JP2003085641A - Beverage manufacturing method and beverage manufacturing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a beverage manufacturing method and a beverage manufacturing device capable of easily manufacturing a frozen beverage by effectively utilizing existing raw materials and equipment even in the case that the size of the equipment such as an automatic vending machine is limited. SOLUTION: Ice and syrup are supplied to a cup 4, the ice inside the cup 4 is crushed by a cutter of a vertically movable cutting part 5 on the basis of rotation and is mixed with the syrup and a sherbet-like frozen beverage is manufactured. Thus, without using a cooling tank or a dedicated agitating device, a palatable frozen beverage can be manufactured by utilizing the raw materials such as the ice and the syrup used for an iced beverage.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a beverage manufacturing method and a beverage manufacturing apparatus, and more particularly to a beverage manufacturing method and a beverage manufacturing apparatus for manufacturing a sherbet-shaped beverage (frozen beverage) by mixing syrup and ice.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a beverage production apparatus for producing a sherbet-like beverage (hereinafter referred to as a frozen beverage) by mixing syrup and ice in a tank. This beverage production equipment has a non-carbonated type that stirs while diluting water and syrup are cooled in the atmosphere open tank, and a stir while cooling diluting water and syrup inside a pressure tank pressurized with carbon dioxide gas. There is a carbonic acid type.

As such a beverage manufacturing apparatus, for example,
There is one disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-163651.

According to this beverage manufacturing apparatus, a cooling cylinder with stirring blades that doubles as an auger type ice making machine is provided in an atmosphere open type tank, and ice is made by the ice making machine while mixing dilution water and syrup. By stirring the mixture of ice and syrup sent from the ice maker with the stirring blade while cooling, a sherbet-like frozen beverage having a pleasant taste and a refreshing feeling is formed.

[0005]

However, according to the conventional beverage manufacturing apparatus, a device for frozen beverages such as a tank or an ice maker for mixing and cooling syrup and dilution water is required, and thus the apparatus becomes large in size. There is a problem of doing. For example,
In vending machines that sell cup-type beverages, when trying to provide frozen beverages as a form of beverages for sale, it is difficult to newly install the above-mentioned tanks and other devices in the limited space inside the vending machine. is there.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a frozen beverage which can effectively produce existing frozen beverages by effectively utilizing existing raw materials and equipment even if the size of the equipment such as a vending machine is limited. And to provide a beverage manufacturing apparatus.

[0007]

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a container for receiving a beverage for sale, supplies the material for the beverage for sale containing at least a solid content to the container, and Provided is a beverage manufacturing method, wherein the solid content of the raw material is crushed, and the crushed raw materials are mixed to manufacture the sold beverage.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides:
Prepare a container to receive the sold beverage, supply the raw material of the sold beverage containing at least solid content to the container, seal the container with a lid, of the raw material in the sealed container A beverage manufacturing method for crushing the solid content and mixing the crushed raw materials to manufacture the beverage for sale.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides:
Prepare a container to receive the sold beverage, supply the raw material of the sold beverage containing at least solid content to the container, crush the solid content of the raw material in the container, the crushed raw material in the depth direction A beverage manufacturing method is provided, in which the raw materials that are stirred and mixed based on the stirring are mixed to manufacture the sold beverage.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides:
Prepare a container to receive the sold beverage, supply the raw material of the sold beverage containing at least solid content to the container, seal the container with a lid, of the raw material in the sealed container Provided is a beverage manufacturing method, wherein the solid content is crushed, the crushed raw material is stirred in the depth direction, and the crushed raw material is mixed based on the stirring to manufacture the sales beverage.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides
A container for receiving a sold beverage, a crushing means for crushing and mixing a raw material of the sold beverage containing at least a solid content supplied to the container in the container to produce the sold beverage, and a crushing of the raw material, Provided is a beverage manufacturing apparatus having a control means for performing mixing while moving in the depth direction of the container.

According to the beverage manufacturing method and the beverage manufacturing apparatus described above, the raw material containing at least the solid content is supplied to the container, and the solid content is crushed in the container to manufacture the sold beverage. As a result, when ice and syrup are supplied to the container as raw materials for the drink to be sold, the frozen drink can be easily formed by crushing the ice in the container and mixing with the syrup.

[0013]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a schematic structure of a beverage manufacturing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention, which includes a main body 2, a cup tray 3, and a cup (container arranged in the cup tray 3 for receiving raw materials). ) 4 and a frozen beverage production section 1 comprising a cutting section (grinding means) 5 for pulverizing, mixing and stirring the raw material received in the cup 4, and a cup tray 3 having a size corresponding to the beverage to be sold. 4, a cup dispenser 6 for supplying 4, an ice making unit 7 for supplying ice made to the cup 4, a syrup supplying unit 8 for supplying syrup to the cup 4, a pipe 9 and a part of the cutting unit 5 for cleaning. A wash water supply unit 10 that supplies water, a drive unit 11 that supplies electric power to the cutting unit 5 to perform rotation drive control and elevation control, and a sales request signal according to a sales request from a user. Sold request signal input section 12 to force,
It has a control unit (control means) 13 that controls each unit based on the sales request signal input from the sales request signal input unit 12.

The main body 2 has a built-in lift mechanism for moving the cutting unit 5 up and down, and the lift mechanism moves the cutting unit 5 up and down based on the electric power supplied from the drive unit 11 according to the beverage manufacturing operation. . Further, the elevating mechanism unit moves the cutting unit 5 to a position corresponding to the cleaning position based on the electric power supplied from the drive unit 11 even in the cleaning operation for cleaning the dirt attached to the tip of the cutting unit 5.

The cup tray 3 is detachably attached to the main body 2 and is formed in a lattice shape so that a liquid such as a beverage spilled from the cup 4 can be received by a drip tray (not shown) provided below. ing.

The cutting unit 5 has a cutter unit for crushing, mixing, and stirring raw materials at the tip of a shaft connected to the motor, and is configured so that the rotation speed of the motor can be changed according to its application. ing.

The ice making unit 7 supplies ice formed by freezing drinking water for ice drinks based on an ice making method such as a rod type or an auger type.

The syrup supply unit 8 supplies the syrup stored in the syrup tank by pressurizing it with carbon dioxide, etc., supplies it by gravity falling, or supplies it from a BIB (BAG IN BOX). The thing etc. can be used.

The control unit 13 controls the size of the cup (large, medium,
Small) vertical movement amount of the lifting mechanism unit, data such as the rotation speed of the cutter unit that can be changed in speed, a storage unit that stores a program such as a lifting drive pattern of the lifting mechanism unit during beverage manufacturing, It has a controller (both not shown) capable of manually changing the above-mentioned data and program.

