EP3468911B1 - Dispositif de préparation des boissons mélangées commandé par machine - Google Patents

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EP3468911B1
EP3468911B1 EP17730715.4A EP17730715A EP3468911B1 EP 3468911 B1 EP3468911 B1 EP 3468911B1 EP 17730715 A EP17730715 A EP 17730715A EP 3468911 B1 EP3468911 B1 EP 3468911B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/0041—Fully automated cocktail bars, i.e. apparatuses combining the use of packaged beverages, pre-mix and post-mix dispensers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D2210/00—Indexing scheme relating to aspects and details of apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught or for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
    • B67D2210/00028—Constructional details
    • B67D2210/00065—Constructional details related to the use of drinking cups or glasses
    • B67D2210/00068—Means for filling simultaneously a plurality of cups
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D2210/00—Indexing scheme relating to aspects and details of apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught or for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
    • B67D2210/00028—Constructional details
    • B67D2210/00065—Constructional details related to the use of drinking cups or glasses
    • B67D2210/00076—Cup conveyors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D2210/00—Indexing scheme relating to aspects and details of apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught or for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
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  • the invention relates to a device and a method for the machine-controlled production of mixed drinks according to the preamble of claim 1 or claim 13.
  • a preparation device for the machine-controlled production of a cocktail is known.
  • the automation is based on a computer control with appropriate storage media.
  • the computer program in the data processing system determines all the parameters that are necessary for producing the cocktail. This includes in particular the type of glass, the mixing ratio of the liquids, the dosage, the recipe, a glass rim decoration, crushed ice or ice cubes, shaking or stirring, separating the mixture from the ice, sieving, decanting from the shaker into the glass, selection of the Types of fruit, drinking straw and acoustic, optical or other accompanying effects.
  • the beverage containers are filled via dosing cylinders using a pump unit or hydraulically.
  • the filling nozzles can be bundled, whereby beverage ingredients can be taken from several storage containers. This fully automatic mixing and filling system only makes one drink available at a dispensing station.
  • the pamphlet EP 1 295 844 A1 relates to a cocktail maker with which a large number of typical beverage components with different properties, such as cream products, spirits, juices or fruit pulp, which are necessary for the preparation of cocktails, can be brought together in one system.
  • the beverage components are removed from containers, each with a pump.
  • Each fluid container can be controlled and pumped out separately.
  • the pumping device and the overpressure lines can be fed via a common pressure supply system in order to reduce the space required by the cocktail maker.
  • Several separate outlet lines are arranged next to one another in the outflow area and can be controlled in parallel or one after the other to fill a cocktail glass.
  • a computer and a control unit with corresponding data lines take over the control.
  • This fully automatic cocktail maker in turn provides only one drink at a dispensing station.
  • a device for the automatic production of mixed and non-mixed beverages has a conveyor belt which transports one or more beverage containers.
  • the device comprises a motor-driven rotary head which carries a plurality of receiving containers for the ingredients which are filled into the beverage containers.
  • Each of the receptacles is equipped with an automatically metering actuation valve. The automatic operation of the dosing takes place via the valves using a magnetic switch. Bar and beverage mixing devices with a comparable degree of automation are also from the references U.S. 6,196,712 B1 and U.S. 6,354,468 B1 known.
  • a device for the production of cocktails with reservoirs which contain various liquid ingredients for the composition of a certain number of cocktails.
  • Dosing pumps are used to remove the liquid ingredients from the containers in specified quantities.
  • a corresponding filling funnel is arranged above a filling station for a cocktail glass.
  • the automated control includes a microcomputer with memory that stores information about the ingredient mixes that the device can produce.
  • a keyboard and screen are used to enter and monitor data for the desired cocktail type.
  • An electronic circuit is used to selectively control the dosing pumps from the containers in Dependence on the information contained in memory about the composition of the given cocktail.
  • the task is to develop a device and a method for the automated and rapid preparation of a larger number of identical or different mixed drinks.
  • the invention includes a device for the machine-controlled production of mixed drinks, in particular cocktails, with a cup dispenser and a filling unit for a plurality of beverage containers.
