Multisize capsule handling with serial actuation
US10188237B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/3676
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A machine (1) comprises a frame (1′) and a capsule handling device (1″) mounted in and/or on the frame (1′). The device (1″) has a first part (10) and a second part (20) that is movable relatively to the frame (1′) from a transfer position for inserting and/or removing said capsule (2a,2b) to an extraction position for extracting such capsule and vice versa. The second part (20) comprising: a capsule receptacle (21) delimiting a cavity (21′) for receiving such capsule (2a,2b) and for forming in the extraction position an extraction chamber (21″) with the first part (10); and a first portion (21a) and a second portion (21b) that are relatively movable between a first relative position and a second relative position to change at least one dimension (21da,21db,21ha,21hb) of the cavity (21′) and of the extraction chamber (21″). The device (1″) further comprises an actuator (30,300) connected to the second part (20) for driving the movable second part (20) between the transfer position and the extraction position. The actuator (30,300) is further connected to the first and/or second portions (21a,21b) of the second part (20) to relatively move the first and second portions (21a,21b) bet…
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