FIG. 2 shows one side of the frozen beverage production unit 1 in an open state, and the main body 2 includes an upper portion 20 and a front portion 2.
1A, a side surface portion 21B, a back surface portion 21C, and a base portion 22. The upper portion 20 and the base portion 22 support two columns 24A and 24B that support the elevating mechanism portion 23 so as to be vertically movable. There is. The base portion 22 houses a drip tray 22A that receives the liquid that has dropped through the cup tray 3, and the drip tray 22A
Is a discharge port 22 for discharging the received liquid such as waste liquid to the outside.
B, and the opening / closing of the outlet 22B is controlled by a solenoid valve or the like (not shown).

The lifting mechanism section 23 has a rack section 25 on its rear surface.
A pinion gear 27 that rotates by driving a drive motor 26 is meshed with the rack portion 25. The pinion gear 27 is fixed to the support portion 29 together with the speed reducer 28 that reduces the rotational torque of the drive motor 26 to a predetermined reduction ratio and transmits the rotation torque, and the side surface portion 21B includes the rack portion 25.
The support portion 29 is fixed so that the pinion gear 27 and the pinion gear 27 are in a predetermined meshing state.

The support portion 29 has vertical position detection sensors 30A, 30B, and 30C such as an optical sensor including a pair of a light emitting element and a light receiving element for detecting a predetermined position of the elevating mechanism portion 23. The vertical position detection sensor 30A detects the upper limit position of the elevating mechanism 23, and the vertical position detection sensor 3A
0B detects the lower limit position of the lifting mechanism 23, and the vertical position detection sensor 30C detects the cleaning position of the cutter 53. The lower limit position of the elevating / lowering mechanism portion 23 is a depth position at which the cutter, which will be described later, does not contact the bottom portion of the cup 4 when the cup 4 is placed on the cup tray 3.

The cutting section 5 includes a drive motor 50 that rotates based on the supply of electric power, a shaft 51 connected to the rotating shaft of the drive motor 50, a shaft cover 52 provided coaxially with the shaft 51, and a shaft 51. A cutter 53 made of a metal material that is attached to the tip of the cutter and crushes and mixes the raw materials based on the rotation of the shaft 51.
A drive motor supporting portion 54 that detachably supports the drive motor 50 on the elevating mechanism portion 23, a lid portion 55 formed of a resin material and provided to be movable in the length direction of the shaft cover 52, and a lid portion 55. Has a lid portion support member 56 that supports the attachment / detachment portion and is movably supported in cooperation with the elevating mechanism portion 23 in the longitudinal direction of the columns 24A and 24B. The elevating mechanism portion 23 and the lid portion supporting member 56 are provided. A spring 57 that applies an elastic force that urges the lid supporting member 56 downward in FIG. 2 is coaxially provided on the column 24 </ b> A between and.

The lid portion 55 is formed to have an outer diameter that is inscribed in the cup, and the cup contact portion is formed in a tapered shape in order to enhance the contact with the inner wall of the cup. Further, the surface is coated with fluorine in order to suppress the adhesion of the beverage.

The lid 55 has a pipe connecting portion 55A for connecting the pipe 9, and the cleaning water supplied from the cleaning water supply unit 10 through the pipe 9 in the cleaning process along the shaft cover 52. The cleaning water flow path 55B to be supplied to the cutter 53 side is provided in the cross section.

FIG. 3 shows the frozen beverage manufacturing section 1 from the rear side, and the lifting mechanism section 23 has a detection projection 23A for shielding the vertical position detection sensor from light.
Is moved along the columns 24A and 24B, the optical paths of the vertical position detection sensors 30A, 30B, and 30C are blocked according to the vertical position of the columns. The vertical position detection sensors 30A, 30B, and 30C are turned off when shielded by the detection protrusion 23A, and the control unit 1
3 stops the energization of the drive motor 26 when the vertical position detection sensor is turned off. The front surface portion 21A is formed with an opening portion 21D for passing the drive motor support portion 54 and the lid portion support member 56. The drive motor 26 is
An encoder 26A that generates an output pulse according to the amount of rotation of the drive shaft is provided.

The control unit 13 drives the drive motor 26 when the power of the frozen beverage production unit 1 is turned on to drive the elevator mechanism unit 23.
To the upper limit position. When the lift mechanism 23 reaches the upper limit position, the vertical position detection sensor 30A detects the detection protrusion 23A.
The light is shielded by the light and turned off, and the control unit 13 outputs an energization stop signal for the drive motor 26 to the drive unit 11. The drive unit 11 stops energizing the drive motor 26, which stops the drive motor 26. The control unit 13
With the rotation of the drive motor 26, the output pulse input from the encoder 26A is reset to enter the sales standby state.

Next, the operation of the frozen beverage production section 1 will be described with reference to the above-mentioned drawings and FIGS. 4 (a) to 4 (d).

(A) Raw Material Supply Step FIG. 4 (a) shows a raw material supply step for a frozen beverage,
When the operator operates the sales request signal input unit 12, the sales request signal for the frozen beverage is input to the control unit 13. The control unit 13 includes the ice making unit 7 and the syrup supply unit 8.
A control signal corresponding to the sales volume of frozen beverages is output to. The ice making unit 7 supplies the cup 4 with a preset amount of ice based on the sales amount based on the input of the control signal. Further, the syrup supply unit 8 supplies the cup 4 with a predetermined amount of syrup based on the input of the control signal.

(B) Raw Material Crushing Process FIG. 4 (b) shows a raw material crushing process for frozen beverages.
The control unit 13 outputs an energization start signal to the drive unit 11 when a certain period of time elapses after the control signal is output. The drive unit 11 energizes the drive motor 26 based on the energization start signal to lower the elevating mechanism unit 23 at the sale standby position to the position where the cup 4 is located. In addition, the drive unit 11
Rotates the cutter 53 by energizing the drive motor 50 when the elevating mechanism 23 descends. Cutter 5
The rotation of No. 3 can be varied, and when it first descends, it rotates at low speed until it reaches the lower limit position, and then rotates at high speed. In addition, this variable speed control can be changed based on the conditions of the beverage to be produced, for example, it is driven at a low speed for a certain time from the start of driving the drive motor 50, and at a high speed after the lapse of the fixed time. It may be driven.

The lid support member 56 receives a downward elastic force by the spring 57 when the lifting mechanism 23 is lowered. As a result, the elevator mechanism 23 descends together. When the lid portion 55 comes into contact with the cup 4 due to the lowering of the lid portion supporting member 56, the lid portion 55 comes into close contact with the inner wall surface of the cup 4 due to the elastic force of the spring 57, thereby holding the cup 4 so that it does not move. At the same time, the center of the cup 4 is positioned so that the rotation center of the cutter 53 and the center axis of the cup coincide with each other.