  • a device for the machine-controlled production of mixed drinks in particular cocktails
  • a cup dispenser and a filling unit for a plurality of beverage containers As well as a data processing system with at least one operator-guided computer program for mixtures of several mixed drinks in software-stored form and a display, the data processing system using the computer program to carry out all controls or regulations, the computer program using the computer program after a specific mixture has been selected by the operator through the filling unit, the ingredients of a Mixed drinks can be filled into beverage containers in a controlled and regulated manner.
  • the holding devices of the transport device for beverage containers are designed with turntables, by means of which one beverage container can be rotated.
  • a ring gear of a gear wheel can be arranged on each turntable as the axis of rotation, which gear ring engages in a ring gear of a rotary drive at selected positions of the filling unit. In this way, a rotation for beverage production can take place in selected cup positions in the filling unit.
  • a turntable can be rotated by means of a motor-driven rotation device located under the second filling station for the mixing process of the beverage components.
  • the beverage container In this position, the beverage container is arranged under the filling station for the mixing process and begins to rotate around its own axis.
  • the beverage container is filled with the beverage mixture and this is further mixed through the rotation in the beverage container at the same time.
  • the speed of rotation is variable. Depending on the rotation speed, a slight mixing or even a sub-layering of selected beverage components can take place.
  • the inventive idea is based on the idea of providing a fully automatic, computer-controlled dosing and filling system for mixed drinks with a powerful pump system.
  • One of the goals is to have drinks ready almost every second to provide an entire order.
  • the liquid components and ice cubes, sugar or fruit ingredients are placed simultaneously or as quickly as possible in the drink containers provided.
  • the components for a drink can be selected automatically or manually via a display in the form of a touch display.
  • the filling unit interacts with the transport device in that the holding devices with the beverage containers are positioned exactly below the dispensing stations for liquid or solid components of the mixed beverage. Once the respective position of a beverage container has been reached, the beverage ingredient is made available in quick succession. In the case of solid ingredients, it may be necessary to prepare ice or fruit accordingly for an addition. For this purpose, powerful and precisely working feed devices for the liquid components are being considered.
  • the filling unit comprises a plurality of filling stations under which the holding devices of the transport device with beverage containers can be arranged. There is a sufficient number of separate or interacting filling stations that are required for the quickest possible preparation of mixed drinks.
  • the filling level of a beverage container can be monitored using sensors, for example an ultrasonic sensor.
  • the filling stations have at least a first filling station for filling with solid ingredients and at least a second filling station for the mixing process of the beverage components.
  • different solid or also liquid beverage components can be provided individually or already as a mixture from a filling station.
  • several filling stations can be used simultaneously using the data processing system.
  • the output unit designed after the filling unit as part of the transport device serves to provide several ready mixed drinks.
  • This output unit is correspondingly easily accessible for the staff to take drinks. Expediently, when the dispensing unit is completely filled, the filling process stops until free dispensing positions are available again.
  • the device according to the invention is also equipped with an appropriate sensor system that provides the data processing system with sufficient information for optimized control or regulation of the beverage preparation.
  • the dispensing unit can also include a gripping arm for removing the prepared mixed drinks.
  • a gripper arm With a gripper arm, the beverage containers can be placed on a separate tray or other surface provided for temporary storage.
  • a further unit for labeling the mixed drinks can optionally be arranged after the filling unit and before the dispensing unit.
  • This unit can optionally include a printer or a labeling station, by means of which the outside of the beverage containers can be labeled.
  • An inscription can contain, for example, the name of a mixed drink, in particular a cocktail or the like.
  • the beverages can be marked in some other way, for example to identify a related batch for the operating personnel.
  • the ingredients can also be specified in the labeling of the beverage containers. This is particularly advantageous in those cases in which the mixed drinks are dispensed in closed beverage containers to be taken away by a consumer, ie as a to-go variant.
  • a significant advantage of the invention is that, for example, bar employees and waitresses can order drinks remotely during the ordering process and produce them fully automatically.
