JP2013177178A - Dispenser - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a dispenser available with no problem for a frozen foam of a sparkling drink containing a highly viscous cereal decomposed matter which is produced as a result of mixing with outdoor air through cooling and agitation.SOLUTION: A dispenser is provided with: a tank 10 for storing a sparkling drink containing a cereal decomposed matter and its frozen foam; a nozzle 11 for supplying the frozen foam in the tank 10; a cooling body provided in the tank 10; and an agitating blade mounted on the outside of the cooling body. When viewed in a front and back direction, a front end blade member is arranged between the cooling body and the nozzle 11 to give a forward extrusion force to the frozen foam of the sparkling drink containing a cereal decomposed matter by rotation due to a received driving force.

Description

  The present invention relates to a dispenser for supplying a frozen foam of an effervescent beverage containing a cereal decomposition product.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a frozen beverage dispenser for providing a sherbet-like beverage produced by stirring syrup and ice shaving is known (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2). Frozen beverages handled by such frozen beverage dispensers are required to have a high sugar content in order to prevent equipment damage due to high viscosity (for example, freezing). In addition, the sugar content (brix degree) which is a requirement in the frozen beverage dispenser is, for example, 11 degrees to 14.5 degrees.

JP 2000-163651 A JP 2001-122396 A

  Unlike the frozen beverage described above, the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage such as beer has a lower sugar content than the frozen beverage described above, and the sugar content (brix degree) of beer is, for example, 5.5 degrees. For this reason, when the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage is stirred while cooling, the viscosity becomes high, and further, stirring while cooling further involves outside air such as air, resulting in a frozen foam having a considerably high viscosity. . If a conventional frozen beverage dispenser is diverted to such a frozen foam as it is, various disadvantages occur due to the high viscosity of the frozen foam.

  In view of the above points, an object of the present invention is to provide a dispenser that can be used without problems even with a frozen foam of a cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage having a high viscosity.

  By the way, conventionally, a product in which beer is cooled and frozen is overlaid on a beer beverage. However, the frozen foam supplied by the dispenser of the present invention is composed of a mixture containing fine particles of a frozen cereal decomposed product-containing sparkling beverage and bubbles containing gas that is present between the fine particles and entrained from the outside air. is there. The present invention has been made as a result of intensive studies by the inventors to supply such a frozen foam.

The dispenser according to the first aspect of the present invention comprises:
A tank for storing a sparkling beverage containing cereal decomposition products and its frozen foam;
A nozzle provided on the front side of the tank for supplying a frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage in the tank;
A cooling body provided in the tank and having a cylindrical shape extending in the front-rear direction;
A stirring outer blade that is provided outside the cooling body and moves forward by moving the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage by being rotated by receiving a driving force;
A force that is provided between the cooling body and the nozzle when viewed in the front-rear direction and is pushed forward to the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage by being rotated by receiving a driving force. A tip blade member to give,
Is provided.

In the dispenser according to the first aspect of the present invention,
The tip blade member may have a plurality of tip blades.

In the dispenser according to the first aspect of the present invention,
The tip blade member may have three or more tip blades.

In the dispenser according to the first aspect of the present invention,
The tip blade member has a short tip blade whose wing length is shorter than other tip blades,
The short tip blade may be positioned inward in the radial direction of the stirring outer blade.

In the dispenser according to the first aspect of the present invention,
The tip blade member has a tip blade,
The tip blade may include a rear projecting portion projecting rearward at one end portion in the radial direction and a rear inclined portion tilting rearward toward the other end portion in the radial direction.

The dispenser according to the second aspect of the present invention comprises:
A tank for storing a sparkling beverage containing cereal decomposition products and its frozen foam;
A nozzle provided on the front side of the tank for supplying a frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage in the tank;
A cooling body provided in the tank and having a cylindrical shape extending in the front-rear direction;
A screw-type stirring outer blade that is provided along the outer peripheral surface of the cooling body and moves forward by moving the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage by being rotated by receiving a driving force;
With
The number of turns of the stirring outer blade is 3 or more.

The dispenser according to the third aspect of the present invention comprises:
A tank for storing a sparkling beverage containing cereal decomposition products and its frozen foam;
A nozzle provided on the front side of the tank for supplying a frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage in the tank;
A cooling body provided in the tank and having a cylindrical shape extending in the front-rear direction;
A stirring outer blade that is provided outside the cooling body and moves forward by moving the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage by being rotated by receiving a driving force;
With
The stirring outer blade has an outer blade tip protruding portion protruding forward at a front end portion thereof.

The dispenser according to the fourth aspect of the present invention comprises:
A tank for storing a sparkling beverage containing cereal decomposition products and its frozen foam;
A nozzle provided on the front side of the tank for supplying a frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage in the tank;
A cooling cylinder provided in the tank, having a hollow portion and extending in the front-rear direction, and capable of cooling;
An agitating inner blade that is provided in the hollow portion of the cooling cylinder and moves the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage backward by being rotated by receiving a driving force;
A stirring outer blade that is provided outside the cooling cylinder and moves forward when the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage is rotated by receiving a driving force.
With
A flow rate adjusting plate is provided outside the front side or inside the front side of the cooling cylinder.

In the dispenser according to the fourth aspect of the present invention,
The flow rate adjusting plate may have a circular shape.

In the dispenser according to the fourth aspect of the present invention,
The flow rate adjusting plate may have a fan shape.

In the dispenser according to the fourth aspect of the present invention,
The flow rate adjusting plate may have a circular shape with a notch.

In the dispenser according to the fourth aspect of the present invention,
The flow rate adjusting plate may be formed in a circular shape having a plurality of notches.

In the dispenser according to the fourth aspect of the present invention,
The flow rate adjusting plate may have a semicircular shape.

The dispenser according to the fifth aspect of the present invention is
A tank for storing a sparkling beverage containing cereal decomposition products and its frozen foam;
A nozzle provided on the front side of the tank for supplying a frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage in the tank;
A cooling body provided in the tank and having a cylindrical shape extending in the front-rear direction;
A stirring outer blade that is provided outside the cooling body and moves forward by moving the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage by being rotated by receiving a driving force;
With
A gap C ₁ between the inner surface of the tank and the outer surface of the stirring outer blade is:
0 mm <C ₁ ≦ 7 mm
It has become.

The dispenser according to the sixth aspect of the present invention comprises:
A tank for storing a sparkling beverage containing cereal decomposition products and its frozen foam;
A cooling body provided in the tank, having a cylindrical shape extending in a predetermined direction, and capable of being cooled;
A stirring outer blade that is provided outside the cooling body and moves the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage by being rotated by receiving a driving force;
With
Clearance C ₂ between the outer peripheral surface and the inner surface of the stirring outer blades of the cooling body,
0 mm <C ₂ ≦ 1.5 mm
It has become.

A dispenser according to the seventh aspect of the present invention comprises:
A tank for storing a sparkling beverage containing cereal decomposition products and its frozen foam;
A nozzle provided in the tank for supplying a frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage in the tank;
A piston for opening and closing the nozzle;
A cooling body provided in the tank, having a cylindrical shape extending in a predetermined direction, and capable of being cooled;
A stirring outer blade that is provided outside the cooling body and moves the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage by being rotated by receiving a driving force;
With
The piston has a flat portion having a flat shape or a concave portion having a concave shape at an end that can contact the frozen foam.

In the dispenser according to the seventh aspect of the present invention,
The piston has, at the end, a concave shape portion that is a concave shape,
The longitudinal section of the concave portion may be substantially U-shaped, and the concave portion may have a concave portion having a substantially conical shape.

In the dispenser according to the seventh aspect of the present invention,
The surface of the end of the piston may be made of a hydrophobic material.

The dispenser according to the eighth aspect of the present invention is
A tank for storing a sparkling beverage containing cereal decomposition products and its frozen foam;
A cooling body provided in the tank, having a cylindrical shape extending in a predetermined direction, and capable of being cooled;
A stirring outer blade that is provided outside the cooling body and moves the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage by being rotated by receiving a driving force;
With
The stirring outer blade is eccentrically rotated, and a part of the inner surface of the stirring outer blade is in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the cooling body.

Each dispenser described above
You may further provide the pressurization part which supplies gas in the said tank and makes the pressure in this tank higher than the pressure outside this tank.

Each dispenser described above
A temperature sensor for measuring the temperature in the tank;
A heating unit controlled in response to a measurement result by the temperature sensor;
May be further provided.

Each dispenser described above
A remaining amount measuring unit for measuring the remaining amount of the frozen foam in the tank;
In response to the measurement result from the remaining amount measuring unit, a cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage supply unit that supplies a cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage in the tank;
May be further provided.

A dispenser according to the second to fifth aspects of the present invention is provided.
A force that is provided between the cooling body and the nozzle when viewed in the front-rear direction and is pushed forward to the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage by being rotated by receiving a driving force. You may further provide the tip blade | wing member to give.

The dispensers according to the sixth and eighth aspects of the present invention are:
A nozzle provided on the front side of the tank for supplying a frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage in the tank;
A force that is provided between the cooling body and the nozzle when viewed in the front-rear direction and is pushed forward to the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage by being rotated by receiving a driving force. A tip blade member for providing,
The cooling body may extend in the front-rear direction.

A dispenser according to the seventh aspect of the present invention comprises:
A force that is provided between the cooling body and the nozzle when viewed in the front-rear direction and is pushed forward to the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage by being rotated by receiving a driving force. A tip blade member for giving,
The nozzle is provided on the front side of the tank,
The cooling body may extend in the front-rear direction.

In the dispenser according to the first, third to fifth aspects of the present invention,
The stirring outer blade comprises a screw type,
The number of turns of the stirring outer blade may be 3 or more.

The dispensers according to the sixth and eighth aspects of the present invention are:
A nozzle for supplying a frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage provided in the front side of the tank;
The cooling body extends in the front-rear direction,
The stirring outer blade comprises a screw type,
The number of turns of the stirring outer blade may be 3 or more.

In the dispenser according to the seventh aspect of the present invention,
The nozzle is provided on the front side of the tank,
The cooling body extends in the front-rear direction,
The stirring outer blade comprises a screw type,
The number of turns of the stirring outer blade may be 3 or more.

In the dispenser according to the first, second, fourth and fifth aspects of the present invention,
The stirring outer blade may have an outer blade tip protruding portion protruding forward at a front end portion thereof.

The dispensers according to the sixth and eighth aspects of the present invention are:
A nozzle for supplying a frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage provided in the front side of the tank;
The cooling body extends in the front-rear direction,
The stirring outer blade may have an outer blade tip protruding portion protruding forward at a front end portion thereof.

In the dispenser according to the seventh aspect of the present invention,
The nozzle is provided on the front side of the tank,
The cooling body extends in the front-rear direction,
The stirring outer blade may have an outer blade tip protruding portion protruding forward at a front end portion thereof.

In the dispenser according to the first to third and fifth aspects of the present invention,
The cooling body is a cooling cylinder having a hollow portion,
A stirring inner blade that is provided in the hollow portion of the cooling cylinder and is moved by receiving a driving force to move the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage backward;
A flow rate adjusting plate may be provided outside the front side or inside the front side of the cooling cylinder.

The dispensers according to the sixth and eighth aspects of the present invention are:
The cooling body is a cooling cylinder having a hollow portion and extending in the front-rear direction,
An agitating inner blade that is provided in the hollow portion of the cooling cylinder and moves the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage backward by being rotated by receiving a driving force;
A nozzle provided on the front side of the tank for supplying a frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage in the tank,
A flow rate adjusting plate may be provided outside the front side or inside the front side of the cooling cylinder.

In the dispenser according to the seventh aspect of the present invention,
The nozzle is provided on the front side of the tank,
The cooling body is a cooling cylinder having a hollow portion and extending in the front-rear direction,
A stirring inner blade that is provided in the hollow portion of the cooling cylinder and is moved by receiving a driving force to move the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage backward;
A flow rate adjusting plate may be provided outside the front side or inside the front side of the cooling cylinder.

In the dispenser according to the first to fourth aspects of the present invention,
A gap C ₁ between the inner surface of the tank and the outer surface of the stirring outer blade is:
0 mm <C ₁ ≦ 7 mm
It may be.

The dispensers according to the sixth and eighth aspects of the present invention are:
A nozzle for supplying a frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage provided in the front side of the tank;
The cooling cylinder extends in the front-rear direction,
A gap C ₁ between the inner surface of the tank and the outer surface of the stirring outer blade is:
0 mm <C ₁ ≦ 7 mm
It may be.

In the dispenser according to the seventh aspect of the present invention,
The nozzle is provided on the front side of the tank,
The cooling cylinder extends in the front-rear direction,
A gap C ₁ between the inner surface of the tank and the outer surface of the stirring outer blade is:
0 mm <C ₁ ≦ 7 mm
It may be.

In the dispenser according to the first to fifth, seventh and eighth aspects of the present invention,
A gap C ₂ between the outer peripheral surface of the cooling cylinder and the inner surface of the stirring outer blade is:
0 mm <C ₂ ≦ 1.5 mm
It may be.

In the dispenser according to the first to fifth aspects of the present invention,
A piston for opening and closing the nozzle;
The piston may have a flat portion having a flat shape or a concave shape portion having a concave shape at an end that can come into contact with the frozen foam.

The dispensers according to the sixth and eighth aspects of the present invention are:
A nozzle provided in the tank for supplying a frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage in the tank;
Having a piston for opening and closing the nozzle;
The piston may have a flat portion having a flat shape or a concave shape portion having a concave shape at an end that can come into contact with the frozen foam.

In the dispenser according to the first to seventh aspects of the present invention,
The outer stirring blade may be rotated eccentrically, and a part of the inner surface of the outer stirring blade may be in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the cooling cylinder.

The dispensers according to the first to third and fifth to seventh aspects of the present invention are:
The cooling body is a cooling cylinder having a hollow portion,
You may further provide the stirring inner blade | wing provided in the said hollow part of the said cooling cylinder, and moving the frozen foam of the said cereal decomposition product containing sparkling beverage backward by receiving driving force and rotating.

  When the effervescent beverage containing a cereal decomposition product is cooled and stirred, the outside air is entrained and a frozen foam having a high viscosity can be obtained. According to the present invention, a frozen foam of a cereal decomposed product-containing sparkling beverage having a high viscosity can be supplied without problems by various configurations.

