WO2015049270A1 - Capsule et système de préparation d'un produit alimentaire liquide, ainsi que corps de capsule - Google Patents

Capsule et système de préparation d'un produit alimentaire liquide, ainsi que corps de capsule Download PDF

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WO2015049270A1
WO2015049270A1 PCT/EP2014/071011 EP2014071011W WO2015049270A1 WO 2015049270 A1 WO2015049270 A1 WO 2015049270A1 EP 2014071011 W EP2014071011 W EP 2014071011W WO 2015049270 A1 WO2015049270 A1 WO 2015049270A1
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capsule
riser
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Markus BRÖNNIMANN
Roland Affolter
Andreas Kaiser
Guillaume Bugnard
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Delica Ag
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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
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/70—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for materials not otherwise provided for
    • 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
    • B65D85/8052—Details of the outlet
    • 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
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/70—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for materials not otherwise provided for
    • 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
    • B65D85/8049—Details of the inlet

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  • the present invention relates to a capsule for preparing a liquid food according to the preamble of inde- pendent claim ⁇ as well as a system and a capsule body of the capsule.
  • the prior art discloses a multiplicity of different capsules and systems for preparing liquid foods, in particular for home use.
  • such capsules which are known especially for the preparation of coffee and mixed drinks, comprise a capsule body having a side wall, a bottom and a cover sheet for forming a closed chamber containing the coffee powder.
  • the capsule has an inlet and an outlet opening or is provided with such openings in the corresponding preparation machine. Since the preparation of the liquid foodstuff is carried out under pressure, the capsule ⁇ known systems tend to drip after the extraction, which leads to an undesirable contamination and favors the nucleation in the preparation machine.
  • the crema and mixed drinks of the foam is not or only insufficiently formed.
  • US 2010/0047418, WO 2009/008723 and WO 2010/093247 show cups closed with a lid for producing a mixed drink.
  • a static mixer is arranged, which comprises a riser.
  • a ground-level area openings are arranged on the riser.
  • Such cups are not suitable as a portion pack for extractable substances such as coffee or tea.
  • a capsule, a system and a capsule body is to be made available, which forms turbulence when extracting in the flow to obtain an optimal crema in coffee and an optimal foam in mixed drinks and which reduces after dripping the liquid food dripping or prevented.
  • An inventive capsule for the preparation of a liquid food has a, preferably rotationally symmetrical capsule body with a side wall and a particular integrally formed with this bottom, and a capsule body covering the lid to form a closed chamber.
  • This chamber contains a substance which is intended for the preparation of a liquid food.
  • For the passage of a liquid through the chamber of the lid form an inlet side and the bottom of an exit ⁇ side with a preferably central outlet opening.
  • a riser pipe and one end connected to the outlet opening spout communicating with each other are so arranged ⁇ that the liquid flows through the tubing from the capsule base in the direction to cover an inlet opening of the outlet tube.
  • a ground-near transition region is arranged, which can be penetrated with a penetration means arranged on the capsule such that a plurality of transition openings are formed.
  • a penetration means arranged on the capsule such that a plurality of transition openings are formed.
  • the ground near transition region already with a plurality of Transition openings is formed.
  • the riser may occupy a height within the capsule between 50% and 100%, preferably between 60% and 90%, more preferably between 70% and 80% of the maximum height between the bottom and lid. This height of the riser ensures that dripping of the capsule after extraction is effectively prevented.
  • the transition openings may be dimensioned such that they exert a filtering effect for retaining the substance. In particular, in the extraction, for example of coffee from coffee powder or tea from tea herbs, a filter effect is advantageous, so that the liquid food is free from undissolved substrate.
  • the transition openings may be dimensioned such that the sum of their cross-sectional areas is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the riser to generate shear forces in the flow. It is thus forced in an extraction, a pressure difference between the chamber and the riser, so that in particular the crema is formed reinforced in the coffee or foam in mixed drinks.
  • the outlet pipe can be arranged within the riser pipe, preferably concentrically. By such a configuration, in particular fewer individual parts are necessary and a simple production of the capsule is made possible.
  • a concentric Anord ⁇ voltage allows a particularly uniform flow through the ex traction ⁇ good or a continuous and orderly formation of an outlet beam.
  • the riser can have an average outside diameter between
  • the outlet pipe or the riser pipe may be formed integrally with the bottom of the capsule.
