JP2002119424A - Water feed control device of hot water tank in hot water and powder drink pouring machine - Google Patents
Water feed control device of hot water tank in hot water and powder drink pouring machineInfo
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Abstract
Description
【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】この発明は、温水を使用して
粉末原料を溶かし飲料として注出する温水粉末飲料注出
機において、温水タンク内の水を注出可能温度範囲（温
水タンク内の温水温度が飲料として注出できる温度の範
囲）まで短時間で加熱することができる温水タンクの給
水制御装置に関するものである。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a hot water powder beverage dispenser for dissolving powdered raw materials using hot water and dispensing the beverage as a beverage. The present invention relates to a hot water tank water supply control device capable of heating in a short time to a temperature range of a temperature at which a beverage can be poured out.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】（一般の温水粉末飲料注出機の説明。図
７参照）温水粉末飲料注出機は、一般に、図７に示すよ
うに、温水を貯える温水タンク１と、水供給源２から水
（実線矢印にて示す）Ｗを給水管３を介して前記温水タ
ンク１内に供給したりその水供給を停止したりする水供
給開閉手段（電磁開閉弁）４と、前記温水タンク１内に
供給された水を加熱して温水とする加熱手段（電熱線）
５と、粉末原料（破線矢印にて示す）Ｔを温水（一点鎖
線矢印にて示す）Ｈで溶かし飲料（二点鎖線矢印にて示
す）Ｄとして注出するミキシングボール６と、操作スイ
ッチ７の操作により所定量の粉末原料Ｔを前記ミキシン
グボール６内に投入する粉末原料収容容器８と、前記操
作スイッチ７の操作により前記温水タンク１から所定量
の温水Ｈを給温水管９を介して前記ミキシングボール６
内に供給する温水供給手段（電磁開閉弁）１０と、を有
する。なお、前記ミキシングボール６および前記粉末原
料収容容器８は、粉末原料の種類、たとえば、煎茶（粉
茶）、ウーロン茶、紅茶、コーヒーなどの種類別に備え
られている。2. Description of the Related Art (Description of a general hot water powder beverage dispenser; see FIG. 7) A hot water powder beverage dispenser generally comprises a hot water tank 1 for storing hot water and a water supply source 2 as shown in FIG. A water supply opening / closing means (electromagnetic opening / closing valve) 4 for supplying water (indicated by a solid arrow) W into the hot water tank 1 through a water supply pipe 3 or stopping the water supply; Heating means (heating wire) that heats the water supplied to the inside to make it hot water
5, a mixing ball 6 for dissolving a powder raw material (indicated by a dashed-line arrow) T in hot water (indicated by a dashed-dotted arrow) H and pouring out a beverage (indicated by a dashed-dotted arrow) D; A powder raw material container 8 for charging a predetermined amount of powder raw material T into the mixing ball 6 by operation, and a predetermined amount of hot water H from the hot water tank 1 by operating the operation switch 7 through the hot water pipe 9. Mixing ball 6
And a hot water supply means (electromagnetic opening / closing valve) 10 for supplying the water to the inside. The mixing ball 6 and the powder raw material container 8 are provided for each type of powder raw material, for example, sencha (powdered tea), oolong tea, black tea, coffee, and the like.
【０００３】そして、操作スイッチ７を操作すると、温
水タンク１内から所定量の温水Ｈが給温水管９および温
水供給手段１０を介してミキシングボール６内に供給さ
れる。一方、粉末原料収容容器８内から所定量の粉末原
料Ｔがミキシングボール６内に投入される。そのミキシ
ングボール６内において、温水Ｈと粉末原料Ｔとが攪拌
されて飲料Ｄが調製される。その調製された飲料Ｄは、
注出管１１を介して、たとえば、カップ１２に注出され
る。上記の温水粉末飲料注出機としては、たとえば、特
開２０００−９３３１３号公報に記載のものがある。When the operation switch 7 is operated, a predetermined amount of hot water H is supplied from the hot water tank 1 into the mixing ball 6 through the hot water supply pipe 9 and the hot water supply means 10. On the other hand, a predetermined amount of the powder raw material T is put into the mixing ball 6 from the powder raw material storage container 8. In the mixing ball 6, the warm water H and the powder raw material T are stirred to prepare the beverage D. The prepared beverage D is
It is poured out into the cup 12, for example, through the pouring tube 11. As the above-mentioned hot water powder beverage dispenser, for example, there is one described in JP-A-2000-93313.
【０００４】（従来の温水タンクの給水制御装置の説
明）上記の温水粉末飲料注出機においては、温水タンク
の給水制御装置が装備されている。この従来の温水タン
クの給水制御装置は、温水タンク１内の満水位、低水位
を検出する満水位検出手段１３、低水位検出手段１４
と、前記温水タンク１内の温水Ｈの温度を検出する温水
温度検出手段１５と、前記満水位検出手段１３、前記低
水位検出手段１４、前記温水温度検出手段１５から出力
された検出信号に基づいて前記水供給開閉手段４、前記
加熱手段５を制御する制御装置１６と、を備えるもので
ある。(Description of conventional hot water tank water supply control device) The above-mentioned hot water powder beverage dispenser is equipped with a hot water tank water supply control device. The conventional water supply control device for a hot water tank includes a full water level detecting means 13 for detecting a full water level and a low water level in the hot water tank 1, and a low water level detecting means 14.
A hot water temperature detecting means 15 for detecting the temperature of the hot water H in the hot water tank 1; and a detection signal outputted from the full water level detecting means 13, the low water level detecting means 14, and the hot water temperature detecting means 15. And a control device 16 for controlling the water supply opening / closing means 4 and the heating means 5.
【０００５】そして、従来の温水タンクの給水制御装置
は、低水位検出手段１４が温水タンク１内の低水位を検
出することにより、水供給開閉手段４を開いて温水タン
ク１内に水Ｗを供給し、満水位検出手段１３が温水タン
ク１内の満水位を検出することにより、水供給開閉手段
４を閉じて温水タンク１内への水Ｗの供給を停止する。
前記温水タンク１内の温水Ｈが使用されて前記温水タン
ク１内の水位が低水位に達すると、前記のように、低水
位検出手段１４と満水位検出手段１３との検出作用によ
り、温水タンク１内への給水制御が繰り返して行われ
る。In the conventional hot water tank water supply control device, when the low water level detecting means 14 detects the low water level in the hot water tank 1, the water supply opening / closing means 4 is opened to supply the water W into the hot water tank 1. When the water level is detected in the hot water tank 1 by the full water level detecting means 13, the water supply opening / closing means 4 is closed to stop the supply of the water W into the hot water tank 1.
When the hot water H in the hot water tank 1 is used and the water level in the hot water tank 1 reaches the low water level, the low water level detecting means 14 and the full water level detecting means 13 detect the hot water tank as described above. The water supply control to the inside 1 is repeatedly performed.
【０００６】また、従来の温水タンクの給水制御装置
は、満水位検出手段１３が満水位を検出するまで水Ｗの
供給を行った状態で、加熱手段５により温水タンク１内
の水Ｗを加熱する。温水タンク１内の温水温度は、温水
温度検出手段１５と、制御装置１６と、加熱手段５との
作用により、注出可能温度範囲内に保たれている。これ
により、温水タンク１内の温水Ｈは、飲料Ｄとして注出
が可能となる。In the conventional hot water tank water supply control device, the heating means 5 heats the water W in the hot water tank 1 with the water level supplied until the full water level detecting means 13 detects the full water level. I do. The temperature of the hot water in the hot water tank 1 is kept within the temperature range in which the hot water can be poured out by the action of the hot water temperature detecting means 15, the control device 16, and the heating means 5. Thereby, the hot water H in the hot water tank 1 can be poured out as the beverage D.