  • data can be automatically transmitted via radio or WLAN from a handheld device to the fully automatic dosing and filling system for mixed drinks without any unnecessary loss of time.
  • the solution according to the invention results in an enormous time saving, since mixed drinks can be produced within a few seconds.
  • the preparation device for the machine-controlled production of mixed drinks thus provides a large number of prepared drinks in the dispensing station for removal.
  • a station for closing the beverage containers can be arranged after the filling unit and before the dispensing unit for providing the finished mixed beverages.
  • mixed beverages can be offered to take away. This with the highest level of hygiene measures, as no open beverage containers are stored or transported.
  • the station for closing the beverage containers can include a welding device for plastics.
  • additional functionalities such as sealed take-away cups, can be particularly advantageous at venues for security reasons. Glasses are often not allowed, especially at venues with large crowds of people. A closed beverage container is also secured against spilling during transport.
  • the filling unit can interact with a storage container containing at least one beverage.
  • a storage container containing at least one beverage.
  • Such reservoirs contain the ingredients such as juices, syrup, spirits or mineral water.
  • the reservoirs can either be arranged inside the device according to the invention or also outside in the periphery. In any case, the reservoirs are easily accessible and can be quickly replaced or replaced fillable.
  • the filling unit can include at least one pump and a flow control device.
  • Each beverage component can therefore be removed individually and added to a beverage mix in a defined quantity. This means that the high hygienic requirements can be met.
  • Part of the preferred embodiment are also parallel working pumping devices and filling stations, which provide the required amount of liquid and other ingredients in a short time.
  • the first filling station for solid components can be equipped with at least one ice cream scoop, which has a storage container for ice components, on which a slide device is arranged.
  • a screw conveyor can be arranged in the storage container for ice components, which conveys the quantity of ice desired for a mixed drink, in particular a cocktail, onto the slide device. Consequently, a pre-portioning of the respective quantity of ice takes place on the slide device designed as an inclined plane.
  • the screw conveyor stops.
  • the sliding device has an opening flap on the front side at the outlet, which is closed during pre-portioning. After pre-portioning, the opening flap releases the desired amount of ice into a beverage container. For renewed pre-portioning, the opening flap is closed again by means of a motor drive.
  • the sliding device of the ice cream scoop of the first filling station for solid components can have a weighing device.
  • the amount of ice required for pre-portioning is weighed out with this weighing device.
  • the rotation duration of the screw conveyor is ultimately also automatically controlled.
  • the storage container of the ice cream scoop of the first filling station for solid components can have a weighing device.
  • the respective actual quantity of the storage container can be determined by continuous weighing and thus the removal quantity of the material conveyed onto the slide device Ice cream portion to be determined.
  • the sliding device and the storage container are not rigidly connected to one another, or are not connected at all, for each weighing of the ice cream portion.
  • the second filling station for the mixing process can be arranged after the first filling station for solid components.
  • solid components can be introduced before the beverage mix is filled.
  • solid components such as sugar, ice cream or fruit, can be introduced into the beverage container and optionally layered in both before and afterward.
  • the filling with solid components before the mixing process has the advantage that the solid components such as ice or the like are also set in rotation by the rotation of the glass and thus improve the mixing of the liquid components, i.e. they act like a stirring element.
  • the transport device can be a rotary table with holding devices arranged on the outside.
  • the holding devices are arranged on the rotary table in such a way that they can be positioned with the beverage containers under the respective filling positions of the filling unit.
  • a transport device can also be designed as a circulating belt with holding devices arranged in columns. In this case, the finished mixed drinks are pushed onto a fixed dispensing unit at the end of the belt. In this case, a large number of finished mixed drinks can be provided on a tray-like dispensing unit.
  • the data processing system can preferably be controlled by means of wireless communication.
  • the desired drink is usually selected via the touch display on the device.
  • remote communication by means of wireless communication, for example via a method that is customary in gastronomy handheld device to transfer order data and even to start the beverage preparation.
  • the holding device has an exchangeable holding ring, it can easily be adapted to different container diameters or container geometries.