The perspective view which showed the dispenser by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. The schematic side view which showed roughly the structure of the dispenser by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. The perspective view which showed the tank cover of the dispenser by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. The perspective view which showed the cooling cylinder of the dispenser by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. The front view which looked at the piston of the dispenser by the 1st Embodiment of this invention from the front, and the side view which looked from the side. It is the figure which showed the modification of the piston of the dispenser by the 1st Embodiment of this invention, and is the figure which looked at the piston which has a flat part from the front side. The perspective view which showed the stirring inner blade | wing of the dispenser by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. The perspective view which showed the stirring outer blade | wing of the dispenser by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. In the dispenser according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the clearance between the clearance C ₁ between the outer peripheral surface of the inner surface and the stirring outer blade of the tank, and the inner peripheral surface of the outer peripheral surface and the stirring outer blades of the cooling cylinder enlarged view showing a C _2. The perspective view which showed the aspect to which the front-end | tip blade member of the dispenser by the 1st Embodiment of this invention was attached. The upper top view which showed the front-end | tip blade member of the dispenser by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. The block diagram for demonstrating the flow of the signal in the dispenser by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. The side view which showed the stirring outer blade | wing of the dispenser by the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. The side view which showed the stirring outer blade | wing of the dispenser by the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. The perspective view which showed the stirring outer blade | wing of the dispenser by the modification 2 of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. The side view which showed the stirring outer blade | wing of the dispenser by the modification 2 of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. The perspective view which showed the aspect with which the flow volume adjustment plate of the dispenser by the 4th Embodiment of this invention was attached. The upper top view which showed the shape of the flow volume adjustment plate of the dispenser by the 4th Embodiment of this invention. The perspective view which showed the dispenser by the modification 1 of the 4th Embodiment of this invention. The perspective view which showed the stirring outer blade | wing of the dispenser by the 7th Embodiment of this invention. The schematic front view which looked at the stirring outer blade | wing and the cooling cylinder in the 7th Embodiment of this invention from the front side. The schematic side view which showed roughly the structure of the dispenser by the 8th Embodiment of this invention. The schematic side view which showed roughly the structure of the dispenser by the 9th Embodiment of this invention. The block diagram for demonstrating the flow of the signal in the dispenser by the 9th Embodiment of this invention. The schematic side view which showed roughly the structure of the dispenser by the 10th Embodiment of this invention. The block diagram for demonstrating the flow of the signal in the dispenser by the 10th Embodiment of this invention. The graph showing the relationship between the temperature (degreeC) (vertical axis) of beer or the frozen foam manufactured from beer, and cooling and stirring time (elapsed time (minutes)) (horizontal axis).

First Embodiment Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a dispenser according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Here, FIG. 1 to FIG. 12 and FIG. 27 are diagrams for explaining the first embodiment of the present invention.

《Frozen foam of sparkling beverage containing grain decomposition product》
First, the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product containing sparkling beverage supplied with the dispenser of this Embodiment is demonstrated.

  The dispenser of this Embodiment is for supplying the frozen foam of a cereal decomposition product containing sparkling beverage. In order to obtain the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage, first, the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage is stirred while being cooled. Thus, a slurry is formed by cooling and stirring the cereal decomposition product containing sparkling beverage. Furthermore, by stirring the slurry while cooling, outside air such as air is caught in the slurry, and as a result, the frozen foam of the above-described cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage is obtained. The obtained frozen foam is made of bubbles with a refreshing texture like snow and a creamy and persistent new texture.

  The mechanism by which such a frozen foam is formed is not clear, but the following is presumed.

  The water of the cereal decomposition product-containing effervescent beverage is first frozen by stirring while cooling the cereal decomposition product-containing effervescent beverage such as beer. Thus, when water | moisture content freezes, the extract of a cereal decomposition product containing effervescent drink is concentrated as a result, a viscosity rises and a slurry is formed.

  By continuing the cooling and stirring after the viscosity is increased as described above, outside air including ambient air or the like starts to be entrained in the slurry, and volume expansion resulting therefrom starts. In this case, since the outside air such as air having a thermal conductivity smaller than that of the beverage is entrained, the temperature decrease is moderate (see FIG. 27). In addition, when the outside air starts to be involved, an inflection point of a temperature decrease tendency appears. And the frozen foam (frozen foam) of the cereal decomposition product containing effervescent drink which entrained the surrounding outside air to a saturated state is formed by stirring and stirring outside air gas further while cooling.

  The obtained frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage (frozen foam) is a mixture containing fine particles of the frozen cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage and bubbles present between the fine particles. The bubbles present between the fine particles may include bubbles derived from a gas (for example, carbon dioxide or nitrogen) dissolved in the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage, but are involved from the outside air by stirring or the like. It is a bubble containing gas. The frozen microparticles contained in the frozen foam supplied by the dispenser of the present embodiment may be water-derived microparticles contained in the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage. It may be fine particles derived from the contained extract (for example, containing carbohydrates, nitrogen compounds, glycerin, minerals, etc.), and when alcohol is contained in the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage, it is derived from the alcohol content. Fine particles may be contained, or fine particles derived from components containing two or more components thereof may be used. In addition, the frozen foam supplied by the dispenser of the present embodiment is derived from a frozen product containing a cereal decomposed product, in addition to the fine particles of the frozen cereal decomposed product-containing effervescent beverage and the bubbles existing between the fine particles. The liquid component can also be a constituent of the frozen foam. It is preferable that the frozen foam supplied by the dispenser of the present embodiment has a refreshing texture such as snow and a new texture with a creamy and persistent foam. In addition, this frozen foam can be poured out on the cereal decomposition product containing effervescent drink (for example, beer) poured into containers, such as a cup, and can be used as a foam component.

  As a sparkling beverage containing a cereal decomposition product, any type of beverage can be used as long as it is a sparkling beverage containing a decomposition product of cereals. Mention may be made of beverages containing degradation products. Here, cereals are not particularly limited as long as they are cereals, but are preferably barley, wheat, soybeans, and peas, and more preferably barley. Although it does not specifically limit as a concrete aspect of the decomposition product of cereals, it is a decomposition product of malt, barley, wheat, soybean, pea, corn, for example, soybean protein, soybean peptide, pea protein, corn protein decomposition Things.

  In preparing the cereal decomposed product-containing sparkling beverage, a foam-improving component that has been conventionally used to improve the foam-holding of sparkling beverages can be added. The foam improvement component is not particularly limited as long as it can improve the foam retention, but is preferably a protein, glycoprotein, hop-derived bitter substance (eg, isohumulone, isocohumulone), saponin, transition metal ion, low molecular weight polyphenol, Mention may be made of those selected from the group consisting of α-glucan, β-glucan and bentozan. Examples of the protein as a foam improvement component include soy peptide, soy protein, pea protein, barley protein, corn protein degradation product, octenyl succinic acid protein, and the like.

  If the specific example of a cereal decomposition product containing effervescent drink is given, Preferably it is a malt decomposition product containing effervescent drink, More preferably, a beer type drink can be mentioned. A beer-based beverage usually refers to a beverage having a taste and aroma peculiar to beer obtained when beer is produced, that is, when beer is produced based on fermentation by yeast or the like. For example, beer, sparkling liquor, liqueur And non-fermented malt beverages such as other brewed liquors or completely alcohol-free malt beverages (non-alcoholic malt beverages). When a beverage containing alcohol is frozen, it becomes softer than when a beverage not containing alcohol is frozen. From the viewpoint of subsequent processing, a beverage containing alcohol is preferable. Moreover, as long as it is a beer-type drink, it is not limited to a malt drink, The form of the non-wheat drink which does not use wheat and malt may be sufficient. As a particularly preferred embodiment of the beer-based beverage, there can be mentioned a fermented alcoholic beverage or a non-alcoholic malt beverage composed of beer, happoshu or other brewed sake.

  Examples of “non-wheat beverages” include beer-like sparkling beverages using peas, soybeans, and corn, but “non-wheat beverages” are completely non-wheat beverages with an alcohol content of 0% by weight. Examples include non-fermented beverages such as alcohol-free beverages and alcohol-containing beverages containing alcohol. From the viewpoint of foam formation, an embodiment containing alcohol is preferred. Examples of the alcohol-containing non-wheat beverage include fermented beverages obtained by fermentation and beverages to which alcohol is added. Examples of non-wheat beverages include non-alcoholic fermented beverages obtained by removing alcohol, other low-boiling components and low-molecular components from fermented beverages obtained by fermentation.

<Basic configuration>
Next, the basic configuration of the dispenser of the present embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the dispenser of the present embodiment includes a tank 10 for storing a frozen foam of a cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage, and a cereal decomposition in the tank 10 provided on the front side of the tank 10. A nozzle 11 for supplying a frozen foam of a product-containing sparkling beverage and an opening / closing part 20 for opening and closing the nozzle 11 are provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a cooling cylinder (corresponding to “cooling body” in the claims) 30 having a cylindrical shape extending in the front-rear direction is provided in the tank 10. . As shown in FIG. 4, the cooling cylinder 30 has a hollow shape and has a hollow portion 33. By the way, in this Embodiment, although demonstrated using the cooling cylinder 30 which has a hollow shape, it is not restricted to this, You may use the cooling body which does not have a hollow shape. In this case, the stirring inner blade 40 described later is not provided.

  Here, it is referred to as “tank for storing frozen foam of cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage”, but when viewed in time series, tank 10 first stores the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage, and then The slurry obtained by cooling and stirring the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage is stored, and then the slurry is cooled and stirred, and the frozen foam of the sparkling beverage obtained by allowing the outside air to be entrained in the slurry is stored. To do.

  The tank 10 has a cylindrical portion, and the inner diameter of the portion is, for example, about 158.5 mm to 159.0 mm. The outer diameter of the cooling cylinder 30 is, for example, about 106.0 mm to 108.5 mm.

  In the present application, the “front side” means a region on the side where the nozzle 11 is present, starting from the tip of the cooling cylinder 30 (the end on the side where the nozzle 11 is present). Further, the “rear surface side” means a region extending from the rear end of the cooling cylinder 30 (the end portion on the side where the nozzle 11 does not exist) in the direction opposite to the front surface side. In this application, “front” means a direction from “rear side” to “front side”, and “rear” means a direction from “front side” to “rear side”. To do. In the present embodiment, the nozzle 11 is provided on the front surface of the tank 10. However, even if the nozzle 11 is provided on the bottom surface of the tank, the nozzle 11 is provided at the tip of the cooling cylinder 30 (the presence of the nozzle 11 exists). If the nozzle 11 is located in a region on the side where the nozzle 11 exists starting from the end of the side, the nozzle 11 is provided on the “front side”. In addition, the cooling cylinder 30 extends in the “front-rear direction”. This means that the longitudinal direction of the cooling cylinder 30 includes a “front-rear direction” component, and the cooling cylinder 30 extends in the front-rear direction. On the other hand, it may extend obliquely.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the opening / closing portion 20 described above has a gripping portion including a tap 21 and the like, and a piston 22 that moves in the vertical direction by swinging the tap 21 along the front-rear direction. . Then, the piston 22 is moved upward by swinging the tap 21 forward, and the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage is supplied through the nozzle 11. On the other hand, the piston 22 moves downward by swinging the tap 21 backward, the nozzle 11 is closed by the piston 22, and the supply of the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage is stopped. When the piston 22 is moved downward, the lower end of the piston 22 and the lower end of the nozzle 11 are substantially the same height.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the piston 22 of the present embodiment has a concave shape at its lower end (corresponding to an “end that can contact a frozen foam” in the claims). It has the recessed part shape part 25 which consists of. The vertical cross section of the recessed portion 25 has a substantially U shape (more precisely, it has a shape in which “U” is turned upside down). 5A is a view of the piston 22 as viewed from the front side, and FIG. 5B is a view of the piston 22 as viewed from the side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the dispenser has a main body 70 for storing the tank 10. The main body portion 70 includes a placement portion 71 for placing the tank 10 and a cover portion 72 for covering the tank 10. The cover portion 72 can be opened and closed, and the tank 10 can be taken in and out of the main body portion 70 by opening the cover portion 72. Moreover, you may provide a heat retention member in the inner surface of the cover part 72 as needed.

  On the front surface of the main body 70, a tray 75 for placing a cup or the like or receiving a wrinkle from the nozzle 11 and a touch panel 76 that can be operated by touching the operator are provided. In addition, a compressor 35 (see FIG. 12) that sends the refrigerant to the cooling cylinder 30 is provided inside the mounting portion 71. Further, a vent hole (not shown) for taking in outside air is provided on the back surface of the main body 70, and a vent hole 78 for discharging outside air is provided on the side surface of the main body 70. In addition, the temperature of the refrigerant | coolant sent from the compressor 35 is -20 degreeC--12 degreeC, for example.

  The tank 10 according to the present embodiment is an open-air tank 10, and a tank opening (not shown) is provided in the upper part of the tank 10. The bottom surface of the tank 10 is inclined downward toward the front. A tank lid 12 (see FIG. 3) for covering the tank opening is detachable from the tank opening. The tank lid 12 is provided with an inlet 13 for introducing the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage, and a filter unit 14 provided at the input port 13 for removing foreign matters other than the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage, ,have. The charging port 13 is provided with a charging port lid 15 that is detachable from the charging port 13. In addition, the temperature of the cereal decomposition product containing sparkling beverage thrown into the tank 10 becomes like this. Preferably it will be 10 degrees C or less, More preferably, it will be 4 degrees C or less, More preferably, it will be 0 degrees C or less. The temperature is not frozen.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the cooling cylinder 30 is composed of an evaporator having an inner peripheral surface 31 and an outer peripheral surface 32, and a compressor 35 (see FIG. 12) is provided between the inner peripheral surface 31 and the outer peripheral surface 32. The refrigerant is supplied from a cooler such as the above. In the present embodiment, the description will be made using a mode in which cooling is performed by the refrigerant supplied from the compressor 35. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and cooling can be performed by a Peltier element, liquefied nitrogen, or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the cooling cylinder 30 is supported at the rear end. In addition, a temperature sensor 39 is provided at a lower left position when viewed from the front side, which is an end portion on the rear side of the cooling cylinder 30.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the hollow portion 33 of the cooling cylinder 30 is rotated by receiving a driving force from the motor 60 (see FIG. 12), and the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage in the tank 10. Is provided with a screw-type stirring inner blade 40 (see FIG. 7). As shown in FIG. 2, a screw type stirring outer blade 50 (see FIG. 8) is provided outside the cooling cylinder 30 along the outer peripheral surface 32 of the cooling cylinder 30. The agitation outer blade 50 is also rotated by receiving a driving force from the motor 60. The agitation outer blade 50 scrapes the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage in the tank 10 and moves it forward. . The outer diameter of the stirring outer blade 50 is, for example, about 142.5 mm to 148.0 mm, and the inner diameter of the stirring outer blade 50 is, for example, about 107.0 mm to 109.0 mm. Further, the tip end portion 50 t of the stirring outer blade 50 has a radially extending portion 50 tr extending toward the shaft 61.

