a second direction of pivoting, opposite to the first direction of rotation. pivoting.
- the actuators 37, 38 each move along an actuating stroke C37, C38.
- one of the two actuating members 37, 38 has an actuating stroke C37, C38 of length strictly greater than that of the other actuating member.
- the first capsule 3 has a thickness greater than the second capsule 4, which means that more space is needed on the side of the thicker capsule and that the support element 19 will be in contact more quickly and will start to work faster than the 'support element 21.
- One solution consists in having a drive groove 43 which is not centered in the connection portion 36.1.
- Another solution illustrated in particular in FIGS. 8A, 8B, 8C, 9 consists in off-center the pivot axis 36. In other words, the cam axis of rotation 41.1 does not intersect the pivot axis 36. This induces a difference in stroke between the two actuators 37, 38 when the cam 41 performs a complete revolution.
- a distance orthogonal, i.e.
- the shift can also be defined with respect to the first and second placement surfaces 11.1, 12.1 or with respect to the location of the first and second capsules 3, 4 within the receiving housing 32: using the flat faces 3.7, 4.7, which therefore define artificial planes in the receiving housing 32.
- the maximum distance of the first actuator 37 from said plane of the flat face 3.7 is greater than the maximum distance of the second actuator 38 from the face plane 4.7.
- the pivot axis 36 is included in a plane located equidistant from the two placement surfaces 11.1, 12.1.
- the first actuating finger 37.1 is advantageously longer than the second actuating finger 38.1. This is in particular due to the fact that it is necessary to compensate for the extremal position of the actuating fingers 37.1, 38.1 due to the shift. More exactly, the actuating finger 37.1, 38.1 which works on the thickest capsule 3, 4, has a greater length than the other actuating finger 38.1, 37.1.
- FIG. 8A Another solution, which is illustrated in FIG. 8A, consists in not defining the neutral position of the actuation system 35 during a top or bottom dead center of the cam 41.
- a non-zero angle Ag typically Ag is between 5 ° and 30 °
- the distribution of the actuating strokes C37, C38 is shifted.
- Ag 'corresponding to Ag' 180 ° -Ag.
- the actuation strokes C37, C38 correspond, at the level of the cam 41, to the rotation from said angle Ag to the closest 90 ° rotation (that is to say 3h or 9h, when the mixing machine 6 is placed on a horizontal support) and then to the rotation from said angle Ag 'to the rotation at 270 °.
- the mixing machine 6 also comprises electrical contact tracks 31.11, 31.12 configured to engage with the electrical contact tracks 23.1, 24.1 of the longitudinal grooves 23.2, 24.2 of the receiving device 5 and the contact tracks. electric 31.51,
- These electrical contact tracks are mounted on the rails 31.1, 31.2 ( Figures IA, 7A), which are integral with the support 31 and which are mounted on two connection sides of the receiving housing 32.
- the location of the electrical contact tracks 31.11 , 31.12 (and also 31.51, 31.52) on the rails 31.1, 31.2 is complementary to the location of the electrical contact tracks 23.1, 24.1 (and also 46.51, 46.52) of the connection faces 23, 24 of the receiving device 5.
- the rails 31.1, 31.2 help to define the receiving housing 32. They are for example located on the edge and are preferably fixed over their entire length to the support 31.
- the location of the electrical contact tracks 31.51, 46.51 and 31.52, 46.52 on two opposite rails 31.1, 31.2, located at a distance from each other, has the advantage of limiting the risk of short-circuit if ever there is liquid had to sink by gravity on one of the rails 31.1, 31.2.
- the mixing machine 6 further includes a retention mechanism 50, a coupling mechanism 52, and a clamping mechanism 54 ( Figures 10A, 10B, 10OC, 10OD, 10E, 10OF, 11A, 11B, 11C).
- Each of these mechanisms has its own and independent function. However, they can advantageously be driven simultaneously by the same auxiliary motor 40.
- the retention mechanism 50 has the function of preventing removal of the receiving device 5 while mixing is in progress.
- the retention mechanism 50 is mounted movably relative to the support 31 between an insertion position and a retention position. In the insertion position, the retention mechanism 50 allows the insertion and removal of the receiving device 5 with respect to the mixing machine 6. In the retention position, the retention mechanism 50 blocks the withdrawal of the device. reception 5 (and therefore would prevent its insertion).
- the retention mechanism 50 comprises a movable element 50.1 between the two aforementioned positions, which extends into the receiving housing 32 in the retention position.
