TH102794A - Beverage Production Equipment for Single-use Capsule Beverage Production - Google Patents

Abstract

The DC60 is a beverage production device for manufacturing single-use capsule beverages containing beverage components. It comprises a beverage preparation unit for accepting capsules. When the first and second interlocking components are relatively closed, forming a cavity for capsule encapsulation, and when this cavity is pressed against the flange-like edges in a liquid-sealing manner, at least one of the first and second interlocking components incorporates a crucial annular press for applying leak-proof pressure to the capsule's flange-like edge. These first and second interlocking components are arranged in a relatively closed nip configuration to minimize leakage to the injected liquid when a capsule is absent. At least one of the first or second interlocking components incorporates an annular press, and a flow control pathway is included, consisting of at least one passage arranged to control liquid leakage within a restricted angular radius when the first and second interlocking components are closed at the nip.

Claims (16)

OCR 11RK 1. Beverage production equipment for the manufacture of single-use capsule beverages containing beverage components, comprising a beverage preparation unit for receiving the capsule, where the first and second interlocking assemblies are relatively closed, forming a cavity for enclosing the capsule, and where this is pressed against the flange-like edges in a tight seal, at least one of these first and second interlocking assemblies includes a crucial annular compression section for applying leak-proof pressure on the flange-like edge of the capsule. This first and second interlocking assembly is configured for relative closure at the nip to prevent leakage to the injected liquid when the capsule is absent. At least one of these first or second interlocking assemblies includes an annular compression section. A flow control pathway, comprising at least one passage arranged for controlling liquid leakage within a restricted angular radial direction, is present when the first and second interlocking assemblies are closed at the nip. 2. An apparatus under claim 1 in which the first interconnected component is composed of a section for annular annular vents which are arranged with at least one leakage passage positioned within the angular path of this restricted annular section, while outside the edge of such angular path there are no leakage passages. 3. The device under claim 2 where the edge for pressing the annular shape is the edge for pressing the outermost annular shape of this press. 4. The device under claim 3, in which the outermost annular pressing edge comprises a series of circumferentially distributed indentations for the passage between them and a substantial smooth portion of the outer edge of the restricted angular trajectory. 5. An apparatus under either claim 3 or 4, in which the first interconnected assembly is comprised of an inner pressing edge that contains a series of forming indentations, fluid leakage passages between each adjacent indentation, and an annular fluid collection cavity extending between this inner and outer pressing edge assembly. 6. The device under claim 5, in which its circumference at the innermost pressing edge is significantly rounded along the entire circumference of this innermost pressing edge. 7. Any device under claims 1 through 5 in which the first interconnected component has an internal recessed surface that extends inward to separate the internal cavity for the reception of at least part of this capsule. 8. Devices according to claim 7 in which internal grooves are provided on the surface of this cavity. 9. An apparatus under either claim 7 or 8, in which at least one water inlet and drilling component are provided in this cavity for the injection of water into this capsule. 10. An apparatus pursuant to either claim 8 or 9 in which this second interconnected assembly has transverse surfaces that form a series of parts suitable for penetration of the delivery surface of this capsule. 11. Any device under any prior claim in which the beverage brewing unit is oriented to close the associated component by this flow control pathway which is oriented to direct the flow of liquid downwards. 12. Equipment under claim 11 where the interconnected components in a closed manner are oriented along the horizontal axis. 13. A system for dispensing beverages from single-use capsules containing a beverage mixture, which includes a single-use capsule containing the beverage mixture and a flange-like seal for leak prevention, and a beverage dispensing unit for accepting the capsule. When the first and second interlocking components are relatively closed, forming a cavity for enclosing the capsule, and when this is pressed against the flange in a tight seal, at least one of the first and second interlocking components includes a crucial annular presser for applying leak-proof pressure on the capsule's flange. The first and second interlocking components are arranged in a relatively closed nip configuration to prevent leakage to the injected liquid when the capsule is absent. At least one of the first or second interlocking components includes an annular presser. A flow control system includes at least one passage for radial leak control. The angular limitation is there, when the first and second junctions are not closed at this point. 14. The system under claim 13 in which this capsule is composed of a deformable, leak-proof thickness at the flange-like edges of the capsule. 15. The system pursuant to claim 14 in which this capsule is incorporated with additional leak-proof components at the flange-like edges of the capsule. 16. The system under claim 14, which is constructed as a seal, is made of plastic or flexible rubber material.