WO2013167789A2 - Container for preparing a drink under pressure from a fluid - Google Patents

Container for preparing a drink under pressure from a fluid Download PDF

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WO2013167789A2
WO2013167789A2 PCT/ES2013/070301 ES2013070301W WO2013167789A2 WO 2013167789 A2 WO2013167789 A2 WO 2013167789A2 ES 2013070301 W ES2013070301 W ES 2013070301W WO 2013167789 A2 WO2013167789 A2 WO 2013167789A2
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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    • B65D85/804—Disposable containers or packages with contents which are mixed, infused or dissolved in situ, i.e. without having been previously removed from the package
    • B65D85/8043—Packages adapted to allow liquid to pass through the contents

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  • the invention relates to a container for the preparation by percolation of a beverage, such as coffee, in a self-service machine.
  • the solution according to EP 1867585 increases the versatility of the product as it is made available to the public, since it allows its compatibility with different machines.
  • the capsule can be removed from the container when the use of a machine compatible with said capsule is required while the container can be used directly, without prior extraction of the capsule, in other types of machines other than the first. From the point of view of the supplier of the product ready for use this is a solution of interest because it makes the product available without knowing on which machines it will be used but ready to be used in more than one type of machines.
  • a primary objective of the present invention is an alternative to the solution described in EP 1867585.
  • a container whose capsule element may be a conventional capsule of the type comprising a tubular body whose upper and lower openings are closed by sealed sheets, which offer a moisture and oxygen barrier, is of interest.
  • the use of these capsules can be limited in the machine in which the container for the preparation of the drinks must be used, that is to say in which the container must be inserted without removing the capsule that it houses, and which do not incorporate tools to perforate the aforementioned lower container.
  • capsules incorporating filter media can be used regardless of the format of the capsule, that is, regardless of whether they should be inserted into the machine with or without the container.
  • capsules have been manufactured that incorporate filter media formed at the bottom of the capsule and capsules without filter media. It is also a secondary objective of the invention a manufacturing process that simplifies this way of proceeding, the adopted solution being compatible with that or those that solve the above mentioned problems.
  • the package of the invention is characterized in that it comprises a capsule formed by a body constituted by a watertight material that stores at least one dose of a product for the preparation of the beverage, in which a top opening is distinguished, closed by a first sheet waterproof, welded to said body; and a lower mouth with means that prevent the product contained in the capsule from falling.
  • the package is characterized in that it comprises an outer cover, of a moisture and oxygen barrier material, tightly bonded but detachable to the body of the capsule so that it wraps it, at least partially, covering its lower mouth, being provided with the cover of a pipe that extends inwards and communicates with means of exit to the outside of the cover adapted to allow the passage of the fluid that passes through the capsule during the preparation of a drink in case it has been prepared without having previously removed the cover.
  • said spout is arranged axially aligned and below the lower mouth of the capsule body.
  • the cover is coupled to the capsule body so that the spout can move with respect to the capsule between at least two positions, of which the first is a waiting position (A), in which the upper edge of the spout is arranged below the plane of the lower mouth of the capsule; and the second is an operative position, in which the upper edge of the pipe passes through said lower mouth of the capsule.
  • the means preventing the fall of the product contained in the capsule comprise a second sheet welded to the capsule body in its lower mouth, and the upper edge of the spout forms breaking means capable of breaking said second sheet when it adopts the operative position (B) by pressure of the upper edge of the spout on said second sheet, which It enables the fluid to escape from the capsule in the direction of the outlet means of the cover during the preparation of a beverage if it has been prepared without having previously removed the cover.
  • the second sheet can be intentionally welded to the body without tension, so that it adopts a concave, slightly vaulted shape.
  • the capsule and the cover are provided with complementary means of mutual coupling that allow the cover to slide along the wall of the capsule body between at least two positions, one in which the spout adopts its position of wait (A), and another in which the pipe adopts its operational position (B).
  • the complementary coupling means comprises a threaded thread on the outer surface of the capsule body wall and a complementary threaded thread on the inner surface of the cover, all in such a way that by turning thread place the cover in position (B) starting from its position (A).
  • the spout is provided with holes in its portion adjacent to the upper edge, intended to act as a filter and to allow emptying the fluid that can accumulate on the bottom of the cover during the preparation of a beverage in case if it has been prepared without having previously removed the capsule cover.
  • the outlet means comprise a mono directional degassing valve; or a hole sealed or closed by a seal element, capable of being displaced or removed manually to enable a fluid outlet in the cover.
  • an accessory discoidal filter introduced into the capsule by its upper mouth, is arranged embedded inside the tubular body of the capsule on an annular flange formed in the lower mouth thereof.
  • the capsule is devoid of any foil or similar that closes it inferiorly.
  • the filter is fitted between the walls of the capsule body some distance above the annular flange of its lower end, so that it is displaced in the direction of the lower mouth of the body as a result of the fluid pressure during the preparation of the drink, prevented from being expelled from the body by the effect of the pressure of the fluid during the preparation of a top-down beverage against said annular flange.
  • an annular housing is formed on the side wall of the body or on the annular flange to accommodate a corresponding perimeter projection provided for this purpose in the discoidal filter. accessory.
  • a capsule specially adapted for the achievement of the invention is also the subject of the invention.
  • a capsule formed by a body consisting of a watertight material that stores at least one dose of a product for the preparation of a beverage under pressure of a fluid, in which a top opening, closed by a first sheet, is also claimed waterproof, welded to said body; and a lower opening with means that prevent the product contained in the capsule from falling, said capsule being provided with suitable coupling means to allow the cover of the capsule to be sealed in a sealed but detachable manner from a cover that the wrap, at least partially, covering its lower mouth,
  • a method for the manufacture of a range of packages according to the invention, in which a plurality of capsules formed by tubular bodies are formed or molded, constituted by a watertight material, in which an upper mouth and a lower end is distinguished which is partially closed by an annular flange oriented into the body determining a lower mouth of smaller cross section than that of the upper mouth, the procedure including the steps of
  • the process comprising the step of selecting a type of machine for the preparation of the beverage under the pressure of a fluid, so that
  • said machine being a machine that does not have a filter
  • a discoidal filter is introduced through the upper open mouth of the body until it fits inside the body; to fill the body with a dose of product that is deposited on the filter; to weld an oxygen impermeable top sheet to close the upper mouth of the body and optionally to weld a lower sheet to close the lower mouth of the body; or alternatively
  • said machine being a machine that has a filter, a lower sheet is welded to close the lower mouth of the body; to fill the body with a dose of product that is deposited directly on said lower sheet; and to weld an oxygen impermeable top sheet to close the upper mouth of the body,
  • the process also comprising the operation of attaching to the capsule an outer cover, of a moisture and oxygen barrier material, in a sealed but detachable manner to the body of said capsule and in such a way that it covers it, at least partially, covering its lower end, said cover being provided with a spout that extends inwardly and that communicates with outlet means to the outside of the cover adapted to allow the passage of the fluid that passes through the capsule during the preparation of a beverage if it has been prepared this without having removed the cover.
  • Figs. 1 to 3 schematically and exploding show the different components and uses for which the package according to the invention is prepared;
  • Fig. 4 is a schematic view showing in greater detail the variant of the package according to Fig. 3 with its components properly placed and / or coupled;
  • Figs. 5 and 6 are schematic figures of another variant of a package according to the invention.
  • Figs. 7 to 9 show different solutions applicable to the bottom of the cover for a container according to the invention.
  • Fig. 10 is a detail of the lower mouthpiece of the capsule for a variant of the invention.
  • Fig. 1 schematically shows a capsule and the possibilities of closing its lower mouth by means of a sheet welded to the body of the capsule intentionally without tensioning, so that it adopts a concave shape, slightly in vault.
  • Figs. 1 to 3 show different combinations of components for obtaining a package according to the invention.
  • the same numerical references have been used to designate the same components or equivalent elements.
  • the capsule 2 is formed by a tubular body 3, preferably of revolution, constituted in a known way by a watertight material, that is that it offers moisture and oxygen barrier benefits, in which a top opening 3a and an end is distinguished bottom that is partially closed by an annular flange 6 oriented towards the body 3 and which determines a lower opening 3b, of a smaller cross section than that of the upper opening 3a.
  • Said lower mouth 3b will be covered during the manufacture of the container 1 by means that prevent the product contained in the capsule 2 from falling, being able to choose between several solutions without affecting the form that the capsule 2 or the cover 8 should take.
  • the package 1 is intended to contain a product 5 for the preparation of a beverage in a machine that does not have a filter.
  • a discoidal filter 15 on which the product 5 will be accumulated will be placed, supported on the annular flange 6 of the lower mouth 3b of the capsule body 2.
  • the discoidal filter 15 prevents the accidental exit of the product 5 in a solid state but will allow in a known manner the passage of the pressurized fluid that will pass through the capsule 2 during the preparation of the beverage.
  • the variant of Fig. 3 is optimal for the use of machines that already have a filter.
