Capsule loading device for feeding a capsules dispensing machine

摘要

Device for facilitating the loading of capsules into a machine for dispensing capsules or for preparing drinks based on these capsules comprising: a detachable tube, containing stacked capsules furnished with an opening for the capsules to pass through the tube, means of aligning the tube allowing the tube to be aligned through a capsule receiving zone for the capsules to descend by gravity into this zone. The alignment means comprise means for retaining the capsules in their stack when the tube is moved with its opening oriented downwards, in the direction of the position in which the tube is aligned with the reception zone.

主权项

1. Capsule loading device comprising:
a detachable tube comprising stacked capsules, the tube having an opening for the capsules to pass through the tube, the capsules being stacked in a single straight line relative to each other and the opening such that the capsules and the opening are substantially co-linear; an alignment member for aligning the tube allowing the tube to be aligned with a capsule receiving zone for receiving the capsules as they descend by gravity, the alignment member comprising means for retaining the capsules in a stack when the tube is moved with its opening oriented downwards, in a direction of a position in which the tube is aligned with the capsule receiving zone, the tube being detachable from the alignment member, the means for retaining the capsules comprising an arc shaped retention surface; and a guiding member configured to cause the tube to pivot about an axis of rotation and forming a tube support into which the top end of the tube is inserted, the tube support being mounted rotatably about the axis of rotation on a base of the alignment member comprising two lateral wings positioned on either side of the retention surface, the capsule receiving zone comprising a tube portion forming a junction with the tube support when the tube is aligned with the capsule receiving zone, and the tube portion of the capsule receiving zone forming a buffer storage housing to receive capsules.