Opening means for a capsule-based beverage preparation device
US8820216B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D85/8061
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention proposes a system comprising a beverage preparation device (10) and a capsule (1) for preparing a beverage from a food substance contained in a compartment (2) of the capsule by injection of a liquid into the capsule, the beverage preparation device (10) having opening means (3) which are designed to interact with a wall member (4) provided at an outlet face (6b) of the capsule (1), wherein the opening means (3) comprise an opening member (7) having a hook-like shape designed to shear and move away at least a portion of a cover (11) sealed to the outlet face (6b) of the capsule.
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