【０００７】[0007]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】ところが、従来の温水
タンクの給水制御装置は、低水位検出手段１４が低水位
を検出してから満水位検出手段１３が満水位を検出する
まで水Ｗの供給を行った状態で、加熱手段５により温水
タンク１内の満水位状態の水Ｗを加熱するものである。
このために、温水タンク１内の満水位の水Ｗが注出可能
温度範囲に達するまでには、長時間必要であるので、飲
料Ｄが注出できるまでの待ち時間（飲料注出可能待ち時
間）が長い。However, in the conventional hot water tank water supply control device, the water W is supplied from when the low water level detecting means 14 detects the low water level to when the full water level detecting means 13 detects the full water level. Is performed, the water W in the hot water tank 1 in the full water level is heated by the heating means 5.
For this reason, it takes a long time until the water W at the full water level in the hot water tank 1 reaches the pourable temperature range, so that the waiting time until the beverage D can be poured out (the beverage dischargeable waiting time) ) Is long.
【０００８】この発明は、温水タンク内の水を注出可能
温度範囲まで短時間で加熱することができ、不要な飲料
注出可能待ち時間が短くて済む温水粉末飲料注出機にお
ける温水タンクの給水制御装置を提供することを目的と
する。According to the present invention, the hot water tank in the hot water powdered beverage dispensing machine which can heat the water in the hot water tank to a temperature range in which the beverage can be poured in a short time, and has a short waiting time in which unnecessary beverage can be poured. It is an object to provide a water supply control device.
【０００９】また、この発明は、飲料が注出できる機会
（飲料注出機会）を逃すことがない温水粉末飲料注出機
における温水タンクの給水制御装置を提供することを目
的とする。Another object of the present invention is to provide a hot water tank water supply control device for a hot water powdered beverage dispenser which does not miss an opportunity for dispensing a beverage (drink dispensing opportunity).
【００１０】さらに、この発明は、常に飲料を注出する
ことが可能である温水粉末飲料注出機における温水タン
クの給水制御装置を提供することを目的とする。Another object of the present invention is to provide a hot water tank water supply control device in a hot water powder beverage dispenser capable of constantly dispensing a beverage.
【００１１】[0011]
【課題を解決するための手段】上記の目的を達成するた
めに、請求項１にかかる発明は、温水タンクと、水供給
開閉手段と、加熱手段と、ミキシングボールと、粉末原
料収容容器と、温水供給手段と、を有し、温水を使用し
て粉末原料を溶かし飲料として注出する温水粉末飲料注
出機において、前記温水タンク内の満水位、中水位、低
水位を検出する満水位検出手段、中水位検出手段、低水
位検出手段と、前記温水タンク内の温水の温度を検出す
る温水温度検出手段と、前記満水位検出手段、前記中水
位検出手段、前記低水位検出手段、前記温水温度検出手
段から出力された検出信号に基づいて前記水供給開閉手
段、前記加熱手段を制御する制御装置と、を備え、前記
制御装置は、前記温水タンク内の水位が低水位の状態で
前記温水タンク内に水を供給している時点において、前
記中水位検出手段からの中水位検出信号により、一旦水
の供給を停止して前記加熱手段により水を加熱する制御
機能を有する。Means for Solving the Problems To achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 comprises a hot water tank, a water supply opening / closing means, a heating means, a mixing ball, a powder material storage container, A hot water supply means for dissolving the powdered raw material using hot water and dispensing the beverage as a beverage, wherein a full water level, an intermediate water level, and a low water level in the hot water tank are detected. Means, middle water level detection means, low water level detection means, hot water temperature detection means for detecting the temperature of hot water in the hot water tank, the full water level detection means, the middle water level detection means, the low water level detection means, the hot water A control device that controls the water supply opening / closing device and the heating device based on a detection signal output from a temperature detection device, wherein the control device is configured to control the hot water in a state where the water level in the hot water tank is low. In the tank In time of supplying water, the water level detection signal in from the in water level detecting means, once having the control function of heating the water by the heating means to stop the supply of water.
【００１２】この結果、請求項１にかかる発明は、温水
タンク内の水位が低水位の状態で温水タンク内に水を供
給している時点において、中水位検出手段からの中水位
検出信号により、一旦水の供給を停止して加熱手段によ
り水を加熱するものである。このために、温水タンク内
の中水位の容量の水が加熱されて注出可能温度範囲に達
するまでの時間は、従来の給水制御装置のような、温水
タンク内の満水位の容量の水が加熱されて注出可能温度
範囲に達するまでの時間と比較して短くて済む。これに
より、温水タンク内の水を注出可能温度範囲まで短時間
で加熱することができ、不要な飲料注出可能待ち時間が
短くて済む。As a result, according to the first aspect of the present invention, when the water level in the hot water tank is being supplied to the hot water tank with the water level being low, the medium water level detection signal from the medium water level detection means allows The supply of water is temporarily stopped, and the water is heated by the heating means. For this reason, the time required for the medium water level water in the hot water tank to be heated to reach the pourable temperature range is the same as the conventional water supply control device, where the full water level water in the hot water tank is used. The time required for heating to reach the pourable temperature range is short. As a result, the water in the hot water tank can be heated to the dischargeable temperature range in a short time, and the waiting time for discharging unnecessary drinks can be shortened.
【００１３】また、上記の目的を達成するために、請求
項２にかかる発明は、温水タンクと、水供給開閉手段
と、加熱手段と、ミキシングボールと、粉末原料収容容
器と、温水供給手段と、を有し、温水を使用して粉末原
料を溶かし飲料として注出する温水粉末飲料注出機にお
いて、前記温水タンク内の満水位、中水位、低水位を検
出する満水位検出手段、中水位検出手段、低水位検出手
段と、前記温水タンク内の温水の温度を検出する温水温
度検出手段と、前記満水位検出手段、前記中水位検出手
段、前記低水位検出手段、前記温水温度検出手段から出
力された検出信号に基づいて前記水供給開閉手段、前記
加熱手段を制御する制御装置と、を備え、前記制御装置
は、前記温水タンク内の水位が低水位の状態で前記温水
タンク内に水を供給している時点において、前記中水位
検出手段からの中水位検出信号により、一旦水の供給を
停止して前記加熱手段により水を加熱する制御機能と、
前記温水タンク内の水位が中水位以上満水位未満の状態
で前記温水タンク内の温水を加熱している時点および加
熱していない時点において、前記温水タンク内の温水温
度が水供給可能な温度以上であるとき、前記温水タンク
内に水を所定時間供給すると共に、前記温水タンク内の
水位が満水位に達するまで前記水の所定時間供給が繰り
返して行われる制御機能と、を有する。According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a hot water tank, a water supply opening / closing means, a heating means, a mixing ball, a powder material storage container, a hot water supply means. A hot water powder beverage dispenser for dissolving powdered raw materials using hot water and dispensing the beverage as a beverage, wherein a full water level in the hot water tank, a medium water level, a full water level detecting means for detecting a low water level, a medium water level Detecting means, low water level detecting means, hot water temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of hot water in the hot water tank, the full water level detecting means, the middle water level detecting means, the low water level detecting means, the hot water temperature detecting means A control device for controlling the water supply opening / closing means and the heating means based on the output detection signal, wherein the control device controls the water level in the hot water tank to a low level in the hot water tank. Supply At the time it is, the water level detection signal in from the in water level detecting means, a control function for heating water by the heating means temporarily stopping the supply of water,
At the time when the hot water in the hot water tank is heating the hot water in the hot water tank in a state where the water level in the hot water tank is equal to or higher than the full water level and lower than the full water level, the hot water temperature in the hot water tank is equal to or higher than the temperature at which water can be supplied. And a control function of supplying water to the hot water tank for a predetermined time and repeatedly supplying the water for a predetermined time until the water level in the hot water tank reaches a full level.
