RU236200U1 - A container for a single-component beverage, containing a flexible element in the upper part and equipped with a side wall and a lower support platform for the capsule nest, stiffening ribs - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to devices for preparing beverages, as well as to containers specially adapted for special products. The utility model can be used for preparing and consuming beverages in difficult conditions, for example, by passengers of vehicles, in particular, taxis. A container for a single-component beverage, which in its upper part contains a flexible element that passes into a single capsule holder, which has one opening, the shape and size of which allows a capsule to be installed in it, wherein by means of said flexible element the holder can move from its upper position to its lower position, wherein the container is provided with a piercer containing one piercing element, which is located inside the container and attached to the inner part of the container, wherein the piercer is arranged in such a way that when the holder is in its upper position, the piercing element does not interact with the capsule, and when the holder is in its lower position, the piercing element pierces the capsule, wherein the capsule seat is provided with a side wall, the shape of the inner surface of which repeats the shape of the outer side surface of the capsule, as well as a lower support platform, providing a stop for the lower part of the capsule and inseparably connected to the side wall of the seat with the formation of a single body of the capsule seat, wherein the capsule holder is provided with stiffening ribs, located evenly along the perimeter of the holder. The technical result achieved by the utility model consists in increasing the safety of operation of the device. 3 ill.

Description

Field of technology

The utility model relates to devices for preparing beverages, as well as to containers specially adapted for special products. The utility model can be used for preparing and consuming beverages in difficult conditions, for example, by passengers of vehicles, in particular, taxis.

State of the art

The prior art discloses containers for preparing and consuming beverages described in RU 218200 U1, 16.05.2023, RU 219996 U1, 18.08.2023, RU 221418 U1, 07.11.2023, RU 220130 U1, 28.08.2023, RU 220368 U1, 20.07.2023, RU 220129 U1, 28.08.2023, as well as in RU 229407 U1, 04.10.2024, RU 229400 U1, 04.10.2024, RU 228658 U1, 09.09.2024, and equipped with capsule holders, and also with piercers.

However, in known solutions, neither the capsule holders nor the piercers are movable, and therefore the capsule is pierced by the user when they are inserted into the holder, immediately before preparing the drink.

Thus, known solutions cannot be stored with installed capsules, and also require the user to have the skills to correctly install the capsules, and when the coffee machine is operating with incorrectly installed capsules, they can lead to splashing hot water, which can get on the passenger, burn him, stain clothes and/or the interior of the car.

Thus, the known designs are unsafe to operate.

The technical result achieved by the utility model consists in increasing the safety of operation of the declared device.

In order to achieve the technical result, a container for a single-component beverage is claimed, which in its upper part contains a flexible element that passes into a holder for one capsule, which has one opening, the shape and size of which allows a capsule to be installed in it, wherein by means of the said flexible element the holder can move from its upper position to its lower position, wherein the container is provided with a piercer containing one piercing element, which is located inside the container and attached to the inner part of the container, wherein the piercer is located in such a way that, when the holder is in its upper position, the piercing element does not interact with the capsule, and when the holder is in its lower position, the piercing element pierces the capsule, wherein the capsule seat is provided with a side wall, the shape of the inner surface of which repeats the shape of the outer side surface of the capsule, as well as a lower support platform, providing a stop for the lower part of the capsule and inseparably connected to the side wall of the seat with the formation of a single body of the capsule seat, wherein the capsule holder is provided with stiffening ribs, located evenly around the perimeter of the holder.

The essence of the claimed utility model is explained by illustrations:

Fig. 1 - The claimed device with the installed capsule before the capsule is punctured. Side view in section.

Fig. 2 - The claimed device with the installed capsule after the capsule has been punctured. Side view in section.

Fig. 3 - The claimed device. Side view in section. A - before installation in a car coffee machine. B - after installation in a car coffee machine.

In this case:

1 - Car coffee machine

2 - Capacity

3 - Bending element

4 - Holder

5 - Capsule

6 - Piercing element

7 - Puncturer

8 - Side wall and lower support platform of the capsule nest

9 - Stiffener

Implementation of a utility model

The beverage container 2 contains a flexible element 3 in its upper part, which passes into a holder 4, for one capsule 5, which has one opening, the shape and size of which allows the capsule to be installed in it. By means of the mentioned flexible element, the holder can move from its upper position to its lower position. The container is provided with a piercer 7, containing a piercing element 6, which is located inside the container and is attached to the inner part of the container. In this case, the piercer is located in such a way that when the holder is in its upper position, the piercing element does not interact with the capsule, and when the holder is in its lower position, the piercing element pierces the capsule.