  • the retaining ring fixes the beverage container and serves as a driver that prevents it from slipping during rotation.
  • FIG 1 shows a schematic front view of the device 1 according to the invention for the machine-controlled production of a mixed drink.
  • a data processing system 4 with an operator-guided computer program for mixing several mixed drinks, such as cocktails, and a display 5 designed as a touchscreen takes over all controls or regulations.
  • the required beverage containers 10 are made available via a cup dispenser 2 and transported to the filling unit 3 .
  • the ingredients of the mixed drink are filled into beverage containers 10 there in a controlled and regulated manner.
  • a first filling station 31 for solid components and a second filling station 32 are arranged one after the other in the work sequence above the transport device 6 as the filling unit 3 .
  • the first filling station 31 for solid components consists in this case of a structural unit with a fruit scoop 311 and an ice cream scoop 312, both of which supply the solid components of a beverage at the same station in one unit.
  • a fruit scoop 311 and an ice cream scoop 312 can also be arranged spatially separate from one another, so that the solid components can also be fed in at a number of filling stations.
  • the transport device 6 is designed as a rotary table 61 with an axis of rotation 62 and a motor drive 63 .
  • Several holding devices 7 for receiving the beverage containers 10 are present in the rotary table 61 .
  • the motor drive 63 rotates the beverage containers 10 into the respective desired position under the filling stations 31, 32.
  • the filling stations can be used automatically by means of the data processing system 4 for a number of beverage containers 10 simultaneously.
  • Each individual holding device 7 is formed in the rotary table 61 itself as a turntable 71 as a glass bottom plate which has a ring gear 72 .
  • the ring gear 72 is rotatably mounted via a ball bearing 73 .
  • this toothed ring 72 engages in one of the figure 1 not shown further sprocket of a drive device to set a beverage container 10 in rotation. This can be done, for example, at the second filling station 32 in order to better mix the liquid components.
  • the turntable 71 is provided with spacer bolts 74 on which a retaining ring 75 for laterally fixing the beverage containers 10 is arranged.
  • the retaining ring 75 can in particular be exchanged with different Be configured inner radii and / or inner contours, so that it can be adapted to different geometries of the beverage containers 10.
  • the transport device 6 turns the beverage containers 10 on to the dispensing unit 9 .
  • the dispensing unit 9 is used to provide several ready-made mixed drinks, which can be removed from there.
  • the entire automation is supported by a control unit 11.
  • Cleaning tanks 12 for example as a rinsing device for cleaning the feed lines, are also arranged inside the machine.
  • the cable routing and connecting cables of the individual components are not further in figure 1 shown. These result expediently from the functionality of the system.
  • the automation can also take place by means of a microprocessor control.
  • FIG 2 shows a schematic side view of the device 1 according to the invention for the machine-controlled production of a mixed drink.
  • the sequence of the first filling station 31 with a fruit scoop 311 and an ice cream scoop 312 for solid components and the second filling station 32 in the workflow after the cup dispenser 2 can be seen.
  • beverage containers 10 are arranged for simultaneous filling before the finished beverage is then conveyed to the dispensing unit 9.
  • the system housing is designed to be set back somewhat in the area of the dispensing unit 9 .
  • FIG 3 shows schematically a holding device 7 for beverage containers 10.
  • Each holding device 7 is designed as a turntable 71, which has a gear rim 72 below a beverage container 10.
  • the ring gear 72 is rotatably mounted via a ball bearing 73 .
  • the ball bearing 73 is used in conjunction with the ring gear 72 as a rotary device in engagement with other gears of a drive unit.
  • Such drive units can rotate the beverage containers 10 at one or more points. This allows the liquid components of a mixed drink, for example, can be better mixed.
  • the turntable 71 is provided with spacer bolts 74 on which a retaining ring 75 for receiving and stably fixing the beverage containers 10 is arranged.
  • figure 4 shows schematically a rotary table 61 as a transport device 6 with holding devices arranged on the outside area.
  • part of the filling unit 3 is also shown schematically.
  • the mixed drink is selected via the touch display.
  • the data processing system processes the parameters stored in the recipe management.
