RU239791U1 - A container for a single-component beverage, containing two rods in the upper part, equipped with a positioner, rod guides - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to beverage preparation devices, as well as containers specially adapted for specific products. The utility model can be used to operate the claimed device in challenging conditions, such as by passengers in vehicles, particularly taxis. A container for a single-component beverage, which in its upper part contains a holder for one capsule, which has one opening, the shape and size of which allows one capsule to be inserted into it, wherein the holder is provided with a piercer, which contains a piercing element, which has two rods, which extend upward into additional holes in the said holder and protrude from it, wherein each rod contains a hook at its protruding end, wherein, when there is no action on the rods, the piercing element does not interact with the capsule, and when a pulling force is applied to the rods, the piercing element pierces the capsule, wherein the piercer is provided with a capsule positioner, the internal shape of which repeats the external shape of the lower part of the capsule, wherein the inner part of the container is provided with cylindrical rod guides, made inseparable from the inner part of the side wall of the container. The technical result achieved by the utility model consists in increasing the operational safety of the claimed device. 3 ill.

Description

Field of technology

The utility model relates to beverage preparation devices, as well as containers specially adapted for specific products. The utility model can be used to operate the claimed device in challenging conditions, such as by passengers in vehicles, particularly 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 piercing tools.

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

Therefore, known solutions cannot be stored with capsules installed, and also require the user to properly install the capsules. Operating the coffee machine with incorrectly installed capsules can result in hot water splashing out, which can land on the passenger, burn them, and stain clothing and/or the car's interior.

Thus, the known designs are unsafe to operate.

The technical result achieved by the utility model consists in increasing the operational safety of the claimed device.

In order to achieve the technical result, a container for a single-component beverage is claimed, which in its upper part contains a holder for one capsule, which has one opening, the shape and size of which allows one capsule to be installed in it, wherein the holder is provided with a piercer, which contains a piercing element, which has two rods, passing upward into additional holes in the said holder and protruding from it, wherein each rod contains a hook at its protruding end, wherein, when there is no effect on the rods, the piercing element does not interact with the capsule, and when a pulling force is applied to the rods, the piercing element pierces the capsule, wherein the piercer is provided with a capsule positioner, the internal shape of which repeats the external shape of the lower part of the capsule, wherein the internal part of the container is provided with rod guides of a cylindrical shape, made inseparable from the internal part of the side wall of the container.

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

Fig. 1 - The claimed device with the capsule installed before puncture of the capsule. Side cross-sectional view.

Fig. 2 - The claimed device with the capsule installed after puncture of the capsule. Side cross-sectional view.

Fig. 3 - The claimed device. Side sectional view. 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 - Capsule holder

4 - Capsule

5 - Piercing element

6 - Puncturer

7 - Traction

8 - Hooks

9 - Positioner

10 - Rod guide

Implementation of a utility model

The body of the water container is made with rigidity that ensures the possibility of using the claimed device without its destruction during manipulation by the user with the claimed device at all stages of the operation of the claimed device, including when placing the claimed device on the lower receiving piercer.

A beverage container 2, which contains a holder 3 for one capsule 4 at its upper portion, having a single opening of a shape and size suitable for inserting one capsule. The holder is equipped with a piercer 6, comprising a single piercing element 5, which has two rods 7 extending upward into additional openings in said holder and protruding therefrom, each rod having a hook 8 at its protruding end. When no force is applied to the rods, the piercing element does not interact with the capsule, but when a pulling force is applied to the rods, the piercing element pierces the capsule.

When moving the capsule from the top to the bottom position, the capsule may become tilted, preventing the bottom portion of the capsule from being punctured. This could result in water dispensed through the puncture hole in the top of the capsule being sprayed out through the connection between the top piercer and the capsule, or could cause a rupture in the water lines of the beverage preparation device. This situation creates a risk of hot water splashing onto the user.

To reduce the likelihood of such a hazard, the lancing device is equipped with a positioner attached to the lancing device. The internal shape of the positioner matches the external shape of the lower portion of the capsule. This positioner is designed to position the capsule as it moves from the upper to the lower position and is pierced. This positioner prevents the capsule from tilting and ensures that the lower portion of the capsule is pierced, increasing the safety of the device.

When the rods move from the lower to the upper position, a pulling force is applied to the rods, causing the piercing element to pierce the capsule. While the rods are moving, they may become misaligned, which may prevent the capsule from piercing at the bottom. This, when pressurized water is injected into the capsule, may result in water being sprayed through the piercing at the top of the capsule, through the connection between the upper piercer and the capsule, or may cause a rupture in the beverage preparation device's water lines.

This situation creates the risk of hot water splashing onto the user, staining their clothing, and/or the car's interior. To reduce the risk of this hazard, the tank is equipped with rod guides, which are molded or bonded inseparably to the inside of the tank's sidewall. The rod guides are made of hard plastic and have a lug at the end that allows the rod to pass through. The lug is a cylindrical hole inside, matching the diameter of the rod. Through this hole, the rod can move freely from the bottom to the top position. When pulling, the rigidity of the rod prevents any deflection, reducing the risk of rod jamming and increasing the likelihood of successful puncture of the lower portion of the capsule.

Thus, the rod guides prevent the rods from becoming jammed in the holder's holes and increase the likelihood of puncturing the lower part of the capsule, which increases the safety of the device.

The utility model works as follows.

The user can use a beverage container pre-packaged with a capsule corresponding to the beverage's recipe. Alternatively, the user can customize the container by inserting the appropriate capsules into the beverage container holder. It's important to note that the capsules are not punctured during installation.

The user then places the beverage container into the coffee machine, which, by moving the holder, pierces the capsules from below.

The coffee machine is designed to simultaneously pierce the capsule from above with the upper piercer and cut a drinking hole. For this purpose, the coffee machine is equipped with a knife, which is a component of the coffee machine designed to cut a drinking hole when the upper piercer is lowered onto the device.

Next, the coffee machine heats and forces water under pressure through the capsules into the container, thus providing the user with a ready-to-drink beverage through the opening created by cutting the drinking hole.

Claims (1)

A container for a single-component beverage, which in its upper part contains a holder for one capsule, which has one opening, the shape and size of which allows one capsule to be installed in it, wherein the holder is provided with a piercer, which contains a piercing element, which has two rods, passing upward into additional holes in the said holder and protruding from it, wherein each rod contains a hook at its protruding end, wherein, when there is no effect on the rods, the piercing element does not interact with the capsule, and when a pulling force is applied to the rods, the piercing element pierces the capsule, wherein the piercer is provided with a capsule positioner, the internal shape of which repeats the external shape of the lower part of the capsule, wherein the internal part of the container is provided with rod guides of a cylindrical shape, made inseparable from the internal part of the side wall of the container.