  • a closure element in particular a foil, can be arranged between the chamber and the outlet opening, wherein the closure element can be opened to dispense the liquid food.
  • Such a closure element can, for example, ensure a fluid-tight and / or aroma-tight and / or oxygen-tight closure of the capsule.
  • an aroma-tight closure is necessary.
  • a film may for example a or more layers of plastic or a metal layer, in particular ⁇ sondere include an aluminum foil.
  • the film may have a predetermined breaking point, which breaks under a predetermined or predeterminable pressure.
  • a predetermined breaking point which breaks under a predetermined or predeterminable pressure.
  • hot water is injected under a certain pressure into the capsule. If the film now has predetermined breaking points, a certain pressure required for the extraction of the food can be built up, and at the same time a defined leakage of the food can be guaranteed.
  • the closure element may be arranged between the chamber and the riser pipe or between the riser pipe and the outlet pipe.
  • the closure element is arranged on the bottom of the capsule so that it closes the transition openings to the riser.
  • the closure element in concentrically arranged riser and outlet pipe, for example, the upper end of the ⁇ running pipe are closed by the closure element.
  • the capsule may comprise a piercing element for opening the Verschlus ⁇ siatas.
  • a piercing element for opening the Verschlus ⁇ siatas.
  • the closure element has no predetermined breaking point, the use of a piercing ⁇ chelements makes sense.
  • the piercing element can be mounted so displaceably in a transition region between the riser and the outlet pipe, that it by lying outside the capsule means for
  • the piercing element may be in a bearing element on ⁇ arranged, wherein the bearing element is a displacement of the Piercing element in the direction of the closure element allowed.
  • the bearing element can be arranged in the riser.
  • the bearing element is formed by a flexible membrane, a bellows or a bellows.
  • the penetration means may be formed integrally with the outlet pipe. Such a configuration reduces the number of items required, so that the capsule is inexpensive Herge ⁇ provides and can be assembled.
  • the penetrating agent may be arranged locally distributed on the outlet pipe, so that locally distributed over a larger area transition openings are formed, which allows easier exit of the liquid food from the chamber.
  • the penetration means may be held on the capsule body in such a way that it can be displaced under force from a rest position into a penetration position.
  • the force can be applied by means arranged outside the capsule, which allows a simple way of penetration.
  • the force can be introduced by inserting the capsule into a correspondingly configured receiving chamber of a preparation machine, a force acting on the penetration means when the receiving chamber is closed.
  • the penetration means may be arranged in the area of the floor and the floor may be designed such that the floor shifts under an internal pressure of the chamber relative to the penetration means and is penetrated by the same. It is ver ⁇ without saying that in this variant, the Penetra- tion medium must be held at least by a force acting outside the capsule.
  • the penetration means may comprise a sealing element, which rests sealingly in the penetration position at the bottom of the capsule and seals the riser tube to the outside.
  • a sealing element can be ensured that the liquid food, which emerges from the chamber through the intermediary ⁇ formed by the transition openings, flows without leakage in the riser. In particular, contamination of a preparation machine is prevented.
  • the penetration means may be a separate component and have ei ⁇ nen guide portion which cooperates with a complementary guide portion on the capsule body.
  • the penetration means comprises a cylindrical portion of the capsule body concentric, so that a guide for the displacement between the rest position and the penetration position is formed.
  • the penetration means may have star-shaped blades on ⁇ .
  • Such blades are, for example, directly produced by injection molding and allow depending on the design, a simple penetration of the ground-level transition region, which are formed by the star-shaped configuration at the same time several through ⁇ gang channels from the chamber to the riser. It goes without saying that the blades are also used as separate parts, for example, in the outlet pipe Kings ⁇ nen.
  • the penetration means may comprise a plurality of, in particular star-shaped embarkstechdorne, in particular AufStechpyramiden or Aufstechspitzen. It should be noted that when Following penetration a fluidic passage through the closure element must be ensured. For example, triangular base surfaces with a notch running to the tip, conical tips with an incision surface at the tip or tubular mandrels with bevelled tips are conceivable.
  • the flüssi ⁇ ge food can flow along either of the penetration agent, or by an opening through the penetrating agent.
  • the capsule body may be a deep-drawn part or an injection molded part. Both manufacturing processes are cost-effective for large production lots. Also guaranteed over the entire anglesmen ⁇ ge nearly the same tolerances.