(C) Raw Material Mixing Step FIG. 4 (c) shows a raw material mixing step of a frozen beverage,
When the elevating mechanism 23 reaches the lower limit position, the vertical position detection sensor 30B is shielded from light by the detection protrusion 23A and is turned off.
Therefore, the control unit 13 outputs an inversion signal of the drive motor 26 to the drive unit 11. The drive unit 11 raises the elevating mechanism unit 23 by rotating the drive motor 26 in the reverse direction based on the inversion signal. The control unit 13 counts the output pulses input from the encoder 26A when the lifting mechanism unit 23 moves up. Further, the control unit 13 controls the lifting mechanism unit 2
When the output pulse input from the encoder 26A reaches the pulse count value set in advance in the storage unit at the time of increasing 3, the inversion signal is output to the drive unit 11. The drive unit 11 is
By rotating the drive motor 26 in the reverse direction based on the inversion signal, the elevating mechanism 23 is reciprocated a predetermined number of times along the columns 24A and 24B. In this way, the OFF signal of the vertical position detection sensor 30B and the encoder 26A
By reciprocating the elevating mechanism unit 23 a predetermined number of times based on the output pulse of, the crushing and mixing operations of ice and syrup in the cup 4 reciprocate in the depth direction of the cup 4 by the rotating cutter 53. Done. Lid 55
Prevents the raw material concentrated on the peripheral edge of the cup from leaking out of the cup 4 as the cutter 53 rotates.

(D) Standby Position Transition Process FIG. 4 (d) shows the standby position transition process after the frozen beverage production. When the programmed frozen beverage production process is completed, the control unit 13 energizes the drive unit 11. Output the start signal. The drive unit 11 energizes the drive motor 26 based on the energization start signal, so that the lift mechanism unit 23 moves toward the sales standby position in the pinion gear 27.
To rotate. When the lifting mechanism 23 reaches the upper limit position,
The vertical position detection sensor 30A is shielded by the detection protrusion 23A and turned off, and the control unit 13 causes the drive motor 26
The power supply stop signal is output to the drive unit 11. Drive unit 11
Stops the energization of the drive motor 26, which stops the drive motor 26. The control unit 13 resets the output pulse input from the encoder 26A in accordance with the rotation of the drive motor 26 and enters the sales standby state. The frozen beverage thus produced is provided to the purchaser.

In FIG. 5, the raw materials attached to the cutter 53 and the lid 55 after the frozen beverage is manufactured are drip tray 2
The washing process of washing with the washing water W filled in 2A is shown, and the drip tray 22A and the lid 55 are cut for ease of explanation. After draining the waste liquid in the drip tray 22A through the drain port 22B, the drain port 22B is closed and the cup tray 3 is removed to remove the drip tray 22A.
By filling the cleaning water W from the cleaning water supply unit 10 through the pipe 9 to use the drip tray 22A as a cleaning tank, the raw material attached is washed away while the cutter 53 and the lid 55 are immersed in the cleaning water.

When the controller 13 receives the cleaning command signal from the controller, the controller 13 outputs an energization start signal to the drive unit 11. The drive unit 11 energizes the drive motor 26 based on the energization start signal to lower the elevating mechanism unit 23 to the cleaning position. When the elevating mechanism 23 reaches the cleaning position, the vertical position detection sensor 30C is shielded by the detection projection 23A and turned off, and the control unit 13 outputs an energization stop signal of the drive motor 26 to the drive unit 11. Drive unit 1
In No. 1, the power supply to the drive motor 26 is stopped, so that the drive motor 26 is stopped. At this time, the cutter 5
3 and the lid 55 are arranged inside the drip tray 22A.

Next, the control unit 13 outputs a wash water supply signal to the wash water supply unit 10. The wash water supply unit 10 sends the wash water W to the pipe 9 based on the wash water supply signal. The cleaning water W is supplied from the pipe 9 to the inside of the drip tray 22A via the cleaning water channel 55B. The control unit 13 outputs a wash water stop signal to the wash water supply unit 10 after a lapse of a certain time. The wash water supply unit 10 stops the delivery of the wash water W in response to the wash water stop signal. Then, the control unit 13 outputs an energization start signal to the drive unit 11. The drive unit 11 energizes the drive motor 50 based on the energization start signal to rotate the cutter 53 at a low speed. As a result, the cleaning water W in the drip tray 22A is agitated, and the cutter 53 and the lid 55 immersed in the cleaning water are cleaned.

The control unit 13 outputs an energization stop signal to the drive unit 11 after a lapse of a fixed time. The drive unit 11 stops the power supply to the drive motor 50 based on the power supply stop signal.
This stops the drive motor 50. Control unit 13
Discharges the cleaning water W by opening the electromagnetic valve of the discharge port 22B. In addition, an energization start signal is output to the drive unit 11 to supply power to the drive motor 26. The drive motor 26 raises the lifting mechanism 23 based on the energization. When the lifting mechanism 23 reaches the upper limit position, the vertical position detection sensor 30A
Is shielded by the detection protrusion 23A and turned off, and the control unit 13 sends an energization stop signal of the drive motor 26 to the drive unit 1.
Output to 1. The drive unit 11 stops energizing the drive motor 26, which stops the drive motor 26. The control unit 13 resets the output pulse input from the encoder 26A in accordance with the rotation of the drive motor 26 and enters the sales standby state.

In the above-mentioned washing process, the operator needs to remove the cup tray 3 in advance. For example, the cup tray 3 is constructed by a shutter mechanism or the like which can be mechanically stored, and the cup tray 3 is formed after the beverage is produced. After the tray 3 is stored and the cleaning process is performed, the cleaning water W may be drained, the elevating mechanism 23 may be returned to the selling standby position, and the cup tray 3 that has been stored may be restored to the state before the storage. .

FIG. 6 shows a cleaning process using the cup 4 as another cleaning process, in which the cup 4 and the lid 55 are cut to facilitate the explanation. The cup 4 is supplied from the cup dispenser 6 to the cup tray 3, the elevating mechanism 23 is lowered, and the opening is sealed by the lid 55, and the washing water is introduced into the cup 4 through the pipe 9 and the washing water passage 55B. Supply W. Next, the drive motor 50
Alternatively, the cleaning water W may be agitated to drive the cutter 53 and rotate the cutter 53 to clean the cutter 53 and the lid 55. After completion of the cleaning process, the lifting mechanism 2
3 is moved to the standby position and the cup 4 filled with the washing water W is removed from the cup tray 3.

