Patent ID: 9462910
Filing Date: 2016-10-11
CPC Classification: A47J

Claim Text:
1. A receptacle holding unit for a device for preparing a beverage from an ingredient contained in a receptacle by circulating a liquid into the receptacle and centrifugally driving the receptacle, the receptacle holding unit comprising: a first part; a second part that is movable relative to the first part between a closed position for holding the receptacle in the receptacle holding unit and an open position for inserting the receptacle into the receptacle holding unit and/or for removal therefrom; a fastening arrangement for fastening the first and second parts together in the closed position, the fastening arrangement comprising a first engagement surface on the first part and a second engagement surface on the second part, the first and second engagement surfaces being rotationally engaged together about an axis when the parts are in the closed position and disengaged when the parts are in the open position; and the fastening arrangement comprises a locking member movable between: a locking position for preventing relative rotational movement of the first and second engagement surfaces when the parts are in the closed position; and an unlocking position for allowing relative rotational movement of the first and second engagements surfaces and engagement and disengagement thereof, wherein the first part bearing the first engagement surface comprises a first index and the second part comprises an assembly of: a pre-positioning body that bears a second index; and an engaging body that bears the second engagement surface and that is pivotally mounted to the pre-positioning body, the first index cooperating with the second index for pre-orienting the second engagement surface relative to the first engagement surface to guide mutual engagement thereof at closure of the first and second parts.