KR102118082B1 - Fermentation apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

Beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, a water heater for heating the water; A dispenser connected to the water supply heater and the water supply channel and formed with a material receiving unit; An air injector connected to the water supply passage; And it may include a fermenter assembly connected to the dispenser and the main flow path, there is an advantage that can supply the material for beer production to the beer production pack according to the beer production method.

Description

Fermentation device {FERMENTATION APPARATUS}

The present invention relates to a beer production apparatus, and more particularly, to a beer production apparatus capable of supplying a material for beer production to a beer production pack.

Beer is a drink made from malt (즙. malt) made by sprouting barley, filtered, added with hops, and fermented with yeast.

Consumers can purchase ready-made products that are manufactured and sold by beer manufacturers, or they can make house beer (or homemade beer) that has fermented beer ingredients directly at home or in a bar.

House beer can be manufactured in a variety of types than ready-made products, and can be manufactured according to consumer preference.

Materials for beer production may be water, malt, hops, yeast, flavor additives, and the like.

Yeast can be called yeast, and can be added to malt to ferment malt and help produce alcohol and carbonic acid.

Flavoring additives are additives that enhance the taste of beer, such as fruits, syrups and vanilla beans.

Typically, house beer may include a total of three stages of the wort production stage, fermentation stage, and ripening stage, and may take 2 to 3 weeks from the wort production stage to the ripening stage.

House beer is important to maintain the optimum temperature during the fermentation step, and the more convenient it is, the more convenient the user can be.

Recently, a beer production apparatus that can easily manufacture house beer in a home or a pub is gradually used, and it is desirable that such a beer production apparatus is configured to be conveniently used while maintaining an optimum temperature for beer fermentation. .

KR 20-0319526 U (announced July 12, 2003)

One problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a beer manufacturing apparatus capable of supplying hot water to supply a material for beer production to a fermenter assembly.

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a beer manufacturing apparatus capable of supplying air to the presentation tank assembly.

Beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, a water heater for heating the water; A dispenser connected to the water supply heater and the water supply channel and formed with a material receiving unit; An air injector connected to the water supply passage; And it may include a fermenter assembly connected to the main passage and the dispenser. According to this, hot water heated by the water heater can be supplied to the fermenter assembly. In addition, air may be supplied to the fermenter assembly by an air injector.

Beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, may further include a main valve for opening and closing the main flow path.

Beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, the opening and closing valve provided between the air injector connection portion and the material receiving portion of the water supply passage; And a bypass flow path connected to the water supply flow path and the main flow path by bypassing the material receiving portion. According to this, hot water or air can be supplied to the fermenter assembly without passing through the material receiving portion.

The bypass flow path may be provided with a bypass valve that opens and closes the bypass flow path.

Beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, may further include a controller, the controller when the water supply or air injection to the fermenter assembly, the main valve and the bypass valve to turn on and off the on-off valve I can do it.

Beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, a water tank containing water; And

Further comprising a water supply pump for pumping water from the water tank to guide the water supply heater, the controller may turn on the water supply pump when watering the fermenter assembly.

The beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a flow meter installed in a water supply pump outflow passage measuring the flow rate of water flowing into the water supply heater and connecting the water supply pump and the water supply heater. The controller may turn on the water heater when the flow rate measured by the flowmeter is within a predetermined range.

The temperature of the hot water heated in the water heater is measured, and further includes a thermistor installed in at least one of the water supply channel and the water heater, and the controller turns on the water heater, and the measured temperature of the thermistor is predetermined. When it is within a range, the amount of hot water input to the fermenter assembly can be calculated.

The controller may turn off the water supply pump and the water supply heater when the input amount is equal to or greater than a preset input amount.

The beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a gas ejector having a gas extraction passage connected to the fermenter assembly and a gas opening/closing valve for opening and closing the gas extraction passage.

The air injector, the air injection passage connected to the water supply passage; And an air injection pump for pumping air into the air injection passage. The controller may turn on the air injection pump when air is injected into the fermenter assembly.

The controller may turn off the gas on-off valve.

The gas discharger further includes a pressure sensor installed in the gas extraction passage, and the controller may turn off the air injection pump and turn on the gas on/off valve when the pressure measured by the pressure sensor is higher than a preset pressure.

The controller can turn on the gas on-off valve.

The controller may turn off the air injection pump when a predetermined time elapses after the air injection pump is turned on.

The controller may turn on the main valve and the on-off valve when extracting the material accommodated in the material receiving portion.

The controller may turn on the water pump when extracting the material contained in the material receiving unit.

The controller may turn off the water supply pump when a predetermined time has elapsed since the water supply pump was turned on.

The controller may turn on the main valve, the on-off valve, and the air injection pump when removing the residual amount of the dispenser.

The controller may turn off the air injection pump when a predetermined time elapses after the air injection pump is turned on.

Beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention further comprises a gas discharger for discharging the gas in the fermenter assembly to the outside, the gas discharger, the gas extraction passage connected to the fermenter assembly; And it may include a gas opening and closing valve for opening and closing the gas extraction passage.

The controller may turn on the gas opening/closing valve when watering the fermenter assembly, extracting the material contained in the material receiving unit, and removing the residual amount of the dispenser.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the hot water heated by the water heater is supplied to the fermenter assembly through the material receiving unit, and thus there is an advantage in that the material for beer production can be supplied to the beer production pack according to the beer production method.

In addition, by providing a bypass passage for bypassing the material receiving portion, there is an advantage that can supply water or air to the beer production pack without going through the material receiving portion of the dispenser.

In addition, the water supply step includes a hot water injection step and an air injection step, and thus has an advantage that water and beer ingredients can be evenly mixed with water.

In addition, during the mixing step, there is an advantage of supplying air to the beer production pack to perform aeration to supply oxygen to the yeast contained in the beer material.

In addition, in the step of adding the additives, there is an advantage in that hot water is injected into the dispenser so that the additives can be easily added by the dispenser and the additives can be mixed and supplied with hot water.

In addition, when removing the residual amount of the dispenser, there is an advantage in that air can be removed from the dispenser by injecting air into the dispenser.

In addition, there is an advantage that the beer production step can be automatically controlled by the controller.

1 is an overall configuration of a beer manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
2 is a perspective view of a beer manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the interior of the beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
Figure 4 is a front view showing the interior of the beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
5 is a perspective view of a dispenser of a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the interior of the lead module shown in Figure 5,
7 is a plan view showing the interior of the dispenser of the beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 7;
9 is a plan view of the capsule receiving body of the beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
10 is a bottom view of the rocker of the beer production apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention;
11 is a partially exploded perspective view showing a dispenser of a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
12 is a cross-sectional view showing the interior of the dispenser of the beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
13 is a cross-sectional view when a plurality of capsule receiving portion shown in Figure 12 is opened,
14 is a cross-sectional view showing the interior of the fermenter assembly of the beer production apparatus according to the present invention,
15 is a cross-sectional view when the opening shown in FIG. 14 is opened,
16 is a side view showing an example of a beer production pack of a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
17 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a beer production pack of a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
18 is a side view showing another example of a beer production pack of a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
19 is a sectional view showing another example of a beer production pack of a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
20 is a sectional view showing another example of a beer production pack of a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
21 is a sectional view showing a beer withdrawal valve of a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
22 is a flowchart illustrating a control procedure of a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
23 is a block diagram showing a control configuration of a beer making apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
24 is a flow chart showing a control sequence of the water supply step of the beer production method of the beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
25 is a flowchart illustrating a control sequence according to the first embodiment of the primary hot water supply stage shown in FIG. 24,
26 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of the primary air injection step shown in FIG. 24,
27 is a flowchart illustrating a control sequence according to the first embodiment of the secondary hot water supply stage shown in FIG. 24,
28 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed control procedure of the secondary air injection step shown in FIG. 24,
29 is a flowchart illustrating a control sequence according to a second embodiment of the primary hot water supply stage shown in FIG. 24,
30 is a flowchart illustrating a control sequence according to a second embodiment of the secondary hot water supply stage shown in FIG. 24,
Figure 31 is a flow chart showing a detailed control procedure of the fermenter cooling step of the beer production method of the beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
32 is a flow chart showing a detailed control procedure of the mixing step of the beer production method of the beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
33 is a flow chart showing a detailed control procedure of the first additive input step of the beer production method of the beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
34 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed control procedure of a dispenser residual water removal step in a beer production method of a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a specific embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with the accompanying drawings.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of a beer manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Figure 1, the beer production apparatus is connected to the fermentation module 1, the fermentation module 1 and the dispenser 3 connected to the main flow path 2, and the dispenser 3 and the water supply flow path 4 It includes a water supply module 5 and a beer extractor 6 in which the beer fermented in the fermentation module 1 is taken out.

The fermentation module 1 includes a fermentation tank assembly 11 in which a space S1 is formed.

The fermentation tank assembly 11 may include a fermentation tank 112 having an opening 111 formed thereon and a space S1 formed therein, and a fermentation tank cover 114 covering the opening 111.

Fermentation tank 112 may be composed of a combination of a plurality of members.

The fermentation tank cover 114 is to seal the interior of the fermentation tank 112, and may be disposed on the upper portion of the fermentation tank 112 to cover the opening 111. The main passage connecting portion 115 connected to the main passage 2 may be formed on the fermenter cover 114.

In addition, the fermentation module 1 may further include a beer production pack 12 inserted and accommodated in the fermenter assembly 11. The beer production pack 12 may be a pack containing ingredients for beer production therein.

Beer production pack 12 may be accommodated is inserted into the fermentation tank 11 in a state in which the material is contained. The beer production pack 12 may be formed smaller than the space S1 formed inside the fermenter assembly 11.

The beer production pack 12 may be accommodated in the fermentation tank 112 by being inserted into the fermentation tank 112 while the opening 111 of the fermentation tank 112 is open. The fermenter cover 114 may cover the opening 111 of the fermenter 112 after the beer production pack 12 is inserted into the fermenter 112. The beer production pack 12 may help ferment the material in a state accommodated in the closed space S1 by the fermentation tank 112 and the fermentation tank cover 114. The beer production pack 12 may expand due to the pressure therein during the production of beer.

Meanwhile, materials for beer production may include water, malt, yeast, hops, and flavor additives.

The beer production apparatus may include both the dispenser 3 and the beer production pack 12, and the material for beer production may be dispersed and stored in the dispenser 3 and the beer production pack 12. The beer production pack 12 may contain some of the materials for beer production, and the dispenser 3 may contain the remaining materials. The remaining materials contained in the dispenser 3 may be supplied to the beer production pack 12 together with water supplied from the water supply module 5, and may be mixed with some materials contained in the beer production pack 12.

The beer production pack 12 may contain main ingredients essential for beer production, and the dispenser 3 may contain additives added to the main materials. In this case, the additives contained in the dispenser 3 can be mixed with the water supplied from the water supply module 5 and supplied to the beer production pack 12, and can be mixed with the main ingredients contained in the beer production pack 12. have.

The main material contained in the beer production pack 12 is a material having a larger capacity than other materials, and may be malt among malt, yeast, hop, and flavor additives. In addition, the additive contained in the dispenser 3 may be other materials excluding malt among materials for beer production, and may be yeast, hop, or flavor additives.

On the other hand, as described above, the beer production apparatus does not include both the beer production pack 12 and the dispenser 3, and without a separate beer production pack 12, it is possible that only the dispenser 3 is provided, and the dispenser ( 3) can contain all the ingredients for beer production. In this case, all the materials contained in the dispenser 3 can be supplied into the fermenter assembly 11 together with the water supplied from the water supply module 5. The main material and the additive may be contained in the dispenser 3, and the main material and the additive contained in the dispenser 3 may be simultaneously supplied to the fermenter assembly 11 or sequentially supplied with a time difference.

In addition, the beer production apparatus does not include a separate beer production pack 12, the user directly injects some materials for beer production into the fermenter assembly 11, and the remaining materials for beer production are dispensers 3 It is also possible to add. In this case, the user directly injects the main material into the fermenter assembly 11, the additive can be accommodated in the dispenser 3, and the additive contained in the dispenser 3 is mixed with the water supplied from the water supply module 5 It can be supplied into the fermenter assembly 11, it can be mixed with the main material was previously introduced into the fermenter assembly (11).

In addition, the beer production apparatus does not include the dispenser 3, may include a beer production pack 12, in this case, the beer production pack 12 may contain the main ingredients, and the user may make a beer production pack 12 Can be added to the additive.

In addition, the beer production apparatus does not include both the dispenser 3 and the beer production pack 12, and it is of course possible for a user to directly input the main ingredients and additives into the fermenter assembly 11 simultaneously or with a time difference.

When the beer production apparatus includes both the dispenser 3 and the beer production pack 12, beer can be easily produced, and hereinafter, an example including both the dispenser 3 and the beer production pack 12 will be described. However, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to including both the dispenser 3 and the beer production pack 12.

The material introduced into the beer production pack 12 may be fermented over time, and the beer produced in the beer production pack 12 may flow to the main channel 2 through the main channel connection 115. , Flowing from the main flow path (2) to the beer extractor (6) can be taken out to the beer extractor (6).

The fermentation module 1 may further include a temperature controller to change the temperature of the fermenter assembly 11.

The thermostat is to heat or cool the fermenter assembly 11, and it is possible to control the temperature of the fermenter assembly 11 to an optimal temperature for beer fermentation.

The temperature controller may include a compressor 131, a condenser 132, an expansion mechanism 133, and a refrigeration cycle device 13 having an evaporator 134, wherein any one of the condenser and the evaporator is a fermenter assembly ( 11) can be installed in contact.

When the condenser 132 is installed to be in contact with the fermentation tank 112, the refrigeration cycle device 13 can control the temperature of the fermentation tank 112 by heating the fermentation tank 112. In this case, the condenser 132 may include a condensation tube wound on the outer surface of the fermentation tank 112.

When the evaporator 134 is installed to be in contact with the fermentation tank 112, the refrigeration cycle device 13 may control the temperature of the fermentation tank 112 by cooling the fermentation tank 112. In this case, the evaporator 134 may include an evaporation tube wound on the outer surface of the fermentation tank 112. The evaporation tube may be accommodated between the fermentation tank 112 and the insulating wall 112, and may cool the interior of the insulating space S2 insulated by the insulating wall 112.

The thermostat may further include a heater 14 to heat the fermenter assembly 11. The heater 14 may be installed to contact the outer surface of the fermentation tank 112, and may be configured as a heating heater that generates heat when power is applied. The heater 14 may be configured as a line heater, and may be wound on the outer surface of the fermenter 112.

Refrigeration cycle device 13 may be configured as a heat pump. Refrigeration cycle device 13 may include a flow path switching valve (not shown). The flow path switching valve may be configured as a four-way valve. The flow path switching valve may be respectively connected to the suction flow path of the compressor 131 and the discharge flow path of the compressor 131, may be connected to the condenser 132 and the condenser connection flow path, and may be connected to the evaporator 134 and the evaporator connection flow path. .

The flow path switching valve may guide the refrigerant compressed in the compressor 131 to the condenser 132 when cooling the fermentation tank 112 and the refrigerant discharged from the evaporator 134 to the compressor 131.

The flow path switching valve may guide the refrigerant compressed in the compressor 131 to the evaporator 134 when the fermenter 112 is heated, and guide the refrigerant discharged from the condenser 132 to the compressor 131.

The beer production apparatus may include a beer ejection pressurizing mechanism 15 that injects air between the beer production pack 12 and the fermenter assembly 11.

In the state in which the beer production pack 12 is accommodated inside the fermentation tank assembly 11, the beer extraction pressurizing mechanism 15 can inject air between the beer production pack 12 and the fermentation tank assembly 11, and the fermentation tank assembly (11) Air injected into the inside may pressurize the beer production pack 12. The beer in the beer production pack 12 may be pressurized by the beer production pack 12 pressed by air, and may flow through the main flow path connecting portion 115 to the main flow path 2. Beer flowing from the beer production pack 12 to the main flow path 2 may be taken out through the beer extractor 6.

That is, when the beer production device is completed, the beer production pack 12 is not taken out of the fermenter assembly 11, but is placed inside the fermenter assembly 11, and the beer in the beer production pack 12 is completed. Can be taken out with the beer take-off machine 6.

The beer ejection pressurization mechanism 15 may include an air pump 152 for pumping air, and an air supply passage 154 connecting the inside of the air pump 152 and the fermenter assembly 11. The beer ejection pressurization mechanism 15 may further include an air control valve 156 installed in the air supply passage 154.

The beer ejection pressurization mechanism 15 may further include an air relief valve 158 provided in the air supply passage 154. The air relief valve 158 may be installed after the air control valve 156 in the air supply direction among the air supply passages 154.

The air regulating valve 156 can be opened only when beer is taken out to allow air to flow into the fermenter assembly 11 and maintain a closed state while beer is not taken out.

The beer production apparatus may further include a temperature sensor 16 for measuring the temperature of the fermenter assembly 1. The temperature sensor 16 may be installed to measure the temperature of the fermentation tank 112.

Hereinafter, the dispenser 3 will be described.

The dispenser 3 may be connected to the water heater 53 and the water supply passage 4 and may be connected to the fermentation assembly 11 and the main passage 2.

The dispenser 3 may contain materials necessary for beer production, and may be configured to pass water supplied from the water supply module 4. The material contained in the dispenser 3 may be yeast, hops, flavor additives, and the like.

The material contained in the dispenser 3 may be placed directly in the material receiving portion formed in the dispenser 3. At least one material accommodating portion may be formed in the dispenser 3. A plurality of material demand parts may be formed on the dispenser 3, and in this case, a plurality of material receiving parts may be formed by being partitioned from each other.

On the other hand, the material contained in the dispenser 3 may be accommodated in a capsule, and the dispenser 3 may be formed with at least one capsule receiving portion in which such capsules are accommodated. When the material is encapsulated in a capsule, the dispenser 3 may be configured to allow the capsule to be seated and withdrawn, and the dispenser 3 may be composed of a capsule kit assembly in which the capsule is detachably received.

The main passage 2 and the water supply passage 4 may be respectively connected to the dispenser 3, and the water supplied to the water supply passage 4 may be mixed with the material while passing through the material receiving part or the capsule, and the material receiving part Alternatively, the material contained in the capsule may flow into the main flow path 2 together with water.

The dispenser 3 may be accommodated by a plurality of additives of different types separated from each other. The plurality of additives accommodated in the dispenser 3 may be yeast and hop and flavor additives, which may be accommodated separately from each other.

When a plurality of material accommodating portions are formed in the dispenser 3, each of the plurality of material accommodating portions may be connected to the water supply flow path 4 and the dispenser inlet flow path, and may be connected to the main flow path 2 and the dispenser outlet flow path.

When a plurality of capsule accommodating portions are formed in the dispenser 3, each of the plurality of capsule accommodating portions may be connected to the water supply flow path 4 and the dispenser inlet flow path, and may be connected to the main flow path 2 and the dispenser outlet flow path.

The material accommodating part of the dispenser 3 and the capsule accommodating part of the dispenser 3 may have substantially the same configuration, and when the capsule is inserted into the dispenser 3 while the material is in the capsule, it may be referred to as a capsule accommodating part, When the material is directly contained in the dispenser 3 in a state that is not encapsulated in the capsule, it may be referred to as a material receiving portion. Since the material accommodating part and the capsule accommodating part are substantially the same, it will be described below that the capsule accommodating part is formed in the dispenser 3 for convenience of explanation.

The dispenser 3 is formed with a capsule receiving portion in which the capsule containing the additive is detachably accommodated, and may be connected to the water supply passage 4 and the dispenser inlet passage, and may be connected to the main passage 2 and the dispenser outlet passage.

A dispenser inlet flow path may be opened and closed and a shut-off valve may be installed in the dispenser inlet flow path.

A check valve may be installed in the outlet passage of the dispenser to prevent the fluid in the main passage 2 from flowing back to the capsule receiving portion.

The dispenser 3 may have a plurality of capsule receiving portions 31, 32 and 33, and a plurality of capsule receiving portions may be formed separately from each other. The plurality of capsule receiving parts 31, 32, and 33 may be connected to their respective dispenser inlet passages and their respective dispenser outlet passages.

Hereinafter, the first additive, the second additive, and the third additive may be accommodated in the dispenser 3. The first additive may be yeast, the second additive may be hop, and the third additive may be a fragrance additive.