According to the beverage production apparatus having the above-mentioned frozen beverage production unit 1, ice and syrup are supplied to the cup 4, and the cutter 53 rotating in the cup 4 crushes the ice and mixes it with the syrup to produce the frozen beverage. Since it is manufactured, it is possible to manufacture a frozen drink having a good mouthfeel, which is a mixture of ice and syrup used for ice drinks.

By crushing ice and mixing it with syrup inside the cup 4 using the cutter 53, a frozen beverage can be easily produced using existing equipment without requiring equipment such as a cooling tank. can do.

Further, since there is a cutting part 5 that reciprocates in the depth direction within the cup 4 to mix and agitate ice and syrup, and to stir, the surface side and the bottom side inside the cup 4 are provided. Ice and syrup can be uniformly crushed and mixed without causing uneven crushing or uneven mixing.

Further, a lid 55 which can be raised and lowered together with the cutting portion 5 is provided coaxially with the shaft cover 52, and when the cutter 53 is housed in the cup 4 and the lid 55 seals the cup 4, ice is removed. Since the syrup is crushed and mixed, the center of rotation of the cutter 53 and the center axis of the cup can be aligned with each other, whereby a uniform stirring effect based on the rotation of the cutter 53 can be obtained. Further, the center of rotation of the cutter 53 and the center axis of the cup may be displaced from each other, and the state of formation of vortices generated inside the cup 4 based on the rotation of the cutter 53 may be changed to obtain different stirring properties. Can be given.

Further, since the lid 55 is inscribed in the cup 4 to seal the opening, the frozen beverage can be produced in a stable state without the cup 4 rotating due to the rotation of the cutter 53. , It is possible to prevent the frozen beverage from splashing outside the cup. In particular, the lid 55 is inscribed in the cup 4 to seal the cup 4, so that the edge of the cup that comes into contact with the mouth of the purchaser does not become dirty and liquid dripping can be prevented.

Since the surface of the lid portion 55 is coated with fluorine, the lid portion 55 in the washing process after the beverage is manufactured.
The cleaning property of can be improved.

In the beverage manufacturing process described above, the lift amount is controlled based on the output pulse of the encoder 26A with the lower limit position of the lifting mechanism unit 23 as the reference position, but the upper limit position of the lifting mechanism unit 23 is controlled as the reference position. As a result, the descending amount can be controlled based on the output pulse of the encoder 26A to stir in the depth direction of the cup.
The operation will be described below.

When the elevating mechanism section 23 is at a position other than the upper limit position, the control section 13 outputs an energization signal to the driving section 11 to move the elevating mechanism section 23 to the upper limit position. When the lifting mechanism 23 reaches the upper limit position, the vertical position detection sensor 30A
Is shielded by the detection protrusion 23A and turned off, and the control unit 13 sends an energization stop signal of the drive motor 26 to the drive unit 1.
Output to 1. The drive unit 11 stops energizing the drive motor 26, which stops the drive motor 26. The control unit 13 resets the output pulse input from the encoder 26A as the drive motor 26 rotates.

Next, the control unit 13 outputs an energization start signal to the drive unit 11 when a certain period of time has passed. Drive unit 11
Energizes the drive motor 26 based on the energization start signal to lower the elevating mechanism 23 at the sale standby position to the position where the cup 4 is located. The control unit 13 counts the output pulses of the encoder 26A when the elevating mechanism unit 23 descends, and outputs an energization stop signal of the drive motor 26 to the drive unit 11 when a predetermined pulse count value is reached. Further, the drive unit 11 rotates the cutter 53 by energizing the drive motor 50 when the elevating mechanism unit 23 descends.

The lid portion support member 56 receives a downward elastic force by the spring 57 when the elevating mechanism portion 23 descends. As a result, the elevator mechanism 23 descends together. The lid 55 is inscribed in the cup 4 based on the lowering of the lid support member 56, holds the cup 4 as described above, and positions the center of rotation of the cutter 53 and the center of the cup 4.

The control unit 13 counts the output pulses input from the encoder 26A and causes the drive motor 26 to rotate in the reverse direction when the pulse count value preset in the storage unit according to the size of the cup 4 is reached. Lifting mechanism 23
Rises based on the reverse rotation of the drive motor 26. Further, the control unit 13 reversely rotates the drive motor 26 when the output pulse input from the encoder 26A at the time of reverse rotation reaches the pulse count value preset in the storage unit, so that the lifting mechanism unit 23 is supported by the support column 24A. And 24B are moved back and forth a predetermined number of times. In this way, it is possible to reciprocate the elevating mechanism section 23 a predetermined number of times.

Further, when the above-mentioned lifting mechanism 23 is moved back and forth, a preferable range in the depth direction which is determined according to the cup size, the type of beverage and the like is set, and the encoder 26 is set.
The reciprocating movement of the elevating mechanism unit 23 may be controlled so that the stirring operation by the cutter 53 reciprocates within a range set based on the output pulse input from A.

In the above-described first embodiment, the beverage manufacturing apparatus for manufacturing frozen beverages has been described. However, in addition to supplying ice and liquid such as syrup as raw materials to be supplied to the cup, for example, only ice is supplied. It may be done. In such a case, the ice supplied as the solid content is not limited to ice frozen water, and may be ice frozen raw materials such as syrup, or ice frozen in a sherbet form. In addition, ice may contain solids such as pulp. Further, in a beverage production apparatus having an extraction unit for beverages such as tea, coffee, or black tea, the extracted beverage may be supplied to a cup as a raw material of a frozen beverage instead of syrup, whereby a frozen beverage is obtained. You can increase the number of types.

Also, the beverage to be produced is not limited to frozen beverages, and it can be applied to the production of beverages such as soup mixed with the solid content of beans and the like crushed by the cutter 53.

FIG. 7 shows a beverage manufacturing apparatus according to the second embodiment, in which a cup sealing detection switch 40 for detecting that the lid portion 55 is inscribed in the cup 4 is provided in the elevating mechanism portion 23. 7, the cup sealing detection switch 40 is embedded in a movement restricting portion 23B that is provided in the lower portion of the elevating mechanism portion 23 and restricts the movement of the lid portion supporting member 56.
When the lid support member 56 is pressed against the movement restricting portion 23B by the spring 57 as shown in (a), the cup sealing detection switch 40 is turned off. When the lifting mechanism 23 is lowered based on the rotation of the pinion gear 27, the lid 55 is inscribed in the cup 4, and the lid 57 is closed by the spring 57 compressed between the lifting mechanism 23 and the lid support member 56. The portion 55 comes into close contact with the cup 4. When the elevating mechanism section 23 is further lowered, a gap is created between the lid section supporting member 56 and the movement restricting section 23B.
As shown in (b), the push button portion 40A of the cup sealing detection switch 40 is opened and the cup sealing detection switch 40 is turned off.
N.

