JP2022106221A - Coffee bean grinder - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a coffee bean grinder that can obtain the ground beans of more stable quality and the more delicious ground beans concerning the coffee bean grinder for grinding coffee beans.SOLUTION: A coffee bean grinder 1 includes coffee bean grinding means 5 for grinding coffee beans, control means 11a for controlling the coffee bean grinding means 5, and memory means 11b for storing recipes (grinding recipe, beverage manufacturing recipe) when grinding the coffee beans. The control means 11a controls the coffee bean grinding means 5 on the basis of the recipes stored in the memory means 11b (coffee beans-grinding grain size, a ratio of the grain size, a grinding method (fine→coarse, coarse→fine), an amount of coffee beans, chaff removal strength (chaff removal rate)(%), and information of operating time shown in Fig. 43 (B) and (c) (change pattern of intervals of the blade of the grinder 5B)).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 40

Description

The present invention relates to a coffee bean grinder that grinds coffee beans.

A coffee beverage manufacturing apparatus for producing a coffee beverage has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1). The coffee beverage producing apparatus proposed in Patent Document 1 is equipped with a coffee bean grinder and a coffee beverage extractor. In addition, some are equipped with only a coffee bean grinder.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-30433

With conventional coffee bean grinders, it is desired to be able to obtain more stable quality ground beans and higher quality ground beans.

An object of the present invention is to provide a coffee bean grinder capable of obtaining more stable quality ground beans and higher quality ground beans.

The coffee bean grinder to solve the above purpose is
How to grind coffee beans and how to grind coffee beans
A control means for controlling the coffee bean grinding means and
A memory method to memorize recipes for grinding coffee beans,
It is a coffee bean grinder equipped with
The control means controls the coffee bean grinding means based on the recipe stored in the storage means.
It is characterized by that.

According to the coffee bean grinder of the present invention, it is possible to obtain more stable quality ground beans and higher quality ground beans.

A perspective view of a coffee bean grinder. Vertical cross-sectional view of the crusher. Partially broken perspective view of the separator. Vertical sectional view of the forming unit. FIG. 4 is a perspective view and a partially enlarged view of the forming unit of FIG. Comparative explanatory view of the cross-sectional area. Explanatory drawing of another example. The block diagram of the control device of the coffee bean grinder of FIG. A flowchart showing a control example executed by the control device. It is a figure which shows the example of data stored in a server. It is a figure which shows the information display device 12 which displays the recipe list. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a screen displayed when the recipe Re1 of "Daito Blend" on the left side is tapped on the display screen shown in FIG. 11. It is a figure which shows the information display device 12 which displays the recipe management application list. It is a figure which shows the start screen of the recipe management application of a tour. It is a figure which shows the explanatory screen about the setting of the extraction method of the 1st stage. It is a figure which shows the screen which inputs the ground particle size of a bean which is one of the parameters in grind. It is a figure which shows the screen about the input of the bean information of the 2nd stage. It is a figure which shows the screen about the selection of the bean information of the 2nd stage. It is a figure which shows the screen about the input of the varistor information of the 3rd stage. (A) is a flowchart showing a recipe creation method on the screen for inputting varistor information shown in FIG. 19, and (B) is a schematic diagram showing an outline of a recipe creation program. It is a figure which shows the screen about the selection of the varistor information of the 3rd stage. It is a figure which shows the start screen about the recipe card creation of the 4th stage. It is a figure which shows the input screen of a recipe card. It is a figure which shows the confirmation screen of the registration contents. It is a figure which shows the screen of the detailed display displayed by tapping the bean information icon Ci2 shown in FIG. 24. It is a figure which shows the recipe registration completion screen. (A) is a flowchart showing a characteristic recipe creation method in the tour, and (B) is a schematic diagram showing an outline of a recipe creation program. It is a figure which shows the parameter name which can be input in the recipe creation of an expert. It is a figure which shows the display screen which the 5 recipes are ranked and displayed. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a display screen displayed when the simple display 1806d of the third-ranked “August recommendation # 1” shown in FIG. 29 is tapped. It is a figure which shows the display screen which is displayed when the icon I5 of the first hot water supply amount is tapped. It is a figure which shows the data which manages the restriction of a recipe stored in the storage part 1303 of a server 1201. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a display screen displayed when the simple display 1805d of the second-ranked “original recipe 004” shown in FIG. 29 is tapped. It is a figure which shows the screen when the icon I5 of the first main hot water supply amount of the recipe with the restriction of prohibition of modification is tapped. In the display screen shown in FIG. 12, it is a figure which shows how the menu item is expanded by tapping the menu button 120m prepared in the upper right. It is a figure which shows the display screen which corrects the parameter of the delivery pressure by the air pressure from a compressor 70. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a state in which a comment is displayed on the recipe display screen shown in FIG. 30, and (B) is a state in which a comment is displayed on the recipe display screen shown in FIG. 33. It is a figure which shows an example. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a state in which a part of a comment is displayed on the recipe display screen shown in FIG. 30, and (B) is a diagram showing one of the comments on the recipe display screen shown in FIG. 33. It is a figure which shows an example of the state which the part is displayed. It is a figure which shows the state at the time of inputting the order information. It is a figure which shows the state at the time of inputting the order information. It is a figure which shows the state at the time of inputting the order information. It is a figure which shows the state at the time of change of order information. It is a figure which shows an example of the control parameter of a grinder 5B with respect to an order. It is a figure which shows an example of the display during execution of grind processing. It is a flowchart which shows the coffee bean grinding method.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<1. Coffee bean grinder ＞
The coffee bean grinder 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the coffee bean grinder 1. The coffee bean grinder 1 includes a storage device 4, a crushing device 5, a control device 11 (not shown in FIG. 1) for controlling these, and an information display device 12. The information display device 12 is provided in the hopper 40 of the storage device 4. The information display device 12 is a touch panel type display connected to the control device 11 for performing various controls of the coffee bean grinder 1, and in addition to displaying various information, input by a manager or a beverage consumer. It is possible to accept. Further, the information display device 12 is provided with a camera 1230.

<1-1. Storage device>
The storage device 4 includes a hopper 40 in which roasted coffee beans are stored. Although one hopper 40 is provided in the present embodiment, a configuration in which a plurality of hoppers 40 are provided may be provided. Further, when a plurality of hoppers 40 are provided, roasted coffee beans having different types and roasting degrees may be stored separately. The hopper 40 is provided with a delivery mechanism (not shown) for delivering roasted coffee beans to the downstream side, and the roasted coffee beans are supplied to the crushing device 5 by this delivery mechanism.

<1-2. Crusher>
The crushing apparatus 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 2 is a vertical sectional view of the crushing device 5. The crushing device 5 includes grinders 5A and 5B, and a separating device 6. The grinders 5A and 5B are mechanisms for grinding roasted coffee beans supplied from the storage device 4. The grinding machine 5A is a grinding machine for crushing unnecessary substances adhering to coffee beans to a certain size (for example, about 1/4) in order to facilitate separation. Further, the grinding machine 5B is a grinding machine for turning coffee beans crushed by the grinding machine 5A into ground coffee beans having a desired particle size. Therefore, these grinders 5A and 5B have different grain sizes for grinding beans, and the grinding machine 5B has a finer grain size than the grinding machine 5A. The particle size of the ground beans in the grinder 5B may be adjusted by adjusting the distance between the rotary blade 58b and the fixed blade 57b, although an error (about ± 5 μm) may occur.

<1-2-1. Grinder>
The grinder 5A includes a motor 52a (see FIG. 1) and a main body 53a. The motor 52a is a drive source for the grinder 5A. The main body 53a is a unit for accommodating the cutter, and has a rotating shaft 54a as shown in FIG. A gear 55a is provided on the rotary shaft 54a, and the driving force of the motor 52a is transmitted to the rotary shaft 54a via the gear 55a.

As shown in FIG. 2, the rotary shaft 54a is provided with a rotary blade 58a which is a cutter. Further, a fixed blade 57a, which is a cutter, is provided around the rotary blade 58a. The inside of the main body 53a communicates with the input port 50a (see FIG. 2) and the discharge port 51a (see FIG. 1). The roasted coffee beans supplied from the storage device 4 enter the main body 53a from the input port 50a formed on the side of the main body 53a, and are sandwiched between the rotary blade 58a and the fixed blade 57a shown in FIG. It is crushed so that it can be crushed. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a restraining plate 56a is provided above the rotary blade 58a of the rotating shaft 54a, and the restraining plate 56a suppresses the roasted coffee beans from escaping to the upper side. In the grinder 5A, roasted coffee beans are crushed to, for example, about 1/4. The crushed ground beans are discharged from the discharge port 51a to the separation device 6.

The roasted coffee beans supplied to the charging port 50a may be supplied at a height such that they hit the side surface of the roasted coffee beans, not from above the rotary blade 58a. In that case, since the roasted coffee beans are suppressed from escaping to the upper side by the rotary blade 58a, it is not necessary to provide the restraining plate 56a.

The grinder 5A may change the size of the roasted coffee beans discharged after being crushed by changing the rotation speed of the rotary blade 58a. Further, the distance between the rotary blade 58a and the fixed blade 57a may be changed by manually adjusting the distance.

The separation device 6 is a mechanism for separating unnecessary substances from the ground beans. The separating device 6 is arranged between the grinding machine 5A and the grinding machine 5B. That is, in the case of the present embodiment, the roasted coffee beans supplied from the storage device 4 are first coarsely ground by the grinder 5A, and unnecessary substances are separated from the coarsely ground beans by the separation device 6. The coarsely ground beans from which unnecessary substances have been separated are finely ground by a grinder 5B. The unnecessary substances separated by the separating device 6 are typically chaff and fine powder. These may reduce the taste of coffee beverages. The separation device 6 is a mechanism for separating unnecessary substances by the suction force of air, and the details thereof will be described later.

The grinder 5B includes a motor 52b (see FIG. 1) and a main body 53b. The motor 52b is a drive source for the grinder 5B. The main body 53b is a unit for accommodating the cutter, and has a rotating shaft 54b as shown in FIG. The rotary shaft 54b is provided with a pulley 55b, and the driving force of the motor 52b is transmitted to the rotary shaft 54b via the belt 59b and the pulley 55b.

As shown in FIG. 2, the rotary shaft 54b is also provided with a rotary blade 58b, and a fixed blade 57b is provided above the rotary blade 58b. The inside of the main body 53b communicates with the input port 50b and the discharge port 51b (see FIG. 1). The ground beans falling from the separating device 6 enter the main body 53b from the charging port 50b, and are further crushed so as to be sandwiched between the rotary blade 58b and the fixed blade 57b. The ground beans crushed into powder are discharged from the discharge port 51b. The particle size of the ground beans in the grinder 5B can be adjusted by adjusting the distance between the rotary blade 58b and the fixed blade 57b.

The grinding of roasted coffee beans may be a single grinder (one-step grinding). However, by performing the two-step pulverization with two grinders 5A and 5B as in the present embodiment, the particle size of the ground beans can be easily made uniform, and the degree of extraction of the coffee liquor can be made constant. When crushing beans, heat may be generated due to friction between the cutter and the beans. By performing two-step crushing, it is possible to suppress heat generation due to friction during crushing and prevent deterioration of ground beans (for example, deterioration of flavor).

Further, by going through the steps of coarse grinding → separation of unnecessary substances → fine grinding, when separating unnecessary substances such as chaff, the mass difference between the unnecessary substances and the ground beans (necessary part) can be increased. This can improve the separation efficiency of unnecessary substances and prevent the ground beans (necessary portion) from being separated as unnecessary substances. Further, by interposing the separation treatment of unnecessary substances using air suction between the coarse grinding and the fine grinding, it is possible to suppress the heat generation of the ground beans by air cooling. This also prevents the ground beans from deteriorating (for example, losing their flavor).

<1-2-2. Separator>
Next, the separation device 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. 3 is a partially broken perspective view of the separating device 6. The separation device 6 includes a suction unit 6A and a forming unit 6B. The forming unit 6B is a hollow body that forms a separation chamber SC (see FIG. 2) through which ground beans that freely fall from the grinding machine 5A pass. The suction unit 6A communicates with the separation chamber SC in a direction intersecting the passing direction of the ground beans (vertical direction in the case of the present embodiment) (left-right direction in the case of the present embodiment), and sucks the air in the separation chamber SC. It is a unit to do. By sucking the air in the separation chamber SC, lightweight objects such as chaff and fine powder are sucked. This makes it possible to separate unwanted substances from the ground beans.

The suction unit 6A is a centrifugal separation type mechanism. The suction unit 6A includes a blower unit 60A and a recovery container 60B. In the case of this embodiment, the blower unit 60A is a fan motor and exhausts the air in the recovery container 60B upward.

The recovery container 60B includes a separably engaged upper 61 and a lower 62. The lower portion 62 has a bottomed tubular shape with an open upper portion, and forms a space for accumulating unnecessary substances. The upper portion 61 constitutes a lid portion attached to the opening of the lower portion 62. As shown in FIG. 3, the upper portion 61 includes a cylindrical outer peripheral wall 61a and an exhaust stack 61b formed coaxially with the outer peripheral wall 61a. The blower unit 60A is fixed to the upper portion 61 above the exhaust stack 61b so as to suck the air in the exhaust stack 61b. The upper portion 61 also includes a cylindrical connection portion 61c extending radially. The connecting portion 61c is connected to the forming unit 6B and communicates the separation chamber SC with the collection container 60B. The connection portion 61c is open to the side of the exhaust stack 61b.

By driving the blower unit 60A, the airflow indicated by the arrows d1 to d3 in FIG. 3 is generated. Due to this air flow, air containing unnecessary substances is sucked from the separation chamber SC into the recovery container 60B through the connection portion 61c. Since the connection portion 61c is open to the side of the exhaust stack 61b, the air containing unnecessary substances swirls around the exhaust stack 61b. Unwanted matter D in the air falls due to its weight and is collected in a part of the recovery container 60B (accumulated on the bottom surface of the lower portion 62). The air is exhausted upward through the inside of the exhaust stack 61b.

A plurality of fins 61d are integrally formed on the peripheral surface of the exhaust stack 61b. The plurality of fins 61d are arranged in the circumferential direction of the exhaust stack 61b. The individual fins 61d are inclined obliquely with respect to the axial direction of the exhaust stack 61b. By providing such a fin 61, the swirling around the exhaust stack 61b of the air containing the unnecessary substance D is promoted. Further, the fin 61 promotes the separation of the unnecessary substance D. As a result, the length of the suction unit 6A in the vertical direction can be suppressed, which contributes to the miniaturization of the device.

Further, in the present embodiment, the forming unit 6B is arranged in the drop path of the ground beans by the grinders 5A and 5B, while the centrifugal suction unit 6A is arranged on the side of the drop path. The mechanism of the centrifugal separation method tends to be long in the vertical direction, but by arranging the suction unit 6A laterally away from the drop path, the suction unit 6A can be arranged side by side with respect to the grinding machine 5A and the grinding machine 5B. Can be done. This contributes to reducing the vertical length of the device. In particular, when two-step grinding is performed by two grinders 5A and 5B as in the present embodiment, the length of the device in the vertical direction tends to be long. Therefore, such an arrangement of the suction unit 6A is a small size of the device. It is effective for conversion.

The forming unit 6B will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. FIG. 4 is a vertical sectional view of the forming unit 6B. FIG. 5 is a perspective view and a partially enlarged view of the forming unit 6B. FIG. 6 is a plan view of the forming unit 6B, and is a comparative explanatory view of cross-sectional areas.

