JP2006024138A - Beverage blender - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a beverage blender capable of blending beverages according to a use's taste. <P>SOLUTION: The beverage blender is provided with a usage ratio selecting means 21 for selecting usage ratios of two or more kinds of coffee beans in regular coffee blended from two or more kinds of coffee beans. Two or more kinds of coffee beans are used at the usage ratios selected by the usage ratio selecting means 21 to blend the regular coffee. The usage ratio selecting means 21 selects the usage ratio of each kind of coffee beans in any numerical value to accord with a user's taste in detail. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a beverage blending device that blends beverages according to user preferences.

  Conventionally, for example, in a cup-type beverage vending machine in which a beverage selected by a user is prepared from a raw material, put in a cup and provided and sold, a beverage having a user's favorite taste can be prepared (for example, (See Patent Document 1).

In general, you can choose the strength of regular coffee from “deep, normal, and light”, and the amount of cream and sugar in beverages that use cream and sugar is “large, normal, low” It is possible to select the presence or absence of ice in the case of a cold drink.
JP 2001-93042 A (page 2-4, FIG. 1)

  However, user preferences have been diversified, and there is a problem that such various preferences cannot be adequately addressed only by options that have been selectable until now.

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a point, and it aims at providing the drink preparation apparatus which can prepare the drink according to a user's more various taste.

  The beverage blending device according to claim 1 is a use ratio selection means for selecting a use ratio of a plurality of kinds of ingredients in a beverage prepared by using a plurality of kinds of ingredients, and a use ratio selected by the use ratio selection means. And a blending means for blending a beverage using a plurality of types of ingredients, and a beverage according to the user's preference can be blended.

  The beverage blending device according to claim 2 is the beverage blending device according to claim 1, wherein the use ratio selecting means selects the use ratio for each raw material with an arbitrary numerical value, and can respond finely to the user's preference. .

  The beverage blending device according to claim 3 is the beverage blending device according to claim 1, wherein the use ratio selecting means selects from a plurality of preset use ratio patterns of different use ratios, and easily You can choose.

  The beverage blending device according to claim 4 is the beverage blending device according to claim 1, wherein the use ratio selecting means selects for each ingredient from a plurality of different usage patterns preset for each ingredient. Easy to choose.

  The beverage blending device according to claim 5 comprises volume selection means for selecting the volume of the beverage, and blending means for blending the beverage using the amount of the raw material corresponding to the volume selected by the volume selection means. The beverage can be prepared according to the user's preference.

  The beverage blending device according to claim 6 is a temperature selection means for selecting the temperature of the hot beverage, and a certain amount of hot drink in which the mixing ratio of hot water and water is adjusted so as to be the temperature selected by the temperature selection means. And a blending means for blending the beverage, and a beverage according to the user's preference can be blended.

  The beverage blending device according to claim 7 comprises a carbonate amount selection means for selecting the carbonate amount of the carbonated beverage, and a blend means for preparing the carbonated beverage having the carbonate amount selected by the carbonate amount selection means. It is possible to prepare a beverage according to the user's preference.

  The beverage preparation apparatus according to claim 8 prepares a beverage using cooking water selection means for selecting cooking water to be used from a plurality of types of cooking water and cooking water selected by the cooking water selection means. It is possible to prepare a beverage according to the user's preference.

  According to the beverage blending device of the first aspect, it is possible to select the usage ratio of the plurality of types of ingredients in the beverage to be formulated using a plurality of types of ingredients, and the beverage according to the user's preference can be formulated.

  According to the beverage blending device according to claim 2, in addition to the effect of the beverage blending device according to claim 1, the use ratio for each raw material can be selected with an arbitrary numerical value, and it can correspond to the user's preference finely.

  According to the beverage blending device of claim 3, in addition to the effects of the beverage blending device of claim 1, it is possible to easily select from a plurality of preset usage ratio patterns of different usage ratios.