According to the second embodiment, by providing the cup sealing detection switch 40 for detecting the sealing of the cup 4, it is possible to accurately detect the timing when the lid 55 seals the cup 4. . This makes it possible to rotate the drive motor 50 of the cutting unit 5 at an appropriate timing by using the ON signal of the cup sealing detection switch 40 as a trigger.

For example, when the ice used as a raw material is hard, the cutter 4 is rotated at a low speed while the cup 4 is rotated.
Even if the cutter 53 is inserted into the inside, the cutter 53 may be blocked by ice and cannot be inserted. In the second embodiment, since the cup sealing timing can be accurately detected, the drive motor 50 can be rotated at high speed by using the ON signal of the cup sealing detection switch 40 as a trigger, and hard ice is used. However, it can be crushed from the upper layer. At this time, since the cup 4 is sealed by the lid 55, the crushed ice does not scatter out of the cup 4.

Further, the rotation stop timing of the cutter 53 can be appropriately set by changing the signal of the cup sealing detection switch 40. For example, in the operation of separating the cutter 53 from the cup 4, the cutter 53 can be rotated until the lid 55 separates from the cup 4. According to this timing control, the cutter 5
3 rises in the cup 4, and the frozen beverage adhering after separating from the layer of the frozen beverage can be removed in the cup 4 based on the centrifugal force, and when the lid 55 is separated from the cup 4. Then, the cutter 53 stops driving. As a result, the amount of frozen beverage remaining on the cutter 53 can be reduced.

The drive motor 50 may be rotated at a high speed after a certain period of time has elapsed since the ON signal of the cup sealing detection switch 40 was output.

Further, when the drive motor 50 is rotationally driven, the output of the cup sealing detection switch 40 can be monitored to detect that an abnormality has occurred due to a change in the signal state. For example, when the ON signal is output during the rotational driving of the drive motor 50, one of the causes is the lid portion 5.
It is conceivable that the sealing of the cup 4 by 5 became incomplete. As another cause, a malfunction of the cup sealing detection switch 40 itself can be considered. In such cases,
By quickly stopping the rotation of the drive motor 50, it is possible to prevent the material from scattering and the device from being damaged.

FIG. 8 shows, as a third embodiment of the present invention, an automatic vending machine for cup-type beverages to which the raw material mixing mechanism in the cup described in the frozen beverage production section 1 is applied, and the cooking section Reference numeral 60 denotes a transport mechanism 6 extending in the horizontal direction.
1, a cup supply device 62 for supplying the cup C, a canister 63 having raw material storage parts 63A, 63B, and 63C for supplying powder raw materials such as cream, coffee, and sugar to the cup C, and a lemon for the cup C. A syrup supply device 64 that delivers syrup such as syrup and fresh cream from a delivery pipe 64B based on the delivery operation of a syrup pump 64A, a hot water tank 65 that supplies hot water to a cup C, and stirring of raw materials and hot water (cooking). ), A stirring mechanism 66 having a rotatable cutter 66A for crushing solid contents such as ice and a lid 66B, and an ice making machine 67 for making ice and storing water used for cooking iced beverages.

The transport mechanism 61 is in the left-right direction (with respect to FIG. 8).
A support frame 68 that extends horizontally in a straight line, a drive pulley 69A and a driven pulley 69B that are rotatably supported at both ends of the support frame 68, and an endless conveyor belt that is stretched between the drive pulley 69A and the driven pulley 69B. 70, a conveyance motor 7 for operating the drive pulley 69A
1, and a main transport portion 73 configured by a sub-frame 72 provided in parallel with the support frame 68, one end fixed to the transport belt 70, and the other end placed on the sub-frame 72, A support frame 75 having a drive pulley 74A and a driven pulley 74B rotatably supported at both ends, an endless conveyor belt 76 stretched between the drive pulley 74A and the driven pulley 74B, and conveyance for operating the drive pulley 74A. Motor 77, conveyor belt 7
The support frame 75 causes the support frame 68
The cup holding mechanism transporting section 80 includes a roller 78 provided so as to be transferred on the surface and a roller 79 provided so as to be transferred on the surface of the sub-frame 72. It has a cup holding mechanism 81 fixed to the conveyor belt 76.

When the transport motor 71 is rotated to drive the transport belt 70, the cup holding mechanism transport unit 80 causes the rollers 78 to support the support frame 68 and the rollers 79 to drive the sub-frame 7.
By rolling on the respective surfaces of No. 2, it smoothly moves in the left-right direction shown.

The cup holding mechanism 81 has a roller 82 so that the cup holding mechanism 81 can roll on the support frame 75 in accordance with the transport operation of the transport belt 76. When the transport motor 77 is rotated to drive the transport belt 76, the roller 82 rolls on the surface of the support frame 75 to smoothly move in the front-back direction shown in the figure.

The carrying motor 71 and the carrying motor 77 are
It rotates in the forward rotation direction or the reverse rotation direction based on a drive signal output from a control unit (not shown), which causes the cup holding mechanism 81 to freely move in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction in FIG.

The cup holding mechanism 81 also receives the cup C supplied from the cup supply device 62.
3 and a cup holding arm 84 for holding the body of the cup C
The cup pedestal 83 is moved in the cup height (vertical) direction according to the size (large, medium, small) of the cup C by a cup pedestal moving mechanism (not shown). Further, the cup gripping arm 84 grips the cup C received by the cup receiving base 83 by opening and closing a pair of arms at an arm interval corresponding to the size of the cup C by an arm opening / closing mechanism (not shown).

FIGS. 9A and 9B show the stirring mechanism 66.
6, the lid portion 6 provided coaxially with the cutter 66A
6B, the lid 66B includes a spring 6 provided coaxially with the cutter 66A as shown in FIG. 9A.
6C is formed so as to come into close contact with the inner wall surface of the cup C held and conveyed by the cup holding mechanism 81 described above. Further, when the cup C is conveyed, it is arranged at a predetermined height position to prevent contact. The raw material received and conveyed by the cup C is crushed and mixed based on the rotation of the cutter 66A, and as shown in FIG. 9 (b),
As the cup pedestal 83 moves up and down, the cup is agitated in the depth direction from the surface to the bottom of the cup. At this time, the lid portion 66B comes into close contact with the inner wall surface of the cup C based on the elastic force of the spring 66C, and prevents the raw material from spilling from the cup C.

The operation of producing a frozen beverage with the above cup-type beverage vending machine will be described below.

