WO2016020776A1 - Dispositif d'ouverture de capsules - Google Patents

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WO2016020776A1
WO2016020776A1 PCT/IB2015/055134 IB2015055134W WO2016020776A1 WO 2016020776 A1 WO2016020776 A1 WO 2016020776A1 IB 2015055134 W IB2015055134 W IB 2015055134W WO 2016020776 A1 WO2016020776 A1 WO 2016020776A1
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Giorgio ANTONINI
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
    • A47J31/44—Parts or details or accessories of beverage-making apparatus
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B09—DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE; RECLAMATION OF CONTAMINATED SOIL
    • B09B—DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE
    • B09B3/00—Destroying solid waste or transforming solid waste into something useful or harmless
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
    • A47J31/24—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure
    • A47J31/34—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure
    • A47J31/36—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
    • A47J31/3604—Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure, i.e. in which the coffee grounds are extracted under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means with a mechanism arranged to move the brewing chamber between loading, infusing and ejecting stations
    • A47J31/3623—Cartridges being employed
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B09—DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE; RECLAMATION OF CONTAMINATED SOIL
    • B09B—DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE
    • B09B2101/00—Type of solid waste
    • B09B2101/02—Gases or liquids enclosed in discarded articles, e.g. aerosol cans or cooling systems of refrigerators

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  • the present invention concerns disposable capsules for making espresso coffee or other beverages and in particular it concerns a new device for emptying capsules that is suited to open the capsules, thus allowing them to be emptied and the material contained therein to be collected.
  • Coffee coffee machines are known that are used in domestic or professional contexts to make espresso coffee.
  • the known espresso coffee machines comprise a machine body provided with a supporting surface for one or more cups suited to contain the beverage, at least one boiler suited to heat the water and keep it at the desired temperature, a pump suited to force pressurized water through a mass of ground coffee, thus extracting the substances and aromas and obtaining the espresso coffee.
  • Said mass of coffee is generally contained in a holed infuser, in turn constituted by a portion intended to contain coffee powder and by a small arm or lever suited to be manoeuvred in order to constrain the infuser to the machine, pressing the coffee, or to release it in order to perform the feeding or emptying operations.
  • the espresso coffee machines commonly used in domestic or in any case non-professional contexts which usually can prepare one or two coffees at a time, use coffee powder that was previously ground, pressed and sealed in disposable containers of the pod type or of the capsule type, said containers being suited to be inserted in the specially configured infuser of the machine.
  • coffee is packed between two foils or filters made of a material consisting of cellulose, while in the capsules coffee is packed in a rigid and substantially cylindrical container body made of plastic and/or aluminium, with heads provided with holes or micro-holes intended to allow water and the resulting beverage to flow therethrough. At least one of said heads is constrained, for example heat sealed, to the cylindrical body once it has been filled with coffee powder and substantially acts as a lid.
  • the capsules may also contain substances for the preparation of other hot beverages different from coffee, such as hot chocolates, cappuccinos, teas, infusions, etc.
  • pre-packaging ensures better hygienic conditions of the contents and guarantees longer persistence of the aroma in addition to the origin of the coffee being used.
  • pods and capsules contain coffee that has already been ground, dispensed and pressed correctly, while an unskilled user may prepare the mixture incorrectly.
  • Pods and capsules allow a quick use and contribute to keeping the machine clean. Furthermore, no further instruments or tools, such as coffee grinders, dose dispensers, etc are needed to make a coffee. Finally, after making a coffee, it is sufficient to extract said pod or capsule, which can be disposed of as normal waste.
  • capsules need to be disposed of in dumps, so that a very large quantity of non-recyclable waste containing a high organic load is produced.
  • the materials with which the capsules are made may, instead, be disposed of in an alternative manner, as the material of which the containers are made, for example aluminium or polyethylene, is recyclable, while the contents can be disposed of as humid waste suitable for composting.
  • the user who wishes to dispose of waste separately should open the capsule manually, using inappropriate tools like blades, pincers or other tools, with the risk of getting injured, of damaging other objects and of dirtying the surrounding space.
  • a new device for emptying capsules has been designed and produced, which is suited to be used to empty disposable capsules for making espresso coffee or other beverages.
  • the main object of the present invention is to provide a device for opening capsules in a rapid and safe manner, allowing the successive removal of their contents and then the separation of the materials of which they are made. It is another object of the present invention to reduce the quantity of non- recyclable waste carried to dumps, while on the other hand increasing the quantity of humid waste suitable for composting and of recyclable materials such as plastic or aluminium. It is another object of the present invention to provide a device that makes it possible to collect the contents of capsules orderly and quickly, without dirtying the surrounding space.
