"Six Shooter" espresso machine

Current automated grind and pack espresso machines lack sex appeal and lend an unprofessional appearance to the coffee bars that utilize them. The solution i propose disposes with the current technology, a split anvil and replaces it with a rotary with multiple barrels. As the unit was rotated a hand lever operated by the barista would power the two crucial operations of the device; packing and discharging the cake . Levering the handle would also preload the rotator. The cylinders not in the "packing/making" position or the "cake discharge" position would be recieving, in sequence, a water rinse, a steam rinse, then fresh grounds and would be ready for the packing/running mode. This allows the machine to function as an attractive visible centerpiece while serving customers faster and relieving braisto fatigue. It is simple, robust, and aesthetic while retaining the conventional screen and hand crafted approach. No additional motors or computers. An enthusiast's post i will produce a diagram soon.

I note the requirement for the cake to be discharged by being forced to the top of the cylinder and include it in my design. This allows the cake to be swept cleanly off the top of the barrel, the screen to be rinsed, steamed, and then returned to the bottom to receive fresh grounds. I would simply force the screen to the top of the bore with a rod then hold it there for the cleaning cycles then drop it back to the bottom to fill.