- the mobile element 50.1 cooperates with the retention stop 9.6 to prevent a translational movement of the receiving device 5 aimed at extracting it from the mixing machine 6 (in fact, the retention stop 9.6 is blocked against the mobile element 50.1 in the event of withdrawal).
- the movable element 50.1 and the retention stopper 9.6 are provided to be located close to in the retention position, preferably less than 2mm, when the receiving device 5 is placed in the mixing machine.
- the mobile element 50.1 is a wheel, called a retention wheel, mobile about a wheel rotation axis 50.2.
- the wheel 50.1 has at least two different spokes, the smaller radius being configured not to extend into the housing reception 32 in the insertion position and the largest radius being configured to extend into the reception housing 32 in the retention position, in order to come into contact, in the event of withdrawal, against the retention stop 9.6.
- the wheel 50.1 is preferably circular with a flat portion, the flat portion allowing the insertion position.
- the wheel 50.1 is mounted on a shaft which extends along the axis of rotation of the wheel 50.2.
- This shaft comprises a pinion 51 or a pulley, connected to at least one other pinion or another pulley 51.1.
- the movable element 50.1 is movable in translation, for example by a rack-and-pinion system using the pinion 51.
- the function of the coupling mechanism 52 is to establish the sealed connection between the two capsules 3, 4 and to ensure that the two capsules 3, 4 remain properly fitted via their connection end 3.4, 4.4 by pressing the button d coupling 9.8 of the second protective shell 9.
- the coupling mechanism 52 is mounted movably relative to the support 31 between an insertion position and a coupling position. In the insertion position, the coupling mechanism 52 allows the insertion and removal of the receiving device 5. In the coupling position, the coupling mechanism 52 locks the two capsules 3, 4.
- the coupling mechanism 52 comprises a coupling element 52.1 movable between the two aforementioned positions, which extends into the receiving housing 32 in the coupling position.
- the coupling element 52.1 in the coupling position, cooperates with the coupling button 9.8 which moves inside the second receiving location 14.
- the coupling element 52.1 and the coupling button 9.8 are located opposite, when the receiving device 5 is placed in the mixing machine 6.
- the coupling element 52.1 is a wheel, called the coupling wheel, movable about a wheel axis of rotation 52.2, which is preferably coincident with the wheel. wheel rotation axis 50.2.
- the wheel 52.1 has at least two different spokes, the smaller radius being configured not to extend into the receiving housing 32 in the insertion position and the larger spoke being configured to extend into the housing of the wheel. reception 32 in position coupling, in order to come into contact with the coupling button 9.8, and to press it.
- the wheel 52.1 is preferably of oval shape in the plane.
- the wheel 52.1 is mounted on a shaft which extends along the axis of rotation of the wheel 52.2.
- This shaft comprises a pinion or a pulley, connected to at least one other pinion or another pulley 51.1.
- the shaft and the pinion are preferably the same as the shaft and the pinion 51.
- a first sub-assembly is thus obtained which is integral in rotation.
- the coupling element 52.1 is movable in translation, for example by a rack-and-pinion system using the pinion 51.
- the coupling mechanism 52 is separate from the actuating system 35. This results in a different position in the mixing machine 6 (eg at different heights). Similarly, the receiving device 5 does indeed include support points 8.3, 9.3 which are distinct from the coupling button 9.8.
- the function of the clamping mechanism 54 is to block the outlet passage 3.5 of the first capsule 3 when the mixing process is in progress. Indeed, the pressures inside the capsules could cause an unwanted release of the cream. In this case, cream would spill into the mixing machine 6, which is to be avoided. It is illustrated in Figures 11A, 11B, ne.
- the clamping mechanism 54 is movable relative to the support 31 between an insertion position and a clamping position. In the insertion position, the clamping mechanism 54 allows the insertion and removal of the receiving device 5 carrying the first capsule 3. In the clamping position, the clamping mechanism 54 clamps the outlet passage 3.5.
- the clamping mechanism 54 comprises a wheel 54.1, called the clamping wheel, which is movable in rotation about an axis of the clamping wheel 54.2.
- the mixing machine 6 further comprises a guide wall 54.3, fixed (integral with the support 31, or even integral with the latter), against which the clamping wheel 54.1 rolls or slides, and a clamping wall against which it is clamped in the clamping position.
- the clamping wall is advantageously a portion of the guide wall 54.3.