  • An advantage of the present invention lies in that it is light and compact in shape, so that it can be comfortably used for domestic purposes, stored in small spaces when not in use and easily transported.
  • Another advantage of the present invention lies in that it is structurally simple, made up of few components assembled together without using special tools, and operating with no need for means that usually tend to break or jam, such as springs or similar elements.
  • a further advantage of the present invention is represented by the fact that it is simple and safe to use.
  • the present device is particularly suitable for opening and emptying disposable capsules of the type comprising a substantially cylindrical or prismatic rigid body with closed ends, of which at least one end is closed by a lid that is joined to the body once the capsule has been filled.
  • the present device includes among its main parts at least one seat suited to house said capsule and deforming means suited to deform said capsule and to rest against the capsule itself for the purpose of deforming it and cause said lid to detach therefrom.
  • said deforming means are suited to push in a direction that substantially lies crosswise with respect to the longitudinal axis of said rigid body, for the purpose of deforming the cylindrical or prismatic wall of said cylindrical body in order to cause the lid of the capsule to detach therefrom.
  • Said device comprises also locking means suited to lock said capsule in said seat at least during said step of deformation of the capsule itself.
  • Said deforming means can be operated by the user, for example through a lever.
  • Said new device for emptying capsules comprises also at least one compartment or space for collecting said detached lid of the capsule, which prevents the uncontrolled expulsion of the lid.
  • Said compartment preferably comprises a small container intended to collect also the material contained in the capsules, once they have been opened, wherein said collection container is preferably of the type that can be extracted for cleaning operations.
  • Figure 1 shows a three-dimensional view of the new device for emptying capsules (1) in the open configuration.
  • Figure 2 shows an exploded view of the new device for emptying capsules (1), in which it is possible to identify the fixed casing (3), the deforming means (5) for deforming the capsule (C) and the collection container (2) with the cover (4).
  • Figure 3 shows the new device (1) with the deforming means (5) acting on the cylindrical body (C2) of said capsule (C) and with the cover (4) in the closed configuration.
  • Figure 4 shows a detailed view only of the collection container (2) for collecting the lids (CI) and the material contained in the capsules (C).
  • Figure 5 shows a detailed view only of the deforming mechanism (5).
  • Figure 6 shows a sectional view of the new device (1), illustrating the operation of the deforming means (5).
  • the new device for emptying capsules (1) comprises a fixed casing (3), for example substantially box-shaped with a preferably flat bottom (31) that allows it to be rested on any surface.
  • Said fixed casing (3) comprises at least one seat (32) suited to house at least one capsule (C), the latter being represented in the drawings but not belonging to the present invention.
  • the present invention can be conveniently used in the case of capsules (C) comprising a substantially cylindrical or prismatic body (C2) provided with an end or a head (CI 1) coupled with a flat lid (CI).
  • Said seat (32) has a substantially semi-cylindrical or semi-prismatic shape, preferably and substantially matching the shape of said body (C2) of the capsule (C), with longitudinal axis (X) preferably lying horizontally, and is suited to house said capsule (C) coaxially.
  • said seat (32) can be shaped so that it matches the shape of said capsule (C); for example, said seat (32) may comprise one or more shaped projections (36), for example in the shape of a blade, suited to increase the deforming effect on the cylindrical or prismatic body (C2) of the capsule (C) and to guarantee the correct positioning of the capsule (C) so that it can be arranged univocally with said lid (CI) facing towards the inside of the casing (3).
  • said seat (32) can be shaped so that it matches the shape of said capsule (C); for example, said seat (32) may comprise one or more shaped projections (36), for example in the shape of a blade, suited to increase the deforming effect on the cylindrical or prismatic body (C2) of the capsule (C) and to guarantee the correct positioning of the capsule (C) so that it can be arranged univocally with said lid (CI) facing towards the inside of the casing (3).
  • Said device for emptying capsules (1) comprises one or more means (5) for deforming the capsule (C) housed in said seat (32), suited to act on the cylindrical or prismatic body (C2) of said capsule (C) in a direction that substantially lies crosswise with respect to the direction of said longitudinal axis (X) of the seat (32), that is, substantially crosswise with respect to the direction of said longitudinal axis (X) of the capsule (C) housed in said seat (32).
  • Said deforming means (5) shown in detail in Figure 5, comprise for example at least one movable element (51) mounted in proximity to said seat (32) of said capsule (C), and at least one operating lever (52), wherein the action exerted by the user on said lever (52) causes said movable element (51) to move towards the inside of said seat (32).
  • said lever (52) being hinged (53) to said fixed casing (3), rotates with its axis (XI) parallel to said axis (X) of said seat (32) and is connected to said movable element (51).
