RU2771070C1 - Capsule holder for devices for preparing beverages - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: preparation of beverages.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to elements of devices for preparing beverages by passing water through a capsule containing an extract, can be applied in devices used in vehicles, such as taxis. Capsule holder for devices for preparing beverages includes a capsule installation socket and a capsule piercer access point, comprises an annular part with holes for drinking and air. The annular part is configured to be detachably connected with the receiving cup, wherein the annular part is inseparable from the capsule installation socket.

EFFECT: ensured safe preparation of a beverage in the conditions of a moving vehicle due to the structure of the capsule holder providing a tight connection with the receiving cup and with the coffee machine.

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Description

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to elements of devices for preparation of beverages used to obtain beverages by passing hot water through a capsule containing a substance or extract (coffee, tea, cocoa, milk powder, etc.). The invention can be applied to beverage dispensers which are vending machines used in vehicles such as taxis.

Preparation of beverages in conditions of shaking, vibration in the vehicle or in the absence of solid surfaces for the installation of preparation devices (for example, when leaving for natural conditions) - leads to the need to increase protection against splashing of the prepared hot drink.

To date, a large number of single-use capsules are known with pre-packaged portions of a substance placed in a container made of plastic material, closed with a polymer film or aluminum foil as a lid, such as, for example, in patent RU 2557739, publ. 07/27/2015. Such capsules are placed in capsule holders that are part of the beverage preparation device and are suitable for use in stationary devices for this purpose, however, their use in conditions of shaking or vibration creates safety problems for the user.

A stationary automobile coffee maker is known, in which a coffee mug can be placed in the brewing station, which is closed with a removable lid, while the lid for the drink includes a chamber for capsules formed in it, including at least one hole for draining the finished drink into coffee mug; This solution provides protection against splashing in shaking conditions, but is only applicable for individual use, requires systematic cleaning of the lid and capsule retainer, which is not suitable for use in public transport.

It is known to use, in a beverage preparation device, a vessel attachment part for releasably connecting to the rim of the vessel to be connected; an annular portion in the form of a lid panel extending radially inward relative to said portion for attachment to a vessel with a large opening for passage of a large amount of liquid; part in the form of a chamber for receiving a portion of flavoring material into it, formed by walls extending down relative to the said part in the form of a lid panel and to a position significantly below the said part for connection to the vessel (RF Application for Invention No. 99115457, publ. 10.06.2001 ). The described solution includes a chamber for receiving a portion of flavoring material, which does not ensure the tightness of the flavoring material, which adversely affects the taste of the resulting beverage, especially coffee. In addition, the known solution, when used in conditions of shaking and vibration, does not provide safety for the user, since such a design of the device requires an open jet of hot water used for brewing.

A device is known in which a capsule with coffee extract is installed with the possibility of removal on a fixed tubular support (US patent US 5634394, published 03.06.1997). From the support to the cup there is a tube that seals the drink, which prevents splashing.

A device is known in which a structural element of a coffee machine containing a capsule with coffee extract also includes an element that pushes this capsule after preparation of the drink (US patent US 6510783, published 01/28/2003).

A device is known in which the capsule is located in the holder and together they are inserted into the coffee machine from any of the three sides (application WO 2005063092, published 14.07.2005). The holder is equipped with an electric drive for the necessary rotation of the structure when loading and removing the capsule after the preparation of the drink.

A device is known in which the capsule holder is connected to a water supply unit with a seal (US patent US 7669518, published 03/02/2010). The front sides of the feeder and the capsule holder are in contact only when they are connected.

A device is known in which the capsule holder has the shape of a hollow cylinder, includes a tamping plate, a compression spring, a distribution cover, retaining valves, a hot water supply valve (application WO 2010092542, published 19.08.2010). After the water is supplied, the spring creates a downward counter pressure and the drink flows through the holes into the coffee cup.

A device is known in which several capsules are fixed on a drum in a holder (China patent CN 101947065, published on January 19, 2011). The control is carried out by an automatic drive, each capsule is placed under running hot water before use and removed after preparation of the drink.

A device is known in which the capsule holder is a bowl-shaped body containing a cavity into which the capsule is inserted and a flange-shaped rim that extends outwards, made of a polymer material selected from a class with a Vicat softening temperature (ISO 10350) from about 30 to 100 ° C, preferably from 40 to 90°C or a copolymer selected from the class including the glass transition temperature (Tg) from 30 to 80°C, preferably from 40 to 60°C (Canadian patent CA 2748904, published 05/26/2011).