- 54.11 teeth present on the clamping wheel 54.1 (in practice the wheel comprises a circular or substantially circular portion which clamps the first capsule 3 and a toothed portion, preferably under the circular portion) can cooperate in 54.31 teeth in the wall of guidance
- the clamping wheel 54.1 has a rolling movement without sliding against the guide wall 54.3, which makes it possible to avoid the sliding which would risk badly clamping the outlet passage 3.5.
- the distance between the clamping wheel 54.1 (except the teeth, that is to say the average distance) and the guide wall 54.3 can be reduced to become almost zero under the first capsule 3 while keeping a rolling movement against the guide wall 54.3.
- the clamping wheel 54.1 is mounted, preferably mounted movable in rotation, on an arm 54.5, which is itself movable in rotation about an axis of rotation of the arm 54.51.
- the arm 54.5 is integral with a pinion (or a pulley), or a portion of pinion 54.52, which is itself connected by various pinion or pulley to the common pinion 40.1. Therefore, the arm 54.5 is rotated by the same auxiliary motor 40.
- the clamping wheel 54.1 is mounted so as to be able to translate radially along the arm 54.5.
- Return means 54.4 arranged between the clamping wheel 54.1 and the arm 54.5 tend to move the clamping wheel 54.1 away from the axis of rotation of the arm 54.51 and therefore to press the clamping wheel 54.1 against the guide wall 54.3.
- an intermediate support 54.41 which carries the axis of rotation 54.2 of the clamping wheel 54.1 is provided. It is this which is mobile in translation with respect to the shaft 54.5.
- a sliding link with a pin 54.42 in the intermediate support 54.41 which sliding in a groove 54.53 of the shaft 54.5 makes it possible to guide the translation and also, advantageously, to limit the translational movement.
- the return means 54.4 therefore operate in compression, insofar as by default they are not compressed (or only slightly).
- a coil spring, a leaf spring, or other types of springs may be suitable.
- the clamping wheel 54.1 can remain pressed against the guide wall 54.3 even though the distance between the guide wall 54.3 and the axis of rotation of the arm 54.51 is variable (it can decrease towards the area where the exit passage 3.5 is located).
- the retention mechanism 50, the coupling mechanism 52 and the clamping mechanism 54 are driven concomitantly, by a common drive, as described according to the exemplary embodiment below.
- the retention mechanism 50 is driven by a pinion 51, connected at least to one other pinion 51.1 ( Figures ÎOA, ÎOB).
- the coupling mechanism 52 is driven by a pinion, connected at least to one other pinion, which are preferably the pinion 51 and the other pinion 51.1
- the clamping mechanism 54 is driven by a pinion portion 54.52.
- Different kinematic chains can be provided but a common pinion 40.1 is preferably provided, which then drives the other pinion 51.1 and the pinion portion 54.52.
- the common pinion 40.1 is located on the output shaft of the auxiliary motor 40. It directly meshes the pinion 51.1 which is mounted on a shaft comprising another pinion 51.2. This pinion 51.2 for its part engages the pinion portion 54.52.
- the mixing machine 6 advantageously comprises a screen 60 and / or a loudspeaker, which make it possible to exchange information with the user.
- the screen 60 is preferably tactile, to avoid providing physical buttons. It allows the user to indicate the start of the cycle and the moment of withdrawal.
- the screen 60 can also display the end of the cycle, for example by being accompanied by an audible warning.
- the manufacturing apparatus 2 further comprises a detection device configured to detect the presence of the receiving device 5 in the receiving housing of the mixing machine 6.
- the detection device is configured to detect the presence of the receiving device 5 in the receiving housing of the mixing machine 6 by detecting an electrical continuity between the electrical contact tracks 46.51, 46.52 provided on the receiving device. 5 and the electrical contact tracks 31.51, 31.52 provided on the mixing machine 6.
- the detection device is formed by a control unit 45 which is described below.
- the detection device could be configured to detect the presence of the reception device 5 in the reception housing 32 of the mixing machine 6 by detecting an electrical continuity between the electrical contact tracks 23.1, 24.1 provided on the receiving device 5 and the electrical contact tracks 31.11, 31.12 provided on the mixing machine 6.
- the detection device could be configured to detect the presence of the reception device 5 in the reception housing 32 of the mixing machine 6 as a function of the temperature measured by the temperature sensor.
- the detection device could comprise a mechanical, optical or capacitive sensor provided on the mixing machine 6, and more particularly in the bottom of the receiving housing 32.