  • Said movable element (51) in turn comprises an elongated body (511) hinged with one end (54) to said casing (3) and provided with a portion (512) shaped as a blade and suited to rest on said body (C2) of the capsule housed in said seat (32).
  • Said movable element (51) and said lever (52), in particular, are held by means of pins (61, 62) mounted on said casing (3) and hidden, for example through an insert or covering mask (63).
  • Said movable element (51) rotates with its axis (X2) parallel to said axis (XI) of said lever (52).
  • Said lever (52) is connected to said movable element (51) through transmission means such as a guide (56), for example genetically arch- shaped and integral with said lever (52), in which at least one sliding means or sliding tooth (55) slides, said sliding means or sliding tooth (55) being integral with said movable element (51).
  • transmission means such as a guide (56), for example genetically arch- shaped and integral with said lever (52), in which at least one sliding means or sliding tooth (55) slides, said sliding means or sliding tooth (55) being integral with said movable element (51).
  • said deforming means (5) that is, at least said movable element (51) and said motion transmission means
  • Said deforming action causes said lid (CI) to detach and to be projected towards the inside of said casing (3).
  • the new device (1) comprises also one or more locking means (4, 36, 37) suited to lock said capsule (C) in said seat (32) at least during said deformation step, that is, when said blade-shaped portion (512) of said movable element (51) acts on said body (CI) of said capsule (C).
  • Said locking means comprise, for example, a cover (4) suited to close said compartment (33) or container (2) and also suited to hold said capsule (C) in said seat (32) during the operation of said deforming means (5).
  • said cover (4) schematically shown in Figure 1 in partially open configuration, is suited to be rotated, translated or in any case moved between an open configuration, in which said compartment (33) or container (2) can be accessed and said capsule (C) can be inserted in/extracted from said seat (32), and a closed configuration, in which said compartment (33) or container (2) is closed and said capsule (C) cannot come off said seat (32).
  • Said position in which the cover (4) is open is shown in Figure 1, while the closed position is shown in Figure 3.
  • Said cover (4) comprises a shaped part (41) suited to hold said capsule (C) from above.
  • Said cover (4) preferably slides in guides made on the upper edge (38) of said casing (3) or hinged thereto.
  • said casing (3) may comprise also a containment wall or partition (37) in a position close to said seat (32), said containment wall or partition (37) being suited to hold the capsule (C) from behind and to prevent it from falling from said seat (32).
  • said casing (3) comprises a compartment (33), in which an extractable container (2) for collecting the lids (CI) that are detached from the capsules (C) is preferably located, said container (2) being furthermore intended to collect also the material contained in said capsule (C) once the latter has been opened.
  • the shape of said container (2) preferably matches that of said compartment (33) of said casing (3) in which it is housed.
  • Said container (2) comprises side containment walls (21), at least one of which is shaped with at least one lowered portion (22) corresponding to said seat (32) of said casing (3).
  • Said lowered portion can have projecting edges suited to counteract the edge of said seat (32) for correct positioning and for the purpose of preventing dirt infiltrations between the casing (3) and the container (4).
  • said container (2) there is preferably at least one projection or wedge (23) that projects from the bottom (24) or from a wall of said container (2), said wedge (23) having for example a cylindrical or conical shape or a variously shaped cross section, with which the user can clean the inside of the capsule (C), in such a way that the material contained therein can drop in said container (2) and be collected.
  • said wedge (23) having for example a cylindrical or conical shape or a variously shaped cross section, with which the user can clean the inside of the capsule (C), in such a way that the material contained therein can drop in said container (2) and be collected.
  • said container (2) comprises sliding guides or constraining means in general that are suited to constrain said cover to the upper edge (25).
  • the new device (1) guarantees the safety of the user, as it can be used only with closed cover, in order to hold said capsule in position while at the same time preventing the user from introducing his/her fingers therein.
  • the new device (1) is easy to assemble, as it is made up of three parts that can be assembled together with no need to use screws and special tools.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif (1) d'ouverture de capsules (C) pour faire un café expresso ou d'autres boissons, ledit dispositif comportant un support (32) conçu pour loger une capsule (C) et un moyen de déformation (5) conçu pour déformer ladite capsule (C) logée dans ledit support (32), ledit moyen de déformation (5) étant conçu pour reposer contre ladite capsule (C) logée dans ledit support (32) dans le but de déformer la capsule (C) elle-même afin d'amener ledit couvercle (C1) à se détacher de celle-ci.
PCT/IB2015/055134 2014-08-05 2015-07-07 Dispositif d'ouverture de capsules WO2016020776A1 (fr)

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