In the case of the present embodiment, the forming unit 6B is formed by connecting two members divided into upper and lower halves. The forming unit 6B includes a pipe portion 63 and a separation chamber forming portion 64, and has a spoon shape in a plan view. The pipe portion 63 is a tubular body that forms a communication passage 63a with the suction unit 6A, and extends in the lateral direction (direction intersecting the center line CL described later). The separation chamber forming portion 64 is a circular hollow body having an opening in the vertical direction at the center, which is connected to the pipe portion 63 and forms the separation chamber SC.

In the present embodiment, when separating unnecessary substances from the ground beans, a method is adopted in which lateral wind pressure is applied to the ground beans falling from the grinding machine 5A to suck the unnecessary substances. This is advantageous in that the length in the vertical direction can be shortened as compared with the centrifugal separation method.

The separation chamber forming portion 64 includes a tubular portion 65 extending in the vertical direction. The tubular portion 65 projects into the separation chamber SC from the central portion in the vertical direction to the lower portion. The tubular portion 65 has an opening 65a at one upper end, and the opening 65a forms an input port for ground beans that communicates with the separation chamber SC. The opening 65a is located outside the separation chamber SC and is connected to the discharge port 51a (see FIG. 2) of the grinding machine 5A. As a result, the ground beans that fall from the discharge port 51a are introduced into the separation chamber forming portion 64 without leakage. The tubular portion 65 has an opening 65b at the other end on the lower side. The opening 65b is located in the separation chamber SC. Since the opening 65b faces the separation chamber SC, the ground beans falling from the discharge port 51a are introduced into the separation chamber SC without leakage.

In the case of the present embodiment, the tubular portion 65 has a cylindrical shape, and the opening 65a and the opening 65b have a concentric circular shape located on the center line CL. This makes it easier for the ground beans that fall from the discharge port 51a to pass through the tubular portion 65. The tubular portion 65 has a tapered shape in which the cross-sectional area of the internal space gradually decreases from the opening 65a side toward the opening 65b side. Since the inner wall of the tubular portion 65 has a mortar shape, the falling ground beans easily collide with the inner wall. The ground beans that fall from the grinding machine 5A may come in close contact with each other and fall as a lump. If the ground beans are in a lump state, the efficiency of separating unnecessary substances may decrease. In the case of the present embodiment, the lumpy ground beans collide with the inner wall of the tubular portion 65, so that the lumps can be broken and unnecessary substances can be easily separated.

The inner wall of the tubular portion 65 is not limited to the shape of a mortar in terms of breaking the mass of ground beans. If there is a part in the middle of the tubular part 65 where the cross-sectional area of the internal space is smaller than that of the opening 65a, and there is an inner wall that is inclined (not horizontal) with respect to the center line CL, it will collide with the mass. While promoting, the ground beans can be dropped smoothly. Further, the cylindrical portion 65 does not have to protrude into the separation chamber SC, and may have only a portion protruding upward from the outer surface of the separation chamber forming portion 64. However, by projecting the tubular portion 65 into the separation chamber SC, the wind speed around the tubular portion 65 can be improved. Therefore, in the region R1 relatively far from the pipe portion 63, the effect of separating unnecessary substances by the wind pressure can be enhanced.

The separation chamber forming unit 64 has a discharge port 66 communicating with the separation chamber SC from which the ground beans after separating unnecessary substances are discharged. In the case of the present embodiment, the discharge port 66 is located below the opening 65b, and the ground beans that have passed through the tubular portion 65 pass through the separation chamber SC and freely fall from the discharge port 66. In the case of the present embodiment, the discharge port 66 is a circular opening located on the center line CL, and is an opening concentric with the openings 65a and 65b. Therefore, the ground beans can easily pass through the separation chamber forming portion 64 by free fall, and it is possible to prevent the ground beans from accumulating in the separation chamber forming portion 64.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the case of the present embodiment, the cross-sectional area SC2 of the discharge port 66 is larger than the cross-sectional area SC1 of the opening 65b. In the case of the present embodiment, the opening 65b and the discharge port 66 overlap each other when viewed in the vertical direction. Therefore, when the opening 65b is projected vertically onto the discharge port 66, the opening 65b fits inside the discharge port 66. In other words, the opening 65b fits within the region extending the discharge port 66 in the vertical direction. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the opening 65b and the discharge port 66 are not on the same center line but overlap each other, or at least one of them is not circular but overlaps.

The ratio of the cross-sectional area SC1 to the cross-sectional area SC2 is, for example, 95% or less or 85% or less, and for example, 60% or more or 70% or more. Since the openings 65b and the discharge port 66 are concentric circles, they overlap each other when viewed in the CL direction of the center line. Therefore, the ground beans that freely fall from the opening 65b are easily discharged from the discharge port 66. Further, it is possible to prevent the falling ground beans from colliding with the edge of the discharge port 66 and bouncing toward the pipe portion 63 side, and to prevent the necessary ground beans from being sucked into the suction unit 6A. Although it has been exemplified that the opening area of one end opening (for example, 65a) is smaller than the opening area of the discharge port (for example, 66), the opening area of the discharge port (for example, 66) and the opening of one end opening (for example, 65a) have been exemplified. The area may be the same, or the opening area of one end opening (for example, 65a) may be larger than the opening area of the discharge port (for example, 66). Although it has been exemplified that the opening area of the other end opening (for example, 65b) is smaller than the opening area of the discharge port (for example, 66), the opening area of the discharge port (for example, 66) and the other end opening (for example, 65b). The opening area may be the same, or the opening area of the other end opening (for example, 65b) may be larger than the opening area of the discharge port (for example, 66). Although it is illustrated that air is sucked from the discharge port 66 and the input port (for example, 65a, 65a') by the suction unit (for example, 6A), it is larger than the amount of air sucked from the input port (for example, 65a, 65a'). The amount of air sucked from the discharge port 66 may be larger. This is realized by the fact that the other end opening (for example, 65b) protrudes into the separation chamber and that the cross-sectional area of the discharge port 66 is larger than the size of the opening area of the one end opening (for example, 65a). It may be realized by the size of the cross-sectional area of the discharge port 66 being larger than the size of the opening area of the other end opening (for example, 65b), or the separation chamber from the one end opening (for example, 65a). It may be realized that the distance from the discharge port 66 to the separation chamber is shorter than the distance to the exhaust pipe 61b, or from the discharge port 66 to the exhaust pipe 61b rather than the distance from one end opening (for example, 65a) to the exhaust pipe 61b. It may be realized by a short distance, or it may be realized by a distance from the discharge port 66 to the blower unit 60A rather than a distance from one end opening (for example, 65a) to the blower unit 60A. One of the inner wall portions of the members (63 to 65) constituting the forming unit 6B and the separation chamber SC, the tubular portion 65, and the other end opening (for example, 65b), but at least one of the grinders (5A and 5B). ) May be directly or indirectly in contact with the grinding machine, and the vibration caused by the rotation of the grinding machine may be transmitted and vibrated. For example, in the case of the coffee bean grinder 1 in the embodiment, since they are in direct or indirect contact with each other, the members (63 to 65) constituting the forming unit 6B and the separation chamber SC during the operation of the grinder. One of the inner wall portions, the tubular portion 65, or the other end opening (for example, 65b) vibrates, and the turbulent air generated in the separation chamber SC due to the vibration causes the separation chamber SC to be separated from the other end opening (for example, 65b). A brake is applied to a light unnecessary object that enters the space, and the unnecessary object is easily sucked by a suction unit (for example, 6A). In particular, the forming unit 6B is in direct contact with the grinding machine 5A and the grinding machine 5A of the grinding machines 5B as in the coffee bean grinder 1 in the embodiment, but the forming unit is brought into direct contact with one grinding machine in this way. A moderate vibration may be applied to 6B to facilitate suction of light unnecessary substances.

In the case of the present embodiment, the air sucked by the suction unit 6A is mainly sucked from the discharge port 66. Therefore, a gap is provided between the discharge port 66 and the input port 50b of the grinder 5B, and air suction is promoted. The arrow d4 schematically shows the direction of the air flow of the air sucked by the suction unit 6A. By sucking air from the discharge port 66, unnecessary substances are less likely to be discharged from the discharge port 66, and the separation performance between the ground beans and the unnecessary substances can be improved. The air sucked by the suction unit 6A is also sucked from the opening 65a.

A turbulent flow promoting portion 67 is formed on the peripheral wall defining the discharge port 66. The turbulence promoting unit 67 causes turbulence in the air sucked from the discharge port 66 to the separation chamber SC. By forming the turbulence promoting portion 67, turbulence is likely to occur particularly in the region R2 between the opening 65b and the discharge port 66. Further, in the case of the present embodiment, since the wind speed is improved around the tubular portion 65, the generation of turbulent flow in the region R2 can be synergistically promoted.

The ground beans charged into the charging port 65a are agitated under the influence of turbulent flow when passing through the region R2. In the case of the present embodiment, in particular, since the cross-sectional area SC2 of the discharge port 66 is larger than the cross-sectional area SC1 of the opening 65b as described above, the ground beans always pass through the region R2. Turbulence facilitates the separation of unwanted material such as chaff and fines from the ground beans. Therefore, even if the separation chamber SC is a small space, the separation efficiency of unnecessary substances can be improved, and in particular, it contributes to reducing the vertical length of the separation chamber SC, as in the present embodiment. It is advantageous for downsizing of the apparatus when two-step grinding is performed by two grinders 5A and 5B.

In the case of the present embodiment, the turbulence promoting unit 67 includes a plurality of turbulence promoting elements 67a. The turbulence promoting element 67a is a protrusion protruding downward in the vertical direction. The projecting direction of the turbulence promoting element 67a may be any direction, but the direction within the range from the lower direction to the radial inner direction is preferable in terms of facilitating the generation of turbulent flow in the separation chamber SC. be. When the protruding direction is downward as in the present embodiment, the fallen ground beans are not caught, which is more preferable.

The cross-sectional shape of the turbulence promoting element 67a is such that a trapezoidal quadrangular prism is arranged so that the upper bottom of the cross section faces the center line CL direction, and the inside of the tip portion is chamfered 67b. The shape of the turbulence promoting element 67a is not limited to the shape of the present embodiment, but a shape that makes the shape of the discharge port 66 three-dimensionally complicated is preferable.

In the case of the present embodiment, the turbulence promoting element 67a is repeatedly formed in the peripheral direction d5 of the discharge port 66. As a result, air is blown into the region R2 from multiple directions, and the generation of turbulent flow is promoted. The pitches of the adjacent turbulence promoting elements 67a may be different pitches, but in the present embodiment, they are equal pitches. Twelve turbulence promoting elements 67a are formed, but the number of turbulence promoting elements 67a is arbitrary.

<1-2-3. Other configuration examples>
Another configuration example of the separation chamber forming portion 64 will be described with reference to FIG. 7. The turbulence promoting element 67a may be a notch or a hole as well as a protrusion. The example of EX1 in FIG. 7 exemplifies an example in which the turbulence promoting element 67a is a through hole formed in the peripheral wall of the discharge port 66. Such holes can also promote the generation of turbulence in the region R2.

The example of EX2 in FIG. 7 shows an example in which the tubular portion 65 is not provided. Also in this case, it is preferable that the cross-sectional area SC2 of the discharge port 66 is larger than the cross-sectional area SC1'of the input port 65a'.

The opening 65b of the tubular portion 65 may be an opening on an inclined surface instead of an opening on a horizontal plane. In the example of EX3 of FIG. 7, the lower end of the tubular portion 65 on the pipe portion 63 side protrudes downward from the lower end on the opposite side. By doing so, the ground beans are easily guided to the region R1 side, the residence time of the ground beans in the separation chamber SC can be lengthened, and the separation effect can be enhanced.

<2. Control device>
The control device 11 of the coffee bean grinder 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram of the control device 11.

The control device 11 controls the entire coffee bean grinder 1. The control device 11 includes a processing unit 11a, a storage unit 11b, and an I / F (interface) unit 11c. The processing unit 11a is a processor such as a CPU. The storage unit 11b is, for example, a RAM or a ROM. The recipe is stored in the storage unit 11b. The recipe includes information on various conditions for grinding coffee beans, bean information, recipe creator information, recipe creator comments, and the like. The I / F unit 11c includes an input / output interface for inputting / outputting signals between the external device and the processing unit 11a. The I / F unit 11c also includes a communication interface capable of data communication with the server 16 and the mobile terminal 17 via a communication network 15 such as the Internet. The server 16 can communicate with a mobile terminal 17 such as a smartphone via the communication network 15, and can receive information such as reservations for coffee ground beans production and impressions from the consumer's mobile terminal 17, for example. be. A coffee bean grinder 1, a server 16, and a mobile terminal 17 are included to form a coffee bean grinder system GS for grind coffee beans.

The processing unit 11a executes the program stored in the storage unit 11b, and controls the storage device 4 and the crushing device 5 according to the recipe. More specifically, the processing unit 11a controls the actuator group 14 according to the recipe, and controls the actuator group 14 based on the instruction from the information display device 12, the detection result of the sensor group 13, or the instruction from the server 16. do. The sensor group 13 is various sensors (for example, an operating position detection sensor of the mechanism) provided in the storage device 4 and the crushing device 5. The actuator group 14 is various actuators (for example, a motor or the like) provided in the storage device 4 and the crushing device 5.

<3. Operation control example>
An example of control processing of the coffee bean grinder 1 executed by the processing unit 11a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 shows an example of a control process for producing ground coffee beans. This process is an example of executing the grind process according to the order information from the outside of the coffee bean grinder 1 (for example, the server 16 or the mobile terminal 17).

In step S1, it is determined whether or not the order information of the ground coffee beans has been accepted. If the order information is not accepted, this step S1 is repeatedly executed. Then, when the order information is received, the process proceeds to step S2. The specific contents of the order information will be described later.

In step S2, the received order information is displayed on the information display device 12, and the process proceeds to step S3.

In step S3, it is determined whether or not the coffee bean grind start operation has been accepted. If the grind start operation is not accepted, the process proceeds to step S4, and if the grind start operation is accepted, the process proceeds to step S6.

In step S4, it is determined whether or not the order information change operation has been accepted. If the order information change operation is accepted, the process proceeds to step S5, and if the order information change operation is not accepted, the process returns to step S3.

In step S5, the received order information is updated according to the order information change operation, and the process returns to step S3.

The order information received in steps S4 and S5 can be changed between the time when the order information is received and the time when the grind start operation is received. The grind start operation and the order information change operation are not limited to the operation of the information display device 12, and the operation from the mobile terminal 17 may be accepted, and the information of this operation is transmitted to the coffee bean grinder 1. As long as it is, the transmission route may be any route.

In step S6, the coffee bean grind processing is executed. First, the amount of roasted coffee beans based on the recipe or the amount directly specified in the order information is supplied from the storage device 4 to the grinding machine 5A. The crushed coffee beans in the grinding machine 5A are supplied to the grinding machine 5B after the unnecessary substances are separated by the separating device 6. In this grinder 5B, coffee beans are ground while changing the distance between the fixed blade 57b and the rotary blade 58b at predetermined intervals (for example, in increments of 50 μm) according to the grain size of the beans included in the recipe. Alternatively, the coffee beans are ground while changing the distance between the fixed blade 57b and the rotary blade 58b at predetermined intervals (for example, in increments of 50 μm) according to the bean grinding particle size directly specified in the order information, and the coffee ground beans are discharged. It is discharged from the outlet 51b. When this grinding process is completed, the process for producing ground coffee beans is completed.

