JP2010083582A - Beverage server - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a beverage server achieved in the drastic reduction of cost by using a beverage bottle such as a PET bottle and most suitable for home use and also for the use of a small-scale business place. <P>SOLUTION: The beverage server has a bottle storage chamber 2 for storing the beverage bottle 9, a cooling support 3 prepared in the bottle storage chamber and used for supporting the lower side of the above beverage bottle in which a spout is turned downward by surface contact and also used for cooling a beverage in the beverage bottle by means of thermal conduction through a surface contact section with the beverage bottle, a connecting section 4 connected with the spout of the beverage bottle which is supported on the cooling support and of which the spout is turned downward, a discharge cock 5 connected with the above connecting section and used for discharging the beverage, and a drilling section 23 for forming a hole for an air inflow in the bottom of an upper part of the beverage bottle supported on the cooling support. By the beverage bottle, miniaturization and cost reduction can be promoted, and while improving cooling efficiency, a pre-cooling time can be shortened greatly. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a beverage server that cools and heats beverages such as drinking water, stores the beverages, and dispenses the beverages, and more specifically, beverages such as plastic bottles sold for general consumers. The present invention relates to a beverage server that can be provided at low cost using containers and is optimal for home use and small business use.

  Beverage servers that can cool and cool drinking water, such as mineral water, and those heated to warm water are known. These cold water and hot water are normally stored in a cold water tank and a hot water tank in the beverage server. In this case, since the temperature of the hot water is high (for example, about 80 ° C.), the bacteria do not propagate, but relatively few bacteria are present in the beverage container, the cold water tank, and the pipe connected to the cold water tank. The environment will be easy to breed.

  Therefore, a technique as described in Patent Document 1 below is known. Patent Document 1 uses a BIB (bag-in-box) type beverage container, and in a beverage server having a low-temperature tank for cooling beverage and a high-temperature tank for heating beverage, the beverage in the low-temperature tank is periodically added. A beverage server adapted for heat sterilization is described.

  BIB is a paper container in which a bag-like container made of a flexible resin is arranged. In a BIB container, a beverage that has been sufficiently sterilized and sterilized in a factory is filled in the BIB container, and the inside is kept in a sealed state and transported to a final consumption place. For this reason, bacteria etc. do not penetrate | invade into the drink in a BIB container until it reaches the final consumption place. Beverage servers that use beverages such as mineral water filled in such BIB containers are also widely used.

A beverage server as described in Patent Document 2 below is also known. Patent Document 2 can reduce the cost by using a beverage container such as an inexpensive pet (PET) bottle sold for general consumers, and can be used for home use and small business use. A beverage server is listed. The beverage server of Patent Document 2 stores drinking water put in a plastic bottle or the like in a cooling chamber, cools it, uses it as low-temperature drinking water, and further uses it as high-temperature drinking water after heating.
JP 2004-315049 A JP 2006-2225012 A

  As described above, the conventional beverage server has relatively few problems on the hot water side, but there is a problem that bacteria are likely to be generated on the cold water side tank and supply path, and in particular, the cold water side tank and supply path. It was necessary to frequently perform sterilization treatment. For this reason, time and cost are required for maintenance, and the running cost of the beverage server is increased. Moreover, if maintenance is neglected, there is a possibility that a drink that is not suitable for drinking may be poured out.

  The technique of Patent Document 1 is to efficiently perform such sterilization treatment, but some increase in cost is unavoidable due to equipment such as a sterilization heater, and for business use. Since it supplies drinking water etc. from a BIB container, it was not suitable as a domestic beverage server from the viewpoint of cost and installation space.

  Moreover, the drink server as described in Patent Document 2 can be reduced in size and cost as compared with the conventional drink server, and can be used for home use and small business establishments. Miniaturization and cost reduction have been desired. Moreover, since the drinking water containing a plastic bottle is cooled in a cooling room like a normal refrigerator, there existed a problem that cooling efficiency was not so good. In addition, there is a problem that the time (pre-cooling time) from the start of cooling to the time when cooling water with an appropriate temperature can actually be poured out is long.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a beverage server that can be greatly reduced in cost by using beverage containers such as plastic bottles sold for general consumers, and is optimal for home use and small business establishments. It is another object of the present invention to provide a beverage server that can further reduce the size and cost, improve the cooling efficiency and significantly shorten the precooling time.

  In order to achieve the above object, a beverage server according to the present invention includes a bottle storage chamber for storing beverage bottles and a lower side of the beverage bottle that is provided in the bottle storage chamber and whose mouth is directed downward. Is supported by the surface contact, and a cooling support portion for cooling the beverage in the beverage bottle by heat conduction through the surface contact portion with the beverage bottle, and the mouth portion is supported downward by the cooling support portion. A connecting portion for connecting to the mouth portion of the beverage bottle directed to, a pouring cock for pouring a beverage connected to the connecting portion, and above the beverage bottle supported by the cooling support portion And a perforated portion for forming a hole for air inflow at the bottom.

  In the above beverage server, the bottle storage chamber may be provided with a plurality of the connection portions to store a plurality of the beverage bottles.

  The beverage server preferably includes an opening / closing portion for opening / closing beverage inflow and outflow with respect to the connection portion.

  In the beverage server, the cooling support unit may include a cooler having a structure in which a cooling pipe for circulating a cooling medium is cast in a metal material.

  In the beverage server, it is preferable that the cooler is formed by casting the cooling pipe made of stainless steel in aluminum.

  In the beverage server, the cooler may be disposed so that the cooling pipe circulates around the beverage bottle.

  In the beverage server, when the bottle storage chamber is provided with a plurality of the connection portions and can store a plurality of the beverage bottles, the cooler is provided with a plurality of the cooling pipes. While arrange | positioning between the said drink bottles, the said cooling pipe can be arrange | positioned by meandering.

  Moreover, said drink server WHEREIN: The said cooling support part shall join the bottle support part and the said cooler for supporting the said drink bottle.

  In the beverage server, the cooling support portion may include a cooler having a structure in which a cooling pipe for circulating a cooling medium is disposed in contact with the outer periphery.

  Moreover, said drink server WHEREIN: The said cooling support part shall be cooled with the cooler using a Peltier device.

  In the above beverage server, the beverage server includes a cooling tank provided below the connection portion and connected to the connection portion, and the cooler is disposed below the cooling tank, and the cooling support portion is interposed therebetween. The beverage bottle is cooled and the cooling tank is cooled.

  Further, in the above beverage server, a connection cap with an on-off valve is attached to the mouth portion of the beverage bottle and connected to the connection portion, and between the connection cap and the connection portion. It is preferably sealed in a watertight state.

  In the above beverage server, it is preferable that the perforating part is provided on an upper cover of the bottle storage chamber, and a tip part formed in a needle shape of the perforating tool is provided so as to protrude.

  In the above beverage server, it is preferable that the connecting portion can be pulled forward together with the pouring cock and can be washed by pulling the connecting portion to the outside.

  Further, in the above beverage server, the cooling support portion may have a shape that conforms only to the shape of the beverage bottle to be applied, making it difficult to use a beverage bottle of a type other than the conforming shape.

  In the above beverage server, when the bottle storage chamber is capable of storing a plurality of the beverage bottles, the bottle storage chamber is provided on the bottom surface of the bottle storage chamber, and the mouth of the beverage bottle is directed downward. A high temperature beverage connecting portion for connecting to the mouth portion, a high temperature tank connected to the high temperature beverage connecting portion, and storing the beverage supplied from the beverage bottle in a heated state, and connected to the high temperature tank, It may have a high temperature beverage pouring cock for pouring out the beverage in the high temperature tank.

  In the above beverage server, the bottle storage chamber can store a plurality of the beverage bottles and includes the plurality of connection portions, and is connected to at least one of the connection portions. The high-temperature tank which stores the supplied drink in a heated state, and a high-temperature drink pouring cock connected to the high-temperature tank for pouring out the drink in the high-temperature tank can be provided.

  In the above beverage server, a circulation pipe for circulating the high-temperature beverage in the high-temperature tank to the plurality of connection portions and the pipes connected thereto, and a high-temperature in the high-temperature tank to the circulation pipe It is preferable to have a circulation pump for circulating the beverage.

