Opening Means For A Capsule-Based Beverage Preparation Device
(57) Abstract
The invention proposes a system comprising a beverage preparation device ( 10 ) and a capsule ( 1 ) for preparing a beverage from a food substance contained in a compartment ( 2 ) of the capsule by injection of a liquid into the capsule, the beverage preparation device ( 10 ) having opening means ( 3 ) which are designed to interact with a wall member ( 4 ) provided at an outlet face ( 6 b ) of the capsule ( 1 ), wherein the opening means ( 3 ) comprise an opening member ( 7 ) having a hook-like shape designed to shear and move away at least a portion of a cover ( 11 ) sealed to the outlet face ( 6 b ) of the capsule.
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