In the above example, the case where the grind processing is executed according to the order information from the outside of the coffee bean grinder 1 has been described, but the order information may be directly input to the coffee bean grinder 1 using the information display device 12. good. In the case of this configuration, step S2, step S4, and step S5 in FIG. 9 may be deleted.

Further, in the above example, the order information can be changed between the time when the order information is received and the time when the grind start operation is received. May be started.

<4. Recipe>
The recipe will be described in detail below. The recipe includes a grind recipe that includes only grind information for grinding coffee beans, and beverage production that includes information on various production conditions for producing coffee beverages, such as coffee beverage extraction conditions in addition to grind information. There is a recipe. In the coffee bean grinder 1, the grind process S6 shown in FIG. 9 can be executed as long as there is a grind recipe, but if the beverage production recipe is displayed on the information display device 12, the coffee executed after the grind process is executed. In some cases, the grind conditions may be modified in view of the conditions of the beverage extraction process, and a better quality coffee beverage may be obtained.

The storage unit 11b shown in FIG. 8 may continue to store the recipe, or only while the recipe is acquired from the server 16 before the grind processing S6 is started and the grind processing S6 is being executed. After storing and finishing the grind processing S6, the recipe may be deleted from the storage unit 11b. Alternatively, only a part of the information (for example, bean information and recipe creator information) of the recipe is stored in the storage unit 11b, and the remaining information of the recipe is stored from the server 16 before the grind processing is started. (For example, information on various conditions for grinding coffee beans) may be acquired, and after the grind processing is completed, the remaining information may be deleted from the storage unit 11b. The recipe stored in the storage unit 11b is encrypted.

Further, the recipes are stored in a database and managed on the server 16.

10 (A) to 10 (C) are diagrams showing an example of data stored in the server 16. FIG. 10A is data 1500 stored in the beverage information database. The data 1500 includes recipe ID 1501, creator information 1502 indicating the creator of the recipe, production number information 1503 indicating the number of times the beverage has been selected and produced by the user in the past, raw material information, production method, types 1512, 1513. .. The raw material information includes bean information 1504 indicating the type of beans, production area information 1505 indicating the production area of beans, and roasting degree information 1506 indicating the roasting degree of beans. Further, the production method includes an amount of beans used in one extraction of 1507, a grain size of beans 1508, a steaming water amount of 1509, a steaming time of 1510, and an extraction amount of 1511. Of these information, the most necessary information for the grind treatment S6 is the ground grain size of beans 1508, but other information may also be needed when considering the ground grain size of beans 1508. Type 1512 is type information indicating whether the beverage is a hot beverage or iced beverage, and type 1513 is type information indicating the flavor of the beverage. In the present embodiment, the manufacturing number information 1503 is described as the number of times that the beverage corresponding to the manufacturing number information 1503 is manufactured by the plurality of beverage manufacturing devices, but the manufacturing number information 1503 is provided for each beverage manufacturing device. May be stored.

FIG. 10B is exemplary data 1520 of the user information database. The user may be a store, a clerk or a customer of the store. The data 1520 includes ID information 1521 indicating a user identifier, name information 1522 indicating a user's name, age information 1523 indicating the user's age, and gender information 1524 indicating the user's gender. In one example, the data 1520 may further include information corresponding to the user's address, user's nickname information, and user's photo data.

FIG. 10C is exemplary data 1530 of the grind history database. The data 1530 includes user information 1531 regarding the user who instructed the grind, date and time information 1532 regarding the grind date and time, recipe ID 1533 used in the grind processing S6, machine ID 1534 corresponding to the coffee bean grinder 1 that performed the grind processing S6, and the coffee. Includes store ID 1535 corresponding to the store where the bean grinder 1 is installed. In one example, the data 1530 may further include price information corresponding to the price of the ground beans of the ground coffee. In addition, a coffee beverage manufacturing history database may be stored in the same manner as the grind history database.

The data 1500, 1510, and 1530 described above may also be stored in the storage unit 11b of the control device 11 in the coffee bean grinder 1.

Hereinafter, a beverage manufacturing recipe will be described as an example. In the following explanation, when we simply refer to a recipe, we mean a beverage manufacturing recipe.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an information display device 12 on which a recipe list is displayed.

A recipe list is displayed on the display unit of the information display device 12 shown in FIG. The display screen of this recipe list may be the home screen of the display unit of the information display device 12, or is a selection screen selected from the menu items expanded by tapping the menu button 120 m displayed on the upper right. May be good.

In the recipe list shown in FIG. 11, three recipes are simply displayed. Tap the previous page icon 120b displayed on the left end to simply display the three recipes on the previous page, and tap the next page icon 120f displayed on the right end to simply display the three recipes on the next page. In FIG. 11, the recipe Re1 with the recipe name "Daito Blend" is simply displayed on the left side, the recipe Re2 with the recipe name "Pakamara Morning" is simply displayed in the center, and the recipe name "G shop original" is displayed on the right side. Recipe Re3 is displayed in a simple manner. All of these three recipes Re1, Re2, and Re3 have just been created, and the indication "NEW" indicating that they are new works is displayed in the upper right corner.

Here, the recipe has some overlap with the explanation so far, but I will explain it again. The recipe includes information on various manufacturing conditions for producing a beverage, bean information, recipe creator information, and the like. That is, the recipe is used for some or all steps in the production of beverages.

Bean information and creator information included in the recipe are displayed when the user selects a beverage. Information on manufacturing conditions is a parameter (set value) used in a part or all of the manufacturing process of a beverage.

In each recipe Re1, Re2, Re3, a production area display Rm indicating the production area of beans is displayed in the upper left corner. Below the production area display Rm, a name display Rb indicating the name of the beans is displayed. Below the name display Rb, a roasting degree display Rr indicating the roasting degree of beans is graphically displayed. Further, below that, icons Rih and Ric indicating Type 1 (whether the beverage is a hot beverage or an iced beverage) described with reference to FIG. 10 are displayed. An icon indicating type 2 (type information indicating the flavor of the beverage) described with reference to FIG. 10 may also be displayed. In any of the recipes Re1, Re2, and Re3 shown in FIG. 11, the hot beverage icon Rih is lit and the iced beverage icon Ric is grayed out. The recipe name display Rn is displayed in the central portion of the recipe in the vertical direction, and the image Im is displayed together with the name of the recipe creator below the recipe name display Rn. This image Im is an image taken by the recipe creator (creator in FIG. 15A). In the recipe Re1 of "Daito Blend" on the left side, the image Im of the face is displayed together with the name of "M.FFFFFF" of the barista. In the recipe Re2 of "Pakamara Morning" in the center, the image Im of the face is displayed together with the name of "S.VVVV" of the barista. In the recipe Re3 of "G shop original" on the right side, the image Im of the face is displayed together with the name of "Taro Koda", the manager of G shop. And at the bottom, the price Pr of the coffee beans used in the recipe is displayed.

Tap the displayed recipe to display the details of that recipe.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a screen displayed when the recipe Re1 of “Daito Blend” on the left side is tapped on the display screen shown in FIG.

The display unit of the information display device 12 shown in FIG. 12 displays recipe information based on a recipe card (see FIG. 23) described later. Here, the recipe information of "Daito Blend" is displayed. Compared with the simple display recipe Re1 shown in FIG. 11, the details of the taste such as the bitterness display Ra1 and the acidity display Ra2 are displayed graphically. In addition, the comment Rc of the recipe creator is also displayed. Further, along with the image Im, the introduction Rh of the recipe creator is also displayed on this screen. Image Im in FIG. 12 is an image taken by the creator of this recipe. In addition, a paid icon Rip indicating that this recipe is a paid recipe is also displayed in the upper right. The paid icon Rip shown in FIG. 12 indicates that the charge has been made. The "Daito Blend" recipe is a recipe that is open to the public as a paid recipe with manufacturing restrictions that cannot be used to make coffee beverages without a charge. The term "open house" as used herein means, for example, that recipe information as shown in FIG. 12 is automatically transmitted to information display devices 12 located in various parts of the world via the server 16 shown in FIG. 8, and is displayed on the screen of each information display device 12. It means that it is displayed (the same applies to the following). However, all the parameters required for manufacturing will not be disclosed. It should be noted that the display may be limited to the information display device 12 in the coffee bean grinder 1 for store management. Further, the recipe information published on the server 16 may be visible from each store side instead of being automatically transmitted (the same applies to the following). Paid recipes will be displayed on the recipe list display screen shown in FIG. 11 only when the store side or the like charges and lifts the manufacturing restriction. Then, on the recipe information display screen of FIG. 12, the recipe whose production restriction has been lifted can display a paid icon Rip to indicate to the customer that it is a paid recipe, and can appeal to the customer a premium feeling. Even if the paid recipe has not been released from the manufacturing restriction, it may be displayed on the recipe list display screen shown in FIG. 11, but in this case, is the recipe information display screen displayed? , Or even if it is displayed, the grind icon 120e described later is not displayed, and the grind process S6 shown in FIG. 9 is not executed.

Further, a menu button 120m is prepared at the upper right of the screen, and a return icon 120r1 and a grind icon 120e are prepared at the lower end of the screen. Tap the back icon 120r1 to return to the recipe list screen shown in FIG. The grind icon 120e displays the price of the coffee beans used in this recipe. The price of coffee beans may be included in the recipe itself or may be stored separately from the recipe. For example, the price may be stored in the storage unit 11b in association with the recipe. Further, the price of the coffee beverage may also be stored in the storage unit 11b in association with the recipe. When the grind icon 120e is tapped, the accounting information is transmitted to the Point of sale (POS) system (not shown), and the accounting process is executed in the POS system. Further, in the coffee bean grinder 1, the grind treatment S6 shown in FIG. 9 is started.

Next, the recipe creation will be described. The recipe is created by using the recipe management application installed in the information display device 12.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an information display device 12 on which a list of recipe management applications is displayed.

A list of recipe management applications is displayed on the display unit of the information display device 12 shown in FIG. The display screen of the recipe management application list is a screen selected from the menu items expanded by tapping the menu button 120m displayed on the information display device 12 shown in FIG. 11 (see FIG. 35). If you tap the return icon 120r2 displayed in the upper right, you will return to the screen where the recipe list is displayed as shown in FIG.

Three recipe management applications such as expert, tour, and standard are installed in the information display device 12, and these recipe management applications are executed by the processing unit 11a shown in FIG. The expert icon 120ei, the tour icon 120ti, and the standard icon 120si are displayed on the display screen of the information display device 12 shown in FIG. 13, respectively. Expert and standard recipe management applications will be discussed later, and here we will discuss creating new recipes with the tour recipe management application. To launch the tour recipe management application, tap the tour icon 120ti displayed in the center.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a start screen of the recipe management application for the tour.

The tour recipe management application creates recipes as you progress interactively. Hereinafter, the creation of a new recipe is referred to as a tour after the application name. Recipe creation can be interrupted even during the tour on the startup screen displayed on the display unit of the information display device 12 shown in FIG. 14, and the completed recipe can be obtained from the server 16 shown in FIG. 8 or coffee bean grind. It is displayed that the information is stored in the database constructed in the storage unit 11b of the control device 11 in the machine 1. Further, at the lower part of this startup screen, two newly created icons 120ni and a suspended icon 120si are displayed. When the suspended icon 120si shown in FIG. 14 is tapped, the tour suspended by inputting or selecting bean information is resumed. Tap the new icon 120ni to start the tour. If you tap the return icon 120r3 displayed in the upper right, you will return to the screen where the recipe management application list shown in FIG. 13 is displayed.

The tour consists of 5 stages, and the final 5 stages is the completion of the tour, that is, the completion of the new recipe. The first step is the setting of the manufacturing method, which is the setting of the parameters related to the manufacturing method shown in FIG. 10 (A). The second step is inputting or selecting bean information, and setting parameters related to raw material information shown in FIG. 10 (A). The third step is inputting or selecting varistor information, and setting parameters stored in the user information database shown in FIG. 10B. The fourth step is to create a recipe card.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an explanatory screen for setting the manufacturing method in the first stage.

On the display unit of the information display device 12 shown in FIG. 15, a display screen in which the setting of the manufacturing method and the characters are displayed is displayed. On this display screen, a progress chart PC is displayed so that the progress of the tour can be understood. From the progress chart PC shown in FIG. 15, it can be seen at a glance that the stage is currently the first stage. In addition, "Settings from grind to extraction" is displayed as an explanation for setting the manufacturing method in the first stage. Although this description is written so that it is easy for the user to understand, it is a setting of various parameters related to the manufacturing method.

In the explanation screen shown in FIG. 15, the tour is interrupted by tapping the interruption icon Si1 arranged in the upper right corner. On the other hand, when the next icon Nx1 arranged at the bottom is tapped, the screen for inputting parameters related to the manufacturing method is displayed.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a screen for inputting the grain size of beans, which is one of the parameters in the grind.

Input of parameters related to the manufacturing method in the tour is divided into 6 steps such as grind, steaming, main hot water supply, pressurization, stirring, and cup delivery. In the input of parameters in the grind, the amount of beans (g), the grain size of beans (μm), and the chaff removal strength (chaff removal rate) (%) are input. In the display unit of the information display device 12 shown in FIG. 16, it is notified that the parameter input in the grind is currently being performed by changing the color of the grind icon Gi. Further, on the left side of this screen, an animation AM showing a schematic diagram of a coffee beverage manufacturing apparatus having a coffee bean grinder 1 and a coffee extraction apparatus is displayed. In this animation AM, a schematic diagram 5M of the grinders 5A and 5B shown in FIG. 1 and a schematic diagram 6M of the separating device 6 are shown, and below that, a schematic diagram 9M of the extraction container and a schematic diagram CM of the coffee cup are shown. It is displayed. On the screen shown in FIG. 16, a state in which coffee beans are crushed is displayed in the schematic diagram 5M of the crushing device 5, and it is also notified in this animation AM that parameters are input in the grind. ing. Further, in the display unit of the information display device 12 shown in FIG. 16, the input of the amount of beans is completed, and the input of the grain size of the beans is performed. On the right side of the screen, it is displayed that the inputtable range of the grain size is 250 μm or more and 500 μm or less, and below that, the minus icon Mi and the plus icon Pi are sandwiched between the parameter display PP which is the current input value. It is displayed. When the minus icon mi is tapped once, the parameter display PP becomes a value subtracted by 1, and when the plus icon pi is tapped once, the parameter display PP becomes a value added by 1. The user taps the minus icon Mi or the plus icon Pi to input the parameter of the grinding grain size into a desired value within the inputtable range.

Although the display of the explanation of the parameter is not displayed on the screen for accepting the input of the parameter shown in FIG. 16, for example, the explanation such as "the particle size of the ground beans in the crusher" may be displayed. ..

On the parameter input screen, the interruption icon Si2 is arranged in the upper right corner, and the end icon EN1 and the save icon NX2 are arranged below. When the interruption icon Si2 is tapped, the tour is interrupted, and the parameters input or selected on the displayed screen are stored in the database built in the storage unit 11b of the control device 11 in the server 16 or the coffee bean grinder 1 shown in FIG. It is saved (the same applies to the following description). On the other hand, by tapping the end icon EN1, the tour can be ended without saving the parameters input or selected on the displayed screen in the database (the same applies to the following description). When the save icon NX2 is tapped, the parameter entered or selected on the displayed screen is saved in the database as a set value, and the screen moves to the next screen (the same applies to the following explanation). The screen next to the screen shown in FIG. 16 is an input screen for parameters in steaming. In the input of the parameters in steaming, the amount of steaming water (g) and the steaming time (seconds) for steaming the beans are input.