【００１４】この結果、請求項２にかかる発明は、温水
タンク内の水位が中水位以上満水位未満の状態で温水タ
ンク内の温水を加熱している時点および加熱していない
時点において、温水タンク内の温水温度が水供給可能な
温度以上であるとき、温水タンク内に水を所定時間供給
するので、温水タンク内の水位を中水位以上に保つこと
ができる。これにより、飲料の注出が続いて温水タンク
内の水位が低水位になり、さらには飲料の注出不可能と
なるようなことがない。また、温水タンク内の水位が満
水位に達するまで水の所定時間供給が繰り返して行われ
るので、温水タンク内の水位が中水位から満水位まで徐
々に水が供給されることとなる。これにより、中水位か
ら満水位まで一気に水が供給されて温水タンク内の温水
温度を無駄に低下させ、さらには飲料の注出不可能とな
るようなことがない。以上から、飲料の注出できる機会
が増し、飲料注出機会を逃すことがない。As a result, the invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that when the hot water in the hot water tank is heated and the hot water in the hot water tank is not heated while the water level in the hot water tank is equal to or higher than the middle water level and lower than the full water level, When the temperature of the hot water inside is equal to or higher than the temperature at which water can be supplied, water is supplied into the hot water tank for a predetermined time, so that the water level in the hot water tank can be maintained at or above the medium water level. As a result, the water level in the hot water tank is kept at a low level after the beverage is continuously poured out, and the beverage cannot be poured out. Further, the water is repeatedly supplied for a predetermined time until the water level in the hot water tank reaches the full water level, so that the water level in the hot water tank is gradually supplied from the middle water level to the full water level. As a result, the water is supplied from the middle water level to the full water level at once, and the temperature of the hot water in the hot water tank is unnecessarily reduced, and further, it becomes impossible to dispense the beverage. From the above, the opportunity to dispense the beverage increases, and the opportunity to dispense the beverage is not missed.
【００１５】さらに、上記の目的を達成するために、請
求項３にかかる発明は、温水タンクと、水供給開閉手段
と、加熱手段と、ミキシングボールと、粉末原料収容容
器と、温水供給手段と、を有し、温水を使用して粉末原
料を溶かし飲料として注出する温水粉末飲料注出機にお
いて、前記温水タンク内の満水位、中水位、低水位を検
出する満水位検出手段、中水位検出手段、低水位検出手
段と、前記温水タンク内の温水の温度を検出する温水温
度検出手段と、前記満水位検出手段、前記中水位検出手
段、前記低水位検出手段、前記温水温度検出手段から出
力された検出信号に基づいて前記水供給開閉手段、前記
加熱手段を制御する制御装置と、を備え、前記制御装置
は、前記温水タンク内の水位が低水位の状態で前記温水
タンク内に水を供給している時点において、前記中水位
検出手段からの中水位検出信号により、一旦水の供給を
停止して前記加熱手段により水を加熱する制御機能と、
前記温水タンク内の水位が中水位以上満水位未満の状態
で前記温水タンク内の温水を加熱している時点および加
熱していない時点において、前記温水タンク内の温水温
度が水供給可能な温度以上であるとき、前記温水タンク
内に水を所定量供給すると共に、前記温水タンク内の水
位が満水位に達するまで前記水の所定量供給が繰り返し
て行われる制御機能と、を有する。Further, in order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 3 provides a hot water tank, a water supply opening / closing means, a heating means, a mixing ball, a powder material storage container, a hot water supply means, A hot water powder beverage dispenser for dissolving powdered raw material using hot water and dispensing the beverage as a beverage, wherein a full water level, an intermediate water level, a full water level detecting means for detecting a low water level in the hot water tank, an intermediate water level Detecting means, low water level detecting means, hot water temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of hot water in the hot water tank, the full water level detecting means, the middle water level detecting means, the low water level detecting means, the hot water temperature detecting means A control device for controlling the water supply opening / closing means and the heating means based on the output detection signal, wherein the control device controls the water level in the hot water tank to a low level in the hot water tank. Provide At the time you are, by the water level detection signal in from the in water level detecting means, a control function for heating water by the heating means temporarily stopping the supply of water,
At the time when the hot water in the hot water tank is heating the hot water in the hot water tank in a state where the water level in the hot water tank is equal to or higher than the full water level and lower than the full water level, the hot water temperature in the hot water tank is equal to or higher than the temperature at which water can be supplied. And a control function of supplying a predetermined amount of water into the hot water tank and repeatedly supplying the predetermined amount of water until the water level in the hot water tank reaches a full level.
【００１６】この結果、請求項３にかかる発明は、温水
タンク内の水位が中水位以上満水位未満の状態で温水タ
ンク内の温水を加熱している時点および加熱していない
時点において、温水タンク内の温水温度が水供給可能な
温度以上であるとき、温水タンク内に水を所定量供給す
ると共に、温水タンク内の水位が満水位に達するまで水
の所定量供給が繰り返して行われるので、温水タンク内
への水の供給量を一定に保つことができる。これによ
り、温水タンク内への水の供給で温水タンク内の温水温
度が低下する際に、その温度低下のばらつきを最小限に
抑えることができる。以上から、常に飲料を注出するこ
とが可能であり、より多くの人に飲料の注出提供ができ
る。As a result, the invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the hot water tank is heated at a time when the hot water in the hot water tank is heated or not at a time when the water level in the hot water tank is equal to or higher than the middle water level and lower than the full water level. When the temperature of the hot water in the inside is equal to or higher than the temperature at which water can be supplied, a predetermined amount of water is supplied into the hot water tank, and a predetermined amount of water is repeatedly supplied until the water level in the hot water tank reaches the full level. The supply amount of water into the hot water tank can be kept constant. Thus, when the temperature of the hot water in the hot water tank decreases due to the supply of water to the hot water tank, the variation in the temperature drop can be minimized. From the above, it is possible to always dispense the beverage, and it is possible to dispense the beverage to more people.
【００１７】[0017]
【発明の実施の形態】以下、この発明にかかる温水粉末
飲料注出機における温水タンクの給水制御装置の実施の
形態のうちの三例を図１〜図６の添付図面を参照して詳
細に説明する。なお、この実施の形態によりこの発明が
限定されるものではない。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, three embodiments of a water supply control device for a hot water tank in a hot water powder beverage dispenser according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings of FIGS. explain. The present invention is not limited by the embodiment.
【００１８】（実施の形態１）図１は、この発明にかか
る温水粉末飲料注出機における温水タンクの給水制御装
置の実施の形態１を示す。図中、図７と同符号は同一の
ものを示す。図中、１７は温水タンク１内の満水位と低
水位との間の中水位を検出する中水位検出手段である。
この中水位検出手段１７は、満水位検出手段１３、低水
位検出手段１４、温水温度検出手段１５、水供給開閉手
段４、加熱手段５と共に制御装置１８に接続されてい
る。(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 shows Embodiment 1 of a water supply control device for a hot water tank in a hot water powder beverage dispenser according to the present invention. In the figure, the same reference numerals as those in FIG. In the figure, reference numeral 17 denotes a middle water level detecting means for detecting a middle water level between a full water level and a low water level in the hot water tank 1.
The medium water level detecting means 17 is connected to the control device 18 together with the full water level detecting means 13, the low water level detecting means 14, the hot water temperature detecting means 15, the water supply opening / closing means 4, and the heating means 5.
【００１９】前記制御装置１８は、前記満水位検出手段
１３、前記中水位検出手段１７、前記低水位検出手段１
４、前記温水温度検出手段１５から出力された検出信号
に基づいて前記水供給開閉手段４、前記加熱手段５を制
御するものである。前記制御装置１８は、前記温水タン
ク１内の水位が低水位の状態で前記温水タンク１内に水
Ｗを供給している時点において、前記中水位検出手段１
７からの中水位検出信号により、一旦水Ｗの供給を停止
して前記加熱手段５により前記温水タンク１内の水Ｗを
加熱する制御機能を有する。The control unit 18 includes the full water level detection means 13, the middle water level detection means 17, and the low water level detection means 1.
