Device for conveying at least one powdered ingredient, preferably coffee powder

Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the fluid from said source (50) is delivered at least into a position selected from:

• upstream of the input section (11, 11′) of the channel (10, 10′), substantially at the input section (11, 11′) of the channel (10, 10′), in the first half of the extension in length of the channel (10, 10′), or a combination thereof.

Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said channel (10) comprises at least one connecting portion (15) made in one piece with the channel or connected thereto, the connecting portion (15) comprising at least one inlet (15a) connectable to at least one grinding unit (2), or a source container, and at least an outlet (15c) to convey the powdered ingredient to said input section (11) of said channel (10).

Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by comprising at least one second channel (10′) placed downstream of a first channel (10), preferably said second channel (10′) being movable with respect to said first channel (10).

Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said storage container (3) is selected between a filter-holder, preferably of removable type, and an infusion chamber.

Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said fluid is air, or a gas, or other gaseous body.

Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said fluid source (50) is selected among a pump, a compressor, a fan.

Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said at least one channel (10, 10′) comprises an open section, preferably said at least one channel (10, 10′) is substantially U-shaped.

Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said at least one channel (10, 10′) transports the powdered ingredient by gravity, preferably said at least one channel (10, 10′) is arranged tilted or vertically.

Method of cleaning a conveying device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by comprising the step of operating said at least one fluid source (50) to deliver a fluid flow into said at least one channel (10, 10′).

Use of at least one fluid source (50), preferably of pressurized fluid, for cleaning at least one conveying device (1) to convey at least one powdered ingredient, and in particular coffee powder.