Although the description of the parameter input screen after steaming is omitted, in the parameter input in the main hot water supply, the total amount of hot water extracted (injection hot water amount) (g), the first main hot water supply amount (g), and 1 Enter the waiting time (seconds) after the second hot water supply. In the input of the parameters in the pressurization, the extraction pressure (bar), the extraction time (seconds), the pressure of the first decompression (bar), and the waiting time (seconds) after the first decompression are input. In the input of parameters in agitation, the rest time before rotation (seconds), the fluctuation pattern, and the rest time after rotation (seconds) are input. In the input of the parameter in the cup delivery, the delivery pressure (bar) is input. There are other parameters related to the manufacturing method, and in the tour, a smaller number of parameters are input than when creating a new recipe by the expert recipe management application described later. On the other hand, in the tour, more parameters are input than when creating a new recipe by the standard recipe management application described later. In the tour, the same number of parameters may be input as when a new recipe is created by the standard recipe management application, or a smaller number of parameters may be input.

When the setting of the manufacturing method is completed, the response message "The setting of the manufacturing method is completed" may be displayed on the display unit of the information display device 12.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a screen for inputting bean information in the second stage.

The display unit of the information display device 12 shown in FIG. 17 displays a display screen in which bean information and characters are displayed. The progress chart PC is also displayed on this display screen, and it can be seen at a glance that it is currently in the second stage. In addition, "Information on the beans you want to use" is displayed as an explanation for inputting or selecting the bean information in the second stage. Although it is described here for the user to understand easily, "information on beans to be used" is determined by various parameters related to raw material information. The recipe includes various parameters related to raw material information, and a collection of various parameters related to raw material information (“raw material information” shown in FIG. 10 (A)) corresponds to the parameters constituting the recipe. Therefore, "Information on the beans you want to use", which is an explanation for inputting or selecting bean information, also corresponds to the explanation of the parameters.

Further, in the screen shown in FIG. 17, the newly created icon Ni1 and the selection icon Se1 are arranged on the left side. The color of the newly created icon Ni1 shown in FIG. 17 has changed, and it is notified that the newly created icon Ni1 has been tapped. If you tap the new icon Ni1, you will create a new bean information. On the screen shown in FIG. 17, an input field B1 for inputting the name of the bean, an input field B2 for inputting the country of origin of the bean, an input field B3 for inputting the farm where the bean was harvested, and the bean are displayed. An input field B4 for inputting the harvested altitude, an input field B5 for inputting the varieties of the beans, and an input field B6 for inputting the purification method of the beans are displayed. In FIG. 17, all the inputs of these input fields B1 to B6 are completed. When inputting, tap one of the input fields to be input, and a software keyboard (screen keyboard) appears on the display screen (see FIG. 25), and characters can be input. Below the input field, multiple cells are arranged in a horizontal row, and the cell on the left side indicates that the roasting is light, and the cell on the right side indicates that the roasting is deep. A roasting degree display unit B7 represented by a position is provided.

As described above, on the screen shown in FIG. 17, the explanation of the parameter such as "Information on the beans to be used" is displayed, and the parameters such as the input fields B1 to B6 for inputting the bean information and the roasting degree display unit B7 are displayed. A display that accepts input is also displayed. The display of the explanation of the parameters related to the manufacturing method such as "setting from grind to extraction" shown in FIG. 15 and the display of accepting the input of the parameters related to the manufacturing method in FIG. 16 are displayed on separate screens (displayed at different timings). ), But they may be displayed (displayed at the same time) on the same screen as the screen shown in FIG. Further, the display of the explanation of the parameters shown in FIG. 17 and the display of accepting the input of the parameters related to the raw material information may be displayed on separate screens (displayed at different timings).

Also in the screen shown in FIG. 17, the interruption icon Si2 is arranged in the upper right corner, and the end icon EN1 and the save icon NX2 are arranged below.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a screen for selecting bean information in the second stage.

The progress chart PC is also displayed on the display unit of the information display device 12 shown in FIG. 18, and it can be seen at a glance that it is currently in the second stage. In addition, an explanation display of parameters such as "Information on beans you want to use" is also displayed. In the screen shown in FIG. 18, of the newly created icon Ni1 and the selection icon Se1, the color of the selection icon Se1 has changed, and it is notified that the selection icon Se1 has been tapped. When the selection icon Se1 is tapped, the bean information is selected from the existing data. Existing data includes the name of the bean, the country of origin of the bean, the farm where the bean was harvested, the altitude at which the bean was harvested, the variety of the bean, the method of refining the bean, and the degree of roasting of the bean. The data includes parameters. On the screen shown in FIG. 18, the existing data display B8 showing the existing data line by line is displayed. In the existing data display B8 in FIG. 18, the color of the second existing data from the top (existing data whose bean name is “αβγ Geisha”) has changed, and it is notified that this existing data has been selected. When the save icon NX2 shown in FIG. 18 is tapped, each parameter included in the existing data selected on the displayed screen is saved in the database as a set value, and the screen for inputting or selecting the varistor information in the third stage is displayed. do.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a screen for inputting varistor information in the third stage.

The display unit of the information display device 12 shown in FIG. 19 displays a display screen in which varistor information and characters are displayed. The progress chart PC is also displayed on this display screen, and it can be seen at a glance that it is currently in the third stage. In addition, "information of the recipe creator" is displayed as an explanatory text for inputting or selecting the varistor information in the third stage. The recipe includes various parameters related to the recipe creator, and a set of various parameters related to the recipe creator (one is the "creator" shown in FIG. 10A) corresponds to the parameters constituting the recipe. Therefore, "Information of the recipe creator", which is an explanatory text for inputting or selecting varistor information, also corresponds to the explanation of the parameters.

Further, also in the screen shown in FIG. 19, the newly created icon Ni2 and the selection icon Se2 are arranged on the left side. The color of the newly created icon Ni2 shown in FIG. 19 has changed, and it is notified that the newly created icon Ni2 has been tapped. Tap the new icon Ni2 to create a new varistor information. On the screen shown in FIG. 19, a character input field H1 for inputting the name of the recipe creator and a character input field H2 for inputting a comment of the recipe creator are displayed. In FIG. 19, these character input fields H1 and H2 are not input. When inputting, just like inputting the bean information explained above, when you tap one of the input fields to be input, a software keyboard (screen keyboard) appears on the display screen (see Fig. 25), and you can input characters. It will be possible. Further, an image taken by the camera 1230 provided in the information display device 12 is displayed in the image input field H3. Next to the image input field H3, a sentence is displayed that prompts the user to take a picture by tapping the shutter button Shu and confirm the photographed image.

As described above, on the screen shown in FIG. 19, the explanation display of the parameter such as "information of the recipe creator" and the input of the parameter such as the character input fields H1 and H2 and the image input field H3 for inputting the varistor information. The display that accepts is displayed together.

Also in the screen shown in FIG. 19, the interruption icon Si2 is arranged in the upper right corner, and the end icon EN1 and the save icon NX2 are arranged below. When the save icon NX2 shown in FIG. 19 is tapped, in addition to the name of the recipe creator, the comment of the recipe creator and the captured image entered in the image input field H3 and confirmed by tapping the shutter button Shu are also parameter setting values. It is saved in the database as and included in the recipe. The captured image may be saved separately from the recipe, but even in this case, it is saved in association with the recipe.

FIG. 20A is a flowchart showing a method of creating a recipe on the screen for inputting the varistor information shown in FIG.

To create a recipe here, first, a start step (step SH1) of displaying a screen for inputting varistor information shown in FIG. 19 on the display unit of the information display device 12 is executed. As described above, the screen for inputting varistor information shown in FIG. 19 is a recipe creation display used when creating the recipe, including input for parameters such as the name of the recipe creator and comments of the recipe creator. Corresponds to the screen.

Next, a shooting step (step SH2) of shooting with the camera 1230 is executed while the screen for inputting the varistor information shown in FIG. 19 is displayed. That is, while displaying the image taken by the camera 1230 in the image input field H3 provided on the screen shown in FIG. 19, the shutter button Shu is tapped to confirm the captured image. In FIG. 19, the recipe creator is photographed, but instead of the recipe creator, the person who introduced the recipe may be photographed, or the person who drank the beverage of the recipe may be photographed. Further, not only a person but also an object (for example, coffee beans in the bean information of this recipe) may be photographed. Further, by pressing and holding the shutter button Shu, it may be possible to shoot not only still images but also moving images. For example, the captured image may be a video explaining the coffee bean plantation in the bean information of this recipe.

Then, by tapping the save icon NX2, the save step (step SH3) is executed. In this saving step (step SH3), the image taken in the shooting step (step SH2) is associated with parameters such as the name of the recipe creator and the comment of the recipe creator, and the server 16 or coffee bean grind shown in FIG. It is stored in the storage unit 11b of the control device 11 in the machine 1. Further, the recipe creation technique described above can be used as software.

FIG. 20B is a schematic diagram showing an outline of the recipe creation program.

The recipe creation program RP1 shown in FIG. 20B is in a system in which a control device 11 having a processing unit 11a for executing the program, a camera 1230 for taking an image, and an information display device 12 having a display screen are combined. An acquisition means RP11 and an acquisition means RP11 that are executed and operate the system as a recipe creation device, and acquire recipes used in a part or all of the processes of manufacturing a beverage on the system. This is a program for constructing a display control means RP12 for displaying a part or all of the acquired recipe on a display screen, and a storage control means RP13 for storing an image taken by the camera 1230 in association with the recipe.

The storage control means RP13 stores the image taken by the camera 1230 in the server 16 shown in FIG. 8 or the storage unit 11b in this system in association with the recipe.

In the above description,
"Acquisition means [for example, information display device 12 and control device 11] for acquiring a recipe used in a part or all processes of beverage production, and
Parameters included in the recipe acquired by the acquisition means [for example, amount of beans, grain size of beans, amount of steamed hot water, steaming time, amount of extracted hot water (injected hot water amount), first main hot water supply amount, second main hot water supply amount, addition. Pressure hot water supply amount, extraction pressure, extraction time, pre-rotation rest time, post-rotation rest time, delivery time, delivery pressure, bean name, bean producing country, bean roasting degree, recipe creator name, etc.] Processing means [for example, processing unit 11a] for executing processing [for example, processing for controlling a rotary blade in the crushing device 5].
The adjusting means [for example, the actuator group 14 (crushing device 5 or the extracting device) shown in FIG. 8] which operates by the processing executed by the processing means to perform the adjustment using coffee beans.
A shooting means for taking an image [for example, a camera 1230] and
[For example, a coffee bean grinder 1, a coffee extractor, a coffee machine equipped with a coffee bean grinder 1 and a coffee extractor].
The image taken by the photographing means can be saved in association with the recipe [for example, it can be saved in the storage unit 11b of the control device 11 in the server 16 shown in FIG. 8 or the coffee bean grinder 1].
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Explained.

The adjustment referred to here is to grind coffee beans or to extract a coffee beverage from the ground coffee beans.

Further, there are a plurality of types of the adjusting means, and the recipe may include a plurality of types of parameters for each of the adjusting means, or one adjusting means has a plurality of types of parameters. It may include a plurality of types of parameters for one adjusting means.

Further, the recipe may be downloaded from the server via the communication network. Further, the limitation in this case may be that downloading is prohibited.

Further, an acquisition unit [for example, I / F unit 11c] for acquiring a recipe including parameters and an adjustment means for performing adjustment using coffee beans [for example, an actuator group 14 (crushing device 5 or an extraction device) shown in FIG. 8]. A coffee machine may be provided with a control unit [for example, a control device 11 or a processing unit 11a] that controls the adjusting means according to the parameters included in the recipe acquired by the acquisition unit.

Further, the image saved in association with the recipe may be a still image or a moving image. For example, the image may be a moving image explaining the beverage (more specifically, a moving image explaining a coffee bean plantation which is a raw material of the beverage).

Further, the image saved in association with the recipe may be an image of a person or an image of an object (for example, coffee beans).

again,
"A display means for displaying a part or all of the recipe [for example, a display unit of the information display device 12] is provided.
The display means also displays an image saved in association with the recipe while displaying a part or all of the recipe [for example, displaying an image Im in the recipe information shown in FIG. 12 or displaying the image Im. Image Im is displayed in the simple displayed recipes Re1, Re2, and Re3 shown in FIG. 11].
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
A display means [for example, a display unit of an information display device 12] for displaying a selection display [for example, display of a recipe list shown in FIG. 11] for selecting one beverage from a plurality of beverages is provided.
The processing means executes processing with reference to the parameters included in the recipe of the beverage selected in the selection display [for example, the beverage displaying the display of the recipe information shown in FIG. 12] [for example, shown in FIG. 12]. It is executed by tapping the grind icon 120e].
The display means displays an image saved in association with the recipe of the beverage for each beverage in the selection display [for example, the image Im is displayed in the simple displayed recipes Re1, Re2, Re3 shown in FIG. 11]. To do]
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

In addition, the display means may display an image saved in association with the recipe of the beverage for each beverage in the selection display as an introducer of the recipe, or drank the beverage. It may be displayed as a person.

again,
"The display means displays an image saved in association with the recipe of the beverage for each beverage in the selection display as the creator of the recipe [for example, the simply displayed recipe Re1 shown in FIG. 11]. The image Im is displayed together with the name of the varistor in Re2 and Re3].
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"The adjusting means is a device that processes the extraction target [for example, coffee bean grinder 1, coffee extraction device].
The recipe includes information to be extracted [for example, bean information].
The display means also displays information on the extraction target included in the recipe of the beverage [for example, production area display Rm, name display Rb, roasting degree display Rr] for each beverage in the selection display.
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"The adjustment means is a coffee bean grinder,
The recipe contains information on coffee beans and
The display means also displays information on coffee beans included in the recipe of the beverage [for example, production area display Rm, name display Rb, roasting degree display Rr] for each beverage in the selection display.
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"The display means also displays the price of the extraction target [for example, the price Pr of coffee beans] for each extraction target in the selection display.
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

The price of coffee beans may be included in the recipe or may be stored in the storage unit separately from the recipe.

again,
"The display means displays a recipe creation display [for example, a new recipe creation display by a tour recipe management application (FIGS. 13 to 26)] used when creating the recipe.
The photographing means takes a picture in a state where the display means is displaying the recipe creation display [for example, a state in which the varistor information input screen shown in FIG. 19 is displayed].
An image taken by the photographing means while the display means is displaying the recipe creation display can be saved in association with the recipe completed using the recipe creation display [for example, the server 16 shown in FIG. 8]. Alternatively, it can be stored in the storage unit 11b].
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"A storage means for storing the recipe [for example, a storage unit 11b] is provided.
The acquisition means [for example, the processing unit 11a] acquires the recipe from the storage means.
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

The coffee machine described above is described as "an acquisition means for acquiring a recipe used in a part or all of the process of manufacturing a beverage, and an acquisition means.
A processing means that executes processing by referring to the parameters included in the recipe acquired by the acquisition means, and
An adjusting means that operates by the processing performed by the processing means to make adjustments using coffee beans, and
The shooting method for taking images and
It is a coffee machine equipped with
Images taken by the photographing means can be included in the recipe and stored.
A coffee machine that features that. It may be, and the characteristics of the coffee machine described above can be applied to this coffee machine.

Further, the coffee machine described above is a device including "acquisition means for acquiring a recipe used in a part or all of the process of manufacturing a beverage, and a photographing means for photographing an image, and the photographing means. It may be a device characterized in that the image taken by the above-mentioned recipe can be stored in association with the recipe. ”, And the characteristics of the coffee machine described above can be applied to this device. ..

