Capsule loading device for feeding a capsules dispensing machine
US8561838B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G59/08
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Device for facilitating the loading of capsules into a machine for dispensing capsules or for preparing drinks based on these capsules comprising: a detachable tube (2) containing stacked capsules (8) furnished with an opening (24) for the capsules to pass through the tube, means (4) of aligning the tube allowing the tube (2) to be aligned through a capsule receiving zone (5) for the capsules to descend by gravity into this zone. The alignment means (5) comprise means (6) for retaining the capsules in their stack when the tube (2) is moved with its opening (24) oriented downwards, in the direction of the position in which the tube is aligned with the reception zone (5).
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