  Moreover, in the above beverage server, all the connection portions are connected to each other and configured in one system, and the pouring cock is connected to one end side of the connection portions, and the other end side is also connected. The high-temperature tank is connected to the connection part, and the circulation pipe circulates the high-temperature beverage through all the connection parts from the connection part on the pouring cock side to the connection part on the other end side. It is preferable that they are piped so as to make them.

  In the above beverage server, a connection cap with an opening / closing valve is attached to the mouth portion of the beverage bottle and connected to the connection portion, and the connection cap is made of a heat resistant resin. It is preferable that the connection portion can be sealed in a watertight state, and the connection portion is made of a metal material having good thermal conductivity.

  The beverage server preferably has a circulation control means for periodically starting and stopping the circulation pump.

  Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exist the following effects.

  Beverage bottles sold for general consumers can be used to greatly reduce beverage server manufacturing and running costs. Since the inverted beverage bottle is cooled by direct heat conduction with the surface contact portion of the cooling support portion, the cooling efficiency of the beverage server can be remarkably improved and the pre-cooling time can be greatly shortened. The surface contact portion of the cooling support portion is in close contact with the outer surface of the beverage bottle, and can cool the beverage in the beverage bottle efficiently and in a short time. Furthermore, the beverage server can be further reduced in size, and an optimal beverage server can be provided for low-cost and space-saving home use and small business establishments.

  When a plurality of connection portions are provided in the bottle storage chamber so that a plurality of beverage bottles can be stored, the total capacity of the plurality of beverage bottles can be dispensed, thereby greatly increasing the beverage dispensing capacity. be able to.

  Since the opening / closing part is provided for each connection part, it is possible to prevent a beverage bottle connected to another connection part from flowing into a certain connection part and overflowing, and to replace the beverage bottle Can be performed smoothly.

  With a cooler having a structure in which a cooling pipe is cast into a metal material, a large capacity beverage can be cooled in a short time with a large cooling capacity and efficiency.

  In particular, in the case where a cooling pipe made of stainless steel is cast into aluminum, the cooling capacity and cooling efficiency are further improved.

  When the cooling pipe of the cooler is disposed between a plurality of beverage bottles and the cooling pipe is meandered, the manufacturing cost of the cooler can be reduced.

  When the cooling support part is configured to join the cooler and the bottle support part, the manufacturing cost of the cooling support part can be reduced.

  With a cooler having a structure in which a cooling pipe is arranged in contact with the outer periphery, the manufacturing cost of the cooling support can be further reduced.

  In the case where the cooling support portion is cooled using a Peltier element, the cooling support portion and the cooler can be reduced in size and noise, and highly accurate temperature control can be easily performed.

  In the case where the cooling tank and the cooler are disposed below the connecting portion, the cooling beverage is stored in the cooling tank, so that the beverage with the appropriate temperature can be immediately poured out even when the beverage bottle is replaced. Moreover, since the cooling tank has good heat conductivity and excellent cooling performance, the beverage supplied to the cooling tank can be cooled to an appropriate temperature in a short time.

  Since the connection cap is attached to the mouth portion of the beverage bottle and connected to the connection portion, the replacement operation of the beverage bottle is simplified and the replacement operation can be performed smoothly. Further, the connection cap can be repeatedly reused.

  Since the perforated portion is provided in the upper cover of the bottle storage chamber, it is possible to easily perforate the air inflow at the bottom of the beverage bottle.

  Since the connecting portion and the pouring cock can be pulled out integrally, they can be pulled out and completely removed from the beverage server, and these washing operations can be easily and sufficiently performed.

  By making the shape of the cooling support part a shape that only matches the shape of the beverage bottle to be applied, a beverage server dedicated to a specific manufacturer or a specific type of beverage bottle can be obtained.

  In the case where a high-temperature beverage pouring cock is provided in addition to the cooling beverage pouring cock, a high-temperature beverage can be poured out in addition to the cooling beverage, which improves convenience.

  In the case where a high-temperature beverage can be circulated in the beverage supply path, a sterilization operation in which each part is sterilized with the high-temperature beverage can be easily executed. Further, the sterilization operation can be automatically executed by periodically starting and stopping the circulation pump. For this reason, the cleaning work and sterilization work performed manually can be reduced, and the cost for maintenance can be reduced. And the reproduction | regeneration of bacteria etc. can be prevented and a favorable drink server can be provided also from a hygienic viewpoint.

  A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Here, as a beverage, a server that dispenses cold beverages such as mineral water and cold tea will be described as an example. FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing an overall configuration of a beverage server 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of the beverage server 1 as seen from the right side direction.

  In the upper part of the beverage server 1, a bottle storage chamber 2 for storing beverage bottles 9 is arranged. As the beverage bottle 9, a general PET bottle made of a resin material such as polyethylene ethylene terephthalate (PET) is used. A bottle capacity of about 2 liters is appropriate. However, the beverage bottle is not limited to a plastic bottle or the like, and any bottle made of other materials can be used.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a narrow mouth portion 91 is formed in the upper portion of the beverage bottle 9 as compared with the bottle body, and a screw-type cap 92 is attached to the mouth portion 91 by screwing. Yes. The mouth portion 91 and the cap 92 are screwed together so as to be in a sealed state so that the beverage inside the bottle does not leak from the mouth portion 91. The beverage bottle 9 is fully sterilized and sterilized at the factory and filled with the bottle, and the inside is kept sealed and transported to the final consumption place. For this reason, bacteria or the like do not enter the beverage in the beverage bottle 9 until the final consumption place is reached.

  The wall surface 21 and the upper cover 22 around the bottle storage chamber 2 are filled with a heat insulating material. A pouring cock 5 is installed on the lower front side of the bottle storage chamber 2. Beverages are poured out from the pouring cock 5. The upper side of the upper cover 22 is rotatably supported by the upper end of the wall surface 21 and can be opened rearward as shown in the figure. The upper cover 22 in the opened state is indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG.

  The upper cover 22 can be opened to replace the beverage bottle 9 inside the bottle storage chamber 2. When the upper cover 22 is closed, the inside and the outside of the bottle storage chamber 2 are thermally blocked. The upper cover 22 is provided with a perforated portion 23 at a position facing the bottom of the beverage bottle 9. The perforated part 23 is for forming an air inflow hole in the bottom part above the beverage bottle 9 set in the bottle storage chamber 2. The structure of the perforated part 23 will be described later.

  A cooling support part 3 for supporting and cooling the beverage bottle 9 and a connection part 4 for connecting the mouth part 91 of the beverage bottle 9 are arranged in the lower part of the bottle storage chamber 2. The beverage bottle 9 is inverted and set on the cooling support portion 3 as shown in the figure. At this time, the mouth portion 91 is connected to the connection portion 4. The connection structure between the beverage bottle 9 and the connection portion 4 will be described in detail later. The cooling support part 3 supports the lower part (part on the mouth part 91 side) of the inverted beverage bottle 9 and makes surface contact with the beverage bottle 9 to directly and efficiently cool the beverage bottle 9 and the beverage inside. . The beverage is cooled to an appropriate temperature (for example, 10 ° C. or lower) as cold water.

  A lower side of the cooling support portion 3 is configured as a cooler 31. The cooling support 3 and the cooler 31 are integrally formed as an aluminum casting. Inside the cooler 31, a cooling pipe 32 made of stainless steel is spirally wound and installed. The cooling pipe 32 is cast in the aluminum material of the cooler 31, and an end portion of the cooling pipe 32 protrudes outside the cooler 31 as a connection portion. The cooling medium cooled by the cooling unit 7 circulates through the cooling pipe 32 and efficiently cools the beverage in the beverage bottle 9 via the cooling support portion 3. The cooling unit 7 is arranged in the server lower space 6 of the beverage server 1.

  The cooler 31 and the cooling support portion 3 are cast aluminum, and have a large heat capacity and a high thermal conductivity. Moreover, the cooling support part 3 is supporting the drink bottle 9 by surface contact, and the surface contact part is closely_contact | adhered to the outer surface of the drink bottle. For this reason, the drink in a drink bottle can be cooled efficiently and in a very short time. The cooling temperature of the cooler 31 is detected by a temperature sensor, and the temperature is controlled so that the cooler 31 has a substantially constant low temperature (appropriate temperature as cold water) by controlling the cooling unit 7 on and off. Yes.