In addition, in the above description,
A coffee machine [for example, a coffee bean grinder 1, a coffee extractor, a coffee bean grinder 1 and a coffee extractor] equipped with a display means [for example, a display unit of an information display device 12] and a photographing means [for example, a camera 1230]. Parameters for making adjustments using coffee beans in a coffee beverage manufacturing device equipped with [for example, amount of beans, grain size of beans, amount of steamed water, steaming time, amount of extracted hot water (amount of injected hot water), first main hot water supply amount] , 2nd main hot water supply amount, pressurized hot water supply amount, extraction pressure, extraction time, pre-rotation rest time, post-rotation rest time, delivery time, delivery pressure, bean name, bean producing country, bean roasting degree, recipe How to create a recipe that includes [creator name, etc.]
A start step [for example, step SH1 shown in FIG. 20] for starting the display of the recipe creation display used when creating the recipe, including the input for the parameters, in the display means.
A shooting step [for example, step SH2 shown in FIG. 20] for shooting by the shooting means while the recipe creation display is displayed on the display means.
A storage step [for example, step SH3 shown in FIG. 20] in which an image taken in the shooting step is stored in a storage means in association with a recipe completed using the recipe creation display.
[For example, a method for creating a recipe shown in FIG. 20]. 』\
Was also explained.

For the shooting in the shooting step, the display instructing to shoot in the recipe creation display [For example, "Take a picture. Take a picture. Take a picture." Displayed on the varistor information input screen shown in FIG. Please take a look. If you like, tap the shutter button. ”Is displayed and the shooting may be performed.

Further, in the shooting in the shooting step, a person may be shot or an object may be shot. When shooting a person, the person may be a person related to the recipe currently being created, and may be, for example, the creator of the recipe or the introducer of the recipe. In addition, when photographing an object, it may be a raw material (for example, coffee beans) of a beverage of the recipe currently being created.

The storage means in the storage step may be a storage means in the coffee machine or a server connected via a communication network.

Further, "a device including a processing unit for executing a program [for example, processing unit 11a] and a photographing means for photographing an image [for example, a camera 1230] [for example, a system in which a control device 11 and an information display device 12 are combined]. A recipe creation program that is executed within and operates the device as a recipe creation device.
On the device
Acquisition means for acquiring recipes used in a part or all of the processes of beverage production [for example, acquisition means RP11 shown in FIG. 20B], and
A recipe creation program [eg,] comprising constructing a storage control means [for example, the storage control means RP13 shown in FIG. 20B] for storing an image captured by the photographing means in association with the recipe. The recipe creation program RP1 shown in FIG. 20B]. May be.

Further, "the device includes a display means [for example, a display unit of the information display device 12].
On the device
A recipe creation program comprising constructing a display control means [for example, the display control means RP12 shown in FIG. 20B] for displaying a part or all of the recipe acquired by the acquisition means on the display means. May be.

Further, in the above description, any of the constituent requirements expressed as ~ means can be replaced with ~ parts.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a screen for selecting varistor information in the third stage.

The progress chart PC is also displayed on the display unit of the information display device 12 shown in FIG. 21, and it can be seen at a glance that it is currently in the third stage. In addition, the explanation display of the parameter such as "Information of the recipe creator" is also displayed. In the screen shown in FIG. 21, the color of the selection icon Se2 among the newly created icon Ni2 and the selection icon Se2 has changed, and it is notified that the selection icon Se2 has been tapped. When the selection icon Se2 is tapped, the varistor information is selected from the existing data. The existing data is data including each parameter such as the name of the recipe creator, the comment of the recipe creator, and the photographed image. On the screen shown in FIG. 21, the existing data display H4 showing the existing data line by line is displayed. In the existing data display H4 in FIG. 21, the color of the second existing data from the top (existing data whose recipe creator name is "B.VVVV") has changed, and it is notified that this existing data has been selected. ing. On the screen shown in FIG. 21, the captured image is not displayed on the existing data display H4, but when the swipe operation is performed toward the right side, the captured image is displayed line by line. When the save icon NX2 shown in FIG. 21 is tapped, each parameter included in the existing data selected on the displayed screen is saved in the database as a set value, and the screen for creating the recipe card in the fourth stage is displayed.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a start screen for creating a recipe card in the fourth stage.

On the display unit of the information display device 12 shown in FIG. 22, a display screen in which a recipe card is created and characters are displayed is displayed. The progress chart PC is also displayed on this display screen, and it can be seen at a glance that the fourth stage has been reached. The screen shown in FIG. 22 is a start screen explaining that a recipe card will be created from now on. On this start screen, tap the interruption icon Si1 located in the upper right corner to interrupt the tour. On the other hand, when the next icon Nx1 arranged at the bottom is tapped, the screen shifts to the recipe card input screen.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an input screen of the recipe card.

The recipe card is the source of the recipe information described with reference to FIG. On the recipe card, some of the parameters that have been entered so far are displayed, and the parameter input fields that can be entered on this input screen are also displayed. Below the character display of the recipe card, a recipe name input field R1 for inputting a recipe name is provided. The recipe name is a parameter input on the input screen of this recipe card. Below the recipe name input field R1, a bitterness display unit R2 that graphically represents the bitterness of a coffee beverage manufactured according to this recipe and an acidity display unit R3 that graphically represents the acidity are provided. Both the bitterness display unit R2 and the acidity display unit R3 represent bitterness or acidity at five levels by five cells R2s and R3s arranged on the circumference, and when any cell is tapped, the tapped cell is displayed. The number of levels according to the position of is displayed in the center. In addition, the display mode of each cell changes clockwise up to the tapped cell.

In the upper right, two icons Rih and Ric indicating Type 1 (whether the beverage is a hot beverage or an iced beverage) described with reference to FIG. 10 are displayed. Tap one of the icons to turn it on, and the other icon will be grayed out. In FIG. 23, the icon Rih indicating that it is a hot beverage is tapped to light up, and the icon Ric indicating that it is an iced beverage is grayed out. Further, at the right end, a paid icon Rip indicating that this recipe is a paid recipe is also displayed. Tap the paid icon Rip to turn it on, tap it again to gray it out, tap it again to change it to a public prohibition icon, and tap it again to turn it on repeatedly. The recipe creator turns on the paid icon Rip when he / she wants to open to the public as a paid recipe with manufacturing restrictions that cannot be used for manufacturing coffee beverages without charging. The paid icon Rip shown in FIG. 23 is lit. On the other hand, if you want to open it to the public as a free recipe so that it can be enjoyed widely at any store, turn off the paid icon Rip. Also, if you do not want to use it for the production of coffee beverages even if you charge, display the public prohibition icon.

Below these icons, some of the parameters of the bean information already set by inputting or selecting the bean information described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18 are displayed. That is, a bean-producing country display column R4, a bean name display column R5, and a roasting degree display unit R6 are provided and displayed respectively.

Further below that, a comment display field R7 is provided. In the comment display field R7, the comment of the recipe creator who has been set by inputting or selecting the varistor information described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 21 is displayed.

Further, an image display unit R8 is provided below the bitterness display unit R2, and a recipe creator name display field R9 is provided next to the image display unit R8. The captured image set by inputting or selecting the varistor information described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 21 is displayed on the image display unit R8, and the varistor information is also input on the recipe creator name display field R9. Or, the name of the recipe creator that has been set by selection is displayed.

Below the recipe creator name display field R9, an introduction input field R10 for the recipe creator is prepared. The introduction of the recipe creator is a parameter input on the input screen of this recipe card. Whether you are entering characters in the recipe name input field R1 or the introduction input field R10, tapping the input field will bring up a software keyboard (screen keyboard) on the display screen. (See Fig. 25), and you can enter characters.

As described above, the parameters input for the first time on the recipe card input screen shown in FIG. 23 are the recipe name in the recipe name input field R1, the introduction of the recipe creator in the introduction input field R10, and the coffee beverage in the bitterness display unit R2. The bitterness of the recipe, the sourness of the coffee drink on the sourness display unit R3, the type 1 by the hot drink icon Rih and the iced drink icon Ric, and whether or not the recipe by the paid icon Rip is charged, or the publication is prohibited by the publication prohibition icon. It should be noted that the type 2 (type information indicating the flavor of the beverage) described with reference to FIG. 10 may also be input on this input screen. It may also be possible to input the size of the coffee beverage.

Also in the input screen shown in FIG. 23, the interruption icon Si2 is arranged in the upper right corner, and the end icon EN1 and the save icon NX2 are arranged below. When the save icon NX2 shown in FIG. 23 is tapped, the recipe name and the introduction of the recipe creator are saved in the database as parameter setting values and included in the recipe. In addition, the bitterness and sourness of coffee beverages are stored in the database as type 3 following type 2 shown in FIG. 10 (A), and the distinction between hot beverages and iced beverages is stored in the database as type 1 whether it is a paid recipe or not. The distinction and disclosure prohibition are saved in the database as type 4, and each is included in the recipe. Then, the screen shifts to the confirmation screen of the registered contents.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a confirmation screen of registered contents.

The display unit of the information display device 12 shown in FIG. 24 has a manufacturing method icon Ci1, a bean information icon Ci2, a varistor information icon Ci3, and a recipe name icon Ci4 corresponding to the first to fourth stages of the tour, respectively. It is displayed. Next to the manufacturing method icon Ci1, the values of the amount of beans and the grain size of beans, which are input in the setting of the manufacturing method described with reference to FIG. 16 and set in the database, are displayed. Next to the bean information icon Ci2, the name of the bean set in the database by inputting or selecting the bean information described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18 is displayed. It should be noted that whether the bean information is newly created or selected from existing data is also displayed, and in FIG. 24, "new" indicating that the bean information is newly created is displayed. Next to the varistor icon Ci3, the name of the recipe creator set in the database by inputting or selecting the varistor information described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 21 is displayed. Also here, whether the varistor information is newly created or selected from existing data is also displayed, and in FIG. 24, "new" indicating that the varistor information is newly created is displayed. Next to the recipe name icon Ci4, the recipe name input on the input screen of the recipe card described with reference to FIG. 23 is displayed. As shown in the confirmation screen shown in FIG. 24, tapping the manufacturing method icon Ci1, the bean information icon Ci2, the varistor information icon Ci3, and the recipe name icon Ci4 switches to the detailed display.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a detailed display screen displayed by tapping the bean information icon Ci2 shown in FIG. 24.

The detailed display screen shown in FIG. 25 is a display that accepts input of parameters such as input fields B1 to B6 for inputting bean information and roasting degree display unit B7 displayed on the bean information input screen shown in FIG. The same display as is displayed. In FIG. 25, by tapping the input field B6 for inputting the bean refining method, a software keyboard (screen keyboard) SKB appears, and characters can be input. When you tap the correction icon MOi prepared at the bottom, the contents corrected on this detailed display screen are overwritten in the database and saved. On the other hand, if the confirmation is completed and no correction is made, tap the close icon CLi prepared in the upper right to return from the detailed display screen shown in FIG. 25 to the registration content confirmation screen shown in FIG. 24.

Also in the confirmation screen shown in FIG. 24, the interruption icon Si2 is arranged in the upper right corner. Further, an OK icon OKi is arranged at the lower end. Tap this OK icon OKi to move to the recipe registration completion screen.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a recipe registration completion screen.

On the display unit of the information display device 12 shown in FIG. 26, a display screen in which the recipe registration is completed and characters are displayed is displayed. The progress chart PC is also displayed on this display screen, and it can be seen at a glance that the fifth stage tour has been completed. A jump icon JPi is arranged at the lower end of the recipe registration completion screen. Tap this jump icon JPi to move to the screen where the recipe management application list shown in FIG. 13 is displayed.

Figure 27 (A) summarizes the characteristic points of the recipe creation method in the tour described above.

FIG. 27 (A) is a flowchart showing a characteristic recipe creation method in the tour.

In the recipe creation method shown in FIG. 27 (A), first, the first step St11 is executed. In this first step St11, parameters such as the manufacturing method shown in FIG. 10A will be described on the display unit of the information display device 12. Specifically, on the explanation screen shown in FIG. 15, characters such as "Settings from grind to extraction" are displayed. Next, input is accepted for various parameters of the manufacturing method. Specifically, a screen for accepting input of parameters such as the grain size of beans shown in FIG. 16 is displayed. In this first step St11, the explanation of the parameter and the input reception of the parameter are performed on different screens.

Next, the second step St12 is executed. This second step St12 is a step related to bean information. The bean information corresponds to the raw material information shown in FIG. 10 (A). In the second step St12, the bean information input screen shown in FIG. 17 is displayed. On this input screen, the explanation display of the parameter such as "Information on the beans you want to use" and the display for accepting the input of parameters such as the input fields B1 to B6 for inputting the bean information and the roasting degree display unit B7 are displayed on the same screen. It is displayed.

Finally, the third step St13 is executed. This third step St13 is a step related to varistor information. The varistor information corresponds to the information of the inventor and the like shown in FIG. 10 (A). In the third step St13, the varistor information input screen shown in FIG. 19 is displayed. On this input screen, the explanation display of the parameter such as "It is the information of the recipe creator" and the display of accepting the input of the parameters such as the character input fields H1, H2 and the image input field H3 for inputting the varistor information are displayed on the same screen. It is displayed.

In the recipe creation method described above, the input of the parameter is accepted, and the accepted parameter is saved when moving to the next step. In the recipe creation method here, only a part of the parameters that can be input in the recipe creation of the expert described later is input and saved. For the parameters other than those input here, the recipe is completed by automatically inputting the standard value according to the value of the input parameter or by the processing unit 11a. For example, in the input of the parameters of the manufacturing method in the second step St12 shown in FIG. 27 (A), only the extracted hot water amount (injected hot water amount), which is the total hot water amount, and the first main hot water supply amount are input, and the second main hot water supply amount. Etc. were not input, but the processing unit 11a calculated the second main hot water supply amount from the input hot water amount and the first main hot water supply amount, and stored the control device 11 in the server 16 or the coffee bean grinder 1. It is stored in the part 11b.

Further, the recipe creation technique described above can also be used as software.

FIG. 27B is a schematic diagram showing an outline of the recipe creation program.

The recipe creation program RP2 shown in FIG. 27B is executed in a system in which a control device 11 having a processing unit 11a for executing the program and an information display device 12 having a display screen are combined, and the system is reciped. A recipe creation program that operates as a creation device, and on the display screen, the acquisition means RP21 that acquires the recipe used in a part or all of the process of manufacturing the beverage and the input of the parameters included in the recipe are input to the system. The reception means RP22 for receiving and the display control means RP23 for displaying a part or all of the recipe acquired by the acquisition means RP21 on the display screen are constructed, and the information display device 12 has the first parameter included in the recipe on the display screen. Recipe creation operation to execute the recipe creation operation that accepts the explanation of the second parameter included in the recipe by the display means and the input of the second parameter by the reception means after accepting the input of the first parameter by the reception means and the explanation of It's a program.