  • one or more support ribs can be arranged between the riser pipe and the outlet pipe, so that the riser pipe and the outlet pipe are necessarily kept at a distance from each other. It is thus ensured that each ⁇ currently a sufficiently large cross-sectional area is present, through which the liquid food can flow.
  • a mixing chamber and a baffle plate may be arranged in the interior of the outlet pipe.
  • a mixing chamber is arranged directly under the closure element.
  • a jet of liquid food formed through the opening in the closure element or through another nozzle-shaped constriction strikes the baffle plate and is broken.
  • the liquid food mixes in the sequence in the mixing room with air, so that a foam can form.
  • the chamber may be divided into two sections by means disposed between the lid and the bottom permeable separating layer, in particular by Fil ⁇ terplatte or a permeable film.
  • Such a separation layer makes it possible, for example, to wise the separate storage of different substances, which may be mixed only during the preparation.
  • such a separating layer makes it possible to fill the capsule with less substance, without the substance being able to disperse unnecessarily throughout the capsule body.
  • the side wall of the capsule body may include stop means or locking ⁇ medium on which the separating layer is present in a predefi ⁇ -defined position.
  • a circumferential shoulder can be formed, to which the separating layer can be fastened in particular by gluing or welding.
  • projections are conceivable which allow a locking of a rigid separating layer in the corresponding position. The release layer therefore does not have to be welded or glued.
  • the separating layer can be placed on the riser. In ⁇ example, this can centrally alswei ⁇ sen a dome-shaped deformation, which allows a placement on the riser. Depending on the design of the separating layer or depending on the height of the dome, the position of the separating layer can be defined exactly.
  • the separating layer may ⁇ example, mounted on the riser pipe, and in particular ⁇ sondere snapped, are glued or welded.
  • Another aspect of the present invention relates to a system comprising a capsule filled with a substance as described above and a beverage preparation machine having a capsule holder for receiving the capsule.
  • the system further comprises means for passing a LIQUID through the capsule for the extraction or solution of the substance for preparing a beverage or a liquid Lebensmit ⁇ means of, wherein the beverage preparation machine comprises at least one device for penetrating the cap of the capsule.
  • the present invention relates to a capsule body for a capsule as described above.
  • FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a cut-open capsule according to the invention in a first embodiment with a filter plate
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the filter plate ge ⁇ Yamass Figure 1
  • FIG. 3 shows a cross section along the central axis through a second embodiment of a capsule according to the invention, the outlet tube having an alternative form of penetration means, FIG.
  • FIG. 4a shows a perspective view of a first execution ⁇ form of an outlet tube with a penetration agent
  • Figure 4b is a perspective view of another exporting ⁇ approximate shape of an outlet pipe with an alternative penetrating agents
  • FIG. 5a shows a perspective view of a cut-away capsule not according to the invention in a third embodiment, wherein a closure element is arranged between the riser tube and the outlet tube,
  • FIG. 5b shows a cross section through the capsule according to FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the cut-open capsule according to FIG. 5a, the riser tube and the outlet tube being designed as alternatives;
  • Figure 7a is a section through a non-inventive Cape ⁇ sel in a fourth embodiment, wherein a closure element is arranged between the chamber and the riser,
  • FIG. 7b shows a first embodiment of a detail B from FIG. 7a
  • FIG. 7c shows a second embodiment of detail B from FIG.
  • FIG. 8 shows an illustration of a capsule according to the invention in a fifth embodiment, wherein a seal is arranged in the ascending tube, and
  • FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a first embodiment of a cut-open capsule 1 according to the invention.
  • the capsule has a separating layer in the form of a filter plate 30.
  • the capsule 1 is cut open along a central axis.
  • the capsule 1 consists essentially of a capsule body 2 with a side wall 3, a bottom 4 and an outlet tube 11.
  • the capsule with a lid 5 is closed.
  • the capsule body 2 is designed as a deep-drawn part.
  • a chamber 6 is formed, which can be filled by a substrate 7.
  • the filter plate 30 designed ⁇ separation layer is inserted in the chamber 6 between the lid and bottom 4, that they divided the chamber 6 into two areas. This filter plate 30 enables a substrate 7 to be extracted to be disposed both below the filter plate 30 and above the filter plate 30. From ⁇ terdem two different substances 7 above and below the filter plate 30 can be angeord ⁇ net through the filter plate 30, wherein a mixing of the substances 7 is prevented at least in the dry state.
