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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 31, 2016
Filed:
Dec. 15, 2011
Danilo Icardi, Turin, IT;
Sergio Icardi, Turin, IT;
Maria Teresa Giaretto, Turin, IT;
Danilo Icardi, Turin, IT;
LUIGI LAVAZZA S.P.A., Turin, IT;
Abstract
The apparatus comprises a support and guide structure with a movable assembly and a cooperating assembly. The movable assembly couples with the cooperating assembly to define an infusion chamber. Between the two assemblies is provided a gripper type holding device, with a pair of movable jaws for receiving and retaining a capsule. The jaws opened by means for releasing the capsule when the movable assembly approaches the closing position. The opening has associated reaction means to keep it in an advanced position, when the movable assembly approaches the closing position. In an end phase of the displacement of the movable assembly the gripper type holding device urges the opening member towards a rearward position, and in an initial phase of the return displacement of the movable assembly the opening member maintains the gripper type holding device with the jaws wide open to release the capsule.