  • an empty container 10 is first positioned from the cup dispenser 2 in a holding device 7, starting in cup position (a), and this is rotated further to cup position (b).
  • Solid components such as ice or limes, are placed in the beverage container 10 in the first filling station 31 .
  • the rotary table 61 clocks here counterclockwise by one position.
  • the beverage container 10 begins to rotate about its own axis and is placed under the second filling station 32 for the mixing process.
  • the beverage container 10 is filled with the beverage mix.
  • cup position (b) a following beverage container 10 is filled with solid components.
  • other empty beverage containers 10 are refilled at the same time in cup position (a).
  • the rotary table 61 cycles with the finished drink mix into the closing station 8 with the cup position (d).
  • a lid or a film cover is welded on by means of a welding device.
  • the dispensing unit 9 includes the remaining cup positions (e) to (k). Consequently, in this case, ready mixed drinks can be taken from seven cup positions.
  • the beverage container can initially be arranged largely countersunk in the holding device 7 and then be positively removed from the holding device by means of appropriate actuators. In this way it could also be ensured that a holding device 7 which reaches the cup dispenser 2 is empty. As a result, a sensor system in the area of the cup dispenser could become superfluous.
  • the welding device is intended in particular for use situations in which the device according to the invention is used outside of classic gastronomy, for example in street sales or event gastronomy.
  • the number can also have more or fewer holding devices 7 arranged on the outside.
  • the principle of assembly line production has been implemented.
  • the cup positions shown, in particular the positions ad can advantageously be equipped with sensors, in particular with ultrasonic sensors (not shown in the figure).
  • sensors in particular with ultrasonic sensors (not shown in the figure).
  • Such a sensor system makes it possible, for example, to detect at position a whether there is still a beverage container 10 in the holding device located at this position, for example because an operator has not yet removed a ready-made mixed beverage. In such a case, for example, the dispensing of a beverage container 10 can initially be prevented until the corresponding holding device 7 is again available for receiving a beverage container 10 .
  • corresponding sensors at the other stations, with which, for example, the fill level, the presence of a Beverage container 10 or the presence of solid components can be detected.
  • figure 5 shows with the partial figures 5a to e schematically the functioning of a fruit portioner 311 of the first filling station 31 for solid components 311.7.
  • a mixed drink with lime is selected in the recipe.
  • the starting position of the fruit portioner 311, for example for preparing a lime as a fixed component 311.7, is in Figure 5a shown.
  • the storage container 311.1 for the fruit is filled with limes 311.7.
  • a first cylinder 311.2 is used with a feed rod 311.3 to transport the bottom fruit in the storage container 311.1.
  • a second cylinder 311.4 is equipped with a cutting blade 311.5. Both cylinders can be controlled and operated, for example, by means of pneumatics and corresponding reed switches.
  • both the feed rod 311.3 in the storage container 311.1 and the cutting blade 311.5 are retracted.
  • the feed rod 311.3 has an L-shape on the front. The L-shape is directed downwards so that fruit in the storage container 311.1 does not get stuck. A fruit is positioned in front of the feed rod 311.3 in the storage container 311.1.
  • the cutting device 311.6 is a multiple blade with which a fruit 311.7 can be divided into several parts.
  • the second half of the lime 311.7 is placed in the same beverage container 10 pressed.
  • the transport device can also position a further subsequent beverage container 10 for a beverage selection with lime 311.7 for the second half of lime 311.7.
  • the second half of the lime 311.7 is then pushed in the direction of the cutting device 311.6 by further advance of the feed rod 311.3.
  • the feed rod 311.3 is in the end position in the direction of the cutting device 311.6, with the pieces of the second fruit half falling into the other beverage container 10.
  • FIG 6 6a and 6b schematically show the functioning of an ice cream scoop 312 of a first filling station 31 for solid components.
  • the ice cream scoop 312 has a storage container 312.1 for ice cream ingredients, on which a sliding device 312.2 is arranged by means of a flexible connection.
  • a conveyor screw is arranged in the storage container 312.1, which conveys a certain quantity of ice onto an inclined plane of the slide device 312.2.