  • the lower opening 3b of the body 3 of the capsule is closed with a second sheet 7, which may or may not be a barrier, which prevents unwanted product 5 from entering the capsule 2.
  • a component is removed not necessary, in this case the filter media, in addition to the fact that the nature of the sheet will not condition the subsequent use of the container 1 in a machine although the cover 8 is not removed because, as will be explained in greater detail below, it incorporates means for breaking the second sheet 7 if necessary. This circumstance can occur, for example, when the second sheet 7 is of a barrier material, which tightly closes the capsule 2.
  • the invention contemplates the simultaneous use of a second sheet 7 and a discoidal filter 15, as schematically illustrated in Fig. 1.
  • the means that prevent the product from falling can comprise a filter formed entirely with the walls of the body 3, the capsule being also provided, optionally, with a second lower sheet that closes its lower mouth.
  • An example according to this alternative is described in patent document ES 200500304, of the same applicant, and in Utility Model document U 201 131091.
  • Fig. 10 shows a detail of the annular flange 6 of the lower mouth of the body 3 of the capsule 2 for an embodiment of the invention in which the capsule 2 is provided with an accessory filter 15, originally separated from the body 3 of the capsule 2.
  • said annular flange 6 is provided with an annular housing 16 in which a perimeter projection 17 is fitted or locked, which is provided to the filter 15 to ensure its function and fit into the inside of the capsule 2.
  • the upper mouth 3a of the body of the capsule 2 will be closed with a sealed first sheet 4, ie impermeable to moisture and oxygen.
  • the outer cover 8 in all cases it is of a moisture and oxygen barrier material and is coupled below the capsule 2 in a sealed but separable manner.
  • the cover 8 configured in the form of a vessel, is coupled to the body 3 of the capsule 2 so as to wrap it laterally and below covering its lower end.
  • suitable material for obtaining cover 8 is ethylene-Vinyl-Alcohol, commonly abbreviated as EVOH or EVAL.
  • the cover 8 is provided with a pipe 9 that extends inwards and communicates with an outlet means 10 outside the cover 8, adapted to allow the passage of the fluid that will pass through the capsule 2 during the preparation of a beverage in If this has been prepared without previously removing cover 8 of said capsule 2.
  • a container 1 that has a single upper opening and of a single sheet that closes it tightly, said opening being constituted by the upper mouth of the capsule 2 to which a removable cover 8 is attached underneath that closes it tightly, isolating its contents from the outside independently of if its lower opening 3b is closed, sealed or sealed.
  • the user depending on the machine available will remove the cover 8 to insert the capsule 2 into the machine or insert into the machine the container 1 formed by the capsule set 2 and cover 8 coupled.
  • the cover 8 is specially adapted to be able to detach or break, if necessary, the watertight barrier that closes the lower opening 3b of the capsule 2 without the need to use tools or accessory elements for it and without the risk of getting dirty or contacting the product.
  • the inventor also plans to commercialize the capsules alone, that is without coming attached to the outer shell although specially adapted for it.
  • the spout 9 of the cover 8 is arranged axially aligned and below the bottom mouth 3b of the body 3 of the capsule 2, the cover 8 being coupled to the body 3 of the capsule 2 so that the spout 9 can move with respect to the capsule between at least two positions, of which the first is a waiting position (A), in which the upper edge 9a of the pipe 9 is arranged below the plane of the lower mouth of the capsule 2; and the second one is an operative position (B), in which the upper edge of the pipe passes through said lower opening 3b of the capsule 2 causing the breakage of any second sheet 7 that is arranged by closing said lower opening 3b.
  • A waiting position
  • B an operative position
  • the upper edge 9a of the pipe 9 is configured so as to facilitate the breakage of said second sheet 7. It is contemplated, for example, to cut the pipe 9 by an inclined plane and / or provide its upper edge 9a with sharp edges or set in sawtooth.
  • the capsule 2 and the cover 8 are provided with complementary means of mutual coupling 1 1 which allow the cover 8 its sliding around the thread of the wall of the body 3 of the capsule 2 between the two positions, one in which the spout 9 adopts its waiting position (A), and another in which the spout 9 adopts its operative position, not shown for the variant of Fig. 4.
  • the bottom of the cover 8 can be sunk inwards by simple digital pressure, the pipe 9 moving a sufficient distance to cause the breakage of the second lower sheet 7.
  • the second sheet 7 is intentionally welded to the body 3 without tension, so that it adopts a concave shape, slightly in a vault, which allows increasing the dose of product 5 contained in the capsule 2.
  • this sheet may be welded to the annular flange 6 on its outer side, as is the case with sheet 7 of Fig. 1 1; or on the inside, as would be the case of the T-sheet of the same Fig. 1 1.
  • Figs. 7 to 9 schematically illustrate different solutions compatible with the invention.
  • a variant of the container 1 is illustrated in Fig. 7 in which the outlet means 10 of the bottom of the cover 8 comprise a gasified single-way valve 18.
  • This type of valves can be formed during the molding of the cover 8 and have been applied in the field of coffee beans or ground, and especially in the bag-type containers obtained from a flexible material containing the coffee. These types of valves have the mission of letting out the overpressure that is generated inside the container, but with the added mission of not letting oxygen into it.
  • Fig. 8 shows another variant in which the lower end of the pipe 9 is sealed by a seal element 19 formed entirely with the cover 8, that is to say that it forms a single piece with it, provided with a frangible weakening that makes it suitable in order to be able to break by simple digital pressure and be removed from the lower mouth of the spout 9 when a lateral force is exerted on it thus enabling the fluid to exit through the spout 9.
  • this seal element 19 can be attached to the covered by a strip of the material itself that forms the cover 8.
  • Fig. 9 shows another variant contemplated in which the outlet means 10 comprise a moving part which, as a tap, can be used to regulate the passage for the exit of the fluid from inside the container 1.
  • the movable part is shown in a horizontal position, in which the fluid outlet is blocked; and in a vertical position, in which it enables the fluid to escape.
  • the pipe 9 is provided with a series of holes 13 in the portion adjacent to its upper edge 9a. The The arrangement of these holes 13 allows the pipe 9 to perform the overflow function, so that if the level of the accumulated fluid at the bottom of the cover 8 does not reach the holes it will remain locked in the cover 8 without going outside and therefore eliminating the drip effect.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a container for preparing a drink under pressure from a fluid. The container comprises: a capsule made from a sealed material, which stores at least one dose of a product used to prepare the drink, said capsule including an upper opening closed by a first sealed film and a lower opening closed by means that prevent the product contained in the capsule from falling out; and an outer cover made from a moisture- and oxygen-barrier material and removably and hermetically connected to the body of the capsule such as to surround same at least partially, covering the lower end thereof, said cover being provided with an inwardly extending tube that is communicated with outlet means that open to the exterior of the cover, said outlet means allowing the passage of the fluid passing through the capsule during the preparation of a drink if the drink is being prepared without the cover having first been removed.

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D E S C R I P C I O N "Envase para la preparación de una bebida bajo presión de un fluido" Sector técnico de la invención  D E S C R I P C I O N "Package for the preparation of a beverage under pressure of a fluid" Technical sector of the invention
La invención se refiere a un envase para la preparación por percolación de una bebida, tal como café, en una máquina autoservicio.  The invention relates to a container for the preparation by percolation of a beverage, such as coffee, in a self-service machine.
Antecedentes de la invención Background of the invention
Por el documento de patente EP 1867585 se conoce un contenedor de paredes no porosas y en forma de vaso que aloja de forma holgada una cápsula que contiene un producto para la preparación de una bebida caliente.  From patent document EP 1867585 a container of non-porous and glass-shaped walls is known which comfortably houses a capsule containing a product for the preparation of a hot beverage.
La solución según el documento EP 1867585 aumenta la versatibilidad del producto tal y como se pone a disposición del público, ya que permite su compatibilidad con diferentes máquinas. Así por ejemplo puede extraerse del contenedor la cápsula cuando se requiere el uso de una máquina compatible con dicha cápsula a la vez que puede utilizarse directamente el contenedor, sin previa extracción de la cápsula, en otro tipo de máquinas distintas a las primeras. Desde el punto de vista del proveedor del producto listo para su uso esta es una solución de interés pues pone a disposición el producto sin conocer en qué máquinas será utilizado pero listo para poderse utilizar en más de un tipo de máquinas. Es un objetivo principal de la presente invención una alternativa a la solución descrita en EP 1867585. The solution according to EP 1867585 increases the versatility of the product as it is made available to the public, since it allows its compatibility with different machines. Thus, for example, the capsule can be removed from the container when the use of a machine compatible with said capsule is required while the container can be used directly, without prior extraction of the capsule, in other types of machines other than the first. From the point of view of the supplier of the product ready for use this is a solution of interest because it makes the product available without knowing on which machines it will be used but ready to be used in more than one type of machines. A primary objective of the present invention is an alternative to the solution described in EP 1867585.