  As shown in FIG. 7, a shaft 61 connected to a motor 60 is provided at the center of the stirring inner blade 40. And the front-end | tip part 61t of this shaft 61 is connected with the front-end | tip part 50t of the stirring outer blade | wing 50 (refer FIG. 8). For this reason, when the shaft 61 is rotated by the motor 60, each of the stirring inner blade 40 and the stirring outer blade 50 is rotated with the rotation of the shaft 61. In the present embodiment, each of the stirring inner blade 40 and the stirring outer blade 50 is rotated clockwise as viewed from the front side. However, each of the stirring inner blade 40 and the stirring outer blade 50 can naturally rotate counterclockwise as viewed from the front side. In this case, the winding direction of the stirring outer blade 50 and the stirring inner blade 40 is opposite to that shown in the present embodiment, and the temperature sensor 39 is provided at the lower right position when viewed from the front side. Become.

  Although the rotation speed of the stirring outer blade | wing 50 and the stirring inner blade | wing 40 is not specifically limited, It is preferable that it is 10-1000 rpm, and it is more preferable that it is 10-500 rpm. Further, the motor 60 is provided with a torque limiter (not shown), and when the motor 60 is given a certain level of torque or more, the motor 60 prevents the stirring outer blade 50 and the stirring inner blade 40 from rotating. Also good.

  In addition, although the rotation speed of the stirring outer blade | wing 50 and the stirring inner blade | wing 40 may be constant, you may change a rotation speed according to a condition. For example, when the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage has just been put into the tank 10 and the temperature of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage is relatively high, the number of revolutions of the stirring outer blade 50 and the stirring inner blade 40 is increased. Alternatively, the rotational speed of the stirring outer blade 50 and the stirring inner blade 40 may be controlled to be lowered when the temperature becomes lower than a predetermined temperature. In addition, when the frequency of pouring frozen foam is low, the texture and foam retention time of the frozen foam in the tank 10 may be deteriorated. Therefore, when the frequency of pouring frozen foam is low The number of rotations of the stirring outer blade 50 and the stirring inner blade 40 may be reduced, while the number of rotations of the stirring outer blade 50 and the stirring inner blade 40 may be increased when the frozen foam is poured out frequently.

  Each of the stirring inner blade 40 and the stirring outer blade 50 also has a function as an auger that scrapes off the ice formed on the surface of the cooling cylinder 30. The number of turns of the stirring inner blade 40 of this embodiment is “4.5”, and the number of turns of the stirring outer blade 50 is “2.5”. Further, the pitches of the stirring inner blade 40 and the stirring outer blade 50 are uniform. In addition, in this Embodiment, although demonstrated using the aspect in which each pitch of the stirring inner blade | wing 40 and the stirring outer blade | wing 50 is equal in this way, it is not necessarily restricted to such an aspect, For example, a mode in which the pitch of the stirring outer blades 50 is gradually narrowed toward the front side can be used.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the temperature sensor 39, the compressor 35, the touch panel 76 and the motor 60 are connected to the control unit 100, and the temperature sensor 39, the compressor 35, the touch panel 76 and the motor 60 are controlled by the control unit 100. It has become so.

  The control part 100 is supplied to the cooling cylinder 30 from the rotation speed of the stirring outer blade | wing 50 and the stirring inner blade | wing 40, and the compressor 35 so that the frozen foam of a cereal decomposition product containing sparkling beverage can be poured out smoothly. You may control the temperature, flow volume, etc. of a refrigerant | coolant based on the viscosity, temperature, volume expansion coefficient, lightness, and elapsed time of a frozen foam.

  When the control unit 100 performs control based on the viscosity of the frozen foam, for example, the viscosity sensor 81 connected to the control unit 100 in the tank 10 for measuring the viscosity of the frozen foam (see FIG. 12). Is provided. And as for the control part 100, the viscosity of the frozen foam of a cereal decomposition product containing sparkling beverage is 0.4-30 pa.s, More preferably, 0.7-30 pa.s, More preferably, 1.5-25 pa. s, more preferably 1.5 to 9 pa · s, even more preferably 2 to 9 pa · s, and even more preferably 2 to 3 pa · s, so that the outer stirring blade 50 and the inner stirring blade 40 are rotated. The temperature and flow rate of the refrigerant supplied from the compressor 35 to the cooling cylinder 30 are controlled.

  Moreover, when the control part 100 performs control based on the temperature of a frozen foam, the temperature of the frozen foam of cereal decomposition product containing sparkling beverage is -15-1.8 degreeC, when the control part 100 controls. More preferably, it is -8 to -2.5 ° C, more preferably -8 to -3.5 ° C, still more preferably -7 to -4 ° C, still more preferably -4.5 to -3.5 ° C. Thus, the rotational speed of the outer stirring blade 50 and the inner stirring blade 40, the temperature and flow rate of the refrigerant supplied from the compressor 35 to the cooling cylinder 30, and the like are controlled.

  When the control unit 100 performs control based on the volume expansion coefficient of the frozen foam, for example, the volume expansion for measuring the volume expansion coefficient of the frozen foam is connected to the control unit 100 in the tank 10. A rate measuring unit 82 (see FIG. 12) is provided. And as for the control part 100, the volume expansion coefficient of the frozen foam of a cereal decomposition product containing sparkling beverage is 1.3-3.5, More preferably, it is 2-3.5, More preferably, it is 2-3, and much more. The number of revolutions of the stirring outer blade 50 and the stirring inner blade 40, the temperature / flow rate of the refrigerant supplied from the compressor 35 to the cooling cylinder 30 and the like are controlled so as to be preferably 2 to 2.5. In addition, a volume expansion rate can be calculated | required by dividing the volume of a frozen foam by the volume of the cereal decomposition product containing sparkling beverage before making a frozen foam.

  In addition, when the control unit 100 performs control based on the lightness of the frozen foam, a lightness measurement unit 83 (see FIG. 12) that is connected to the control unit 100 and includes, for example, a color difference meter or the like is provided. And as for the control part 100, the difference (DELTA) L of the lightness of the frozen foam of a cereal decomposition product containing sparkling beverage and the lightness of the cereal decomposition product containing sparkling beverage before making it into a frozen foam is 8-45, More preferably Is 30 to 45, more preferably 40 to 45, and even more preferably 41 to 44, the rotational speed of the stirring outer blade 50 and the stirring inner blade 40, and the temperature of the refrigerant supplied from the compressor 35 to the cooling cylinder 30.・ Control the flow rate.

  The viscosity, temperature, volume expansion coefficient, and lightness difference (ΔL) of the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage can be controlled by appropriately combining them.

  For example, the number of revolutions of the stirring outer blade 50 and the stirring inner blade 40 is controlled by the control unit 100 so that the viscosity of the frozen foam is 2 to 3 pa · s and the volume expansion coefficient of the frozen foam is 2 to 2.5. The temperature and flow rate of the refrigerant supplied from 35 to the cooling cylinder 30 may be controlled. According to a more preferred embodiment, the viscosity of the frozen foam is 2 to 3 pa · s, the temperature of the frozen foam is −4.5 to −3.5 ° C., and the volume expansion coefficient of the frozen foam is 2 to 2. 5 and the control unit 100 uses the stirring outer blade 50 and the difference (ΔL) between the lightness of the frozen foam and the lightness of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage before making the frozen foam to be 41 to 44. You may control the rotation speed of the stirring inner blade | wing 40, the temperature, the flow volume, etc. of the refrigerant | coolant supplied to the cooling cylinder 30 from the compressor 35. FIG.

  In another embodiment, the frozen foam has a viscosity of 0.4 to 30 pa · s, and the difference between the lightness of the frozen foam and the lightness of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage before the frozen foam is produced (ΔL ) Is 8 to 45 (preferably 30 to 45), the controller 100 rotates the stirring outer blade 50 and the stirring inner blade 40, the temperature and flow rate of the refrigerant supplied from the compressor 35 to the cooling cylinder 30, and the like. May be controlled.

  Moreover, as another aspect, the volume expansion coefficient of the frozen foam is 1.3 to 3.5, and the brightness of the frozen foam and the brightness of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage before the frozen foam is obtained. The rotational speed of the outer stirring blade 50 and the inner stirring blade 40 and the temperature of the refrigerant supplied from the compressor 35 to the cooling cylinder 30 so that the difference (ΔL) is 8 to 45 (preferably 30 to 45). -The flow rate may be controlled.

  Moreover, as another aspect, the outer peripheral stirring blade 50 and stirring are carried out by the control unit 100 so that the viscosity of the frozen foam is 2 to 6 pa · s and the volume expansion coefficient of the frozen foam is 2.4 to 2.7. You may control the rotation speed of the inner blade | wing 40, the temperature, flow volume, etc. of the refrigerant | coolant supplied to the cooling cylinder 30 from the compressor 35. FIG. More preferably, the viscosity of the frozen foam is 2 to 6 pa · s, the volume expansion coefficient of the frozen foam is 2.4 to 2.7, and the lightness of the frozen foam and the cereal decomposition product before foaming are contained. The controller 100 controls the rotation speed of the stirring outer blade 50 and the stirring inner blade 40 and the temperature of the refrigerant supplied from the compressor 35 to the cooling cylinder 30 so that the difference (ΔL) from the lightness of the sparkling beverage is 40 to 42. The flow rate or the like may be controlled.

By the way, in this embodiment, the gap C ₁ between the inner surface of the tank 10 and the outer peripheral surface (corresponding to the “outer surface” described in the claims) 52 of the stirring outer blade 50 (FIG. 9A )) Is 8.25 mm. Further, a gap C ₂ between the outer peripheral surface 32 of the cooling cylinder 30 and the inner peripheral surface (corresponding to an “inner surface” described in the claims) 51 of the stirring outer blade 50 (see FIG. 9B). ) Consists of 1.5 mm.

  By the way, the dispenser of this Embodiment may be separately equipped with the apparatus which adds a fragrance | flavor, a pigment | dye, and a sweetener to containers, such as the tank 10 or glass.

《Tip blade member》
Next, the tip blade member 110 provided in the dispenser of the present embodiment will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the rotating force is received between the nozzle 11 and the stirring inner blade 40 by the driving force of the motor 60 to push the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage to the front side of the tank 10. A tip blade member 110 (see FIG. 10) that provides force is provided.

  More specifically, the tip blade member 110 is connected to the shaft 61 between the tip 40t (see FIG. 7) of the stirring inner blade 40 and the tip 50t (see FIG. 8) of the stirring outer blade 50. (See FIG. 10). For this reason, when the shaft 61 is rotated by the motor 60, the tip blade member 110 is rotated as the shaft 61 rotates.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the tip blade member 110 of the present embodiment has three tip blades 111 arranged at equal intervals. However, this is only an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. The number of tip blades 111 constituting the tip blade member 110 may be one, two, or four or more.

  The tip blade member 110 of the present embodiment has a short tip blade 111 a having a blade length shorter than the other two tip blades 111. The short and long tip blades 111 a are located inward in the radial direction of the stirring outer blade 50.

  Further, the tip blade 111 has a front surface portion 113b extending in the radial direction in a plane perpendicular to the shaft 61 on the front side, and a rear protrusion portion 114 protruding rearward from the end portion of the front surface portion 113b. Yes. Further, the front surface portion 113b is provided with a rear inclined portion 113a that is inclined rearward toward the end opposite to the side where the rear protruding portion 114 is provided. In the present embodiment, the front extending portion 113 is configured by the front surface portion 113b and the rear inclined portion 113a.

  By the way, if the length of the rear protrusion 114 protruding rearward is long, the frozen foam generated from the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage is beaten by the rear protrusion 114, and the frozen foam is foamed more than necessary. End up. For this reason, the rear protrusion 114 of the present embodiment is as short as possible, and has a length of 5 mm as an example.

<< Method for producing frozen foam >>
Next, a method for producing a frozen foam of a cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage by the dispenser having the above-described configuration will be described using an example.

  First, a cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage is charged into the tank 10 through the charging port 13 (see FIG. 3). The temperature of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage at this time is, for example, 5 ° C., and the amount thereof is, for example, 3 L. The cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage is, for example, beer.

  The cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage thrown into the tank 10 is circulated around the cooling cylinder 30 and cooled while being stirred by the stirring inner blade 40 and the stirring outer blade 50. The temperature of the refrigerant in the cooling cylinder 30 is, for example, about −20 ° C. when the outside air temperature is about 22 ° C. Moreover, the rotation speed of the stirring inner blade | wing 40 and the stirring outer blade | wing 50 is 30 rpm, for example.

  As described above, a slurry is first formed by cooling and stirring the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage. Furthermore, by stirring while the slurry is cooled, outside air such as air is caught in the slurry, and as a result, the fine particles of the frozen cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage and bubbles present between the fine particles are included. A frozen foam of a cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage made of a mixture is obtained. The time required to obtain such a frozen foam depends on the temperature of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage, the outside air temperature, the number of revolutions of the stirring inner blade 40 and the stirring outer blade 50, etc., for example, 25 minutes About 90 minutes.

《Action ・ Effect》
Next, the operation and effect of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described.

<Effects of tip blade member>
In the present embodiment, since the tip blade member 110 shown in FIG. 10 is provided, a frozen foam having a high viscosity can be smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11 as described below.

  In the conventional frozen beverage dispenser, there is a blade that circulates the frozen beverage from the front side of the cooling cylinder 30 to the hollow portion 33, but a tip blade member 110 that provides a force to push the front side of the tank 10 is provided. It was not done.