  Since the cooler 31 and the cooling support part 3 have a large heat capacity, even when the beverage bottle 9 is replaced with a new one, the beverage near the bottle wall surface of the beverage bottle 9 can be immediately cooled to an appropriate temperature. And since the drink bottle 9 is inverted and is supported by the cooling support part 3, the cooled drink of the bottle wall surface vicinity falls toward the opening | mouth part 91 along a wall surface. The cooled beverage flows out from the connecting portion 4 and is further poured out from the pouring cock 5.

  Thus, the beverage server 1 does not uniformly cool the entire beverage in the beverage bottle 9 to an appropriate temperature, but efficiently cools the beverage in the vicinity of the wall surface of the beverage bottle 9 in a short time. The beverage is dropped and concentrated on the mouth portion 91 and poured out from the dispensing cock 5. For this reason, even when the beverage bottle 9 is replaced, a cold beverage having an appropriate temperature can be poured out in a very short time. When the beverage bottle 9 is replaced, the waiting time (pre-cooling time) until the appropriate temperature of the cold beverage can be poured out is greatly reduced. In the server as described in the conventional patent document 2, the precooling time is 1 to 5 hours, whereas in the beverage server 1, the precooling time is 5 to 20 minutes.

  Thus, in the beverage server 1 of the present invention, even when the beverage bottle 9 is replaced, the pre-cooling time can be greatly reduced, and the appropriate temperature cold beverage can be poured out almost immediately. Furthermore, the beverage server 1 does not require a cold water tank and can always dispense sanitary beverages. Moreover, this drink server 1 can reduce both the cost and running cost of the server itself, and can provide an inexpensive drink server.

  The dispensing cock 5 and the connecting portion 4 are integrally connected to each other by a connecting pipe. The dispensing cock 5 and the connecting portion 4 are pulled out in front of the beverage server 1 (on the dispensing cock 5 side). be able to. When the beverage bottle 9 is removed from the connection portion 4, the pouring cock 5 and the connection portion 4 can be pulled forward, and these can be pulled out and completely removed from the beverage server 1. Since the dispensing cock 5 and the connecting portion 4 can be removed, these cleaning operations can be performed easily and sufficiently. Since the whole beverage distribution line can be removed and washed, the beverage server 1 can be kept extremely clean.

  A receiving portion 61 is provided on the lowermost front side of the beverage server 1. Even when the beverage poured out from the dispensing cock 5 is spilled, the beverage falls into the receiving portion 61. In addition, a beverage container such as a glass or a paper cup can be placed on the receiving portion 61 and the beverage can be poured out from the dispensing cock 5 into the beverage container.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a procedure until a normal beverage bottle 9 containing a beverage is set in the beverage server 1. As shown in FIG. 2 (a), the upper portion of the beverage bottle 9 is formed with a narrow mouth portion 91 as compared with the bottle body, and a screw-type cap 92 is screwed into the mouth portion 91. It is attached. The mouth portion 91 and the cap 92 are screwed together so as to be in a sealed state so that the beverage inside the bottle does not leak from the mouth portion 91.

  Next, the cap 92 is removed from the mouth portion 91 of the beverage bottle 9 as shown in FIG. 2 (b), and the connection cap 93 is screwed into the mouth portion 91 and attached as shown in FIG. 2 (c). Then, as shown in FIG. 2 (d), the beverage bottle 9 is inverted so that the connection cap 93 side faces downward, and the beverage bottle 9 is set on the cooling support portion 3 of the beverage server 1. At this time, the connection cap 93 is connected to the connection portion 4 in a watertight manner. In addition, a valve that is normally closed is provided inside the connection cap 93, and even if the beverage bottle 9 is inverted, the beverage inside does not leak out. When the connection cap 93 is connected to the connection portion 4, the valve is opened, and the beverage in the beverage bottle 9 can flow out to the connection portion 4.

  FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the connecting portion 4. An upper space 41 and a lower space 42 are provided inside the connection portion 4. The upper space 41 is open at the top, and a connection cap 93 is inserted from above the upper space 41 to be connected. Further, the lower portion of the upper space 41 is formed so that the inner diameter gradually decreases as shown in the figure, so that the watertightness of the connection with the connection cap 93 is maintained. A connecting pipe 45 is connected to the lower space 42. A dispensing cock 5 (see FIG. 1) is provided on the other end side of the connecting pipe 45.

  On the boundary wall between the upper space 41 and the lower space 42, a protruding portion 43 is provided so as to protrude upward integrally with the boundary wall. The protrusion 43 is for allowing the beverage to flow out by opening a valve provided inside the connection cap 93. A communication hole 44 is formed in the boundary wall between the upper space 41 and the lower space 42, and the beverage can flow into the lower space 42 through the communication hole 44.

  FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the connection cap 93. This figure shows a state in which the connection cap 93 is attached to the mouth portion 91 of the beverage bottle 9. A spout for pouring out the beverage is formed at the center of the connection cap 93. Inside the spout, a movable member 97 is provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction. A valve 96 is fixed to the lower end of the movable member 97. Further, a valve seat 95 is provided at the lower end of the spout, and the valve 96 and the valve seat 95 constitute an on-off valve.

  The movable member 97 is biased upward by a spring 98 that is a biasing member, and the on-off valve including the valve 96 and the valve seat portion 95 is in a closed state. For this reason, even if the beverage bottle 9 is inverted, the beverage does not leak from the connection cap 93. Further, a packing 99 is disposed at a connection portion of the connection cap 93 with the beverage bottle 9, and seals between the tip of the mouth portion 91 of the beverage bottle 9 and the connection cap 93. Further, an O-ring 94 is provided on the outer periphery of the distal end portion of the connection cap 93 to seal the gap between the connection cap 93 and the connection portion 4 when they are connected.

  FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a connection state between the connection cap 93 and the connection portion 4. This figure shows a state in which a cap 93 for connection is attached to the beverage bottle 9 and the beverage bottle 9 is inverted and connected to the connecting portion 4. The movable member 97 inside the connection cap 93 abuts on the protrusion 43 inside the connection portion 4 and is moved upward against the urging force of the spring 98. And the on-off valve which consists of the valve 96 and the valve-seat part 95 will be in an open state. The beverage inside the beverage bottle 9 can flow out from the opening / closing valve through the spout into the internal space of the connecting portion 4. The connection cap 93 and the connection portion 4 are sealed in a watertight state by an O-ring 94.

  FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the perforated part 23. The perforated part 23 is provided in the upper cover 22 (see FIG. 1) of the beverage server 1. After the beverage bottle 9 is inverted and set in the bottle storage chamber 2, the upper cover 22 is closed, and a hole for air inflow is formed at the bottom of the beverage bottle 9 by the perforated portion 23. By forming a hole in the beverage bottle 9 by the perforated portion 23, the beverage from the beverage bottle 9 flows out smoothly.

  The piercing portion 23 includes a piercing tool 24 and a spring 26 that are movably disposed in the case 25. The case 25 is fixed to the upper cover 22. The drilling tool 24 is formed in a flat plate shape on the upper end side and a sharp needle-like tip shape on the lower end side. The tip of the drilling tool 24 is arranged at a position facing the bottom of the beverage bottle 9. By pushing down the drilling tool 24 with a finger against the spring 26, an air inflow hole can be easily formed in the bottom of the beverage bottle 9. After forming the hole, the drilling tool 24 returns to the original position by the elastic force of the spring 26.

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the second embodiment, a plurality of beverage bottles 9 are stored in the bottle storage chamber 2 to increase the beverage dispensing capacity. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the overall configuration of the beverage server 11 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the beverage server 11 as seen from the right side direction. Moreover, FIG. 8 is sectional drawing which looked at the drink server 11 from the upper direction, and is AA arrow sectional drawing in FIG.

