Abstract: A brewing device for producing a beverage from a single-serve pod of the type comprising a casing formed of two sheets to form a central body containing a brewable material, and an external annular flange that extends all around, and seals, the central body; the brewing device comprises a water injection assembly and a beverage extraction assembly defining respective half-chambers and mutually movable along a longitudinal axis, from and to a closed configuration forming a brewing chamber for the pod; and a pod support device rotatably mounted about a fixed axis transverse to the longitudinal axis to move between a retention position, supporting a pod in a loading position between the injection assembly and extraction assembly, and a disengagement position, and it is configured to insert and leave the pod in the brewing half-chamber of the extraction assembly before reaching the disengagement position.

Abstract: A water container for a beverage making machine includes side walls and a bottom, whereon there is a connecting union to the beverage making machine. The connecting union of the water container includes two apertures for water, where one aperture is an outlet aperture and the other aperture is an inlet aperture.

Abstract: The beverage producing machine comprises a brewing chamber and at least one hydraulic actuator for controlling closing and opening movement of the chamber. A water pump, fluidly connected to the chamber through a first water path and fluidly connected to the actuator through a second water path delivers pressurized water to the chamber and actuator, respectively. A water heater and a first valve arrangement are arranged along the first water path. A second valve arrangement is positioned along the second water path, between the water pump and the actuator. The first and second valve arrangements are configured and controlled such that during a brewing chamber closure step the first valve arrangement is closed, and the second valve arrangement is open. Upon reaching a closure pressure in the actuator, the second valve arrangement is closed and the first valve arrangement is opened, allowing water to be delivered to the chamber.

Abstract: The device comprises: a milk feed pipe (11); an air inlet duct (15); a pressurized steam feed pipe (17); an emulsion chamber (41), in which milk and air, drawn by means of the pressurized steam, are mixed and emulsified; along the steam feed pipe (17), a valve to place the steam feed pipe in communication with the outside and to cause emptying of the milk feed pipe.

Abstract: A brewing unit includes two brewing chamber portions movable with respect to each other, and a guide for guiding a capsule from an insertion aperture to a brewing position. The guide includes guiding channels configured to engage a flange of the capsule and a respective retention member arranged on each guiding channel for retaining the capsule in the brewing position before and during closing the brewing chamber portions, and to disengage the capsule when the brewing chamber portions are moved apart after completion of a brewing cycle. A control member is configured to space apart the retention members upon completion of the brewing cycle, so that a spent capsule is released from the guiding channels when the brewing chamber portions are moved towards an open position. The control member is configured to prevent spacing apart of the retention members when the brewing chamber portions are moved towards a closed position.

Abstract: The brewing unit (1) comprises a supporting structure (3) and a brewing chamber (7) supported by the supporting structure (3). The brewing chamber (7) comprises a first brewing chamber portion (9) and a second brewing chamber portion (11), movable one with respect to the other along an opening and closing direction (F) from an open position to a closed position and vice-versa. An actuation mechanism (15) is provided for closing and opening the brewing chamber (7). The brewing unit further comprises a capsule insertion aperture (5) and a capsule guiding arrangement (33) between the capsule insertion aperture (5) and a capsule intermediate position. The capsule guiding arrangement (33) comprises a first component (35), stationarily mounted on the supporting structure (3), and a second component (37), pivotally mounted on the stationary structure (3) around a pivoting axis (37A) approximately orthogonal the opening and closing direction (F).

Abstract: The beverage producing machine comprises a brewing chamber and at least one hydraulic actuator for controlling closing and opening movement of the chamber. A water pump, fluidly connected to the chamber through a first water path and fluidly connected to the actuator through a second water path delivers pressurized water to the chamber and actuator, respectively. A water heater and a first valve arrangement are arranged along the first water path. A second valve arrangement is positioned along the second water path, between the water pump and the actuator. The first and second valve arrangements are configured and controlled such that during a brewing chamber closure step the first valve arrangement is closed, and the second valve arrangement is open. Upon reaching a closure pressure in the actuator, the second valve arrangement is closed and the first valve arrangement is opened, allowing water to be delivered to the chamber.

Abstract: A brewing device includes a frame that has an insertion area for inserting a capsule towards a brewing position. Further, the brewing device includes a brewing chamber that has a first portion and a second portion. The first and second portions of the brewing chamber are slidingly arranged in a sliding area of the frame. The first portion and the second portion both slide with respect to each other and with respect to the frame between a closed position and an open position. Ducts supply a brewing fluid to the chamber and outlet a brewed product from the brewing chamber. A pair of opposed guiding channels are provided for inserting, from a top of the insertion area, the capsule in the brewing position which is fixed with respect to the frame, and at least one member is provided for supporting the capsule in the brewing position.

Abstract: The beverage producing device comprises a housing (3) and a removable water container (9) which is designed to be connected to the outside of said housing (3) in an operative position, when the device is in use. The water container is further designed to be recoverable in an inoperative position inside a recovery seat (27) formed by said housing or parts thereof, when the device is not in use.