  • a weighing device 312.3 is arranged on the sliding device 312.2 of the ice cream scoop 312.
  • This weighing device 312.3 is equipped with a DMS load cell, for example, with which the amount of ice required for pre-portioning is weighed.
  • the rotation duration of the screw conveyor is automatically controlled with the measuring signal of the load cell of the weighing device 312.3.
  • the sliding device 312.2 has an opening flap 312.4 on the front side at the outlet-side end of the inclined plane, which is closed during pre-portioning ( Figure 6a ). After pre-portioning, the opening flap 312.4 is opened by means of a drive 312.5 ( Figure 6b ), releasing the desired amount of ice into a beverage container. For renewed pre-portioning, the opening flap 312.4 is closed again by means of a drive 312.5.
  • FIG 7 7a and 7b schematically show the functioning of a further ice cream scoop 312 of a filling station 31 for solid components.
  • the storage container 312.1 of the ice cream scoop 312 has a weighing device 312.3. With this weighing device 312.3, the respective total amount of ice in the storage container 312.1 is determined by continuous weighing.
  • the portion of ice cream conveyed onto the sliding device 312.2 is determined as the removal quantity and the conveying screw is controlled accordingly when the opening flap 312.4 is initially closed ( Figure 7a ).
  • the opening flap 312.4 is then opened by means of the drive 312.5 ( Figure 7b ) and released the portioned amount of ice in a beverage container.

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  1. Dispositif (1) de préparation de boissons mélangées commandé par machine, avec un distributeur de gobelets (2) et une unité de remplissage (3) pour plusieurs récipients de boisson (10), avec une installation de traitement des données (4) avec au moins un programme de calcul guidé par l'utilisateur pour des formules de mélange de plusieurs boissons mélangées sous forme mémorisée dans un logiciel et un écran (5), l'installation de traitement des données (4) exécutant toutes les commandes ou régulations au moyen du programme de calcul, les ingrédients d'une boisson mélangée pouvant être versés de manière commandée et régulée dans des récipients de boisson (10) par l'unité de remplissage (3) au moyen du programme de calcul après la sélection par l'utilisateur d'un mélange donné, dans lequel
    - en interaction avec l'unité de remplissage (3), un dispositif de transport (6) est réalisé avec des dispositifs de retenue (7) pour des récipients de boisson (10),
    - l'unité de remplissage (3) présente plusieurs stations de remplissage (31, 32), sous lesquelles peuvent être agencés les dispositifs de retenue (7) du dispositif de transport (6) avec les récipients de boisson (10),
    - les stations de remplissage (31, 32) présentent au moins une première station de remplissage (31) pour le remplissage avec des ingrédients solides et au moins une deuxième station de remplissage (32) pour le processus de mélange des composants de la boisson,
    - les stations de remplissage (31, 32) peuvent être utilisées simultanément de manière automatisée au moyen de l'installation de traitement des données (4), et
    - après l'unité de remplissage (3), le dispositif de transport (6) est réalisé sous forme d'unité de distribution (9) pour la mise à disposition de plusieurs boissons mélangées prêtes à l'emploi,
    caractérisé en ce que
    les dispositifs de retenue (7) du dispositif de transport (6) pour les récipients de boisson (10) sont réalisés avec des plateaux tournants (71) au moyen desquels un récipient de boisson (10) peut être mis en rotation, le plateau tournant (71) pouvant être mis en rotation au moyen d'un dispositif de rotation entraîné par moteur se trouvant sous la deuxième station de remplissage (32) pour le processus de mélange des composants de la boisson, le dispositif étant conçu de telle sorte que le remplissage du récipient de boisson (10) sous la deuxième station de remplissage (32) avec un mélange de boisson et la rotation du récipient de boisson (10) s'effectuent simultanément.
  2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'une station (8) de fermeture des récipients de boisson (10) est disposée après l'unité de remplissage (3) et avant l'unité de distribution (9) pour la mise à disposition des boissons mélangées prêtes à l'emploi.