  According to the beverage blending device of claim 4, in addition to the effect of the beverage blending device of claim 1, it is possible to easily select for each ingredient from a plurality of different usage patterns preset for each ingredient.

  According to the beverage blending device of claim 5, the volume of the beverage can be selected, and the beverage according to the user's preference can be blended.

  According to the beverage preparation device of the sixth aspect, the temperature of the hot beverage can be selected, and the beverage according to the user's preference can be prepared.

  According to the beverage blending apparatus of the seventh aspect, the amount of carbonated carbonated beverage can be selected, and the beverage according to the user's preference can be formulated.

  According to the beverage blending device of the eighth aspect, the cooking water to be used can be selected from a plurality of types of cooking water, and the beverage according to the user's preference can be blended.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 show a first embodiment, in which 11 is a beverage preparation device, and this beverage preparation device 11 prepares a beverage selected by inserting money from a user and puts it in a cup. It consists of a cup-type beverage vending machine that provides and sells beverages with cups.

  The beverage blending device 11 is provided on the front surface of the vending machine body and is operated by a user who wants to purchase a cup of beverage, a blending means 13 for blending a beverage selected by the manipulation unit 12, and an operation A control unit 14 for controlling the blending means 13 in accordance with the operation of the unit 12 is provided.

  The operation unit 12 selects a money processing means for processing money input by a user, a product selection means for selecting a beverage, and a usage ratio of a plurality of types of ingredients in a beverage prepared using a plurality of types of ingredients. Usage ratio selection means 21 and the like are provided.

  The blending means 13 creates a plurality of types of raw material supply means for storing and supplying beverage ingredients by type, hot water supply means for boiling and supplying hot water, cold water supply means for producing and supplying cold water, and carbonated water Carbonated water supply means, ice supply means for producing and supplying ice, cup supply means for storing and supplying the cup, and the like. The raw material supply means includes powder raw materials, regular coffee beans, liquid concentrated raw materials, and the like. The raw material supply means, hot water supply means, cold water supply means, and carbonated water supply means can adjust the supply amount.

  The use ratio selection means 21 can select a blend ratio of regular coffee using a plurality of types of coffee beans. For example, a blend of three types of coffee 1 (mocha), coffee 2 (Kiliman), and coffee 3 (Brazil) The ratio can be selected.

  The use ratio selection means 21 is provided with a numerical value display unit 22 for displaying the respective use ratios numerically for each of the three types of coffee beans, and an input unit (not shown) for inputting a numerical value is provided for each numerical value display unit 22 ing. As an input unit, a numerical value addition button or a numerical subtraction button is provided for each numerical value display unit 22 to add or subtract numerical values, or numerical values are input to each numerical value display unit 22 using a numeric keypad. Automatic adjustment or input adjustment is performed so that the total value of all the numerical values becomes 100%. In addition, 0% can be selected for any one of the three types.

  Then, when the user selects a regular coffee blend, the use ratio selecting means 21 selects the use ratio for each coffee bean with an arbitrary numerical value, so that the blending means 13 has three types according to the selected use ratio. Or prepare regular coffee using two kinds of coffee beans. The prepared regular coffee is put in a cup and provided to the user from the sales outlet of the vending machine body.

  Thus, the usage ratio of the plurality of types of coffee beans in regular coffee prepared using a plurality of types of coffee beans can be selected, and the blend ratio can be adjusted according to the user's preference.

  In addition, if the usage ratio for each coffee bean can be selected with an arbitrary numerical value, it is possible to respond precisely to the user's preference.

  Next, FIG. 3 shows a second embodiment.

  As in the first embodiment, the use ratio selection means 21 is capable of selecting a blend ratio of three types of coffee 1 (mocha), coffee 2 (Kiliman), and coffee 3 (Brazil).

  In the usage ratio selection means 21, a plurality of usage ratio patterns in which the usage ratios of the three types of coffee beans are set in advance are provided, and a usage ratio pattern display section 24 for displaying the plurality of usage ratio patterns is provided. A usage ratio pattern selection button 25 is provided for each pattern display section 24.

