Infusion device for making beverages using cartridges, such as capsules or pods

Abstract

An infusion device for making beverages using cartridges, such as capsules or pods, containing at least one food substance, comprising an infusion unit () comprising at least two parts, at least one of which is able to move between a home position and an operating position, at least one insertion section () for inserting the cartridge () in the device (), from which the cartridge () can then be fed to a first standby zone (), at least one check and control unit () for device () operation, and second retaining means () positioned between the insertion section () and the first standby zone (), the second retaining means in turn being able to move between a first position in which they can retain a cartridge () and a second position in which they allow the cartridge () to advance, the second retaining means () being able to move as one with the mobile part () and comprising at least one mobile element () removably coupled to the mobile part () of the unit (), and means for uncoupling the mobile element () from the mobile part () when, during movement of the mobile part (), the mobile element () opposes said movement with a force which is greater than a predetermined maximum force.