Capsule system with recognition means and adaptable opening and injection mechanism
US12268325B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/52
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The invention relates to a beverage preparation device (100) for preparing a beverage upon interaction of ingredients provided in a capsule (5) with liquid supplied thereto, the device comprising an injection module (10) comprising a first (1) and a cooperating second enclosing member (2) designed for being moved relatively to each other, the first enclosing member being equipped with capsule opening and injection means (3) for opening a first inlet face (5a) of a capsule (5) and inject liquid into the capsule, the first and second enclosing member (1,2) being designed for being brought into at least a first capsule insertion position for inserting a capsule between the enclosing members (1,2) and a second capsule enclosing position in which the opening and injection means (3) engage the liquid inlet face (5a) of the capsule (5), the device (100) further comprising control means (13) designed for setting at least the capsule enclosing position based on information read from the capsule and/or based on information provided by a user input.
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