  When the user selects a regular coffee blend, the usage ratio pattern selection of the desired usage ratio pattern is selected from the plurality of usage ratio patterns displayed on the usage ratio pattern display unit 24 of the usage ratio selection means 21. By selecting by pressing the button 25, the blending means 13 blends regular coffee using the three types of coffee beans in the selected usage ratio pattern.

  In this way, since it is only necessary to select from a plurality of preset usage ratio patterns of different usage ratios, selection by the user can be facilitated.

  Next, FIG. 4 shows a third embodiment.

  As in the first embodiment, the use ratio selection means 21 is capable of selecting a blend ratio of three types of coffee 1 (mocha), coffee 2 (Kiliman), and coffee 3 (Brazil).

  The usage ratio selection means 21 sets a usage pattern of more, less, and none for each of the three types of coffee beans, displays a usage pattern for each of the three types of coffee beans, and selects a usage pattern that can be selected. Button 27 is provided.

  When the user selects a regular coffee blend, the usage pattern selection button 27 of the usage ratio selection means 21 selects a usage pattern with more, less, and none for each of the three types of coffee beans. The blending means 13 blends regular coffee using three or two coffee beans at the selected usage ratio.

  In this way, since it is only necessary to select from a plurality of different usage patterns preset for each coffee bean, selection by the user can be facilitated.

  In addition, in 1st thru | or 3rd embodiment, what makes it possible to select the usage-ratio of the multiple types of raw material in the drink mix | blended using a multiple types of raw material is not limited to regular coffee, instant coffee, etc. Is also possible.

  Next, FIG. 5 shows a fourth embodiment.

  The operation unit 12 is provided with volume selection means 31 for selecting the volume of the beverage. In this capacity selection means 31, for example, the capacity of hot instant coffee can be selected, and a capacity selection button 32 for setting more, standard, less, and demitas (small amount), and displaying and selecting each capacity. Is provided. It should be noted that the variable width of the capacity is set to about 20 to 50 cc so as not to become too fine.

  Then, when the user selects hot instant coffee, the volume selection means 31 selects the volume, so that the blending means 13 uses the amount of raw material corresponding to the selected volume to prepare the hot instant coffee. Mix. Further, the cup is previously stored in the cup supply means corresponding to the capacity, and the cup corresponding to the capacity is supplied and used.

  Thus, since the capacity | capacitance of a drink can be selected by the capacity | capacitance selection means 31, the drink according to a user's liking can be prepared.

  Next, FIG. 6 shows a fifth embodiment.

  The operation unit 12 is provided with temperature selection means 35 for selecting the temperature of a hot beverage such as hot instant coffee. The temperature selection means 35 is provided with a temperature selection button 36 that sets standard, slightly warm and slimy as the temperature of the hot beverage, and displays and allows selection for each of these temperatures.

  Then, when the user selects hot instant coffee, the temperature is selected by the temperature selection means 35 so that the blending means 13 adjusts the mixing ratio of hot water and water so that the selected temperature is reached. Prepare a quantity of hot instant coffee.

  Usually, hot instant coffee is prepared with hot water of about 90 ° C. as a standard, but cold water is added to hot water by selecting a little slimy or warm. With the addition of cold water, the warmth is about 80-85 ° C and the warmth is about 75-80 ° C. When cold water is added, the amount of hot water is reduced in advance so that a constant amount is obtained when the light is adjusted.

  In this way, the temperature of the hot beverage can be selected by the temperature selection means 35, and a beverage according to the user's preference can be prepared.

  Next, FIG. 7 shows a sixth embodiment.

  The operation unit 12 is provided with a carbonic acid quantity selection means 39 for selecting the carbonic acid quantity of a cold drink (carbonated drink) containing carbonic acid. In this carbonic acid amount selection means 39, there is provided a carbonic acid amount selection button 40 that sets non-carbonic acid, fine carbonic acid, weak carbonic acid, and strong carbonic acid as the carbonic acid amount, and displays each of these carbonic acid amounts and allows selection.

