Patent ID: 7506577

Claim:
A machine for automatically preparing a beverage from a one-cup pod, comprising: a revolving member complete with a seat for containing said pod; a hook for retrieving said pod; a water heating and delivery unit comprising a one-way flow valve that opens when a certain pressure is exceeded; a unit for operating said water heating and delivery unit, wherein said revolving member: occupies a working position for preparing and dispensing said beverage, in which said water heating and delivery unit compresses said pod under the effect of said operating unit; and performs a revolving movement to discharge said pod, which is engaged on said hook, wherein said machine comprises a supporting frame having a first and a second shoulder suitable for supporting said revolving member, said hook, said water heating and delivery unit and said operating unit, and further wherein said hook comprises a harpoon spring connected to a first end on said first and/or said second supporting shoulder, said harpoon spring including a second, free end suitable for extending towards said revolving member to hook up said pod.