System for preparing an infused beverage

1. System ( 100 ) for making an infused beverage, comprising

at least one infusion assembly ( 20 ) of a machine for preparing infused beverages;

at least one capsule ( 10 ) containing an aromatic substance for the preparation of an infused beverage through interaction with a liquid; said capsule ( 10 ) comprising:

a cup-shaped body ( 3 ) comprising a recess having a depth (P) adapted to contain a predetermined amount of an aromatic substance; said body ( 3 ) comprising at least one side wall ( 6 ) and a bottom ( 7 ) and having a vertical axis (X-X);

said at least one first infusion assembly ( 20 ) comprising:

a first infusing member ( 21 ), comprising a recess ( 26 ) adapted for accommodating at least partially said capsule ( 10 ),

a second infusing member ( 22 ), adapted for cooperating with said first infusing member ( 3 ) so as to at least partially close said recess ( 26 ) to define an accommodating seat ( 6 ) with said first infusing member;

wherein:

said at least one capsule ( 10 ) comprises first coupling means ( 9 );

said at least one infusion assembly ( 20 ) comprises second coupling means ( 9 ′) adapted to removably engage said first coupling means ( 9 );

said first coupling means ( 9 ) comprise at least one radially protruding member or radial recess;

said second coupling means ( 9 ′) comprising at least one radial recess or radially protruding member shaped to couple respectively with the corresponding radial recess or radially protruding member of the first coupling means ( 9 ); and

said capsule ( 10 ) comprising a disc-shaped member ( 17 ) comprising a plurality of holes ( 27 ) for the water passage and adapted to be at least partially inserted in the recess ( 4 ), said disc-shaped member ( 17 ) being shaped and positioned to abut against at least one shoulder ( 16 ) formed by said at least one radially protruding member or radial recess.

2. System ( 100 ) for making an infused beverage according to claim 1 , wherein said first coupling means ( 9 ) comprise at least one radial groove ( 11 ) arranged on the radially outer surface of said side wall ( 6 ).

3. System ( 100 ) for making an infused beverage according to claim 2 , wherein said groove ( 11 ) extends for at least 50% of the depth (P) of said recess.

4. System ( 100 ) for making an infused beverage according to claim 2 , wherein said groove ( 11 ) extends from said bottom ( 7 ) along a straight line.

5. System ( 100 ) for making an infused beverage according to claim 1 , wherein said first coupling means ( 9 ) comprise at least three grooves ( 11 ) angularly spaced on the radially outer surface of said side wall ( 6 ).

6. System ( 100 ) for making an infused beverage according to claim 1 , wherein said second coupling means ( 9 ′) comprise at least one rib ( 12 ) extending axially on the inner surface of said recess ( 26 ).

7. System ( 100 ) for making an infused beverage according to claim 6 , wherein said rib ( 12 ) extends for at least 50% of the depth (P) of said recess ( 26 ).

8. System ( 100 ) for making an infused beverage according to claim 6 , wherein said rib ( 12 ) extends from the bottom ( 24 ) of said recess ( 26 ).

9. System ( 100 ) for making an infused beverage according to claim 6 , wherein said second coupling means ( 9 ′) comprise at least three ribs ( 12 ) angularly spaced on the inner surface ( 8 ) of said first infusing member ( 21 ) and adapted to couple with three corresponding grooves ( 11 ) provided on said capsule ( 10 ).

10. System ( 100 ) for making an infused beverage according to claim 6 , wherein each rib has an extent of at least 2 mm in the radial direction.

11. System ( 100 ) for making an infused beverage according to claim 2 , wherein said disc-shaped member ( 17 ) is shaped to abut against at least one shoulder ( 16 ) formed by said at least one groove ( 11 ).

12. System ( 100 ) for making an infused beverage according to claim 1 , wherein the first infusing member ( 21 ) is removable with respect to the machine.

13. System ( 100 ) for making an infused beverage according to claim 1 , wherein the first infusing member ( 21 ) has a member removable with respect to said recess ( 26 ); said removable member comprising at least one annular portion comprising said second coupling means ( 9 ′) adapted to removably engage said first coupling means ( 9 ).

14. System ( 100 ) for making an infused beverage according to claim 7 , wherein said second coupling means ( 9 ′) comprise at least three ribs ( 12 ) angularly spaced on the inner surface ( 8 ) of said first infusing member ( 21 ) and adapted to couple with three corresponding grooves ( 11 ) provided on said capsule ( 10 ).

15. System ( 100 ) for making an infused beverage according to claim 7 , wherein each rib has an extent of at least 2 mm in the radial direction.

16. System ( 100 ) for making an infused beverage according to claim 8 , wherein said second coupling means ( 9 ′) comprise at least three ribs ( 12 ) angularly spaced on the inner surface ( 8 ) of said first infusing member ( 21 ) and adapted to couple with three corresponding grooves ( 11 ) provided on said capsule ( 10 ).

17. System ( 100 ) for making an infused beverage according to claim 8 , wherein each rib has an extent of at least 2 mm in the radial direction.

18. System ( 100 ) for making an infused beverage according to claim 9 , wherein each rib has an extent of at least 2 mm in the radial direction.