- the mixing machine 6 also comprises an electrical power source (not shown in the figures) configured to supply electrically the mixing machine 6, and in particular the drive motor 39 and the auxiliary motor 40.
- the electric power source advantageously or even exclusively comprises at least one rechargeable battery 44 (FIG. 7B).
- the rechargeable battery 44 is advantageously constituted by a lithium ion battery with two cells providing a nominal output voltage of 7.4 V.
- the mixing machine 6 further comprises a control unit 45, comprising for example a controller such as a microcontroller or processor 45.1 such as a microprocessor, configured to control the operation of the control device. manufacture 2, and more particularly of the drive motor 39, of the auxiliary motor 40, of the heating element 46, of the temperature sensor and the screen 60 (for the latter, a processor is preferred), as well as any sound device or visual.
- the control unit 45 advantageously comprises a memory 45.2, of non-volatile type, which stores the instruction lines in the form of a program to be executed by the controller or the processor 45.1, in particular to implement certain steps described in the method. below.
- the control unit 45 is more particularly configured to activate the drive motor 39, and therefore to control movements of the first actuator 37 and of the second actuator 38, only if the detection device has detected the presence of the reception device 5 in the reception housing 32. These arrangements make it possible in particular to avoid a pinching of a user's finger in the event of the absence of the reception device 5 in the reception housing 2.
- the auxiliary motor 40 is controlled according to an operating cycle comprising an initial phase during wherein the coupling element 52.1 is moved from the insertion position to the coupling position, a connection phase during which the coupling element 52.1 cooperates with the coupling button 9.8 and reaches the position of coupling so as to achieve a sealed connection of the first and second connection parts 3.2,
- the auxiliary motor 40 can for example be driven in a first direction of rotation and at an angle of rotation of approximately 180 °, then be driven in a second direction of rotation, opposite to the first direction of rotation, and at an angle of rotation. about 180 °.
- a high torque must be supplied by the auxiliary motor 40 in order to initiate its rotation, which induces a peak of the initial current consumed i by the auxiliary motor 40 during the initial phase of the operating cycle of the auxiliary engine 40, as can be seen in FIG. 13.
- the auxiliary motor 40 is blocked in rotation for example due to the presence of a cooperating end stop. with the coupling element 52, which induces a peak of final consumed current iii by the auxiliary motor 40 during the final phase of the operating cycle of the auxiliary motor 40, as can be seen in FIG. 13.
- the force exerted by the coupling element 52.1 on the coupling button 9.8 is relatively low and therefore does not induce a second peak of current consumed ii during the connection phase of the operating cycle of the auxiliary motor 40.
- the force exerted by the coupling element 52.1 on the coupling button 9.8 will be relatively low and therefore will not induce a second peak of current consumed ii during the connection phase of the operating cycle of the auxiliary motor 40.
- the force exerted by the coupling element 52.1 does not exist (since the coupling button 9.8 is absent) and therefore does not induce a second peak of current consumed ii during the connection phase of the operating cycle of the auxiliary motor 40.
- the presence of the second consumed current peak ii is representative not only of the presence of the first and second capsules 3, 4 in the receiving device 5, but also of the sealed connection of the first and second connection parts 3.2, 4.2 of the first and second capsules 3, 4 in the receiving device 5.
- control unit 45 is advantageously configured to measure the current consumed by the auxiliary motor 40 associated with the coupling mechanism 52 during an operating cycle of the auxiliary motor 40, and to detect the establishment of a sealed connection between the first and second connection parts 3.2, 4.2 of the first and second capsules 3, 4 as a function of the current consumed by the auxiliary motor 40.
- the measurement performed by the control unit 45 can for example be represented by the intensity curve I of the auxiliary motor 40 as a function of time T in FIG. 13.
- the control unit 45 is more particularly configured for:
- control unit 45 can be configured to emit a warning signal, for example audible or visual, in particular by through the screen 60 and / or the speaker mentioned above, when no second peak of current consumed ii, representative of a sealed connection between the first and second capsules 3, 4, is detected by the control unit 45 between the detection of the initial consumed current peak i and the detection of the final consumed current peak iii.
- a warning signal for example audible or visual
- the control unit 45 can be configured to emit a warning signal, for example audible or visual, in particular by through the screen 60 and / or the speaker mentioned above, when no second peak of current consumed ii, representative of a sealed connection between the first and second capsules 3, 4, is detected by the control unit 45 between the detection of the initial consumed current peak i and the detection of the final consumed current peak iii.