When the beverage selection button (not shown) is pressed by the purchaser, the control section causes the cup supply device 62 to execute the cup supply operation. The cup supply device 62 supplies the cup C to the cup holding mechanism 81. Cup holding mechanism 81
Receives the cup C by the cup receiving base 83 and holds and fixes the cup C by the cup gripping arm 84. Next, the control unit drives the carry motor 71 and the carry motor 77 to move the cup holding mechanism 81 to the raw material supply position. By this movement, syrup and ice are supplied to the cup C.

Next, the control section moves the cup holding mechanism 81 to a position where the stirring mechanism 66 is located. The control unit energizes the drive motor of the cutter 66A to rotationally drive the cutter 66A, and the cup C held by the cup holding arm 84.
Together with the cup pedestal 83 in the direction of the cutter 66A. The lid portion 66B is inscribed in the cup C based on the rise of the cup receiving base 83, thereby sealing the cup C. The cutter 66A crushes and mixes ice and syrup in the sealed cup. This cup holder 83
The cutter 66A moves up and down while crushing and mixing the raw materials, whereby the frozen beverage in the cup C is stirred in the depth direction.

Upon completion of the frozen beverage manufacturing process, the control unit drives the cup holding mechanism transporting unit 80 to move the cup holding mechanism 81 to a sales port (not shown). The cup gripping arm 84 separates the gripped cup C at the selling port. The control unit moves the cup holding mechanism 81 to the standby position. In this way, frozen beverages are sold to purchasers.

As described above, the cup C held by the cup holding mechanism 81 is moved up and down with respect to the cutter 66A to grind and mix the raw material containing the solid content, so that the frozen beverage can be easily prepared. It is possible to manufacture, and it is possible to increase the variety of beverages sold in a cup-type beverage vending machine without major equipment remodeling or addition of equipment.

FIG. 10 shows, as a fourth embodiment, a stirring mechanism 66 for raising and lowering a cutter 66A and a cup holding mechanism 81 having a drip tray 22A on a cup holder 83, which is the same as that of the third embodiment. The parts having the function of are given the same reference numerals.

The stirring mechanism 66 has an elevating mechanism section for elevating and lowering a drive motor 660 for rotationally driving the cutter 66A inside the main body 661. The elevating mechanism section is a motor 66.
2, a worm shaft 663 driven to rotate by the motor 662, and a drive motor support member 664 having a nut portion 664A screw-engaged with the worm shaft 663.
And a supporting portion 6 for supporting the end of the worm shaft 663.
65 and the drive motor support member 664 to the guide rail 66.
6A has a guide member 666 slidably supported, and by rotating the motor 662, the nut portion 664A engaged with the worm shaft 663 moves in the vertical direction, thereby enabling the cutter 66A to move up and down. .

The cup cradle 83 is supported by the cup holding mechanism 81 and is configured to be movable up and down, and a pair of movable tray portions 83A for mounting a cup (not shown), and the tray portion 83A are movable. The tray portion 83A is rotatably supported by the shaft 83D.
A drain port 22B is provided in the drip tray 22A and a drain pipe (not shown) is connected to the drain port 22B.

The cup holding mechanism 81 is brought into contact with the protruding portion 83B so that the tray portion 83A is centered around the shaft 83D.
A tray drive member 81A for rotating the is attached to the side surface.

A drive shaft 660A for connecting the cutter 66A is connected to the rotary shaft of the drive motor 660. The drive shaft 660A has a spring 66C for urging the lid 66B downward and a spring 66.
A support portion 660B that supports C is provided.

11 (a) to 11 (c) show the cup holding mechanism 81, (a) is a state viewed from the top, (b)
And (c) shows the state seen from the front direction. The tray portion 83A is configured to drip the liquid dropped on the tray to the drip tray 2
An opening a is formed so that it can be received by 2A. The tray portion 83A is raised by the rotation of a worm shaft 85, which is built into the cup holding mechanism 81 and screw-engaged (not shown) with the cup holder 83, by a motor 86. Then, the projection 83 </ b> B protruding from the side surface of the cup holding mechanism 81 and the tray drive member 8
The contact with 1A causes a rotational force about the shaft 83D of the tray support portion 83C, which causes the upper portion of the drip tray 22A to open as shown in (c). When the tray portion 83A rotates, the optical sensor 81B provided on the front surface of the cup holding mechanism 81 is shielded from light and the rotational drive of the worm shaft 85 is stopped. The optical sensor 81B is a reflected light receiving type sensor in which a light emitting element and a light receiving element are integrated, but may be, for example, a contact type switch. In this way, the pair of tray portions 83A
By retracting and opening the upper part of the drip tray 22A, it becomes possible to insert the cutter 66A and the lid portion 66B into the drip tray 22A and wash with hot water. At this time, the cup gripping arm 84 moves the cutter 66A.
And it is preferable to open the cover 66B to the maximum amount so as not to interfere with the cover 66B. Worm shaft 8 after cleaning
The pair of tray portions 83A is restored to the state shown in (b) by rotating 5 to lower the cup holder 83.

FIG. 12 shows a cutter 66A and a lid 66.
B moves up along with the cup holder 83. Drip tray 2
2A shows the inserted state. In addition, in the figure,
Tray portion 83 located on the front side of the paper with respect to the cutter 66A
Illustration of A and the tray drive member 81A is omitted.

The cup holding mechanism 81 moves to the hot water supply position after the cup type beverage is sold. When reaching the hot water supply position, the cup holder 83 is raised to open the tray portion 83A, and the hot water is received in the drip tray 22A. When hot water is received, the cup holder 83 is lowered and moved to the lower part of the stirring mechanism 66. When reaching the lower part of the stirring mechanism 66, the cup support 83 is raised to open the tray portion 83A. The stirring mechanism 66 lowers the cutter 66A and the lid 66B based on the drive of an elevating mechanism built in the main body 661 to immerse the cutter 66A in the hot water of the drip tray 22A and rotate the cutter 66A in the hot water at a low speed. At this time, the cutter 6
Although the molten metal surface rises due to the rotation of 6A, since the drip tray 22A has a shape in which the inner diameter of the upper opening is enlarged, the washing water does not overflow from the edge. Further, by rotating the cutter 66A, the cleaning of the inside of the drip tray 22A, the cutter 66A, and the lid 66B is promoted, and the wash water can be quickly drained from the drain port 22B based on the formation of the stirring vortex. it can.

According to the above-described fourth embodiment, the drip tray 22A is housed in the cup holder 83 which can be moved up and down, and the stirring mechanism 66 is also configured to be moved up and down. Since the part 66B is soaked in hot water for hot water washing, the cutter 66A and the lid part 66B can be kept clean. Further, since the cutter 66A and the cup holder 23 are configured to approach each other, the reciprocating drive amount of the elevating mechanism portion that drives them can be reduced, and the configuration can be made compact.

