Abstract: The technical problem of the present invention is to provide a machine for automatically preparing and dispensing beverages that has an infusion chamber of simple design and optimises the infusion of the capsule so that all areas of the latter are subjected to water injection.

Abstract: Disclosed is a capsule designed to be used in an automatic beverage preparation and dispensing machine. The capsule includes a compacted aggregate of a substance to be infused; and a packaging envelope impermeable to air and water. The packaging envelope is configured to hold the compacted aggregate of the substance in the interior of the capsule so that infusion is carried out in the interior of the capsule. Also disclosed is a method comprising piercing the packaging envelope of the capsule, using a piercing device of an automatic beverage preparation and dispensing machine.

Abstract: The technical problem of the present invention is to provide a capsule than can be used in any position in a machine for automatically preparing and dispensing beverages and provided with a device for puncturing the capsule envelope and injecting pressurised water inside said capsule. One particularly advantageous characteristic of the capsule of the invention is that it does not require any pre-positioning in the infusion chamber of said machine.

Abstract: The technical problem of the present invention is to provide a machine for automatically preparing and dispensing beverages that has an infusion chamber of simple design and optimises the infusion of the capsule so that all areas of the latter are subjected to water injection.

Abstract: Motor pump system includes an electromagnetic motor comprising a main body, a coil, and a movable hollow free piston. A flow meter is coupled to one end of the electromagnetic motor. A cylinder block is coupled to another end of the electromagnetic motor. At least two non-return valves are included. A water inlet, a water outlet, and a pressure limiting device are also provided. A motor pump system is also provided which includes a motor including main body having an inlet end and an outlet end. A flow meter is coupled to the inlet end. An outlet body is coupled to outlet end. A pressure controller is provided comprising an end piece and a fixed element which is removably coupled to the end piece. The fixed element is coupled to the outlet body.

Abstract: The invention concerns a percolator unit with mobile infusion chamber and detachable without using tools. It consists of a horizontal unit comprising three elements, a fixed part including a base, the powering component, the driving component and the injection piston (1); a movable slide bearing the coffee flow conduit and a locking front plate (9); a mobile part including an infusion chamber (2), a counter-plunger (3) and an articulated scraper (4, 18) whereof the movements are actuated by the movements of the infusion chamber generated by two tie rods (7) actuated by a screw (11) driven by a gear motor (12). The invention in designed for producing, in fully automatic conditions and without human intervention, a hot beverage such as expresso type coffee, that is delivered and dispensed to the consumer immediately after being percolated.

Abstract: The invention concerns a percolator unit with mobile infusion chamber and detachable without using tools. It consists of a horizontal unit comprising three elements, a fixed part including a base, the powering component, the driving component and the injection piston (1); a movable slide bearing the coffee flow conduit and a locking front plate (9); a mobile part including an infusion chamber (2), a counter-plunger (3) and an articulated scraper (4, 18) whereof the movements are actuated by the movements of the infusion chamber generated by two tie rods (7) actuated by a screw (11) driven by a gear motor (12). The invention in designed for producing, in fully automatic conditions and without human intervention, a hot beverage such as expresso type coffee, that is delivered and dispensed to the consumer immediately after being percolated.

Abstract: Device for instant, automatic, pressurized percolation of food liquids provided with a horizontal mechanical assembly including as main elements functional sections, especially a stationary rail, an infusion chamber with a movable bottom and a movable part carrying the compression piston sliding on the rail, and a filling chamber linked to the movable bottom by a rod whose position and section is adapted to control the movement of a scraper pivoting on a horizontal pivot. The invention is used for preparing espresso coffees.

Abstract: Apparatus for infusing an infusible substance which comprises:(a) first means for containing the infusible substance during infusion;(b) second means for containing the infusible substance between it and the first means during the infusion; and(c) activation means for raising and lowering the first and second means.The activation means preferably comprises:(i) first rack means for lowering the first means;(ii) second rack means for raising the second means; and(iii) single drive means for activating the first and second rack means.