- control unit 45 is configured to activate the drive motor 39, and therefore to control movements of the first actuator 37 and of the second actuator 38, only if the control device detection has detected the presence of the reception device 5 in the reception housing 32 and / or only if the control unit 45 has detected a second peak of current consumed ii representative of a sealed connection between the first and second capsules 3, 4.
- control unit 45 is configured to stop the auxiliary motor 40 associated with the coupling mechanism 52 when a peak of final consumed current iii is detected during the final phase of the engine operating cycle.
- auxiliary 40 are configured to trigger the stopping of the auxiliary motor 40 while avoiding the provision, in the mixing machine 6, of a mechanical, optical or capacitive position detector, and therefore to optimize the manufacturing cost and the compactness. manufacturing device 2.
- control unit 45 is configured to detect an operating anomaly of the manufacturing apparatus 2 when the peak of the initial consumed current is less than a first predetermined threshold value and / or when the peak of final consumed current is less than a second predetermined threshold value.
- control unit 45 is configured to control a passage of the manufacturing apparatus 2 in error mode when an anomaly is detected by the control unit 45, in order to preserve the integrity of the device. manufacturing device 2 and user safety.
- control unit 45 is configured to detect an operating anomaly of the manufacturing apparatus 2 when no initial consumed current peak i and / or when no final consumed current peak iii n ' is detected by the control unit 45.
- the presence of the first and second capsules 3, 4 in the reception device 5 could be detected using an infrared detection device arranged in the mixing machine 6, and comprising for example an infrared source configured to emit an infrared beam in the direction of the first and second capsules 3, 4 and an infrared detector configured to detect the infrared beam emitted by the infrared source in the absence of the first and second capsules 3, 4.
- the presence of the first and second capsules 3, 4 in the reception device 5 could be detected by a first and a second mechanical contact devices configured to mechanically cooperate with the first and second respectively. capsules 3, 4 when the reception device 5 equipped with the first and second capsules 3, 4 is received in the reception housing 3 2.
- Each of the first and second mechanical contact devices could for example comprise an electro-mechanical contact or a capacitive contact.
- At least one method of manufacturing a composition, such as a cosmetic product, using the manufacturing apparatus 2 will now be described.
- This manufacturing process can be broken down into several sub-processes (called “processes” for reasons of clarity), one or more variants of which will be described.
- Processes we distinguish in particular a preliminary process Ep, an initialization process Ei, a mixing process Em, then a removal process Er.
- a preliminary process Ep comprises a step Epi preliminary to any use of the manufacturing apparatus 2 which consists either in connecting it to the mains or in recharging the battery 44.
- this preliminary step Epi can be preceded or followed by a step Ep2 for positioning the manufacturing apparatus 2 on a flat support, possibly with a step of switching on.
- an initialization method Ei is implemented.
- the processor of the manufacturing machine 2 receives a starting instruction.
- This initial setpoint is typically generated by an action by a user (contact with the touch screen 60, push button, switch, etc.).
- a step Ei2 (“verification step”), the method ensures that the actuation system 35 is in the neutral position, allowing the insertion of the receiving device 5 or the insertion of the capsules. 3, 4. Typically, it must be ensured that the receiving housing 32 (for inserting the receiving device 5) is not obstructed by the actuating system 35.
- this step Ei2 it is also necessary to verify that the clamping mechanism 54, the coupling mechanism 52, and the retention mechanism 50 are deactivated, that is to say in their respective insertion position.
- the receiving device 5 containing the capsules 3, 4 can be manually inserted into the receiving housing 32.
- step Ei3 (“closing step”), at least one of: the clamping mechanism 54, the coupling mechanism 52, the retention mechanism 50 are activated, that is to say they are activated. move.
- This step Ei3 consists for example of an instruction by the processor intended for the auxiliary motor 40 to trigger it, so that it drives the three aforementioned mechanisms in the case where they are all connected to the common pinion (or pulley) 40.1.
- the auxiliary motor 40 moves from a first position to a second position, so that the clamping mechanism 52, the coupling mechanism 54 and the retention mechanism 50 move from their respective insertion position to their respective clamping positions, mating and retention.
- the auxiliary motor 40 maintains the second position at the end of step Ei3, even though it is no longer powered.
