Retractable guide in capsule handling device
US10194767B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/3676
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A device (1) handles a capsule (2a, 2b) having a flange (2a′, 2b′). The device comprises: a first part (10) and a second part (20) that are relatively movable across a space (3a, 3b) from a transfer position for inserting and/or removing such capsule (2a, 2b) to an extraction position for extracting such capsule; a third part (30) for guiding such capsule (2a, 2b) to in between the first and second parts (10,20) when in the transfer position; and stop means (32a,32b). The stop means are configured for successively: stopping the capsule (2a, 2b) in between the first and second parts (10, 20) in the transfer position; maintaining the capsule while the first and second parts (10, 20) are relatively moved from the transfer position towards the extraction position to receive the capsule; and allowing a liberation of the capsule from the stop means after reception of the capsule by at least one of the first and second parts (10,20) while relatively moving towards the extraction position. The third part (30) has a flange section (300) that has a first position for engaging with and guiding the capsule flange (2a′, 2b′) when the first and second parts (10, 20) are in the transfer position …
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