4. Controlling the water supply opening / closing means 4 and the heating means 5 based on the detection signal output from the hot water temperature detecting means 15. The controller 18 controls the middle water level detecting means 1 at the time when the water W is being supplied into the hot water tank 1 while the water level in the hot water tank 1 is low.
7 has a control function of temporarily stopping the supply of the water W and heating the water W in the hot water tank 1 by the heating means 5 according to the middle water level detection signal from 7.
【００２０】この実施の形態１におけるこの発明の温水
タンクの給水制御装置は、上記の如き構成からなり、以
下、その作動について説明する。まず、温水タンク１内
の水位が低水位の状態で温水タンク１内に水Ｗが供給さ
れている時点において、その温水タンク１内の水位が中
水位に達する。すると、中水位検出手段１７が温水タン
ク１内の中水位を検出し、この中水位検出信号が中水位
検出手段１７から出力されて制御装置１８に入力され
る。この制御装置１８が制御作動して、水供給開閉手段
４を閉じて一旦水Ｗの供給を停止すると共に、加熱手段
５を作動させて水Ｗを加熱する。The water supply control device for a hot water tank according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the above-described configuration, and its operation will be described below. First, when the water level in the hot water tank 1 is low and the water W is being supplied into the hot water tank 1, the water level in the hot water tank 1 reaches the middle water level. Then, the middle water level detection means 17 detects the middle water level in the hot water tank 1, and this middle water level detection signal is output from the middle water level detection means 17 and input to the control device 18. The control device 18 controls and operates to close the water supply opening / closing means 4 to temporarily stop the supply of the water W, and to activate the heating means 5 to heat the water W.
【００２１】このために、温水タンク１内の中水位の容
量の水Ｗが注出可能温度範囲に達するまでの時間は、従
来の給水制御装置のような、温水タンク１内の満水位の
容量の水Ｗが注出可能温度範囲に達するまでの時間と比
較して短くて済む。この結果、この実施の形態１におけ
るこの発明の温水タンクの給水制御装置は、温水タンク
１内の水Ｗを注出可能温度範囲まで短時間で加熱するこ
とができ、不要な飲料注出可能待ち時間が短くて済む。For this reason, the time required for the water W of the medium water level in the hot water tank 1 to reach the temperature range in which the water can be discharged is determined by the capacity of the full water level in the hot water tank 1 as in a conventional water supply control device. Is shorter than the time required for the water W to reach the pourable temperature range. As a result, the hot water tank water supply control device of the present invention in the first embodiment can heat water W in hot water tank 1 to the temperature range in which water can be poured out in a short time, and waits for unnecessary drinks to be poured out. Time is short.
【００２２】（実施の形態２）図２および図３は、この
発明にかかる温水粉末飲料注出機における温水タンクの
給水制御装置の実施の形態２を示す。図中、図１および
図７と同符号は、同一のものを示す。この実施の形態２
における制御装置１９は、前記実施の形態１における制
御装置１８の制御機能と、温水タンク１内の水位が中水
位以上満水位未満の状態で温水タンク１内の温水Ｈを加
熱している時点および加熱していない時点において、温
水タンク１内の温水温度が水供給可能な温度以上である
とき、温水タンク１内に水Ｗを所定時間供給すると共
に、温水タンク１内の水位が満水位に達するまで水Ｗの
所定時間供給が繰り返して行われる制御機能と、を有す
る。(Embodiment 2) FIGS. 2 and 3 show Embodiment 2 of a water supply control device for a hot water tank in a hot water powder beverage dispenser according to the present invention. In the drawing, the same reference numerals as those in FIGS. 1 and 7 denote the same components. Embodiment 2
The control device 19 at the time of heating the hot water H in the hot water tank 1 in a state where the water level in the hot water tank 1 is equal to or higher than the middle water level and lower than the full water level, When the temperature of the hot water in the hot water tank 1 is equal to or higher than the temperature at which water can be supplied at the time when the heating is not performed, the water W is supplied into the hot water tank 1 for a predetermined time, and the water level in the hot water tank 1 reaches the full level. And a control function for repeatedly supplying water W for a predetermined time.
【００２３】前記制御装置１９は、ＣＰＵ２０と、ＲＯ
ＭまたはＲＡＭからなる記憶手段２１と、計測手段２２
から構成されている。The control device 19 includes a CPU 20 and an RO
Storage means 21 comprising M or RAM, and measurement means 22
It is composed of
【００２４】前記ＣＰＵ２０には、満水位検出手段１
３、中水位検出手段１７、低水位検出手段１４、温水温
度検出手段１５（Ａ／Ｄコンバータ２３を介して）、水
供給開閉手段４、加熱手段５、記憶手段２１、計測手段
２２が接続されている。前記ＣＰＵ２０は、満水位検出
手段１３、中水位検出手段１７、低水位検出手段１４、
温水温度検出手段１５から出力された検出信号と、記憶
手段２１に予め記憶されておいた各種プログラムと、計
測手段２２の計測結果に基づいて、水供給開閉手段４、
加熱手段５の制御を実行するものである。The CPU 20 has a full water level detecting means 1
3. Medium water level detecting means 17, low water level detecting means 14, hot water temperature detecting means 15 (via A / D converter 23), water supply opening / closing means 4, heating means 5, storage means 21, and measuring means 22 are connected. ing. The CPU 20 includes a full water level detecting means 13, a medium water level detecting means 17, a low water level detecting means 14,
Based on the detection signal output from the hot water temperature detection means 15, various programs stored in the storage means 21 in advance, and the measurement results of the measurement means 22, the water supply opening / closing means 4,
The control of the heating means 5 is executed.
【００２５】前記記憶手段２１は、図３（Ａ）に示すよ
うに、温水タンク１内の水位が中水位以上満水位未満の
状態で温水タンク１内の温水Ｈを加熱している時点およ
び加熱していない時点において、その温水タンク１内に
水Ｗを供給することが可能な温度を記憶する水供給可能
温度記憶部２１０と、水Ｗを温水タンク１内に所定時間
供給するために前記水供給開閉手段４の開時間を記憶す
る開時間記憶部２１１と、水Ｗの所定時間供給完了後か
ら温水タンク１内の温水温度を検出するまでの間の待機
する時間を記憶する待機時間記憶部２１２と、から構成
されている。As shown in FIG. 3A, the storage means 21 stores the time when the hot water H in the hot water tank 1 is heated while the water level in the hot water tank 1 is equal to or higher than the middle water level and lower than the full water level. A water supply temperature storage unit 210 that stores a temperature at which water W can be supplied to the hot water tank 1 at a time when the water W is not supplied to the hot water tank 1; An open time storage unit 211 for storing the open time of the supply opening / closing means 4 and a standby time storage unit for storing a standby time from completion of supply of the water W for a predetermined time to detection of the temperature of the hot water in the hot water tank 1 212.
【００２６】前記計測手段２２は、図３（Ｂ）に示すよ
うに、水Ｗを温水タンク１内に所定時間供給するために
前記水供給開閉手段４の開時間を計測する開時間計測部
２２１と、水Ｗの所定時間供給完了後から温水タンク１
内の温水温度を検出するまでの間の待機する時間を計測
する待機時間計測部２２２と、から構成されている。As shown in FIG. 3B, the measuring means 22 measures an open time of the water supply opening / closing means 4 to supply the water W into the hot water tank 1 for a predetermined time. And after completion of the supply of the water W for a predetermined time, the hot water tank 1
And a standby time measuring unit 222 that measures a standby time until the temperature of the hot water in the inside is detected.