  • a frusto-conical elevation is formed in a central region of the bottom 4, a frusto-conical elevation is formed.
  • An outlet pipe inserted into this elevation from below 11 forms together with the elevation a riser 13.
  • the outlet pipe 11 has a central passage ⁇ bore, which opens into an outlet opening 10.
  • the dish-like plate 24 has a kragenför- Miges sealing member 27 which surrounds the bottom 4 of the capsule body 2 ⁇ tight.
  • you ⁇ processing element 27 has a guide portion which cooperates with a zy ⁇ lindrisch or conically shaped corresponding guide portion of the capsule body. 2
  • the bottom 4 of the capsule body 2 is closed and separates the chamber 6 from
  • the outlet pipe 11 defines an outlet direction 12, which extends in the illustrated embodiment along the central axis from the region of the lid (not shown) to the outlet opening 10.
  • the outlet tube 11 in the direction of the cover moved so far that the Penetra- tion means 20 pierce through the bottom 4 of the capsule body 2 and this penetrate.
  • the chamber 6 thus has a fluidic connection with the outlet opening 10.
  • a liquid processed food product can thus by the formed by the penetration means 20 in the bottom 4 transition apertures flow into a between the outlet tube 11 and conical increase trained riser 13 then exit the outlet opening 10 through the outlet pipe 11 in the outlet ⁇ direction 12th Characterized in that the liquid food after extraction first against the outlet direction 12 flows in the riser 13 and only in the outlet pipe 11 in the outlet direction exiting the outlet opening 10, is at the end of the extraction process or as soon as the pressure in the chamber 6 decreases, a Dripping of extraction material or liquid food from the outlet opening 10 effectively prevented.
  • a crema is formed, in particular during the preparation of coffee, by the shearing action forced into the transition openings.
  • a thorough mixing with air so that a foam is formed.
  • FIG. 2 shows a filter plate 30 in a perspective view. Clearly visible is the centrally arranged dome 31, which serves as a positioning element of the filter plate 30 on the riser 13 (see Figure 1) is used.
  • the filter plate 30 is provided with a plurality of openings 32, which allow a passage for a liquid, in particular for hot water. Alternatively or additionally are also
  • FIG. 3 shows a cross section along the central axis through a second embodiment of an inventive capsule 1, wherein the outlet pipe 11 has an alternative form of Pe ⁇ netrationsffens 20th
  • the capsule body 2 is bounded by the side wall 3, the bottom 4, the riser 13, which forms a cent ⁇ eleval increase in the bottom 4 and the lid 5.
  • a filter plate 30, Inside the capsule 1 is a filter plate 30, as previously ⁇ written , arranged.
  • This filter plate 30 holds a to be extracted ⁇ here forming substrate 7, from which the liquid food ge forms ⁇ is 6.
  • an outlet pipe 11 from below niche in the cost-increase of the riser Crude 13 used. Only with this
  • Outlet pipe 11 effectively the riser 13 is formed.
  • the outlet pipe 11 has on its underside an outlet opening 10, and defines an outlet direction 12 in the direction of the central axis.
  • the outlet pipe 11 has in its lower region a plate-shaped plate 24, which is provided with penetration means 20 in the form of star-shaped blades 21.
  • penetration means 20 Above the penetration means 20, the outlet pipe 11 is provided on its outer side with support ribs 25, which for it ensure that between the outlet pipe 11 and riser 13, a fluidic connection is ensured.
  • the capsule 1 is shown in the already opened state in FIG.
  • the penetration means 20 has the bottom 4 of the Chapter 2 ⁇ sel stresses already pierced in a transition region between the chamber 6 and the riser pipe. 13
  • the star-shaped arrangement of the blades 21 thus transitional openings 14 are formed, which allow a fluidic connection from the chamber 6 to the riser 13.
  • this transition ⁇ openings form a filter effect 14 and ensure that undissolved substrate 7, for example coffee powder, is retained in the chamber 6, and will not be ⁇ with the liquid food.
  • FIGS. 4a and 4b are two different off ⁇ configurations of outlet tubes 11 are shown in a perspective representation lung. Both outlet tube 11 have on their outer side support ribs 25, which ensure a spacing of the outlet pipe 11 from the riser 13 (see Figure 1 and 3).