In the above description,
"Acquisition means [for example, information display device 12 or processing unit 11a] for acquiring a recipe used in a part or all of the process of manufacturing a beverage].
Parameters included in the recipe acquired by the acquisition means [for example, amount of beans, grain size of beans, amount of steamed hot water, steaming time, amount of extracted hot water (injected hot water amount), first main hot water supply amount, second main hot water supply amount, addition. Pressure hot water supply amount, extraction pressure, extraction time, pre-rotation rest time, post-rotation rest time, delivery time, delivery pressure, bean name, bean producing country, bean roasting degree, recipe creator name, etc.] Processing means [for example, control device 11 or processing unit 11a] for executing processing [for example, processing for controlling the rotary blade in the crushing device 5].
The adjusting means [for example, the actuator group 14 (crushing device 5 or the extracting device) shown in FIG. 8] which operates by the processing executed by the processing means to perform the adjustment using coffee beans.
A reception means for receiving input of parameters included in the recipe [for example, a display unit (touch panel type display) of the information display device 12] and
A display means capable of displaying information [for example, a display unit of the information display device 12] and
It is a coffee machine equipped with
Explanation of the first parameter [for example, the parameter related to the manufacturing method shown in FIG. 10 (A)] included in the recipe by the display means [for example, "setting from grind to extraction" displayed on the screen shown in FIG. ] And the input of the first parameter by the reception means [for example, the input on the screen shown in FIG. 16], and then the second parameter included in the recipe by the display means [for example, FIG. 10 (for example, FIG. 10). Explanation of [parameters related to raw material information shown in A)] [for example, explanation such as "information on beans to be used" displayed on the screen shown in FIG. 17] and input of the second parameter by the receiving means [for example, It is possible to execute a recipe creation operation [for example, creating a new recipe by a tour recipe management application] that accepts [input on the screen shown in FIG. 17].
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Explained.

The adjustment referred to here is to grind coffee beans or to extract a coffee beverage from the ground coffee beans.

Further, there are a plurality of types of the adjusting means, and the recipe may include a plurality of types of parameters for each of the adjusting means, or one adjusting means has a plurality of types of parameters. It may include a plurality of types of parameters for one adjusting means.

Further, the recipe may be downloaded from the server via the communication network. Further, the limitation in this case may be that downloading is prohibited.

Further, an acquisition unit [for example, I / F unit 11c] for acquiring a recipe including parameters and an adjustment means for performing adjustment using coffee beans [for example, an actuator group 14 (crushing device 5 or an extraction device) shown in FIG. 8]. A coffee machine may be provided with a control unit [for example, a control device 11 or a processing unit 11a] that controls the adjusting means according to the parameters included in the recipe acquired by the acquisition unit.

again,
"When the receiving means receives the input of the parameter, the display means displays a display indicating that the input of the parameter is accepted [for example, a display PP of the parameter which is the current input value shown in FIG. 16]. Is a thing,
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

The display indicating that the input of the parameter has been accepted may be an input value of the parameter or a display such as "input has been accepted."

again,
"The display of the explanation of the first parameter by the display means and the display indicating that the input of the first parameter is accepted by the display means are displayed at the same time [for example, together as in the screen shown in FIG. 17]. May be displayed on the screen],
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"The display of the explanation of the first parameter by the display means and the display indicating that the input of the first parameter is accepted by the display means are displayed at different timings [for example, the parameter related to the manufacturing method shown in FIG. 15]. The display of the explanation and the display of accepting the input of the parameters related to the manufacturing method in FIG. 16 may be displayed on separate screens.
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

It should be noted that the display of the description of the first parameter may be preceded by the display indicating that the input of the first parameter has been accepted. Alternatively, conversely, the display indicating that the input of the first parameter has been accepted may be displayed first, and the description of the first parameter may be displayed later.

The display of the explanation of the second parameter by the display means and the display indicating that the input of the second parameter has been accepted by the display means may be displayed at the same time, or at different timings. It may be displayed. Further, while the display of the description of the first parameter and the display indicating that the input of the first parameter has been accepted are displayed at the same time, the display of the description of the second parameter and the display of the second parameter are displayed. The display indicating that the input of is accepted may be displayed at different timings.

again,
"The recipe creation operation is an operation executed from the start of the recipe creation to the completion of the recipe through a plurality of steps [for example, 5 steps].
The display means displays the degree of progress indicating which stage is currently advanced among the plurality of stages [for example, the progress chart PC shown in FIG. 17 or the like is displayed].
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

The recipe creation operation may be an operation performed within a certain stage of the plurality of stages, or may be an operation performed over two stages of the plurality of stages.

The coffee machine described above is described as "an acquisition means for acquiring a recipe used in a part or all of the process of manufacturing a beverage, a reception means for receiving input of parameters included in the recipe, and a display means capable of displaying information. A device comprising the above, wherein the description of the first parameter included in the recipe by the display means and the input of the first parameter by the reception means are received, and then the first parameter is included in the recipe by the display means. It may be a device characterized in that it is possible to execute a recipe creation operation for receiving the description of the second parameter and the input of the second parameter by the receiving means. ” The characteristics of the coffee machine can be applied.

In addition, in the above description,
Parameters for producing a beverage in a coffee machine provided with "reception means [for example, a display unit of an information display device 12 (touch panel type display)]" and display means [for example, a display unit of an information display device 12] [for example. , Bean amount, Bean grain size, Steamed water amount, Steaming time, Extracted hot water amount (Injected hot water amount), 1st main hot water supply amount, 2nd main hot water supply amount, Pressurized hot water supply amount, Extraction pressure, Extraction time, Pre-rotation rest time , Post-rotation rest time, delivery time, delivery pressure, bean name, bean producing country, bean roasting degree, recipe creator name, etc.] It is a method of creating a recipe that includes [processing, etc.]
Display of explanation of the first parameter included in the recipe by the display means [for example, the parameter relating to the manufacturing method shown in FIG. 10 (A)] [for example, "from grind to extraction" displayed on the screen shown in FIG. Displaying an explanation such as "It is a setting."] And the first step [for example, the first step shown in FIG. 27] for receiving the input of the first parameter by the receiving means [for example, receiving the input on the screen shown in FIG. 16]. Step St11] and
Display of explanation of the second parameter [for example, the parameter related to the raw material information shown in FIG. 10 (A)] included in the recipe by the display means [for example, "information on beans to be used" displayed on the screen shown in FIG. Is displayed] and the second step [for example, the second step shown in FIG. 27] for receiving the input of the second parameter by the receiving means [for example, accepting the input on the screen shown in FIG. 17]. Step St12] and
How to make a recipe, characterized by having. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"The first step is a display indicating that when the receiving means receives the input of the first parameter, the display means accepts the input of the first parameter [for example, the present shown in FIG. 16]. It is also a step to display the parameter that is the input value of
The second step is a display indicating that when the receiving means receives the input of the second parameter, the display means has received the input of the second parameter [for example, the input field shown in FIG. 17]. B1 to B6 and display of roasting degree display unit B7] is also a step to be performed.
How to make a recipe that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"In at least one of the first step and the second step, input acceptance of the parameter is executed while the explanation display of the parameter is executed [for example, FIG. 17]. It will be displayed on the same screen as shown in the screen] step,
How to make a recipe that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"In at least one of the first step and the second step, after the parameter description display is executed first and the parameter description display is completed, the input reception of the parameter is received. In the step to be executed [for example, the display of the explanation of the parameters related to the manufacturing method shown in FIG. 15 is displayed, and after the display of the description is finished, the display accepting the input of the parameters related to the manufacturing method in FIG. 16 is displayed]. be,
How to make a recipe that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

For example, the first step is a step in which input reception of the first parameter is executed while the explanation display of the first parameter is being executed, and the second step is the step in which the input reception of the first parameter is executed. It may be a step in which the input reception of the second parameter is executed while the explanation display of the second parameter is being executed. Further, the first step is a step in which the input reception of the first parameter is executed after the explanation display of the first parameter is executed first and the explanation display of the first parameter is completed. The second step is a step in which the explanation display of the second parameter is executed first and the input reception of the second parameter is executed after the explanation display of the second parameter is completed. There may be. Further, the first step is a step in which input reception of the first parameter is executed while the explanation display of the first parameter is being executed, and the second step is the step in which the input reception of the first parameter is executed. It may be a step in which the input reception of the second parameter is executed after the explanation display of the second parameter is executed first and the explanation display of the second parameter is completed. Further, the first step is a step in which the input reception of the first parameter is executed after the explanation display of the first parameter is executed first and the explanation display of the first parameter is completed. The second step may be a step in which the input reception of the second parameter is executed while the explanation display of the second parameter is being executed.

Further, a system including a device [for example, a control device 11 and an information display device 12] including a processing unit [for example, a processing unit 11a] for executing a program and a display means [for example, a display unit of an information display device 12]. ], Which is a recipe creation program that operates the device as a recipe creation device.
On the device
Acquisition means for acquiring recipes used in a part or all processes of beverage production [for example, acquisition means RP21 shown in FIG. 27 (B)] and
The reception means [for example, the reception means RP22 shown in FIG. 27B] that accepts the input of the parameters included in the recipe, and
A display control means [for example, the display control means RP23 shown in FIG. 27 (B)] for displaying a part or all of the recipe acquired by the acquisition means on the display means is constructed, and the display means is used on the device. After accepting the description of the first parameter included in the recipe and the input of the first parameter by the receiving means, the explanation of the second parameter included in the recipe by the display means and the second parameter by the receiving means. A recipe creation program [for example, the recipe creation program RP2 shown in FIG. 27B], which is characterized by executing a recipe creation operation that accepts input of parameters. May be.

In the above description, any of the constituent requirements expressed as ~ means can be replaced with ~ parts.

Next, the recipe management application of the expert will be described. When the expert icon 120ei shown in FIG. 13 is tapped, a table displaying parameter names and their set values line by line and a software keyboard (screen keyboard) SKB shown in FIG. 25 are displayed on the display unit of the information display device 12. Will be done.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing parameter names that can be input in the recipe creation of an expert.

Creating recipes using the expert recipe management application allows you to enter parameters that could not be entered when creating recipes using the tour recipe management application. The parameter name shown in FIG. 28 is an example of a parameter name that can be input in recipe creation by an expert, and more parameters may be input.

In recipe creation by an expert, each parameter excluding the image parameter for the creator is directly input by operating the screen keyboard SKB. The image about the creator is an image taken by the camera 1230 provided in the information display device 12. In addition to the direct input by operating the screen keyboard SKB, the selection input from the pull-down list may be used.

When creating recipes by experts, an assist function that can be switched on and off is provided. When this assist function is turned off, the recipe cannot be completed unless all the parameters shown in FIG. 28 are input. On the other hand, if the assist function is turned on, if the parameters that must be input are input, the remaining parameters are automatically input according to the input parameter values or the standard values are automatically input by the processing unit 11a. And the recipe is completed.

Information about recipe restrictions is set in type 4 shown in FIG. 28. In this type 4, information on paid recipes represented by the above-mentioned paid icon Rip and information on prohibition of publication are also set, but in addition to this, information on recipes with display restrictions and recipes prohibited from copying, which will be described in detail later, are also set. Information and information on recipes prohibited from modification are also set. Once the information about the recipe restrictions set for type 4 is set, it is not allowed to change the settings unless the change conditions are satisfied. On the other hand, if the change conditions are satisfied, the setting contents may be changed automatically, or the setting contents may be changed by the user's operation.

Next, the limitation of the recipe will be described.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a display screen in which five recipes are ranked and displayed.

The display screen shown in FIG. 29 displays recipes in a ranking display format. Here, the ranking display means displaying a predetermined number of recipes in descending order of the number of times selected by the user in the past. For example, recipe 1804 corresponds to the beverage information of recipe ID 1 in FIG. 10A, and other information such as inventor information 1502, bean information 1504, type 1512, and type 1513 is also displayed. The simple display 1804d of "bean A one-push recipe" is displayed at the first place in the ranking, and the simple display 1805d of "original recipe 004" is displayed at the second place. In addition, a simple display 1806d of "August recommendation # 1" is displayed in the third place. Each simple display displays an image Im taken by a camera 1230 provided in the information display device 12 when creating a recipe. Note that this image Im may be an image taken by a camera other than the camera 1230 provided in the information display device 12, and is not limited to the image taken when creating the recipe. In the simple display 1804d of "bean A one-push recipe", an image of a recipe creator (individual) named AAA AAAAAAA is displayed. On the other hand, in the simple display 1806d of "Recommended # 1 in August", the recipe creator is a XX company (corporation), and an image of coffee beans is displayed.

On the display screen shown in FIG. 29, the simple display 1804d of the first-ranked "bean A one-push recipe" is displayed in a gray-out display mode, and a character display LM such as "please charge" is added. .. In addition, although the simple display 1805d of the second-ranked "original recipe 004" is not a grayout display mode, a character display LD such as "there is a display restriction" is added.

FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a display screen displayed when the simple display 1806d of the third-ranked “August recommendation # 1” shown in FIG. 29 is tapped.

On the display unit of the information display device 12 shown in FIG. 30, a simple display 1806d of "August recommendation # 1" is displayed at the upper part, and icons representing a plurality of parameters are arranged and displayed below the simple display 1806d. On the display screen shown in FIG. 30, twelve icons I1 to I12 are displayed side by side in two upper and lower rows. When you tap the next page icon Inx displayed at the bottom center of the display screen, the next page with icons representing multiple parameters is displayed. That is, it is possible to display icons representing the thirteenth and subsequent parameters. For each icon, the parameter name is displayed above the figure that symbolizes the contents of the parameter in an easy-to-understand manner, and the parameter (set value) is displayed below the figure. Of these icons, the icon I8 for the additional hot water supply amount is displayed in a grayed out display mode, and no specific value is displayed. The icon displayed in the grayed out display mode indicates that the parameter is not set. In addition, instead of the icon displayed in the grayed out display mode, an icon in which other parameters are set may be displayed. On the display screen shown in FIG. 30, the details of the contents of the recipe are displayed by displaying 11 icons. However, it will be part of the recipe, not all of it. The display screen shown in FIG. 30 is a display screen having a different display mode from the display screen shown in FIG.

A return icon Ir and a grind icon Id are prepared at the lower end of the display screen shown in FIG. Tap the back icon Ir to return to the ranking display screen shown in FIG. 29. Tap the grind icon Id to switch to the accounting screen where the price of coffee beans (ground beans) is displayed, the accounting information is sent to the Point of sale (POS) system (not shown), and the accounting process is executed in the POS system. .. Further, in the coffee bean grinder 1, the grind treatment S6 shown in FIG. 9 is started.

On the other hand, if you tap the display of the icon representing the 11 parameters, an input window will appear and you can change the parameters (set values).

FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a display screen displayed when the icon I5 of the main hot water supply amount is tapped for the first time.

The input window IW1 is displayed on the display unit of the information display device 12 shown in FIG. 31 so as to overlap the icons I1 to I12 representing the 12 parameters. In this input window IW1, the maximum value (MAX 60) and the minimum value (MIN 10) of the correctable range are displayed, and a sequence W1 in which the numerical values between the maximum value and the minimum value are arranged at one interval is displayed. There is. An input frame W2 is arranged in the center of the sequence W1, and in the input window IW1 shown in FIG. 31, 42 is located in the input frame W2. The sequence W1 can be moved by a swipe operation, and the numerical value of the input frame W2 can be changed. When the decision icon W3 prepared at the bottom is tapped, the numerical value located in the input frame W2 is stored in the database as a parameter (set value), and the input window IW1 disappears. In this way, the parameters previously stored in the database are overwritten with the new parameters, and the parameter correction is completed. If the ground grain size of coffee beans is changed, it may be necessary to modify the extraction conditions of coffee beverages as well.

