Beverage forming device and method with moving beverage cartridge holder

摘要

Method and apparatus for receiving, moving and holding a cartridge. A cartridge holder (3) may be movable between an open position in which the cartridge holder (3) is in an upwardly inclined orientation to receive a cartridge (1) and a closed position in which the cartridge holder (3) is in a downwardly inclined orientation. A cover (4) may be arranged to at least partially cover the opening of the cartridge holder with the cartridge holder (3) in the closed position, yet be positioned away from the opening with the cartridge holder in the open position.