In the above-mentioned structure, the hot water is supplied to the drip tray 22A with the drainage port 22B always open. However, in this case, the hot water amount required for hot water washing is constant for a certain time after the hot water is supplied. It is necessary to determine the diameter of the drain port 22B so that it can be secured in the drip tray 22A.

Further, a valve device such as a solenoid valve may be provided at the drainage port 22B to control the drainage of the hot water for cleaning.

FIG. 13 shows, as a fifth embodiment, an automatic vending machine for cup-type beverages in which a washing tank 22C is provided below a stirring mechanism 66. The washing tank 22C and the hot water tank 65 are connected to the washing tank 22C. Hot water piping 65A for supplying hot water for cleaning,
It has a drain pipe 22D for draining hot water from the cleaning tank 22C.
The drainage pipe 22D is always open, and its diameter is set so that the washing water is received in the washing tank 22C for a certain time (the time required for the washing operation). The hot water tank 65 is provided with a solenoid valve (not shown) that controls opening and closing of the hot water pipe 65A. The cleaning tank 22C is provided at a position where it does not interfere with the support frame 75 of the cup holding mechanism transporting section 80. Further, the stirring mechanism 66 incorporates the elevating mechanism section described in the third embodiment, and the elevating mechanism section moves the cutter 66A and the lid section 66B in the vertical direction to receive the cleaning solution received in the cleaning tank 22C. Immerse in hot water. The rest of the configuration is similar to that of the third embodiment.

In the fifth embodiment, the hot water is supplied to the washing tank 22C through the hot water pipe 65A by opening the solenoid valve of the hot water tank 65 after the frozen beverage is manufactured. After a lapse of a certain time from the start of supplying the hot water, the elevating mechanism of the stirring mechanism 66 is driven to lower the cutter 66A and the lid 66B, thereby immersing the hot water in the washing tank 22C. Next, the cutter 66A is rotationally driven at a low speed to wash the cutter 66A and the lid 66B. This hot water is drained from the drain pipe 22D.

According to the fifth embodiment, the cutter 66
By arranging the cleaning tank 22C capable of immersing A and the lid portion 66B so as to be positioned in the reciprocating movement path of the cutter 66A, the raw materials attached to the cutter 66A and the lid portion 66B can be quickly washed after the frozen beverage is manufactured. The inside of the vending machine can be kept clean.

In the first to fifth embodiments described above,
Regarding the lid portion that seals the cup, the cup contact portion is formed in a tapered shape in order to improve the contact with the inner wall of the cup, but for example, an annular seal ring made of an elastic material such as fluororubber is used. You may make it provide in a cup contact part. In addition, by exposing the bottom of the lid (cup side) to a shape that allows the cutter to be housed in the cross section, it is possible to prevent the cutter from being exposed and accidentally contact the cutter. Can be prevented.

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As described above, according to the beverage manufacturing method and the beverage manufacturing apparatus of the present invention, the raw material containing the solid content supplied to the container is crushed in the container to manufacture the beverage. Even if there is a size restriction, frozen beverages can be easily manufactured by effectively utilizing existing raw materials and equipment.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a beverage manufacturing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view in which one of the frozen beverage manufacturing units is opened.

FIG. 3 is a rear view in which one side of the frozen beverage manufacturing unit is opened.

4A to 4D are operation diagrams when a frozen beverage is manufactured by a frozen beverage manufacturing unit.

FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a cleaning process of a frozen beverage manufacturing unit.

FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view showing another cleaning process of the frozen beverage manufacturing section.

FIG. 7 is a schematic configuration diagram of a beverage manufacturing apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a schematic configuration diagram of a cup-type beverage vending machine to which a raw material mixing mechanism in a cup according to a third embodiment of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 9 is a schematic configuration diagram of a stirring mechanism of a cup-type beverage vending machine.

FIG. 10 is a side view of a cup holding mechanism in which a drip tray is provided on a cup holder according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 shows a cup holding mechanism according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is a top view, (b) is a front view, and (c).
Is a front view of the cup pedestal raised

FIG. 12 is a side view showing a hot water washing state according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a schematic configuration diagram of a cup-type beverage vending machine to which a raw material mixing mechanism in a cup according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention is applied.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, Frozen Beverage Manufacturing Department 2, Main Body 3, Cup Tray 4, Cup 5, Cutting Section 6, Cup Dispenser 7, Ice Making Section 8, Syrup Supply Section 9, Piping 10, Wash Water Supply Section
11, drive unit 12, sales request signal input unit 13, control unit 20, upper portion 21D, opening portion 21A, front surface portion 21B, side surface portion 2
1C, back part 22, base part 22A, drip tray 22B, discharge port 22C, cleaning tank 22D, drain pipe 23, lifting mechanism part 23A, detection protrusion 23B, movement restricting part 24A, support column 24B, support column 25, rack part 26A, encoder
26, drive motor 27, pinion gear 28, speed reducer 29, support portion 30A, vertical position detection sensor 30B, vertical position detection sensor 30C, vertical position detection sensor 40, cup sealing detection switch 40A, push button portion 50, drive motor 51, Shaft 52, Shaft Cover 53, Cutter 54, Drive Motor Support 55, Lid 55B, Wash Water Flow Path 55A, Pipe Connection 56, Lid Support 57, Spring 60, Cooking 61, Transfer Mechanism 62, Cup Feeder 63, canister 63A, raw material storage unit 64A, syrup pump 64, syrup supply device 6
4B, delivery pipe 65, hot water tank 65A, hot water pipe 66, stirring mechanism 6
6A, cutter 66B, lid 66C, spring 67, ice maker 6
8, support frame 69A, drive pulley 69B, driven pulley 70, conveyance belt 71, conveyance motor 72, subframe 73, main conveyance section 74A, drive pulley 74B, driven pulley 75, support frame 76, conveyance belt 77, conveyance motor 78 , Roller 79, roller 80, cup holding mechanism transport unit 81, cup holding mechanism 81A, tray drive member 81B, optical sensor 82,
Roller 83, cup holder 83A, tray portion 83B, protrusion 83C, tray support portion 83D, shaft 84, cup gripping arm 85, worm shaft 8
6, motor 660, drive motor 660A, drive shaft 660
B, support portion 661, main body 662, motor 663, worm shaft 664, drive motor support member 664A, nut portion 6
65, support portion 666, guide member 666A, guide rail

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Claims (36)