  The beverage server 11 has many similarities to the configuration of the beverage server 1, and the same reference numerals are given to common portions. The wall surface 21 and the upper cover 22 around the bottle storage chamber 2 are filled with a heat insulating material. A pouring cock 5 is installed on the lower front side of the bottle storage chamber 2. Beverages are poured out from the pouring cock 5. The upper cover 22 is rotatably supported at the upper end of the wall surface 21 at the rear side, and can be opened by rotating backward. These configurations are the same as the beverage server 1.

  The beverage bottle 9 used for the beverage server 11 is the same as that used for the beverage server 1. In this beverage server 11, six beverage bottles 9 are stored in the bottle storage chamber 2. Six connection portions 4 for connecting the mouth portions 91 of the beverage bottle 9 are also arranged, and all of the connection portions 4 are connected to the pouring cock 5 by connection tubes. The configuration of the connection cap and the connection structure between the beverage bottle 9 and the connection portion 4 are the same as those of the beverage server 1. The cooling support portion 3 for supporting and cooling the beverage bottle 9 is formed with a recess so as to support the six beverage bottles 9 as shown in the figure. The support position of each beverage bottle 9 in the cooling support part 3 is a position corresponding to each connection part 4.

  The shape of the upper cover 22 is also a shape corresponding to the six beverage bottles 9, and a perforated portion 23 is provided at a position facing the bottom of each beverage bottle 9. A receiving portion 61 is provided on the lowermost front side of the beverage server 1. Even when the beverage poured out from the dispensing cock 5 is spilled, the beverage falls into the receiving portion 61. In addition, a beverage container such as a glass or a paper cup can be placed on the receiving portion 61 and the beverage can be poured out from the dispensing cock 5 into the beverage container.

  In this drink server 11, in order to prevent the drink of the drink bottle 9 connected to the other connection part 4 from flowing into each connection part 4 and overflowing, the connection part 4 and the connection pipe An opening / closing part 46 for opening / closing the communication is provided. The configuration of the opening / closing part 46 will be described later. The opening / closing part 46 operates in conjunction with the three connecting parts 4 in a row. The open / close state of the opening / closing part 46 is switched by the operation lever 453. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, when the operation lever 453 hangs downward, the opening / closing portion 46 is in an open state, and the beverage in the beverage bottle 9 flows out from the connection portion 4 and is supplied to the dispensing cock 5. When the operation lever 453 is rotated 90 degrees or 180 degrees from the suspended state, the opening / closing part 46 is closed, and the beverage cannot flow out of the connection part 4 and does not flow into the connection part 4.

  When the beverage bottle 9 is replaced, the opening / closing part 46 is closed by operating the operation lever 453. If the opening / closing part 46 is closed, the beverage does not flow into the connecting part 4 and overflow. The opening / closing part 46 allows the beverage bottle 9 to be exchanged smoothly. If there is no opening / closing part 46, in the state where the beverage bottle 9 is connected to some of the connection parts 4, the beverage in the connected beverage bottle 9 flows back into the other unconnected connection parts 4 and flows in. It will overflow from there. This makes it impossible to smoothly replace the beverage bottle 9.

  A lower side of the cooling support portion 3 is configured as a cooler 31. The cooling support 3 and the cooler 31 are integrally formed as an aluminum casting. Inside the cooler 31, a cooling pipe 32 made of stainless steel is spirally wound and installed. The winding state of the cooling pipe 32 in the cooler 31 is schematically shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a view of the cooler 31 as viewed from above, and the position of the beverage bottle 9 is indicated by a thin dotted line.

  The cooling pipe 32 is cast in the aluminum material of the cooler 31, and an end portion of the cooling pipe 32 protrudes outside the cooler 31 as a connection portion. The cooling medium cooled by the cooling unit 7 circulates through the cooling pipe 32 and efficiently cools the beverage in the beverage bottle 9 via the cooling support portion 3.

  The cooler 31 and the cooling support portion 3 are cast aluminum, have a large heat capacity, have a high thermal conductivity, and can cool the beverage in the beverage bottle 9 efficiently and in a very short time. The cooling temperature of the cooler 31 is detected by a temperature sensor, and the temperature is controlled so that the cooler 31 has a substantially constant low temperature (appropriate temperature as cold water) by controlling the cooling unit 7 on and off. Yes.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the opening / closing portion 46 and the operation lever 453 provided in each connection portion 4. As shown in FIG. 10A, the connection pipe connected to the connection portion 4 includes an outer pipe 451 and an inner pipe 452. The outer tube 451 is fixed to the connecting portion 4, but the inner tube 452 is provided inside the outer tube 451 so as to be rotatable around the axis of the tube. An operation lever 453 is fixed to an end portion of the inner tube 452, and the inner tube 452 can be rotated by the operation lever 453.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, a communication hole 461 is formed in the outer tube 451, and a communication hole 462 is formed in the inner tube 452. The communication holes 461 and 462 constitute the opening / closing part 46. In the state where the operation lever 453 is suspended, the positions of the communication holes 461 and 462 coincide as shown in FIG. 10B, and the beverage can flow out from the connection portion 4 into the connection pipe. At this time, the opening / closing part 46 is in an open state. When the operation lever 453 is rotated 90 degrees or more, as shown in FIG. 10C, the positions of the communication holes 461 and 462 are shifted so that there is no common hole portion, and the beverage of the connection portion 4 and the connection pipe is removed. Distribution is blocked. At this time, the opening / closing part 46 is in a closed state.

  By such an operation of the opening / closing part 46, the beverage bottle 9 can be smoothly replaced. In addition, although the mechanism which opens and closes the some connection part 4 interlockingly demonstrated as an opening / closing part here, you may open and close each connection part 4 independently. In particular, the opening / closing part may be automatically opened by connecting the beverage bottle 9 to the connection part 4. In the case where the opening / closing part is automatically opened in each connection part 4, an opening / closing operation part such as an operation lever is not necessary.

  As with the beverage server 1, the beverage server 11 as described above does not require a cold water tank and can always dispense sanitary drinking water, and can reduce both the cost and running cost of the server itself. A beverage server can be provided. In addition, when the beverage bottle 9 is replaced, the pre-cooling time (waiting time) can be greatly reduced, and a cold beverage with an appropriate temperature can be poured out almost immediately. In addition, since the beverage server 11 can store a plurality of beverage bottles 9, the dispensing capacity can be greatly increased.

  In the beverage server 11, the dispensing cock 5 and the six connection portions 4 are integrally connected to each other by a connecting pipe. However, the beverage server 1 is integrally formed with the dispensing cock 5 and the six connection portions 4. Can be pulled out to the front (on the side of the pouring cock 5). When all the beverage bottles 9 are removed from the connection portion 4, the pouring cock 5 and the connection portion 4 can be pulled forward, and these can be pulled out and completely removed from the beverage server 11. Since the dispensing cock 5 and the connecting portion 4 can be removed, these cleaning operations can be performed easily and sufficiently. Since the entire beverage distribution line can be removed and washed, the beverage server 11 can be kept extremely clean.

  FIG. 11 to FIG. 13 are diagrams showing other forms of the cooling support 3 in the beverage server 11. FIG. 11 is a view of the cooling support portion 3a as viewed from above. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 11, and FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. In the cooling support part 3a shown in FIGS. 11-13, the position of the cooler 31a and the arrangement | positioning form of the cooling pipe 32a differ from the cooling support part 3 shown in FIGS.

  Although this cooling support part 3a can also store six beverage bottles 9, a cooler 31a is arranged in the center of the two rows of storage recesses. The cooler 31a is arranged between the two beverage bottles 9 arranged in two rows, and can cool all the beverage bottles 9 efficiently. Further, the cooling pipe 32a in the cooler 31a is meandered on a plane as shown in FIGS. For this reason, the bending shape of the cooling pipe 32a becomes simple, and the manufacturing cost of the cooling support part 3a can be reduced.