The dispenser 3 includes a first capsule accommodating portion 31 in which the first capsule C1 containing the first additive is accommodated, and a second capsule accommodating portion 32 in which the second capsule C2 containing the second additive is accommodated. ), and a third capsule accommodating portion 33 in which the third capsule C3 containing the third additive is accommodated.

A first dispenser inlet passage 311 for guiding water or air to the first capsule receiver 31 may be connected to the first capsule receiver 31, and water leaked from the first capsule receiver 31, A mixture of water and a first additive, and a first dispenser outlet passage 312 through which air is guided may be connected. A first opening/closing valve 313 for opening and closing the first dispenser inlet passage 311 may be installed in the first dispenser inlet passage 311. The first dispenser outlet passage 312 allows the fluid of the first capsule receiving part 31 to flow to the main passage 2 while preventing the fluid of the main passage 2 from flowing back to the first capsule receiving part 31. A first check valve 314 may be installed. Here, the fluid may be water, a mixture of water and a first additive, and air discharged from the first capsule accommodating part 31.

A second dispenser inlet passage 321 for guiding water or air to the second capsule accommodation portion 32 may be connected to the second capsule accommodation portion 32, and water discharged from the second capsule accommodation portion 32, A mixture of water and a second additive, and a second dispenser outlet passage 322 through which air is guided may be connected. A second opening/closing valve 323 for opening and closing the second dispenser inlet passage 321 may be installed in the second dispenser inlet passage 321. The second dispenser outlet passage 322 allows the fluid of the second capsule receiving part 32 to flow to the main passage 2 while preventing the fluid of the main passage 2 from flowing back to the second capsule receiving part 32. A second check valve 324 may be installed. Here, the fluid may be water, a mixture of water and a second additive, and air leaked from the second capsule accommodating part 32.

A third dispenser inlet passage 331 for guiding water or air to the third capsule receiver 33 may be connected to the third capsule receiver 33, and water discharged from the third capsule receiver 33, A mixture of water and a third additive, and a third dispenser outlet passage 332 through which air is guided may be connected. A third opening/closing valve 333 that opens and closes the third dispenser inlet passage 331 may be installed in the third dispenser inlet passage 331. The third dispenser outlet passage 332 prevents the fluid in the main passage 2 from flowing back into the third capsule accommodation part 33 while allowing the fluid in the third capsule accommodation part 33 to flow to the main passage 2. A third check valve 334 may be installed. Here, the fluid may be water discharged from the third capsule accommodating part 33, a mixture of water and a third additive, and air.

The beer production apparatus may include a bypass flow passage 34 through which water supplied from the water supply passage 4 bypasses the capsule accommodation parts 31, 32 and 33 and can be supplied to the main passage 2. have.

The bypass flow passage 34 is connected to the water supply passage 4 and the main passage 2, and the water or air in the water passage 4 bypasses the capsule receiving portions 31, 32, 33, and the main passage ( 2) can be guided to the bypass flow passage 34 to flow.

The bypass flow passage 34 may be connected in parallel to the flow passage of the first capsule accommodation portion 31, the flow passage of the second capsule accommodation portion 32, and the flow passage of the third capsule accommodation portion 33.

A bypass valve 35 for opening and closing the bypass channel 34 may be installed in the bypass channel 34.

The main flow path 2 may be connected to the first dispenser outlet flow path 312, the second dispenser outlet flow path 322, the third dispenser outlet flow path 332, and the bypass flow path 34. The main flow path 2 includes a common pipe connected to the fermenter assembly 11, a first dispenser outlet flow path 312, a second dispenser outlet flow path 322, a third dispenser outlet flow path 332, and a bypass flow path ( 34) and a common pipe connected to the common pipe.

The main flow path 2 may be connected to the fermenter assembly 11, and may be connected to the fermenter cover 114 of the fermenter assembly 11. The main flow path 2 may be connected to the main flow path connection portion 115 provided in the fermenter cover 114.

The water supply passage 4 may be connected to the first dispenser inlet passage 311, the second dispenser inlet passage 321, the third dispenser inlet passage 331 and the bypass passage 34.

The water supply passage 4 is a common pipe connected to the water supply module 5, branched from the common pipe, and the first dispenser inlet passage 311, the second dispenser inlet passage 321, and the third dispenser inlet passage 331 And a plurality of branch pipes connected to the bypass flow path 34.

The water supply module 5 includes a water tank 51 containing water; A water supply pump 52 for pumping water from the water tank 51; It may include a water supply heater 53 for heating the water pumped from the water supply pump 52.

A water tank outlet passage 54 may be connected to the water tank 51, and a water supply pump 52 may be connected to the tank outlet passage 54.

The water supply pump 52 may be connected to a water supply pump outflow passage 55, and the water supply heater 53 may be connected to a water supply pump outflow passage 55.

A flow meter 56 for measuring the flow rate of the water supply pump outflow passage 55 may be installed in the water supply pump outflow passage 55.

The water supply heater 53 may be a mold heater, and includes a heater case through which water pumped from the water supply pump 52 passes, and a heating heater installed inside the heater case to heat water introduced into the heater case. Can. The water supply heater 53 may be provided with a thermistor (Thermistor) for measuring the temperature of the water supply heater 53. In addition, a thermal fuse 58 may be installed in the water supply heater 53 to cut off the circuit when the temperature is high and cut off the current applied to the water supply heater 53.

When the water supply pump 52 is driven, the water in the water tank 51 may be guided to the water supply heater 52 through the water tank outflow channel 54, the water supply pump 52, and the water supply pump outflow channel 55, and the water supply The water guided to the heater 52 may be guided to the water supply channel 4 after being heated in the water supply heater 52.

The beer extractor 6 may be connected to the main flow path 2. The beer ejector 6 may include a beer ejection passage 61 connected to the main passage 2 and guided to the beer in the main passage 2. The beer ejector 6 may further include a beer ejection valve 62 connected to the beer ejection passage 61.

The beer blowing passage 61 may be provided with an anti-foaming path 63, and bubbles of beer flowing from the main passage 2 to the beer blowing passage 61 are minimized while passing through the foam blocking pass. Can be. The bubble blocking portion 63 may be provided with a mesh or the like through which bubbles are filtered.

The beer take-off valve 62 may include a tap valve having a lever operated by the user and a micro switch sensing the user's operation.

Meanwhile, the beer production apparatus may further include a gas discharger 7 for discharging the gas in the fermentation module 1 to the outside.

The gas discharger 7 may include a gas extraction passage 71 connected to the fermentation module 1 and a pressure sensor 72 installed in the gas extraction passage 71. The gas discharger 7 may further include a gas opening/closing valve 73 that opens and closes the gas extraction passage 71. The gas discharger 7 may further include an air filter 74 through which gas passing through the gas opening/closing valve 73 passes.

The gas extraction passage 71 may be connected to the fermenter assembly 11, in particular, the fermenter cover 114.

The gas on/off valve 73 may be opened when the fermentation degree is detected during the fermentation process, and the gas in the beer production pack 12 may flow to the pressure sensor 72, and the pressure sensor 72 may be a beer production pack ( The gas pressure in 12) can be sensed. The gas on-off valve 73 may maintain a closed state in addition to the fermentation process.

The pressure sensor 72, the gas on-off valve 73, and the air filter 74 may be sequentially disposed in the gas discharge direction in the gas extraction passage 71.

The gas discharger 7 may further include a gas discharge relief valve 75 provided in the gas discharge passage 71. The gas discharge relief valve 75 may be installed before the pressure sensor 72 in the gas discharge direction of the gas discharge passage 71.

The beer production apparatus may further include an air injector 8 connected to at least one of the main flow path 2 and the water supply flow path 4 to inject air.

When the air injector 8 is connected to the water supply channel 4, air can be injected into the dispenser 3 through the water supply channel 4, and the air injected into the water supply channel 4 is the dispenser 3 and the main After sequentially passing through the flow path 2, it may be injected into the beer production pack 12. When the air injector 8 is connected to the water supply passage 4, the air may be injected into the beer production pack 12 through the water supply passage 4, the bypass flow passage 34, and the main passage 2, Air may be supplied to the materials in the beer production pack 12.

When the air injector 8 is connected to the water supply passage 4, air can be injected into the capsule receiving parts 31, 32, 33 through the water supply passage 4, and the capsules C1, C2 ( C3) and the remaining water or debris in the capsule receiving portions 31, 32, 33 can be flowed into the main flow path 2, and the capsules C1, C2, C3, and capsule receiving portions 31, 32 ) 33 can be kept clean.

The air injector 8 may include an air injection passage 81 connected to the water supply passage 4 and an air injection pump 82 for pumping air into the air injection passage 81.

The air injector 8 may further include a check valve 83 that prevents water from the water supply passage 4 from flowing into the air injection pump 82 through the air injection passage 81. The check valve 83 may be installed after the air injection pump 82 in the air injection direction.

The air injector 8 may further include an air filter 84 connected to the air injection passage 81 and installed before the air injection pump 82 in the air injection direction.

When the air injection pump 82 is driven, air may be filtered by dust, etc., and the air that has passed through the air filter 84 is flowed by the air injection pump 82 to supply water ( 4).

Beer production apparatus may further include a main valve (9) for opening and closing the main flow path (2).

The main valve 9 is to be installed between the main flow path 2 of the main flow path 2 and the connection section 91 of the beer extraction flow path 61 and the main flow path 2 and the connection section 92 of the fermentation tank assembly 11. Can be.

The main valve 9 is opened when injecting hot water into the beer production pack 12 to open the main flow path 2. The main valve 9 can be closed while cooling the fermenter assembly 11 to close the main flow path 2. The main valve 9 is opened when injecting air into the beer production pack 12 to open the main flow path 2. The main valve 9 is opened when the additive is supplied into the beer production pack 12 to open the main flow path 2. The main valve 9 may be closed while fermentation of the material is in progress to seal the inside of the beer production pack 12. The main valve 9 is closed during aging and storage of beer to seal the inside of the beer production pack 12. The main valve 9 is opened when the beer is taken out by the beer extractor 6 to open the main flow path 2.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the beer manufacturing apparatus according to the present invention, Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the interior of the beer manufacturing apparatus according to the present invention, Figure 4 is a front view showing the interior of the beer manufacturing apparatus according to the present invention.

The beer making apparatus may further include a base 100. Base 100 may constitute the bottom surface of the beer production apparatus, the fermentation tank assembly 11 located on the upper side, the compressor 131, the water heater 53, the water supply pump 52, the water tank 51, etc. Can support.

The beer production apparatus may further include a beer container 101 formed integrally with the base 100 or coupled to the base 100. The beer container 101 can receive and store the beer dropped by the beer withdrawal valve 62.

The beer container 101 may include a container body 101A in which a space in which beer dropped from the beer withdrawal valve 62 is accommodated is accommodated. The beer container 101 may include a container top plate 101B disposed on an upper surface of the container body 101A to cover a space in the container body 101A.

The container body 101A may be formed to protrude in the front direction from the front portion of the base 100. The upper surface of the container body 101A may be opened.

A hole 101C for dropping beer into the container body 101A may be formed in the container top plate 101B.

Beer dropped around the beer container (not shown) among the beer dropped from the beer withdrawal valve 62 may be dropped into the container top plate 101B, and through the hole 101C of the container top plate 101B, the beer container 101 ) It may be temporarily stored inside, and the surroundings of the beer production apparatus may be kept clean.

As shown in FIG. 4, the fermentation tank 112 is a lower fermentation tank 112A in which an upper surface is opened and a space is formed therein, and an upper fermentation tank disposed in an upper portion of the lower fermentation tank 112A and having an opening 111 on the upper surface ( 112B).

The fermentation tank 112 may be provided with a sheet portion 116 on which the beer production pack 12 is seated. The sheet portion 116 may be provided to protrude from the opening 111, and the circumferential portion of the beer production pack 12 may be placed on the sheet portion 116.

The beer production apparatus may include an insulating wall 102 surrounding the fermenter 112 and the evaporator 134 together.

The insulating wall 102 may be formed of foamed polystyrene or the like having high insulating performance and absorbing vibration.

The insulating wall 102 may have an insulating wall opening 103 formed thereon and an insulating space S2 formed therein.

The insulating wall 102 may be formed of a combination of a plurality of members. The insulating wall 102 is a lower insulating wall 102A having an upper surface open and a space formed therein, and an upper insulating wall 102B having an insulating wall opening 103 formed on the upper surface of the lower insulating wall 102A. It may include. The insulating wall 102 having the lower insulating wall 102A and the upper insulating wall 102B may surround the circumferential surface and the lower surface of the fermentation tank 112.

The insulating wall opening 103 of the insulating wall 102 may surround the opening 111 of the fermentation tank 12.

The inner surface of the insulating wall 102 may have a larger diameter than the outer surface of the fermentation tank 112, and a gap may be formed between the inner surface 102C of the insulating wall 102 and the outer surface 112C of the fermentation tank 112. The gap may be filled with air, and air between the inner surface 102C of the insulating wall 102 and the outer surface 112C of the fermentation tank 112 may insulate the fermentation tank 112. The gap between the inner surface 102C of the insulating wall 102 and the outer surface 112C of the fermentation tank 112 may be a space in which the evaporator 134 is accommodated, and at the same time, a space capable of minimizing the temperature change of the fermentation tank 112. .

The insulating wall 102 may be mounted on the fermentation tank 112 on the upper surface 102E of the lower plate portion 102D, and may support the fermentation tank 112.

The insulating wall 102 may be placed on the insulating wall supporter 100A in which the bottom surface 102F of the lower plate portion 102D is formed on the upper surface of the base 100.

The insulating wall 102 may be formed with an air supply passage through hole 102G through which the air supply passage 154 passes through the lower plate portion 102D. Air supply passage 154 may be partially drawn into the interior of the insulating wall 102, it may be connected to the fermentation tank (102).

On the other hand, the evaporator 134 may be an evaporation tube wound on the outer surface of the fermentation tank 112 to be located in such a gap. The evaporator 134 may contact each of the outer surface 112C of the fermentation tank 112 and the inner surface 102C of the insulating wall 102. The evaporator 134 may be supported on the insulating wall 102.

The evaporator 134 may include an extension tube (not shown) extending through the evaporation tube through hole (not shown) formed in the heat insulating wall 102 and extending out of the heat insulating wall 102.

The beer production apparatus may include a circumferential surface of the insulating wall 102 and an insulating wall cover 104 and 105 surrounding the upper surface of the insulating wall 102.

The insulating wall covers 104 and 105 may be composed of a single cover, or may be composed of a combination of a plurality of covers.

The insulating wall covers 104 and 105 have lower surfaces open and a lower insulating wall cover 104 surrounding the outer circumferential surface of the insulating wall 102 and an upper insulating wall cover 104 and disposed on the upper portion of the lower insulating wall cover 104. 102) may include an upper insulating wall cover 105 covering the top surface.

The lower end of the lower wall cover 104 may be placed on the base 100.

The lower end of the upper insulating wall cover 105 may be placed on the upper end of the lower insulating wall cover 104.

The insulating wall covers 104 and 105 may protect the insulating wall 102 and may form part of the exterior of the beer making apparatus.

The insulating wall covers 104 and 105 can surround the entire circumferential surface of the insulating wall 102, and it is possible to surround only a part of the circumferential surface of the insulating wall 102.

Insulating wall covers 104 and 105 may have side openings formed on a surface facing the water tank 51. The evaporator 134 extension tube may be disposed to pass through the side opening. The extension tube of the evaporator 134 may pass through the side openings of the insulating wall covers 104 and 105 to extend into the receiving space S5 described below in FIG. 4.

Meanwhile, the water tank 51 may be spaced apart from the base 100 above the base 100. The water tank 51 may be spaced apart from the base 100 in a vertical direction. A space S3 in which at least one of the compressor 131, the water heater 53, and the water pump 52 may be accommodated may be formed between the water tank 51 and the base 100. In addition, the water tank 51 may be spaced apart from the heat insulating wall 102 in the horizontal direction.

The beer production apparatus may include a water tank supporter 106 that supports the water tank 51 to be spaced apart from the base 100. The water tank supporter 106 may be disposed on the base 100, and the water tank 51 may be spaced apart from the base 100 on the upper side of the base 100. The bottom of the water tank supporter 106 may be placed on the base 100, and the water tank 51 may be raised on the upper portion thereof.

The water tank supporter 106 may have a plurality of supporter members combined in a hollow cylinder shape as a whole. The water tank supporter 106 may have side openings formed on a surface facing the insulating wall 102.

The water tank 51 may include an outer water tank 58 and an inner water tank 59 formed inside the outer water tank 58 and having a space S4 for receiving water therein.

The outer water tank 58 may be placed on the upper portion of the water tank supporter 106, and the lower surface thereof may be spaced apart from the upper surface of the base 100, between the outer water tank 58 and the base 100.

A space S3 in which at least one of the compressor 131, the water heater 53, and the water pump 52 can be accommodated may be formed.

The outer water tank 58 may have a container shape with an open top surface, and may protect the inner water tank 59 by surrounding the outer circumferential surface and the lower surface of the inner water tank 59 located therein.

The inner water tank 59 may be inserted into the outer water tank 58 and may be supported by the outer water tank 58.

The beer production apparatus may further include a water tank protector 107 disposed on the upper portion of the outer water tank 58 and surrounding the upper outer circumferential surface of the inner water tank 59. The water tank protector 107 may be disposed to surround all or part of the upper outer circumferential surface of the inner water tank 59. The water tank protector 107 may include a plurality of protector members in a ring shape.

The beer production apparatus may further include a water tank lead 108 coupled to the water tank 51 or the water tank protector 107 to cover the upper surface of the water tank 51. One side of the water tank lid 108 may be rotatably connected to the water tank 51 or the water tank protector 107. The water tank lid 108 may be detachably mounted on the upper surface of the water tank 51 or the water tank protector 107.

The beer making apparatus may further include a controller 109 for operating the beer making apparatus. The controller 109 may be installed in the water tank supporter 106. The controller 109 may be provided with an input unit that receives a user's manipulation. The controller 109 may also receive a user's manipulation through a separate remote control or a mobile terminal, and in this case, the controller 109 may include a wireless communication device that wirelessly communicates with the remote control or a wireless communication device.

The controller 109 may include a rotary knob 109A rotated by a user, and a rotary switch 109B switched by the rotary knob 109A. The controller 109 may further include a PCB 109C in which the rotary switch 109B is installed.

The rotary knob 109A and the rotary switch 109B may constitute an input unit that receives a user's manipulation.

The water tank supporter 106 may have a knob hole 106A through which the rotary knob 109A is rotatably penetrated on one side.

Of course, the controller 109 may also include a touch screen that receives a user's command by a touch method.

Meanwhile, at least one of the compressor 131, the water heater 53, and the water pump 52 may be disposed between the base 100 and the water tank 51.

The condenser 132 may be disposed between the insulating wall 101 and the water tank 51 and facing at least one of the insulating walls 101.

The dispenser 3 may be disposed between the fermenter cover 114 and the water tank 51. In this case, the beer manufacturing apparatus can be manufactured compactly when the dispenser 3 is located between the fermenter cover 114 and the water tank 51, and the dispenser 3 has the fermenter cover 114 and the water tank 51. Can be protected by.

Dispenser 3, as shown in Figure 4, one side may be seated on the outer tank 58, the other side may be seated on the insulating wall cover 104, 105. The dispenser 3 may be spaced apart from the base 100 in the vertical direction on the upper side of the base 100.

The dispenser 3 includes a capsule accommodation body 36 in which a capsule accommodation portion in which the capsules C1, C2, and C3 shown in FIG. 1 are detachably accommodated, and a lead module 37 covering the capsule accommodation portion Can be.

The capsule receiving body 36 may be supported on the outer water tank 58 by seating one side plate facing the water tank 51 among the left and right plates and seating on the seat formed in the outer water tank 58.

Capsule housing body 36, the other side of the left and right plates facing the fermenter cover 114 can be seated on the insulating wall cover 104, 105, supported by the insulating wall cover 104, 105 Can be.

The lead module 37 may include a lid 38 hinged to the capsule receiving body 36.

The dispenser 3 may be installed to be located at a substantially central upper portion of the beer making apparatus, and the user may rotate the lead module 37 of the dispenser 3 upwards to facilitate the capsules C1, C2, and C3. Can be mounted and removed.

The beer production apparatus is an accommodation space (S5) in which a plurality of parts can be accommodated in an area between the insulating wall (102) and the water tank (51) in the left-right direction and between the dispenser (3) and the base (100) in the up-down direction. It can be formed.