  • the outlet pipe 11 also has at its adjoining the outlet opening 10 area a plate-shaped plate 24, which is provided with the penetration means 20.
  • the penetration means is formed as a star-shaped arranged Klin ⁇ ge 21, while in the figure, the Penetrationsmit ⁇ tel 4b a plurality of star-shaped pyramid tips 22 is. Both penetration means 20 are designed so that they can pierce the bottom 4 of the capsule (see Figure 3).
  • Both the radially arranged blades 21 in the Figure 4a as well as the star-shaped designed pyramid tips 22 in the figure 4b can be prepared by injection molding or as separate parts inserted ⁇ sets.
  • Possible materials for the outlet pipe 11 are polypropylene or polystyrene, in addition, for example, polyamide, polycarbonate, polyphenylene sulfide or polyoxymethylene can be used.
  • FIG. 5 a shows a perspective view of a cut-open capsule 1 in a third embodiment, wherein a closure element 15 is arranged between the ascending tube 13 and the outlet tube 11.
  • FIG. 5b shows a corresponding cross section.
  • the capsule 1 in turn has a capsule body 2 with a side wall 3 and a bottom 4. Integral ver ⁇ connected to the bottom 4 is a central conical elevation which simultaneously forms the outlet pipe. 11
  • This outlet pipe 11 is closed in the outlet direction 12 upper region, ie at its lid 5 facing region by a closure element 15 in the form of a film 16.
  • a conical riser 13 is arranged, which is placed coaxially.
  • the riser 13 has a slotted transition region with transition openings 14, which fulfill a filter function between the chamber 6 and the riser 13 and ensure a fluidic connection from the chamber 6 to the riser 13.
  • the riser pipe 13 is closed at its upper end with a bellows 23 which centrally accommodates a piercing element in the form of a ⁇ directed towards the closing element 15 of the outlet tube 11 tip 26th
  • This piercing element 26 extends to the lid 5 and is operable from the outside so that the piercing element 26 is displaced in the direction of the closure element 15 and in the fol ⁇ ge this penetrates.
  • a fluidic connection from the chamber 6 through the transition openings 14, the riser 13, the opening in the closure element 15, the outlet pipe 11 and the outlet opening 10 is ensured.
  • a substrate 7 from a specially ⁇ hiertes liquid food can thus come out of the capsule 1 from ⁇ .
  • a filter plate 30 is inserted approximately centrally transversely to the central axis. This filter plate 30 separates the chamber 6 in an upper and a lower portion. Both partial regions can each be filled with a substrate 7, wherein the upper and the lower partial region can accommodate a different substrate.
  • the filter plate 30 prevents premature mixing of the two substrates.
  • a sword 17 is arranged in the direction of the outlet ⁇ opening 10, which calms the flowing out of the capsule 1 flow of the liquid food and forms a uniform beam.
  • FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of the personallyschnit ⁇ requested capsule 1 according to figure 5a, wherein the riser pipe 13 and the outlet pipe 11 are executed alternatively.
  • the riser 13 is integrally connected to the bottom 4.
  • the outlet pipe 11 is inserted with its outlet opening 10 from below into the riser 13.
  • the outlet pipe 11 is in turn closed at its upper end in the outlet direction 12 by a closure element 15 in the form of a film 16.
  • the riser 13 is closed at its upper end facing the cover 5 (see FIG. 3) with a bellows 23 which centrally has a piercing element 26.
  • the piercing element 26 has a tip, which is directed against the closure element 15 of the outlet pipe 11. As already described in FIGS. 5a and 5b, the piercing element 26 is displaceable from the outside against the closure means 15, so that the foil 16 can be pierced. The result is a fluidic connection from the chamber 6 through the slot-like transition openings 14 via the riser 13 and the outlet pipe 11 to the outlet opening 10. The transition openings 14 ensure a filter function and prevent leakage of undissolved substrate. 7
  • a mixing chamber 37 is formed with a baffle plate 38 directly below the closure element 15. Once the closure element 15 is pierced by the piercing element 26, the liquid food can flow through the resulting opening in the closure element 15 in a jet in the outlet ⁇ pipe 11.
  • the jet of the liquid foodstuff encounters the flapper 38, the beam is Gebro ⁇ chen and the liquid food in the sequence with air ver ⁇ mixed, so that a foam can be formed.
  • the outlet pipe 11 is provided with a central blade 17 in the form of a cross bar.