  In the case of a beverage having a high sugar content such as a frozen beverage, the viscosity does not become so high even when cooled and stirred, and in particular, it is not necessary to apply a force to push the tank 10 to the front side (conversely, the frozen beverage is stored in the cooling cylinder 30). (Even if a blade is provided to circulate from the front side to the hollow portion 33 and a force for pushing out to the rear side of the tank 10 is given), the tap 21 is swung forward to move the piston 22 upward to move the nozzle 11. The frozen beverage can be smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11 simply by opening the bottle.

  On the other hand, the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage represented by beer has a high viscosity, so that the nozzle 21 can be smoothly moved from the nozzle 11 simply by swinging the tap 21 forward and moving the piston 22 upward. The frozen foam cannot be poured out.

  In this regard, according to the present embodiment, the tip blade member 110 is provided that applies a force to push the frozen foam to the front side of the tank 10. For this reason, the frozen foam can be pushed forward of the tank 10 by the force from the tip blade member 110, and can be smoothly frozen and foamed from the nozzle 11 simply by swinging the tap 21 forward and moving the piston 22 upward. The body can be poured out.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, in the present embodiment, since the three tip blades 111 are arranged at equal intervals, it is possible to efficiently apply a uniform force to the frozen foam, and to make the nozzle more smoothly From 11, the frozen foam can be poured out.

  In this embodiment, a short tip blade 111a having a blade length shorter than the other two tip blades 111 is provided, and the short tip blade 111a is located inward in the radial direction of the stirring outer blade 50. (See FIG. 10). For this reason, the short and long tip blades 111a can be positioned at the position where the stirring outer blades 50 are present, and the tip blades 111 can be evenly arranged as described above.

  Note that the number, size, and the like of the tip blade 111 are determined based on the ease of dispensing the frozen foam from the nozzle 11 and the like. In this regard, the inventors of the present application have found that arranging the three tip blades 111 at equal intervals has a good effect on the ease of pouring the frozen foam.

《Piston effect》
As shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the piston 22 of the present embodiment has a recessed portion 25 having a recessed shape at the lower end thereof. For this reason, as explained below, the final end of the poured frozen foam can be conical.

  In the conventional frozen beverage dispenser, the lower end of the piston has a convex shape in order to prevent the frozen beverage from adhering to the lower end of the piston. When a piston such as that used in a conventional frozen beverage dispenser is used as a frozen foam for a high-viscosity cereal-containing foamable beverage, the frozen foam adheres to the lower end of the piston, or the piston moves downward. The final end of the poured frozen foam does not have a conical shape due to the pressure caused by the gas such as air that has entered between the frozen foam and the lower surface of the piston 22 that is generated during the movement. The appearance of the frozen foam placed on the contained sparkling beverage is deteriorated.

  In this respect, since the lower end of the piston 22 of the present embodiment has a concave shape, the final end of the poured frozen foam has a conical shape. For this reason, according to the piston 22 of this Embodiment, the appearance of the frozen foam put on cereal decomposition product containing effervescent drinks, such as beer, can be improved. In addition, it has been confirmed by the inventors that the appearance of the final end of the poured frozen foam can be improved by making the longitudinal section of the recessed portion 25 substantially U-shaped.

  The lower end of the piston 22 does not necessarily have a concave shape. For example, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the lower end of the piston 22 has a flat portion 26 having a flat shape. Also good. 6A is a view of the piston 22 having the flat portion 26 as seen from the front side, and FIG. 6B is a view of the piston 22 as seen from the side. Further, the recessed portion 25 of the piston 22 may have a recessed portion having a substantially conical shape.

表１において、液垂れの「○」は、実験した１０回の全てにおいてピストン２０の下端から液垂れをしなかったことを示し、液垂れの「△」は、実験した１０回のうち５回以上９回以下でピストン２０の下端から液垂れをしなかったことを示し、液垂れの「×」は、実験した１０回において、ピストン２０の下端から液垂れをしなかったのが４回以下となったことを示す。また、表１において、フローズン最終端形状の「○」は、実験した１０回の全てにおいて凍結発泡体の最終端の形状が円錐形状となったことを示し、フローズン最終端形状の「△」は、実験した１０回のうち５回以上９回以下で凍結発泡体の最終端の形状が円錐形状となったことを示し、フローズン最終端形状の「×」は、凍結発泡体の最終端の形状が円錐形状となったのが４回以下となったことを示す。 We changed the material of the piston 22 and the lower end shape of the piston 22 and conducted an experiment to determine whether or not the liquid dripped with the piston 22 and whether or not the shape of the final end of the frozen foam was a conical shape. It is shown in Table 1 below.

In Table 1, “○” of dripping indicates that no dripping occurred from the lower end of the piston 20 in all 10 experiments, and “△” of dripping indicates 5 times out of 10 experiments. It indicates that the liquid did not drip from the lower end of the piston 20 in 9 times or less, and “x” of the liquid dripping indicates that the liquid did not drip from the lower end of the piston 20 in 10 times tested. It shows that it became. Further, in Table 1, the “F” of the frozen final end shape indicates that the shape of the final end of the frozen foam became a conical shape in all 10 experiments, and the “△” of the frozen final end shape is , The final shape of the frozen foam was conical after 5 to 9 times of the 10 experiments, and the “F” in the frozen final shape indicates the final shape of the frozen foam. Indicates that the conical shape has become less than 4 times.

  From the results shown in Table 1, the piston 22 has a flat portion 26 or a recess-shaped portion 25 having a surface made of a hydrophobic material (ie, a lower surface), or a surface made of a hydrophilic material (ie, the lower surface). It can be seen that it is preferable to have a flat portion 26 having the same. It can also be seen that the piston 22 is more preferably composed of a flat portion 26 having a surface (ie, lower surface) made of a hydrophobic material. When the piston 22 has a lower surface made of a hydrophobic material, the lower surface of the piston 22 is made of, for example, Teflon (registered trademark). When the piston 22 has a lower surface made of a hydrophilic material, the piston 22 The lower surface of 22 is made of polycarbonate, for example.

  In the present embodiment, when the piston 22 is moved downward, the lower end of the piston 22 and the lower end of the nozzle 11 are substantially the same height. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the final end of the poured frozen foam having a high viscosity from sticking to the nozzle 11.

  By the way, the lower surface of the piston 22 may be formed with a recess such that the final end of the poured frozen foam has a predetermined shape such as a star shape or a heart shape. Moreover, in order to form such a predetermined shape at the final end of the poured frozen foam, a spout adapter that covers the piston 22 whose cross section has a predetermined shape such as a star shape or a heart shape. (Not shown) may be provided.

《Other effects》
The stirring outer blade 50 and the stirring inner blade 40 of the present embodiment rotate clockwise as viewed from the front side. For this reason, the frozen foam of the high-viscosity cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage is inclined to the left as viewed from the front side.

  In this regard, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the temperature sensor 39 is provided at the rear left end portion of the cooling cylinder 30 and at the lower left position when viewed from the front side. For this reason, in this embodiment, even when the remaining amount of the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage is low, the temperature sensor 39 can be positioned in the frozen foam, and the temperature of the frozen foam is accurately determined. Can be measured.

  In addition, when the heat retaining member is provided on the inner surface of the cover portion 72, the heat retaining member can block the influence of the temperature due to the outside air to the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage in the tank 10 as much as possible. Can do. Therefore, it is possible to increase the cooling efficiency of the frozen foam in the tank 10 and more easily control the temperature of the frozen foam.

  By the way, in order to increase the force for pushing the frozen foam forward of the tank 10, it is conceivable to increase the rotational speed of the stirring outer blade 50 instead of providing the tip blade member 110 as in the present embodiment. . Naturally, the tip blade member 110 can be provided as in the present embodiment, and the rotational speed of the stirring outer blade 50 can be increased. However, it should be noted that if the number of rotations of the stirring outer blade 50 is increased, outside air will be involved more than necessary.

Second embodiment (the number of turns of the stirring outer blade is large)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the first embodiment, the tip blade member 110 is provided. However, in the second embodiment, such a tip blade member 110 is not provided (however, the deformation described later). It is provided in the example.), And the number of turns of the stirring outer blade 50 is large. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the number of turns of the stirring outer blade 50 is “2.5”. However, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. The number of turns is “3”. In the present embodiment, the description will be made using an embodiment in which the number of turns of the stirring outer blade 50 is “3”, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of turns of the stirring outer blade 50 is “3”. It may be larger.

  In the second embodiment, other configurations are substantially the same as those in the first embodiment. In the second embodiment, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, since the number of turns of the stirring outer blade 50 is “3”, a frozen foam having a high viscosity can be smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11 as described below.

  In the conventional frozen beverage dispenser, the number of turns of the stirring outer blade 50 is about “2.5”. In the case of a high sugar content such as a frozen beverage, the viscosity does not increase so much even when cooled and stirred. For this reason, even if the number of turns of the stirring outer blade 50 is about “2.5”, the force for pushing the frozen beverage forward is sufficient, and the piston 21 is moved upward by swinging the tap 21 forward. The frozen beverage can be smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11 simply by being moved.

  On the other hand, the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage represented by beer has a high viscosity, so when the number of turns of the stirring outer blade 50 is about “2.5”, the tap 21 is moved forward. The frozen foam cannot be smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11 only by swinging the piston 22 upward and moving the piston 22 upward.

  In this regard, according to the present embodiment, since the number of turns of the stirring outer blade 50 is “3”, compared with the case where the number of turns is “2.5”, the stirring outer blade 50 is frozen and foamed. A force for pushing the body forward of the tank 10 can be continuously applied. For this reason, the frozen foam can be smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11.

  If the number of turns of the stirring outer blade 50 is increased too much, the load on the motor increases. For this reason, the number of turns of the stirring outer blade 50 is determined from the ease of pouring the frozen foam from the nozzle 11 and the load applied to the motor.

Modified example of the second embodiment (with a tip blade member)
Also in the second embodiment, the tip blade member 110 may be provided as in the first embodiment.

  By providing the tip blade member 110 in this manner, the frozen foam can be pushed forward of the tank 10 by the force continuously applied from the stirring outer blade 50 having a large number of windings and the force by the tip blade member 110. . For this reason, a frozen foam can be more smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11 more reliably.

Third embodiment (outer blade tip protrusion)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the first embodiment, the tip blade member 110 is provided. However, in the third embodiment, such a tip blade member 110 is not provided (however, a modification described later). Provided in the first example.), The outer blade tip protruding portion protruding from the front side of the tank 10 at the tip portion (corresponding to the “front end portion” of the claims). The embodiment has 130.

  In the third embodiment, other configurations are substantially the same as those in the first embodiment. In the third embodiment, the same parts as those in the first or second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, since the outer blade tip protrusion 130 protruding to the front side of the tank 10 is provided at the tip portion 50t of the stirring outer blade 50, as described below, freeze foaming with high viscosity is performed. The body can be smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11.

  As described above, unlike frozen beverages handled by conventional frozen beverage dispensers, unlike those having a high sugar content, the frozen foam of a cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage such as beer has a high viscosity, The frozen foam cannot be smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11 only by swinging the tap 21 forward and moving the piston 22 upward.

  In this regard, according to the present embodiment, the outer blade tip protruding portion 130 protruding to the front side of the tank 10 is provided at the tip portion 50 t of the stirring outer blade 50. For this reason, the outer blade tip protruding portion 130 can apply a force to push the frozen foam forward of the tank 10, and the nozzle 21 can be smoothly moved only by swinging the tap 21 forward and moving the piston 22 upward. The frozen foam can be poured out.

Modification 1 of the third embodiment (with a tip blade member)
Also in the third embodiment, the tip blade member 110 may be provided as in the first embodiment.

  By providing the tip blade member 110 in this manner, the frozen foam can be pushed out to the front of the tank 10 by the two forces of the force by the outer blade tip protrusion 130 and the force by the tip blade member 110. For this reason, a frozen foam can be more smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11 more reliably.

Modification 2 of the third embodiment (the number of turns of the stirring outer blade is large)
Also in the third embodiment, the number of turns of the stirring outer blade 50 may be “3” or more, as in the second embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, by setting the number of turns of the stirring outer blade 50 to “3” or more, the force by the outer blade tip protrusion 130 and the stirring outer blade 50 having a large number of turns are continuously applied. The frozen foam can be pushed forward of the tank 10 with the applied force. For this reason, a frozen foam can be more smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11 more reliably.

Combination of Modifications Note that Modification 1 and Modification 2 of the third embodiment can also be combined, the outer blade tip protrusion 130 is provided, the tip blade member 110 is provided, and the stirring outer blade 50 The number of turns may be “3” or more.

  According to such an aspect, the frozen foam is moved forward of the tank 10 by the force from the outer blade tip protrusion 130 and the force from the tip blade member 110 and the force continuously applied from the stirring outer blade 50 having a large number of windings. Can be pushed out. For this reason, the frozen foam can be more smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11 more reliably.

Fourth embodiment (flow rate adjusting plate)
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the first embodiment, the tip blade member 110 is provided. However, in the fourth embodiment, such a tip blade member 110 is not provided (however, a modification described later). It is provided in Example 1.) A flat plate-like surface that covers a part of the hollow portion 33 of the cooling cylinder 30 when viewed from the front side in the direction in which the cooling cylinder 30 extends outside the cooling cylinder 30. The flow rate adjusting plate 140 is provided. In the present embodiment, a description will be given using a mode in which the flow rate adjustment plate 140 is provided outside the front surface side of the cooling cylinder 30. And may be provided on the front portion).

  In the fourth embodiment, other configurations are substantially the same as those in the first embodiment. In the fourth embodiment, the same parts as those in the first to third embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, the flow rate adjusting plate 140 is provided outside the front side of the cooling cylinder 30, so that the frozen foam is smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11 as described below. be able to.

  As described above, unlike frozen beverages handled by conventional frozen beverage dispensers, unlike those having a high sugar content, the frozen foam of a cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage such as beer has a high viscosity, The frozen foam cannot be smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11 only by swinging the tap 21 forward and moving the piston 22 upward.

  In this regard, according to the present embodiment, the flow rate adjustment plate 140 that covers a part of the hollow portion 33 of the cooling cylinder 30 is provided outside the front side of the cooling cylinder 30. For this reason, the quantity of the frozen foam which flows in into the hollow part 33 from the front side of the cooling cylinder 30 can be reduced. As a result, the frozen foam can be smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11 simply by swinging the tap 21 forward and moving the piston 22 upward.