It is preferable that a plurality of parts are accommodated in the accommodation space S5 in the beer production apparatus, and in this case, the beer production apparatus may be compacted. The plurality of parts accommodated in the accommodation space S5 is protected by being surrounded by an insulating wall 102, a water tank 51, a base 100, a dispenser 3, a condenser 132, and a center cover 66 to be described later. Can be.

The on-off valves 313, 323, and 333 installed in the dispenser inlet passages 311, 321, and 331 shown in FIG. 1 to open and close the dispenser inlet passages 311, 321, and 331 are shown in FIG. As shown, it may be located under the capsule receiving body (36).

Opening and closing valves 313, 323, and 333 may be installed on the bracket 64 installed on the base 100, as shown in FIG.

The bracket 64 may be disposed to be positioned next to the heat insulating wall 102, and the on/off valves 313, 323, and 333 are between the heat insulating wall 102 and the water tank 51 by the bracket 64. It can be installed to be located. The opening/closing valves 313, 323, and 333 may be located between the heat insulating wall 102 and the water tank 51 in the left and right directions, and may be located between the dispensers 4 in the vertical direction.

The beer manufacturing apparatus may further include a center cover 66 that covers the front of the on-off valves 313, 323, and 333.

As shown in FIG. 2, the center cover 66 may be disposed to block between the insulating wall cover 104 and the water tank supporter 106 in the left-right direction, and between the dispenser 3 and the base 100 in the vertical direction. Can be. The center cover 66 has its back side facing the condenser 132 in the front-rear direction, and can protect a number of parts. And, the front portion of the dispenser 3 may be placed on the top of the center cover 66, and the dispenser 3 may be supported on the center cover 66.

Meanwhile, the beer blowing valve 62 may be mounted on the center cover 66. The beer take-off valve 62 may be mounted to the center cover 66 to protrude in the forward direction. The beer withdrawal valve 62 may be mounted on the center cover 66 to be positioned above the beer container 101.

The beer making apparatus may include a controller 109 for controlling the beer making apparatus.

The controller 109 may include a main PCB 109C.

The controller 109 may include a wireless communication device in wireless communication with a wireless communication device such as a remote control or a mobile terminal. The wireless communication device may be installed without being limited to the type, as long as it can communicate wirelessly with a remote control or a wireless communication device, such as a Wi-Fi module and a Bluetooth module. The wireless communication device may be installed in the main PCI ratio 100C or the display PCI described below.

The controller 109 may include an input unit that receives a command related to the manufacture of the beer making apparatus. The input unit may include a rotary knob 109A and a rotary switch 109B that is switched by the rotary knob 109A. A knob hole 106A through which the rotary knob 109A is rotatably penetrated may be formed on one side of the water tank supporter 106. The rotary knob 109A may be arranged to expose at least a portion to the outside. The rotary switch 109B may be installed in the main PCB 109C. The input unit may include a touch screen that receives a user's command by a touch method. The touch screen may be provided on the display 109D described later. Of course, the user can input a command through a remote control or a wireless communication device, and the controller 109 can receive a user's command through a wireless communication device.

The controller 109 may include a display 109D that displays various information of the beer making apparatus. The display 109 may include display elements such as LCDs, LEDs, and LCDs. The display 109D may include a display PCB on which a display element is installed. The display PCB may be mounted to the main PCP 109C or may be connected to the main PCP 109C through a separate connector.

The display 109D may display information input by the input unit.

The display 109D may display information of the beer production pack 12 and the resulting fermentation time or beer completion time. The fermentation time or beer completion time of the beer material may differ depending on the type of beer material contained in the beer production pack 12. The controller 109 may acquire information from the beer production pack 12 through a communication module such as NFC, when the beer production pack 12 approaches the fermenter assembly 11. A small chip (109E, see FIG. 14) in which various information related to beer materials is stored may be attached to the beer manufacturing pack 12 in the form of a sticker, and the beer manufacturing apparatus may transmit and receive data with the chip 109E. A tag 109F (see FIG. 14) may be installed. The NFC tag 109F may be installed in the fermenter assembly 11 or main PC 109C or display PC. When the NFC tag 109F is installed in the fermenter assembly 11, the NFC tag 109F can be installed in the opening 111 of the fermenter 112 or the fermenter cover 114, and the NFC tag 109F is a controller ( 109) and a data line.

When the beer production pack 12 is accommodated in the fermenter assembly 11, the controller 109 may obtain information of the beer production pack 12 from chips provided in the beer production pack 12.

The controller 109 can transmit to the display 109D or wireless communication device according to the information obtained from the NFC tag 109F, and the display 109D or wireless communication device is a type of beer material, the total fermentation time or beer completion time Etc. can be displayed.

The display 109D may display various information related to beer production during beer production. The controller 109 may be connected to the temperature sensor 16, and the controller 109 may transmit information of the temperature detected by the temperature sensor 16 to a display 109D or a wireless communication device, and a display or wireless communication device The temperature detected by the temperature sensor 16 may be displayed through a numerical value or a graph.

The display 109D may be displayed through numerical values or graphs such as the degree of completion of beer or the amount of carbonated during the production of beer.

The display 109D may display the degree of completion of beer differently from the first fermentation and the second fermentation. The amount of carbonated beer may gradually increase over time in the beer production pack, and the controller 109 may sense the pressure inside the beer production pack 12 by the pressure sensor 72 and the temperature sensor 16 ) To detect the temperature of the fermenter assembly 11. The controller can calculate the carbonated amount of the pressure and temperature sensed according to a predetermined equation or table, and transmit the information of the calculated carbonated amount to a display 109D or a wireless communication device, and display 109D. And at least one of the wireless communication devices may display the carbonated amount thus calculated.

The display 109D may display the remaining amount of beer after the beer is completed.

When the second fermentation, which will be described later, is completed, the controller 109 may determine that the beer is completed.

The controller 109 accumulates at least one of a time when the limit switch 630, which will describe the remaining amount of beer, is on, a time when the air pump 152 is driven, and a time when the main valve 9 is turned on after beer production is completed. can do. The controller 109 can calculate the withdrawal amount of beer according to the accumulated time, and from this, the remaining amount of beer can be calculated. The controller 109 may transmit the remaining amount of beer to the display 109D or the wireless communication device, and at least one of the display 109D and the wireless communication device may display the remaining amount of beer.

5 is a perspective view of a dispenser of a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the interior of a lead module shown in FIG. 5, and FIG. 7 is a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention Figure 8 is a plan view showing the interior of the dispenser, Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of Figure 7, Figure 9 is a plan view of a capsule receiving body of a beer manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 10 is an embodiment of the present invention Rocker bottom view of the beer production apparatus according to, Figure 11 is a partially exploded perspective view showing a dispenser of a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 12 is a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention The interior of the dispenser is a cross-sectional view, and FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view when the plurality of capsule receiving portions shown in FIG. 12 are opened.

A plurality of capsule accommodating portions 31, 32, 33 in which capsules C1, C2, and C3 containing beer material are detachably accommodated may be formed in the capsule accommodating body 36.

The plurality of capsule accommodating parts 31, 32 and 33 may be arranged in line with the capsule accommodating body 36. The plurality of capsule accommodation parts 31, 32, and 33 may be formed to be spaced apart in the front-rear direction or the left-right direction on the capsule accommodation body 36. The beer production apparatus is preferably configured to be slim in the left and right directions, the dispenser 3 may be formed long in the front-rear direction, and a plurality of capsule receiving portions 31, 32 and 33 are attached to the capsule receiving body 36 It may be formed spaced apart in the front-rear direction.

The capsule receiving body 36 may be connected to the main flow path 2 and the dispenser outlet flow path 312, 322, 332 shown in FIG. 1. The capsule accommodation body 36 may include a lower guide portion 312A, 322A, and 332A in which a mixture of water and material is guided. The lower guide portions 312A, 322A, and 332A may be formed to protrude below the capsule receiving portions 31, 31, and 32. Lower guide portions 312A, 322A, and 332A may be formed with an extraction flow path through which a mixture of lower water and a material is guided. The lower guide parts 312A, 322A, and 332A may be part of the dispenser outlet passages 312, 322, and 332 shown in FIG. 1. Check valves 314, 324, and 334 may be connected to the lower guide portions 312A, 322A, and 332A.

The capsule accommodation body 36 may include capsule perforation members 31A, 32A, 33A forming holes in the capsules C1, C2, C3. Capsule perforation member (31A) (32A) (33A) may be installed to protrude to the inner lower portion of the capsule receiving portion (31, 32, 33). Capsule perforation members (31A) (32A) (33A) may be installed on the inner bottom surface of the capsule receiving portion (31) (32) (33). Capsules (C1) (C2) (C3) can be inserted into the capsule receiving portion (31) (32) (33) in the upper position of the capsule receiving portion (31) (32) (33) when mounted, the capsule (C1) (C2) (C3) the lower portion of the capsule receiving portion (31) (32) (33) located in the capsule perforation member (31A) (32A) (33A) can be in contact with the incision, the capsule (C1 ) (C2) (C3) may be formed with a hole through which water and material flow together.

The capsule receiving body 36 will be described in detail as follows.

A first capsule perforating member 31A forming a hole in the first capsule C1 may be installed in the first capsule receiving portion 31 in which the first capsule C1 is accommodated. A first lower guide portion 312A in which an extraction flow path through which a mixture of water and materials is guided is formed may be formed under the first capsule receiving portion 31. In addition, a first check valve 314 may be connected to the first lower guide portion 312A. The first lower guide part 312A may constitute a part of the first dispenser outlet passage 312 illustrated in FIG. 1.

A second capsule perforating member 32A, which forms a lifejacket on the second capsule C2, may be installed in the second capsule accommodation portion 32 in which the second capsule C2 is accommodated. A second lower guide portion 322A having an extraction flow path through which a mixture of water and materials is guided may be formed in the lower portion of the second capsule receiving portion 32. Also, a second check valve 324 may be connected to the second lower guide portion 322A. The second lower guide portion 322A may constitute a part of the second dispenser outlet passage 322 illustrated in FIG. 1.

A third capsule perforating member 33A, which forms a lifejacket in the third capsule C3, may be installed in the third capsule accommodation portion 33 in which the third capsule C3 is accommodated. A third lower guide portion 332A in which an extraction flow path through which a mixture of water and materials is guided is formed may be formed in the lower portion of the third capsule receiving portion 33. In addition, a third check valve 324 may be connected to the third lower guide portion 332A. The third lower guide part 332A may constitute a part of the third dispenser outlet passage 332 illustrated in FIG. 1.

The capsule accommodation body 36 may include a horizontal plate 361. The capsule accommodation body 36 may further include a lower protection portion 362 protruding downward from the horizontal plate 361 to protect the plurality of capsule accommodation portions 31, 32 and 33. The capsule receiving body 36 may further include an upper protection part 363 formed on the opposite side of the hinges 38A and 38B to face one surface of the lead module 37.

The plurality of capsule accommodation parts 31, 32, and 33 may be provided to protrude downward from the horizontal plate 361.

The lower protector 362 may be formed to surround a portion positioned below the horizontal plate 361 among the plurality of capsule receiving portions 31, 32 and 33, before, after, and left and right.

The upper protection part 363 may be formed to protrude upward from the lower protection part 362, and may protrude to a height covering the front surface of the lead module 37.

The plurality of capsule accommodating parts 31, 32, 33 may be opened together or closed together by the lead module 37. The sum of the areas of the plurality of capsule receiving parts 31, 32 and 33 may be smaller than the area of the lead module 37.

The lead module 37 may open and close the plurality of capsule accommodating parts 31, 31 and 32 together. The lead module 37 may be connected to the capsule accommodation body 36 by hinges 38A and 38B. The hinge shaft 38A may be formed in any one of the lead module 37 and the capsule accommodation body 36. The hinge shaft 38A may be horizontally formed on any one of the lead module 37 and the capsule accommodation body 36. The hinge module connecting portion 38B rotatably supported on the hinge shaft 38A may be formed on the other of the lead module 37 and the capsule accommodation body 36. The lead module 37 may be rotated up and down about the hinge axis 38A. The lead module 37 is formed to be larger than the sum of the areas of the plurality of capsule receiving portions 31, 32, 33, and rotated around the hinge axis 38A to form a plurality of capsule receiving portions 31, 32, 33 Can be all open or all can be closed.

Meanwhile, the dispenser 3 may also include a respective lead module for each capsule receiving part. That is, the dispenser 3 can be opened and closed by one lead module of one capsule accommodating part. In this case, if three capsule receiving portions are formed in the dispenser 3, three lead modules that can be rotated independently of each other may be connected to the capsule receiving body 36. However, when a plurality of reed modules are installed in the capsule accommodation body 36, the number of parts of the dispenser 3 is large, and installation and removal of the plurality of capsules can be cumbersome.

On the other hand, if one lid module 37 opens and closes all of the plurality of capsule receiving portions 31, 32, 33, the number of parts can be minimized, the structure is simple, and the user can use the dispenser 3 It is easy to handle. The user can open all of the plurality of capsule accommodating parts 31, 32, 33 with a simple operation of rotating the lead module 37 in the upward direction. In addition, the user can cover all of the plurality of capsule accommodating portions 31, 32, 33 at a time with a simple operation of rotating the lead module 37 in the downward direction.

The dispenser 3 may be configured to supply water through the lead module 37. The lead module 37 includes a lead 38 connected to a hinge 38A and 38B to the capsule accommodation body 36; It may include at least one water supply body (41, 42, 43) disposed on the lead (38). Meanwhile, the lead module 37 may further include at least one locker 48, 49, 50 that is disposed to be rotated on the lid 38 and locked or unlocked with the capsule receiving body 36.

At least one water supply body 41, 42, 43 may be disposed on the lid 38, at least one locker 48, 49, 50 may be rotatably disposed, and the lid 38 ) May be composed of a combination of a plurality of members.

The lead 38 may include a lower lead 39 and an upper lead 40. One of the lower lid 39 and the upper lid 40 may be connected to the capsule receiving body 36.

The lower lid 39 may be connected to the capsule receiving body 36 by hinges 38A and 38B, and the upper lid 40 may be combined with the lower lid 39 to cover the upper surface of the lower lid 49.

A lower through hole 39A, 39B, and 39C through which a lower portion of the lockers 48, 49, and 50 penetrates may be formed in the lower lid 39. The lower lid 39 may be formed with support walls 39D, 39E, and 39F surrounding at least a portion of the outer surfaces of the lockers 48, 49, 50.

The lower lid 39 may further include a pair of side walls 39G and 39H, and the supporting walls 39D, 39E and 39F are positioned between the pair of side walls 39G and 39H. Can be formed. A space in which a portion of the dispenser inlet passages 311 and 321 and 331 illustrated in FIG. 1 can be accommodated may be formed in the lower lid 39. The lower lid 39 may have a space in which a portion of the dispenser inlet passages 311, 321 and 331 can be accommodated between a pair of side walls 39G and 39H.

When a plurality of lockers 48, 49, and 50 are provided on the lid 38, a first lower through hole 39A through which a lower portion of the first locker 48 penetrates may be formed in the lower lid 39. The second lower through-hole 39B through which the lower portion of the second locker 49 penetrates may be formed, and the third lower through-hole 39C through which the lower portion of the third locker 50 penetrates may be formed. have. In addition, the lower lid 39 includes a first support wall 39D surrounding at least a portion of the outer surface of the first locker 48 and a second support wall 39E surrounding at least a portion of the outer surface of the second locker 49. A third support wall 39F surrounding at least a portion of the outer surface of the third locker 50 may be formed.

The upper lead 40 may be combined with the lower lead 39, and upper through holes 40A, 40B, and 40C through which the upper portions of the lockers 48, 49, and 50 pass may be formed. The upper lead 40 may be combined with the lower lead 39 to cover the upper surface of the lower lead 39. Between the lower lead 39 and the upper lead 40, at least a portion of the dispenser inlet passage 311, 321, 331 shown in FIG. 1 may be accommodated.

In addition, when a plurality of lockers 48, 49, and 50 are provided on the lid 38, a first upper through-hole 40A through which the upper portion of the first locker 48 penetrates is formed in the upper lid 39. Can be, a second upper through-hole 40B through which the upper portion of the second locker 49 may be formed, and a third upper through-hole 40C through which the upper portion of the third locker 50 is penetrated is formed. Can be. The lockers 48, 49, and 50 may be arranged such that a portion is exposed outside the upper lead 40.

The water supply bodies 41, 42, and 43 may be connected to the water supply passage 4 shown in FIG. 1 and the dispenser inlet passages 311, 321, 331. Inner water supply passages 44 and 45 that guide water to the capsules C1, C2, and C3 accommodated in the capsule receiving parts 31, 31, and 32 in the water supply bodies 41, 42, and 43 46 can be formed. When the dispenser inlet passage 311, 321, 331 is connected to the water supply body 41, 42, 43, the inner water supply passage 44, 45, 46 is a dispenser inlet passage 311, 321 Water that may be in communication with the 331, and passed through the dispenser inlet passages 311, 321, and 331 is guided to the inner feed passages 44, 45, 46, and capsules C1, C2, and C3. ).

The water supply bodies 41, 42, and 43 may be provided for each of the capsule accommodating parts 31, 32, 33, and one water supply body may correspond to one capsule accommodating part.

A first capsule accommodation portion 31, a second capsule accommodation portion 32, and a third capsule accommodation portion 33 may be formed in the capsule accommodation body 36, and the first capsule accommodation in the lid 38 The first water supply body 41 that can face the part 31, the second water supply body 42 that can face the second capsule accommodating part 32, and the third capsule accommodating part 33 A third water body 43 that can be seen may be provided.

A first inner water supply passage 44 for guiding water toward the first capsule receiving portion 31 may be formed in the first water supply body 41. In addition, a second inner water supply passage 45 for guiding water toward the second capsule receiving portion 32 may be formed in the second water supply body 42. In addition, a third inner water supply passage 46 may be formed in the third water supply body 43 to guide water toward the third capsule accommodating part 33.

The plurality of water supply bodies 41, 42, and 43 installed on the lid 38 may have different arrangement positions, but their respective detailed structures may be the same, hereinafter common to the water supply bodies 41, 42, 43 For convenience, the same reference numerals are used for convenience.

The water supply bodies 41, 42, and 43 may include a body 41A on which an inner water supply flow path is formed, and a connection portion 41B for guiding water to the inner water supply flow paths 44, 45, 46. And, the water supply body (41, 42, 43) may further include an upper guide portion (41C) for drilling the capsule and guiding the water in the inner water supply passage into the capsule.

The body 41A may be formed in a disk shape, and may be disposed inside a locker described later.

The inner water supply passages 44, 45, and 46 are horizontal passages 41D formed horizontally from the outer circumferential surface of the body 41A to the center of the body 41A, and of the body 41A in the horizontal passages 41D. It may include a vertical flow path (41E) formed vertically in the downward direction.

The horizontal flow path 41D may communicate with the interior of the connecting portion 41B. In addition, the vertical flow path 41E may communicate with the interior of the upper guide portion 41C.

The connecting portion 41B may be formed to protrude on the body 41A. The connecting portion 41B may protrude from the circumferential surface of the body 41A. Dispenser inlet passages 311 and 321 and 331 may be connected to the connection portion 4B.

On the other hand, between the capsule receiving body 36 and the water supply body (41, 42, 43) at least one that is in close contact with the upper surface of the capsule receiving body 36 and the bottom surface of the water supply body (41, 42, 43) The sealing member of may be disposed. The first sealing member 47A and the second water supply body are disposed between the bottom surface of the first water supply body 41 and the top surface of the capsule storage body 36 between the capsule housing body 36 and the lead module 37. A second sealing member (47B) disposed between the bottom surface of the (42) and the upper surface of the capsule receiving body (36), and the agent disposed between the bottom surface of the third water supply body (43) and the upper surface of the capsule receiving body (36) 3 sealing member 47C may be disposed.

The lead module 37 may include a plurality of lockers 48, 49, 50.

The lockers 48, 49, 50 may be arranged to rotate about a vertical central axis. The lockers 48, 49, and 50 can function as a pusher that presses the water supply bodies 41, 42, 43 into the capsule receiving portions 31, 32, 33. When the user rotates the lockers 48, 49, 50 in the locking direction, the lockers 48, 49, 50 encapsulate the water supply bodies 41, 42, 43 into capsule capsules 31, 32 ) 33, the water supply body 41, 42, 43 can be pressed in the direction of getting closer to the capsule receiving portion 31, 32, 33 capsules accommodated in (C1) (C2) (C3) Can be pressurized to.