  • the sword 17 runs along a central axis.
  • the filter plate 30, which separates the chamber 6 into an upper and ei ⁇ NEN lower portion is held by an integrally formed in the side wall 3 locking means 33 in the capsule body 2 in position.
  • FIGS. 7 a, b, c show a section through a capsule 1 in a fourth embodiment with an enlarged detail, wherein a connection between the chamber 1 and the riser 13 is shown.
  • Closing element 15 is arranged.
  • the chamber 6 is bounded by the Be ⁇ tenwand 3, the bottom 4 and the riser 13.
  • transition openings 14 are formed, which simultaneously act as a filter.
  • These transition openings 14 are closed by the closure element 15 in the form of a film 16.
  • the Ver gleichele ⁇ ment 15 is formed such that the transition openings 14 are released upon reaching a predetermined pressure.
  • a fluidic connection is formed starting from the chamber 6 through the riser 13 and the outlet pipe 11 to the outlet opening 10.
  • the outlet pipe 11 is formed in the direction of the central axis and has a central sword 17, which ensures a directed flow in the outlet direction 12 Rich ⁇ device.
  • the area of the transition openings 14 and the closure element 15 is shown enlarged.
  • the closure element 15 is stretched and fixed in the form of a film 16 directly over the transition openings 14.
  • the film is, however, 16 stretched across a recess which ensures that already ensures a tearing of the film 16 at a single point, that each About ⁇ hole 14 also experiences an opening in the riser 13 (see Figure 7a).
  • FIGS. 1 and 3 show a representation of a capsule according to the invention 1 in a fifth embodiment, wherein a gasket 34 is disposed in the riser pipe 13, which closes the riser pipe 13 in ei ⁇ ner first rest position.
  • the outlet pipe 11 has a bead 34 corresponding to the seal 34.
  • the outlet pipe 11 is displaceable from a rest position into an illustrated penetration position, in which the penetration means 20 (see FIGS. 1 and 3) have transition openings in an above-described penetration position.
  • the seal 34 and the bead 35 also shift relative to each other, so that the initial sealing action between the seal 34 and the bead 35 is extinguished and the riser is released accordingly.
  • FIG. 9 schematically shows a cross section through a capsule 1 in a sixth embodiment, wherein the riser 13 and the outlet tube 11 are not arranged coaxially with one another.
  • the riser ⁇ pipe 13 and the outlet pipe 11 are formed side by side in a pipe by a partition 36.
  • the two tubes are formed completely separately next to each other, whereby of course a connection between the two tubes must exist.
  • a further advantageous embodiment of a capsule described here can be summarized as follows: 1. capsule (1) with a capsule body (2) preferably formed rotationally symmetrical ⁇ with a side wall (3) and with a particular integrally formed with this bottom (4), and with a lid (5) covering the capsule body (2) to form a closed chamber (6), which contains a substance (7) for the preparation of a liquid
  • a riser (13) and one with the off ⁇ overflow opening (10) connected to the outlet pipe (11) are arranged in a communicating ⁇ Nander MITEI such that the liquid, the riser pipe (13) from the capsule base in the direction of lid (5) to an inlet opening of the outlet pipe (11) through ⁇ flows, characterized in that between the riser pipe (13) and the chamber (6) a ground-level transition region is arranged, which is formed with a plurality of transition openings (14).

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L'invention concerne une capsule (1) comprenant un corps de capsule (2), de préférence à symétrie de révolution, qui est doté d'une paroi latérale (3) et d'un fond (4). La capsule comprend également un couvercle (5) recouvrant le corps de capsule (2) pour former un compartiment fermé (6) qui contient une substance (7) destinée à la préparation d'un produit alimentaire liquide. Lors du passage d'un liquide, le couvercle forme un côté entrée et le fond un côté sortie avec un orifice de sortie (10). Une colonne montante (13) et une colonne de décharge (11) reliée à l'orifice de sortie (10) sont disposées en communication l'une avec l'autre dans la capsule (1). Le liquide traverse la colonne montante (13) du fond de la capsule en direction du couvercle (5) jusqu'à un orifice d'entrée de la colonne de décharge (11). Une zone de transition proche du fond est disposée entre la colonne montante (13) et le compartiment (6) qui peut être pénétrée par un moyen de pénétration (20) disposé sur la capsule (1) de manière à former une pluralité d'orifices de transition (14).
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