A device is known in which there is a multi-purpose capsule holder for a beverage for brewing coffee, containing a flange designed to be placed in a groove in the brewing device (US application US 20140199442, published 05.03.2013). There is a screen located perpendicular to the flange for passing liquid through it, the first cylindrical wall enclosing the screen on the first surface of the capsule holder, and the first cylindrical wall has a first diameter and defines the first bag holder and the second cylindrical wall surrounding the screen on the opposite surface of the capsule holder, with In this case, the second cylindrical wall has a diameter which is greater than the first diameter and defines a second bag holder.

A device is known in which there is a holder for inserting a capsule into a coffee machine, wherein the capsule contains a beverage precursor ingredient and the machine is capable of injecting liquid under pressure through the wall of the capsule into the latter, so that the liquid and the precursor ingredient are mixed to prepare a beverage (US application US 20150056352, published on 08.04.2013). The capsule holder includes a cup-shaped body adapted to hold the capsule, a handle and a guide element for removable insertion of the capsule holder into the machine, the capsule holder also contains a pressure relief element to reduce the pressure of the liquid inside the capsule.

A device is known in which the capsule holder contains a plastic part in the form of a truncated cone, having a conical side wall, an upper part made in one piece with a small diameter in the form of a truncated cone, and a peripheral flange protruding outward, made in one piece with a large diameter in the form truncated cone and exit clamping surface opposite to the surface on the side of the upper part (US application US 20140199442, published 01/17/2014). The peripheral flange has an outer thickened peripheral part, an outlet clamping surface, has a peripheral surface on which a rupture disc can be fixed. A radially extending bellows located between the fixing surface of the membrane and the peripheral outer thickened portion, said bellows being elastically deformable and having a sealing effect with radial and axial tolerance compensation for the brewing chamber closing device of the coffee machine.

A device is known in which a replaceable capsule contains a perforated wall, a bottom covering the perforated wall from the first end, and a closing element covering the perforated wall from the second end (RF patent RU 2526212, published 20.08.2014). The wall, the bottom and the closing element limit the internal space containing the product to be extracted, the bottom contains an inlet zone for supplying a certain amount of fluid by a device for issuing fluid through the inlet zone into the capsule, the closing element contains an outlet zone for supplying the prepared drink through the outlet zone from the capsule to capacity, and the flow resistance of the inlet zone of the capsule is less than the flow resistance of the outlet zone when the capsule contains an extractable product.

A device is known in which the capsule holder includes a chamber for introducing and placing in it a portion of the extract of the drink, a lid that moves from the open position to the closed position to open and close the chamber and outlet means for discharging liquid from the chamber, the outlet means comprising a first outlet channel and means for restricting the outlet flow through the first outlet channel, and the outlet means further comprising a second outlet channel and further comprising means cooperating with the lid so as to block the outlet flow through the second outlet channel when the lid is in the closed position and to allow free outlet flow from the chamber through the second outlet channel when the lid is in the open position (RF patent RU 2526689, published on August 27, 2014).

A device is known in which the capsule holder contains an additional circuit connected to the beverage outlet for preparing cold coffee with a cooling cartridge configured to be connected to the brewing unit, while said additional circuit contains a switching valve for alternatively connecting the outlet of the brewing unit to a nozzle for dispensing coffee and with the specified cooling cartridge (RF patent RU 2527122, published on August 27, 2014).

A device is known in which the capsule holder has a cylindrical body consisting of an upper and lower parts, while in the middle of the upper part of the cylindrical body there is a hole for inserting a coffee capsule, in the middle of the lower part there is a hole for extracting the coffee capsule, between these holes for laying and the recesses of the coffee capsule are made with mutually symmetrical windows, one end of the cylindrical body is locked by a sealing cover (RF patent RU 2527364, published on 27.08.2014). The hollow inside cylinder installed in the cylindrical body includes a brewing cavity, suitably locked with a sealing cover, and a cavity for supplying finished coffee connected to the brewing cavity, on the outer side of the hollow inside the cylinder, axial guide grooves and guide protrusions are made to guide the axial movement of the hollow inside the cylinder , and on the inner side of said cylindrical body there are transverse locking grooves and guide projections for locking and unlocking.