  The shape of the flow rate adjusting plate 140 is not particularly limited as long as the flow rate adjusting plate 140 does not cover the entire hollow portion 33 but covers a part thereof. For example, the flow rate adjusting plate 140 may have a circular shape as shown in FIG. 17, a fan shape as shown in FIG. 18 (a), or as shown in FIG. 18 (b). It may be formed in a circular shape in which notches 144 are formed, may be formed in a circular shape in which a plurality of notches 144 are formed as shown in FIG. 18C, or is shown in FIG. Thus, it may be semicircular.

  When the flow rate adjusting plate 140 has a circular shape, its diameter is, for example, about 70 mm. Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 17, a support ring 64 for supporting the shaft 61 is provided on the front surface of the cooling cylinder 30, and the inner diameter of the support ring 64 is, for example, 84 mm. The inner diameter of the cooling cylinder 30 is 94 mm, for example. The thickness of the flow rate adjusting plate 140 is, for example, about 1 mm to 3 mm. Further, as the material of the flow rate adjusting plate 140, for example, SUS, acrylic, or the like can be used.

  If the flow rate adjusting plate 140 completely covers and covers the hollow portion 33 of the cooling cylinder 30, the frozen foam cannot flow into the hollow portion 33 from the front side of the cooling cylinder 30 and is frozen. The foam cannot be cooled by the inner peripheral surface 31 of the cooling cylinder 30. Further, since the temperature sensor 39 is provided at the rear end of the cooling cylinder 30, if the frozen foam cannot move rearward through the hollow portion 33, the temperature sensor 39 causes the frozen foam to The temperature cannot be measured accurately. For this reason, the flow rate adjusting plate 140 is preferably designed so as not to completely cover the hollow portion 33 of the cooling cylinder 30. Even if the flow rate adjusting plate 140 does not completely cover the hollow portion 33 of the cooling cylinder 30, the gap formed between the cooling cylinder 30 and the flow rate adjusting plate 140 is small, and the hollow portion is formed from the front side of the cooling cylinder 30. If the passage of the frozen foam flowing into the inside 33 is extremely narrow, the frozen foam freezes between the flow rate adjusting plate 140 and the cooling cylinder 30. As a result, the frozen foam passage is frozen by the frozen frozen foam. Since it is blocked, it is not preferable.

  The size, shape, and the like of the flow rate adjusting plate 140 are determined based on the ease of pouring the frozen foam from the nozzle 11 and the like.

  By the way, from the viewpoint of easy processing, the flow rate adjusting plate 140 is preferably circular.

  On the other hand, from the viewpoint of preventing the frozen foam from flowing into the hollow portion 33 from the front side of the cooling cylinder 30 from being blocked by the frozen frozen foam, the flow rate adjusting plate 140 is formed with the notch 144. It is preferable to consist of the shape made. According to such an aspect, the gap between the cooling cylinder 30 and the flow rate adjusting plate 140 can be increased at the location where the notch 144 is provided. For this reason, even if the frozen foam is frozen at a part between the flow rate adjusting plate 140 and the cooling cylinder 30, it is possible to secure the passage of the frozen foam at the part where the notch 144 is provided. it can. If the notch 144 is large, even if the frozen frozen foam grows from the end of the notch 144 and grows larger, the frozen frozen foam collapses before completely closing the notch 144. It is unlikely that the passage of the frozen foam flowing into the hollow portion 33 from the front side of the cooling cylinder 30 is completely blocked.

Modification 1 of the fourth embodiment (with a tip blade member)
As shown in FIG. 19, also in the fourth embodiment, a tip blade member 110 may be provided as in the first embodiment.

  By providing the tip blade member 110 in this way, the amount of the frozen foam flowing into the hollow portion 33 from the front side of the cooling cylinder 30 is reduced by the flow rate adjusting plate 140, and the frozen foam is tanked by the tip blade member 110. 10 can be pushed forward. For this reason, a frozen foam can be more smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11 more reliably.

Modification 2 of the fourth embodiment (the number of turns of the stirring outer blade is large)
Also in the fourth embodiment, as in the second embodiment, the number of turns of the stirring outer blade 50 may be “3” or more.

  Thus, by setting the number of turns of the stirring outer blade 50 to “3” or more, the flow rate adjusting plate 140 reduces the amount of frozen foam flowing into the hollow portion 33 from the front side of the cooling cylinder 30 and the number of turns. The frozen foam can be continuously pushed out forward of the tank 10 by the outer blade tip protrusion 130 having a large amount. For this reason, a frozen foam can be more smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11 more reliably.

Modification 3 of the fourth embodiment (with outer blade tip protrusion)
Also in the fourth embodiment, the outer blade tip protrusion 130 may be provided as in the third embodiment.

  By providing the tip blade member 110 in this manner, the flow rate adjusting plate 140 reduces the amount of the frozen foam flowing into the hollow portion 33 from the front side of the cooling cylinder 30, and the outer blade tip protruding portion 130 freezes the frozen foam. Can be pushed forward of the tank 10. For this reason, a frozen foam can be more smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11 more reliably.

Combination of Modifications Modifications 1, 2, and 3 of the fourth embodiment can be combined as appropriate. That is, Modification 1 and Modification 2 may be combined to provide the flow rate adjustment plate 140 and the tip blade member 110, and the number of turns of the stirring outer blade 50 may be “3” or more. In addition, the flow rate adjusting plate 140, the tip blade member 110, and the outer blade tip protrusion 130 may be provided by combining the first and third modifications. Further, the modification 2 and the modification 3 may be combined to provide the flow rate adjustment plate 140 and the outer blade tip protrusion 130, and the number of turns of the stirring outer blade 50 may be “3” or more. Of course, all of Modification 1, Modification 2, and Modification 3 can be combined.

Fifth embodiment (the interval between the tank and the stirring outer blade is narrow)
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

In the first embodiment, the tip blade member 110 is provided. However, in the fifth embodiment, such a tip blade member 110 is not provided (however, a modification described later). Provided in Example 1), the gap between the inner surface of the tank 10 and the outer peripheral surface 52 of the stirring outer blade 50 (that is, the gap between the inner surface of the tank 10 and the outer peripheral surface 52 of the stirring outer blade 50). Among them, the maximum value of the gap in the vertical direction below the center of the outer stirring blade 50) C ₁ (see FIG. 9A) is 0 mm <C ₁ ≦ 7 mm, preferably 0 mm <C ₁ ≦ 6.75 mm. More preferably, 5.25 mm <C ₁ ≦ 6.75 mm, and further preferably 5.25 mm <C ₁ ≦ 5.50 mm. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the clearance C ₁ between the outer peripheral surface 52 of the inner surface and the stirring outer blade 50 of the tank 10 has a 8.25 mm, in the fifth embodiment The gap C ₁ between the inner surface of the tank 10 and the outer peripheral surface 52 of the stirring outer blade 50 is 0 mm <C ₁ ≦ 7 mm. In the following description, an example in which the gap C ₁ between the inner surface of the tank 10 and the outer peripheral surface 52 of the stirring outer blade 50 is 5.50 mm will be described.

  In the fifth embodiment, other configurations are substantially the same as those in the first embodiment. In the fifth embodiment, the same parts as those in the first to fourth embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

In this embodiment, since the gap C ₁ between the outer peripheral surface 52 of the inner surface and the stirring outer blade 50 of the tank 10 has become 5.50 mm, as described below, highly viscous frozen foam Can be smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11, and the remaining amount of the frozen foam in the tank 10 can be reduced to be poured out from the nozzle 11.

In the conventional frozen beverage dispenser, the gap C ₁ between the inner surface of the tank 10 and the outer peripheral surface 52 of the stirring outer blade 50 is about 8.25 mm. In the case of a beverage having a high sugar content such as a frozen beverage, the viscosity does not become so high even when cooled and stirred, so the gap C ₁ between the inner surface of the tank 10 and the outer peripheral surface 52 of the stirring outer blade 50 is 8.25 mm. Even if the thickness T (see FIG. 9A) of the stirring outer blade 50 is small, it is sufficient as a force to push the frozen beverage forward, and the piston 21 is moved upward by swinging the tap 21 forward. The frozen beverage can be smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11 simply by being moved.

On the other hand, the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage represented by beer has a high viscosity, and therefore the gap C ₁ between the inner surface of the tank 10 and the outer peripheral surface 52 of the stirring outer blade 50 is 8. When the thickness T of the stirring outer blade 50 is small, which is about 25 mm, the frozen foam cannot be smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11 only by swinging the tap 21 forward and moving the piston 22 upward.

In this respect, according to this embodiment, since the gap C ₁ between the outer peripheral surface 52 of the inner surface and the stirring outer blade 50 of the tank 10 to increase the thickness T of the stirring outer blade 50 as 5.50 mm, stirring outside The force that pushes the frozen foam forward of the tank 10 by the blades 50 can be increased. For this reason, the frozen foam can be smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11 only by swinging the tap 21 forward and moving the piston 22 upward.

Further, when the remaining amount of the frozen foam in the tank 10 decreases, when the clearance C ₁ between the outer peripheral surface 52 of the inner surface and the stirring outer blade 50 of the tank 10 as in the prior art large, the tank 10 The remaining frozen foam cannot be pushed forward, and the frozen foam cannot be poured out from the nozzle 11, but the inner surface of the tank 10 and the outer peripheral surface 52 of the stirring outer blade 50 as in the present embodiment. by reducing the clearance C ₁ between, can be extruded frozen foam be less residual amount is left in the tank 10 to the front, it can be dispensed frozen foam from the nozzle 11.

  Note that the problem that the frozen foam cannot be poured out from the nozzle 11 when the remaining amount is low is due to the high viscosity of the frozen foam. That is, in the case of a high sugar content such as a frozen beverage, the viscosity does not increase so much even when cooled and stirred. And since the bottom surface of the tank 10 is inclined downward toward the front, even if the outer blade 50 is not pushed forward, the tap 21 is simply swung forward to move the piston 22 upward. A frozen beverage can be poured out from the nozzle 11. On the other hand, in the case of a high viscosity such as a frozen foam of a cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage, the frozen foam cannot be poured out from the nozzle 11 unless the frozen foam is pushed forward by the stirring outer blade 50. .

表２において、注出適性の「○」は、実験した１０回全てにおいて、凍結発泡体のタンク１０内の残量が３Ｌのときに５０ｇを１５秒以内で注出できたことを示し、注出適性の「△」は、実験した１０回において、凍結発泡体のタンク１０内の残量が３Ｌのときに５０ｇを１５秒以内で注出できたときとできなかったときが混在したことを示し、注出適性の「×」は、実験した１０回全てにおいて、凍結発泡体のタンク１０内の残量が３Ｌのときに５０ｇを１５秒以内で注出できなかったことを示している。 For both frozen foams and frozen drinks of cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverages, the results of experiments on whether or not the dispensing was smoothly performed and the remaining amount in the tank 11 were as follows: It shows in Table 2.

In Table 2, “○” of the dispensing suitability indicates that 50 g could be dispensed within 15 seconds when the remaining amount of the frozen foamed tank 10 was 3 L in all 10 experiments. “△” of suitability means that in 10 experiments, when the remaining amount of frozen foam in the tank 10 was 3 L, 50 g could be poured out within 15 seconds and when it could not be poured out. The “x” of the pouring aptitude indicates that 50 g could not be dispensed within 15 seconds when the remaining amount of the frozen foamed tank 10 was 3 L in all 10 experiments.

  Further, the remaining amount “◯” indicates that the remaining amount in the tank 10 at the pouring limit has become 2 L or less in all 10 experiments, and the remaining amount “Δ” indicates that the experiment has been performed 10 times. When the remaining amount in the tank 10 at the pouring limit is less than 2L, it indicates that it is not mixed, and “x” of the pouring aptitude is the pouring limit in all 10 experiments. This indicates that the remaining amount in the tank 10 at 2 is not less than 2L. The time when it took 20 seconds or longer to pour 50 g of frozen foam from the tank 10 was defined as the “pouring limit” described above.

As shown in Table 2, when the clearance C ₁ between the outer peripheral surface 52 of the inner surface and the stirring outer blade 50 of the tank 10 is greater than 7 mm, while the dispensing rate of the frozen foam is significantly reduced When the thickness is 7 mm or less, the frozen foam can be smoothly poured out. For this reason, it can be said that there is a significant qualitative difference depending on whether C ₁ is less than 7 mm or more than 7 mm, and the numerical value of C ₁ = 7 mm has a critical significance. Can do.

Modification 1 of the fifth embodiment (with a tip blade member)
Also in the fifth embodiment, the tip blade member 110 may be provided as in the first embodiment.

  By providing the tip blade member 110 in this way, the frozen foam can be pushed out to the front of the tank 10 by the force strengthened by the thick outer stirring blade 50 having the thickness T and the force by the tip blade member 110. For this reason, a frozen foam can be more smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11 more reliably.

Modification 2 of the fifth embodiment (the number of turns of the stirring outer blade is large)
Also in the fifth embodiment, the number of turns of the stirring outer blade 50 may be “3” or more, as in the second embodiment.

  Thus, by setting the number of turns of the stirring outer blade 50 to “3” or more, the frozen foam is continuously pushed forward of the tank 10 by the stirring outer blade 50 having a large thickness T and a large number of turns. Can do. For this reason, a frozen foam can be more smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11 more reliably.

Modification 3 of the fifth embodiment (with outer blade tip protrusion)
Also in the fifth embodiment, as in the third embodiment, the outer blade tip protrusion 130 may be provided.

  By providing the outer blade tip protruding portion 130 in this way, the frozen foam is pushed forward of the tank 10 by the force strengthened by the thick outer stirring blade 50 having the thickness T and the force by the outer blade tip protruding portion 130. Can do. For this reason, a frozen foam can be more smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11 more reliably.

Modification 4 of the fifth embodiment (with a flow rate adjusting plate)
Also in the fifth embodiment, a flow rate adjusting plate 140 may be provided as in the fourth embodiment.