- step Ei4 (“shuttle presence detection step”), the control unit 45 detects the presence of the reception device 5 in the reception housing of the mixing machine 6 by detecting an electrical continuity between the tracks of the mixing machine. electrical contact 46.51, 46.52 provided on the receiving device 5 and the electrical contact tracks 31.51, 31.52 provided on the mixing machine 6.
- connection detection step the control unit 45 detects the establishment of a sealed connection between the first and second connection parts 3.2, 4.2 of the first and second capsules 3, 4 from detection of a second current peak consumed ii by the auxiliary motor 40 associated with the coupling mechanism 52 during a connection phase of an operating cycle of the auxiliary motor.
- step Ei4 can take place before step Ei3.
- the mixing machine 6 is ready to begin work on the first and second capsules 3, 4: this is the object of the mixing Em and removal processes Er.
- the mixing process Em may not be launched, in order to preserve the safety of the user and / or of the mixing machine 6.
- a step Ei6 (alert step ") can be launched in order to inform the user of an absence of the reception device 5 (step Ei4 and / or Ei5), or an absence of, or a bad connection between, the first and / or second capsules 3, 4 (step Ei5). This allows the user to quickly and easily remedy the problem, for example by correctly repositioning the first and / or second capsules 3, 4.
- the Em mixing process comprises a first step Eml of the preparation phase ("primary step of setting the actuation system in motion"), during which the connecting weld of the capsule positioned furthest from the is broken.
- heating element 46 the second capsule 4 in the figures
- this capsule is compressed so that its content is sent in part to the capsule closest to the heating element 46.
- the second actuator 38 is set in motion to break the connecting weld in the second capsule 4 (which comprises by example the fatty phase formulation). In this way, part of the content of the second capsule 4 is sent to the side of the first capsule 3, in particular in the connecting passage 3.3 (because the connecting weld of the first capsule 3 is not yet broken).
- the second actuator 38 is preferably set in motion along its actuation stroke C38. For reasons of design simplification, there is not necessarily a partial stroke sensor for the second actuator 38.
- step Em2 of the preparation phase (“secondary step of setting the actuation system in motion” or “prestressing step”)
- the first actuator 37 is set in motion according to a partial stroke strictly less than its stroke.
- actuator C37 keeps its position, in order to exert a prestress on the first capsule 3 (which comprises for example the formulation of aqueous phase) so that the planar face 3.7 is pressed against the diffusion plate 46.2.
- This prestress makes it possible to promote the heat exchange between the diffusion plate 46.2 and the first capsule 3 during a subsequent step Em3 (“heating step”).
- this pressurization of the first capsule 3 against the diffusion plate 46.2 thanks to the setting in motion of the first actuator 37 over a partial stroke, is carried out without causing the rupture of the connection weld. in the first capsule 3 (which would cause the formulation to be sent from the first capsule 3 to the second capsule 4).
- step Em3 of the preparation phase (“heating step”), the heating element 46 is activated to generate heat intended for the first capsule 3.
- the heating element 46 is positioned on the flat face side. 3.7 of the first capsule 3, and that the prestressing step has allowed good thermal contact between the diffusion plate 46.2 and the first capsule 3, the heat supplied by the heating element 46 is well distributed over the contents of the first capsule 3.
- Step Em3 is therefore activated in the absence of any movement of the actuators 37, 38.
- the temperature of the heating element 46 reaches a target temperature Te of between 80 ° C and 90 ° C.
- this target temperature Te is for the contents of the first capsule 3 to reach a target temperature Te ′ also between 80 ° C and 90 ° C and preferably of the order of 85 ° C. Indeed, it has been observed that the temperature of the contents of the first capsule 3 during this heating step Em3 corresponded substantially to the target temperature Te of the heating element 46, however with a slight time lag.
- a step Em3 ′ of the mixing phase (“mixing step”), the heating element 46 is deactivated and then the first actuator 37 is set in motion according to its nominal stroke to break the connection weld in the gasket. first capsule 3. Cutting off the power supply to the heating element 46 prior to the activation of the first actuator 37 makes it possible to have all of the power supplied by the power supply source available to supply power. the drive motor 39. Such a characteristic is particularly advantageous in the case where the mixing machine 6 is supplied by a supply transformer or a low power battery 44.
- steps Em4, Em5, Em6 are successive mixing steps, with or without heating (this is referred to as the mixing phase).
- step Em4 of the mixing phase (“mixing step without heating”) consists in setting the actuators 37, 38 in motion in a reciprocating manner without activating the heating element 46, that is to say. that is to say without heating.