The lockers 48, 49, and 50 may be provided for each of the water supply bodies 41, 42, 43, and one locker may correspond to one water supply body.

When the first water supply body 41, the second water supply body 42, and the third water supply body 43 are disposed on the lid 38, the first water supply body 41 is disposed downwardly on the lid 38. The first locker 48 that can be pressed, the second rocker 49 that can press the second water supply body 42 in the downward direction, and the third rocker that can press the third water supply body 43 in the downward direction 50 may be provided.

The first rocker 48 may be formed with a water supply body accommodating portion accommodating the first water supply body 41 therein, and may be disposed to surround the outer circumferential surface and the upper surface of the first water supply body 41.

The second rocker 49 may be formed with a water supply body accommodating portion accommodating the second water supply body 42 therein, and may be disposed to surround the outer circumferential surface and the upper surface of the second water supply body 42.

The third rocker 50 may be formed with a water supply body accommodating portion accommodating the third water supply body 43 therein, and may be arranged to surround the outer circumferential surface and the upper surface of the third water supply body 43.

The plurality of rockers 48, 49 and 50 disposed on the lid 38 may have different arrangement positions, but their detailed structures may be the same, and the common details of the lockers 48, 49 and 50 will be described below. For convenience, the same reference numerals are used to describe the configuration.

Locker (48) (49) (50) is formed with a space for receiving the water supply body therein and a hollow tube (48A) surrounding the outer circumference of the water supply body; It may be formed on the upper portion of the hollow tube (48A) may include a top plate portion (48B) covering the top surface of the water supply body. The lockers 48, 49 and 50 may further include a handle portion 48C protruding from the top plate portion 48B.

The hollow barrel 48A may have an inner diameter into which the locker engaging portion 364 formed in the capsule receiving body 36 is interpolated, and the hollow barrel 48A may have a locker engaging portion 364 in a state surrounding the locker engaging portion 364. ).

The lockers 48, 49, and 50 are formed in the hollow cylinder 48A to be caught in the locker engaging portion 364 formed in the capsule accommodation body 36, or the projection entry/exit portion 365 formed in the locker engaging portion 364 It may further include a projection (48D) passing through.

The projection 48D may be formed to protrude on the lower inner circumferential surface of the hollow cylinder 48A. A plurality of projections 48D may be formed at equal intervals on the inner circumference of the hollow cylinder 48A.

A plurality of locker engaging portions 364 may be formed on the capsule accommodation body 36. The locker engaging portion 364 may be formed in the number of lockers 48, 49, 50 on the capsule accommodation body 36. The plurality of locker engaging portions 344 may be formed to be spaced apart in the front-rear direction on the capsule accommodation body 36.

The locker engaging portion 364 includes a protruding portion 364A protruding upward to the top plate 361 of the capsule accommodation body 36, and a ring portion 364B protruding in a ring shape to the upper outer circumference of the protruding portion 364A. can do.

The protrusion entry/exit portion 365 may be formed to penetrate a portion of the ring portion 364B in the vertical direction. The number of protrusions 365 may be the same as the number of protrusions 48D on the ring portion 364A. A plurality of protrusions 365 may be formed at equal intervals in the ring portion 364A.

The protrusion 48D can pass through the protrusion and exit portion 365 from the upper side of the protrusion and exit portion 365, and can be moved downward of the ring portion 364B when the locker is rotated, and is directed upward by the ring portion 364B. Can take as

The hollow cylinder 48A may be formed with a long avoidance hole 48E that avoids the connection formed in the water supply body. The avoidance hole 48E may be formed in a part of the hollow cylinder 48A, and may be formed elongate in the circumferential direction along the hollow cylinder 48A.

The upper surface of the top plate portion 48B and the handle portion 48C can be exposed outside the lid 38, and the user holds the handle portion 48C and rotates it clockwise or counterclockwise to rotate the locker 48, 49 ) 50 can be locked or unlocked on the capsule accommodation body 36.

Meanwhile, the lockers 48, 49, and 50 may further include a pressing portion 48F that protrudes from the lower surface of the upper plate portion 48B and presses the water supply body in the direction of the capsule receiving portion.

The pressing portion 48F may protrude in the opposite direction of the handle portion 48C. The pressing portion 48F is a convex portion 48G formed convex downward on the lower surface of the upper plate portion 48B of the lockers 48, 49, 50, and protrudes downward from the center of the convex portion 48G, thereby providing It may include a pressing projection (48H) for pressing the upper surface.

When the projection 48D formed on the inner lower portion of the hollow cylinder 48A passes through the projection entry portion 365 of the locker engaging portion 364 and moves below the projection entry portion 365, the pressing projection of the pressing portion 48F (48H) is in contact with the upper surface of the water supply body can press the water supply body in the downward direction.

In this state, when the user grasps and rotates the handle portion 48C, the projection 48D formed on the inner lower portion of the hollow cylinder 48A is rotated down the ring portion 364B around the central axis of the ring portion 364B, and the ring portion ( 364B), and the pressing portion 48F can continuously press the water supply body in the downward direction.

The dispenser 3 may further include a spring 48I disposed between the water supply body and the top plate portion 48B of the rocker. The spring 48I can push the top plate portion 48B of the rocker and the water supply body in opposite directions when no external force is applied. The spring 48I may be composed of a leaf spring in which the overall shape is formed in a ring shape.

14 is a cross-sectional view showing the interior of the fermenter assembly of the beer production apparatus according to the present invention, and FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view when the opening shown in FIG. The insulating walls 104 and 105 may be formed with an upper through hole 105A through which a part of the fermenter cover 114 is disposed. The upper through hole 105A may be formed to open in the vertical direction to the upper insulating wall 105.

The fermentation tank 112 may include a sheet portion 116 on which an upper portion of the beer production pack 12 is seated.

The seat portion 116 may include a sealing member support jaw 117 protruding from the fermentation tank 112 and a fermentation tank sealing member 118 mounted on the sealing member support jaw 117.

The sealing member support jaw 117 may protrude in a ring shape to the opening 111.

The fermenter sealing member 118 may be placed on the upper surface of the sealing member support jaw 117.

The beer production pack 12 may have a circumferential portion thereof mounted on the upper surface of the fermentation tank sealing member 118, and the interior of the fermentation tank 12 may be sealed by the beer production pack 12 and the fermentation tank sealing member 118. .

In the opening 111 of the fermentation tank 112, a fitting guide 119B in which the fitting protrusion 119A formed in the fermentation tank cover 114 is rotated may be formed. The fitting guide 119B may be formed in a part of the opening 111 of the fermentation tank 112. The fitting guide 119B is formed with a vertical guide groove 119C through which the fitting protrusion 119A passes approximately in the vertical direction, and a long circumferential direction along the opening 111 at the bottom of the vertical guide groove 119C, so that the fitting protrusion 119B ) It may include a horizontal guide groove (119D) to guide the movement.

The fitting protrusion 119A may protrude in the horizontal direction to a position where the opening 111 of the fermentation tank 112 can face the horizontal direction when the fermentation tank cover 114 is closed.

The fitting guide 119B may be formed in a recessed shape at a higher position than the sealing member support jaw 117.

The fermentation tank 112 may have a plurality of ribs 120 spaced apart from the inner surface of the fermentation tank 112, the flexible container 460 to be described later of the beer production pack 12 may protrude on the inner wall. The beer production pack 12 may generate gas as fermentation of the material progresses, and the flexible container 460 may be expanded by the gas therein. In the beer production apparatus, when the beer is taken out, the air supplied from the beer taking out pressurizing mechanism 15 shown in FIG. 1 may flow between the flexible container 460 and the inner surface of the fermentation tank 112, and is formed on the inner wall of the fermentation tank 112. The plurality of ribs 120 may help smooth flow of air supplied into the fermentation tank 112 from the beer ejection pressurization mechanism 15.

The plurality of ribs 120 may be formed long in the vertical direction. A plurality of ribs 120 may be spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the fermentation tank 112 along the inner surface of the fermentation tank 112.

Referring to FIG. 4, the plurality of ribs 120 may be formed on the inner upper portion of the fermentation tank 112 and the inner lower portion of the fermentation tank 112, respectively.

Hereinafter, the fermenter cover 114 will be described in detail.

The fermenter cover 114 includes an outer body 200; An inner body 210 rotatably disposed on the outer body 200; A main tube 220; It may be coupled to the lower portion of the inner body 210, the main tube 220 is connected to the main flow path 230, the lower body assembly 240 may be formed. An inner space S6 may be formed on at least one of the inner body 210 and the lower body assembly 240. And, at least a portion of the main tube 220 may be accommodated in the inner space (S6). In the inner space (S6) of the main tube 220 may be connected to the main flow path 230.

The fermenter cover 114 includes an outer body 200; An inner body 210 rotatably disposed on the outer body 200 and having an inner space S6 formed thereon; At least a portion of the main tube 220 accommodated in the inner space (S6); It may be coupled to the lower portion of the inner body 210, the main tube 220 is connected to the main flow path 230, the lower body assembly 240 may be formed. The lower body assembly 240 may include a lower body 250 coupled to the inner body 210 and a flow path body 260 on which the main flow path 230 is formed.

The outer body 200 may form an outer circumferential surface of the fermenter cover 114. The fermentation tank cover 114 may be hinged to the fermentation tank 112 or the insulation wall cover 105, and in this case, the outer body 200 may be hinged to the fermentation tank 112 or the insulation wall cover 105. The outer body 200 may be seated on the top surface of the insulating wall cover 105, and the outer body 200 is preferably connected to the insulating wall cover 105 by a hinge.

The outer body 200 may have an inner body receiving space S7 in which the inner body 210 can be rotatably accommodated.

The outer body 200 may surround the outer circumference of the inner body 210 accommodated in the inner body accommodation space S7 and protect the outer circumference of the inner body 210.

The inner body 210 may be disposed to rotate about a vertical central axis in the inner body receiving space S7.

The inner body 210 may include an inner frame 212 rotatably disposed inside the outer body 200 and having an inner space S6 formed thereunder.

The inner body 210 may include a handle 214 disposed on the upper surface of the inner frame 222. The user can rotate the inner body 210 around the vertical central axis of the inner body 210 while holding the handle 214. When the inner body 210 is rotated, the lower body assembly 240 may be rotated together with the inner body 210.

The inner frame 212 has an inner upper body portion 215, an inner lower body portion 216 protruding from the bottom surface of the inner upper body portion 215 and having an inner space S6 formed therein, and an inner upper body portion ( It may include an outer hollow portion 217 protruding from the outer circumference of 216 and spaced apart from the inner lower body portion 216.

The inner frame 212 may be formed with a tube through hole 218 through which the main tube 220 and the sub tube 290, which will be described later, penetrate. The tube through hole 218 may be a hole through which the main tube 220 and the sub tube 290 extending outward from the inner space S6 are formed, and is preferably formed on one side of the inner lower body portion 216. .

The inner upper body portion 215 may have a handle receiving groove portion 215A in which at least a portion of the handle 214 is accommodated. The handle receiving groove 215A may be formed in a recessed shape downward, and may be formed larger than the handle 214.

The inner lower body portion 216 may protrude in a hollow cylindrical shape from the bottom surface of the inner upper body portion 215. The inner space S6 may be formed such that the bottom surface is opened inside the inner lower body portion 216.

The outer hollow portion 217 may be formed to protrude downward from the outer circumference of the inner upper body portion 215. The outer hollow portion 217 may be formed of a hollow cylindrical portion formed larger than the inner lower body portion 216. The outer hollow portion 217 may be in surface contact with the inner circumferential surface of the outer body 200, and may be supported on the outer body 200.

Meanwhile, the outer body 200 may include an outer frame 204 and an outer base 206 coupled to the outer frame 204 and formed with an inner body through hole 205 through which the inner body 210 penetrates. .

The outer body 200 may be smaller in size than the outer hollow portion 217 and include an inner hollow portion 207 facing the outer hollow portion 221. The inner hollow part 207 may form a restoring spring receiving space S8 in which the restoring spring 300 to be described later is accommodated between the outer hollow part 217.

The inner hollow portion 207 may protrude on the upper surface of the outer base 206. The inner hollow portion 207 may have a smaller size than the outer hollow portion 217 of the inner body 210.

The main tube 220 and the main flow path 230 together can form the main flow path connection section 115 shown in FIG. 1, and the main tube 220 is a part of the main flow path 2 shown in FIG. 1 It is possible to configure, and the main flow path 230 may constitute the main flow path connection portion 115 shown in FIG. 2.

The main tube 220 may extend out of the fermenter cover 114 through the tube through hole 218 formed in the fermenter cover 114.

The main flow path part 230 is directed toward the space S1 of the fermentation tank 112 at the lower part of the flow path body 260 and the upper flow path part 232 protruding into the inner space S6 on the upper part of the flow path body 260. It may include a protruding lower flow path portion 234.

The lower portion of the main flow path 230 may be in contact with the upper portion of the pack main flow path, which will be described later, formed in the beer production pack 12, and the main flow path 230 may be in communication with the main flow path of the beer production pack 12 You can.

The lower body assembly 240 may be coupled to the inner frame 222 to seal the inner space S6.

The lower body assembly 240 may have an inner frame insertion groove 242 into which a lower end of the inner frame 222 is inserted.

The lower body 250 may be coupled to the lower portion of the inner body 210, and at least a portion may be interpolated into the opening 111. The lower body 250 may be formed in a shape in which the inner frame insertion groove 242 is recessed on the upper surface.

A fitting protrusion 119A that slides along the fitting guide 119B formed in the opening 111 of the fermentation tank 112 may be formed on the outer circumferential surface of the lower body 250.

The flow path body 260 may be installed in the lower body 250.

The fermenter cover 114 may include a lower sealing member 270 mounted on at least one of the lower body 250 and the flow path body 260 and in close contact with the beer production pack 12.

The lower sealing member 270 may be formed with a communication path (S9) for guiding the gas taken out of the beer production pack 12 to the sub-flow path part 280, which will be described later. The lower sealing member 290 may be a hollow elastic member having a communication path (S9) formed therein.

A portion of the main flow path 230 may protrude into the communication path S9, and the lower sealing member 270 may protect the main flow path portion 230.

Meanwhile, a sub-path portion 280 communicating with the communication path S9 may be formed around the main flow path 230.

The sub-channel part 280 may be formed in the channel body 260.

The sub-tube 290 for guiding the gas passing through the sub-channel 280 may be connected to the sub-channel 280. At least a portion of the subtube 290 may be accommodated in the inner space S6. The subtube 290 may extend out of the fermenter cover 114 through the tube through hole 218 formed in the fermenter cover 114.

The gas extraction passage 71 shown in FIG. 1 may be connected to the subtube 290, and the subtube 290 may also constitute a part of the gas extraction passage 71 shown in FIG. 1.

The pressure sensor 72 illustrated in FIG. 1 may sense the pressure of the gas passing through the subtube 290.

When the gas opening/closing valve 73 shown in FIG. 1 is opened, the gas in the beer production pack 12 communicates with the gas discharge flow path 450 formed in the beer production pack 12 and the lower sealing member 270. After passing through the (S9), the sub-flow path part 270, and the sub-tube 290 sequentially, it may flow to the pressure sensor 72, and the pressure sensor 72 does not open the fermenter cover 114. In the state, it is possible to sense the pressure of the gas in the beer production pack 12.

The fermenter cover 114 may further include a restoration spring 300 connected to the outer body 200 and the inner body 210. The restoration spring 300 may have one end connected to the outer body 200 and the other end connected to the inner body 210. Restoration spring 300 may be composed of a coil spring. When the user grasps and rotates the handle 214 of the inner body 210, the restoring spring 300 may be elastically deformed, and a restoring force for rotating the inner body 210 in the opposite direction may be applied to the inner body 210. .

Meanwhile, the beer production pack 12 is provided in the pack body 410, the flexible container 420 connected to the pack body 410 and containing beer materials, and the pack body 410, and provided with an inner hollow part 430 It may include a main flow path body 440 is formed. The beer production pack 12 may be formed with a gas discharge passage 450 through which gas in the beer production pack 12 is discharged.

The pack body 410 may have a sealing member seating groove 412 in which a lower portion of the lower sealing member 270 is inserted and seated on the upper surface. The sealing member seating groove 412 may be formed in a shape recessed downward on the upper surface of the pack body 410. The sealing member seating groove 412 may be formed in a ring shape on the upper surface of the pack body 410. The lower end of the lower sealing member 270, which is a hollow elastic member, may be placed on the sealing member seating groove 412.

When the beer production pack 12 is inserted into the fermentation tank 12 and seated on the sheet portion 116, the gas discharge passage of the inner hollow portion 430 of the beer production pack 12 and the beer production pack 12 is performed. The 450 may face upward, and the inner hollow portion 430 of the beer production pack 12 and the gas discharge passage 450 of the beer production pack 12 are exposed inside the opening 111 of the fermentation tank 112. Can be.

The fermenter cover 114 may lower the fermenter cover 114 to cover the opening 111 of the fermenter 112 after the beer production pack 12 is seated in the fermenter 12. When the inner body 240 is turned into the opening 111 by manipulation of the handle 214, the lower sealing member 270 of the fermenter cover 114 may be seated in the sealing member seating groove 412, The lower sealing member 270 of the fermenter cover 114 may surround the upper circumference of the main flow path body 440.

As described above, when the fermentation tank cover 114 covers the opening 111 of the fermentation tank 112 and is fitted into the fermentation tank 112, the main flow path 230 of the flow path body 260 has a lower portion of the beer production pack 12 ) Can be communicated with the inner hollow portion 430, the gas discharge passage 450 of the beer production pack 12, the communication passage S9 of the lower sealing member 270, and the sub of the passage body 260 The flow path parts 280 may be sequentially communicated.

That is, the fermenter assembly 11, the fermenter cover 114, with the opening 111 of the fermenter 112 closed, the main tube 220 and the main flow path 230 of the flow path body 260, A supply path leading to the order of the inner hollow portion 430 of the beer production pack 12 may be formed. In addition, a beer extraction path leading to the inner hollow portion 430 of the beer production pack 12, the main flow path 230 of the flow path body 260, and the main tube 220 may be formed. Then, the gas discharge flow path 450 of the beer production pack 12, the communication path S9 of the lower sealing member 270, the sub-flow path portion 280 of the flow path body 260, and the sub-tube 290 A gas discharge path leading to the order of may be formed.

The beer manufacturing apparatus may be capable of calculating supply of materials, extraction of beer, and fermentation of beer while the fermenter cover 114 is closed without opening.

16 is a side view showing an example of a beer production pack of a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a beer production pack of a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The beer production pack 12 includes a pack body 410 in which a seating portion 411 seated inside the fermenter assembly assembly 11 shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 is formed and the outer hollow portion 413 protrudes; A flexible container 420 coupled to the pack body 410; A main flow path body 440 having an inner hollow portion 430 inserted into the outer hollow portion 413 and having a handle portion 441 raised over the outer hollow portion 413; It includes a flexible tube 460 that is connected to the inner hollow portion 430 and protrudes into the flexible connector 420.

The outer diameter of the pack body 410 may be smaller than the inner diameter of the opening 111 of the fermentation tank 112 illustrated in FIGS. 14 and 15 and larger than the inner diameter of the sheet portion 116 illustrated in FIGS. 14 and 15.

The seating portion 411 may be placed on the seat portion 116 shown in FIG. 15 to be seated. The seating portion 411 may be a portion protruding thinner than the other portion along the outer circumference 410A of the pack body 410. The seating portion 411 may protrude in the radial direction to the pack body 410. The seating portion 411 may be formed in a ring shape along the outer circumference 410A of the pack body 410.

Beer production pack 12, as shown in Figure 14, the flexible container 420 is inserted into the space (S1) of the fermentation tank 112, the seating portion 411 is shown in the sheet portion 116 shown in FIG. It can be easily mounted on the fermentation tank 112 by a simple operation to be raised.

The pack body 410 may have a depression formed on the upper surface. The depression formed on the upper surface of the pack body 410 may be recessed into the upper surface of the pack body 410 so that a part of the user's finger is easily inserted. The depression formed on the upper surface of the pack body 410 may be a sealing member seating groove 412 illustrated in FIG. 14, and the depression is handled by the user when the beer production pack 12 is transported by the user. It can easily help hold 411, and when the beer production pack 12 is seated in the fermentation tank 112, as shown in FIG. 14, it will be in contact with the lower sealing member 270 of the fermentation tank cover 114. Can be. Hereinafter, for convenience, the recessed part will be described using the same reference numeral as the sealing member seating groove.

