Automatic dispensing device of orientable capsules for hot beverages

Abstract

An automatic dispensing device of orientable capsules for preparing hot beverages is described, comprising at least one storage compartment adapted to accommodate the capsules in open order, the storage compartment being provided with at least one inlet for capsules and at least one plurality of apertures adapted to the oriented exit of capsules. The device comprises means for rotating the storage compartment about a rotation axis in order to facilitate the oriented exit of capsules.

1 . An automatic dispensing device of orientable capsules for preparing hot beverages, comprising at least one storage compartment adapted to accommodate the capsules in open order, the storage compartment being provided with at least one inlet for capsules and at least one plurality of apertures adapted to the oriented exit of the capsules, characterized in that it comprises means for rotating the storage compartment about a rotation axis to facilitate the oriented exit of capsules. 
   
   
       2 . A device according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the apertures reproduce the volume shape of capsule in the exit direction. 
   
   
       3 . A device according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the storage compartment has a cylindrical or prismatic shape with a main symmetry axis. 
   
   
       4 . A device according to  claim 3 , characterized in that said symmetry axis is inclined. 
   
   
       5 . A device according to  claim 3 , characterized in that symmetry axis and rotation axis coincide. 
   
   
       6 . A device according to  claim 3 , characterized in that symmetry axis and rotation axis do not coincide. 
   
   
       7 . A device according to  claim 3 , characterized in that every plurality of apertures is symmetrically placed and preferably circumferentially distributed about the symmetry axis of the storage compartment. 
   
   
       8 . A device according to  claim 7 , characterized in that it has a collecting chute associated with every plurality of apertures. 
   
   
       9 . A device according to  claim 8 , characterized in that it has means for reversibly shutting the plurality of apertures, operated when the respective collecting chute is loaded. 
   
   
       10 . A device according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the storage compartment is provided with two pluralities of outlet apertures for dispensing respective pluralities of capsules with the same or different orientation. 
   
   
       11 . A device according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the inlet for capsules is at the top part of the storage compartment. 
   
   
       12 . A device according to  claim 1 , characterized in that it is provided with sensors for signaling the reached preset minimum amount of capsules. 
   
   
       13 . A device according to  claim 2 , characterized in that the storage compartment has a cylindrical or prismatic shape with a main symmetry axis. 
   
   
       14 . A device according to  claim 4 , characterized in that symmetry axis and rotation axis coincide. 
   
   
       15 . A device according to  claim 4 , characterized in that symmetry axis and rotation axis do not coincide. 
   
   
       16 . A device according to  claim 4 , characterized in that every plurality of apertures is symmetrically placed and preferably circumferentially distributed about the symmetry axis of the storage compartment. 
   
   
       17 . A device according to  claim 5 , characterized in that every plurality of apertures is symmetrically placed and preferably circumferentially distributed about the symmetry axis of the storage compartment. 
   
   
       18 . A device according to  claim 6 , characterized in that every plurality of apertures is symmetrically placed and preferably circumferentially distributed about the symmetry axis of the storage compartment. 
   
   
       19 . A device according to  claim 2 , characterized in that the storage compartment is provided with two pluralities of outlet apertures for dispensing respective pluralities of capsules with the same or different orientation. 
   
   
       20 . A device according to  claim 3 , characterized in that the storage compartment is provided with two pluralities of outlet apertures for dispensing respective pluralities of capsules with the same or different orientation.