  By providing the flow rate adjusting plate 140 in this way, the frozen foam is pushed out to the front of the tank 10 by the thick stirring outer blade 50 and flows into the hollow portion 33 from the front side of the cooling cylinder 30 by the flow rate adjusting plate 140. The amount of frozen foam to be reduced can be reduced. For this reason, a frozen foam can be more smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11 more reliably.

Combination of Modifications It should be noted that Modification Example 1, Modification Example 2, Modification Example 3 and Modification Example 4 of the fifth embodiment can be appropriately combined.

  That is, Modification 1 and Modification 2 may be combined, Modification 1 and Modification 3 may be combined, or Modification 1 and Modification 4 may be combined. Moreover, the modification 2 and the modification 3 may be combined, the modification 2 and the modification 4 may be combined, and the modification 3 and the modification 4 may be combined.

  Furthermore, Modification 1, Modification 2, and Modification 3 may be combined, Modification 1, Modification 2, and Modification 4 may be combined, Modification 2, Modification 3, and Modification 4 may be combined. Of course, all of Modification Example 1, Modification Example 2, Modification Example 3 and Modification Example 4 can be combined.

Sixth embodiment (the gap between the cooling cylinder and the stirring outer blade is narrow)
Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

In the first embodiment, the tip blade member 110 is provided. However, in the sixth embodiment, such a tip blade member 110 is not provided (however, a modification described later). Provided in Example 1)), a gap between the outer peripheral surface 32 of the cooling cylinder 30 and the inner peripheral surface 51 of the stirring outer blade 50 (that is, the outer periphery 32 of the cooling cylinder 30 and the inner periphery of the stirring outer blade 50). The maximum value of the gap in the vertical direction between the surface 51 and C ₂ (see FIG. 9B) is 0 mm <C ₂ ≦ 1.5 mm, preferably 0 mm <C ₂ ≦ 0.60 mm, and more preferably Is 0.25 mm <C ₂ ≦ 0.60 mm, more preferably 0.25 mm <C ₂ ≦ 0.50 mm. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the clearance C ₂ between the inner peripheral surface 51 of the outer peripheral surface 32 and the stirring outer blade 50 of the cooling cylinder 30 has a 1.5mm but the sixth In the embodiment, the gap C ₂ between the outer peripheral surface 32 of the cooling cylinder 30 and the inner peripheral surface 51 of the stirring outer blade 50 is 0 mm <C ₂ ≦ 1.5 mm. In the following, as an example, will be described with reference to embodiments clearance C ₂ is a 0.50mm between the inner peripheral surface 51 of the outer peripheral surface 32 and the stirring outer blade 50 of the cooling tube 30.

  In the sixth embodiment, other configurations are substantially the same as those in the first embodiment. In the sixth embodiment, the same parts as those in the first to fifth embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

In this embodiment, the clearance C ₂ has a 0.50mm between the inner peripheral surface 51 of the outer peripheral surface 32 and the stirring outer blade 50 of the cooling tube 30, as described below, good texture A frozen foam can be provided.

In conventional frozen beverage dispenser, the clearance C ₂ between the inner peripheral surface 51 of the outer peripheral surface 32 and the stirring outer blade 50 of the cooling cylinder 30 was on the order of 1.5 mm. In the case of a beverage having a high sugar content such as a frozen beverage, the viscosity does not increase so much even when cooled and stirred, and thus the gap between the outer peripheral surface 32 of the cooling cylinder 30 and the inner peripheral surface 51 of the stirring outer blade 50 is as described above. even C ₂ is not on the order of 1.5 mm, frozen drinks on the outer peripheral surface 32 of the cooling cylinder 30 is never locks up as it is fixed.

On the other hand, a frozen foam of a cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage typified by beer has a high viscosity, so the gap C between the outer peripheral surface 32 of the cooling cylinder 30 and the inner peripheral surface 51 of the stirring outer blade 50. _{If 2} is large, the frozen foam may stick to the outer peripheral surface 32 of the cooling cylinder 30 and form a large solid mass. When such a large solid lump is generated, the large solid lump is peeled off from the cooling cylinder 30 at the timing when the power of the compressor 35 is turned off and the cooling cylinder 30 becomes warm, and the large solid lump remains as it is in the nozzle. 11 may be poured out. When such a large hard lump is mixed with the frozen foam to be dispensed, the texture of the frozen foam becomes very poor.

In this regard, in the present embodiment, since the gap C ₂ between the inner peripheral surface 51 of the outer peripheral surface 32 and the stirring outer blade 50 of the cooling cylinder 30 is narrowed as 0.50 mm, at all times, the outer peripheral surface of the cooling cylinder 30 The frozen foam fixed to 32 can be scraped off, and a large solid lump as described above is not generated in the first place. For this reason, according to this Embodiment, it can prevent that food texture deteriorates with the big hard lump as mentioned above.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, the small lump of the frozen foam fixed to the cooling cylinder 30 can always be scraped off, and the lump can be poured out from the nozzle 11 together with the frozen foam. And the new preferable food texture (crispness) can be added to the frozen foam by this small lump of the frozen foam.

表３において、食感の「○」は、注出された凍結発泡体について小さな塊による新たな食感が得られたことを示し、食感の「×」は、注出された凍結発泡体について小さな塊による新たな食感が得られなかったことを示す。また、固い塊の「○」は、タンク１０内の温度が設定下限値を下回りコンプレッサ３５の電源がＯＦＦとなったときでも、大きな固い塊が注出されなかったことを示し、固い塊の「×」は、タンク１０内の温度が設定下限値を下回りコンプレッサ３５の電源がＯＦＦとなったときに、大きな固い塊が注出されたことを示している。 About the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage poured out from the dispenser of the present embodiment, whether or not a new texture (crispness) due to a small chunk was obtained, and a large solid chunk was poured out Table 3 below shows the results of experiments on whether or not the test was performed.

In Table 3, the texture “◯” indicates that a new texture with small lumps was obtained for the extracted frozen foam, and the texture “×” indicates the extracted frozen foam. This indicates that a new texture due to small lumps could not be obtained. The solid lump “◯” indicates that the large lump was not poured out even when the temperature in the tank 10 was lower than the set lower limit value and the power of the compressor 35 was turned off. “X” indicates that a large solid lump was poured out when the temperature in the tank 10 fell below the set lower limit value and the compressor 35 was turned off.

As shown in Table 3, when the gap C ₂ between the inner peripheral surface 51 of the outer peripheral surface 32 and the stirring outer blade 50 of the cooling cylinder 30 is greater than 1.5 mm, dispensed are small chunks for frozen foam was In addition, a new hard texture is not obtained and a large hard lump is produced and the texture is deteriorated. A feeling is obtained, and a large hard lump does not come out and a good texture is obtained. For this reason, it can be said that there is a significant qualitative difference depending on whether C ₂ is 1.5 mm or less or exceeds 1.5 mm, and the numerical value of C ₂ = 1.5 mm has a critical significance. It can be said that.

Incidentally, by narrowing the gap C ₂ between the inner peripheral surface 51 of the outer peripheral surface 32 and the agitating outside blades 50 of the cooling tube 30, while the thickness of the stirring outer blade 50 T (see FIG. 9 (b)) to slightly Can also be thickened. For this reason, according to the present embodiment, the force for pushing the frozen foam forward of the tank 10 by the stirring outer blade 50 can be increased somewhat.

Modification 1 of the sixth embodiment (with a tip blade member)
Also in the sixth embodiment, the tip blade member 110 may be provided as in the first embodiment.

  By providing the tip blade member 110 in this manner, the frozen foam can be pushed forward of the tank 10 by the tip blade member 110. For this reason, according to the present modification, in addition to the effect of preventing the texture from being deteriorated by a large solid lump, and adding a new texture (crispiness) due to a small lump of frozen foam, from the nozzle 11 An effect of smoothly pouring the frozen foam can also be obtained.

Modified example 2 of the sixth embodiment (the number of turns of the stirring outer blade is large)
Also in the sixth embodiment, the number of turns of the stirring outer blade 50 may be “3” or more, as in the second embodiment.

  In this way, by setting the number of turns of the stirring outer blade 50 to “3” or more, the frozen foam can be pushed forward of the tank 10 by the force continuously applied from the stirring outer blade 50 having a large number of turns. . For this reason, according to the present modification, in addition to the effect of preventing the texture from being deteriorated by a large solid lump, and adding a new texture (crispiness) due to a small lump of frozen foam, from the nozzle 11 An effect of smoothly pouring the frozen foam can also be obtained.

Modification 3 of the sixth embodiment (with outer blade tip protrusion)
Also in the sixth embodiment, an outer blade tip protrusion 130 may be provided, as in the third embodiment.

  By providing the outer blade tip protrusion 130 in this way, the frozen foam can be pushed forward of the tank 10 by the outer blade tip protrusion 130. For this reason, according to the present modification, in addition to the effect of preventing the texture from being deteriorated by a large solid lump, and adding a new texture (crispiness) due to a small lump of frozen foam, from the nozzle 11 An effect of smoothly pouring the frozen foam can also be obtained.

Modification 4 of the sixth embodiment (with a flow rate adjusting plate)
Also in the sixth embodiment, a flow rate adjusting plate 140 may be provided as in the fourth embodiment.

  By providing the flow rate adjusting plate 140 in this manner, the amount of the frozen foam flowing into the hollow portion 33 from the front side of the cooling cylinder 30 can be reduced by the flow rate adjusting plate 140. For this reason, according to the present modification, in addition to the effect of preventing the texture from being deteriorated by a large solid lump, and adding a new texture (crispiness) due to a small lump of frozen foam, from the nozzle 11 An effect of smoothly pouring the frozen foam can also be obtained.

Modification 5 of the sixth embodiment (the interval between the stirring outer blade and the tank is narrow)
Also in the sixth embodiment, as in the fifth embodiment, the gap C ₁ between the inner surface of the tank 10 and the outer peripheral surface 52 of the stirring outer blade 50 can be set to 0 mm <C ₁ ≦ 7 mm. .

Thus, by setting the gap C ₁ between the inner surface of the tank 10 and the outer peripheral surface 52 of the stirring outer blade 50 to 0 mm <C ₁ ≦ 7 mm, the force strengthened by the thick stirring outer blade 50 with the thickness T is The frozen foam can be pushed out to the front of the tank 10, and the frozen foam can be poured out from the nozzle 11 even when the remaining amount of the frozen foam in the tank 10 decreases. For this reason, according to the present modification, in addition to the effect of preventing the texture from being deteriorated by a large solid lump, and adding a new texture (crispiness) due to a small lump of frozen foam, from the nozzle 11 It is also possible to obtain an effect that the frozen foam is smoothly poured out and the frozen foam in the tank 10 with a small remaining amount is poured out from the nozzle 11.

Combination of Modifications It should be noted that Modification Example 1, Modification Example 2, Modification Example 3, Modification Example 4 and Modification Example 5 of the sixth embodiment can be appropriately combined.

  That is, Modification 1 and Modification 2 may be combined, Modification 1 and Modification 3 may be combined, Modification 1 and Modification 4 may be combined, Modification 1 And Modification 5 may be combined. Moreover, the modification 2 and the modification 3 may be combined, the modification 2 and the modification 4 may be combined, and the modification 2 and the modification 5 may be combined. Moreover, the modification 3 and the modification 4 may be combined, the modification 3 and the modification 5 may be combined, and the modification 4 and the modification 5 may be combined.

  Further, Modification 1, Modification 2, and Modification 3 may be combined, Modification 1, Modification 2, and Modification 4 may be combined, Modification 1, Modification 2, and Modification 5 May be combined. Moreover, the modification 2, the modification 3, and the modification 4 may be combined, the modification 2, the modification 3, and the modification 5 may be combined, the modification 3, the modification 4, and the modification. 5 may be combined.

  Furthermore, Modification 1, Modification 2, Modification 3 and Modification 4 may be combined, Modification 1, Modification 2, Modification 3 and Modification 5, Modification 1, Modification 2 Modification Example 4 and Modification Example 5 may be combined, Modification Example 1, Modification Example 3, Modification Example 4 and Modification Example 5 may be combined, Modification Example 2, Modification Example 3, Modification Example 4 And Modification 5 may be combined. Of course, all of Modification 1, Modification 2, Modification 3, Modification 4 and Modification 5 can be combined.

Seventh embodiment (stirring outer blade is eccentric)
Next, a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

In the first embodiment, the tip blade member 110 is provided. However, in the seventh embodiment, such a tip blade member 110 is not provided (however, the later-described modification is provided). The stirring outer blade 50 is eccentrically rotated, and a part of the inner peripheral surface (corresponding to the “inner surface” in the claims) 51 of the stirring outer blade 50 is provided in the cooling cylinder 30. It is the structure which contacts the outer peripheral surface 32 of this. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the clearance C ₂ is provided between the inner circumferential surface 51 of the outer peripheral surface 32 and the stirring outer blade 50 of the cooling cylinder 30, in this embodiment, The length of the radially extending portion 50tr (see FIG. 20) of the stirring outer blade 50 connected to the shaft 61 is shortened, and a part of the inner peripheral surface 51 of the outer blade 50 contacts the outer peripheral surface 32 of the cooling cylinder 30. doing. More specifically, although the clearance C ₂ between the inner peripheral surface 51 of the outer peripheral surface 32 and the stirring outer blade 50 of the cooling cylinder 30 in the first embodiment has been a 1.5 mm, the present embodiment In the embodiment, it is shorter by 1.5 mm than the radially extending portion 50tr of the stirring outer blade 50 of the first embodiment, and the diameter of the inner peripheral surface 51 of the stirring outer blade 50 as viewed from the front side. The surface on which the direction extending portion 50tr is provided is in contact with the outer peripheral surface 32 of the cooling cylinder 30 (see FIGS. 21A to 21D). FIGS. 21A to 21D are views showing a state in which the inner peripheral surface 51 of the stirring outer blade 50 rotates while being in contact with the outer peripheral surface 32 of the cooling cylinder 30. FIG. 21 (b) is a diagram when rotated 90 ° clockwise from FIG. 21 (a), and FIG. 21 (b) is a diagram when rotated 180 ° from FIG. 21 (a). FIG. 21 d is a view when rotated clockwise by 270 ° from FIG.

  In addition, since the length of the radially extending portion 50tr is shortened as described above, the stirring outer blade 50 is eccentrically rotated in the present embodiment.