  When the user selects a carbonated beverage, the carbonated quantity is selected by the carbonated quantity selection means 39 so that the blending means 13 can change the ratio of carbonated water and cold water corresponding to the selected carbonated quantity. And carbonated drink.

  In this way, the carbonated amount of the carbonated beverage can be selected by the carbonated amount selecting means 39, and the beverage according to the user's preference can be prepared.

  Next, FIG. 8 shows a seventh embodiment.

  The operation unit 12 is provided with cooking water selection means 43 for selecting cooking water to be used from a plurality of types of cooking water. The cooking water selection means 43 is provided with a cooking water selection button 44 for setting normal and ionic water such as tap water as cooking water, and displaying and selecting each cooking water. In the case of ionic water, in cold beverages, ionic water is supplied from a reservoir that stores ionic water, and in hot beverages, hot water is supplied from a dedicated tank that boils ionic water, or ionic water is heated with a rapid heater. .

  Then, when the user selects a beverage, the preparation means 13 uses the selected cooking water by selecting normal or ionic water as cooking water to be used for the beverage in the cooking water selection means 43, A beverage is prepared by mixing cooking water and powdered or liquid ingredients.

  In this way, the cooking water selection means 43 can select cooking water to be used from a plurality of types of cooking water, and can prepare a beverage according to the user's preference.

  It should be noted that the selection means of each of the above embodiments can be appropriately combined and arranged together in the operation unit 12, and beverages according to various preferences of the user can be prepared.

  In addition, in order to reduce the burden of selecting each time a product is purchased, when operating with a sales method using an ID card or the like, the product selection information is stored in the ID card or the like, and the information stored in the ID card or the like is stored. It may be configured to be a resaleable system.

It is a front view of the usage-ratio selection means of the drink preparation apparatus which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of a drink mixing device same as the above. It is a front view of the use ratio selection means of the drink preparation apparatus which shows the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the use ratio selection means of the drink preparation apparatus which shows the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the use ratio selection means of the drink preparation device which shows the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the usage-ratio selection means of the drink preparation apparatus which shows the 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the use ratio selection means of the drink preparation device which shows the 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the use ratio selection means of the drink preparation device which shows the 7th Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

11 Beverage preparation equipment
13 Preparation means
21 Usage ratio selection method
31 Capacity selection means
35 Temperature selection means
39 Carbonation amount selection means
43 Cooking water selection means

Claims (8)

A use ratio selection means for selecting a use ratio of a plurality of kinds of ingredients in a beverage prepared by using a plurality of kinds of ingredients;
A beverage blending apparatus comprising: a blending unit that blends beverages using a plurality of types of ingredients at a use ratio selected by the use ratio selecting unit. The beverage blending device according to claim 1, wherein the use ratio selecting means selects the use ratio for each raw material with an arbitrary numerical value. The beverage blending device according to claim 1, wherein the usage ratio selecting means selects from a plurality of preset usage ratio patterns of different usage ratios. The beverage blending device according to claim 1, wherein the use ratio selecting means selects for each ingredient from a plurality of different usage patterns preset for each ingredient. A volume selection means for selecting the volume of the beverage;
A beverage blending apparatus comprising: a blending unit that blends a beverage using an amount of raw material corresponding to the volume selected by the volume selection unit. Temperature selection means for selecting the temperature of the hot beverage;
A beverage blending device comprising: a blending unit that blends a certain amount of hot beverage in which a mixing ratio of hot water and water is adjusted so as to be a temperature selected by the temperature selection unit. A carbonate amount selection means for selecting the carbonate amount of the carbonated beverage;
A beverage blending apparatus comprising: a blending unit that blends a carbonated beverage having a carbonated amount selected by the carbonated amount selecting unit. Cooking water selection means for selecting cooking water to be used from a plurality of types of cooking water;
A beverage blending apparatus comprising: a blending unit that blends a beverage using the cooking water selected by the cooking water selection unit.

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