Abstract: A brewing unit includes a brewing chamber having at least two brewing chamber portions movable one with respect to the other, a water heater, a hot water duct for feeding hot water from the water heater to the brewing chamber, and a beverage dispensing duct from which a beverage is dispensed. The water heater has a cavity through which the beverage dispensing duct extends for connection to an outer beverage dispensing spout.

Abstract: A brewing unit includes a seat capable of a rotation movement, in which a piston is slidably received. A counter-piston co-operates with the seat and the piston to define a brewing chamber. Moreover, cam members are provided to control movements of the seat, the piston, and the counter-piston. The seat, the piston and the counter-piston can assume with respect to one another at least one position of charging of a product for preparation of the beverage, at least two distinct brewing positions which correspond two different volumes of the brewing chamber, and a position for discharging the spent product.

Abstract: The beverage producing device comprises a housing (3) and a removable water container (9) which is designed to be connected to the outside of said housing (3) in an operative position, when the device is in use. The water container is further designed to be recoverable in an inoperative position inside a recovery seat (27) formed by said housing or parts thereof, when the device is not in use.

Abstract: The brewing unit comprises: a brewing chamber comprising at least two brewing chamber portions (215B, 227; 321, 323; 421, 423) movable one with respect to the other; a water heater (207; 315; 403); a hot water duct for feeding hot water from said water heater in said brewing chamber; a beverage dispensing duct (219; 334; 434) from which a beverage is dispensed. The water heater has a cavity (207C; 315E; 403C) through which the beverage dispensing duct extends for connection to an outer beverage dispensing spout (5; 5A).

Abstract: The brewing unit comprises a brewing chamber comprising at least two brewing chamber portions (421, 423) movable one with respect to the other, and a capsule guide for guiding a capsule (C) from a capsule insertion aperture (460) to a brewing position. The capsule guide comprises a pair of capsule guiding channels (464), configured and arranged for slidingly engaging a flange (Fc) of the capsule (C) and a respective capsule retention member (466) arranged at the lower end of each capsule guiding channel (464) for retaining the capsule in the brewing position before closing the brewing chamber and for disengaging the capsule (C) when the brewing chamber portions (421, 423) are moved apart after completion of a brewing cycle. Both brewing chamber portions (421, 423) are movable with respect to the capsule guide from an open position, for receiving a capsule there between, to a closed brewing position, and vice-versa.

Abstract: The water container (3) for machines for making beverages comprises side walls (23) and a bottom (25), whereon there is a connecting union (27) to the machine. The union comprises two apertures for the water (37, 39), respectively an outlet aperture and an inlet aperture.

Abstract: The brewing device comprises: a frame (11) whereon an insertion area (21) for a capsule (C) towards a brewing position (P) is defined, a brewing chamber (13, 1) defined by a first chamber portion (13) and a second chamber portion (14), slidingly arranged in a sliding area (12) defined by said frame (11), said chamber portions (13, 14) being sliding both one with respect to the other and with respect to said frame (11) between a closed position and an open position and vice versa, ducts (14B, 13B), respectively for supplying a brewing fluid in the chamber (13, 14) and for outletting the brewed product from the chamber itself, a pair of opposed guiding channels (19) for inserting from the top the capsule (C) in the fixed brewing position (P) with respect to said frame (11), at least one member (20) for supporting the capsule (C) in said brewing position (P).

Abstract: A device including a first portion of an infusion chamber and a second portion of an infusion chamber, movable with respect to each other according to an opening and closing direction; a first duct to feed an infusion fluid into said infusion chamber; a second duct for delivery of the food product from the infusion chamber; a pair of guide channels to insert a capsule into a space between the first portion of the infusion chamber and the second portion of the infusion chamber. The guide channels are each produced on a respective movable element; and the movable elements are positioned substantially opposite each other and can be opened to release the capsule into the infusion chamber.

Abstract: The brewing unit comprises a seat (19) having a rotation movement, in which a piston is slidably received (13). A counter-piston (41) co-operates with the seat and the piston to define a brewing chamber. Moreover provided are cam members (25, 45) for controlling the movements of the seat, of the piston, and of the counter-piston. The seat, the piston and the counter-piston can assume with respect to one another at least one position of charging of a product for preparation of the beverage, at least two distinct brewing positions to which there correspond two different volumes of the brewing chamber, and a position for discharge in the sent product.

Abstract: The device comprises a first portion (3) of an infusion chamber and a second portion (5) of an infusion chamber, movable with respect to each other according to an opening and closing direction; a first duct (49) to feed an infusion fluid into said infusion chamber; a second duct (31) for delivery of the food product from the infusion chamber; a pair of guide channels (17) to insert a capsule (C) into a space between the first portion of the infusion chamber and the second portion of the infusion chamber. The guide channels are each produced on a respective movable element (15); and the movable elements are positioned substantially opposite each other and can be opened to release the capsule into the infusion chamber.