Patent ID: 7469628
Filing Date: 2008-12-30
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
1. A device for preparation of a drink from a food substance contained in a capsule comprising: a fluid supply unit comprising a fluid supply, a supply base, a fluid outlet and a closing mechanism; a capsule holder removably associated with the fluid supply unit and comprising a housing to receive a capsule; and complementary engaging members of the fluid supply unit and capsule holder comprising one or more guiding members for enabling insertion of the capsule holder into the fluid supply unit along a first direction of insertion in which the capsule holder is prepositioned in the fluid supply unit in a reference position in which the fluid supply is relatively distant from the capsule holder; wherein the closing mechanism is configured to bring the supply base relatively closer to the capsule holder by effect of a force carried out on the capsule holder in a manner such that the supply base becomes positioned in a fluid distribution position for distributing fluid into the capsule.