【００２７】この実施の形態２におけるこの発明の温水
タンクの給水制御装置は、以上の如き構成からなり、以
下、その作動について説明する。まず、温水タンク１内
の水位が中水位以上満水位未満の状態で温水タンク１内
の温水Ｈを加熱している時点において、温水タンク１内
の温水温度が水供給可能な温度以上に達する。すると、
温水温度検出手段１５が温水タンク１内の水供給可能温
度以上を検出し、この水供給可能温度以上検出信号が温
水温度検出手段１５から出力されて制御装置１９に入力
される。また、温水タンク１内の水位が中水位以上満水
位未満の状態で、温水タンク１内の温水Ｈを加熱してい
ない時点においても、温水タンク１内の温水温度が水供
給可能な温度以上のとき、この制御装置１９が制御作動
して、水供給開閉手段４を開いて水Ｗを所定時間供給す
る。すなわち、開時間計測部２２１が水供給開閉手段４
の開時間を計測し、その計測された開時間が開時間記憶
部２１１において記憶された開時間となったところで、
制御装置１９の制御作動により、水供給開閉手段４を閉
じる。The water supply control device for a hot water tank according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the above-described configuration, and its operation will be described below. First, at the time when the hot water H in the hot water tank 1 is heated in a state where the water level in the hot water tank 1 is equal to or higher than the middle water level and lower than the full water level, the temperature of the hot water in the hot water tank 1 reaches a temperature at which water can be supplied. Then
The hot water temperature detecting means 15 detects the temperature at which the water in the hot water tank 1 can be supplied, and the detection signal is output from the hot water temperature detecting means 15 to the control device 19. Further, even when the hot water H in the hot water tank 1 is not heated in a state where the water level in the hot water tank 1 is equal to or higher than the middle water level and lower than the full water level, the hot water temperature in the hot water tank 1 is higher than the temperature at which water can be supplied. At this time, the control device 19 controls and opens the water supply opening / closing means 4 to supply water W for a predetermined time. That is, the open time measuring unit 221 is provided
Is measured, and when the measured open time becomes the open time stored in the open time storage unit 211,
The water supply opening / closing means 4 is closed by the control operation of the control device 19.
【００２８】このように、この実施の形態２におけるこ
の発明の温水タンクの給水制御装置は、温水タンク１内
に水Ｗを所定時間供給するので、温水タンク１内の水位
を中水位以上に保つことができる。これにより、飲料の
注出が続いて温水タンク１内の水位が低水位になり、さ
らには飲料の注出不可能となるようなことがない。As described above, the hot water tank water supply control device according to the second embodiment of the present invention supplies the water W into the hot water tank 1 for a predetermined time, so that the water level in the hot water tank 1 is maintained at the middle water level or higher. be able to. As a result, there is no possibility that the water level in the hot water tank 1 is lowered to a low water level after the beverage is continuously poured out, and the beverage cannot be poured out.
【００２９】また、この実施の形態２におけるこの発明
の温水タンクの給水制御装置は、温水タンク１内の水位
が満水位に達するまで、前記の水Ｗの所定時間供給が繰
り返して行われる。すなわち、前記の水Ｗの所定時間供
給が完了した時点で、待機時間計測部２２２が水供給後
の待機時間を計測し、その計測された待機時間が待機時
間記憶部２１２において記憶された待機時間となったと
ころで、制御装置１９の制御作動により、温水温度検出
手段１５で温水タンク１内の温水温度を再度検出する。
ここで、温水温度が水供給可能温度以上であれば、前記
の水Ｗの所定時間供給が行われる。ところが、温水温度
が水供給可能温度未満であれば、前記の水Ｗの所定時間
供給は行われない。In the hot water tank water supply control device according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the water W is repeatedly supplied for a predetermined time until the water level in the hot water tank 1 reaches the full water level. That is, at the time when the supply of the water W for a predetermined time is completed, the standby time measuring unit 222 measures the standby time after the water supply, and the measured standby time is stored in the standby time storage unit 212. Then, the control operation of the control device 19 causes the hot water temperature detecting means 15 to detect the hot water temperature in the hot water tank 1 again.
Here, if the warm water temperature is equal to or higher than the water supply temperature, the water W is supplied for a predetermined time. However, if the hot water temperature is lower than the water supply temperature, the water W is not supplied for a predetermined time.
【００３０】このように、この実施の形態２におけるこ
の発明の温水タンクの給水制御装置は、温水タンク１内
の水位が中水位から満水位まで徐々に水Ｗが供給される
ので、中水位から満水位まで一気に水Ｗが供給されて温
水タンク１内の温水温度を無駄に低下させ、さらには飲
料の注出不可能となるようなことがない。以上から、こ
の実施の形態２におけるこの発明の温水タンクの給水制
御装置は、飲料の注出できる機会が増し、飲料注出機会
を逃すことがない。As described above, in the hot water tank water supply control device according to the second embodiment of the present invention, since the water level in the hot water tank 1 is gradually supplied from the middle water level to the full water level, the water W is supplied from the middle water level. There is no such a case that the water W is supplied at a stretch to the full water level, so that the temperature of the hot water in the hot water tank 1 is unnecessarily reduced, and further, it becomes impossible to dispense the beverage. As described above, the hot water tank water supply control device according to the second embodiment of the present invention has an increased opportunity to dispense a beverage and does not miss an opportunity to dispense a beverage.
【００３１】なお、この実施の形態２におけるこの発明
の温水タンクの給水制御装置は、前記実施の形態１にお
けるこの発明の温水タンクの給水制御装置と同様に、温
水タンク１内の水Ｗを注出可能温度範囲まで短時間で加
熱することができ、不要な飲料注出可能待ち時間が短く
て済む。The hot water tank water supply control device according to the second embodiment of the present invention is similar to the hot water tank water supply control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Heating can be performed in a short time to the available temperature range, so that the waiting time required for unnecessary beverage pouring can be shortened.
【００３２】（実施の形態３）図４〜図６は、この発明
にかかる温水粉末飲料注出機における温水タンクの給水
制御装置の実施の形態３を示す。図中、図１〜３および
図７と同符号は、同一のものを示す。この実施の形態３
においては、給水管３のうち、水供給源２と水供給開閉
手段４の間に流量計測手段２４を設ける。この流量計測
手段２４を制御装置２５に接続する。(Third Embodiment) FIGS. 4 to 6 show a third embodiment of a water supply control device for a hot water tank in a hot water powder beverage dispenser according to the present invention. In the drawing, the same reference numerals as those in FIGS. 1 to 3 and 7 denote the same components. Embodiment 3
In the water supply pipe 3, a flow rate measuring means 24 is provided between the water supply source 2 and the water supply opening / closing means 4. The flow rate measuring means 24 is connected to the control device 25.
【００３３】この実施の形態３における制御装置２５
は、前記実施の形態１における制御装置１８の制御機能
と、温水タンク１内の水位が中水位以上満水位未満の状
態で温水タンク１内の温水Ｈを加熱している時点および
加熱していない時点において、温水タンク１内の温水温
度が水供給可能な温度以上であるとき、温水タンク１内
に水Ｗを所定量供給すると共に、温水タンク１内の水位
が満水位に達するまで水Ｗの所定量供給が繰り返して行
われる制御機能と、を有する。Control device 25 in the third embodiment
Are the control function of the control device 18 in the first embodiment, the time when the hot water H in the hot water tank 1 is heated in a state where the water level in the hot water tank 1 is equal to or higher than the middle water level and lower than the full water level, and not heated. At this time, when the temperature of the hot water in the hot water tank 1 is equal to or higher than the temperature at which water can be supplied, a predetermined amount of water W is supplied into the hot water tank 1 and the water W is supplied until the water level in the hot water tank 1 reaches the full level. And a control function of repeatedly supplying a predetermined amount.