The outer hollow portion 412 may protrude upward from the bottom surface 412A of the depression 412 and may protrude higher than the height H1 of the depression 412. The height H2 of the outer hollow portion 413 may be higher than the height H1 of the depression 412. The outer hollow portion 413 may support the handle portion 441 so that the handle portion 441 of the main flow path body 440 is positioned higher than the upper surface 414 of the pack body 410.

The flexible container 420 may be joined to the pack body 410 and integrated with the pack body 410. A portion of the flexible container 420 may be fitted to the pack body 410.

The pack body 410 may be configured by joining a plurality of members, and the flexible container 420 may be fixed to the pack body 410 by joining a plurality of members while a part is sandwiched between the plurality of members.

The pack body 410 includes a main body 415 on which a seating portion 411 and an outer hollow portion 413 are formed, and a bonding body 416 bonded to the main body 415 and bonded to a flexible container 420. can do.

The bonding body 416 is a flexible container 420 is bonded and the joint 417 disposed under the main body 415, and the joint 417 interpolated into the outer hollow portion 413 and the main body 415 It may include a bonded center hollow portion 418.

The top surface of the bonding portion 417 may face the bottom surface of the main body 415. The bonding part 417 may include an annular plate body to which the flexible container 420 is bonded to the upper surface.

The center hollow portion 418, when the inner hollow portion 430 of the main flow path body 440 is inserted into the outer hollow portion 413, the inner circumferential surface of the outer hollow portion 413 and the inner hollow portion 430 ) May be located between the outer circumferential surfaces.

The inner hollow portion 430 has an upper hollow portion 431 disposed inside the outer hollow portion 413, and protrudes from the lower portion of the upper hollow portion 431 and has a smaller diameter than the upper hollow portion 431 and is a flexible tube ( 460) may further include a tube connecting portion 432.

The inner hollow part 430 may have a pack main flow path P10 formed therein. The pack main flow path P10 may be formed long in the vertical direction of the inner hollow portion 430. The pack main flow path P10 may be formed in the upper hollow portion 431 and the tube connection portion 432. The pack main flow path P10 may be formed long in the vertical direction from the upper end of the upper hollow portion 431 to the lower end of the tube connecting portion 432. The pack main flow path P10 may have an area of the upper hollow portion 431 larger than that of the tube connecting portion 432.

The upper hollow portion 431 may be formed with at least one gas discharge flow path 450 around the pack main flow path S10. A plurality of gas discharge flow paths 450 may be formed in parallel with the pack main flow path S10 between the pack main flow path S10 and the outer circumferential surface of the upper hollow portion.

The tube connecting portion 432 may be formed with a flexible tube detachable portion 433 to which the flexible tube 460 is detachable.

The main flow path body 440 may be formed such that the handle portion 441 protrudes on the inner hollow portion 430. The handle portion 441 may be formed in a hollow disc shape on the upper portion of the inner hollow portion 430. The user can carry the beer production pack 12 while holding the seating portion 411 or the handle portion 441. The outer diameter D1 of the handle portion 441 may be larger than the outer diameter D2 of the outer hollow portion 413. The lower surface of the handle portion 441 may be raised on the upper portion of the outer hollow portion 413. The handle portion 441 is smaller in size than the depression portion 412, and the handle portion 441 may be spaced apart from the upper surface 414 of the pack body 410 and the circumferential surface 412B of the depression portion 412.

The user can insert a finger into the depression 412 and hold the handle 441 of the main flow path body 440, and transport the beer production pack 12 to the upper side of the fermentation tank 112 shown in FIG. You can. The user may insert the flexible container 420 into the space S1 of the fermentation tank 112 and place the seating portion 411 on the sheet portion 116, as shown in FIG. 14, and the beer production pack 12 Can be easily mounted on the fermentation tank 112.

On the other hand, when the user takes out the beer production pack 12 from the fermentation tank 112, the user inserts a hand into the opening 111 of the fermentation tank 112 and moves the handle portion 441 of the main flow path body 440 by hand. It can be caught, and the beer production pack 12 can be lifted upward. The beer production pack 12 may exit the opening 111 of the fermentation tank 112 and the beer production pack 12 may be easily withdrawn from the fermentation tank 112.

18 is a side view showing another example of a beer production pack of a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of a beer production pack of a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The beer production pack 12 shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 may have a different bonding position of the flexible container 420, and the configuration of the bonding body 416' is different from the beer production pack shown in FIGS. 16 and 17. Can be different.

The bonding body 416 ′ of the beer production pack 12 shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 is disposed on the bottom surface of the main body 415 and the bonding portion 417 ′ to which the flexible container 420 is bonded, and the bonding portion 417 ') may include a center hollow portion 418 interpolated from the outer hollow portion 413, and the junction portion 417' has a top surface facing the bottom surface of the main body 415 and a flexible container on the circumferential surface 419. 420 may include a bonded hollow body.

The beer production packs shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 are the same or similar to the other beer production packs shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 except for the bonding body 416 ′, so that the same reference numerals are used and detailed description thereof Is omitted.

The junction portion 417 ′ shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 may have a higher height than the tube connection portion 432, and may surround the outer circumference of the tube connection portion 432. A gap G in which the flexible tube 460 can be inserted may be formed between the outer circumferential surface of the bonding portion 417 ′ and the tube connecting portion 432.

The flexible tube 460 may be inserted into the junction 417 ′ and connected to the tube connection part 432.

The junction 417 ′ shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 may protect the outer circumference of the tube connection part 432 and the connection part of the tube connection part 432 and the flexible tube 460, and protect the tube connection part 432. Damage can be minimized.

20 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of a beer production pack of a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The beer production pack shown in FIG. 20 has a protruding direction of the outer hollow portion 413" and a detailed shape of the outer hollow portion 413", the outer hollow portion 413 of the pack body 410 shown in FIGS. 17 and 19. ). In addition, the pack body 410" may include a main body 415" different from the pack body 410 shown in FIGS. 17 and 19 and a connecting body 416".

The beer production pack of the present embodiment is composed of a flexible container 420 other than a pack body 410", a main flow path body 440, and a flexible tube 460, each of which is illustrated in FIGS. 17 to 19. Since it is the same as the manufacturing pack, the same reference numerals will be used hereinafter and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The pack body 410" may include a seating portion 411, a recessed portion 412, and an outer hollow portion 413", and the seating portion 411 and the recessed portion 412 are illustrated in FIGS. 17 to 19. Since it is the same as the illustrated beer production pack, the same code is used and a detailed description thereof is omitted.

The outer hollow portion 413" may protrude downward in the center of the pack body 410". The outer hollow portion 413 ″ may protrude downward from the depression 412.

The outer hollow portion 413" is positioned higher than the bottom surface 412A of the depression 412 while the handle portion 441 of the main flow path body 440 is positioned lower than the top surface 414 of the pack body 410". The main flow path body 440 may be supported.

The outer hollow portion 413" may be formed to be elastically deformed. The outer hollow portion 413" is the first hollow portion 413A into which the inner hollow portion 430 of the main flow path body 440 is inserted and fitted. ), the second hollow portion 413B larger than the first hollow portion 413A and surrounding the outer circumference of the first hollow portion 413A, and the first hollow portion 413A and the second hollow portion 413B. A connecting portion 413C may be included.

The first hollow portion 413A may be elastically deformed if necessary in a state connected to the second hollow portion 413B through the connecting portion 413C.

The pack body 410" includes a main body 415" formed with a seating portion 411 and an outer hollow portion 413", and a connecting body 416" connected to the main body 415" and the flexible container 420. It may include.

The connecting body 416" may include a lower hollow portion 418" surrounding the outer circumference of the outer hollow portion 413".

The lower hollow portion 418" may be formed in a hollow cylindrical shape. The lower hollow portion 418" may be detachable from the main body 415".

A lower hollow insertion groove 416A into which the upper portion of the lower hollow portion 418" is inserted may be formed in the main body 415". The lower hollow insertion groove 416A may be recessed around the outer hollow 413" of the main body 415".

The connecting body 416" may be detachably connected to the main body 415".

A locking projection 413D may protrude on the outer surface of the outer hollow portion 413", and an engaging projection 418A that is seated on the locking projection 413A may be formed on the inner circumferential surface of the lower hollow portion 418". .

When the upper portion of the connecting body 416" is inserted into the lower hollow insertion groove 416A, the locking projection 418A may be raised and caught on the locking jaw 413A, and an external force to the connecting body 416" If not applied, it can maintain the combined state with the main body (415").

The connecting body 416" may further include a joint 417", which protrudes from the lower portion of the lower hollow 418" and is connected to a flexible container 420 on at least one of the upper and lower surfaces.

The flexible container 420 may be heat-sealed to the upper or lower surface of the junction 417".

The junction 417" may have an upper surface facing the bottom surface of the main body 415". The joining portion 417" may include an annular plate body to which the flexible container 420 is bonded to its upper surface.

21 is a sectional view showing a beer withdrawal valve of a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The beer withdrawal valve 62 includes a valve body 600 having a valve passage 611 connected to the beer withdrawal passage 61 shown in FIG. 1; An elevating valve body 610 which is arranged to elevate the inside of the valve body 600 and opens and closes the valve flow passage 611; It is rotatably connected to the upper portion of the elevating valve body 610 and includes a rotary lever 620 for elevating the elevating valve body 610 during a rotation operation, and a micro switch 630 switched by the elevating valve body 610 can do.

The valve body 600 may be mounted on the center cover 66 shown in FIG. 2.

The valve flow path 611 may include a horizontal flow path 612 formed long in the front-rear direction along the valve body 600 and a vertical flow path 613 formed to be bent downward from the tip of the horizontal flow path 612. The beer guided to the beer extraction passage 61 shown in FIG. 1 passes through the horizontal passage 612 and the vertical passage 613 sequentially when the horizontal passage 612 is opened, and then falls to the lower side of the vertical passage 613 Can be.

The elevating valve body 610 may be arranged to elevate the valve passage 611, particularly the vertical passage 613. The lifting valve body 610 may be lowered to a height that blocks the horizontal flow path 612, and may be raised to a height that opens the horizontal flow path 612. The lifting valve body 610 may be disposed such that the upper portion protrudes upwards of the valve body 600. An operation protrusion 614 for contacting the micro switch 630 when it is raised may protrude on the elevating valve body 610.

The rotary lever 620 may be connected to the hinge 621 on the upper portion of the elevating valve body 610, and in the state connected to the elevating valve body 610, may be erected in a vertical direction or may be laid horizontally.

When the rotary lever 620 is laid horizontally, the elevating valve body 610 is raised to open the horizontal flow path 612, and when the rotary lever 620 is vertically erected, the elevating valve body 610 is It can be lowered to close the horizontal flow path 612.

The micro switch 630 may be connected to the controller 109 illustrated in FIG. 3, and the controller 109 may control the beer making apparatus according to on and off of the micro switch 630.

The beer take-off valve 62 may further include a valve spring 640 embedded in the valve body 600 to elastically press the elevating valve body 610 downward.

22 is a flowchart illustrating a control procedure of a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

This embodiment includes a controller 109. The user may input an operation command of the beer making apparatus by operating the rotary knob 109A. The controller 109 may control the beer making apparatus by a predetermined program according to the switching state of the rotary switch 109B. Here, the predetermined program may control the beer making apparatus according to the beer manufacturing process of the beer making apparatus.

Hereinafter, the operation of the beer production apparatus of this embodiment will be described.

The beer production apparatus of this embodiment may include a washing and sterilization course for washing and sterilizing the flow path therein. In addition, the beer manufacturing apparatus may include a beer manufacturing course for manufacturing beer, separately from the washing and sterilization course.

The washing and sterilization course can be carried out in a state in which the capsules C1, C2, and C3 are not accommodated inside the dispenser 3, and the beer production course is a capsule C1, C2 inside the dispenser 3 C3) is accommodated and may be carried out in a state in which the beer production pack 12 is accommodated inside the fermentation tank 112.

Hereinafter, the cleaning and sterilization course will be described first.

The user may input washing and sterilization commands through an input unit provided in the controller 109 or a remote control or a mobile terminal. The controller 109 may control the beer making apparatus to the cleaning and sterilization course 100S according to the input of the cleaning and sterilization command.

After the user opens the beer take-off valve 62, the user may input washing and sterilization commands through an input unit, a remote control, or a mobile terminal.

When the micro switch 630 of the beer withdrawal valve 62 is turned on, the controller 109 may turn on the water supply pump 52 and the water heater 53 for washing and sterilization of the flow path, and the bypass valve ( 35), the first, second, and third, the on-off valves 313, 323, 333 can be turned on. At this time, the controller 109 may maintain the main valve 9 in a closed state. When the bypass valve 35 is turned on, and the first, second, and third switching valves 313 and 323 and 333 are turned on, the bypass valve 35 and the first, second, and third switching valves 313 ) 323 and 333 can all be opened.

When the water supply pump 52 is turned on, water from the water tank 51 can be discharged from the water tank 51 and pass through the water supply pump 52, flow to the water supply heater 53, and be heated by the water supply heater 53. have. The water (ie, hot water) heated by the water supply heater 53 is provided with a bypass channel 34 through the water supply channel 4, a first capsule accommodating part 31, and a second capsule accommodating part 32. , It can flow to the third capsule receiving portion (33). The water flowed into the bypass flow passage 34, the first capsule accommodating part 31, the second capsule accommodating part 32, and the third capsule accommodating part 33 may flow into the main flow passage 2. The water flowing into the main flow path 2 may be discharged through the beer blowing valve 62 after passing through the beer blowing flow path 61.

In the control as described above, the beer production apparatus includes a water supply passage 4, a bypass flow passage 34 and a bypass valve 35, a first capsule accommodating part 31, a second capsule accommodating part 32, The third capsule accommodating portion 33, the main flow path 2, the beer blowing flow path 61 and the beer blowing valve 62 may be washed and sterilized by hot water heated by the water supply heater 53.

The beer production apparatus may perform the washing and sterilization as described above, and after the washing set time, the washing and sterilization step (S100) may be completed. After the washing set time has elapsed, the controller may turn off the water supply pump 52 and the water supply heater 53, and the bypass valve 35 and the first, second, and third switching valves 313, 323, 333 ) You can turn off all. When the bypass valve 35 and the first, second and third, on-off valves 313 and 323 and 333 are turned off, the bypass valve 35 and the first, second and third, on-off valves 313 All of (323)(333) can be closed.

When washing and sterilizing step (S100), the user can close the beer take-off valve 62 to prevent contamination through the beer take-off valve 62.

Hereinafter, the beer manufacturing course will be described.

For the beer production course, the user may settle the fermenter 12 by opening the fermenter cover 114 and inserting the beer production pack 12 into the fermenter 12. Thereafter, the user may close the fermenter cover 114, and the beer production pack 12 may be accommodated and stored in the fermenter 112 and fermenter cover 114. Then, the user inserts a plurality of capsules (C1) (C2) (C3) into the dispenser (3) before and after the beer production pack (12) is seated, and then a plurality of capsule receiving portions (31) with a lead module (37). (32) (33) can be covered.

The user may input a beer production command through an input unit provided in the controller 109, a remote control, or a mobile terminal. The controller 109 may control the beer making apparatus to a beer making course according to an input of a beer making command.

The controller 109 may initiate a water supply step (S200) for supplying water to the beer production pack 12 during the beer production course. The water supply step (S200) may be a liquid malt forming step of evenly mixing malt with hot water to form a liquid malt.

The controller 109 may turn on the water supply pump 52 and the water heater 53 during the water supply step (S200), turn on the bypass valve 35, and turn on the main valve 9. . The controller 109 may open the main valve 9 by turning on the main valve 9 in an off state. The controller 109 may keep the first opening/closing valve 313, the second opening/closing valve 323, and the third opening/closing valve 333 off during the water supply step S200. Meanwhile, the controller 109 may turn on the gas on/off valve 73 when water is supplied to the beer production pack 12.

The water in the water tank 51 may be discharged from the water tank 51 and pass through the water supply pump 52, flow to the water supply heater 53, and be heated in the water supply heater 53. Water heated by the water supply heater 53 may flow through the water supply passage 4, the bypass flow passage 34, and the bypass valve 35 to the main flow passage 2, and the main flow passage 2 The flowed water may flow into the interior of the beer production pack 12 through the main valve 9. The hot water introduced into the beer production pack 12 may be mixed with malt contained in the beer production pack 12, and the malt in the beer production pack 12 may be mixed with water and gradually diluted. On the other hand, since hot water is supplied to the beer production pack 12, the malt contained in the beer production pack 12 can be quickly and evenly mixed with the hot water.

During the water supply step 200 as described above, the bypass flow passage 34 and the main flow passage 2 may be pre-washed and sterilized by the cleaning and sterilization step (S100), and the beer production pack 12 is contaminated Clean hot water can be supplied.

On the other hand, in the water supply step (S200) as described above, the water supply heater 53 preferably heats the water to 50 to 70°C, and the controller 109 supplies the water supply heater according to the temperature sensed by the thermistor (Thermistor). 53) can be controlled.

The beer manufacturing apparatus may perform the water supply step (S200) as described above, and the water supply step (S200) may be completed after the water supply time. Upon completion of the water supply step (S200), the controller 109 may turn off the water supply pump 52 and the water supply heater 53, and turn off the bypass valve 35. Then, the controller 109 may turn off the gas on-off valve 73 upon completion of the water supply step (S200).

The beer production apparatus may be controlled to flow air into the beer production pack 12 during the water supply step (S200).

After the controller 109 flows hot water into the beer production pack 12 and injects air into the beer production pack 12, it is possible to complete the water supply step (S200).

In addition, the controller 109 firstly introduces hot water into the interior of the beer production pack 12, and then injects air into the interior of the beer production pack 12, and finally hot water into the interior of the beer production pack 12. After the second inflow, it is possible to complete the water supply step (S200).

An example of the water supply step (S200) may be performed only the hot water supply process for supplying hot water.

Another example of the water supply step (S200) may sequentially perform a hot water supply process for supplying hot water and an air injection process for injecting air.

As another example of the water supply step (S200), it is possible to sequentially perform the primary hot water supply process for firstly supplying hot water, the air injection process for injecting air, and the secondary hot water supply process for secondly injecting hot water. Do.

When the water supply step (S200) as an example of the water supply step (S200) only performs the hot water supply process will be described first.

The controller 109 can turn on the water supply pump 52 and the water heater 53 at the start of the hot water supply process, can turn on the bypass valve 35, and can turn on the main valve 9. . The controller 109 may turn on the gas on/off valve 73 at the start of the hot water supply process. In addition, the controller 109 may turn off the water supply pump 52 and the water supply heater 53 when the hot water supply process is completed, and turn off the bypass valve 35. The controller 109 may turn off the gas on/off valve 73 upon completion of the hot water supply process.

Another example of the water supply step (S200) will be described with respect to the case where the water supply step (S200) sequentially performs the hot water supply process and the air injection process.

First, the controller 109 can turn on the water supply pump 52 and the water heater 53, turn on the bypass valve 35, and turn on the main valve 9 at the start of the hot water supply process. Can be. The controller 109 may turn on the gas on-off valve 73 at the start of the hot water supply process. Then, when the hot water supply process is completed, the controller 109 may turn off the water supply pump 52 and the water supply heater 53. Upon completion of the hot water supply process, the controller 109 may maintain the on state of the bypass valve 35 and the main valve 9. Upon completion of the hot water supply process, the controller 109 may maintain the on/off state of the gas on/off valve 73.

Then, the controller 109 may turn on the air injection pump 82 at the start of the air injection process. While the air injection pump 82 is on, air pumped by the air injection pump 82 may be introduced into the water supply passage 4 through the air injection passage 81, and thereafter the bypass flow passage 34 and the main The flow path 2 and the main valve 9 may be introduced into the beer production pack 12. As described above, the air introduced into the beer production pack 12 can hit the liquid malt and help the malt and hot water to be more evenly mixed.

If the pressure sensed by the pressure sensor 72 is greater than or equal to the set pressure, the controller 109 may complete the air injection process and turn off the air injection pump 82 to complete the air injection process. Upon completion of the air injection process, the controller 109 may turn off the bypass valve 35. Upon completion of the air injection process, the controller 109 may turn off the gas on/off valve 73

Another example of the water supply step (S200), the water supply step (S200) will be described as follows when the primary hot water supply process, the air injection process, and the secondary hot water supply process sequentially.