A device is known in which the capsule holder contains a cup into which the capsule is inserted, there is a spout for the outlet of the drink and a valve associated with the feed spout to stabilize the back pressure of the infusion (US patent US 8826804, published 09/09/2014). The capsule holder also contains a device for adjusting the flow of coffee through the stabilizing valve in order to set the organoleptic characteristics of the resulting beverage.

A device is known in which the capsule is inserted into the holder, which includes a pouring head containing the first and second locking elements that limit the capsule placement cavity (RF patent RU 2527712, published on 09/10/2014). There is also a closing mechanism for actuating at least one of the locking elements to ensure their relative movement between the open position of the cavity and its closed position with the capsule placed in it, while the closing mechanism contains blocking elements, a lever and means for relieving force for converting the movement of the lever into the relative movement of the locking elements, wherein the locking elements are a hinged-lever mechanism connected to at least one of the locking elements, and the means of weakening the force are made with the possibility of changing the gear ratio in the closing mechanism between the lever and one of the locking elements elements. The force easing means comprise a rocker mechanism including a groove connecting the lever and the lever arm of the articulated-lever mechanism.

A device is known in which the holder of a capsule containing a beverage precursor ingredient includes a block for injecting a liquid under pressure through the capsule wall so that said liquid and said precursor ingredient are mixed to prepare a drink (European patent EP 2840944, published on 03/04/2015). The capsule holder comprises a cup-shaped body adapted to hold the capsule, a handle and a guiding means for removable insertion of said capsule holder into said machine, the holder further comprising a pressure relief means for relieving liquid pressure inside said capsule.

A device is known in which the capsule holder for a coffee machine includes a handle and an external holder in which there is a filter plate (US patent US 10028611, published 06/24/2018). The filter plate contains a plurality of vertical elements, such as truncated pyramids, adapted to break when using the surface of the coffee capsule. Between the pyramids, many perforations allow coffee to pass from the capsule to the cup. The holder further comprises a holding element, this holding element being adapted to hold the capsule in a certain position and to allow water or steam under pressure to be supplied to the surface of the capsule, remote from the surface adjacent to the filter plate, water or steam penetrating into the surface of the capsule.

A device is known in which the capsule holder contains an inverted bowl-shaped body forming a chamber containing coffee extract, a bottom wall for injection and a side wall (European patent EP 2364930, published 12/05/2018). It also includes a delivery wall, which is enclosed in a housing, a filter wall located between said chamber and the delivery wall. The supply wall contains a calibrated opening and in that the beverage delivery wall does not break in relation to the capsule holder, but provides, by means of the restriction created by the calibrated opening, a certain back pressure, which creates an increased pressure in the capsule during extraction.

A device is known in which a capsule with coffee extract is inserted into a holder and placed in a container into which the drink leaked through the capsule flows, which, in turn, enters a paper or plastic cup through a flexible hose and is transferred to the consumer (US patent US 5150645, published May 29, 1991). Above the capsule there are blades for piercing the capsule. The disadvantage of the device is the need to make a hole in the receiving glass for the hose through which the drink enters the glass and the fixation of the glass, for example, in vehicles.

The disadvantages of the above devices include the presence of an open jet of hot drink when pouring into a glass, exposure to splashing of the drink, for example, in vehicles while driving, and their applicability only for individual use due to the need for systematic cleaning, which is not suitable for use in public transport, such as a taxi.

The object of the invention is to provide a capsule holder for beverage preparation devices suitable for use in shaking and vibration conditions in vehicles, including public transport, such as taxis.

The technical result achieved by the claimed invention is to ensure the safe preparation of a drink in a moving vehicle due to the design of the capsule holder, which provides a tight connection with the receiving glass and with the coffee machine.

To achieve a technical result, a capsule holder for preparing drinks is claimed, which is made, for example, of plastic, paper, metal or ceramic, including a socket for installing a capsule containing a substance or extract, for example, coffee, tea or cocoa, and an access point for a capsule piercer, characterized in that which contains an annular part containing holes for drinking and air, made with the possibility of removable connection with the receiving glass by means of an engagement (for example, an annular groove or thread), which is inseparable from the socket for installing the capsule.

The essence of the claimed invention is illustrated by drawings, diagrams and 3D models.

In FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a capsule holder for beverage preparation devices.

In FIG. 2 is a side view of a capsule holder for beverage preparation devices.

In FIG. 3 is a side sectional view of a capsule holder for beverage preparation devices.