De acuerdo con la solución descrita en EP 1867585 es necesario el uso dos láminas o films superiores para encerrar el producto. Más en concreto la embocadura superior de la cápsula viene cerrada por un primer film que evita la extracción accidental del producto y el contenedor que aloja la cápsula viene cerrado por otro film que actúa de barrera e impide la entrada de humedad y aire en el interior del contenedor, cuyo propósito es la preservación del producto en óptimas condiciones durante su almacenamiento y transporte. Es también un objetivo de la invención una solución en la que no se requiera el uso de dos láminas o films superiores para encerrar el producto adecuadamente. According to the solution described in EP 1867585 it is necessary to use two sheets or upper films to enclose the product. More specifically, the upper mouth of the capsule is closed by a first film that prevents accidental extraction of the product and the container that houses the capsule is closed by another film that acts as a barrier and prevents the entry of moisture and air into the interior of the container, whose purpose is the preservation of the product in optimal conditions during storage and transport. It is also an objective of the invention a solution in which the use of two sheets or upper films is not required to properly enclose the product.
Por otro lado es de interés un envase cuyo elemento que ejerce de cápsula pueda ser una cápsula convencional del tipo que comprende un cuerpo tubular cuyas embocaduras superior e inferior están cerradas por láminas estancas, que ofrecen una barrera a la humedad y al oxígeno. El empleo de estas cápsulas puede verse limitado en máquina en las que debe emplearse el contenedor para la confección de las bebidas, es decir en las que debe insertarse el contenedor sin retirar la cápsula que aloja, y que no incorporan útiles para perforar inferiormente el citado contenedor. En tales circunstancias no sólo sería necesario proveer al contenedor de unos medios de salida del fluido sino que también se hace preciso dotar al conjunto formado por en contenedor y la cápsula de medios para habilitar una salida a la cápsula sin que esta deba ser extraída del contenedor. Es por lo tanto otro objetivo de la invención una solución que resuelva este inconveniente. También se da el caso de que hay máquinas que disponen de filtro y máquinas que no disponen de filtro. En este último caso pueden emplearse, independientemente del formato de la cápsula, es decir independientemente de si deben insertarse en la máquina con o sin el contenedor, únicamente cápsulas que incorporen medios de filtro. Hasta la fecha se vienen fabricando cápsulas que incorporan medios de filtro conformados en el fondo de la cápsula y cápsulas sin medios de filtro. Es también un objetivo secundario de la invención un procedimiento de fabricación que simplifique esta forma de proceder, siendo la solución adoptada compatible con aquella o aquellas que resuelven los anteriores problemas mencionados. On the other hand, a container whose capsule element may be a conventional capsule of the type comprising a tubular body whose upper and lower openings are closed by sealed sheets, which offer a moisture and oxygen barrier, is of interest. The use of these capsules can be limited in the machine in which the container for the preparation of the drinks must be used, that is to say in which the container must be inserted without removing the capsule that it houses, and which do not incorporate tools to perforate the aforementioned lower container. In such circumstances, it would not only be necessary to provide the container with fluid outlet means, but it is also necessary to provide the assembly formed by a container and the means capsule to enable an exit to the capsule without it being removed from the container. . It is therefore another objective of the invention to solve this problem. It is also the case that there are machines that have a filter and machines that do not have a filter. In the latter case, only capsules incorporating filter media can be used regardless of the format of the capsule, that is, regardless of whether they should be inserted into the machine with or without the container. To date, capsules have been manufactured that incorporate filter media formed at the bottom of the capsule and capsules without filter media. It is also a secondary objective of the invention a manufacturing process that simplifies this way of proceeding, the adopted solution being compatible with that or those that solve the above mentioned problems.
Se da el caso de que con cierta frecuencia queda fluido estancado en el fondo de la cápsula, que en ocasiones provoca el goteo de mermas de la bebida cuando ya se ha retirado de la máquina el vaso o la taza que emplea el usuario para su bebida. También es un objetivo secundario de la invención una solución que resuelva este inconveniente. Explicación de la invención It is the case that with some frequency stagnant fluid remains at the bottom of the capsule, which sometimes causes the dripping of waste of the drink when the glass or cup that the user uses for his drink has already been removed from the machine . A secondary solution of this problem is also a secondary objective of the invention. Explanation of the invention.
El envase de la invención se caracteriza porque comprende una cápsula formada por un cuerpo constituido por un material estanco que almacena al menos una dosis de un producto para la preparación de la bebida, en el que se distingue una embocadura superior, cerrada por una primera lámina estanca, soldada al citado cuerpo; y una embocadura inferior con unos medios que impiden la caída del producto contenido en la cápsula.  The package of the invention is characterized in that it comprises a capsule formed by a body constituted by a watertight material that stores at least one dose of a product for the preparation of the beverage, in which a top opening is distinguished, closed by a first sheet waterproof, welded to said body; and a lower mouth with means that prevent the product contained in the capsule from falling.
En esencia el envase se caracteriza porque comprende una cubierta exterior, de un material barrera a la humedad y al oxígeno, unida de forma estanca pero separable al cuerpo de la cápsula de forma que la envuelve, al menos parcialmente, cubriendo su embocadura inferior, estando provista la cubierta de un caño que se extiende hacia su interior y que comunica con unos medios de salida al exterior de la cubierta adaptados para permitir el paso del fluido que atraviesa la cápsula durante la preparación de una bebida en caso de haberse preparado ésta sin haberse retirado previamente la cubierta. In essence the package is characterized in that it comprises an outer cover, of a moisture and oxygen barrier material, tightly bonded but detachable to the body of the capsule so that it wraps it, at least partially, covering its lower mouth, being provided with the cover of a pipe that extends inwards and communicates with means of exit to the outside of the cover adapted to allow the passage of the fluid that passes through the capsule during the preparation of a drink in case it has been prepared without having previously removed the cover.
De forma preferida, el citado caño queda dispuesto axialmente alineado y por debajo de la embocadura inferior del cuerpo de la cápsula. En una forma de realización, la cubierta está acoplada al cuerpo de la cápsula de forma que el caño puede desplazarse respecto de la cápsula entre al menos dos posiciones, de las que la primera es una posición de espera (A), en la que el borde superior del caño queda dispuesto por debajo del plano de la embocadura inferior de la cápsula; y la segunda es una posición operativa, en la que el borde superior del caño atraviesa la citada embocadura inferior de la cápsula. Preferably, said spout is arranged axially aligned and below the lower mouth of the capsule body. In one embodiment, the cover is coupled to the capsule body so that the spout can move with respect to the capsule between at least two positions, of which the first is a waiting position (A), in which the upper edge of the spout is arranged below the plane of the lower mouth of the capsule; and the second is an operative position, in which the upper edge of the pipe passes through said lower mouth of the capsule.
En una variante de esta forma de realización, los medios que impiden la caída del producto contenido en la cápsula comprenden una segunda lámina soldada al cuerpo de la cápsula en su embocadura inferior, y el borde superior del caño forma unos medios de rotura capaces de romper dicha segunda lámina cuando adopta la posición operativa (B) por presión del borde superior del caño sobre dicha segunda lámina, lo que habilita la salida del fluido de la cápsula en dirección a los medios de salida de la cubierta durante la preparación de una bebida en caso de haberse preparado ésta sin haberse retirado previamente la cubierta. In a variant of this embodiment, the means preventing the fall of the product contained in the capsule comprise a second sheet welded to the capsule body in its lower mouth, and the upper edge of the spout forms breaking means capable of breaking said second sheet when it adopts the operative position (B) by pressure of the upper edge of the spout on said second sheet, which It enables the fluid to escape from the capsule in the direction of the outlet means of the cover during the preparation of a beverage if it has been prepared without having previously removed the cover.
Ventajosamente, la segunda lámina puede estar soldada al cuerpo intencionadamente sin tensar, de forma que adopta una forma cóncava, ligeramente en bóveda. Advantageously, the second sheet can be intentionally welded to the body without tension, so that it adopts a concave, slightly vaulted shape.
En una variante de interés, la cápsula y la cubierta están dotados de medios complementarios de acoplamiento mutuo que permiten a la cubierta su deslizamiento por la pared del cuerpo de la cápsula entre al menos dos posiciones, una en la que el caño adopta su posición de espera (A), y otra en la que el caño adopta su posición operativa (B). In a variant of interest, the capsule and the cover are provided with complementary means of mutual coupling that allow the cover to slide along the wall of the capsule body between at least two positions, one in which the spout adopts its position of wait (A), and another in which the pipe adopts its operational position (B).