The primary hot water supply process is the same as the hot water supply process included in another example of the water supply step (S200), and detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted to avoid overlapping explanations.

The controller 109 may turn on the air injection pump 82 at the start of the air injection process. While the air injection pump 82 is on, air pumped by the air injection pump 82 may be introduced into the water supply passage 4 through the air injection passage 81, and thereafter the bypass flow passage 34 and the main The flow path 2 and the main valve 9 may be introduced into the beer production pack 12. The air introduced into the beer production pack 12 may hit the liquid malt and help malt and hot water mix more evenly.

If the pressure sensed by the pressure sensor 72 is greater than or equal to the set pressure, the controller 109 may complete the air injection process and turn off the air injection pump 82 to complete the air injection process. Upon completion of the air injection process, the controller 109 can keep the main valve 9, the bypass valve 35, and the gas on/off valve 73 on.

The controller 109 may turn on the water supply pump 52 and the water heater 53 at the start of the secondary hot water supply process. The water in the water tank 51 may be watered into the beer production pack 12 as in the first hot water supply process, and new hot water may be additionally supplied to the beer production pack 12. The controller 109 may determine the completion of the secondary hot water supply process according to the flow rate detected by the flow meter 56 in the middle of the secondary hot water supply process. When the flow rate detected by the flow meter 56 reaches the set flow rate in the middle of the secondary hot water supply process, the controller 109 determines that the secondary hot water supply process is completed, and supplies the water supply pump 52 and the water supply heater 53. It can be turned off, and the main valve 9, the bypass valve 35, and the gas extraction valve 73 can be turned off.

Meanwhile, when the water supply step (S200) is completed, the beer production apparatus may perform a fermentation tank cooling step (S300) for cooling the fermentation tank 112.

The controller 109 may control the compressor 131 and the expansion mechanism 133 of the refrigeration cycle device 13 for cooling the fermentation tank 112. The refrigerant compressed in the compressor 131 may be condensed in the condenser 132 and then expanded by the expansion mechanism 133. The refrigerant expanded by the expansion mechanism 133 may pass through the evaporator 134 and take away heat from the fermentation tank 112 and evaporate. The refrigerant that has passed through the evaporator 134 may be sucked into the compressor 131. When the compressor 131 is driven, the fermentation tank 112 may be gradually cooled, and the beer production pack 12 accommodated inside the fermentation tank 112 and the liquid malt contained in the beer production pack 12 may be cooled.

When the fermentation tank 112 is cooled as described above, the beer production apparatus may cool the beer production pack 12 to a medium temperature, for example, 23 to 27, and the controller 109 may include a temperature sensor installed in the fermentation tank 112 ( The compressor 131 may be controlled according to the temperature sensed at 16). The controller 109 may turn off the compressor when the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor 16 exceeds the compressor off temperature. The controller 109 may turn off the compressor when the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor 16 is equal to or less than the compressor off temperature.

After the above-described fermenter cooling step (S300) is started, the beer production apparatus supplies air into the beer production pack 12 to supply liquid malt if the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor 16 is at least one compressor off temperature or less. A mixing step (S400) of mixing may be performed.

The beer production apparatus may control the compressor 131 on and off according to the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor 16 even during the mixing step S400, and the on and off control of the compressor 131 will be described later. It may continue until the additive input step (S500) (S600) (S700) is completed.

The controller 109 may turn on the air injection pump 82, and turn on the bypass valve 35, the main valve 9, and the gas extraction valve 73. While the air injection pump 82 is on, air pumped by the air injection pump 82 may be introduced into the water supply passage 4 through the air injection passage 81, and thereafter the bypass flow passage 34 and the main The flow path 2 and the main valve 9 may be introduced into the beer production pack 12. As described above, the air introduced into the beer production pack 12 can hit the liquid malt and help the malt and hot water to be more evenly mixed.

The controller 109 may mix the liquid malt with the air injection pump 82 turned on and the mixing set time air, and when the air injection pump 82 is turned on and the mixing set time elapses, the air injection pump 82 is turned off. Then, the bypass valve 35 and the gas blowing valve 73 can be turned off. When the mixing setting time has elapsed, the beer production apparatus may complete the mixing step (S400).

After the mixing step (S400), the beer production apparatus may perform an additive input step (S500) (S600) (S700).

The beer production apparatus simultaneously or sequentially adds the additives of the first capsule (C1), the additives of the second capsule (C2), and the additives of the third capsule (C3) at the time of the additive input step (S500) (S600) (S700). Can be put into.

The controller 109 sequentially processes the additive input process (S500) of the first capsule (C1), the additive input process (S600) of the second capsule (C2), and the additive input process (S700) of the third capsule (C3). Can be carried out.

The controller 109 provides a water supply pump 52, a main valve 9, a first opening/closing valve 313, and a gas opening/closing valve 73 during the additive injection process (S500) of the first capsule C1. 1 Additive can be turned on for the set time.

When the water supply pump 52 is turned on, the water in the water tank 51 passes through the water supply pump 52, passes through the water supply heater 53, passes through the water supply passage 4 and flows into the first capsule C1. Can be. The water introduced into the first capsule (C1) may be mixed with the additive contained in the first capsule (C1), and may be flowed into the main flow path (2) with the additive contained in the first capsule (C1), It can be introduced into the beer production pack 12 through the main flow path (2).

When the set time of the first additive has elapsed, the controller 109 may turn off the water supply pump 52 and the first opening/closing valve 313, and complete the additive input process (S500) of the first capsule C1. You can.

The controller 109 may turn on the water supply pump 52 and the second opening/closing valve 323 during the second additive setting time during the additive injection process (S600) of the second capsule C2.

When the water supply pump 52 is turned on, the water in the water tank 51 passes through the water supply pump 52, passes through the water supply heater 53, passes through the water supply passage 4, and flows into the second capsule C2. Can be. Water introduced into the second capsule (C2) is mixed with the additives contained in the second capsule (C2), and may be flowed into the main flow path (2) with the additives contained in the second capsule (C2), It can be introduced into the beer production pack 12 through the flow path (2).

When the second additive setting time has elapsed, the controller 109 can turn off the water feed pump 52 and the second opening/closing valve 323, and complete the additive input process (S600) of the second capsule (C2). Can be.

The controller 109 may turn on the water supply pump 52 and the third opening/closing valve 333 during the third additive setting time during the additive injection process (S700) of the third capsule (C3).

When the water supply pump 52 is turned on, the water in the water tank 51 passes through the water supply pump 52, passes through the water supply heater 53, passes through the water supply passage 4, and flows into the third capsule C3. Can be. The water introduced into the third capsule (C3) is mixed with the additive contained in the third capsule (C3), and can be flowed into the main flow path (2) together with the additive contained in the third capsule (C3), It can be introduced into the beer production pack 12 through the flow path (2).

When the third additive setting time has elapsed, the controller 109 may turn off the water supply pump 52 and the third opening/closing valve 333, and complete the additive input process (S700) of the third capsule (C3). Can be.

When all of the additive manufacturing steps (S500) (S600) (S700) are completed, the beer production apparatus may perform a dispenser residual water removal step (S800) to remove residual water in the dispenser 3.

The controller 109 turns on the air injection pump 82, and turns on the first opening/closing valve 313, the second opening/closing valve 323, and the third opening/closing valve 333 during the dispenser residual water removal step (S800). , The main valve 9 and the gas blowing valve 73 can be turned on.

When the air injection pump 82 is turned on, the air passes through the air injection passage 81 and the water supply passage 4, and then the first capsule receiving part 31, the second capsule receiving part 32, and the third capsule receiving part It is supplied to (33), the first capsule receiving portion 31, the second capsule receiving portion 32 and the remaining amount in the third capsule receiving portion 33 can blow out the remaining water to the main flow path (2), The first capsule receiving portion 31, the second capsule receiving portion 32 and the third capsule accommodating portion 33 can be moved to the beer production pack 12 together with the residual amount of movement.

The controller 109 may turn on the air injection pump 82 for the remaining water removal set time, and when the remaining water removal set time elapses, the air injection pump 82 may be turned off, and the first opening/closing valve 313 and the first The two opening/closing valves 323, the third opening/closing valve 333, the main valve 9, and the gas blowing valve 73 can be turned off.

When the set time for removing the residual water has elapsed, the beer manufacturing apparatus may complete the dispenser residual water removal step (S800).

The beer production apparatus may sequentially perform the first fermentation step (S900) and the second fermentation step (S1000) after completion of the dispenser residual water removal step (S800).

The controller 109 can control the compressor 131 to the primary fermentation target temperature during the primary fermentation step (S900), and the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor 16 maintains the primary fermentation set temperature range. (131) can be controlled.

After starting the first fermentation step (S900), the controller 109 periodically turns on and off the gas extraction valve 73, and stores the pressure sensed by the pressure sensor 72 while the gas extraction valve 73 is on. It can be stored in the unit 109S. If the change in pressure periodically sensed by the pressure sensor 72 exceeds the first fermentation set pressure, the controller 109 may determine that the first fermentation is completed and complete the first fermentation step (S900).

After completion of the first fermentation step (S900), the controller 109 may start the second fermentation step (S1000). The controller 109 can control the compressor 131 to the secondary fermentation target temperature during the second fermentation step (S1000), and the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor 16 maintains the secondary fermentation set temperature range. (131) can be controlled.

After starting the second fermentation step (S1000), the controller 109 periodically turns on and off the gas extraction valve 73, and stores the pressure sensed by the pressure sensor 72 while the gas extraction valve 73 is on. It can be stored in the unit 109S. If the change in pressure periodically sensed by the pressure sensor 72 exceeds the second fermentation set pressure, the controller 109 may determine that the second fermentation has been completed and complete the second fermentation step (S1000).

When the first fermentation step (S900) and the second fermentation step (S1000) are completed, the beer production apparatus may perform an aging step (S1100).

The controller 109 may wait during the aging time during the aging step, and control the compressor 131 to maintain the temperature of the beer between the upper limit of the set aging temperature and the lower limit of the set aging temperature during the aging time. . The controller 109 may turn off the compressor 131 when the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor 16 is less than or equal to the lower limit of the set aging temperature, and if the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor 16 is greater than or equal to the upper limit of the set aging temperature. , The compressor 131 can be turned on.

When the aging time of the beer production apparatus has elapsed, all of the beer production can be completed, and the user can take out the beer by operating the beer dispensing valve 62.

When the user operates in the direction in which the beer take-off valve 62 is opened, the micro switch 630 may be in contact, and the controller 109 may open the main valve 9 because beer production is completed. Then, the controller 109 may turn on the air pump 152 and the air control valve 156.

When the air pump 152 is turned on, air may be supplied into the fermenter assembly 11 through the air supply passage 154, and air supplied into the fermenter assembly 11 may pressurize the beer production pack 12. Can be. When the beer production pack 12 is pressurized by air, beer that has been fermented and aged in the beer production pack 12 may flow into the main flow path 2. The beer flowed into the main flow path 2 may pass through the beer blowing flow path 61 and then flow to the beer blowing valve 62, and may be taken out through the beer blowing valve 62.

23 is a block diagram showing a control configuration of a beer making apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, it is obvious that each control process included in the above-described beer manufacturing method can be understood as each control step.

Referring to FIG. 23, the controller 109 may detect on/off of the limit switch 630. Also, the controller 109 may receive measurement values from the flow meter 56, thermistor 57, pressure sensor 72, and temperature sensor 16.

The beer take-off valve 62 may be provided with a limit switch 630 that is turned on and off according to the opening and closing of the beer take-off valve 62, and the controller 109 transmits an on-off signal of the limit switch 630. Can receive

The water supply module 5 may include a flow meter 56 for measuring the flow rate of the water supply pump outflow passage 55, and the controller 109 may receive flow rate information measured by the flow meter 56. .

The water supply module 5 may include a thermistor 57 that measures the temperature of the water supply heater 53 or the temperature of hot water heated in the water supply heater 53, and the controller 109 is provided by the thermistor 57. You can receive the measured temperature information. At this time, the thermistor 57 is preferably installed in at least one of the water supply heater 53 and the water supply passage (4).

The gas discharger 7 may include a pressure sensor 72 installed in the gas extraction passage 71, and the pressure sensor 72 may measure the pressure inside the beer production pack 12. The controller 109 may receive pressure information measured by the pressure sensor 72.

The fermentation module 1 may include a temperature sensor 16 capable of measuring the temperature of the fermenter assembly 11. The controller 109 may receive temperature information measured by the temperature sensor 16.

Meanwhile, the controller 109 may control on and off various valves included in the beer production apparatus. Each valve can be opened on and closed on off.

In more detail, the controller 109 turns on and off the first, second, and third opening and closing valves 313,323,333, the main valve 9, the bypass valve 35, the gas opening and closing valve 73, and the air conditioning valve 156. Can be controlled.

The controller 109 can control on/off the first, second, and third opening and closing valves 313,323 and 333. The first, second and third opening and closing valves 313 and 323 and 333 are respectively installed in the first, second and third dispenser inlet passages 311, 321 and 331. Can be. When each of the first, second, and third opening and closing valves 313, 323, and 333 are turned on, water or air flowing into the water supply passage 4 is transferred to the first, second, and third capsule receiving portions 31, 32, 33 of the dispenser 3. Each can be introduced. On the other hand, when each of the first, second, and third opening and closing valves 313, 323, and 333 are turned off, water or air flowing into the water supply passage 4 is the first, second, and third capsule receiving portions 31, 32, 33 of the dispenser 3 Can not be introduced into each.

The controller 109 can control the main valve 9 on and off. The main valve 9 may be installed in the main flow path 2, and may be installed after the connection portion 91 of the main flow path 2 and the beer extraction flow path 61 along the flow direction of air or air. When the main valve 9 is turned on, water or air flowing into the main flow path 2 may be introduced into the beer production pack 12, and beer may be taken out from the beer production pack 12. On the other hand, when the main valve 9 is turned off, water or air flowing into the main flow path 2 cannot flow into the beer production pack 12 and beer cannot be taken out from the beer production pack 12.

The controller 109 can control the bypass valve 35 on and off. The bypass valve 35 may be installed in the bypass flow passage 34. When the bypass valve 34 is turned on, water or air flowing into the water supply flow path 4 may flow to the main flow path 2 through the bypass flow path 34. On the other hand, when the bypass valve 34 is turned off, water or air flowing into the water supply passage 4 cannot flow into the main passage 2 through the bypass passage 34.

The controller 109 can control the gas opening/closing valve 73 on and off. The gas opening/closing valve 73 may be installed in the gas extraction passage 71. The gas opening/closing valve 73 may be installed after the pressure sensor 72 in the gas flow path 71 along the flow direction of the gas. When the gas opening/closing valve 73 is turned on, air or gas inside the beer production pack 12 may flow out of the beer production pack 12 through the gas extraction flow path 71, and inside the beer production pack 12 The pressure of can be maintained at the same or similar to the external pressure. On the other hand, when the gas opening/closing valve 73 is turned off, air or gas inside the beer production pack 12 cannot flow out of the beer production pack 12 through the gas extraction flow path 71, and the beer production pack 12 The internal pressure may be higher than the external air pressure.

The controller 109 can control the air control valve 156 on and off. The air control valve 156 may be installed in the air supply passage 154. When the air control valve 156 is turned on, by the operation of the air pump 152, air may be introduced into or out of the fermentation tank 112 through the air supply passage 154. On the other hand, when the air control valve 156 is turned off, air cannot flow into or out of the fermentation tank 112 through the air supply passage 154.

Meanwhile, the controller 109 may control the water supply pump 52, the water supply heater 53, the air injection pump 82, the refrigeration cycle device 13, the heater 14, and the air pump 152.

The controller 109 can control the water supply pump 52. The controller 109 may control the water supply pump 52 on and off, and may also control the flow rate flowed by the water supply pump 52. When the water supply pump 52 is turned on, the water in the water tank 51 may pass through the water supply pump 52 and flow into the water supply channel 4.

The controller 109 can control the water supply heater 53. The controller 109 may control the water supply heater 53 on and off, and may also control the temperature of the water supply heater 53. When the water supply heater 53 is turned on, water that has passed through the water supply pump 52 may be heated by the water supply heater 53 and flow into the water supply channel 4.

The controller 109 can control the air injection pump 82. The controller 109 may control the air injection pump 82 on and off, and may also control the flow rate of air flowing by the air injection pump 82. When the air injection pump 82 is turned on, air that has passed through the air injection pump 82 may be injected into the air injection passage 81, and the air is supplied to the water supply passage 4 through the air injection passage 81. Can be flowed.

The controller 109 can control the temperature controller. In more detail, the controller 109 may control the refrigeration cycle device 13 and the heater 14. The controller 109 may control on/off of the refrigeration cycle device 13 and the heater 14, and control the temperature of the fermentation tank 112 heated or cooled by the refrigeration cycle device 13 and the heater 14 It may also be possible.

The case where the evaporator 134 is installed to contact the fermentation tank 112 will be described as an example. When the compressor 131 of the refrigeration cycle device 13 is operated, heat exchange occurs between the evaporator 134 and the outer surface of the fermentation tank 112 so that the temperature of the fermentation tank 112 may decrease. On the other hand, when the heater 14 is turned on, the heater 14 may supply heat to the outer surface of the fermenter 112 to increase the temperature of the fermenter 112.

The controller 109 can control the air pump 152. The controller 109 may control on/off of the air pump 152, and may also control the flow rate and direction of air flowing into the air supply flow path 154 by the air pump 152. When the air pump 152 is operated to supply air to the fermentation tank 112, air that has passed through the air pump 152 may flow into the air supply flow path 154 and be injected into the fermentation tank 112. On the other hand, when the air pump 152 is operated to discharge air from the fermentation tank 112, air inside the fermentation tank 112 may be discharged through the air supply passage 154.

The components that can be controlled by the controller 109 may be omitted, changed, or added to a part that is easily conceived by those skilled in the art.

24 is a flowchart illustrating a control sequence of a water supply step in a beer production method of a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a beer manufacturing method of a beer manufacturing apparatus will be described, and in particular, a water supply step (S200) of the beer manufacturing method will be described in detail.

The controller 109 may be provided with a display 109D that displays the current control course of the beer production apparatus, the expected time required for beer completion, and a user notification window. The display 109D may be a touch screen that can be input by a user at the same time. Hereinafter, a case where both the display 109D and the input unit are provided in the controller 109 will be described as an example.

The user may input a beer production command through an input unit provided in the controller 109 or a remote control or a mobile terminal. The controller 109 may control the beer making apparatus to a beer making course according to an input of a beer making command.

The beer production method may include a washing and sterilizing step (S100), and may be performed separately from the washing and sterilizing step (S100). That is, when the user inputs a beer production command, the controller 109 may start the water supply step (S200) after controlling the beer production device according to the washing and sterilizing step (S100), and the washing and sterilizing step (S100). It may be omitted and immediately start the water supply step (S200).

The beer production method may include a water supply step (S200).

The water supply step S200 may be a liquid malt forming step of mixing the malt inside the beer production pack 12 with hot water evenly to form a liquid malt.

Referring to Figure 24, the first example of the water supply step (S200) is a primary hot water supply step (S210) for firstly supplying hot water, a primary air injection step (S230) for firstly injecting air, and a secondary It may include a second hot water supply step (S250) for injecting hot water, and a second air injection step (S250) for injecting air in a second step, and it is possible to sequentially perform the steps. However, the second air injection step (S250) may be omitted.

In this case, the controller 109 firstly introduces hot water into the interior of the beer production pack 12, and then firstly injects air into the interior of the beer production pack 12, into the interior of the beer production pack 12. After the hot water is secondly introduced, it is possible to finally complete the water supply step (S200) by secondly injecting air into the beer production pack 12.

The water to be supplied to the beer production pack 12 is not supplied at once, and the first hot water supply step (S210) and the second hot water supply step (S230) are supplied twice, and each hot water supply step (S210, Since the air injection step (S230, S250) is performed whenever S230) is completed, there is an advantage that the malt inside the beer production pack 12 can be mixed more evenly with hot water.

25 is a flowchart illustrating a control procedure according to the first embodiment of the primary hot water supply step illustrated in FIG. 24.

Referring to FIG. 25, the controller 109 may initiate a primary hot water supply step (S210) for supplying hot water to the beer production pack 12 in the fermenter assembly 11.

The primary hot water supply step (S210) may include respective control steps (S211, S212, S213, S214, S215, S216, S217, S218, S219, S220) to be described later.