【００３４】この実施の形態３における記憶手段２１
は、図６（Ａ）に示すように、開時間記憶部２１１の代
わりに、水Ｗを温水タンク１内に所定量供給するために
給水管３中を流れる水Ｗの量を記憶する流量記憶部２１
３を設ける。また、前記計測手段２２は、図６（Ｂ）に
示すように、開時間計測部２２１の代わりに、水Ｗを温
水タンク１内に所定量供給するために給水管３中を流れ
た水Ｗの量を計測する流量計測部２２３を設ける。The storage means 21 according to the third embodiment
As shown in FIG. 6A, instead of the open time storage unit 211, a flow rate storage that stores the amount of water W flowing through the water supply pipe 3 to supply a predetermined amount of water W into the hot water tank 1. Part 21
3 is provided. As shown in FIG. 6 (B), the measuring means 22 replaces the opening time measuring section 221 with the water W flowing through the water supply pipe 3 to supply a predetermined amount of water W into the hot water tank 1. And a flow rate measuring unit 223 for measuring the amount of water.
【００３５】この実施の形態３におけるこの発明の温水
タンクの給水制御装置は、以上の如き構成からなり、以
下、その動作について説明する。この実施の形態３にお
けるこの発明の温水タンクの給水制御装置は、前記の実
施の形態２におけるこの発明の温水タンクの給水制御装
置とほぼ同様に、まず、温水タンク１内の水位が中水位
以上満水位未満の状態で温水タンク１内の温水Ｈを加熱
している時点において、温水タンク１内の温水温度が水
供給可能な温度以上に達する。すると、温水温度検出手
段１５が温水タンク１内の水供給可能温度以上を検出
し、この水供給可能温度以上検出信号が温水温度検出手
段１５から出力されて制御装置２５に入力される。The hot water tank water supply control device according to the third embodiment of the present invention has the above-described configuration, and the operation thereof will be described below. The water supply control device for a hot water tank according to the third embodiment of the present invention is substantially the same as the water supply control device for a hot water tank according to the second embodiment of the present invention. At the time when the hot water H in the hot water tank 1 is heated in a state below the full water level, the temperature of the hot water in the hot water tank 1 reaches a temperature at which water can be supplied. Then, the hot water temperature detection means 15 detects the temperature at which the water can be supplied in the hot water tank 1 or higher, and a detection signal at or above the water supply temperature is output from the hot water temperature detection means 15 and input to the control device 25.
【００３６】また、温水タンク１内の水位が中水位以上
満水位未満の状態で、温水タンク１内の温水Ｈを加熱し
ていない時点においても、温水タンク１内の温水温度が
水供給可能な温度以上のとき、この制御装置２５が制御
作動して、水供給開閉手段４を開いて水Ｗを所定量供給
する。すなわち、流量計測部２２３が給水管３中の水Ｗ
の流量を計測し、その計測された流量が流量記憶部２１
３において記憶された流量となったところで、制御装置
２５の制御作動により、水供給開閉手段４を閉じる。In the state where the water level in the hot water tank 1 is not higher than the middle water level and lower than the full water level and the hot water H in the hot water tank 1 is not heated, the hot water temperature in the hot water tank 1 can be supplied. When the temperature is equal to or higher than the temperature, the control device 25 operates to open the water supply opening / closing means 4 to supply a predetermined amount of water W. That is, the flow rate measuring unit 223 detects the water W in the water supply pipe 3.
Is measured, and the measured flow rate is stored in the flow rate storage unit 21.
When the flow rate stored in step 3 is reached, the water supply opening / closing means 4 is closed by the control operation of the control device 25.
【００３７】このように、この実施の形態３におけるこ
の発明の温水タンクの給水制御装置は、温水タンク１内
に水Ｗを所定量供給するので、水供給源２の水圧にばら
つきがあったとしても、温水タンク１内への水Ｗの供給
量を一定に保つことができるので、温水タンク１内への
水Ｗの供給で温水タンク１内の温水温度が低下する際
に、その温度低下のばらつきを最小限に抑えることがで
きる。以上から、この実施の形態３におけるこの発明の
温水タンクの給水制御装置は、常に飲料を注出すること
が可能であり、より多くの人に飲料の注出提供ができ
る。As described above, the water supply control device for a hot water tank according to the third embodiment of the present invention supplies a predetermined amount of water W into the hot water tank 1, so that the water pressure of the water supply source 2 varies. Also, since the supply amount of water W into the hot water tank 1 can be kept constant, when the temperature of the hot water in the hot water tank 1 decreases due to the supply of the water W into the hot water tank 1, Variation can be minimized. As described above, the hot water tank water supply control device according to the third embodiment of the present invention can always dispense a beverage, and can dispense the beverage to more people.
【００３８】なお、この実施の形態３におけるこの発明
の温水タンクの給水制御装置は、前記の実施の形態１に
おけるこの発明の温水タンクの給水制御装置と同様に、
温水タンク１内の水Ｗを注出可能温度範囲まで短時間で
加熱することができ、不要な飲料注出可能待ち時間が短
くて済む。また、前記の実施の形態２におけるこの発明
の温水タンクの給水制御装置と同様に、飲料の注出でき
る機会が増し、飲料注出機会を逃すことがない。The hot water tank water supply control device according to the third embodiment is similar to the hot water tank water supply control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
The water W in the hot water tank 1 can be heated to the temperature range in which the water can be poured out in a short time, and the waiting time in which the unnecessary beverage can be poured out can be shortened. Further, similarly to the water supply control device for a hot water tank according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the opportunity to be able to dispense the beverage increases, and the opportunity to dispense the beverage is not missed.
【００３９】[0039]
【発明の効果】以上から明らかなように、この発明にか
かる温水粉末飲料注出機における温水タンクの給水制御
装置（請求項１）は、温水タンク内の水位が低水位の状
態で温水タンク内に水を供給している時点において、中
水位検出手段からの中水位検出信号により、一旦水の供
給を停止して加熱手段により水を加熱するものである。
このために、温水タンク内の中水位の容量の水が加熱さ
れて注出可能温度範囲に達するまでの時間は、従来の給
水制御装置のような、温水タンク内の満水位の容量の水
が加熱されて注出可能温度範囲に達するまでの時間と比
較して短くて済む。これにより、温水タンク内の水を注
出可能温度範囲まで短時間で加熱することができ、不要
な飲料注出可能待ち時間が短くて済む。As is apparent from the above, the water supply control device for the hot water tank in the hot water powder beverage dispenser according to the present invention (Claim 1) is characterized in that the water level in the hot water tank is low when the water level in the hot water tank is low. When the water is supplied to the water, the supply of water is temporarily stopped by the middle water level detection signal from the middle water level detection means, and the water is heated by the heating means.
For this reason, the time required for the medium water level water in the hot water tank to be heated to reach the pourable temperature range is the same as the conventional water supply control device, where the full water level water in the hot water tank is used. The time required for heating to reach the pourable temperature range is short. As a result, the water in the hot water tank can be heated to the dischargeable temperature range in a short time, and the waiting time for discharging unnecessary drinks can be shortened.