La invención contempla que los medios complementarios de acoplamiento comprenda un fileteado de rosca en la superficie exterior de la pared del cuerpo de la cápsula y un fileteado de rosca complementario en la superficie interior de la cubierta, todo ello de forma que a vuelta de rosca puede disponerse la cubierta en posición (B) partiendo de su posición (A). De acuerdo con otra característica de la invención, el caño está dotado de orificios en su porción adyacente al borde superior, destinados a actuar de filtro y a permitir vaciar el fluido que puede acumularse sobre el fondo de la cubierta durante la preparación de una bebida en caso de haberse preparado ésta sin haberse retirado previamente la cubierta de la cápsula. The invention contemplates that the complementary coupling means comprises a threaded thread on the outer surface of the capsule body wall and a complementary threaded thread on the inner surface of the cover, all in such a way that by turning thread place the cover in position (B) starting from its position (A). According to another feature of the invention, the spout is provided with holes in its portion adjacent to the upper edge, intended to act as a filter and to allow emptying the fluid that can accumulate on the bottom of the cover during the preparation of a beverage in case if it has been prepared without having previously removed the capsule cover.
La invención prevé que los medios de salida comprendan una válvula mono direccional desgasificadora; o un orificio obturado o cerrado por un elemento de precinto, susceptible de ser desplazado o retirado manualmente para habilitar una salida de fluido en la cubierta. Según otra variante de la invención, un filtro discoidal accesorio, introducido en la cápsula por su embocadura superior, se halla dispuesto encajado en el interior del cuerpo tubular de la cápsula sobre un reborde anular formado en la embocadura inferior de ésta . Opcionalmente, habiendo filtro, la cápsula está desprovista de ninguna lámina o similar que la cierra inferiormente. The invention provides that the outlet means comprise a mono directional degassing valve; or a hole sealed or closed by a seal element, capable of being displaced or removed manually to enable a fluid outlet in the cover. According to another variant of the invention, an accessory discoidal filter, introduced into the capsule by its upper mouth, is arranged embedded inside the tubular body of the capsule on an annular flange formed in the lower mouth thereof. Optionally, having a filter, the capsule is devoid of any foil or similar that closes it inferiorly.
En una forma de realización, el filtro está encajado entre las paredes del cuerpo de la cápsula a cierta distancia por encima del reborde anular de su extremo inferior, con el propósito de que sea desplazado en dirección a la embocadura inferior del cuerpo por efecto de la presión del fluido durante la preparación de la bebida, impedido de ser expulsado del cuerpo por efecto de la presión del fluido durante la preparación de una bebida por tope contra el citado reborde anular. En una variante de interés, en la proximidad de la embocadura inferior de la cápsula, en la pared lateral del cuerpo o en el reborde anular está formado un alojamiento anular destinado a alojar con ajuste un correspondiente resalte perimetral provisto a tal efecto en el filtro discoidal accesorio. Teniendo en consideración que el envase comprende una cápsula y una cubierta unidos de forma estanca pero separable, es también objeto de la invención una cápsula especialmente adaptada para la consecución de la invención. Luego también se reivindica una cápsula formada por un cuerpo constituido por un material estanco que almacena al menos una dosis de un producto para la preparación de una bebida bajo presión de un fluido, en el que se distingue una embocadura superior, cerrada por una primera lámina estanca, soldada al citado cuerpo; y una embocadura inferior con unos medios que impiden la caída del producto contenido en la cápsula, estando dotada la citada cápsula de unos medios de acoplamiento adecuados para permitir el acoplamiento al cuerpo de la cápsula, de forma estanca pero separable, de una cubierta que la envuelve, al menos parcialmente, cubriendo su embocadura inferior, In one embodiment, the filter is fitted between the walls of the capsule body some distance above the annular flange of its lower end, so that it is displaced in the direction of the lower mouth of the body as a result of the fluid pressure during the preparation of the drink, prevented from being expelled from the body by the effect of the pressure of the fluid during the preparation of a top-down beverage against said annular flange. In a variant of interest, in the vicinity of the lower mouth of the capsule, an annular housing is formed on the side wall of the body or on the annular flange to accommodate a corresponding perimeter projection provided for this purpose in the discoidal filter. accessory. Considering that the package comprises a capsule and a cover that are tightly but detachably connected, a capsule specially adapted for the achievement of the invention is also the subject of the invention. Then, a capsule formed by a body consisting of a watertight material that stores at least one dose of a product for the preparation of a beverage under pressure of a fluid, in which a top opening, closed by a first sheet, is also claimed waterproof, welded to said body; and a lower opening with means that prevent the product contained in the capsule from falling, said capsule being provided with suitable coupling means to allow the cover of the capsule to be sealed in a sealed but detachable manner from a cover that the wrap, at least partially, covering its lower mouth,
Según otro aspecto de la invención, se da a conocer un procedimiento para la fabricación de una gama de envases según la invención, en el que se termo conforman o se moldean una pluralidad de cápsulas formadas por cuerpos tubulares, constituidos por un material estanco, en los que se distingue una embocadura superior y un extremo inferior que está parcialmente cerrado por un reborde anular orientado hacia dentro del cuerpo determinando una embocadura inferior de menor sección transversal que la de la embocadura superior, incluyendo el procedimiento las etapas de According to another aspect of the invention, a method is disclosed for the manufacture of a range of packages according to the invention, in which a plurality of capsules formed by tubular bodies are formed or molded, constituted by a watertight material, in which an upper mouth and a lower end is distinguished which is partially closed by an annular flange oriented into the body determining a lower mouth of smaller cross section than that of the upper mouth, the procedure including the steps of
- disponer una pluralidad de láminas superiores, impermeables al oxígeno;  - dispose of a plurality of upper sheets, impermeable to oxygen;
- disponer una pluralidad de láminas inferiores;  - arrange a plurality of lower sheets;
- disponer una pluralidad de varios tipos de filtros discoidales según los requerimientos del producto a partir del cual se deberá confeccionar una bebida, comprendiendo el procedimiento la etapa de seleccionar un tipo de máquina para la confección de la bebida bajo presión de un fluido, de forma que  - arranging a plurality of several types of discoidal filters according to the requirements of the product from which a beverage should be made, the process comprising the step of selecting a type of machine for the preparation of the beverage under the pressure of a fluid, so that
a1 ) siendo dicha máquina una máquina que no dispone de filtro, se procede a introducir por la embocadura superior abierta del cuerpo un filtro discoidal hasta que encaja en el interior del cuerpo; a llenar el cuerpo con una dosis de producto que queda depositado sobre el filtro; a soldar una lámina superior impermeable al oxígeno para cerrar la embocadura superior del cuerpo y opcionalmente a soldar una lámina inferior para cerrar la embocadura inferior del cuerpo; o alternativamente  a1) said machine being a machine that does not have a filter, a discoidal filter is introduced through the upper open mouth of the body until it fits inside the body; to fill the body with a dose of product that is deposited on the filter; to weld an oxygen impermeable top sheet to close the upper mouth of the body and optionally to weld a lower sheet to close the lower mouth of the body; or alternatively
a2) siendo dicha máquina una máquina que dispone de filtro, se procede a soldar una lámina inferior para cerrar la embocadura inferior del cuerpo; a llenar el cuerpo con una dosis de producto que queda depositado directamente sobre dicha lámina inferior; y a soldar una lámina superior impermeable al oxígeno para cerrar la embocadura superior del cuerpo,  a2) said machine being a machine that has a filter, a lower sheet is welded to close the lower mouth of the body; to fill the body with a dose of product that is deposited directly on said lower sheet; and to weld an oxygen impermeable top sheet to close the upper mouth of the body,
comprendiendo además el procedimiento la operación de acoplar a la cápsula una cubierta exterior, de un material barrera a la humedad y al oxígeno, de forma estanca pero separable al cuerpo de la citada cápsula y de forma que la envuelve, al menos parcialmente, cubriendo su extremo inferior, estando provista dicha cubierta de un caño que se extiende hacia su interior y que comunica con unos medios de salida al exterior de la cubierta adaptados para permitir el paso del fluido que atraviesa la cápsula durante la preparación de una bebida en caso de haberse preparado ésta sin haberse retirado la cubierta. Breve descripción de los dibujos the process also comprising the operation of attaching to the capsule an outer cover, of a moisture and oxygen barrier material, in a sealed but detachable manner to the body of said capsule and in such a way that it covers it, at least partially, covering its lower end, said cover being provided with a spout that extends inwardly and that communicates with outlet means to the outside of the cover adapted to allow the passage of the fluid that passes through the capsule during the preparation of a beverage if it has been prepared this without having removed the cover. Brief description of the drawings
Las Figs. 1 a 3, muestran esquemáticamente y en explosión los diferentes componentes y usos para los que está preparado el envase según la invención;  Figs. 1 to 3, schematically and exploding show the different components and uses for which the package according to the invention is prepared;
La Fig. 4, es una vista esquemática que muestra en mayor detalle la variante del envase según la Fig. 3 con sus componentes debidamente colocados y/o acoplados;  Fig. 4 is a schematic view showing in greater detail the variant of the package according to Fig. 3 with its components properly placed and / or coupled;
Las Figs. 5 y 6, son figuras esquemáticas de otra variante de un envase según la invención;  Figs. 5 and 6, are schematic figures of another variant of a package according to the invention;
Las Figs. 7 a 9, muestran diferentes soluciones aplicables al fondo de la cubierta para un envase según la invención;  Figs. 7 to 9, show different solutions applicable to the bottom of the cover for a container according to the invention;
La Fig. 10, es un detalle de la embocadura inferior de la cápsula para una variante de la invención; y  Fig. 10 is a detail of the lower mouthpiece of the capsule for a variant of the invention; Y
La Fig. 1 1 , muestra esquemáticamente una cápsula y las posibilidades existentes de cerrar su embocadura inferior mediante una lámina soldada al cuerpo de la cápsula intencionadamente sin tensar, de forma que adopta una forma cóncava, ligeramente en bóveda. Descripción detallada de la invención  Fig. 1 1, schematically shows a capsule and the possibilities of closing its lower mouth by means of a sheet welded to the body of the capsule intentionally without tensioning, so that it adopts a concave shape, slightly in vault. Detailed description of the invention
Las Figs. 1 a 3 muestran diferentes combinaciones de componentes para la obtención de un envase de acuerdo con la invención. En dichas figuras se han utilizado las mismas referencias numéricas para designar los mismos componentes o elementos equivalentes.  Figs. 1 to 3 show different combinations of components for obtaining a package according to the invention. In these figures the same numerical references have been used to designate the same components or equivalent elements.
