Pivotally closing beverage ingredient holder with a lock
US9462910B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/0689
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A receptacle holding unit (1) for a device for preparing a beverage from an ingredient contained in a receptacle (2). A first part (10) and a second part (20) are movable between a closed position for holding said receptacle and an open position for inserting said receptacle and/or for removal therefrom. A fastening arrangement comprises a locking member (30) movable between: —a locking position for preventing relative rotational movement of the first and second engagement surfaces (11, 21) when the parts (10, 20) are in the closed position; and —an unlocking position for allowing relative rotational movement of the of the first and second engagements surfaces (11, 21) and engagement and disengagement thereof.
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