  Also in this cooling support part 3a, the cooler 31a and the cooling support part 3a are castings of aluminum, and these are integrally formed. The cooling pipe 32a is cast in the aluminum material of the cooler 31a, and an end portion of the cooling pipe 32a protrudes outside the cooler 31a as a connection portion. The cooling medium cooled by the cooling unit 7 circulates through the cooling pipe 32a, and efficiently cools the beverage in the beverage bottle 9 via the cooling support portion 3a. The cooler 31a and the cooling support portion 3a have a large heat capacity and a large thermal conductivity, and can cool the beverage in the beverage bottle 9 efficiently and in a very short time.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a configuration of a cooling support portion 3b of still another form. FIG. 15 is a side view of the cooling support portion 3b, and is a view of the cooling support portion 3b of FIG. 14 as viewed from below in the drawing. The configuration of the cooling support portion 3b is similar to the cooling support portion 3a shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, and the configuration of the support portion of the beverage bottle 9 of the cooling support portion 3a is simplified. In FIG. 14, the position of the beverage bottle 9 is indicated by a thin dotted line. In the cooling support portion 3b, the entire outer periphery of the beverage bottle 9 is not supported, but is supported by two or three surfaces of the side surface of the beverage bottle 9. For this reason, the structure of the support part of the drink bottle 9 is simplified, and manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  In the case of the cooling support portion 3b, the cooling capacity is reduced in exchange for the manufacturing cost. Therefore, it is desirable to provide the pouring cock 5 in each row of the two rows of beverage bottles 9 to make the pouring system into two systems. And what is necessary is just to carry out the replacement | exchange and replacement | exchange of the drink bottle 9 for every system | strain one by one. After replacement of one system of the beverage bottles 9, it is possible to immediately pour out a drink at an appropriate temperature by performing the extraction from the other system.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a configuration of a cooling support portion 3c of still another form. FIG. 17 is a side view of the cooling support portion 3c, and is a view of the cooling support portion 3c of FIG. 16 as viewed from below in the drawing. The configuration of the cooling support 3c is similar to the cooling support 3a shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, but the configuration of the cooler and the bottle support is simplified and the cost is reduced. The cooler 31c of the cooling support portion 3c is formed by casting a cooling pipe 32c into an aluminum material, and is formed in a plate-like simple shape. The cooler 31c is vertically arranged as shown.

  The bottle support portion 30c for supporting the beverage bottle 9 is formed by pressing an aluminum plate material, and can be manufactured at a low cost. Three bottle support portions 30c having a total of six bottle support portions 30c are configured by fixing three bottle support portions 30c to the vertical side surface of the cooler 31c. The bottle support 30c may be fixed to the cooler 31c by an appropriate method such as screwing or welding. In this cooling support part 3c, since a plate-shaped cooler 31c having a simple shape and a bottle support part 30c formed from a plate material are connected and fixed, each part can be manufactured at low cost, and the entire cooling support part 3c is manufactured. Cost can be greatly reduced.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a cooling support portion 3d of still another form. FIG. 18 is a side view of the cooling support 3d. The configuration of the cooling support portion 3d is similar to the cooling support portion 3c shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, but the configuration of the bottle support portion is further simplified and further reduced in cost. The cooler 31d of the cooling support portion 3d has a cooling pipe 32d cast into an aluminum material, and is formed in a simple plate shape. The cooler 31d is arranged vertically.

  The bottle support portion 30d is formed by pressing an aluminum plate material. The shape of the bottle support portion 30d is formed straight in the vertical direction without constricting the lower side, and is simpler than the bottle support portion 30c of FIG. Similarly to the cooling support portion 3c, the six bottle support portions 30d are fixed to the cooler 31d to form the cooling support portion 3d. Since the shape of the bottle support portion 30d is simplified, the cooling support portion 3d can be manufactured at a lower cost.

  In addition, as for the shape of the part holding the drink bottle 9 in the cooling support parts 3-3d demonstrated above, it is desirable to set it as the shape closely_contact | adhered to the drink bottle 9. FIG. In addition, by forming a unique uneven shape or uneven letter shape on the beverage bottle 9 and making the shape of the cooling support portions 3 to 3d conform to the uneven shape, the beverage bottle 9 is adapted to a specific type of beverage bottle 9. It can be a beverage server. For example, only a specific manufacturer's beverage bottle 9 can be adapted, and beverage bottles of other manufacturers can be disabled or difficult to use.

  Next, another form of the cooler of the cooling support portion 3 will be described. FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view showing a beverage server 1 using another form of cooler 31e. The beverage server 1 is the same as that shown in FIG. 1 except for the cooler 31e, and the same reference numerals are given to common portions. Also, description of common parts is omitted.

  The cooler 31e used here is formed as an aluminum casting integrated with the cooling support portion 3, and the lower side of the cooling support portion 3 is the cooler 31e. However, the cooling pipe 32 is not cast in the aluminum material, and is wound and installed in a spiral shape so as to be in close contact with the outer peripheral side of the cooler 31e. The arrangement of the cooling pipe 32 is different from the cooler 31 of FIG.

  In the cooler 31e having such a configuration, although the cooling efficiency is somewhat lowered as compared with the cooler 31 of FIG. 1, the manufacturing cost can be further reduced. For this reason, this cooler 31e is suitable when the cost reduction of a drink server is pursued.

  Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the third embodiment, the beverage bottle 9 is cooled by a Peltier element. FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the overall configuration of the beverage server 12 according to the third embodiment. FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of the beverage server 12 as viewed from the right side surface direction.

  The beverage server 12 has many similarities to the configuration of the beverage server 1 shown in FIG. 1, and the same reference numerals are given to common portions. The wall surface 21 and the upper cover 22 around the bottle storage chamber 2 are filled with a heat insulating material. A pouring cock 5 is installed on the lower front side of the bottle storage chamber 2. Beverages are poured out from the pouring cock 5. The upper cover 22 is rotatably supported at the upper end of the wall surface 21 at the rear side, and can be opened by rotating backward. And the perforation part 23 is provided in the position which opposes the bottom part of the beverage bottle 9 of the top cover 22. As shown in FIG.

  A cooling support part 3 for supporting and cooling the beverage bottle 9 and a connection part 4 for connecting the mouth part 91 of the beverage bottle 9 are arranged in the lower part of the bottle storage chamber 2. A receiving portion 61 is provided on the lowermost front side of the beverage server 12. Even when the beverage poured out from the dispensing cock 5 is spilled, the beverage falls into the receiving portion 61. In addition, a beverage container such as a glass or a paper cup can be placed on the receiving portion 61 and the beverage can be poured out from the dispensing cock 5 into the beverage container. These configurations are the same as the beverage server 1.

  In the beverage server 12, the cooling support part 3 is cooled by the cooler 33 using a Peltier element. The Peltier element is an element that can be cooled by passing a current. The heat generating side of the Peltier element is cooled by an air cooling fan. By using the Peltier element, a very small cooler 33 can be configured. In the beverage server 12, a cooler 33 is fixed to the side surface of the cooling support 3. The cooling temperature of the cooler 33 is detected by a temperature sensor, and the cooling temperature is set to a substantially constant low temperature (appropriate temperature as cold water) by the cooling control unit 71 disposed in the server lower space 6 of the beverage server 12. The temperature is controlled.

  In the beverage server 12, the dispensing cock 5 and the connecting portion 4 are integrally connected to each other by a connecting pipe. However, the dispensing cock 5 and the connecting portion 4 are integrated with each other in front of the drinking server 1 (the dispensing cock). 5 side). When the beverage bottle 9 is removed from the connection portion 4, the dispensing cock 5 and the connection portion 4 can be pulled forward, and these can be pulled out and completely removed from the beverage server 12. Since the dispensing cock 5 and the connecting portion 4 can be removed, these cleaning operations can be performed easily and sufficiently. Since the entire beverage distribution line can be removed and washed, the beverage server 12 can be kept extremely clean.

  Since the cooler 33 is very small and the noise is low, the beverage server 12 can realize a small and low noise beverage server. With respect to the temperature control of the cooler 33, highly accurate control can be easily performed. The beverage server 12 is suitable as a small-capacity one-person or small-sized household beverage server.

  FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an overall configuration of the beverage server 13 according to the fourth embodiment. In the beverage server 13, the cooling support portion 3 is cooled by a cooler 33 using a Peltier element, like the beverage server 12 shown in FIG. Portions common to the beverage server 12 are given the same reference numerals. Also, description of common parts is omitted. In the beverage server 13, the cooling support portion 3 for supporting and cooling the beverage bottle 9 is extended to the bottom surface of the bottle storage chamber 2.