Repárese que en todos los casos representados se contempla el uso de un juego de cápsula 2 y cubierta 8 idénticos, pudiéndose elegir el resto de componentes a la medida del producto 5, y en especial de la máquina potencial en la que será confeccionada la bebida. Note that in all the cases represented the use of a set of identical capsule 2 and cover 8 is contemplated, being able to choose the rest of the components tailored to the product 5, and especially the potential machine in which the beverage will be made.
La cápsula 2 está formada por un cuerpo 3 tubular, preferentemente de revolución, constituido de forma conocido por un material estanco, eso es que ofrece prestaciones de barrera a la humedad y al oxígeno, en el que se distingue una embocadura superior 3a y un extremo inferior que está parcialmente cerrado por un reborde anular 6 orientado hacia dentro del cuerpo 3 y que determina una embocadura inferior 3b, de menor sección transversal que la de la embocadura superior 3a. Dicha embocadura inferior 3b será tapada durante la fabricación del envase 1 por unos medios que impiden la caída del producto contenido en la cápsula 2, pudiéndose elegir entre varias soluciones sin que ello repercuta en la forma que debe adoptar ni la cápsula 2 ni la cubierta 8. Así por ejemplo en la variante de la Fig. 2 el envase 1 está destinado a contener un producto 5 para la confección de una bebida en una máquina que no dispone de filtro. Con este propósito se colocará, apoyado sobre el reborde anular 6 de la embocadura inferior 3b del cuerpo de la cápsula 2 un filtro 15 discoidal sobre el que quedará acumulado el producto 5. En esta variante no será necesario el uso de ninguna lámina o elemento equivalente para cerrar o tapar inferiormente la cápsula 2. El filtro 15 discoidal evita la salida accidental del producto 5 en estado sólido pero permitirá de forma en sí conocida el paso del fluido a presión que atravesará la cápsula 2 durante la confección de la bebida. La variante de la Fig. 3 es óptima para el uso de máquinas que ya incorporan filtro. En el ejemplo la embocadura inferior 3b del cuerpo 3 de la cápsula se cierra con una segunda lámina 7, que puede ser barrera o no, que impide la salida no deseada del producto 5 que será introducido en la cápsula 2. Ventajosamente se elimina un componente no necesario, en este caso los medios de filtro, además de que la naturaleza de la lámina no condicionará el uso posterior del envase 1 en una máquina aunque no se retire la cubierta 8 pues, como se explicará en mayor detalle más adelante, ésta incorpora medios para romper la segunda lámina 7 en caso de resultar necesario. Esta circunstancia puede darse por ejemplo cuando la segunda lámina 7 es de un material barrera, que cierra herméticamente la cápsula 2. The capsule 2 is formed by a tubular body 3, preferably of revolution, constituted in a known way by a watertight material, that is that it offers moisture and oxygen barrier benefits, in which a top opening 3a and an end is distinguished bottom that is partially closed by an annular flange 6 oriented towards the body 3 and which determines a lower opening 3b, of a smaller cross section than that of the upper opening 3a. Said lower mouth 3b will be covered during the manufacture of the container 1 by means that prevent the product contained in the capsule 2 from falling, being able to choose between several solutions without affecting the form that the capsule 2 or the cover 8 should take. Thus, for example, in the variant of Fig. 2, the package 1 is intended to contain a product 5 for the preparation of a beverage in a machine that does not have a filter. For this purpose, a discoidal filter 15 on which the product 5 will be accumulated will be placed, supported on the annular flange 6 of the lower mouth 3b of the capsule body 2. In this variant the use of any equivalent sheet or element will not be necessary. to close or cover the capsule 2 inferiorly. The discoidal filter 15 prevents the accidental exit of the product 5 in a solid state but will allow in a known manner the passage of the pressurized fluid that will pass through the capsule 2 during the preparation of the beverage. The variant of Fig. 3 is optimal for the use of machines that already have a filter. In the example, the lower opening 3b of the body 3 of the capsule is closed with a second sheet 7, which may or may not be a barrier, which prevents unwanted product 5 from entering the capsule 2. Advantageously, a component is removed not necessary, in this case the filter media, in addition to the fact that the nature of the sheet will not condition the subsequent use of the container 1 in a machine although the cover 8 is not removed because, as will be explained in greater detail below, it incorporates means for breaking the second sheet 7 if necessary. This circumstance can occur, for example, when the second sheet 7 is of a barrier material, which tightly closes the capsule 2.
Naturalmente, la invención contempla el uso simultáneo de una segunda lámina 7 y de un filtro 15 discoidal, tal y como ilustra esquemáticamente la Fig. 1 . Alternativamente, los medios que impiden la caída del producto pueden comprender un filtro formado íntegramente con las paredes del cuerpo 3, estando además provista la cápsula, opcionalmente, con una segunda lámina inferior que cierra su embocadura inferior. Un ejemplo según esta alternativa se describe en el documento de patente ES 200500304, del mismo solicitante, y en el documento de Modelo de Utilidad U 201 131091 . Naturally, the invention contemplates the simultaneous use of a second sheet 7 and a discoidal filter 15, as schematically illustrated in Fig. 1. Alternatively, the means that prevent the product from falling can comprise a filter formed entirely with the walls of the body 3, the capsule being also provided, optionally, with a second lower sheet that closes its lower mouth. An example according to this alternative is described in patent document ES 200500304, of the same applicant, and in Utility Model document U 201 131091.
La Fig. 10 muestra un detalle del reborde anular 6 de la embocadura inferior del cuerpo 3 de la cápsula 2 para una forma de realización de la invención en la que se provee a la cápsula 2 con un filtro 15 accesorio, originalmente separado del cuerpo 3 de la cápsula 2. De acuerdo con esta forma de realización, se dota a dicho reborde anular 6 de un alojamiento anular 16 en el que encaja o enclava un resalte perimetral 17 de que se provee al filtro 15 para asegurar su función y encaje en el interior de la cápsula 2. Fig. 10 shows a detail of the annular flange 6 of the lower mouth of the body 3 of the capsule 2 for an embodiment of the invention in which the capsule 2 is provided with an accessory filter 15, originally separated from the body 3 of the capsule 2. In accordance with this embodiment, said annular flange 6 is provided with an annular housing 16 in which a perimeter projection 17 is fitted or locked, which is provided to the filter 15 to ensure its function and fit into the inside of the capsule 2.
Volviendo a las Figs. 1 a 3, se aprecia también que en todos los casos la embocadura superior 3a del cuerpo de la cápsula 2 será cerrado con una primera lámina 4 estanca, es decir impermeable a la humedad y al oxígeno. Por lo que respecta a la cubierta 8 exterior, en todos los casos es de un material barrera a la humedad y al oxígeno y se acopla por debajo de la cápsula 2 de forma estanca pero separable. En el ejemplo la cubierta 8, configurada en forma de vaso, se acopla al cuerpo 3 de la cápsula 2 de forma que la envuelve lateralmente y por debajo cubriendo su extremo inferior. Un ejemplo de material adecuado para la obtención de la cubierta 8 es etilen-Vinil-Alcohol, comúnmente abreviado como EVOH o EVAL. Going back to Figs. 1 to 3, it is also appreciated that in all cases the upper mouth 3a of the body of the capsule 2 will be closed with a sealed first sheet 4, ie impermeable to moisture and oxygen. With regard to the outer cover 8, in all cases it is of a moisture and oxygen barrier material and is coupled below the capsule 2 in a sealed but separable manner. In the example, the cover 8, configured in the form of a vessel, is coupled to the body 3 of the capsule 2 so as to wrap it laterally and below covering its lower end. An example of suitable material for obtaining cover 8 is ethylene-Vinyl-Alcohol, commonly abbreviated as EVOH or EVAL.