【００４０】また、この発明にかかる温水粉末飲料注出
機における温水タンクの給水制御装置（請求項２）は、
温水タンク内の水位が中水位以上満水位未満の状態で温
水タンク内の温水を加熱している時点において、温水タ
ンク内の温水温度が水供給可能な温度以上であるとき、
温水タンク内に水を所定時間供給するので、温水タンク
内の水位を中水位以上に保つことができる。これによ
り、飲料の注出が続いて温水タンク内の水位が低水位に
なり、さらには飲料の注出不可能となるようなことがな
い。また、温水タンク内の水位が満水位に達するまで水
の所定時間供給が繰り返して行われるので、温水タンク
内の水位が中水位から満水位まで徐々に水が供給される
こととなる。これにより、中水位から満水位まで一気に
水が供給されて温水タンク内の温水温度を無駄に低下さ
せ、さらには飲料の注出不可能となるようなことがな
い。以上から、飲料の注出できる機会が増し、飲料注出
機会を逃すことがない。In the hot water powder beverage dispenser according to the present invention, the hot water tank water supply control device (Claim 2)
When the temperature of the hot water in the hot water tank is equal to or higher than the temperature at which water can be supplied at the time when the hot water in the hot water tank is heating the hot water in the hot water tank with the water level in the hot water tank being equal to or higher than the middle water level and lower than the full water level,
Since the water is supplied into the hot water tank for a predetermined time, the water level in the hot water tank can be maintained at the middle water level or higher. As a result, the water level in the hot water tank is kept at a low level after the beverage is continuously poured out, and the beverage cannot be poured out. Further, the water is repeatedly supplied for a predetermined time until the water level in the hot water tank reaches the full water level, so that the water level in the hot water tank is gradually supplied from the middle water level to the full water level. As a result, the water is supplied from the middle water level to the full water level at once, and the temperature of the hot water in the hot water tank is unnecessarily reduced, and further, it becomes impossible to dispense the beverage. From the above, the opportunity to dispense the beverage increases, and the opportunity to dispense the beverage is not missed.
【００４１】さらに、この発明にかかる温水粉末飲料注
出機における温水タンクの給水制御装置（請求項３）
は、温水タンク内の水位が中水位以上満水位未満の状態
で温水タンク内の温水を加熱している時点および加熱し
ていない時点において、温水タンク内の温水温度が水供
給可能な温度以上であるとき、温水タンク内に水を所定
量供給すると共に、温水タンク内の水位が満水位に達す
るまで水の所定量供給が繰り返して行われるので、温水
タンク内への水の供給量を一定に保つことができる。こ
れにより、温水タンク内への水の供給で温水タンク内の
温水温度が低下する際に、その温度低下のばらつきを最
小限に抑えることができる。以上から、常に飲料を注出
することが可能であり、より多くの人に飲料の注出提供
ができる。Further, a water supply control device for a hot water tank in a hot water powder beverage dispenser according to the present invention (Claim 3).
When the temperature of the hot water in the hot water tank is equal to or higher than the temperature at which water can be supplied at the time when the hot water in the hot At one time, a predetermined amount of water is supplied into the hot water tank, and a predetermined amount of water is repeatedly supplied until the water level in the hot water tank reaches the full level. Can be kept. Thus, when the temperature of the hot water in the hot water tank decreases due to the supply of water to the hot water tank, the variation in the temperature drop can be minimized. From the above, it is possible to always dispense the beverage, and it is possible to dispense the beverage to more people.
【図１】この発明にかかる温水粉末飲料注出機における
温水タンクの給水制御装置の実施の形態１を示したブロ
ック図である。FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a first embodiment of a hot water tank water supply control device in a hot water powder beverage dispenser according to the present invention.
【図２】この発明にかかる温水粉末飲料注出機における
温水タンクの給水制御装置の実施の形態２を示したシス
テム構成のブロック図である。FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a system configuration showing a second embodiment of a hot water tank water supply control device in the hot water powder beverage dispenser according to the present invention.
【図３】（Ａ）は、同じく、記憶手段の構成を示したブ
ロック図、（Ｂ）は、同じく、計測手段の構成を示した
ブロック図である。FIG. 3A is a block diagram showing a configuration of a storage unit, and FIG. 3B is a block diagram showing a configuration of a measurement unit.
【図４】この発明にかかる温水粉末飲料注出機における
温水タンクの給水制御装置の実施の形態３を示したブロ
ック図である。FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing Embodiment 3 of a hot water tank water supply control device in the hot water powder beverage dispenser according to the present invention.
【図５】同じく、システムの構成を示したブロック図で
ある。FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the system.
【図６】（Ａ）は、同じく、記憶手段の構成を示したブ
ロック図、（Ｂ）は、同じく、計測手段の構成を示した
ブロック図である。FIG. 6A is a block diagram showing a configuration of a storage unit, and FIG. 6B is a block diagram showing a configuration of a measurement unit.
【図７】従来における温水タンクの給水制御装置が装備
された一般の温水粉末飲料注出機を示したブロック図で
ある。FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a conventional hot water powder beverage dispenser equipped with a conventional hot water tank water supply control device.
１ 温水タンク ２ 水供給源 ３ 給水管 ４ 水供給開閉手段（電磁開閉弁） ５ 加熱手段（電熱線） ６ ミキシングボール ７ 操作スイッチ ８ 粉末原料収容容器 ９ 給温水管 １０ 温水供給開閉手段（電磁開閉弁） １１ 注出管 １２ カップ １３ 満水位検出手段 １４ 低水位検出手段 １５ 温度検出手段 １７ 中水位検出手段 １８ 制御装置 １９ 制御装置 ２０ ＣＰＵ ２１ 記憶手段 ２１０ 水供給可能温度記憶部 ２１１ 開時間記憶部 ２１２ 待機時間記憶部、 ２１３ 流量記憶部、 ２２ 計測手段 ２２１ 開時間計測部、 ２２２ 待機時間計測部 ２２３ 流量計測部 ２３ Ａ／Ｄコンバータ ２４ 流量計測手段 ２５ 制御装置 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Hot water tank 2 Water supply source 3 Water supply pipe 4 Water supply opening / closing means (electromagnetic opening / closing valve) 5 Heating means (heating wire) 6 Mixing ball 7 Operation switch 8 Powder material storage container 9 Hot water supply pipe 10 Hot water supply opening / closing means (electromagnetic opening / closing) Valve) 11 Discharge pipe 12 Cup 13 Full water level detecting means 14 Low water level detecting means 15 Temperature detecting means 17 Medium water level detecting means 18 Control device 19 Control device 20 CPU 21 Storage means 210 Water supply available temperature storage section 211 Open time storage section 212 standby time storage section, 213 flow rate storage section, 22 measuring means 221 open time measuring section, 222 standby time measuring section 223 flow rate measuring section 23 A / D converter 24 flow rate measuring means 25 controller
Claims (3)
して注出する温水粉末飲料注出機において、 温水を貯える温水タンクと、 水供給源から水を給水管を介して前記温水タンク内に供
給したりその水供給を停止したりする水供給開閉手段
と、 前記温水タンク内に供給された水を加熱して温水とする
加熱手段と、 粉末原料を温水で溶かし飲料として注出するミキシング
ボールと、 操作スイッチの操作により所定量の粉末原料を前記ミキ
シングボール内に投入する粉末原料収容容器と、 前記操作スイッチの操作により前記温水タンクから所定
量の温水を給温水管を介して前記ミキシングボール内に
供給する温水供給手段と、 を有する温水粉末飲料注出機において、 前記温水タンク内の満水位、中水位、低水位を検出する
満水位検出手段、中水位検出手段、低水位検出手段と、 前記温水タンク内の温水の温度を検出する温水温度検出
手段と、 前記満水位検出手段、前記中水位検出手段、前記低水位
検出手段、前記温水温度検出手段から出力された検出信
号に基づいて前記水供給開閉手段、前記加熱手段を制御
する制御装置と、 を備え、 前記制御装置は、前記温水タンク内の水位が低水位の状
態で前記温水タンク内に水を供給している時点におい
て、前記中水位検出手段からの中水位検出信号により、
一旦水の供給を停止して前記加熱手段により水を加熱す
る制御機能を有することを特徴とする温水粉末飲料注出
機における温水タンクの給水制御装置。1. A hot water powder beverage dispenser for dissolving powdered raw materials using hot water and dispensing the beverage as a beverage, comprising: a hot water tank for storing hot water; A water supply opening / closing means for supplying or stopping the water supply; a heating means for heating the water supplied into the hot water tank to make it hot water; and a mixing ball for dissolving the powdered raw material with hot water and pouring the beverage. A powder raw material container for charging a predetermined amount of powder raw material into the mixing ball by operating an operation switch; and a mixing ball through a hot water pipe by supplying a predetermined amount of hot water from the hot water tank by operating the operation switch. A hot water powder drink dispensing machine having: a full water level, a middle water level, and a full water level detection means for detecting a low water level in the hot water tank; Level detecting means, low water level detecting means, hot water temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of hot water in the hot water tank, the full water level detecting means, the middle water level detecting means, the low water level detecting means, the hot water temperature detecting means A control device for controlling the water supply opening / closing means and the heating means based on the detection signal output from the control device, wherein the control device controls the water level in the hot water tank in a state where the water level in the hot water tank is low. At the time of supplying water, by the middle water level detection signal from the middle water level detection means,
A water supply control device for a hot water tank in a hot water powder beverage dispenser, which has a control function of temporarily stopping water supply and heating water by the heating means.