  A cooler 33 is fixed to the lower surface side of the bottom surface of the cooling support portion 3. The heat radiating part and the air cooling fan of the cooler 33 are disposed in the server lower space 6 of the beverage server 13. Although not shown, the cooling control unit of the cooler 33 is also disposed in the server lower space 6. The upper part of the cooling support part 3 supports the side surface of the beverage bottle 9, transmits the heat absorption of the cooler 33, and cools the beverage bottle 9.

  In the beverage server 13, a small capacity (about 200 mL) cooling tank 47 is provided below the connecting portion 4. The cooling tank 47 is fixed integrally with the connection portion 4. The beverage in the beverage bottle 9 is supplied from the connection portion 4 to the cooling tank 47 and is further supplied from the cooling tank 47 to the dispensing cock 5 through the connection pipe. The cooling tank 47 is a tank having good thermal conductivity formed of a metal plate material (plate thickness of about 2 to 3 mm), and is disposed so as to be in surface contact with the bottom surface of the cooling support portion 3.

  In the cooling tank 47, since the beverage cooled to an appropriate temperature of about one cup is always stored, the appropriate temperature beverage can be immediately poured out even when the beverage bottle 9 is replaced. Further, since the cooling tank 47 has good thermal conductivity and excellent cooling performance, the beverage supplied to the cooling tank 47 can be cooled to an appropriate temperature in a short time.

  In addition, in the drink server 13, the pouring cock 5, the connection part 4, and the cooling tank 47 are mutually connected by the connection pipe. The pouring cock 5, the connecting portion 4 and the cooling tank 47 can be pulled out in front of the beverage server 1 (the pouring cock 5 side). When the beverage bottle 9 is removed from the connection portion 4, the pouring cock 5, the connection portion 4 and the cooling tank 47 can be drawn forward, and these can be pulled out and completely removed from the beverage server 13. These cleaning operations can be easily and sufficiently performed.

  Since the whole beverage distribution line can be removed and washed, the beverage server 13 can be kept extremely clean. The cooling support part 3 is formed with an opening for drawing out the connection part 4 and the cooling tank 47.

  The beverage server 13 also has a very small cooler 33 and low noise, so that a small and low noise beverage server can be realized. Since the cooling tank 47 is provided, it is possible to immediately pour out a drink at an appropriate temperature even when the beverage bottle 9 is replaced. Furthermore, the beverage can be cooled to an appropriate temperature in a short time. With respect to the temperature control of the cooler 33, highly accurate control can be easily performed. The beverage server 13 is suitable as a small-capacity one-person or small-sized household beverage server.

  Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the fifth embodiment, a high-temperature beverage heated in addition to a cooled beverage can be poured out. FIG. 22 is a plan view showing the overall configuration of the beverage server 14 according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 22 is a view of the beverage server 14 as viewed from above. FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD in FIG. The same code | symbol is provided to the part which is common with the drink server 1. FIG. Also, description of common parts is omitted.

  The beverage server 14 is provided with a high-temperature beverage dispensing cock 5a for dispensing a heated high-temperature beverage in addition to the dispensing cock 5 for dispensing a cooled beverage. A plurality of (here, two) beverage bottles 9 can be stored in the bottle storage chamber 2, and some of the beverage bottles 9 are used for high-temperature beverages, and the remaining beverage bottles 9 are used for cooling beverages. used. Since the structure for pouring out the cooling beverage is the same as that of the beverage server 1 shown in FIG. The cooled beverage is supplied from the connecting portion 4 to the dispensing cock 5.

  A configuration for pouring hot beverage is shown in FIG. Beverages for high temperature beverages are supplied from the high temperature beverage connection 4a. The configuration of the high temperature beverage connection portion 4 a is the same as that of the connection portion 4. The beverage bottle 9 equipped with the connection cap 93 is also connected to the high temperature beverage connection portion 4a in an inverted state. The beverage bottle 9 is supported by a bottle support portion 34. The bottle support 34 does not need a cooling function. The beverage that has flowed from the beverage bottle 9 into the high temperature beverage connection portion 4 a is supplied to the high temperature tank 8. The high temperature tank 8 is for storing a beverage (hot water) heated to a high temperature, and is disposed in the server lower space 6 of the beverage server 14. About half the capacity of the beverage bottle 9 is sufficient for the capacity of the high-temperature tank 8.

  The high-temperature tank 8 is provided with a heater 81, and the beverage in the high-temperature tank 8 is heated by the heater 81 and kept at a substantially constant high temperature (for example, 80 to 85 ° C.). For this reason, the beverage in the high temperature tank 8 is completely sterilized and in a sterile state. A high temperature beverage dispensing cock 5a is connected to the upper portion of the high temperature tank 8 through a pipe. When the lever of the high-temperature beverage pouring cock 5a is operated and opened, the high-temperature beverage is poured out from the cock. When the high temperature beverage is poured out, the same amount of beverage is introduced from the beverage bottle 9 into the high temperature tank 8. Thus, the inside of the high temperature tank 8 is always full.

  In this drink server 14, since a high temperature drink can be poured out in addition to a cooled drink, convenience is improved. In addition, although the drink bottle 9 for cold drinks and high temperature drinks were used here one by one here, you may make it use several drink bottles 9 for each drink, Different numbers of beverage bottles 9 may be used for beverages.

  Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the sixth embodiment, a high-temperature beverage heated in addition to the cooled beverage can also be poured out. FIG. 24 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the overall configuration of the beverage server 15 according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 24 is a cross-sectional view of the beverage server 15 as seen from the right side. FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line EE in FIG. Portions common to the beverage server 11 shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 are given the same reference numerals. Also, description of common parts is omitted.

  In this beverage server 15, in addition to the pouring cock 5 for pouring out the cooled beverage, a high temperature beverage pouring cock 5a for pouring out the heated high temperature beverage is provided. A plurality of (here, six) beverage bottles 9 can be stored in the bottle storage chamber 2, and the beverages in these beverage bottles 9 are commonly used for the cooled beverage and the high-temperature beverage. A pipe is connected to the pouring cock 5 for pouring out the cooling beverage from the connecting portion 4, and the cooling beverage in the beverage bottle 9 is directly supplied thereto.

  Beverages for the high temperature beverage are supplied from the connection 4 to the high temperature tank 82 via the supply pipe 88. The high temperature tank 82 is for storing a beverage (hot water) heated to a high temperature, and is disposed in the server lower space 6 of the beverage server 15. Further, a heat insulating material 83 is disposed on the outer periphery of the high temperature tank 82 so as to prevent a temperature drop of the beverage in the high temperature tank 82. An internal heater 84 is provided inside the high temperature tank 82. As the internal heater 84, a sheath heater or the like that can be directly disposed in the liquid is preferable. The sheath heater is a metal sheath provided with a heating element insulated from the sheath within the sheath. By disposing the internal heater 84 in the beverage, the beverage can be efficiently heated.

  The beverage in the high temperature tank 82 is heated by the internal heater 84 and is kept at a substantially constant high temperature (for example, 85 to 95 ° C.). For this reason, the beverage in the high-temperature tank 82 is completely sterilized and in a sterile state. A high temperature beverage pouring cock 5 a is connected to the upper portion of the high temperature tank 82 through a pipe 87. When the lever of the high-temperature beverage pouring cock 5a is operated and opened, the high-temperature beverage is poured out from the cock. When the high temperature beverage is poured out, the same amount of beverage is introduced from the beverage bottle 9 into the high temperature tank 82. Thus, the inside of the high temperature tank 82 is always full.

  The plurality (six in this case) of the connection portions 4 are all connected to each other to form one system. As shown in FIG. 25, all the connecting portions 4 are connected in a string shape in a daisy chain, and the pouring cock 5 is connected to the connecting portion 4 on one end side thereof, so that the connecting portion on the other end side is connected. 4 is connected to a high temperature tank 82 via a supply pipe 88. A circulation pipe 86 and a circulation pump 85 are connected to the lower side of the high-temperature tank 82. The circulation pipe 86 and the circulation pump 85 are for periodically circulating a high-temperature beverage through a beverage supply path.