In FIG. 4 is an assembly drawing of the application of the capsule holder:

A - capsule, capsule holder and glass;

B - capsule installed in the capsule holder, put on a glass;

B - capsule installed in the capsule holder, put on a glass with a capsule piercer in a disconnected position;

D - capsule installed in the capsule holder, put on a glass with a capsule piercer in the connected position.

In FIG. 5 shows a 3D model of the capsule holder assembly for beverage preparation devices with a capsule and a glass

In FIG. 6 shows a 3D model of the capsule holder assembly for beverage preparation devices with a capsule and a glass in section

Wherein:

1. Ring part

2. Nest for installing the capsule

3. Grip with a glass

4. Access point of the capsule piercer

5. Drinking hole

6. Air hole

7. Capsule holder for beverage preparation devices

8. Beverage Capsule

9. Glass

10. Capsule piercer

The device contains an annular part 1, containing openings for drinking 5 and air 6, integrally connected to the socket for installing the capsule 2 and containing a place for access to the capsule piercer 4.

Example.

The beverage capsule holder is made of, for example, plastic, paper, metal or ceramic, and comprises an annular portion 1 which contains openings for drinking 5 and air 6, which can be provided with protective caps. The annular part 1 is made with the possibility of connection with the receiving cup 9, by means of an engagement with the cup 3, which may be, for example, an annular groove or thread, which prevents spilling and/or splashing of liquid from the container of the cup 9, on which the holder 7 is put on, through connection "clutch with glass 3 - glass 9". The annular part 1 is integrally connected, for example, by stamping, casting, gluing or soldering, with the socket for installing the capsule 2 and is made with the possibility of access and tight pressing of the capsule piercer 10, which is an element of the device for preparing drinks, to the capsule 8 installed in the holder 7 in the place for access of the capsule piercer 4. The socket for installing the capsule 2 is made with the possibility of tight fixation of the capsule 8, which prevents the capsule 8 from falling out of the socket 2 and spilling and/or to install capsule 2 - capsule 8".

For additional convenience of the user, after preparing the drink, the capsule can be closed with a lid made of plastic, pressed paper or other material, tightly fixed at the access point of the capsule piercer 4.

The design described above combines features that make it possible to achieve a new technical result, namely, safe preparation of a drink under conditions of shaking and vibration.

The claimed capsule holder can be used with a portable beverage preparation device used in vehicles, such as taxis.

The invention works as follows:

The user manually puts the inventive holder 7 on the cup 9, made of, for example, paper, metal, plastic or ceramic, by means of engagement with the cup 3 (for example, an annular groove or thread). The user inserts the capsule 8 into the capsule 2 installation slot. After that, the user places the glass 9 with the holder 7 and the capsule 8 into the beverage preparation device and presses the capsule piercer 10, which is an element of the beverage preparation device, against the capsule 8 at the capsule piercer access point 4 by means of a pressing device, such as a lever. The user turns on the water supply. Water from the cold water tank is supplied by a water blower to the water heating device and then to the piercer, which is configured to drain water passing through the piercer into the capsule through a puncture in the capsule body. Further, the water passes inside the capsule 8 through the ingredient located in the capsule body, through the capsule filter, presses on the lower wall of the capsule body, which bends under water pressure, comes into contact with the internal piercer, is pierced and passes the resulting drink further to the hole for draining the finished drink into the receiving cup. After the glass is filled, the user removes the capsule piercer from the inventive device, lifting the lever, removes the glass with the inventive holder and the capsule. The spent capsule can be closed from above with a lid made of, for example, plastic or paper. The drink is ready for drinking through the drinking hole 5. After drinking the drink, the user disposes of the declared holder together with the capsule and the glass.

Thus, the claimed invention makes it possible to obtain a drink, ensuring the safety of preparation under conditions of shaking and vibration in vehicles, reduces the number of collapsible connections of the elements used for preparing the drink, thereby increasing the protection against liquid leakage and speeding up the process of preparing the drink. In addition, it avoids the storage of spent capsules in a beverage preparation device, which is important for a vending machine used in cramped conditions of a vehicle, such as a taxi, since the spent capsule is disposed of with a glass.

Claims (1)

A capsule holder for devices for preparing drinks, including a socket for installing a capsule and an access point for a capsule piercer, characterized in that it contains an annular part containing holes for drinking and air, made with the possibility of detachable connection with a receiving cup, which is inseparable from the socket for installing a capsule .

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