When the first hot water supply step (S210) is started, the controller 109 may determine whether the limit switch 630 of the beer dispensing valve 62 is off (S211).

When the limit switch 630 is turned on, the controller 109 can maintain the off state of the water supply pump 52 and the water supply heater 53, and display an error signal on the display 109D (S212).

If the water supply pump 52 and the water heater 53 have been turned on before, the controller 109 may turn off the water pump 52 and the water heater 53.

The error signal may include a notification to close the beer draw valve 62. In addition, the error signal may include a notification to return the rotary lever 620 to its original position.

When the user sees the notification displayed on the display 109D and returns the rotary lever 620 to the original position, the elevating valve body 610 included in the beer ejection valve 62 descends, and the elevating valve body 610 descends and limits The operation protrusion 612 that is in contact with the switch 630 descends together, and the limit switch 630 may be turned off.

In addition, in the entire water supply step (S200), when the limit switch 630 is turned on during control, the controller 109 may turn off the water supply pump 52 and the water supply heater 53. The controller 109 may display an error signal on the display 109D. If the limit switch 630 is turned on during the beer production course, during the beer production, water or air does not flow into the beer production pack 12 in the fermenter assembly 11, and the beer extraction valve 62 through the beer extraction flow path 61 ).

On the other hand, when the limit switch 630 is off, the controller 109 can turn on the bypass valve 35, the gas switch valve 73, the main valve 9, and the air control valve 156 (S213). .

At this time, the first, second, and third opening and closing valves 313.323.333 may be off. The user may have already installed the first, second, and third capsules (C1, C2, C3) in the first, second, and third capsule receiving parts (31, 32, 33) of the dispenser (3) before the beer production course begins. , In the water supply step (S200), the first, second and third opening and closing valves 313.323.333 may be in an off state so that additives and the like contained in each capsule are not extracted.

When the bypass valve 35, the gas switch valve 73, the main valve 9, and the air regulating valve 156 are turned on, the bypass valve 35, the gas switch valve 73, the main valve 9, All of the air regulating valves 156 can be opened. Also, when the first, second, and third opening and closing valves (313.323.333) are turned off, the first, second and third opening and closing valves (313.323.333) may be closed.

As described above, the controller 109 may turn on the gas opening/closing valve 73. The hot water flowing into the beer production pack 12 may be mixed with malt accommodated in the beer production pack 12, and the malt in the beer production pack 12 may be mixed with water and gradually diluted, in this process. Gas due to air bubbles may be generated. The pressure inside the beer production pack 12 may be increased due to the gas, and the controller 109 may turn on the gas opening/closing valve 73 to prevent the pressure from increasing.

When the gas opening/closing valve 73 is turned on, the gas generated inside the beer production pack 12 may flow into the gas extraction flow path 71 inside the beer production pack 12 and flow into the gas extraction flow path 71. The gas may flow out of the gas discharger 7 through the gas opening/closing valve 73.

The flexible container 420 of the beer production pack 12 may be installed in a compact state that is folded or compressed inside the fermentation tank 112. At this time, when water is supplied to the flexible container 420 of the beer production pack 12, the flexible container 420 may be expanded or expanded.

Meanwhile, the controller 109 turns on the bypass valve 35, the gas switch valve 73, the main valve 9, and the air control valve 156, and then turns on the water supply pump 52 and the water heater 53. Can be turned on. (S214)

The controller 109 may turn on the bypass valve 35, the gas switch valve 73, the main valve 9, and the air control valve 156, the water supply pump 52, and the water heater 53 at the same time.

When the water supply pump 52 is turned on, water from the water tank 51 can be discharged from the water tank 51 and pass through the water supply pump 52, flow to the water supply heater 53, and be heated by the water supply heater 53. have. Water (ie, hot water) heated by the water supply heater 53 may flow through the water supply passage 4 through the bypass flow passage 34 and the bypass valve 35 to the main flow passage 2, Water flowing into the main flow path 2 may pass through the main valve 9 and flow into the beer production pack 12 in the fermentation tank 112.

The hot water flowing into the beer production pack 12 may be mixed with malt contained in the beer production pack 12, and the malt in the beer production pack 12 may be mixed with water and gradually diluted. On the other hand, since hot water is supplied to the beer production pack 12, the malt contained in the beer production pack 12 can be quickly and evenly mixed with the hot water.

When supplying water as described above, the bypass flow passage 34 and the main flow passage 2 may be pre-washed and sterilized by a washing and sterilization step (S100), and clean hot water not contaminated with the beer production pack 12 Can be supplied.

On the other hand, after the water supply pump 52 and the water supply heater 53 are turned on or at the same time, the controller 109 may start a timer. (S215)

The controller 109 may determine whether the timer has passed a predetermined first time t1. (S216)

If the timer is before the first time t1, the controller 109 may determine whether the flow rate measured by the flow meter 56 is greater than the first flow rate M1. (S217)

At this time, the flow rate measured by the flow meter 56 may be a flow rate per unit time.

The first flow rate M1 is preferably approximately 0.1 LPM (Liter per minute).

When the water supply pump 52 is turned on, the flow rate of the water supply pump outflow passage 55 gradually increases and converges to a specific flow rate. In order to measure based on the converging flow rate, the controller may determine whether the flow rate measured by the flow meter 56 is greater than the first flow rate M1 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the water supply pump 52 was turned on. .

If the flow rate measured by the flow meter 56 is less than or equal to the first flow rate M1, the controller 109 may turn off the water supply heater 53. (S218)

If the flow rate measured by the flow meter 56 is less than or equal to the first flow rate M1, it may mean that there is no or insufficient water in the water tank 51. Alternatively, it may mean that the water supply pump 52 or the flow meter 56 does not operate normally.

The controller 109 may display a notification on the display 109D to supply water to the water tank 51. In order to prevent the water supply heater 53 from overheating, the controller 109 may turn off the water supply heater 53.

The user can see the notification displayed on the display 109D and fill the water tank 51 with water. At this time, when the user opens the water tank lead 108 of the water tank 51, the controller 109 may turn off the water supply pump 52. When the user fills the water tank 51 with water and closes the water tank lead 108, the controller 109 can turn on the water supply pump 52.

On the other hand, if the flow rate measured by the flow meter 56 is greater than the first flow rate (M1), the controller 109 has a temperature measured by the thermistor 57 installed in the water supply heater 53 than the first set temperature (K1) You can judge whether it is high. (S219)

A thermistor 57 for measuring the temperature of the water heater 53 may be installed in the water heater 53. Alternatively, a thermistor 57 that measures the temperature of the hot water heated in the water heater 53 may be installed in the water heater 53.

The controller 109 may determine whether the temperature measured by the thermistor 57 is higher than the first preset temperature K1 every specific time period.

After the water heater 53 is turned on, the temperature may gradually increase. Before the temperature of the water supply heater 53 reaches the first set temperature K1, the hot water heated in the water supply heater 53 is supplied to the water supply passage 4, the bypass flow passage 34, and the bypass valve 35, It can flow into the main flow path 2 and the main valve 9 and flow into the beer production pack 12.

It is preferable that the first set temperature K1 is set to about 60°C.

If, when the temperature measured by the thermistor 57 is below the first set temperature (K1), the water heater 53 and the water pump 52 can maintain the on state, the bypass valve 35, the main valve ( 9), the gas opening/closing valve 73 and the air regulating valve 156 can also maintain the on state.

When a predetermined time passes again, the controller 109 may again determine whether the flow rate measured by the flow meter 56 is greater than the first flow rate M1 (S217), and the flow rate measured by the flow meter 56 may be removed. If more than one flow rate M1, the controller 109 may determine whether the temperature measured by the thermistor 57 installed in the water supply heater 53 is higher than the first set temperature K1. (S219)

In addition, even if the temperature measured by the thermistor 57 is higher than the first set temperature K1, hot water may continuously flow into the beer production pack 12 if the timer does not pass the first time t1.

On the other hand, when the temperature measured by the thermistor 57 is higher than the first set temperature K1 and the timer passes the first time t1, the controller 109 turns off the water supply pump 52 and the water supply heater 53. It can be (S220). Also, the timer can be terminated. Thus, the first hot water supply step (S210) can be completed, the first air injection step (S230) can be started.

26 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed control procedure of the primary air injection step illustrated in FIG. 24.

The primary air injection step (S230) may include respective control steps (S231, S232, S233, S234) to be described later.

Referring to FIG. 26, the controller 109 may initiate a primary air injection step (S230) of injecting air into the beer production pack 12 in the fermenter assembly 11.

When the primary air injection step (S230) is started, the controller 109 may turn off the gas opening/closing valve 73 and turn on the air injection pump 82 (S231).

When the air injection pump 82 of the air injector 8 is turned on, the air outside the beer manufacturing apparatus is flowed through the air injection pump 82 to the air injection passage 81 by the operation of the air injection pump 82. Can be. Since the first, second, and third opening and closing valves 313, 323, and 333 are in an off state, and the bypass valve 35 is in an open state, air flowing through the air injection passage 81 passes through the bypass valve 35 to bypass ( 34) flows into the flow path and the main flow path (2), and may be introduced into the beer production pack 12 through the main valve (9).

The air introduced into the beer production pack 12 may hit the liquid malt and help malt and hot water mix more evenly.

When the gas opening/closing valve 73 is turned off, the gas opening/closing valve 73 may be closed. Therefore, the air introduced into the beer production pack 12 cannot flow out of the beer production pack 12 through the gas extraction passage 71. That is, the pressure inside the beer production pack 12 may gradually increase.

When the pressure inside the beer production pack 12 increases, mixing of malt and hot water with the beer production pack 12 may be more actively performed.

The controller 109 may determine whether the pressure measured by the pressure sensor 72 installed in the gas extraction flow path 71 is higher than the preset first set pressure P1 (S232).

When the pressure measured by the pressure sensor 72 is equal to or less than the first set pressure P, air may be continuously injected into the beer production pack 12 by the air injection pump 82.

If the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 72 of the controller 109 is higher than the first set pressure P1, the controller 109 may turn on the gas opening/closing valve 73 and turn off the air injection pump 82. Yes (S233).

When the gas opening/closing valve 73 is turned on, since the air inside the beer production pack 12 flows out through the gas extraction passage 71, the pressure inside the beer production pack 12 may be lowered.

The controller 109 may determine whether the pressure measured by the pressure sensor 72 is lower than the preset second set pressure P2 (S234).

If the pressure inside the beer production pack 12 is sufficiently low and the pressure measured by the pressure sensor 72 is lower than the second set pressure P2, the controller 109 completes the first air injection step (S230) and 2 Tea hot water injection step (S250) can be started.

According to an example of the first air injection step (S230) of the beer production apparatus described above, the parameter for determining whether air is continuously injected into the beer production pack 12 by the air injection pump 82 includes a pressure sensor 72 ).

On the other hand, according to another example of the beer production apparatus first air injection step (S230), the parameter for determining whether air is continuously injected into the beer production pack 12 by the air injection pump 82, the air injection pump ( It may be the time elapsed since 82) was operated. That is, when a predetermined time elapses after the air injection pump 82 is operated, the controller 9 may also turn off the air injection pump 82.

27 is a flowchart illustrating a control sequence according to the first embodiment of the secondary hot water supply stage shown in FIG. 24.

The second hot water supply step (S250) may include respective control steps (S251, S252, S253, S254, S255, S256, S257) to be described later.

Referring to FIG. 27, the controller 109 may initiate a second hot water supply step (S250) of supplying hot water to the beer production pack 12 in the fermenter assembly 11.

The second hot water supply step (S250) is similar to the first hot water supply step (S210) described above, so a description of overlapping parts will be omitted.

When the second hot water supply step (S250) is started, the controller 109 may turn on the water supply pump 52 and the water supply heater 53 (S251).

The controller 109 can start a timer. (S252)

The controller 109 may determine whether the timer has passed a preset second time t2. (S253)

If the timer is before the second time t2, the controller 109 may determine whether the flow rate measured by the flow meter 56 is greater than the second flow rate M2. (S254)

The second flow rate M2 is preferably approximately 0.1 LPM (Liter per minute).

The controller 109 may determine whether the flow rate measured by the flow meter 56 is greater than the second flow rate M2 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the water supply pump 52 was turned on.

If the flow rate measured by the flow meter 56 is less than or equal to the second flow rate M2, the controller 109 may turn off the water supply heater 53. (S255)

If the flow rate value measured by the flow meter 56 is equal to or less than the second flow rate M2, it may mean that there is no or insufficient water in the water tank 51. Alternatively, it may mean that the water supply pump 52 or the flow meter 56 does not operate normally.

The controller 109 may display a notification on the display 109D to supply water to the water tank 51.

On the other hand, when the flow rate measured by the flow meter 56 is greater than the second flow rate M2, the controller 109 has a temperature measured by the thermistor 57 installed in the water supply heater 53 than the second set temperature K2. You can judge whether it is high. (S256)

The controller 109 may determine whether the temperature measured by the thermistor 57 is higher than the second preset temperature K2 every specific time period.

Before the temperature of the water supply heater 53 reaches the second set temperature K2, hot water heated in the water supply heater 53 is supplied to the water supply passage 4, the bypass flow passage 34, and the bypass valve 35, It can flow into the main flow path 2 and the main valve 9 and flow into the beer production pack 12.

It is preferable that the second set temperature K is set to about 60 degrees Celsius.

If, when the temperature measured by the thermistor 57 is less than the second set temperature (K2), the water supply heater 53 and the water supply pump 52 can maintain the on state, the bypass valve 35, the main valve ( 9), the gas opening/closing valve 73 and the air regulating valve 156 can also maintain the on state.

When a predetermined time passes again, the controller 109 may again determine whether the flow rate measured by the flow meter 56 is greater than the second flow rate M2, and (S254) the flow rate measured by the flow meter 56 If it is greater than the second flow rate M, the controller 109 may determine whether the temperature measured by the thermistor 57 installed in the water supply heater 53 is higher than the second preset temperature K2. (S256)

In addition, even if the temperature measured by the thermistor 57 is higher than the second set temperature K2, hot water may continuously flow into the beer production pack 12 if the timer does not reach the second time t2.

On the other hand, when the temperature measured by the thermistor 57 is higher than the second set temperature K2 and the timer passes the second time t2, the controller 109 turns off the water pump 52 and the water heater 53. It can be (S257). Also, the timer can be terminated. Thus, the second hot water supply process (S250) may be completed.

28 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed control procedure of the secondary air injection step illustrated in FIG. 24.

The secondary air injection step S270 may include respective control steps S271, S272, S273, S274, and S275, which will be described later.

Referring to FIG. 28, the controller 109 may initiate a secondary air injection step (S270) of injecting air into the beer production pack 12 in the fermenter assembly 11.

The controller 109 may turn on the air injection pump 82 (S271).

When the air injection pump 82 of the air injector 8 is turned on, the air outside the beer manufacturing apparatus is flowed through the air injection pump 82 to the air injection passage 81 by the operation of the air injection pump 82. You can. Since the first, second, and third opening and closing valves 313, 323, and 333 are in an off state, and the bypass valve 35 is in an open state, air flowing through the air injection passage 81 passes through the bypass valve 35 to bypass ( 34) flows into the flow path and the main flow path (2), and may be introduced into the beer production pack 12 through the main valve (9).

At this time, unlike the primary air injection step (S230 ), the controller 109 may maintain the gas opening/closing valve 73 in an on state. As in the first air injection step (S230 ), the controller 109 may of course turn off the gas opening/closing valve 73.

The controller 109 may start a timer (S272).

The controller 109 may determine whether the timer has passed a preset third time t3 (S273).

Until the timer reaches the third time t3, air may be continuously injected into the beer production pack 12 by the operation of the air injection pump 82.

When the timer passes the third time t3, the controller 109 may turn off the air injection pump 82 (S274). The timer can end.

The controller 109 may turn off the gas opening/closing valve 73, the main valve 9, and the air regulating valve 156 (S275). Thus, the second air injection step (S270) can be completed, and the water supply step (S200) can be completed.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating a control procedure according to a second embodiment of the primary hot water supply step illustrated in FIG. 24.

Hereinafter, the content overlapping with the first embodiment (S210) of the first hot water supply step described above will be omitted and the description will be focused on the differences.

Referring to FIG. 29, the primary hot water supply step (S210 ′) according to the present embodiment may include respective control steps (S211 to S220 ′) to be described later.

When the first hot water supply step (S210') is initiated, the controller 109 may determine whether the limit switch 630 of the beer take-off valve 62 is off (S211').

When the limit switch 630 is turned on, the controller 109 can maintain the off state of the water supply pump 52 and the water supply heater 53, and can display an error signal on the display 109D (S212').

When the limit switch 630 is off, the controller 109 may turn on the bypass valve 35, the gas switch valve 73, the main valve 9, and the air control valve 156 (S213').

The controller 109 may turn on the water supply pump 52 (S214').

When the water supply pump 52 is turned on, water from the water tank 51 may be discharged from the water tank 51 and pass through the water supply pump 52. Water flowing by the water supply pump 52 may pass through the water supply heater 53 and flow into the water supply channel 4.

The controller 109 may determine whether the flow rate measured by the flow meter 56 is within an error range of the first set flow rate M1 (S215'). In this case, the error range may mean a predetermined numerical range (between M1-a and M1+a) based on the first set flow rate M1.

A flow meter 56 for measuring the flow rate of the water supply pump outflow passage 55 may be installed in the water supply pump outflow passage 55. The flow meter 56 may measure the flow rate of water flowing into the water supply heater 53.

If the flow rate measured by the flow meter 56 is greater than a predetermined value (a) than the first set flow rate M1, the controller 109 may control the number of rotations of the water supply pump 52 to decrease. If the flow rate measured by the flow meter 56 is smaller than a certain value (a) than the first set flow rate M1, the controller 109 may control the number of rotations of the water supply pump 52 to increase.

If the flow rate measured by the flow meter 56 is within the error range of the first set flow rate M1, the controller 109 may turn on the water supply heater 53 (S216').

The hot water heated by the water supply heater 53 may flow through the water supply channel 4 to the bypass channel 34. The hot water flowing into the bypass flow passage 34 may flow into the beer production pack 12 inside the fermentation tank assembly 11 through the main flow passage 2.

The controller 109 may determine whether the temperature measured by the thermistor 57 is within an error range of the first set temperature K1 (S217 ′). In this case, the error range may mean a predetermined numerical range (between K1-b and K1+b) based on the first set temperature K1.

The thermistor 57 may be installed in at least one of the water supply heater 53 or the water supply passage 4, and may measure the temperature of the water passing through the water supply heater 53.

When the temperature measured by the thermistor 57 is higher than a predetermined value (b) than the first set temperature K1, the controller 109 may control the heat generation amount of the water heater 52 to be reduced. When the temperature measured by the thermistor 57 is lower than a predetermined value (b) than the first set temperature K1, the controller 109 may control the heating amount of the water heater 53 to increase.

If the temperature measured by the thermistor 57 is within the error range of the first set temperature K1, the controller 109 may start the timer and store the first initial flow rate in the storage unit 109S (S218').

The first initial flow rate may mean a flow rate measured by the flow meter 56 when the timer is started.

The controller 109 may determine whether the calculated input amount of the hot water is greater than or equal to the first set input amount Z1 (S219 ′).

The calculated input amount is calculated by the controller 109 and may mean the volume of hot water input to the beer production pack 12 since the timer was started. The first set input amount Z1 may mean a predetermined volume of hot water.

For example, the controller 109 may calculate the calculated input amount by multiplying the average value of the first initial flow rate stored in the storage unit 109S by the flow rate measured by the flow meter 56. Then, the controller 109 may compare the calculated input amount with a preset first set input amount Z1. However, it is obvious that the controller 109 can obtain the calculated input amount by other methods.

If the calculated input amount is smaller than the first set input amount Z1, hot water may continuously flow into the beer production pack 12.

If the calculated input amount is equal to or greater than the first set input amount Z1, the controller 109 may turn off the water supply pump 52 and the water supply heater 53 (S220'). The timer can expire. Thus, the first hot water supply step (S210') is terminated, and the first air injection step (S230) may be started.

30 is a flowchart illustrating a control procedure according to a second embodiment of the secondary hot water supply step illustrated in FIG. 24.

Hereinafter, a description overlapping with the above-described content will be omitted.

The controller 109 may turn on the water supply pump 52 (S251').

The controller 109 may determine whether the flow rate measured by the flow meter 56 is within an error range of the second set flow rate M2 (S252'). In this case, the error range may mean a predetermined numerical range (between M2-a and M2+a) based on the second set flow rate M2.