  The supply path for the high temperature beverage has no sanitary problem since the bactericidal action is caused by the high temperature beverage itself maintained at a high temperature (for example, 85 to 95 ° C.). However, the supply path of the cooled beverage usually does not have such a bactericidal action, which may cause sanitary problems. In view of this, the beverage server 15 is configured such that the high-temperature beverage can be circulated through the supply route of the cooled beverage so that the regular sterilization operation can be automatically performed.

  The end of the circulation pipe 86 opposite to the circulation pump 85 is connected to the middle of the pipe connecting the extraction cock 5 and the connection part 4. Further, since the high-temperature tank 82 is connected to the connection portion 4 corresponding to the end opposite to the pouring cock 5 through the supply pipe 88, the connection portion 4 and the connection are all connected by starting the circulation pump 85. A high temperature beverage can be circulated through the pipe. For connection between the beverage bottle 9 and the connection portion 4, a connection cap 93 as shown in FIG. 4 is used. The connection cap 93 can be sealed between the connection portion 4 in a watertight state, and is preferably made of a heat resistant resin. Further, the connecting portion 4 is preferably made of a metal material having good thermal conductivity.

  Circulation pump 85 and internal heater 84 are controlled by circulation control unit 89. The beverage server 15 is normally energized continuously for 24 hours and is continuously operated for 24 hours. However, in general, the use frequency is extremely reduced in a time zone such as from 0:00 to 5:00. Therefore, the sterilization operation is performed in a time zone with a low use frequency. For example, the circulation control unit 89 automatically performs the sterilization operation from 3:00:00 to 3:15 AM.

  In the sterilization operation, the circulation pump 85 is activated to circulate the high temperature beverage to each part of the supply path. At this time, the temperature of the high temperature beverage is adjusted to a temperature suitable for circulation by controlling the internal heater 84. adjust. During normal operation, the high-temperature beverage is kept at 85 to 95 ° C. as described above, but this temperature is too high for the circulation pump 85 to cause a problem. There is also a risk that the circulation pump 85 may fail or its life may be significantly reduced. Therefore, during the sterilization operation, the temperature of the high-temperature beverage is reduced to 70 to 80 ° C., which is the allowable range of the circulation pump 85. Even at this temperature, there is no hindrance to the bactericidal action.

  Specifically, the circulation control unit 89 performs the following control. The circulation control unit 89 can detect the real time by a real time clock circuit or the like, and at 3:30 am every day, the internal heater 84 is controlled so that the temperature of the high temperature beverage is suitable for circulation. Reduce to ~ 80 ° C. And the circulation pump 85 is started and a high temperature drink is circulated to each part of a supply path | route. This sterilization operation is continued until 3:15 am. At 3:15 am, the circulation pump 85 is stopped and the temperature of the hot beverage is returned to 85 to 95 ° C. Thus, the sterilization operation returns to the normal operation. The execution time of the sterilization operation is merely an example, and a time zone with a low use frequency can be appropriately set according to the use environment. Further, the sterilization operation can be performed manually at an arbitrary time.

  In this drink server 15, since a high temperature drink can be poured out in addition to a cooled drink, convenience is improved. Furthermore, a sterilization operation in which a high temperature beverage is circulated in each part of the beverage supply path to perform a sterilization operation can be automatically executed. This eliminates the need for manual cleaning and sterilization operations, thereby reducing maintenance costs. And the reproduction | regeneration of bacteria etc. can be prevented and a favorable drink server can be provided also from a hygienic viewpoint. Although the case where the sterilization operation is automatically started by the circulation control unit 89 has been described here, the sterilization operation may be started manually.

  Next, the connection part 40 of another form is demonstrated with reference to drawings. FIG. 26 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the connection portion 40. An internal space 401 is formed inside the connection portion 40, and a connection pipe 45 is fixed so as to communicate with the internal space 401. In addition, a connection protrusion 402 for connecting to the beverage bottle 9 is fixed to the connection portion 40. The connection protrusion 402 may be integrally formed with the connection part 40. The connection protrusion 402 is a tubular member made of stainless steel having a beverage flow passage 403 formed in the center, and is fixed to the upper surface of the connection part 40 so as to protrude in the vertical direction.

  The flow path 403 connects the upper end of the connection protrusion 402 and the internal space 401, and the beverage in the beverage bottle 9 flows out into the internal space 401 through the flow path 403. The upper tip of the connection protrusion 402 is sharply formed as shown. The sharp tip portion breaks through the central portion of the cap 92a attached to the beverage bottle 9 and connects it to the inside of the beverage bottle 9. A packing 405 is fixed to the upper surface of the connection part 40, and the gap between the cap 92 a of the beverage bottle 9 and the connection part 40 is sealed by this packing 405.

  A long hole 404 is formed on the side surface of the connection protrusion 402. The long hole 404 is formed long in the axial direction of the tube. The long hole 404 communicates the outer peripheral side of the connection projection 402 with the flow passage 403, and the beverage flows into the flow passage 403 through the long hole 404. Since the beverage in the beverage bottle 9 flows into the flow passage 403 even through the long hole 404, all the beverage can flow out to the outside without remaining in the beverage bottle 9.

  FIG. 27 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the cap 92a of the beverage bottle 9 used together with the connecting portion 40. As shown in FIG. The beverage bottle 9 is preferably one in which a cap 92a having a structure as shown is attached and sold from the factory. As shown in the figure, a circular groove 921 is formed on the closing surface of the cap 92a. The groove 921 facilitates formation of a hole in the connection protrusion 402. The groove 921 may be formed on the inner surface side of the cap 92a. However, the cap is not limited to the grooved cap 92a as shown in FIG. 27, and may be a normal cap.

  FIG. 28 is a cross-sectional view showing a connection state between the connection portion 40 and the beverage bottle 9. The beverage bottle 9 has been sold with the cap 92a attached from the factory, and can be connected to the connecting portion 40 by being inverted without changing the cap. The closed surface of the cap 92a is cut along the groove 921, but the cut piece 922 is not completely separated from the cap 92a, and a part of the outer periphery is connected to the cap 92a. It is opened as follows. The beverage in the beverage bottle 9 flows into the connecting portion 40 through the flow passage 403 and the long hole 404. A gap between the cap 92 a and the connection portion 40 is sealed with a packing 405.

  When this connection part 40 is used, it can invert as it is, without replacing | exchanging the cap of the drink bottle 9, and can connect to the connection part 40, and the exchange operation | work of the drink bottle 9 is simplified greatly. In addition, when replacing the cap, there is a possibility that bacteria or foreign matter may enter the beverage bottle 9 when replacing the cap. However, the connection portion 40 does not require replacement of the cap and eliminates the entry of bacteria or foreign matter. can do. For this reason, the drink server excellent also in hygiene can be provided.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to significantly reduce the production cost and running cost of a beverage server using beverage containers such as plastic bottles sold for general consumers. Furthermore, it is possible to promote downsizing of the beverage server. In addition, the cooling efficiency of the beverage server can be improved and the precooling time can be greatly shortened. Thus, the beverage server of the present invention is low cost and space-saving, and is an optimal beverage server for home use and small business establishments. In addition, this invention is applicable to arbitrary drinks, such as drinking water, such as mineral water, and cold tea.

  According to the present invention, a sanitary beverage can be always poured out, and a small and inexpensive beverage server can be provided. In addition, the cooled beverage can be immediately poured out at an appropriate temperature after the beverage bottle has been replaced.

