INFUSION UNIT FOR MAKING AN AROMATIC DRINK

摘要

The infusion unit (1) for making an aromatic drink comprises an infusion cylinder (2) having a chamber (3) for receiving a package (4) of an aromatic essence charge, a piston (5) for closing the chamber (3), the chamber (3) being mobile between a charging position of the package (4) wherein it has a longitudinal axis (6) substantially oriented horizontally or oriented upwards, and a dispensing position wherein it engages with the piston (5) with the longitudinal axis (6) substantially oriented horizontally, means (7) for a releasable retaining of an external edge (8) of the package (4) against the front delimiting surface (9) of the chamber (3) in a temporary position of the package (4) spaced from the bottom of the chamber (3), and means (10) for actuating the retaining means (7), suitable for actuating the retaining means (7) in the stroke of the chamber (3) towards the dispensing position for retaining the package (4) in the temporary position.