When water is supplied under pressure into the capsule through a puncture in the upper part of the capsule, the water, when passing through the extract of the drink, creates pressure inside the capsule body, which creates tension on the walls of the capsule body, which can lead to its stretching and thinning, which can lead to a rapid destruction of the capsule body and a splash of explosive hot water under pressure from the ruptured capsule body. Such an explosion of the capsule under pressure can damage the body of the glass from the inside, which can lead to splashing of hot liquid on the user. To reduce the likelihood of such a danger, the claimed device contains a capsule socket with a side wall, the shape of the inner surface of which repeats the shape of the outer side surface of the capsule, as well as a lower support platform providing a stop for the lower part of the capsule and inseparably connected to the side wall of the socket with the formation of a single body of the capsule socket. The lower support platform is provided with an opening that ensures the piercing of the lower part of the capsule and the flow of the finished drink from the lower puncture of the capsule into the glass, wherein the location of the opening corresponds to the location of the lower piercing element and is made with the possibility of access of the lower piercing element to the capsule. In this case, the connection of the lower support platform with the side wall of the capsule nest can be performed either by soldering or gluing, or formed in the process of manufacturing the part by casting.

The use of the capsule holder of the claimed design, due to the side wall of the capsule nest and the lower support platform, allows to contain the pressure of water entering the capsule, preventing the stretching of its walls. Since, according to Pascal's law, the pressure produced on a liquid or gas is transmitted to any point without changes in all directions, causing the stretching of the capsule walls, the lower support platform takes on part of the water pressure, thereby preventing the stretching of the walls both to the sides and downwards, preventing their thinning and rupture, thus increasing the safety of the operation of the claimed device.

When pouring liquid into the claimed device, the upper piercer element of the coffee machine is pressed with significant force against the capsule located in the claimed device. The need for significant force to press the upper piercer against the capsule is due to the high water pressure created by the coffee machine, which is necessary for the water to pass through the beverage extract located in the capsule. The force with which the upper piercer is pressed against the capsule is transmitted from the capsule to the elements of the claimed device and may cause the destruction of these elements, which in the process of pouring hot liquid into the claimed device may lead to splashing of hot liquid on the user.

In order to reduce the probability of such a hazard, the claimed device is equipped with stiffening ribs located on any part of the claimed device, designed to increase the strength of the product and prevent its deformation and destruction. The stiffening ribs are made in the form of local thickenings of the walls of the product during the molding of the claimed device (for example, injection molding). The pressure created by the upper piercer on the capsule is transmitted to the elements of the claimed device reinforced with stiffening ribs, reducing the probability of destruction of the elements of the claimed device, thus increasing the safety of operation of the claimed device.

The utility model works as follows.

The user can use a beverage container that is already equipped with a capsule according to the beverage recipe. The user can also assemble it himself by installing the appropriate capsules in the beverage container holder. It is important to note that the capsules are not pierced during installation.

The user then places the beverage container into the coffee machine, which, by moving the holder, pierces the capsules from below. In addition, the coffee machine pierces the capsules from above by its own means.

Next, the coffee machine heats and supplies water under pressure through the capsules into the container, according to the recipe, so the user receives a ready-made drink.

Claims (1)

A container for a single-component beverage, which in its upper part contains a flexible element that passes into a single capsule holder, which has one opening, the shape and size of which allows a capsule to be installed in it, wherein by means of said flexible element the holder can move from its upper position to its lower position, wherein the container is provided with a piercer containing one piercing element, which is located inside the container and attached to the inner part of the container, wherein the piercer is arranged in such a way that when the holder is in its upper position, the piercing element does not interact with the capsule, and when the holder is in its lower position, the piercing element pierces the capsule, wherein the capsule seat is provided with a side wall, the shape of the inner surface of which repeats the shape of the outer side surface of the capsule, as well as a lower support platform, providing a stop for the lower part of the capsule and inseparably connected to the side wall of the seat with the formation of a single body of the capsule seat, wherein the capsule holder is provided with stiffening ribs, located evenly along the perimeter of the holder.