Cartridge positioning system
US9028900B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/3638
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A device (1) for extracting an ingredient in a cartridge (9) by supplying an extraction liquid such as heated water into such cartridge, includes upstream and downstream cartridge enclosing parts (7,8) relatively movable between an open position for inserting and/or removing such cartridge and a closed position for forming an extraction chamber (11) enclosing such cartridge during extraction; and a cartridge handling arrangement including a cartridge holder (10), in particular a holder fixed to or integral with the upstream part or the downstream part, for receiving and holding such cartridge against gravity when inserted and descending under gravity between the enclosing parts in the open position prior to forming the extraction chamber (11). The handling arrangement further includes at least one cartridge positioning element (39), in particular a pair of positioning elements, that horizontally guides such cartridge (9) upon reception by the holder (10) in a cartridge extraction alignment (3,3′) between the upstream and downstream parts (7,8), optionally the positioning element (s) (39) being fixed to or integral with the downstream part (8) and/or having an arched portion (39′) f…
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