Machine for dispensing infusions

An infusion unit configured for use in a machine for dispensing infused beverages extracted from capsules, the infusion unit comprising:

• a capsule-holding device;
• and
• an infusion head, configured to cooperate with said capsule-holding device for extracting said infused beverages, said infusion head being selectively movable with respect to said capsule-holding device with a translatory motion along a longitudinal axis of a frame of the infusion unit,
• wherein said capsule-holding device comprises a main body, said main body comprising a first part and a second part, each of said first part and said second part defining a respective capsule semi-seat, wherein said first part and said second part are rotatably connected, in use, to each other at respective bottom portions, such that said capsule-holding device is configured to assume:
• a first open configuration, wherein said first part and said second part are spaced apart to allow insertion of a capsule of said capsules,
• a second open configuration distinct from said first open configuration, wherein said first part and said second part are spaced apart to allow ejection of said capsule, and
• a closed configuration, wherein said first part and said second part are brought close to each other defining a seat for receiving said capsule;
• wherein said first open configuration comprises said first part being rotated upwards with respect to said second part, and said second open configuration comprises said second part being rotated downwards with respect to said first part;
• wherein, in said closed configuration of said capsule-holding device, said infusion head dispenses an extraction liquid that passes through said capsule.