Patent ID: 8950317
Filing Date: 2015-02-10
Classification: A47J,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A delivery head for a beverage preparation machine comprising a movable first part, a fixed second part and a cartridge guide; the first part being pivotally attached to the second part and movable between an open position and a clamping position; the cartridge guide being operatively engaged with the first part and slidably movable relative to the second part between a loading position and a dispensing position; the cartridge guide being located in the loading position when the first part is in the open position so as to enable loading of a cartridge into the cartridge guide; wherein on movement of the first part from the open position toward the clamping position the cartridge guide slides into the dispensing position due to the operative engagement of the cartridge guide with the first part; wherein the cartridge guide is constrained to be slidable horizontally.