- step Em4 lasts at least 1.4 s and preferably between 2 s and 4 s.
- Steps Em1, Em2 and Em3, Em3 ', Em4 alternate setting in motion of the actuation system 35 and heating with the heating element 46.
- This translates concretely into an electrical supply dedicated either to the actuation system 35 or to the heating element. heating element 46.
- This exclusive alternation makes it possible to preserve the battery 44 by distributing the moments of high power. Indeed, the engagement of the setting in motion generates a significant resistive torque which imposes a significant motor torque and the rise in temperature also requires a significant power: the battery 44 is then highly stressed.
- This alternation solution also makes it possible to reduce the size of the components, which is a design constraint when creating a mixing machine, portable and on battery.
- step Em5 (“kneading with heating step"), the actuation system 35 remains activated and the heating element 46 is reactivated in order to maintain the mixture of the formulations at a temperature, which is preferably the same. target temperature Te '. Therefore, the heating element is maintained at the target temperature Te.
- This step Em5 lasts for example between 5s and 30s, preferably between 7s and 15s.
- the battery 44 is used less than for switching on or for a rise in temperature, it may have a tendency to discharge rapidly in this phase which is therefore limited in duration.
- step Em5 is long enough for the first and second capsules 3, 4 to be deformed several times each and for the emulsion obtained by mixing the formulations to be satisfactory. Between step Em4 and Em5, the actuation system 35 was not interrupted.
- step Em6 of the mixing phase (“cooling step with mixing”) is implemented.
- this step is carried out without mixing, but it is preferable to keep the actuation system 35 activated in order to improve or maintain the homogenization of the formulations.
- the temperature of the cream decreases to a withdrawal temperature Tr 'of between 35 ° C and 48 ° C, preferably 38 ° C and 42 ° C.
- the withdrawal temperature Tr 'of the cream corresponds to a withdrawal temperature Tr of the heating element 46 of between 55 ° C and 60 ° C.
- This temperature difference between the content of the capsules 3, 4 and the temperature of the heating element 46 during the cooling step is explained in particular by the fact that, during mixing, the composition is only present part of the time in the first capsule 3 and therefore opposite the diffusion plate 46.2 at which the temperature measurement is carried out.
- the simplest technique for cooling is to turn off the power to heating element 46 and allow the cream to cool with air to room temperature. Consequently, the duration of step Em6 effectively depends on the ambient temperature.
- a temperature sensor is advantageously positioned in the mixing machine 6, and more precisely in the receiving device 5. In order to limit the number of temperature sensors, it is the same sensor which measures the temperature of heating element 46.
- the temperature sensor measures the temperature of the heating element 46, the same sensor is reused: this means that the end of step Em6 is determined by the temperature measured by said sensor, c ' that is to say the withdrawal temperature Tr 'of between 55 ° C and 60 ° C.
- the cooling step Em6 generally lasts at least 20s and preferably 40s.
- step Em6 could also advantageously comprise a minimum mixing time, for example of the order of 40 s, making it possible to guarantee a good emulsion, then an additional mixing time which only occurs when the withdrawal temperature Tr 'has not yet been reached. In other words, it is still kneaded for a certain period of time even if the temperature is lower than the withdrawal temperature Tr '.
- the mixing machine 6 could according to an embodiment not illustrated comprise a cooling system for actively cooling the cream and accelerating the process.
- a cooling system could be provided with a small fan in addition or not to a cooling element, the fan forcing air circulation in the mixing machine 6, and therefore cooling by convection. forced.
- step Er1 transfer to storage step
- the actuation system 35 is activated once to transfer the cream into the capsule which is located on the side of the heating element 46 (this is i.e. the first capsule 3 here).
- This step is optional if ever step Em6 has already stopped in the correct configuration.
- step Er2 (“step of maintaining preloaded”), the actuating system 35 is returned to the preloaded position, where the first actuator 37 exerts a preload on the first capsule 3 to press it against the diffusion plate 46.2.
- step Er3 (“temperature maintenance step”), the heating element 46 is reactivated to keep the cream at the withdrawal temperature Tr ′.
- the step Er2 of maintaining preloaded allows better heat conduction, like step Em2.
- a kneading or movement of the actuator system 35 is set. carried out periodically during step Er3 to guarantee a good emulsion, the latter possibly being partly deteriorated by the presence of hot spots on the diffusion plate 46.2.
