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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 26, 2019
Filed:
Jan. 02, 2014
Koninklijke Philips N.v., Eindhoven, NL;
Andrea Ferraro, Eindhoven, NL;
Andrea Favero, Eindhoven, NL;
Andrea Castellani, Eindhoven, NL;
Giovanni Berto, Eindhoven, NL;
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V., Eindhoven, NL;
Abstract
The infusion unit comprises a receptacle () for receiving at least one ingredient in bulk form for the preparation of a beverage, as well as a brewing piston () arranged for insertion in the receptacle and forming a brewing chamber therewith. The brewing piston () is provided with a sealing arrangement () for sliding and sealing engagement with an inner wall of the receptacle when the brewing piston is in the receptacle. A hydraulic actuator () controls the movement of the brewing piston () so as to adjust the volume of the brewing chamber by moving the brewing piston in a brewing position inside the receptacle. A hot water delivery circuit () is further provided, for delivering hot water in the interior of the brewing chamber and performing a brewing cycle.