La cubierta 8 está provista de un caño 9 que se extiende hacia su interior y que comunica con unos medios de salida 10 al exterior de la cubierta 8, adaptados para permitir el paso del fluido que atravesará la cápsula 2 durante la preparación de una bebida en caso de haberse preparado ésta sin haberse retirado previamente la cubierta 8 de la citada cápsula 2. The cover 8 is provided with a pipe 9 that extends inwards and communicates with an outlet means 10 outside the cover 8, adapted to allow the passage of the fluid that will pass through the capsule 2 during the preparation of a beverage in If this has been prepared without previously removing cover 8 of said capsule 2.
En definitiva, se dispone de un envase 1 que dispone de una única abertura superior y de una única lámina que la cierra de forma estanca, estando constituida dicha abertura por la embocadura superior de la cápsula 2 a la que se le acopla por debajo una cubierta 8 extraíble que la cierra herméticamente, aislando su contenido del exterior independientemente de si su embocadura 3b inferior está cerrada, obturada o tapada de forma estanca. In short, there is a container 1 that has a single upper opening and of a single sheet that closes it tightly, said opening being constituted by the upper mouth of the capsule 2 to which a removable cover 8 is attached underneath that closes it tightly, isolating its contents from the outside independently of if its lower opening 3b is closed, sealed or sealed.
En el momento de la preparación de la bebida, el usuario en función de la máquina de que dispone retirará la cubierta 8 para insertar la cápsula 2 en la máquina o insertará en la máquina el envase 1 formado por el juego de cápsula 2 y cubierta 8 acoplada. Tanto en el primer caso como en el segundo, la cubierta 8 está especialmente adaptada para poder desprecintar o romper si se da el caso la barrera estanca que cierra la embocadura inferior 3b de la cápsula 2 sin necesidad de utilizar herramientas o elementos accesorios para ello y sin el riesgo de ensuciarse o contactar con el producto. Naturalmente, él inventor prevé también comercializar las cápsulas solas, eso es sin venir acopladas a la cubierta exterior aunque especialmente adaptadas para ello. At the time of the preparation of the beverage, the user depending on the machine available will remove the cover 8 to insert the capsule 2 into the machine or insert into the machine the container 1 formed by the capsule set 2 and cover 8 coupled. In both the first and second cases, the cover 8 is specially adapted to be able to detach or break, if necessary, the watertight barrier that closes the lower opening 3b of the capsule 2 without the need to use tools or accessory elements for it and without the risk of getting dirty or contacting the product. Naturally, the inventor also plans to commercialize the capsules alone, that is without coming attached to the outer shell although specially adapted for it.
En efecto, y es que tal y como muestran las Figs. 4 a 6 el caño 9 de la cubierta 8 queda dispuesto axialmente alineado y por debajo de la embocadura inferior 3b del cuerpo 3 de la cápsula 2, estando acoplada la cubierta 8 al cuerpo 3 de la cápsula 2 de forma que el caño 9 puede desplazarse respecto de la cápsula entre al menos dos posiciones, de las que la primera es una posición de espera (A), en la que el borde superior 9a del caño 9 queda dispuesto por debajo del plano de la embocadura inferior de la cápsula 2; y la segunda es una posición operativa (B), en la que el borde superior del caño atraviesa la citada embocadura inferior 3b de la cápsula 2 provocando la rotura de cualquier segunda lámina 7 que esté dispuesta cerrando dicha embocadura inferior 3b. A tal efecto, se configura el borde superior 9a del caño 9 de forma que facilite la rotura de dicha segunda lámina 7. Se contempla por ejemplo cortar el caño 9 por un plano inclinado y/o dotar a su borde superior 9a de cantos agudos o configurados en diente de sierra. Indeed, it is as shown in Figs. 4 to 6 the spout 9 of the cover 8 is arranged axially aligned and below the bottom mouth 3b of the body 3 of the capsule 2, the cover 8 being coupled to the body 3 of the capsule 2 so that the spout 9 can move with respect to the capsule between at least two positions, of which the first is a waiting position (A), in which the upper edge 9a of the pipe 9 is arranged below the plane of the lower mouth of the capsule 2; and the second one is an operative position (B), in which the upper edge of the pipe passes through said lower opening 3b of the capsule 2 causing the breakage of any second sheet 7 that is arranged by closing said lower opening 3b. For this purpose, the upper edge 9a of the pipe 9 is configured so as to facilitate the breakage of said second sheet 7. It is contemplated, for example, to cut the pipe 9 by an inclined plane and / or provide its upper edge 9a with sharp edges or set in sawtooth.
En el ejemplo de la Fig. 4, la cápsula 2 y la cubierta 8 están dotados de medios complementarios de acoplamiento 1 1 mutuo que permiten a la cubierta 8 su deslizamiento a vuelta de rosca por la pared del cuerpo 3 de la cápsula 2 entre las dos posiciones, una en la que el caño 9 adopta su posición de espera (A), y otra en la que el caño 9 adopta su posición operativa, no representada para la variante de la Fig. 4. In the example of Fig. 4, the capsule 2 and the cover 8 are provided with complementary means of mutual coupling 1 1 which allow the cover 8 its sliding around the thread of the wall of the body 3 of the capsule 2 between the two positions, one in which the spout 9 adopts its waiting position (A), and another in which the spout 9 adopts its operative position, not shown for the variant of Fig. 4.
Alternativamente, en el ejemplo de las Figs. 5 y 6, el fondo de la cubierta 8 puede ser hundido hacia el interior por simple presión digital, desplazándose el caño 9 una distancia suficiente como para provocar la rotura de la segunda lámina inferior 7. Alternatively, in the example of Figs. 5 and 6, the bottom of the cover 8 can be sunk inwards by simple digital pressure, the pipe 9 moving a sufficient distance to cause the breakage of the second lower sheet 7.
En esta segunda variante se prevé, como alternativa a un acoplamiento en rosca entre la cápsula 2 y la cubierta 8, que el canto superior de la cubierta 8 encaje a presión en un hendido 14 anular practicado en la cara inferior de la valona 3c del cuerpo 3 de la cápsula 2. In this second variant, it is provided, as an alternative to a threaded coupling between the capsule 2 and the cover 8, that the upper edge of the cover 8 snap into an annular cleft 14 made in the lower face of the wall 3c of the body 3 of the capsule 2.
También se contemplan otras formas de acoplamiento entre la cubierta 8 y la cápsula 2 sin intervención de componentes auxiliares. Tales formas de acoplamiento pueden venir implementadas por ejemplo mediante el encaje de protuberancias y correspondientes alojamientos provistos a tal efecto en la cápsula 2 y en la cubierta 8, respectivamente, o a la inversa; o mediante la provisión de lengüetas o pestañas flexibles que se anclan en correspondientes nervios. Other forms of coupling between the cover 8 and the capsule 2 without the intervention of auxiliary components are also contemplated. Such forms of coupling can be implemented, for example, by fitting protrusions and corresponding housings provided for this purpose in the capsule 2 and in the cover 8, respectively, or vice versa; or by providing flexible tabs or tabs that are anchored in corresponding nerves.
La invención contempla que la segunda lámina 7 esté soldada al cuerpo 3 intencionadamente sin tensar, de forma que adopta una forma cóncava, ligeramente en bóveda, que permite aumentar la dosis de producto 5 contenida en la cápsula 2. Tal y como pretende ilustrar la Fig. 1 1 , esta lámina puede estar soldada al reborde anular 6 por su lado exterior, como es el caso de la lámina 7 de la Fig. 1 1 ; o bien por su lado interior, como sería el caso de la lámina T de la misma Fig. 1 1 . The invention contemplates that the second sheet 7 is intentionally welded to the body 3 without tension, so that it adopts a concave shape, slightly in a vault, which allows increasing the dose of product 5 contained in the capsule 2. As illustrated in Fig. 1 1, this sheet may be welded to the annular flange 6 on its outer side, as is the case with sheet 7 of Fig. 1 1; or on the inside, as would be the case of the T-sheet of the same Fig. 1 1.
Tal y como se ha explicado anteriormente, el caño 9 comunica con unos medios de salida 10 al exterior de la cubierta 8 adaptados para permitir el paso del fluido que atraviesa la cápsula 2 durante la preparación de una bebida en caso de haberse preparado ésta sin haberse retirado previamente la cubierta 8. Las Figs. 7 a 9 ilustran esquemáticamente diferentes soluciones compatibles con la invención. En la Fig. 7 se ilustra una variante del envase 1 en la que los medios de salida 10 del fondo de la cubierta 8 comprenden una válvula 18 monodireccional gasificadota. Este tipo de válvulas pueden conformarse durante el moldeado de la cubierta 8 y vienen siendo de aplicación en el ámbito del café en granos o molido, y en especial en los envases tipo bolsa obtenidos a partir de un material flexible que contienen el café. Este tipo de válvulas tienen la misión de dejar salir la sobrepresión que se va generando dentro del envase, pero con la misión añadida de no dejar entrar oxígeno dentro del mismo. As explained above, the pipe 9 communicates with outlet means 10 outside the cover 8 adapted to allow the passage of the fluid passing through the capsule 2 during the preparation of a beverage in if it has been prepared without having previously removed cover 8. Figs. 7 to 9 schematically illustrate different solutions compatible with the invention. A variant of the container 1 is illustrated in Fig. 7 in which the outlet means 10 of the bottom of the cover 8 comprise a gasified single-way valve 18. This type of valves can be formed during the molding of the cover 8 and have been applied in the field of coffee beans or ground, and especially in the bag-type containers obtained from a flexible material containing the coffee. These types of valves have the mission of letting out the overpressure that is generated inside the container, but with the added mission of not letting oxygen into it.