It is sectional drawing which shows the whole structure of the drink server 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the procedure until the drink bottle 9 is set to the drink server 1. FIG. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a structure of a connection part 4. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a structure of a connection cap 93. FIG. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a connection state between a connection cap 93 and a connection portion 4. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of a piercing portion 23. It is sectional drawing which shows the whole structure of the drink server 11 of 2nd Embodiment. It is AA arrow sectional drawing in FIG. It is a figure which shows the winding state of the cooling pipe 32 in the cooler 31. FIG. It is a figure which shows the structure of the opening / closing part 46 and the operation lever 453. FIG. It is a figure which shows the structure of the cooling support part 3a of the other form in the drink server. It is BB arrow sectional drawing in FIG. It is CC sectional view taken on the line in FIG. It is a figure which shows the structure of the cooling support part 3b of another form. It is a side view of the cooling support part 3b. It is a figure which shows the structure of the cooling support part 3c of another form. It is a side view of the cooling support part 3c. It is a figure which shows the structure of the cooling support part 3d of another form. It is sectional drawing which shows the drink server 1 using the cooler 31e of another form. It is sectional drawing which shows the whole structure of the drink server 12 of 3rd Embodiment. It is sectional drawing which shows the whole structure of the drink server 13 of 4th Embodiment. It is a top view which shows the whole structure of the drink server 14 of 5th Embodiment. It is DD sectional view taken on the line in FIG. It is sectional drawing which shows the whole structure of the drink server 15 of 6th Embodiment. It is EE arrow sectional drawing in FIG. It is sectional drawing which shows the structure of the connection part 40 of another form. It is sectional drawing which shows the structure of the cap 92a used with the connection part 40. FIG. It is sectional drawing which shows the connection state of the connection part 40 and the beverage bottle 9. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1,11,12,13 Beverage server 2 Bottle storage room 3,3a, 3b, 3c Cooling support 4,40 Connection 4a Hot beverage connection 5 Pouring cock 5a Hot beverage pouring cock 6 Server lower space 7 Cooling Unit 8 High-temperature tank 9 Beverage bottle 21 Wall surface 22 Upper cover 23 Drilling part 24 Drilling tool 25 Case 26 Spring 30c, 30d, 34 Bottle support part 31, 31a, 31c, 31d, 31e, 33 Cooler 32, 32a, 32c, 32d Cooling pipe 41 Upper space 42 Lower space 43 Protruding part 44 Communication hole 45 Connection pipe 46 Opening and closing part 461, 462 Communication hole 47 Cooling tank 61 Receiving part 71 Cooling control part 81 Heating heater 82 High temperature tank 83 Heat insulating material 84 Internal heating heater 85 Circulation Pump 86 Circulation piping 87 Piping 88 Supply pipe 89 Circulation control Portion 91 Portion 92, 92a Cap 93 Connection cap 94 O-ring 95 Valve seat 96 Valve 97 Movable member 98 Spring 99 Packing 401 Internal space 402 Connection projection 403 Flow passage 404 Long hole 405 Packing 451 Outer tube 452 Inner tube 453 Operation lever 921 Groove 922 Cutting piece

Claims (21)

A bottle storage room (2) for storing beverage bottles (9);
It is provided inside the bottle storage chamber (2), supports the lower side of the beverage bottle (9) with the mouth portion (91) facing downward by surface contact, and also makes surface contact with the beverage bottle (9). A cooling support (3) for cooling the beverage in the beverage bottle (9) by heat conduction through the unit;
A connection part (4) for connecting to the mouth part (91) of the beverage bottle (9) supported by the cooling support part (3) and facing the mouth part (91) downward;
A pouring cock (5) connected to the connecting part (4) for pouring out the beverage;
A beverage server comprising a perforated portion (23) for forming an air inflow hole in a bottom portion above the beverage bottle (9) supported by the cooling support portion (3). The beverage server according to claim 1,
The bottle storage chamber (2) is provided with a plurality of the connection portions (4) and is capable of storing a plurality of the beverage bottles (9). A beverage server according to claim 2, wherein
Beverage server having an opening / closing part (46) for opening and closing the inflow and outflow of the beverage with respect to the connection part (4). It is a drink server given in any 1 paragraph of Claims 1-3,
The said cooling support part (3) is a drink server provided with the cooler (31) of the structure which cast the cooling pipe (32) for distribute | circulating a cooling medium in the metal material. A beverage server according to claim 4, wherein
The cooler (31) is a beverage server in which the cooling pipe (32) made of stainless steel is cast in aluminum. The beverage server according to any one of claims 4 and 5,
The said cooler (31) is a drink server by which the said cooling pipe (32) is arrange | positioned so that the said drink bottle (9) may circulate. The beverage server according to any one of claims 4 and 5,
The bottle storage chamber (2) is provided with a plurality of the connection portions (4) and can store a plurality of the beverage bottles (9),
The cooler (31) is a beverage server in which the cooling pipe (32) is disposed between the plurality of beverage bottles (9) and the cooling pipe (32) is meandered. . The beverage server according to claim 7,
The said cooling support part (3c, 3d) is a drink server which joined the bottle support part (30c, 30d) for supporting the said drink bottle (9), and the said cooler (31c, 31d). It is a drink server given in any 1 paragraph of Claims 1-3,
The said cooling support part (3) is a drink server provided with the cooler (31e) of the structure which arranged the cooling pipe (32) for distribute | circulating a cooling medium in contact with outer periphery. The beverage server according to claim 1,
The said cooling support part (3) is a drink server which cools with the cooler (33) using a Peltier device. A beverage server according to claim 10, wherein
A cooling tank (47) provided below the connecting portion (4) and connected to the connecting portion (4);
The cooler (33) is disposed below the cooling tank (47), and cools the beverage bottle (9) and cools the cooling tank (47) via the cooling support (3). Beverage server that is. It is a drink server given in any 1 paragraph of Claims 1-11,
The mouth part (91) of the beverage bottle (9) is connected to the connection part (4) by attaching a connection cap (93) with an on-off valve,
Between the said connection cap (93) and the said connection part (4), the drink server sealed in the watertight state. It is a drink server given in any 1 paragraph of Claims 1-12,
The said perforation part (23) is installed in the upper cover (22) of the said bottle storage chamber (2), and the front-end | tip part formed in the needle shape of the perforation tool (24) is provided so that protrusion is possible. server. It is a drink server given in any 1 paragraph of Claims 1-13,
The said connection part (4) can be pulled out ahead integrally with the said pouring cock (5), The drink server which can be pulled out and wash | cleaned by pulling out the said connection part (4). It is a drink server given in any 1 paragraph of Claims 1-14,
The said cooling support part (3) is made into the shape which adapts the shape of the said drink bottle (9) made into application object, and is a drink server which made it difficult to use a drink bottle of a kind other than an adapted shape. The beverage server according to claim 1,
The bottle storage chamber (2) is capable of storing a plurality of the beverage bottles (9),
High temperature beverage connection part (4a) for connecting to the mouth part (11) of the beverage bottle (9) provided at the bottom part of the bottle storage chamber (2) and facing the mouth part (91) downward When,
A high-temperature tank (8) connected to the high-temperature beverage connection (4a) and storing the beverage supplied from the beverage bottle (9) in a heated state;
A beverage server having a high-temperature beverage dispensing cock (5a) connected to the high-temperature tank (8) and for dispensing the beverage in the high-temperature tank (8). The beverage server according to claim 1,
The bottle storage chamber (2) can store a plurality of the beverage bottles (9) and includes a plurality of the connection portions (4).
A high-temperature tank (8) connected to at least one connection part (4) and storing the beverage supplied from the beverage bottle (9) in a heated state;
A beverage server having a high-temperature beverage dispensing cock (5a) connected to the high-temperature tank (8) and for dispensing the beverage in the high-temperature tank (8). A beverage server according to claim 17,
A circulation pipe (86) for circulating the high-temperature beverage in the high-temperature tank (8) to the plurality of connection parts (4) and the pipes connected to them;
A beverage server comprising a circulation pump (85) for circulating the high-temperature beverage in the high-temperature tank (8) in the circulation pipe (86). A beverage server according to claim 18, comprising:
All the connecting portions (4) are connected to each other to form one system,
The pouring cock (5) is connected to one end side of the connecting portion (4), and the high-temperature tank (8) is connected to the connecting portion (4) on the other end side,
The circulation pipe (86) passes through all the connecting portions (4) from the connecting portion (4) on the side of the pouring cock (5) to the connecting portion (4) on the other end side. Beverage server that is piped to circulate. The beverage server according to any one of claims 18 and 19,
The mouth part (91) of the beverage bottle (9) is connected to the connection part (4) by attaching a connection cap (93) with an on-off valve,
The connection cap (93) is made of a heat resistant resin and can be sealed in a watertight manner with the connection portion (4).
The said connection part (4) is a drink server which consists of a metal material with favorable heat conductivity. It is a drink server given in any 1 paragraph of Claims 18-20,
A beverage server having circulation control means (89) for periodically starting and stopping the circulation pump (85).

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