して注出する温水粉末飲料注出機において、 温水を貯える温水タンクと、 水供給源から水を給水管を介して前記温水タンク内に供
給したりその水供給を停止したりする水供給開閉手段
と、 前記温水タンク内に供給された水を加熱して温水とする
加熱手段と、 粉末原料を温水で溶かし飲料として注出するミキシング
ボールと、 操作スイッチの操作により所定量の粉末原料を前記ミキ
シングボール内に投入する粉末原料収容容器と、 前記操作スイッチの操作により前記温水タンクから所定
量の温水を給温水管を介して前記ミキシングボール内に
供給する温水供給手段と、 を有する温水粉末飲料注出機において、 前記温水タンク内の満水位、中水位、低水位を検出する
満水位検出手段、中水位検出手段、低水位検出手段と、 前記温水タンク内の温水の温度を検出する温水温度検出
手段と、 前記満水位検出手段、前記中水位検出手段、前記低水位
検出手段、前記温水温度検出手段から出力された検出信
号に基づいて前記水供給開閉手段、前記加熱手段を制御
する制御装置と、 を備え、 前記制御装置は、 前記温水タンク内の水位が低水位の状態で前記温水タン
ク内に水を供給している時点において、前記中水位検出
手段からの中水位検出信号により、一旦水の供給を停止
して前記加熱手段により水を加熱する制御機能と、 前記温水タンク内の水位が中水位以上満水位未満の状態
で前記温水タンク内の温水を加熱している時点および加
熱していない時点において、前記温水タンク内の温水温
度が水供給可能な温度以上であるとき、前記温水タンク
内に水を所定時間供給すると共に、前記温水タンク内の
水位が満水位に達するまで前記水の所定時間供給が繰り
返して行われる制御機能と、 を有することを特徴とする温水粉末飲料注出機における
温水タンクの給水制御装置。2. A hot water powder beverage dispenser for dissolving powdered raw materials using hot water and dispensing the beverage as a beverage, wherein the hot water tank stores hot water, and water is supplied from a water supply source into the hot water tank via a water supply pipe. A water supply opening / closing means for supplying or stopping the water supply; a heating means for heating the water supplied into the hot water tank to make it hot water; and a mixing ball for dissolving the powdered raw material with hot water and pouring the beverage. A powder raw material container for charging a predetermined amount of powder raw material into the mixing ball by operating an operation switch; and a mixing ball through a hot water pipe by supplying a predetermined amount of hot water from the hot water tank by operating the operation switch. A hot water powder drink dispensing machine having: a full water level, a middle water level, and a full water level detection means for detecting a low water level in the hot water tank; Level detecting means, low water level detecting means, hot water temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of hot water in the hot water tank, the full water level detecting means, the middle water level detecting means, the low water level detecting means, the hot water temperature detecting means A control device that controls the water supply opening / closing unit and the heating unit based on the detection signal output from the control unit, wherein the control device is configured to control the water level in the hot water tank in a state where the water level in the hot water tank is low. At the time when water is being supplied, a control function of temporarily stopping the supply of water and heating the water by the heating means according to the middle water level detection signal from the middle water level detection means, and the water level in the hot water tank is medium. At the time of heating the hot water in the hot water tank in a state of not less than the full water level and less than the full water level, and at the time of not heating, when the hot water temperature in the hot water tank is equal to or higher than the temperature at which water can be supplied, A hot water powder beverage having a control function of supplying water into the hot water tank for a predetermined time, and repeatedly supplying the water for a predetermined time until the water level in the hot water tank reaches a full level. Water supply control device for hot water tank in dispensing machine.
して注出する温水粉末飲料注出機において、 温水を貯える温水タンクと、 水供給源から水を給水管を介して前記温水タンク内に供
給したりその水供給を停止したりする水供給開閉手段
と、 前記温水タンク内に供給された水を加熱して温水とする
加熱手段と、 粉末原料を温水で溶かし飲料として注出するミキシング
ボールと、 操作スイッチの操作により所定量の粉末原料を前記ミキ
シングボール内に投入する粉末原料収容容器と、 前記操作スイッチの操作により前記温水タンクから所定
量の温水を給温水管を介して前記ミキシングボール内に
供給する温水供給手段と、 を有する温水粉末飲料注出機において、 前記温水タンク内の満水位、中水位、低水位を検出する
満水位検出手段、中水位検出手段、低水位検出手段と、 前記温水タンク内の温水の温度を検出する温水温度検出
手段と、 前記満水位検出手段、前記中水位検出手段、前記低水位
検出手段、前記温水温度検出手段から出力された検出信
号に基づいて前記水供給開閉手段、前記加熱手段を制御
する制御装置と、 を備え、 前記制御装置は、 前記温水タンク内の水位が低水位の状態で前記温水タン
ク内に水を供給している時点において、前記中水位検出
手段からの中水位検出信号により、一旦水の供給を停止
して前記加熱手段により水を加熱する制御機能と、 前記温水タンク内の水位が中水位以上満水位未満の状態
で前記温水タンク内の温水を加熱している時点および加
熱していない時点において、前記温水タンク内の温水温
度が水供給可能な温度以上であるとき、前記温水タンク
内に水を所定量供給すると共に、前記温水タンク内の水
位が満水位に達するまで前記水の所定量供給が繰り返し
て行われる制御機能と、 を有することを特徴とする温水粉末飲料注出機における
温水タンクの給水制御装置。3. A hot water powder beverage dispenser for dissolving a powdered raw material using hot water and dispensing the beverage as a beverage, wherein the hot water tank stores hot water, and water is supplied from a water supply source into the hot water tank via a water supply pipe. A water supply opening / closing means for supplying or stopping the water supply; a heating means for heating the water supplied into the hot water tank to make it hot water; and a mixing ball for dissolving the powdered raw material with hot water and pouring the beverage. A powder raw material container for charging a predetermined amount of powder raw material into the mixing ball by operating an operation switch; and a mixing ball through a hot water pipe by supplying a predetermined amount of hot water from the hot water tank by operating the operation switch. A hot water powder drink dispensing machine having: a full water level, a middle water level, and a full water level detection means for detecting a low water level in the hot water tank; Level detecting means, low water level detecting means, hot water temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of hot water in the hot water tank, the full water level detecting means, the middle water level detecting means, the low water level detecting means, the hot water temperature detecting means A control device that controls the water supply opening / closing unit and the heating unit based on the detection signal output from the control unit, wherein the control device is configured to control the water level in the hot water tank in a state where the water level in the hot water tank is low. At the time when water is being supplied, a control function of temporarily stopping the supply of water and heating the water by the heating means according to the middle water level detection signal from the middle water level detection means, and the water level in the hot water tank is medium. At the time of heating the hot water in the hot water tank in a state of not less than the water level and less than the full water level and at the time of not heating, when the hot water temperature in the hot water tank is equal to or higher than the temperature at which water can be supplied, A hot water powder beverage having a control function of supplying a predetermined amount of water into the hot water tank and repeatedly supplying the predetermined amount of water until the water level in the hot water tank reaches a full level. Water supply control device for hot water tank in dispensing machine.
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