La Fig. 8 muestra otra variante en la que el extremo inferior del caño 9 está obturado por un elemento de precinto 19 formado íntegramente con la cubierta 8, es decir que forma una única pieza con ésta, dotado de un debilitamiento frangible que lo hace apto para poderse romper por simple presión digital y ser retirado de la embocadura inferior del caño 9 al ejercerse sobre él una fuerza lateral habilitándose así la salida del fluido a través del caño 9. Se contempla además que este elemento de precinto 19 pueda quedar unido a la cubierta mediante una tira del propio material que forma la cubierta 8. Fig. 8 shows another variant in which the lower end of the pipe 9 is sealed by a seal element 19 formed entirely with the cover 8, that is to say that it forms a single piece with it, provided with a frangible weakening that makes it suitable in order to be able to break by simple digital pressure and be removed from the lower mouth of the spout 9 when a lateral force is exerted on it thus enabling the fluid to exit through the spout 9. It is also contemplated that this seal element 19 can be attached to the covered by a strip of the material itself that forms the cover 8.
La Fig. 9 muestra otra variante contemplada en la que los medios de salida 10 comprenden una parte móvil que, a modo de grifo, puede utilizarse para regular el paso para la salida del fluido del interior del envase 1 . En esta Fig. 9 se ha representado la parte móvil en una posición horizontal, en la que obtura la salida del fluido; y en una posición vertical, en la que habilita la salida del fluido. En la última fase de preparación de la bebida, con el propósito de evitar que las pequeñas cantidades del fluido que puedan quedar acumuladas en el fondo de la cubierta 8 provoquen un goteo no deseado cuando se ha retirado de la máquina el vaso o la taza que recoge la bebida preparada, se provee al caño 9 de una serie de orificios 13 en la porción adyacente a su borde superior 9a. La disposición de estos orificios 13 permiten al caño 9 realizar la función de rebosadero, de forma que si el nivel del fluido acumulado en el fondo de la cubierta 8 no alcanza a los orificios permanecerá encerrado en la cubierta 8 sin salir al exterior y por lo tanto eliminándose el efecto de goteo. Fig. 9 shows another variant contemplated in which the outlet means 10 comprise a moving part which, as a tap, can be used to regulate the passage for the exit of the fluid from inside the container 1. In this Fig. 9 the movable part is shown in a horizontal position, in which the fluid outlet is blocked; and in a vertical position, in which it enables the fluid to escape. In the last stage of preparation of the beverage, in order to avoid that small amounts of fluid that may be accumulated in the bottom of the cover 8 cause an unwanted drip when the vessel or cup that has been removed from the machine collect the prepared beverage, the pipe 9 is provided with a series of holes 13 in the portion adjacent to its upper edge 9a. The The arrangement of these holes 13 allows the pipe 9 to perform the overflow function, so that if the level of the accumulated fluid at the bottom of the cover 8 does not reach the holes it will remain locked in the cover 8 without going outside and therefore eliminating the drip effect.

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1 . - Envase (1 ) para la preparación de una bebida bajo presión de un fluido, caracterizado porque comprende una cápsula (2) formada por un cuerpo (3) constituido por un material estanco que almacena al menos una dosis de un producto (5) para la preparación de la bebida, en el que se distingue una embocadura superior, cerrada por una primera lámina (4) estanca, soldada al citado cuerpo (3); y una embocadura inferior con unos medios que impiden la caída del producto contenido en la cápsula, estando caracterizado el envase porque además comprende una cubierta (8) exterior, de un material barrera a la humedad y al oxígeno, unida de forma estanca pero separable al cuerpo (3) de la cápsula (2) de forma que la envuelve, al menos parcialmente, cubriendo su embocadura inferior, estando provista la cubierta (8) de un caño (9) que se extiende hacia su interior y que comunica con unos medios de salida (10) al exterior de la cubierta (8) adaptados para permitir el paso del fluido que atraviesa la cápsula durante la preparación de una bebida en caso de haberse preparado ésta sin haberse retirado previamente la cubierta. one . - Container (1) for the preparation of a beverage under pressure of a fluid, characterized in that it comprises a capsule (2) formed by a body (3) consisting of a sealed material that stores at least one dose of a product (5) for the preparation of the beverage, in which an upper opening is distinguished, closed by a sealed first sheet (4), welded to said body (3); and a lower opening with means that prevent the product contained in the capsule from falling, the package being characterized in that it also comprises an outer cover (8), of a moisture and oxygen barrier material, tightly joined but detachable to the body (3) of the capsule (2) in such a way that it envelops it, at least partially, covering its lower mouth, the cover (8) of a spout (9) extending inwards and communicating with means being provided outlet (10) to the outside of the cover (8) adapted to allow the passage of the fluid that passes through the capsule during the preparation of a beverage if it has been prepared without having previously removed the cover.
2. - Envase según la reivindicación anterior, caracterizado porque el citado caño (9) queda dispuesto axialmente alineado y por debajo de la embocadura inferior del cuerpo (3) de la cápsula (2). 2. - Container according to the preceding claim, characterized in that said spout (9) is arranged axially aligned and below the lower mouth of the body (3) of the capsule (2).
3. - Envase (1 ) según la reivindicación 2, caracterizado porque la cubierta3. - Container (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the cover
(8) está acoplada al cuerpo (3) de la cápsula de forma que el caño (9) puede desplazarse respecto de la cápsula entre al menos dos posiciones, de las que la primera es una posición de espera (A), en la que el borde superior (9a) del caño(8) is coupled to the body (3) of the capsule so that the spout (9) can move with respect to the capsule between at least two positions, of which the first is a waiting position (A), in which the upper edge (9a) of the spout
(9) queda dispuesto por debajo del plano de la embocadura inferior de la cápsula; y la segunda es una posición operativa (B), en la que el borde superior del caño atraviesa la citada embocadura inferior de la cápsula. (9) is arranged below the plane of the lower mouth of the capsule; and the second is an operative position (B), in which the upper edge of the pipe passes through said lower mouth of the capsule.
4. - Envase (1 ) según la reivindicación anterior, caracterizado porque los medios que impiden la caída del producto contenido en la cápsula comprenden una segunda lámina (7) soldada al cuerpo (3) de la cápsula (2) en su embocadura inferior, y porque el borde superior (9a) del caño (9) forma unos medios de rotura capaces de romper dicha segunda lámina cuando adopta la posición operativa (B) por presión del borde superior (9a) del caño (9) sobre dicha segunda lámina (7), lo que habilita la salida del fluido de la cápsula (2) en dirección a los medios de salida (10) de la cubierta (8) durante la preparación de una bebida en caso de haberse preparado ésta sin haberse retirado previamente la cubierta. 4. - Container (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the means preventing the fall of the product contained in the capsule comprise a second sheet (7) welded to the body (3) of the capsule (2) in its lower mouth, and because the upper edge (9a) of the pipe (9) forms some Breaking means capable of breaking said second sheet when it adopts the operative position (B) by pressure of the upper edge (9a) of the pipe (9) on said second sheet (7), which enables the fluid outflow from the capsule (2 ) in the direction of the outlet means (10) of the cover (8) during the preparation of a beverage if it has been prepared without having previously removed the cover.
5. - Envase (1 ) según la reivindicación anterior, caracterizada porque la segunda lámina (7) está soldada al cuerpo (3) intencionadamente sin tensar, de forma que adopta una forma cóncava, ligeramente en bóveda. 5. - Container (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the second sheet (7) is intentionally welded to the body (3) without tension, so that it adopts a concave shape, slightly in vault.
6. - Envase (1 ) según una cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 3 a 5, caracterizado porque la cápsula (2) y la cubierta (8) están dotados de medios complementarios de acoplamiento (1 1 ) mutuo que permiten a la cubierta (8) su deslizamiento por la pared del cuerpo (3) de la cápsula (2) entre al menos dos posiciones, una en la que el caño (9) adopta su posición de espera (A), y otra en la que el caño (9) adopta su posición operativa (B). 6. - Container (1) according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the capsule (2) and the cover (8) are provided with complementary means of mutual coupling (1 1) that allow the cover (8) its sliding along the body wall (3) of the capsule (2) between at least two positions, one in which the pipe (9) adopts its waiting position (A), and another in which the pipe (9) adopts its operational position (B).