  By the way, although this embodiment is described using an aspect in which the length of the radially extending portion 50tr is shortened, it is not limited to this, and by increasing the length of the radially extending portion 50tr, A part of the inner peripheral surface 51 of the outer blade 50 may be brought into contact with the outer peripheral surface 32 of the cooling cylinder 30 and the stirring outer blade 50 may be rotated eccentrically.

  In the seventh embodiment, other configurations are substantially the same as those in the first embodiment. In the seventh embodiment, the same parts as those in the first to sixth embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the stirring outer blade 50 is eccentrically rotated, and a part of the inner peripheral surface 51 of the stirring outer blade 50 is in contact with the outer peripheral surface 32 of the cooling cylinder 30. It can prevent that the food texture of a foam worsens.

  In the conventional frozen beverage dispenser, a gap is provided between the outer peripheral surface 32 of the cooling cylinder 30 and the inner peripheral surface 51 of the stirring outer blade 50. In the case of a beverage having a high sugar content such as a frozen beverage, the viscosity does not increase so much even if cooled and stirred, so that a gap is formed between the outer peripheral surface 32 of the cooling cylinder 30 and the inner peripheral surface 51 of the stirring outer blade 50 in this way. Even if it was provided, the frozen beverage did not adhere to the outer peripheral surface 32 of the cooling cylinder 30 and solidified as it was.

  On the other hand, the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage typified by beer has a high viscosity, so the frozen foam adheres to the outer peripheral surface 32 of the cooling cylinder 30 and becomes a large solid lump. May end up. When such a large solid lump is generated, the large solid lump is peeled off from the cooling cylinder 30 at the timing when the power of the compressor 35 is turned off and the cooling cylinder 30 becomes warm, and the large solid lump remains as it is in the nozzle. 11 may be poured out. When such a large hard lump is mixed with the frozen foam to be dispensed, the texture of the frozen foam becomes very poor.

  In this regard, in this embodiment, since a part of the inner peripheral surface 51 of the stirring outer blade 50 contacts the outer peripheral surface 32 of the cooling cylinder 30, the frozen foam adhered to the outer peripheral surface 32 of the cooling cylinder 30 is scraped. It is possible to prevent a large solid lump from growing on the outer peripheral surface of the cooling cylinder 30. For this reason, according to this Embodiment, it can prevent that food texture deteriorates with the big hard lump as mentioned above.

  Further, since the stirring outer blade 50 is eccentrically rotated and only a part of the inner peripheral surface 51 of the stirring outer blade 50 is in contact with the outer peripheral surface 32 of the cooling cylinder 30, a load applied to the motor that rotates the stirring outer blade 50 Can be prevented from becoming large.

Modification 1 of the seventh embodiment (with a tip blade member)
Also in the seventh embodiment, the tip blade member 110 may be provided as in the first embodiment.

  By providing the tip blade member 110 in this manner, the frozen foam can be pushed forward of the tank 10 by the tip blade member 110. For this reason, according to this modification, in addition to the effect of preventing the texture from being deteriorated by a large solid lump, the effect of smoothly pouring the frozen foam from the nozzle 11 can also be obtained.

Modification 2 of the seventh embodiment (the number of turns of the stirring outer blade is large)
Also in the seventh embodiment, as in the second embodiment, the number of turns of the stirring outer blade 50 may be “3” or more.

  In this way, by setting the number of turns of the stirring outer blade 50 to “3” or more, the frozen foam can be pushed forward of the tank 10 by the force continuously applied from the stirring outer blade 50 having a large number of turns. . For this reason, according to this modification, in addition to the effect of preventing the texture from being deteriorated by a large solid lump, the effect of smoothly pouring the frozen foam from the nozzle 11 can also be obtained.

Modification 3 of the seventh embodiment (with outer blade tip protrusion)
Also in the seventh embodiment, as in the third embodiment, the outer blade tip protrusion 130 may be provided.

  By providing the outer blade tip protrusion 130 in this way, the frozen foam can be pushed forward of the tank 10 by the outer blade tip protrusion 130. For this reason, according to this modification, in addition to the effect of preventing the texture from being deteriorated by a large solid lump, the effect of smoothly pouring the frozen foam from the nozzle 11 can also be obtained.

Modification 4 of the seventh embodiment (with a flow rate adjusting plate)
Also in the seventh embodiment, a flow rate adjusting plate 140 may be provided as in the fourth embodiment.

  By providing the flow rate adjusting plate 140 in this manner, the amount of the frozen foam flowing into the hollow portion 33 from the front side of the cooling cylinder 30 can be reduced by the flow rate adjusting plate 140. For this reason, according to this modification, in addition to the effect of preventing the texture from being deteriorated by a large solid lump, the effect of smoothly pouring the frozen foam from the nozzle 11 can also be obtained.

Modification 5 of the seventh embodiment (the interval between the stirring outer blade and the tank is narrow)
Also in the seventh embodiment, as in the fifth embodiment, the gap C ₁ between the inner surface of the tank 10 and the outer peripheral surface 52 of the stirring outer blade 50 can be set to 0 mm <C ₁ ≦ 7 mm. .

Thus, by setting the gap C ₁ between the inner surface of the tank 10 and the outer peripheral surface 52 of the stirring outer blade 50 to 0 mm <C ₁ ≦ 7 mm, the force strengthened by the thick stirring outer blade 50 with the thickness T is The frozen foam can be pushed out to the front of the tank 10, and the frozen foam can be poured out from the nozzle 11 even when the remaining amount of the frozen foam in the tank 10 decreases. For this reason, according to this modification, in addition to the effect of preventing the texture from being deteriorated by a large solid lump, the frozen foam is smoothly poured out from the nozzle 11 and the freezing in the tank 10 with a small remaining amount is performed. The effect of pouring the foam from the nozzle 11 can also be obtained.

Modification 6 of the seventh embodiment (the gap between the cooling cylinder and the stirring outer blade is narrow)
Also in the seventh embodiment, as in the sixth embodiment, the gap C ₂ between the outer peripheral surface 32 of the cooling cylinder 30 and the inner peripheral surface 51 of the stirring outer blade 50 is set to 0 mm <C ₂ ≦ 1. It can be 5 mm.

Thus, the clearance C ₂ between the outer peripheral surface 32 of the cooling cylinder 30 and the inner peripheral surface 51 of the stirring outer blade 50 is set to 0 mm <C ₂ ≦ 1.5 mm, so that the outer peripheral surface 32 of the cooling cylinder 30 is large. It can prevent more reliably that a hard lump is produced | generated, and can prevent more reliably that a food texture becomes worse by a big hard lump. Moreover, the effect that the new food texture (crispness) by the small lump of frozen foam is added can also be acquired.

Combination of Modifications Modifications 1, 2, 2, 3, 4, and 6 of the seventh embodiment can be combined as appropriate.

  Since there are a large number of combinations, the combination is not specifically described as the “combination of modification examples” in the above-described embodiments, but any two of modification examples 1 to 6 can be combined, Any three of Modifications 1 to 6 can be combined, any four of Modifications 1 to 6 can be combined, and any five of Modifications 1 to 6 can be combined. Of course, all of Modifications 1 to 6 can be combined.

Eighth embodiment (pressure unit)
Next, an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the dispenser according to the eighth embodiment supplies gas into the tank 10 and makes the pressure in the tank 10 higher than normal pressure in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications. The pressurization unit 170 is further provided.

  In the eighth embodiment, the other configurations are the same as those in the above-described embodiments and modifications. In the eighth embodiment, the same parts as those in the above-described embodiments and modifications are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  As described above, in order to obtain a frozen foam of a cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage, first, the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage is stirred while being cooled. Thus, a slurry is formed by cooling and stirring the cereal decomposition product containing sparkling beverage. Furthermore, by stirring while the slurry is cooled, outside air such as air is caught in the slurry, and as a result, the fine particles of the frozen cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage and bubbles present between the fine particles are included. A frozen foam of a cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage made of a mixture is obtained.

  According to the present embodiment, the pressure inside the tank 10 can be made higher than the pressure outside the tank 10 by supplying gas from the pressurizing unit 170. For this reason, when outside air is caught in the slurry, the gas supplied from the pressurizing unit 170 can be efficiently wound into the slurry, and the frozen foam can be efficiently manufactured.

  In addition, by supplying the gas from the pressurizing unit 170 in this way, it is possible to prevent foreign matters from being mixed in from the outside. For this reason, when introducing a dispenser into a store that handles a large amount of oil, such as a Chinese restaurant, it is very beneficial to provide the pressurizing unit 170 as in the present embodiment.

  Note that air (about 76 to 80% nitrogen, about 19 to 23% oxygen, and other outside air composed of argon, carbon dioxide, or the like) can be used as the gas supplied from the pressurizing unit 170.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the gas supplied from the pressurizing unit 170, for example, a gas obtained by substituting a part or all of air with nitrogen gas can be used. Although a nitrogen content rate can be used at 1 to 100%, it is preferably used at a rate of 70 to 100%. By the way, by making the gas supplied from the pressurization part 170 contain nitrogen, the foam holding | maintenance of the foam which consists of the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product containing sparkling beverage formed can be improved more.

  Moreover, the gas supplied from the pressurizing unit 170 may contain carbon dioxide. At this time, the content ratio of carbon dioxide in the gas is preferably less than 100%, more preferably less than 90%. Foam foam comprising a frozen foam of a cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage formed by setting the carbon dioxide content in the gas supplied from the pressurizing unit 170 to less than 100%, preferably less than 90% You can improve the holding.

  Note that when air is used as the gas supplied from the pressurizing unit 170, a nitrogen gas cylinder for supplying nitrogen gas, a carbon dioxide gas cylinder for supplying carbon dioxide, and the like are unnecessary, which is beneficial in reducing costs.

  The pressurization from the pressurization unit 170 can be performed by air, nitrogen and / or carbon dioxide, for example. The amount of pressurization can be, for example, 0.01-0.5 MPa, preferably 0.01-0.1 MPa, and more preferably 0.02-0.07 MPa.

  By the way, although this embodiment has been described on the premise that the pressurization unit 170 pressurizes, the pressurization unit 170 simply tanks air, nitrogen and / or carbon dioxide without pressurizing the inside of the tank 10. It can also be used only to feed into 10.

Ninth embodiment (heating unit)
Next, a ninth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The dispenser of the ninth embodiment heats a liquid such as water in the tank 10 in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, and the cooling cylinder 30 in the tank 10, the stirring inner blade 40, It has a configuration further including a heating unit 180 used for hot water sterilization of members such as the stirring outer blade 50. The heating unit 180 is connected to the control unit 100 and is configured to be controlled by receiving a measurement result from the temperature sensor 39.

  In the ninth embodiment, the other configurations are the same as those in the above-described embodiments and modifications. In the ninth embodiment, the same parts as those in the above-described embodiments and modifications are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  Unlike the frozen drink, the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage has a low sugar content, and therefore, germs are likely to be generated. For this reason, in the dispenser of this invention which handles a cereal decomposition product containing sparkling beverage, it is calculated | required that the inside of the tank 10 is sterilized with hot water every day.

  In order to sterilize the tank 10 of a conventional frozen beverage dispenser, hot water is poured into the tank 10. As described above, the dispenser of the present invention sterilizes the tank 10 with hot water every day. Preparing and pouring a large amount of hot water (eg, 7 liters of hot water) every day is a daunting task.

  In this regard, according to the present embodiment, hot water can be sterilized simply by putting water into the tank 10 and heating the water by the heating unit 180. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, the heating unit 180 is connected to the control unit 100, and the control unit 100 receives the measurement result from the temperature sensor 39 and controls the heating unit 180. Therefore, the tank 10 can be sterilized with hot water simply by adding water and turning the heating unit 180 on.

  As a specific process, first, for example, 7 liters of water is put into the tank 10. Next, the heating unit 180 is turned on, and the water in the tank 10 is heated to a predetermined temperature (for example, 65 ° C.). Thereafter, the hot water is maintained at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time (for example, 15 minutes). Thereafter, the heating unit 180 is automatically turned off, and the hot water sterilization in the tank 10 is completed. When hot water sterilization is completed in this way, a message to that effect is displayed on the touch panel 76. For this reason, according to this Embodiment, the operation | work which sterilizes the hot water in the tank 10 can be made markedly easy.

  If for some reason the temperature of the hot water drops and the hot water cannot be sterilized at a predetermined temperature (for example, 65 ° C.) for a predetermined time (for example, 15 minutes), the temperature rises to a predetermined level. Control may be performed so that the water is sterilized again for a predetermined time (for example, 15 minutes) from the time when the temperature (for example, 65 ° C.) is reached. Further, when hot water sterilization cannot be performed for a predetermined time (for example, 15 minutes) at a predetermined temperature (for example, 65 ° C.), that fact may be displayed on the touch panel 76.

  By the way, the heating unit 180 may be provided in the tank 10 or may be placed in the tank 10 only when sterilizing hot water like a throwing heater.

10th Embodiment (cereal decomposition product containing sparkling beverage supply part)
Next, a tenth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, the description has been made on the assumption that the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage is introduced from the inlet 13, but the tenth embodiment is a freezing in the tank 10. A remaining amount measuring unit 191 that measures the remaining amount of foam, and a cooled beverage dispenser 190 that supplies a cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage into the tank 10 (the “cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage supply unit” in the claims) Is applicable). The remaining amount measuring unit 191 may actually measure the remaining amount in the tank 10 or may calculate the remaining amount in the tank 10 from the amount of frozen foam poured out from the tank 10. May be.

  Further, as an example of the remaining amount measuring unit 191, a unit having a light emitting unit that emits light in the horizontal direction and a light receiving unit that is positioned at the same height as the light emitting unit and that receives light emitted from the light emitting unit. Can be used. In this case, the amount of the frozen foam in the tank 10 is detected depending on whether or not the light emitted from the light emitting unit is received by the light receiving unit. That is, when the light emitted from the light emitting unit is not received by the light receiving unit, it is determined that there is a frozen foam up to the same height position as the light emitted from the light emitting unit, and on the other hand, the light emitted from the light emitting unit Is received by the light receiving unit, it is determined that the frozen foam has decreased to a position lower than the light emitted from the light emitting unit. The height positions of the light emitting part and the light receiving part may be variable. For example, when the frozen foam is poured out frequently, the height of the light emitting part and the light receiving part is set high, and the foam containing the cereal decomposition product is contained. The frequency of replenishing the effervescent beverage containing cereal decomposition products by setting the height of the light emitting part and the light receiving part low when the frequency of pouring frozen foam is low Can be lowered.

