Device for preparation of gelatin-based products

Abstract

Methods and systems are provided for preparing a gelatin-based product. In one example, a device for preparing the gelatin-based product includes a mixing chamber, a first liquid reservoir fluidically coupled to the mixing chamber, and a chiller module. The device further includes a slideable tray including a number of slots for receiving a number of fluid vessels and an injection assembly fluidly coupled to the mixing chamber and positioned vertically above the tray.

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         16 . A device for preparing a gelatin-based product, comprising:
 a mixing chamber fluidly coupled to a liquid reservoir;   a pod receptacle adapted to receive a removable pod, the pod receptacle including:
 a pod acceptor coupled to a motor; 
 a pod receptacle door including a needle coupled to an interior surface of the door; and 
 a scanning device; 
   an injection assembly fluidly coupled to the mixing chamber; and   a chiller module positioned vertically below the injection assembly.   
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 16 , wherein the pod receptacle door further includes a mirror coupled to the interior surface of the door, where the mirror is angled relative to the interior surface of the door and at least partly faces the scanning device. 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 16 , wherein the pod acceptor comprises a cylindrical cavity including a plurality of fins projecting outwardly from an interior surface of the cylindrical cavity. 
     
     
         19 . The device of  claim 16 , wherein the needle is coupled to the interior surface of the door through a hinged joint and wherein the needle extends into an interior of the pod acceptor when the pod receptacle door is closed. 
     
     
         20 . The device of  claim 16 , wherein the pod acceptor is rotatable in two directions about a center axis of the pod acceptor and wherein the motor is a stepper motor.