7. - Envase (1 ) según la reivindicación anterior, caracterizado porque los medios complementarios de acoplamiento (1 1 ) comprenden un fileteado de rosca (12a) en la superficie exterior de la pared del cuerpo (3) de la cápsula (2) y un fileteado de rosca complementario (12b) en la superficie interior de la cubierta (8), todo ello de forma que a vuelta de rosca puede disponerse la cubierta en posición (B) partiendo de su posición (A). 7. - Container (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the complementary coupling means (1 1) comprise a threaded thread (12a) on the outer surface of the body wall (3) of the capsule (2) and a threaded complementary thread (12b) on the inner surface of the cover (8), all in such a way that by turning the thread the cover can be placed in position (B) starting from its position (A).
8. - Envase (1 ) según una cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque el caño (9) está dotado de orificios (13) en su porción adyacente al borde superior (9a), destinados a actuar de filtro y a permitir vaciar el fluido que puede acumularse sobre el fondo de la cubierta (8) durante la preparación de una bebida en caso de haberse preparado ésta sin haberse retirado previamente la cubierta de la cápsula. 8. - Container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pipe (9) is provided with holes (13) in its portion adjacent to the upper edge (9a), intended to act as a filter and allow the fluid to be emptied which can be accumulated on the bottom of the cover (8) during the preparation of a beverage if it has been prepared without having previously removed the capsule cover.
9.- Envase (1 ) según una cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque los medios de salida (10) comprenden una válvula mono direccional desgasificadora (18). 9. Container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outlet means (10) comprise a mono directional degassing valve (18).
10.- Envase (1 ) según una cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 1 a 8, caracterizado porque los medios de salida (10) comprenden un orificio obturado o cerrado por un elemento de precinto (19), susceptible de ser desplazado o retirado manualmente para habilitar una salida de fluido en la cubierta (8). 10. Container (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the outlet means (10) comprise an orifice sealed or closed by a seal element (19), which can be moved or removed manually to enable a fluid outlet in the cover (8).
1 1 .- Envase (1 ) según una cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque un filtro (15) discoidal accesorio, introducido en la cápsula (2) por su embocadura superior, se halla dispuesto encajado en el interior del cuerpo (3) de la cápsula (2), sobre un reborde anular (6) formado en la embocadura inferior del cuerpo (3) de dicha cápsula (2). 1 1 .- Container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an accessory discoidal filter (15), inserted into the capsule (2) by its upper mouth, is arranged fitted inside the body (3) of the capsule (2), on an annular flange (6) formed in the lower mouth of the body (3) of said capsule (2).
12.- Envase (1 ) según las reivindicación 1 1 , caracterizado porque el filtro (15) está encajado entre las paredes del cuerpo (3) de la cápsula (2) a cierta distancia por encima del reborde anular (6) de su extremo inferior, con el propósito de que sea desplazado en dirección a la embocadura inferior del cuerpo (3) por efecto de la presión del fluido durante la preparación de la bebida, impedido de ser expulsado del cuerpo (3) por efecto de la presión del fluido durante la preparación de una bebida por tope contra el citado reborde anular (6). 12. Container (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the filter (15) is fitted between the walls of the body (3) of the capsule (2) some distance above the annular flange (6) of its end lower, with the purpose of being displaced in the direction of the lower mouth of the body (3) due to the pressure of the fluid during the preparation of the drink, prevented from being expelled from the body (3) due to the effect of the fluid pressure during the preparation of a beverage per stop against said annular flange (6).
13.- Envase (1 ) según una cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 1 1 o 12 caracterizado porque en la proximidad de la embocadura inferior de la cápsula (2), en la pared lateral del cuerpo (3) o el reborde anular (6) está formado un alojamiento anular (16) destinado a alojar con ajuste un correspondiente resalte perimetral (17) provisto a tal efecto en el filtro (15) discoidal accesorio. 13. Container (1) according to any one of claims 1 or 12 characterized in that in the vicinity of the lower mouth of the capsule (2), in the side wall of the body (3) or the annular flange (6) is formed an annular housing (16) intended to accommodate with adjustment a corresponding perimeter projection (17) provided for this purpose in the accessory discoidal filter (15).
14.- Cápsula (2) formada por un cuerpo (3) constituido por un material estanco que almacena al menos una dosis de un producto (5) para la preparación de una bebida bajo presión de un fluido, en el que se distingue una embocadura superior, cerrada por una primera lámina (4) estanca, soldada al citado cuerpo (3); y una embocadura inferior con unos medios que impiden la caída del producto contenido en la cápsula, estando caracterizado la cápsula porque está dotada de unos medios de acoplamiento (1 1 ) adecuados para permitir el acoplamiento al cuerpo (3) de la cápsula (2), de forma estanca pero separable, de una cubierta (8) que la envuelve, al menos parcialmente, cubriendo su embocadura inferior, 14.- Capsule (2) formed by a body (3) consisting of a watertight material that stores at least one dose of a product (5) for the preparation of a beverage under pressure of a fluid, in which a mouthpiece is distinguished upper, closed by a watertight first sheet (4), welded to the cited body (3); and a lower mouth with means that prevent the product contained in the capsule from falling, the capsule being characterized in that it is provided with suitable coupling means (1 1) to allow coupling to the body (3) of the capsule (2) , in a sealed but separable way, of a cover (8) that surrounds it, at least partially, covering its lower mouth,
15.- Procedimiento para la fabricación de una gama de envases según la reivindicación 1 , en el que se termo conforman o se moldean una pluralidad de cápsulas formadas por cuerpos tubulares, constituidos por un material estanco, en los que se distingue una embocadura superior y un extremo inferior que está parcialmente cerrado por un reborde anular orientado hacia dentro del cuerpo determinando una embocadura inferior de menor sección transversal que la de la embocadura superior, incluyendo el procedimiento las etapas de 15. Process for the manufacture of a range of packages according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of capsules formed by tubular bodies, formed by a watertight material, in which a superior mouthpiece is distinguished and molded are molded or molded. a lower end that is partially closed by an annular flange oriented into the body determining a lower mouth of smaller cross section than that of the upper mouth, the process including the steps of
- disponer una pluralidad de láminas superiores, impermeables al oxígeno;  - dispose of a plurality of upper sheets, impermeable to oxygen;
- disponer una pluralidad de láminas inferiores;  - arrange a plurality of lower sheets;
- disponer una pluralidad de varios tipos de filtros discoidales según los requerimientos del producto a partir del cual se deberá confeccionar una bebida, comprendiendo el procedimiento la etapa de seleccionar un tipo de máquina para la confección de la bebida bajo presión de un fluido, de forma que  - arranging a plurality of several types of discoidal filters according to the requirements of the product from which a beverage should be made, the process comprising the step of selecting a type of machine for the preparation of the beverage under the pressure of a fluid, so that
a1 ) siendo dicha máquina una máquina que no dispone de filtro, se procede a introducir por la embocadura superior abierta del cuerpo un filtro discoidal hasta que encaja en el interior del cuerpo; a llenar el cuerpo con una dosis de producto que queda depositado sobre el filtro; a soldar una lámina superior impermeable al oxígeno para cerrar la embocadura superior del cuerpo y opcionalmente a soldar una lámina inferior para cerrar la embocadura inferior del cuerpo; o alternativamente  a1) said machine being a machine that does not have a filter, a discoidal filter is introduced through the upper open mouth of the body until it fits inside the body; to fill the body with a dose of product that is deposited on the filter; to weld an oxygen impermeable top sheet to close the upper mouth of the body and optionally to weld a lower sheet to close the lower mouth of the body; or alternatively
a2) siendo dicha máquina una máquina que dispone de filtro, se procede a soldar una lámina inferior para cerrar la embocadura inferior del cuerpo; a llenar el cuerpo con una dosis de producto que queda depositado directamente sobre dicha lámina inferior; y a soldar una lámina superior impermeable al oxígeno para cerrar la embocadura superior del cuerpo,  a2) said machine being a machine that has a filter, a lower sheet is welded to close the lower mouth of the body; to fill the body with a dose of product that is deposited directly on said lower sheet; and to weld an oxygen impermeable top sheet to close the upper mouth of the body,
comprendiendo además el procedimiento la operación de acoplar a la cápsula una cubierta exterior, de un material barrera a la humedad y al oxígeno, de forma estanca pero separable al cuerpo de la citada cápsula y de forma que la envuelve, al menos parcialmente, cubriendo su extremo inferior, estando provista dicha cubierta de un caño que se extiende hacia su interior y que comunica con unos medios de salida al exterior de la cubierta adaptados para permitir el paso del fluido que atraviesa la cápsula durante la preparación de una bebida en caso de haberse preparado ésta sin haberse retirado la cubierta. the procedure further comprising the operation of coupling the capsule an outer cover, of a moisture and oxygen barrier material, in a sealed but detachable manner to the body of said capsule and in such a way that it wraps it, at least partially, covering its lower end, said cover being provided with a pipe that It extends into its interior and communicates with means of exit to the outside of the cover adapted to allow the passage of the fluid that passes through the capsule during the preparation of a beverage in case it has been prepared without having removed the cover.
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