- the withdrawal method may include, instead of step Er2, a step Er2 ′ (“step of maintaining in neutral position”) in which the actuation system 35 is activated in order to be placed. in a neutral position, that is to say without forcing the capsules, and in particular without forcing the first capsule 3 against the heating element 46.
- a step Er2 ′ (“step of maintaining in neutral position”) in which the actuation system 35 is activated in order to be placed. in a neutral position, that is to say without forcing the capsules, and in particular without forcing the first capsule 3 against the heating element 46.
- Step Er3 is implemented for a predetermined waiting period. This duration is less than 15 min, so as not to power the heating element 46 for too long, but greater than 1 min, to allow flexibility in the management of the user's time in the morning, and preferably of the order of 5 min.
- step Er4 step for receiving withdrawal instructions
- step Er5 (“step of placing in neutral position”), the actuation system 35 is activated in order to be placed in neutral position.
- the actuation system 35 In the case where the actuation system 35 was previously preloaded at the level of the first actuator 37, the latter must complete its movement, which moves the formulation in the second capsule 4, then the actuation system 35 s' stops in a neutral position which corresponds to a position suitable for the extraction of the receiving device 5. This position also corresponds to a starting position suitable for carrying out a next manufacturing cycle implementing the method described above.
- the second actuator 38 is then ready to come. compress the second capsule 4 during step Em1 as soon as the drive motor 39 is started.
- the cream present in the first capsule is partially sent into the second capsule.
- step Er6 (“unlocking step”), each mechanism activated in step Ei3 is placed in the insertion position. Likewise, this step Er6 involves activation of the auxiliary motor 40.
- the user grabs the receiving device 5 and removes it from its receiving housing 32. Then he presses the actuating faces 8.1, 9.1 to rotate the paddles in order to expel the cream present in the first and. second capsule 3, 4 via the outlet passage 3.5 of the first capsule 3. Finally, it suffices to remove the capsules from the receiving device 5 so that the latter is again ready for use. Indeed, no part of the mixing machine 6 (manufacturing apparatus or receiving device) has been in contact with the formulations.
- Eil step of receiving a starting instruction (implemented by the mixing machine and more precisely by the processor),
- Ei2 positioning step of the actuation system (implemented by the mixing machine and more precisely by the processor which controls the drive motor),
- Ei3 stage of closing, preferably in parallel, of the clamping, retention and coupling mechanisms (implemented by the mixing machine and more precisely by the processor which controls the auxiliary motor), Ei4: step of detecting the presence of the receiving device 5 in the receiving housing 32 (implemented by the mixing machine 6 and more precisely by the processor),
- Ei5 step of detecting the sealed connection of the first and second capsules 3, 4 (implemented by the mixing machine 6 and more precisely by the processor)
- Eml primary step of setting in motion the actuation system to break the bonding weld of one of the capsules (implemented by the mixing machine and more precisely by the processor which controls the drive motor),
- Em2 secondary step of setting in motion the actuation system to exert a pre-stress on the other capsule (implemented by the mixing machine and more precisely by the processor which controls the drive motor),
- Em3 step of heating of the prestressed capsule, (implemented by the mixing machine and more precisely by the processor which controls the heating element),
- Em3 ' mixing step by setting in motion the actuation system to break the bonding weld of the other capsule and allow free circulation of the formulations from one capsule to another (implemented by the mixing machine and more precisely by the processor which controls the drive motor),
- Em4 mixing step without heating to start the motor at constant speed (implemented by the mixing machine and more precisely by the processor which controls the drive motor),
- Em5 mixing step with heating to produce the emulsion (implemented by the mixing machine and more precisely by the processor which controls the drive motor and the heating element),
- Em6 cooling step with mixing and without heating (cooling) to the withdrawal temperature (implemented by the mixing machine including the processor which controls the drive motor),
- Erl optional transfer step for storage with setting in motion of the actuation system (implemented by the mixing machine and more precisely by the processor which controls the drive motor)
- Er2 step of placing the preloaded position of the actuation system (implemented by the mixing machine and more precisely by the processor)
- Er2 ' step (alternative to step Er2) placing the actuation system in neutral position (implemented by the mixing machine and more precisely by the processor which controls the drive motor)
- Er4 step of receiving a withdrawal instruction (implemented by the mixing machine and more precisely by the processor),
- Er5 step of placing the actuation system in neutral position (implemented by the mixing machine and more precisely by the processor which controls the drive motor)
- Er6 unlocking step (implemented by the mixing machine and more precisely by the processor which controls the auxiliary motor).
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