If the flow rate measured by the flow meter 56 is greater than a predetermined value (a) than the second set flow rate M2, the controller 109 may control the number of rotations of the water supply pump 52 to decrease. If the flow rate measured by the flow meter 56 is less than a certain value (a) than the second set flow rate M2, the controller 109 may control to increase the number of revolutions of the water supply pump 52.

If the flow rate measured by the flow meter 56 is within the error range of the second set flow rate M2, the controller 109 may turn on the water supply heater 53 (S253').

The controller 109 may determine whether the temperature measured by the thermistor 57 is within the error range of the second set temperature K2 (S254'). In this case, the error range may mean a predetermined numerical range (between K2-b and K2+b) based on the second set temperature K2.

When the temperature measured by the thermistor 57 is higher than the second set temperature K2 by a certain value (b) or higher, the controller 109 may control the heat generation amount of the water heater 52 to be reduced. If the temperature measured by the thermistor 57 is lower than a predetermined value (b) than the second set temperature K2, the controller 109 may control the heating amount of the water heater 53 to increase.

If the temperature measured by the thermistor 57 is within the error range of the second set temperature K2, the controller 109 may start the timer and store the second initial flow rate in the storage unit 109S (S255').

The second initial flow rate may mean a flow rate measured by the flow meter 56 when the timer is started.

The controller 109 may determine whether the calculated input amount of the hot water is greater than or equal to the second set input amount Z2 (S256').

The calculated input amount is calculated by the controller 109 and may mean the volume of hot water input to the beer production pack 12 since the timer was started. The second set input amount Z2 may mean a predetermined volume of hot water.

For example, the controller 109 may calculate the calculated input amount by multiplying the average value of the flow rate measured by the flow meter 56 and the second initial flow rate stored in the storage unit 109S, an elapsed time of the timer. Then, the controller 109 may compare the calculated input amount with a preset second set input amount Z2. However, it is obvious that the controller 109 can obtain the calculated input amount by other methods.

If the calculated input amount is smaller than the second set input amount Z2, hot water may continuously flow into the beer production pack 12.

If the calculated input amount is greater than or equal to the second set input amount Z2, the controller 109 may turn off the water supply pump 52 and the water supply heater 53 (S257'). The timer can expire.

After the second hot water supply step (S250') according to this embodiment, the second air injection step (S270) may be omitted.

The controller 109 may turn off the bypass valve 35, the gas switch valve 73, the air control valve 156, and the main valve 9. Thus, the second hot water supply step (S250') is ended, and at the same time, the water supply step (S200) can be ended.

31 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed control procedure of a fermenter cooling step in a beer production method of a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When the water supply step (S200) is completed, the controller 109 may control the beer production apparatus to the fermenter cooling step (S300).

In the fermentation tank cooling step (S300 ), the controller 109 may control the refrigeration cycle device 13 to cool the fermentation tank 112. When the fermentation tank 112 is cooled, the temperature of the liquid malt inside the beer production pack 12 may also decrease.

The controller 109 may determine whether the temperature measured by the temperature sensor 16 is higher than the preset third set temperature K3 (S301).

The temperature sensor 16 is installed in the fermentation tank assembly 11 and can measure the temperature of the fermentation tank 112.

If the temperature measured by the temperature sensor 16 is higher than the third set temperature K3, the controller 109 may turn on the compressor 131 (S302). When the compressor 131 is turned on, the refrigeration cycle device 13 is operated, and the fermenter 12 can be cooled by the circulation of the refrigerant.

Until the temperature of the fermentation tank 113 becomes lower than the third set temperature K3, the compressor 131 continues to operate, and the fermentation tank 113 may continue to be cooled.

If the temperature measured by the temperature sensor 16 is lower than the third set temperature K3, the controller 109 may turn off the compressor 131 (S303). Thus, the fermenter cooling step (S300) may be ended, and the mixing step (S400) may be started.

32 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed control procedure of a mixing step in a beer production method of a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The mixing step S400 may include respective control steps S401 to S409 to be described later.

The mixing step (S400) may be an aeration step in which oxygen is dissolved by injecting air into the liquid malt.

In the mixing step (S400), mixing of the liquid malt and aeration in which oxygen is supplied to the liquid malt may be simultaneously performed.

Referring to FIG. 32, when the mixing step (S400) is started, the controller 109 may determine whether the limit switch 630 is off (S401 ).

When the limit switch 630 is turned on, the air injection pump 82 may remain off, and the controller 109 may display an error signal on the display 109D (S402).

The error signal may include a notification to close the beer withdrawal valve 62. Also, the error signal may include a notification to return the rotary lever 620 to its original position.

In the entire mixing step (S400 ), when the limit switch 630 is turned on, the controller 109 may turn off the air injection pump 82. This is because the air flowed into the main flow path 2 may flow into the beer extraction valve 62 through the beer extraction flow path 61 without flowing air into the beer production pack 12 in the fermenter assembly 11.

On the other hand, when the limit switch 630 is off, the controller 109 may determine whether the temperature measured by the temperature sensor 16 is lower than the preset third set temperature K3 (S403).

When the temperature of the fermentation tank 112 cooled in the fermentation tank cooling step S300 rises again, aeration may not be properly performed. Therefore, if the temperature measured by the temperature sensor 16 is higher than the third set temperature K3, the controller 109 may control the beer production apparatus back to the fermenter cooling step (S300).

When the temperature measured by the temperature sensor 16 is lower than the third set temperature K3, the controller 109 includes a gas opening/closing valve 73, a bypass valve 35, a main valve 9, and an air conditioning valve ( 156) can be turned on (S404).

The controller 109 may turn on the air injection pump 82. (S405)

When the air injection pump 82 of the air injector 8 is turned on, the air outside the beer manufacturing apparatus is flowed through the air injection pump 82 to the air injection passage 81 by the operation of the air injection pump 82. Can be. Since the first, second, and third opening and closing valves 313, 323, and 333 are in an off state, and the bypass valve 35 is in an open state, air flowing through the air injection passage 81 passes through the bypass valve 35 to bypass ( 34) flows into the flow path and the main flow path (2), and may be introduced into the beer production pack 12 through the main valve (9).

The air flowed by the air injection pump 82 may be introduced into the beer production pack 12 through the same path as the first and second air injection steps S230 and S270 of the water supply step S200.

Since the water supply step (S400) is a step controlled after the cooling step (S300), the liquid malt inside the beer production pack 12 may be cooled to a specific temperature or less. When the temperature of the liquid is low, the solubility of the gas in the liquid may be increased. Therefore, when air is injected into the beer production pack 12 containing the low temperature liquid malt, air can be easily dissolved in the liquid malt. . That is, oxygen may be supplied to the liquid malt.

In order to produce high quality beer, it is necessary to adjust the proper temperature and oxygen concentration for yeast. The air flowing by the air injection pump 82 and flowing into the beer production pack 12 is dissolved in the liquid malt, thereby supplying oxygen for the yeast to survive.

Meanwhile, after the air injection pump 82 is turned on, the controller 109 may start a timer (S406).

The controller 109 may determine whether the preset fourth time t4 has elapsed (S407).

It is preferable that the fourth time t4 is approximately one hour.

If the timer has not reached the fourth time t4, the controller 109 may maintain the on state of the air injection pump 82. That is, until the timer reaches the fourth time t4, air flowed by the air injection pump 82 may be continuously supplied to the beer production pack 12.

When the timer passes the fourth time, the controller 109 may turn off the air injection pump 82 (S408). The timer can expire.

The controller 109 may turn off the gas opening/closing valve 73, the bypass valve 35, the main valve 9, and the air regulating valve 156. Thus, the mixing step (S400) may be finished.

33 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed control procedure of a first additive input step in a beer production method of a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

After the mixing step (S400), the controller 109 may control the beer production apparatus with an additive input step (S500, S600, S700).

The beer production apparatus simultaneously or sequentially injects the additives of the first capsule (C1), the additives of the second capsule (C2), and the additives of the third capsule (C3) during the additive injection step (S500, S600, S700). can do. Since the contents and extraction time may be different for each capsule (C1, C2, C3), controlling in order of the first additive input step (S500), the second additive input step (S600), and the third additive input step (S700) desirable.

Hereinafter, the first additive input step (S500) will be described. Accordingly, the second additive input step (S600) and the third additive input step (S700) may be easily understood.

Referring to FIG. 33, the first additive input step (S500) may include respective control steps (S501 to S510) to be described later.

When the first additive input step (S500) is started, the controller 109 may determine whether the temperature measured by the temperature sensor 16 is lower than the fourth set temperature K4 (S501).

If the temperature of the liquid malt inside the beer production pack 12 is too high, the enzyme inside the additive may be difficult to survive. Therefore, it is preferable to add the additive in a state where the temperature of the fermentation tank 112 is sufficiently low.

If the temperature measured by the temperature sensor 16 is higher than the fourth set temperature K4, the controller 109 may display an error signal on the display 109D (S502). In addition, the controller 109 operates the compressor 131 to cool the fermentation tank 112 until the temperature of the fermentation tank 112 becomes lower than the fourth set temperature K4.

If the temperature measured by the temperature sensor 16 is lower than the fourth set temperature K4, the controller 109 may determine whether the temperature measured by the thermistor 57 is lower than the fifth set temperature K5 ( S503).

At this time, the thermistor 57 can measure the temperature of the water supply heater 53 itself. The water supply heater 53 is in an off state, but when it is not sufficiently cooled, water may be heated, so to prevent this, it is preferable to extract the additive by adding water after the temperature of the water supply heater 53 is sufficiently lowered.

If the temperature measured by the thermistor 57 is higher than the fifth set temperature K5, the controller 109 may display an error signal on the display 109D (S504).

When the temperature measured by the thermistor 57 is lower than the fifth set temperature K5, the controller 109 may turn on the first opening/closing valve 313, the main valve 9, and the gas opening/closing valve 73. (S505).

In the second additive input step (S600), the second opening/closing valve 323 may be turned on instead of the first opening/closing valve 313. In the third additive input step (S700 ), the third opening/closing valve 333 may be turned on instead of the first opening/closing valve 313.

The controller 109 may turn on the water supply pump 52 (S506).

By the above control, the water in the water tank 51 flows through the water supply pump 52 by the water supply pump 52 to the water supply passage 4, and passes through the first opening/closing valve 313 to dispenser 3 It may be introduced into the first capsule (C1) attached to the first capsule receiving portion 31 that is the material receiving portion.

Water introduced into the first capsule (C1) may be mixed with the additive contained in the first capsule (C1), and may be flowed into the main flow path (2) with the additive contained in the first capsule (C1). The mixture of water and additives may be introduced into the beer production pack 12 through the main flow path 2 and the main valve 9.

At this time, since the gas opening/closing valve 73 is turned on, the pressure inside the beer production pack 12 may be maintained constant without increasing even when the additive is introduced into the liquid malt.

The controller 109 may start a timer (S507).

The controller 109 may determine whether the timer has passed the fifth time t5 (S508).

The fifth time t5 in the first additive input step (S500), the second additive input step (S600), and the third additive input step (S700) may be different.

If the timer has not reached the fifth time t5, the controller 109 may maintain the on state of the water supply pump 52. That is, until the timer reaches the fifth time (t5), the water flowed by the water supply pump 22 can be continuously supplied to the beer production pack 12 together with the additive extracted from the first capsule (C1). have.

When the timer passes the fifth time t5, the controller 109 may turn off the water feed pump 52 (S509). The timer can expire.

The controller 109 may turn off the first opening/closing valve 313, the main valve 9, and the gas opening/closing valve 73 (S510 ). Thus, the first additive input step (S500) may be finished.

When the first additive input step (S500) ends, the controller 109 may sequentially perform the second additive input step (S600) and the third additive input step (S700).

34 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed control procedure of a dispenser residual water removal step in a beer production method of a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The dispenser residual gauge step S800 may include respective control steps S801 to S806 to be described later.

The controller 109 may control the beer production apparatus to the dispenser residual gauge step (S800) after the additive injection steps (S500, S600, S700).

Alternatively, the controller 109 may control the beer production apparatus directly to the fermentation step (S900, S1000) without the dispenser residual water gauge step (S800) after the additive input step (S500, S600, S700).

Referring to FIG. 34, when the dispenser residual quantity gauge step S800 is started, the controller 109 may turn on the first, second, and third open/close valves 313, 323, and 333, and turn on the main valve 9. It can be, can be turned on the gas switch valve (73) (S801).

The controller 109 may turn on the air injection pump 82 (S802).

By the above control, the air flowed by the operation of the air injection pump 82 may be introduced into the dispenser 3 after passing through the air injection passage 81 and the water supply passage 4. In more detail, the air flowed by the operation of the air injection pump 82 is the first, second, and third capsules respectively attached to the first, second, and third capsule receiving portions 31, 32, and 33 of the dispenser 3 It is supplied to (C1, C2, C3), and the remaining amount in the first, second, and third capsules (C1, C2, C3) can be pushed out to the main flow path (2). The residual water and air flow into the main flow path 2 and may be injected into the beer production pack 12 through the main valve 9.

That is, when the additive input step (S500, S600, S700) through the dispenser residual gauge step (S800), the mixture of the additive and water that has not been extracted in the first, second, and third capsules (C1, C2, C3) is completely extracted and beer It can be introduced into the manufacturing pack (12).

At this time, since the gas opening/closing valve 73 is turned on, even if air is injected into the beer production pack 12, the pressure inside the beer production pack 12 can be maintained constant without increasing.

The controller 109 may start a timer (S803).

The controller 109 may determine whether the timer has passed the sixth time t6 (S804).

If the timer has not reached the sixth time t6, the controller 109 may maintain the on state of the air injection pump 82. That is, until the timer reaches the sixth time (t6), the air flowed by the air injection pump 82 pushes the remaining amount inside the first, second, and third capsules C1, C2, C3, and Air may be continuously injected into the beer production pack 12.

When the timer passes the sixth time t6, the controller 109 may turn off the air injection pump 82 (S805). The timer can end.

The controller 109 may turn off the first, second, and third opening and closing valves 313, 323, and 333, the main valve 9, and the gas opening and closing valve 73. Thus, the dispenser residual water removal step (S800) may be finished.

After the dispenser residual water removal step (S800), the controller 109 may manufacture beer by controlling the beer production apparatus to the first and second fermentation steps (S900, S1000) and aging step (S1100), as described above. Thereafter, the controller 109 may control the beer making apparatus with a beer dispensing step (S1200) to take out the beer produced.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the hot water heated by the water heater is supplied to the fermenter assembly through the material receiving unit, and thus there is an advantage in that the material for beer production can be supplied to the beer production pack according to the beer production method.

In addition, by providing a bypass passage for bypassing the material receiving portion, there is an advantage that can supply water or air to the beer production pack without going through the material receiving portion of the dispenser.

In addition, the water supply step includes a hot water injection step and an air injection step, and thus has an advantage that water and beer ingredients can be evenly mixed with water.

In addition, during the mixing step, there is an advantage of supplying air to the beer production pack to perform aeration to supply oxygen to the yeast contained in the beer material.

In addition, in the step of adding the additives, there is an advantage in that hot water is injected into the dispenser so that the additives can be easily added by the dispenser and the additives can be mixed and supplied with hot water.

In addition, when removing the residual amount of the dispenser, there is an advantage in that air can be removed from the dispenser by injecting air into the dispenser.

In addition, there is an advantage that the beer production step can be automatically controlled by the controller.

The above description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains may make various modifications and variations without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention.

Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical spirit of the present invention, but to explain, and the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments.

The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted by the claims below, and all technical spirits within the equivalent range should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

112: fermentation tank 12: beer production pack
2: Main Euro 3: Dispenser
313: first opening and closing valve 323: second opening and closing valve
333: 3rd opening and closing valve 34: bypass flow path
35: bypass valve 4: water supply passage
52: water supply pump 53: water supply heater
81: air injection passage 82: air injection pump
9: Main valve

Claims (20)

A fermenter assembly capable of controlling temperature;
A beer production pack accommodated inside the fermenter assembly;
Capsule receiving unit is mounted with a capsule containing yeast and in communication with the beer production pack;
A water supply passage passing through the water supply heater and communicating with the capsule receiving part;
An air injector connected to the water supply passage;
An opening/closing valve provided between a connection portion of the air injector and the capsule receiving portion of the water supply passage; And
And a bypass flow passage connected to the water supply passage and bypassing the capsule accommodation portion to communicate with the fermenter assembly,
A fermentation device capable of supplying hot water in the water supply passage to the beer production pack through the capsule accommodation part or through the bypass passage. delete According to claim 1,
The air injector,
An air injection channel connected to the water supply channel; And
A fermentation device comprising an air injection pump for pumping air into the air injection passage. delete According to claim 1,
The bypass flow path is provided with a bypass valve for opening and closing the bypass flow path. The method of claim 3,
controller;
A main flow path for guiding hot water passing through the capsule receiving portion to the fermenter assembly;
A main valve for opening and closing the main flow path;
An opening/closing valve provided between the water supply passage and the capsule receiving portion;
A bypass flow path connected to the water supply flow path and the main flow path by bypassing the capsule receiving portion; And
Further comprising a bypass valve provided in the bypass flow path,
The controller is a fermentation device that opens the main valve and the bypass valve and closes the on-off valve when water is supplied to the fermenter assembly or when air is injected. The method of claim 6,
Water tank; And
Further comprising a water pump to pump the water of the water tank to guide the water heater,
The controller is a fermentation device that turns on the water pump when watering the fermenter assembly. The method of claim 7,
The flow rate of the water flowing into the water supply heater is measured, and further comprising a flow meter installed in the water supply pump outflow passage connecting the water supply pump and the water supply heater,
The controller is a fermentation device that turns on the water heater when the flow rate measured by the flow meter is within a predetermined range. The method of claim 7,
Measuring the temperature of the hot water heated in the water heater, and further includes a thermistor installed in at least one of the water supply channel and the water heater,
The controller
A fermentation device that calculates an input amount of hot water input to the fermenter assembly when the measured temperature of the thermistor is within a predetermined range after the water heater is turned on. The method of claim 9,
The controller is a fermentation device that turns off the water supply pump and the water supply heater when the input amount is greater than or equal to a preset input amount. The method of claim 6,
A gas extraction passage connected to the fermenter assembly; And
Fermentation device further comprising a gas opening and closing valve for opening and closing the gas extraction passage. The method of claim 11,
A fermentation device further comprising a pressure sensor installed in the gas extraction passage. The method of claim 12,
The controller,
A fermentation device for turning off the air injection pump and opening the gas opening/closing valve when the pressure measured by the pressure sensor is higher than a preset pressure when air is injected into the fermenter assembly while the gas opening/closing valve is closed. The method of claim 11,
The controller is a fermentation device for turning off the air injection pump when a predetermined time elapses after the air injection pump is turned on, when air is injected into the fermenter assembly while the gas opening/closing valve is open. A fermenter assembly capable of controlling temperature;
A beer production pack accommodated inside the fermenter assembly;
Capsule receiving unit is mounted with a capsule containing yeast and in communication with the beer production pack;
A water supply passage passing through the water supply heater and communicating with the capsule receiving part;
A main flow path for guiding hot water passing through the capsule receiving portion to the fermenter assembly;
A main valve for opening and closing the main flow path;
An opening/closing valve provided between the water supply passage and the capsule receiving portion; And
A fermentation device including a controller that opens the main valve and the on-off valve when extracting the material contained in the capsule receiving portion. The method of claim 15,
Water tank; And
Further comprising a water pump to pump the water of the water tank to guide the water heater,
The controller is a fermentation device that turns on the water pump when extracting the material contained in the capsule receiving portion. The method of claim 16,
The controller is a fermentation device that turns off the water supply pump when a predetermined time has elapsed since the water supply pump was turned on. The method of claim 3,
controller;
A main flow path for guiding hot water passing through the capsule receiving portion to the fermenter assembly;
A main valve for opening and closing the main flow path; And
Further comprising an on-off valve provided between the water supply passage and the capsule receiving portion,
The controller is a fermentation device that opens the main valve and the opening/closing valve and turns on the air injection pump when the dispenser residual water is removed. The method of claim 18,
The controller is a fermentation device that turns off the air injection pump when a predetermined time elapses after the air injection pump is turned on. The method of claim 11,
The controller is a fermentation device that turns on the gas opening/closing valve when watering the fermenter assembly, extracting material contained in the capsule housing, and removing residual water in the dispenser.

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