  3. Dispositif selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que la station (8) de fermeture des récipients de boisson (10) comprend un dispositif de soudage de matières plastiques.
  4. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que l'unité de remplissage (3) interagit avec un réservoir comprenant au moins une boisson.
  5. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que l'unité de remplissage (3) comprend au moins une pompe (33) et un dispositif de régulation de débit.
  6. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que la première station de remplissage (31) pour ingrédients solides est équipée d'au moins une portionneuse à glace (312), qui présente un réservoir (312.1) pour les morceaux de glace, sur lequel est agencée une glissière (312.2).
  7. Dispositif selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que la glissière (312.2) de la portionneuse de glace (312) de la première station de remplissage (31 ) pour ingrédients solides comporte un dispositif de pesée (312.3).
  8. Dispositif selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que le réservoir (312.1 ) de la portionneuse de glace (312) de la première station de remplissage (31 ) pour ingrédients solides comporte un dispositif de pesée (312.3).
  9. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que la deuxième station de remplissage (32) pour l'opération de mélange est agencée après la première station de remplissage (31) pour ingrédients solides.
  10. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de transport (6) est un plateau circulaire (61) avec des dispositifs de retenue (7) agencés sur la zone extérieure.
  11. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé en ce que l'installation de traitement des données (4) peut être commandée au moyen d'une communication sans fil.
  12. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 11, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de retenue (7) comporte une bague de retenue (75) interchangeable.
  13. Procédé de préparation de boissons mélangées commandé par machine, avec un dispositif comprenant un distributeur de gobelets (2) et une unité de remplissage (3) pour plusieurs récipients de boissons (10), avec une installation de traitement des données (4) comprenant au moins un programme de calcul guidé par l'utilisateur pour des formules de mélange de plusieurs boissons mélangées sous forme mémorisée par logiciel et un écran (5), l'installation de traitement des données (4) effectuant toutes les commandes ou régulations au moyen du programme de calcul, les ingrédients d'une boisson mélangée pouvant être versés de manière commandée et régulée par l'unité de remplissage (3) dans des récipients de boisson (10) au moyen du programme de calcul après la sélection par l'utilisateur d'un mélange donné,
    dans lequel,
    - en interaction avec l'unité de remplissage (3), un dispositif de transport (6) est réalisé avec des dispositifs de retenue (7) pour des récipients de boisson (10),
    - l'unité de remplissage (3) présente plusieurs stations de remplissage (31, 32), sous lesquelles peuvent être agencés les dispositifs de retenue (7) du dispositif de transport (6) avec les récipients de boisson (10),
    - les stations de remplissage (31, 32) présentent au moins une première station de remplissage (31) pour le remplissage avec des ingrédients solides et au moins une deuxième station de remplissage (32) pour le processus de mélange des composants de la boisson,
    - les stations de remplissage (31, 32) peuvent être utilisées simultanément de manière automatisée au moyen de l'installation de traitement des données (4),
    - après l'unité de remplissage (3), le dispositif de transport (6) est réalisé sous forme d'unité de distribution (9) pour la mise à disposition de plusieurs boissons mélangées prêtes à l'emploi, et
    - les dispositifs de retenue (7) du dispositif de transport (6) pour les récipients de boisson (10) sont réalisés avec des plateaux tournants (71) au moyen desquels un récipient de boisson (10) peut être mis en rotation, le plateau tournant (71) pouvant être mis en rotation au moyen d'un dispositif de rotation entraîné par moteur se trouvant sous la deuxième station de remplissage (32) pour le processus de mélange des composants de la boisson,
    caractérisé en ce que
    la rotation d'un récipient de boisson (10) s'effectue simultanément avec le remplissage du récipient de boisson (10) avec un mélange de boissons.
  14. Procédé selon la revendication 13, caractérisé en ce que l'introduction d'ingrédients solides dans un récipient de boisson (10) est réalisée avant le remplissage du récipient de boisson (10) avec un mélange de boisson.
  15. Procédé selon l'une des revendications 13 à 14, caractérisé en ce que la vitesse de rotation du récipient de boisson (10) est variable.
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