Sensor for multi-size cartridge extraction unit
US10070749B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/3623
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An extraction unit (10) for extracting cartridges (1a; 1b) of two different heights (ha;hb) comprises a seat (11, 12, 13; 15) for receiving any of the cartridges (1a;1b). The seat is delimited by a first part (11,12,13) and a second part (15) that are relatively movable between an extraction position and a loading and/or ejection position. The first part has a first portion (11,12) and a second portion (13) that are relatively movable to delimit a cavity (12′) having selectively: a first depth (da) for receiving a cartridge (1a) of the first height (ha); and a second depth (db) for receiving a cartridge (1b) of the second height (hb). The seat has a depth detecting arrangement (20), such as a detecting arrangement comprising a control unit (21) connected to sensor (22) via a connection (23). The depth detecting arrangement is configured to detect a relative position of the first portion and the second portion to determine whether the cavity has at least one of the first and second depths.
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