[Claims] 1. A container for receiving a drink for sale is prepared, the raw material of the drink for sale containing at least a solid content is supplied to the container, the solid content of the raw material is crushed in the container, and the crushed product is crushed. A method for producing a beverage, comprising mixing raw materials to produce the sold beverage. 2. A container for receiving a drink for sale is prepared, the raw material of the drink for sale containing at least a solid content is supplied to the container, the container is covered with a lid, and the container is sealed. The method for producing a beverage, wherein the solid content of the raw material is pulverized in the mixture, and the pulverized raw material is mixed to produce the beverage for sale. 3. A container for receiving a drink for sale is prepared, the raw material of the drink for sale containing at least a solid content is supplied to the container, the solid content of the raw material is crushed in the container, and the crushed powder is crushed. A beverage manufacturing method, wherein the raw materials are stirred in the depth direction, and the raw materials crushed based on the stirring are mixed to manufacture the sold beverage. 4. A container for receiving a drink for sale is prepared, the raw material of the drink for sale containing at least a solid content is supplied to the container, the container is covered with a lid, and the container is sealed. Wherein the solid content of the raw material is crushed, the crushed raw material is stirred in the depth direction, and the crushed raw material is mixed based on the stirring to produce the beverage for sale. Beverage manufacturing method. 5. The beverage manufacturing method according to claim 1, wherein the raw material is crushed while holding the container. 6. The beverage manufacturing method according to claim 2, wherein the container is sealed by bringing the lid into close contact with an inner peripheral wall of the container. 7. The beverage manufacturing method according to claim 6, wherein the container is positioned based on the sealing. 8. The beverage manufacturing method according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the stirring is reciprocated in the depth direction of the container. 9. The beverage manufacturing method according to claim 1, wherein the mixing is performed in the container simultaneously with the pulverization. 10. The beverage manufacturing method according to claim 1, wherein the raw material of the sold beverage containing the solid content is ice. 11. The beverage manufacturing method according to claim 1, wherein the raw material of the sold beverage containing the solid content is ice and liquid. 12. The beverage manufacturing method according to claim 10, wherein the ice is formed by an ice making machine for iced beverages. 13. The beverage manufacturing method according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the ice is formed by freezing syrup. 14. The beverage manufacturing method according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the container is a cup. 15. The beverage manufacturing method according to claim 1, wherein the device is washed after the manufacturing process of the beverage for sale is completed. 16. The method according to claim 2, wherein the timing at which the container is sealed by the lid is detected, and the pulverization of the solid content is started based on the timing. Beverage manufacturing method. 17. The beverage production according to claim 2 or 4, wherein a timing at which the container is separated from the lid is detected, and mixing of the raw materials is stopped based on the timing. Method. 18. A container for receiving a beverage for sale, and a crushing means for producing the beverage for sale by crushing and mixing the raw material of the beverage for sale containing at least solid content supplied to the container inside the container. A beverage manufacturing apparatus comprising a control means for crushing and mixing the raw materials while moving in the depth direction of the container. 19. The crushing means includes a cutter for crushing the raw material received in the container based on a rotation operation, a cutter drive motor for rotationally driving the cutter, and inserting the cutter into the stationary container. And a lid that seals the container in a state where the cutter is inserted inside the container by lowering the lifting mechanism part. The beverage manufacturing device according to claim 18. 20. The beverage manufacturing apparatus according to claim 19, wherein the lifting mechanism has a sensor that detects that the lid has sealed the container. 21. The lid according to claim 19, wherein the lid is provided coaxially with a rotation shaft of the cutter and is brought into close contact with an inner wall portion of the container based on a descending operation of the elevating mechanism portion. Beverage production equipment. 22. The container is positioned so that the center of rotation of the cutter and the central axis of the container coincide with each other by closely contacting the inner wall of the container with the lid. Beverage manufacturing apparatus according to the item. 23. The container is positioned so that the center of rotation of the cutter and the central axis of the container are displaced from each other by closely contacting the inner wall of the container with the lid. Item Beverage manufacturing apparatus according to Item 19. 24. The beverage manufacturing apparatus according to claim 19, wherein the lid has a shape to accommodate the cutter in a cross section when the lid is in a non-contact state with the container. 25. The beverage manufacturing method according to claim 18, wherein the control means drives the cutter at a low speed when lowering the elevating mechanism to insert the cutter into the container. apparatus. 26. The control means controls the drive of the elevating mechanism so as to reciprocate the cutter in the depth direction of the container with a reciprocal movement amount according to the size of the container. Item 18. The beverage manufacturing apparatus according to Item 18. 27. The crushing means, a cutter for crushing the raw material received in the container based on a rotation operation, a cutter driving motor for rotationally driving the cutter, and a container for moving the container by moving the container. It has a container holding part which inserts the cutter inside, and a lid which seals the container in a state where the cutter is inserted inside the container by raising the container holding part. Item 18. The beverage manufacturing apparatus according to item 18. 28. The beverage manufacturing apparatus according to claim 18, wherein the crushing unit includes a cleaning unit that cleans the attached raw material with cleaning water after manufacturing the sold beverage. 29. The beverage production according to claim 28, wherein the cleaning means performs cleaning by immersing a lid and a cutter in a cleaning tank filled with the cleaning water and rotating the cutter. apparatus. 30. The beverage manufacturing apparatus according to claim 29, wherein the cleaning tank is a drip tray that receives waste liquid. 31. The beverage manufacturing apparatus according to claim 28, wherein the cleaning unit performs cleaning by immersing a lid and a cutter in a container filled with the cleaning water and rotating the cutter. . 32. The beverage manufacturing apparatus according to claim 28, wherein the cleaning means supplies the cleaning water through a cleaning water channel formed in a cross section of the lid. 33. The beverage according to claim 28, wherein the cleaning means is provided with a cleaning tank for immersing and cleaning the lid and the cutter in cleaning water so as to be located in a reciprocating movement path of the cutter. Manufacturing equipment. 34. The crushing means includes a cutter for crushing the raw material received in the container based on a rotation operation, a cutter drive motor for rotationally driving the cutter, and the cutter in the depth direction of the container. It has an elevating mechanism part for reciprocating movement, a container holding part for movably supporting the container in the direction of the cutter, and a lid for sealing the container in a state where the cutter is inserted inside the container. Claim 18
Beverage manufacturing apparatus according to the item. 35. The container holding part is provided with a tray part in which the mounting part of the container is formed so as to be separable, and is provided below the tray part to receive liquid spilled at the time of beverage production, and after the beverage production 35. The beverage manufacturing apparatus according to claim 34, further comprising a waste liquid tray that receives cleaning water for cleaning the cutter and the lid. 36. The waste liquid tray is washed by immersing the cutter and the lid, which are inserted into the waste liquid tray when the waste liquid tray is relatively close to the container holding portion, in washing water received inside the tray. The beverage manufacturing apparatus according to claim 35.