Abstract:
The present invention refers to an apparatus (1) for feeding capsules (4), preferably single-use capsules for the preparation of beverages, infusions and the like, for beverage vending machines. The apparatus of the invention comprises a storage chamber (2, 22) for storing capsules (4) in a random arrangement, pick-up means (10, 210) for picking up said capsules (4), a capsule transfer device (13, 213) provided with one or more compartments (14, 214) for said capsules (4), at least an unloading conveyor (19, 219) for unloading said capsules (4). The apparatus of the invention is characterized in that, between the storage chamber (2, 22) and said at least an unloading conveyor (19, 219), the apparatus (1) comprises a first orientating device (8, 28), which is adapted to orientate the capsules (4) according to at least a substantially horizontal-axis position, and a second orientating device (20, 220) which is adapted to arrange the capsules (4) according to a same vertical-axis position.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a mechanically and hydrodynamically operated brewing unit (1) for automatic beverage vending machines, comprising a rotatable base (3) provided with a compartment (15) that acts as a brewing chamber, means to let water under pressure into said compartment, means to connect said compartment with the point at which the brewed beverage is dispensed, and a brewing head (4). This brewing head is comprised of a hollow containment structure (279, a first hollow piston (28) that is housed in said containment structure movably relative thereto, a second piston (29) that is accommodated in said first piston movably relative thereto, and elastic means (30) contrasting the movement of said second piston. The brewing unit is characterized in that said first piston and said second piston are operated by the direct action of a fluid under pressure.
Abstract:
Packaged-product vending machine comprising a bearing structure (2) provided with an access door (3) and a storage compartment (4) in which there is mounted at least a tray (5) adapted to hold the products to be delivered into a dispensing compartment (6) that is accessible from the outside for collecting the vended products, in which said tray (5) is associated by means of sliding means (8) to side runners (7) so as to be able to be pulled out to a product-loading position, said tray (5) being further connected to said sliding means (8) by means of coupling means (9) that are capable of oscillating between a first position, in which said tray (5) is in a horizontal condition, and a second position, in which said tray (5) is in its product-loading position in a forwards and downwards inclined condition.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an anti-theft arrangement for packaged-product vending machines that comprise a cabinet-like outer casing (2) containing the products to be vended, and provided with a product dispensing compartment that is constituted by a hopper (6) which is movable from a closed position into an opened one and vice-versa. The anti-theft arrangement comprises at least a strut (10) and an actuator (11, 12, 14) for moving the strut (10) from a first operating position, in which the strut (10) is adapted to co-operate with the hopper (6) to lock it in its closed position, to a second operating position, in which the strut (10) enables the hopper (6) to be movd into its opened position and the selected products to be withdrawn, and vice-versa. Both the strut (10) and the actuator (11, 12, 14) are housed within a containment casing (9) adapted to be attached inside the cabinet-like outer casing (2).