  In the tenth embodiment, the other configurations are the same as those in the above-described embodiments and modifications. In the tenth embodiment, the same portions as those in the above-described embodiments and modifications are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In this Embodiment, it connects with the effervescent drink conveyance container 199 which stored the cereal decomposition product containing effervescent drink like a beer barrel, for example, and the cereal decomposition product containing effervescent drink is supplied from the said effervescent drink conveyance container 199. A cooled beverage dispenser 190 is provided. In this cooling beverage dispenser 190, the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage supplied from the sparkling beverage transport container 199 is cooled and can be poured out from the spout 193. Note that a pressurizing cylinder 198 for pressurizing the inside of the sparkling beverage transport container 199 is connected to the sparkling beverage transport container 199.

  As described above, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 25, the cooled beverage dispenser 190 constitutes the “cereal decomposed product-containing sparkling beverage supply unit”, is connected to the tank 10 near the spout 193, and is placed in the tank 10. An effervescent beverage containing a cereal decomposition product after being cooled is supplied. Then, the amount of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage supplied from the cooled beverage dispenser 190 into the tank 10 is controlled by the control unit 100 according to the remaining amount of the frozen foam in the tank 10. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26, the remaining amount measuring unit 191 and the opening / closing unit 194 are connected to the control unit 100, and the control unit 100 is configured to control the remaining amount measuring unit 191 and the opening / closing unit 194. Yes. Then, according to the remaining amount of the frozen foam in the tank 10 measured by the remaining amount measuring unit 191, the opening / closing unit 194 is controlled by the control unit 100, and a predetermined amount of water is supplied from the cooled beverage dispenser 190 into the tank 10. Cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverages are supplied.

  According to such an aspect, it is necessary for an operator such as a store employee to inject the cereal decomposition product-containing effervescent drink from the inlet 13 when the remaining amount of the frozen foam in the tank 10 is reduced. This is beneficial in that it eliminates

  Moreover, since the cereal decomposition product containing sparkling beverage can be appropriately replenished in the tank 10 according to the remaining amount of the frozen foam in the tank 10, a large amount of cereal decomposition product containing sparkling beverage can be supplied from the inlet 13. As in the case of charging, the temperature in the tank 10 can be prevented from rising rapidly. For this reason, it can always maintain in the state which can supply a frozen foam.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, the cereal decomposition product containing sparkling beverage cooled with the said cooling beverage dispenser 190 can be supplied in the tank 10 from the cooling beverage dispenser 190. FIG. For this reason, it can prevent more reliably that the temperature in the tank 10 rises, and by extension, a frozen foam can always be supplied more reliably.

10 Tank 11 Nozzle 20 Opening / closing part 21 Tap (gripping part)
22 Piston 25 Recessed portion 26 Flat portion 30 Cooling cylinder 33 Hollow portion 39 Temperature sensor 40 Stirring inner blade 50 Stirring outer blade 50tr Radially extending portion 110 Tip blade member 111 Tip blade 111a Short tip blade 113 Front extending portion 113a Back slope part 113b Front part 114 Back protrusion part 130 Outer blade tip protrusion part 140 Flow rate adjusting plate 143 Fan-shaped part 144 Notch 170 Pressurization part 180 Heating part 190 Grain decomposition product containing sparkling beverage supply part 191 Residual quantity measurement part C A gap C between the inner surface of _one tank and the outer peripheral surface of the stirring outer blade C ₂ A gap between the outer peripheral surface of the cooling cylinder and the inner peripheral surface of the stirring outer blade

Claims (39)

A tank for storing a sparkling beverage containing cereal decomposition products and its frozen foam;
A nozzle provided on the front side of the tank for supplying a frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage in the tank;
A cooling body provided in the tank and having a cylindrical shape extending in the front-rear direction;
A stirring outer blade that is provided outside the cooling body and moves forward by moving the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage by being rotated by receiving a driving force;
A force that is provided between the cooling body and the nozzle when viewed in the front-rear direction and is pushed forward to the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage by being rotated by receiving a driving force. A tip blade member to give,
A dispenser comprising:   The dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the tip blade member has a plurality of tip blades.   The dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the tip blade member has three or more tip blades. The tip blade member has a short tip blade whose wing length is shorter than other tip blades,
4. The dispenser according to claim 2, wherein the short and long tip blade is positioned inward in the radial direction of the stirring outer blade. 5. The tip blade member has a tip blade,
The tip blade includes a rear projecting portion projecting rearward at one end portion in the radial direction and a rear inclined portion tilting rearward toward the other end portion in the radial direction. 5. The dispenser according to any one of 1 to 4. A tank for storing a sparkling beverage containing cereal decomposition products and its frozen foam;
A nozzle provided on the front side of the tank for supplying a frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage in the tank;
A cooling body provided in the tank and having a cylindrical shape extending in the front-rear direction;
A screw-type stirring outer blade that is provided along the outer peripheral surface of the cooling body and moves forward by moving the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage by being rotated by receiving a driving force;
With
The dispenser characterized in that the number of turns of the stirring outer blade is 3 or more. A tank for storing a sparkling beverage containing cereal decomposition products and its frozen foam;
A nozzle provided on the front side of the tank for supplying a frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage in the tank;
A cooling body provided in the tank and having a cylindrical shape extending in the front-rear direction;
A stirring outer blade that is provided outside the cooling body and moves forward by moving the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage by being rotated by receiving a driving force;
With
The stirring outer blade has an outer blade tip protruding portion protruding forward at a front end portion thereof. A tank for storing a sparkling beverage containing cereal decomposition products and its frozen foam;
A nozzle provided on the front side of the tank for supplying a frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage in the tank;
A cooling cylinder provided in the tank, having a hollow portion and extending in the front-rear direction, and capable of cooling;
An agitating inner blade that is provided in the hollow portion of the cooling cylinder and moves the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage backward by being rotated by receiving a driving force;
A stirring outer blade that is provided outside the cooling cylinder and moves forward when the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage is rotated by receiving a driving force.
With
A dispenser characterized in that a flow rate adjusting plate is provided outside or on the front side of the cooling cylinder.   The dispenser according to claim 8, wherein the flow rate adjusting plate has a circular shape.   The dispenser according to claim 8, wherein the flow rate adjusting plate has a circular shape with a notch. A tank for storing a sparkling beverage containing cereal decomposition products and its frozen foam;
A nozzle provided on the front side of the tank for supplying a frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage in the tank;
A cooling body provided in the tank and having a cylindrical shape extending in the front-rear direction;
A stirring outer blade that is provided outside the cooling body and moves forward by moving the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage by being rotated by receiving a driving force;
With
A gap C ₁ between the inner surface of the tank and the outer surface of the stirring outer blade is:
0 mm <C ₁ ≦ 7 mm
Dispenser characterized by becoming. A tank for storing a sparkling beverage containing cereal decomposition products and its frozen foam;
A cooling body provided in the tank, having a cylindrical shape extending in a predetermined direction, and capable of being cooled;
A stirring outer blade that is provided outside the cooling body and moves the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage by being rotated by receiving a driving force;
With
Clearance C ₂ between the outer peripheral surface and the inner surface of the stirring outer blades of the cooling body,
0 mm <C ₂ ≦ 1.5 mm
Dispenser characterized by becoming. A tank for storing a sparkling beverage containing cereal decomposition products and its frozen foam;
A nozzle provided in the tank for supplying a frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage in the tank;
A piston for opening and closing the nozzle;
A cooling body provided in the tank, having a cylindrical shape extending in a predetermined direction, and capable of being cooled;
A stirring outer blade that is provided outside the cooling body and moves the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage by being rotated by receiving a driving force;
With
The piston has a flat portion having a flat shape or a concave portion having a concave shape at an end that can come into contact with the frozen foam. The piston has, at the end, a concave shape portion that is a concave shape,
14. The dispenser according to claim 13, wherein a vertical cross section of the recessed portion has a substantially U shape, or the recessed portion has a recessed portion having a substantially conical shape.   The dispenser according to claim 13 or 14, wherein a surface of the end of the piston is made of a hydrophobic material. A tank for storing a sparkling beverage containing cereal decomposition products and its frozen foam;
A cooling body provided in the tank, having a cylindrical shape extending in a predetermined direction, and capable of being cooled;
A stirring outer blade that is provided outside the cooling body and moves the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage by being rotated by receiving a driving force;
With
The agitating outer blade is eccentrically rotated, and a part of the inner surface of the agitating outer blade is in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the cooling body.   The dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 16, further comprising a pressurizing unit that supplies gas into the tank and makes the pressure in the tank higher than the pressure outside the tank. . A temperature sensor for measuring the temperature in the tank;
A heating unit controlled in response to a measurement result by the temperature sensor;
The dispenser according to claim 1, further comprising: A remaining amount measuring unit for measuring the remaining amount of the frozen foam in the tank;
In response to the measurement result from the remaining amount measuring unit, a cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage supply unit that supplies a cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage in the tank;
The dispenser according to claim 1, further comprising:   A force that is provided between the cooling body and the nozzle when viewed in the front-rear direction and is pushed forward to the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage by being rotated by receiving a driving force. The dispenser according to any one of claims 6 to 11 and 17 to 19, further comprising a tip blade member for feeding. A nozzle provided on the front side of the tank for supplying a frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage in the tank;
A force that is provided between the cooling body and the nozzle when viewed in the front-rear direction and is pushed forward to the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage by being rotated by receiving a driving force. A tip blade member for providing,
The dispenser according to claim 12 or 16, wherein the cooling body extends in the front-rear direction. A force that is provided between the cooling body and the nozzle when viewed in the front-rear direction and is pushed forward to the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage by being rotated by receiving a driving force. A tip blade member for giving,
The nozzle is provided on the front side of the tank,
The dispenser according to any one of claims 13 to 15, wherein the cooling body extends in the front-rear direction. The stirring outer blade comprises a screw type,
The dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 5, 7 to 11, and 17 to 22, wherein the number of turns of the stirring outer blade is 3 or more. A nozzle for supplying a frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage provided in the front side of the tank;
The cooling body extends in the front-rear direction,
The stirring outer blade comprises a screw type,
The dispenser according to claim 12 or 16, wherein the number of turns of the stirring outer blade is 3 or more. The nozzle is provided on the front side of the tank,
The cooling body extends in the front-rear direction,
The stirring outer blade comprises a screw type,
The dispenser according to any one of claims 13 to 15, wherein the number of turns of the outer stirring blade is 3 or more.   The dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 6, 8 to 11, and 17 to 25, wherein the stirring outer blade has an outer blade tip protruding portion protruding forward at a front end portion thereof. . A nozzle for supplying a frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage provided in the front side of the tank;
The cooling body extends in the front-rear direction,
The dispenser according to any one of claims 12 and 16, wherein the stirring outer blade has an outer blade tip protruding portion protruding forward at a front end portion thereof. The nozzle is provided on the front side of the tank,
The cooling body extends in the front-rear direction,
The dispenser according to any one of claims 13 to 15, wherein the stirring outer blade has an outer blade tip protruding portion protruding forward at a front end portion thereof. The cooling body is a cooling cylinder having a hollow portion,
A stirring inner blade that is provided in the hollow portion of the cooling cylinder and is moved by receiving a driving force to move the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage backward;
29. The dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 7, 11, 17 to 28, wherein a flow rate adjusting plate is provided outside the front side or inside the front side of the cooling cylinder. The cooling body is a cooling cylinder having a hollow portion and extending in the front-rear direction,
An agitating inner blade that is provided in the hollow portion of the cooling cylinder and moves the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage backward by being rotated by receiving a driving force;
A nozzle provided on the front side of the tank for supplying a frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage in the tank,
17. The dispenser according to claim 12, wherein a flow rate adjusting plate is provided outside the front side or inside the front side of the cooling cylinder. The nozzle is provided on the front side of the tank,
The cooling body is a cooling cylinder having a hollow portion and extending in the front-rear direction,
A stirring inner blade that is provided in the hollow portion of the cooling cylinder and is moved by receiving a driving force to move the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage backward;
The dispenser according to any one of claims 13 to 15, wherein a flow rate adjusting plate is provided outside the front side or inside the front side of the cooling cylinder. A gap C ₁ between the inner surface of the tank and the outer surface of the stirring outer blade is:
0 mm <C ₁ ≦ 7 mm
32. The dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 10 and 17 to 31. A nozzle for supplying a frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage provided in the front side of the tank;
The cooling cylinder extends in the front-rear direction,
A gap C ₁ between the inner surface of the tank and the outer surface of the stirring outer blade is:
0 mm <C ₁ ≦ 7 mm
The dispenser according to claim 12 or 16, wherein: The nozzle is provided on the front side of the tank,
The cooling cylinder extends in the front-rear direction,
A gap C ₁ between the inner surface of the tank and the outer surface of the stirring outer blade is:
0 mm <C ₁ ≦ 7 mm
The dispenser according to any one of claims 13 to 15, wherein A gap C ₂ between the outer peripheral surface of the cooling cylinder and the inner surface of the stirring outer blade is:
0 mm <C ₂ ≦ 1.5 mm
The dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 11 and 13 to 34. A piston for opening and closing the nozzle;
36. The piston according to any one of claims 1 to 11 and 17 to 35, wherein the piston has a flat portion having a flat shape or a concave portion having a concave shape at an end that can contact the frozen foam. The dispenser according to item 1. A nozzle provided in the tank for supplying a frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage in the tank;
Having a piston for opening and closing the nozzle;
17. The dispenser according to claim 12, wherein the piston has a flat portion having a flat shape or a concave portion having a concave shape at an end portion which can come into contact with the frozen foam. .   The stirring outer blade is eccentrically rotated, and a part of the inner surface of the stirring outer blade is in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the cooling cylinder. Dispenser. The cooling body is a cooling cylinder having a hollow portion,
It is further provided with a stirring inner blade provided in the hollow part of the cooling cylinder and moving the frozen foam of the cereal decomposition product-containing sparkling beverage backward by being rotated by receiving a driving force. The dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 7, 11 to 28, and 32 to 38.

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