The operation of making the input window IW1 appear from the screen in which the icons representing a plurality of parameters are arranged side by side and inputting the parameters (setting values) described above was an operation of modifying the parameters, but it is new. The same applies to the creation of recipes. That is, in the creation of a new recipe by the standard recipe management application, which is started by tapping the standard icon 120si shown in FIG. 13, parameters (setting values) are input and stored in the database by the same operation. go. Also on the screen for creating a new recipe in the standard, for example, icons I1 to I12 representing the 12 parameters shown in FIG. 30 are displayed. Here, the icon in which the parameter is not set is displayed in a grayed out display mode like the icon I8 of the additional hot water supply amount shown in FIG. 30, and a specific value is not displayed. In the parameter input, when the icon is tapped, the input window IW1 as shown in FIG. 31 appears, and the parameter can be changed by swiping. When the decision icon W3 is tapped while the desired parameter of the recipe creator is located in the input frame W2, the numerical value located in the input frame W2 is stored in the database as a parameter (set value), and the input window IW1 is set. disappear. In this way, new parameters are set.

By tapping the next page icon Inx displayed at the lower center of the display screen shown in FIG. 30, it is possible to input the 13th and subsequent parameters as well. For example, the next page icon Inx can be tapped once or multiple times to display an icon with the image of the recipe creator as a parameter. In the input window IW1 of this icon, the image input field H3 shown in FIG. 19 may be displayed. When creating a new recipe in the standard, it is essential to input the 12 parameters displayed on the display screen corresponding to the first page shown in FIG. 30, but the parameters displayed on the display screens on the second and subsequent pages are required. The input is optional. For the parameters that have not been input on the display screens on the second and subsequent pages, the standard values are automatically input by the processing unit 11a according to the input parameter values, and the recipe is completed. The completed recipe is stored in the server 16 shown in FIG. 8 or the storage unit 11b of the control device 11 in the coffee bean grinder 1.

Next, a case where the simple display 1804d of the first-ranked “bean A one-push recipe” displayed in the gray-out display mode shown in FIG. 29 is tapped will be described. The simple display 1804d of "Bean A push recipe" displayed in the grayed out display mode does not change anything on the display screen even if it is tapped. That is, the screen for displaying the details of the recipe content shown in FIG. 30 is not switched, and the tap operation is not accepted. The recipe of the first-ranked "bean A push recipe" shown in FIG. 29 is a recipe with production restrictions that cannot be used for grind coffee beans or for producing coffee beverages without charging. This manufacturing restriction can protect the interests of the creator of this recipe. In addition, tap operation is accepted, and this recipe is a paid recipe that can not be used without charging. You may switch to the display screen where the explanation to that effect is displayed. The character display LM such as "Please charge" shown in FIG. 29 corresponds to the display informing the condition for releasing the restriction.

It should be noted that the manufacturing restrictions may be lifted in a plurality of stages. For example, all restrictions that limit the use of coffee bean grinds and the use of coffee beverage extracts, some restrictions that allow the use of coffee bean grinds and restrict the use of coffee beverage extracts, and coffee bean grinds. There may be a total release permitting use and use of coffee beverage extracts. Full restrictions, partial restrictions and total cancellations may be determined by the degree of billing.

A billing screen (not shown) is prepared for the menu items expanded by tapping the menu button 120m prepared at the upper right of the display screen shown in FIG. 11 (see FIG. 35). On this billing screen, billing processing can be performed for the recipe of "bean A one-push recipe". As a specific example, the billing process is performed by the payment process by the credit card, and the fact that the billing process has been performed is transmitted to the server 16 shown in FIG. In the recipe management database built on the server 16, the restrictions on recipes are managed.

FIG. 32 is a diagram showing data stored in the server 16 for managing recipe restrictions.

As mentioned above, the paid recipe information is recorded in type 4 in each recipe. Each recipe is stored in a database. In the database, each of the recipe ID, the user ID, and the machine ID is managed.

The server 16 manages the machine ID held for each user ID, and the server 16 periodically checks whether or not communication with the coffee bean grinder 1 or the coffee beverage manufacturing device of each machine ID is possible. It is carried out. In the data shown in FIG. 32, it was not possible to communicate with the coffee bean grinder 1 (hereinafter referred to as an ID4 machine) having a machine ID of 4 owned by a person having a user ID of 2 (hereinafter referred to as an ID2 person). It is recorded that the serviceman of the operating company that operates the server 16 is in contact with the ID2 person and is investigating the reason why the communication could not be performed.

Further, the server 16 manages the recipes that can be used and the recipes that cannot be used for each machine ID by the recipe ID. For example, the recipes of recipe IDs 1 to 20 are recipes stored in any coffee bean grinder 1 from the beginning of sale. In the coffee bean grinder 1, the recipe is encrypted and stored in the storage unit 11b of the control device 11. Of the recipes with recipe IDs 1 to 20, the recipes with recipe IDs 1 to 15 are usable recipes without any restrictions. On the other hand, the recipes of recipe IDs 16 to 20 are recipes with production restrictions that cannot be used for the production of coffee bean grinds and coffee beverages without charging. Even if the recipe with the production restriction is stored in the coffee bean grinder 1, it cannot be used for grinding coffee beans unless the production restriction release code is input. Further, even if the recipe with the production restriction is stored in the coffee beverage production apparatus, it cannot be used for the production of the coffee beverage unless the production restriction release code is input. The manufacturing restriction release code is a code generated for each machine ID, and is a code that is invalid even if it is input to the coffee bean grinder 1 or the coffee beverage manufacturing device of another machine ID.

For example, when a person with a user ID of 1 (hereinafter referred to as an ID1 person) performs a billing process for the recipe ID 16 with a coffee bean grinder 1 (hereinafter referred to as an ID2 machine) having a machine ID of 2 as a server. It is transmitted to 16 that the billing process for the recipe ID 16 has been performed by the ID2 machine. Upon receiving this, the server 16 deletes the recipe ID 16 from the non-manufacturable recipe ID in the ID2 machine, and adds the recipe ID 16 to the manufacturable recipe ID in the ID2 machine. Then, the server 16 transmits the manufacturing restriction release code of the recipe of the recipe ID 16 to the ID2 machine, and in the ID2 machine receiving this, the production restriction release code is input and the grind processing S6 by the recipe of the recipe ID 16 becomes possible. Become.

As for the recipe with the production restriction, only the data that can be simply displayed as shown in FIG. 29 is stored in the coffee bean grinder 1 or the coffee beverage production device, and the charging process is performed, so that the server 16 Therefore, instead of the production restriction release code, the data of the entire recipe may be transmitted, and the grind processing S6 or the coffee beverage may be produced according to the recipe.

Further, supplementing the data shown in FIG. 32, the ID1 person creates the recipe ID32 on the ID2 machine. At the time of recipe creation, the recipe ID 32 is registered as a recipe with production restrictions that cannot be used for the production of coffee bean grinds and coffee beverages without charging. In the ID2 machine, since recipe ID32 is a recipe created by the machine, it is possible to grind coffee beans and coffee beverages using this recipe, and in the management of the server 16, it is registered in the recipe ID that can be manufactured. Will be done. However, the recipe ID 32 is not registered in the manufacturable recipe ID even in the other machines of the ID1 (the coffee bean grinder 1 of the machine ID1 and the coffee beverage manufacturing apparatus of the machine ID3). The recipe data of the recipe ID 32 may be transmitted to other machines having the same user ID via the server 16 to enable the grind of coffee beans and the production of coffee beverages. The recipe ID 32 created by the ID1 person is open to the public as a recipe with manufacturing restrictions. For example, the data that can be easily displayed as shown in FIG. 29 and the recipe information shown in FIG. 12 are open to the public, but all the parameters necessary for producing a coffee beverage are not open to the public. A person with a user ID of 3 (hereinafter referred to as an ID3 person) sees the recipe of the recipe ID 32 open to the public, and uses the coffee bean grinder 1 (hereinafter referred to as an ID5 machine) of the machine ID 5 to charge the recipe ID 32. It is possible to grind coffee beans using the recipe of recipe ID 32 on the ID 5 machine.

The ID2 person creates the recipe ID23 on the ID4 machine. When creating a recipe, the recipe ID 23 is registered as a recipe with no manufacturing restrictions. This recipe ID23 is also open to the public, and the ID3 person downloads the recipe ID23 from the server 16 to each of his two machines (ID5 machine and machine ID6 coffee bean grinder 1) for free, and this recipe It is possible to grind coffee beans using.

Even if the recipe is capable of producing coffee bean grinds and coffee beverages, the coffee bean grinds and coffee beverages may not be produced unless the communication confirmation code is input at regular intervals. Alternatively, the grind processing S6 itself of the coffee bean grinder 1 may not be executed unless the communication confirmation code is input at regular intervals. The communication confirmation code is transmitted from the server 16 at the time of periodical check by the server 16 as to whether or not communication is possible with the coffee bean grinder 1 or the coffee beverage manufacturing apparatus of each machine ID. By doing so, even if the coffee bean grinder 1 or the coffee beverage making device goes missing together with the user, the value of the coffee bean grinder 1 or the coffee beverage making device and the value of the recipe can be protected. Further, in the above example, the configuration for restricting the grind of coffee beans and the production of coffee beverages in the state where the recipe information is downloaded to the coffee bean grinder 1 or the coffee beverage production apparatus has been described. For example, the information on the recipe necessary for producing the coffee beverage may not be completely downloaded, or the information may be deleted after downloading the information so that the coffee beverage cannot be produced.

In the above example, the configuration in which the manufacturing restriction is released by charging has been described, but conditions other than charging may be used as the condition for releasing the manufacturing restriction, and manufacturing is performed when any of these conditions is satisfied. The restriction may be lifted, or the manufacturing restriction may be lifted when a plurality of conditions are satisfied. For example, if the production restriction can be lifted by billing, but the number of days the recipe is published has passed the set number of days, the set date and time has passed, or the recipe has been published within the set period. The manufacturing restriction may be lifted without charging. In addition, the production restriction will be lifted by charging only when the set number of days for publishing the recipe has passed, the set date and time has passed, or the set period has been reached. May be good. Further, the production restriction may be applied depending on the conditions from the state in which the production restriction is not applied. For example, the production limit may be imposed when the number of productions according to the recipe reaches the set number, the set date and time has passed, or the production period is within the set period.

Next, a case where the simple display 1805d of the second-ranked “original recipe 004” shown in FIG. 29 is tapped will be described.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a display screen displayed when the simple display 1805d of the second-ranked “original recipe 004” shown in FIG. 29 is tapped.

On the display unit of the information display device 12 shown in FIG. 33, a simple display 1805d of "original recipe 004" is displayed at the upper part, and icons representing a plurality of parameters are arranged and displayed below the simple display 1805d. On the display screen shown in FIG. 33, twelve icons I1 to I12 are displayed side by side in two upper and lower rows. By tapping the next page icon Inx displayed at the lower center of the display screen, the next page displaying the icons representing the 13th and subsequent parameters can be displayed.

A character display LD such as "there is a display restriction" was added to the simple display 1805d of the second-ranked "original recipe 004" shown in FIG. 29. On the display screen shown in FIG. 33, the parameters (set values) are hidden for the icons I4 to I7 of the parameters related to the amount of hot water. The character display LD such as "there is a display limit" on the ranking display screen of FIG. 29 suggests that there is a limit such that the parameter related to the amount of hot water is not displayed. Even if the user tries to check the parameters related to the amount of hot water in other display modes, the parameters related to the amount of hot water are not displayed in any of the display modes. The display restriction here is a restriction for keeping the secret of the recipe, especially the secret of the manufacturing conditions, and the recipe can be used. That is, when the grind icon Id shown in FIG. 29 is tapped, the screen switches to the accounting screen displaying the price of coffee beans (ground beans), and the accounting information is transmitted to the Point of sale (POS) system (not shown), and the POS system displays the accounting information. Accounting is performed. Further, in the coffee bean grinder 1, the grind treatment S6 shown in FIG. 9 is started. In addition, although the display restriction here targets a part of the parameters constituting the recipe, all the parameters may be targeted. Further, the display restriction may cover all the parameters for the manufacturing method shown in FIG. 10 (A).

The display limit of some or all parameters of the recipe can be set by the recipe creator at the time of recipe creation. The display-restricted recipe information is set to type 4. It is possible to impose display restrictions on recipes with production restrictions that cannot be used to produce coffee beverages without charging, even if charges are applied. Further, regarding the display restriction of parameters for recipes that can be used for grinding coffee beans and producing coffee beverages, the display restriction may be lifted by charging. Further, in addition to billing, for example, the display restriction may be released when the number of times of manufacture reaches a set value. As an example of the display restriction, parameters may be displayed for the amount of beans and the amount of hot water supplied, and other parameters may not be displayed. Further, as another example, other parameters may be displayed so that only the grain size of the bean grind is not displayed. That is, a parameter that can be displayed may be set (a parameter that is not set cannot be displayed), or a parameter that cannot be displayed may be set (a parameter that is not set can be displayed). Further, when a recipe is duplicated to create a new recipe, the display restriction may be set in the same manner as when creating a normal recipe. In this case, for example, the range of display restrictions that can be set at the time of duplication can be set at the time of creating the original recipe, for example, the same restrictions as the recipe of the duplication source are imposed at the time of duplication. May be good.

In addition to the manufacturing restrictions and display restrictions described above, the recipe restrictions include modification restrictions that limit the modifiable range and replication restrictions that limit the replicatable range. Modification restrictions and duplication restrictions can also be set by the recipe creator when creating a recipe. The information of the recipe with modification restriction and the information of the recipe with reproduction restriction are set to type 4. Even if you are charged for a recipe with manufacturing restrictions that cannot be used to grind coffee beans or make coffee beverages without charging, it is possible to impose modification restrictions and duplication restrictions. be. In addition, various restrictions may be lifted by billing. Further, in addition to billing, various restrictions may be released when, for example, the number of times of manufacture reaches a set value.

Even when the contents of the recipe with modification restrictions are displayed, the icons I1 to I12 representing the plurality of parameters shown in FIG. 30 are displayed.

FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a screen when the icon I5 of the first main hot water supply amount of the recipe whose modification is prohibited as a modification restriction is tapped.

Unlike the display unit of the information display device 12 shown in FIG. 31, the input window IW1 is not displayed on the display unit of the information display device 12 shown in FIG. 34, and the change prohibition window RW appears instead. There is. In this change prohibition window RW, the sequence W1 shown in FIG. 31 is not displayed, only the value of the parameter already set (40 in this case) is displayed and cannot be changed. Character display such as is displayed. After the change prohibition window RW is displayed for a predetermined time, it automatically disappears, and the display unit of the information display device 12 returns to the display screen shown in FIG. 29. The modification restrictions here are to ensure that the recipe of the recipe creator is faithfully reproduced. For example, if a recipe created by a world-famous barista is modified without the permission of the barista and the coffee beans or beverages are sold, the coffee beans or beverages are no longer worldwide. It is not intended by the famous barista, and different tastes and aromas can damage the barista's reputation. Modification restrictions also have the meaning of preventing such a situation.

It should be noted that the modification restriction here may be applied to a part of the parameters constituting the recipe, or may be applied to all the parameters. Further, the modification restriction may be applied to a part or all of the parameters for the manufacturing method shown in FIG. 10 (A). As an example, the parameters of the amount of beans and the amount of hot water supplied may not be changed, and other parameters may be changed. Further, as another example, only the amount of beans may be changed so that other parameters cannot be changed. That is, a parameter that can be changed may be set (a parameter that is not set cannot be changed), or a parameter that cannot be changed may be set (a parameter that is not set can be changed). Further, for example, in the example of FIG. 30, the additional hot water supply amount is grayed out, but even if it is possible to change the valid / invalid state of the parameter in the initial state of the recipe, such as setting a numerical value for this parameter. good. Further, the configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the change is permitted or prohibited for the entire range of the parameter, and the range in which the parameter can be changed may be limited. Also, when duplicating a recipe, the range of modification restrictions that can be set at the time of duplication can be set at the time of creating the original recipe, such as imposing the same restrictions as the recipe of the duplication source. You may do it.

FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a state in which menu items are expanded by tapping the menu button 120 m prepared in the upper right on the display screen shown in FIG. 12.

The menu item ME displayed on the display unit of the information display device 12 shown in FIG. 35 includes an item ME1 for returning to the home screen (for example, a recipe list display screen shown in FIG. 11) and an item ME2 for displaying the ranking display. , Item ME3 for displaying the recipe management application list shown in FIG. 13, item ME4 for displaying the above-mentioned billing screen, and the recipe of the recipe information currently displayed (here, the recipe of "Daito Blend") are duplicated. The recipe copy item ME5 and other items ME6 are prepared. Of these items, the recipe copy item ME5 is displayed in a grayed out display mode, and even if you tap the recipe copy item ME5 item, the value of the parameter included in the recipe of "Daito Blend" is copied. Can not do it. That is, duplication is prohibited in the recipe of "Daito Blend" due to the duplication restriction. A copy of a recipe is used when creating a new recipe with reference to the copied recipe. For example, if you want to modify a recipe that you created earlier while leaving the recipe as it is, it is convenient to be able to copy the recipe. However, as with recipe modification, if the act of creating a new recipe with reference to a recipe other than yourself, especially a recipe created by a famous barista, is regarded as plagiarism of the recipe, such an act is prohibited. Should be. Reproduction restrictions may be used as a means of prohibiting such actions.

As described with reference to FIG. 34, some recipes have modification restrictions, but there are also parameters that may actively encourage modification. For example, depending on the environment in which the coffee bean grinder 1 is installed or the environment in which the coffee beverage manufacturing apparatus is installed, it may be better to modify the parameters. For example, in a coffee beverage manufacturing device, the air pressure inside the extraction container is controlled according to the recipe, but the air pressure inside the extraction container changes depending on the altitude of the place where the coffee beverage manufacturing device is installed, so that the desired pressure may not be obtained. be. Therefore, in the coffee beverage manufacturing apparatus, a barometric pressure sensor is provided, and the pressure of the pressurized fluid supplied to the extraction container is corrected according to the sensor signal of the barometric pressure sensor and the like.

FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a display screen for modifying the parameters of the delivery pressure due to the air pressure from the compressor.

When the transmission pressure icon I12 shown in FIG. 30 is tapped, the input window IW2 shown in FIG. 36 appears on the display unit of the information display device 12. Similar to the input window IW1 shown in FIG. 31, the input window IW2 shown in FIG. 36 also displays the maximum value (MAX 3.0) and the minimum value (MIN 1.2) of the correctable range, and the maximum value and the minimum value are displayed. A sequence W4 in which the numerical values between are arranged at 0.1 intervals is displayed. An input frame W2 is arranged in the center of the sequence W4, and in the input window IW2 shown in FIG. 36, 2.0 is located in the input frame W2. The user can move the sequence W4 by swiping, and can change the numerical value of the input frame W2 to a desired value within the correctable range. Further, in the input window IW2 shown in FIG. 36, the barometric pressure correction icon W5 is prepared at the lower right. When the barometric pressure correction icon W5 is tapped, the barometric pressure is corrected according to the altitude of the place where the coffee bean grinder 1 and the coffee beverage manufacturing device are installed. The higher the altitude of the installation location, the lower the atmospheric pressure. Therefore, for example, if the pressure control of the coffee beverage production device is based on the atmospheric pressure at an altitude of 0 m, even with the pressure correction, the installation location of the coffee beverage production device The higher the altitude is higher than 0 m, the lower the parameter value is corrected. On the contrary, the correction is performed so that the value of the parameter becomes higher as the altitude of the place where the coffee beverage manufacturing apparatus is installed becomes lower than 0 m.

As the installation environment of the coffee bean grinder 1 and the coffee beverage manufacturing apparatus, the temperature and humidity may also affect the taste and aroma of the coffee beans and the coffee beverage. Depending on the temperature of the installation environment, the grain size of the beans, the amount of steamed water, the steaming time, the temperature of the hot water tank, and the like may be corrected. Further, the grain size of the beans, the amount of steamed water, the steaming time, and the like may be corrected according to the humidity of the installation environment. Furthermore, the hardness and pH of the water in the area where it is installed are also included in the installation environment. Depending on the hardness and pH of the water, the amount of beans, the grain size of the beans, the amount of poured hot water, and the like may be corrected.

In the above description,
"Acquisition means [for example, information display device 12 and control device 11] for acquiring a recipe used in a part or all processes of beverage production, and
Parameters included in the recipe acquired by the acquisition means [for example, amount of beans, grain size of beans, amount of steamed hot water, steaming time, amount of extracted hot water (injected hot water amount), first main hot water supply amount, second main hot water supply amount, addition. Pressure hot water supply amount, extraction pressure, extraction time, pre-rotation rest time, post-rotation rest time, delivery time, delivery pressure, bean name, bean producing country, bean roasting degree, recipe creator name, etc.] Processing means [for example, processing unit 11a] for executing processing [for example, processing for controlling a rotary blade in the crushing device 5].
The adjusting means [for example, the actuator group 14 (crushing device 5 or the extracting device) shown in FIG. 8] which operates by the processing executed by the processing means to perform the adjustment using coffee beans.
[For example, a coffee bean grinder 1, a coffee extractor, a coffee machine equipped with a coffee bean grinder 1 and a coffee extractor].
The acquisition means can acquire a recipe with restrictions [for example, restriction on grind of coffee beans, restriction on production of coffee beverage, restriction on display of part or all, restriction on modification, restriction on duplication, etc.].
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Explained.

The adjustment referred to here is to grind coffee beans or to extract a coffee beverage from the ground coffee beans.

Further, there are a plurality of types of the adjusting means, and the recipe may include a plurality of types of parameters for each of the adjusting means, or one adjusting means has a plurality of types of parameters. It may include a plurality of types of parameters for one adjusting means.

Further, the recipe with the restriction may be downloaded from the server via the communication network. Further, the limitation in this case may be that downloading is prohibited.

Further, an acquisition unit [for example, I / F unit 11c] for acquiring a recipe including parameters and an adjustment means for performing adjustment using coffee beans [for example, an actuator group 14 (crushing device 5 or an extraction device) shown in FIG. 8]. A coffee machine may be provided with a control unit [for example, a control device 11 or a processing unit 11a] that controls the adjusting means according to the parameters included in the recipe acquired by the acquisition unit.

again,
"The storage means [for example, the storage unit 11b] for storing the recipe with the above limitation is provided.
The acquisition means [for example, the processing unit 11a] acquires the recipe with the limitation from the storage means.
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"The restriction is that it is impossible to produce a beverage using the recipe [for example, a usage restriction that cannot be used without a charge] [for example, the grayout shown in FIG. 29. 1804d], a simple display of the first-ranked "bean A one-push recipe", which is displayed in the display mode of "Please charge" and has a character display LM such as "Please charge".
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
A display means [for example, a display unit of an information display device 12] is provided.
The limitation is that the display means does not display a part [for example, a parameter related to the amount of hot water] or all of the information representing the recipe [for example, with respect to the icons I4 to I7 of the parameter related to the amount of hot water shown in FIG. 33. Parameter (setting value) is hidden],
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"The restriction is to prohibit making a copy of the recipe [for example, the item ME5 of the recipe copy displayed in the grayed out display mode shown in FIG. 35].
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"The recipe with the restriction is a recipe without the restriction by charging [for example, the recipe with the recipe ID 32 that can be used in the coffee machine with the machine ID 5 owned by the person with the user ID 3 in FIG. 32. ]become,
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"The restriction means that it is prohibited to modify a part or all of the contents of the recipe [for example, the change prohibition window RW shown in FIG. 34 is displayed and a character display such as" Cannot be changed "is displayed]. Is,
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"The parameters can be adjusted according to the installation environment of the coffee machine [for example, altitude] [for example, correction by tapping the barometric pressure correction icon W5 shown in FIG. 36].
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

The installation environment also includes temperature, humidity, hardness and pH of water in the area where it is installed.
"The recipe is encrypted [for example, the recipe stored in the storage unit 11b is encrypted],
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

The coffee machine described above is "a device provided with an acquisition means for acquiring a recipe used in a part or all of the process of manufacturing a beverage, and the acquisition means can acquire a recipe with restrictions. It may be a device characterized by the above. ”, And the characteristics of the coffee machine described above can be applied to this device. The device may be a coffee machine such as a coffee maker having a hot water supply function. Alternatively, it may be an electronic device (for example, a mobile terminal) that does not have a manufacturing function. Further, it may be a crushing device 5.

Further, in the above description, any of the constituent requirements expressed as ~ means can be replaced with ~ parts.

Next, an example in which comments are set for the parameters in the recipe described above will be described.

FIG. 37A is a diagram showing an example of a state in which a comment is displayed on the recipe display screen shown in FIG. 30. In this example, the recipe information includes the comment information for the parameter, and the comment information is displayed by double-tapping the icon corresponding to the parameter. FIG. 37A shows a state in which the information of the corresponding comment is displayed by double-tapping the steaming water amount icon I4 from the state shown in FIG. Specifically, from the state where the icons I1 to I12 representing the 12 parameters are displayed on the display unit of the information display device 12, the comment window CW is displayed so as to overlap a part of the display. The information in this comment is not limited to the configuration that can be input by the recipe creator, and may be configured so that the user who downloaded the recipe information can also input the information.

In this comment window CW, a comment "2020/1/15 corrected from 35 cc by tasting the varistor" L.HHH "" is displayed as a comment regarding the amount of steamed water. In this way, by using the comment about the recipe, it is possible to deepen the understanding about the recipe and display the information for adjusting the parameter according to the preference. If there is a continuation in the comment, you can scroll to display the continuation by swiping. Also, by tapping this comment window CW, the comment window CW can be closed. For parameters that do not include comment information, nothing is displayed even if the icon is double-tapped, but "no comment" may be displayed.

Further, in the example of FIG. 33, the parameters (set values) are set to be hidden for the parameters icons I4 to I7 related to the amount of hot water, but when the parameters are set to be hidden, double-tap these icons. But the corresponding comment is not displayed. However, as shown in FIG. 37 (B), even when the parameter is set to be hidden, the corresponding comment may be displayed when these icons are double-tapped. In FIG. 37 (B), the comment window CW is displayed in the same manner as in FIG. 37 (A) by double-tapping the steaming water amount icon I4 whose parameter is set to be hidden from the state shown in FIG. 33. The displayed state is shown. By making the corresponding comment displayed even when the parameter is set to be hidden, the user who sees the comment is interested in the parameter setting value and is charged to unhide it. It may be possible to encourage.

As in the examples of FIGS. 37 (A) and 37 (B), the comment corresponding to the parameter may be set according to the display and non-display of the parameter, and the display and non-display of the parameter may be set. It may be possible to set it separately from hiding. Further, when displaying a comment, it may be possible to set a limit on the content to be displayed so that only a part of the comment is displayed. For example, in FIG. 37 (A), an example in which both a parameter and a comment corresponding to this parameter are displayed has been described, but an example in which the content displayed for this comment is restricted is shown in FIG. 38 (A). It is shown. In the example of FIG. 38 (A), the comment window CW is displayed as in FIG. 37 (A), but only a part of the comment described in FIG. 37 (A) is displayed. Further, in FIG. 37B, an example in which a comment corresponding to this parameter is displayed in a state where the parameter is hidden has been described, but an example in which the content displayed for this comment is restricted is shown in FIG. 38 (B). It is shown in B). In the example of FIG. 38 (B), the comment window CW is displayed as in FIG. 37 (B), but only a part of the comment described in FIG. 37 (B) is displayed. Regarding the hiding of comments and the restriction of display contents, it may be possible to cancel these states by charging so that the comments can be displayed.

The parameters to which the comments described above are to be added are not particularly limited, but for example, comments can be added only to specific parameters (for example, particle size, amount of hot water, presence or absence of steaming). On the contrary, it may not be possible to add a comment only to a specific parameter. Further, for example, it may be possible to display only a part of the comment only for a specific parameter, or conversely, it may not be possible to display only a part of the comment only for a specific parameter. Further, when a plurality of comments are attached to the same parameter, it may be possible to set display / non-display or partial display of each comment. Furthermore, even if it is possible to set a comment that is displayed or hidden according to the content of the parameter, for example, a comment that is displayed only when the parameter becomes less than a specific value is set. good. In addition, when creating a new recipe by duplicating a recipe, it is possible to set whether or not comments can be added and the range of restrictions on the display of comments as in the case of creating a normal recipe. May be good. In this case, for example, the setting contents of the comment at the time of duplication may be set at the time of creating the original recipe, for example, the same restrictions as those of the recipe of the duplication source may be imposed at the time of duplication.

Further, in the above example, the configuration in which the recipe information includes the comment information for the parameter has been described. However, for example, the comment information may be stored separately from the recipe information, and the comment information storage method and storage area may be used. Is not limited to the above example. By managing the recipe information and the comment information on the same device, it is possible to facilitate the management of such information.

In the above description,
"A coffee machine that acquires recipe information used in some or all processes of coffee production and makes adjustments using coffee beans by referring to the parameters included in the recipe information (for example, coffee bean grinder 1, coffee). A coffee machine equipped with an extraction device, a coffee bean grinder 1, and a coffee extraction device]
A storage unit (storage unit 11b) in which comments regarding the parameters are stored is provided.
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Explained.

again,
"The display range of the comment stored in the storage unit can be set (for example, FIGS. 37 and 38).
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"The recipe information is acquired from the storage unit,
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"The recipe information may have restrictions on its use (for example, FIG. 29).
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"With respect to the recipe information having a restriction prohibiting the grind of coffee beans, it is not possible to grind the coffee beans using the recipe information (for example, FIG. 32).
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"With respect to the recipe information having a restriction prohibiting the production of coffee beverages, it is not possible to produce coffee beverages using the recipe information (for example, FIG. 32).
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"For the recipe information for which the display content is restricted, the display of information exceeding the range of the restriction is restricted (for example, FIG. 33).
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"For the recipe information for which duplication is restricted, information beyond the range of the restriction cannot be duplicated (for example, FIG. 35).
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"For the recipe information for which change is restricted, the recipe information cannot be changed beyond the range of the restriction (for example, FIG. 34).
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"It is possible to lift the restriction on the recipe information by charging.
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"The parameters can be adjusted according to the installation environment (for example, FIG. 36).
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"The recipe information is encrypted,
A coffee machine that features that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"A coffee manufacturing system (eg, FIG. 8) including an external device (eg, server 16, mobile terminal 17) capable of communicating with the coffee machine. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"Recipe acquisition step to acquire recipe information used for some or all processes of adjustment using coffee beans,
It has an adjustment step of making adjustments using coffee beans with reference to the parameters included in the recipe information.
An adjustment method characterized by that (for example, a method of grinding coffee beans or a method of producing a beverage in a coffee machine). 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"There is a recipe display step for displaying the recipe information between the recipe acquisition step and the adjustment step.
The adjustment method characterized by that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"In the recipe display step, comments regarding the parameters may be displayed (for example, FIGS. 37 and 38).
The adjustment method characterized by that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"The recipe information may have restrictions on its use (for example, FIG. 29).
The adjustment method characterized by that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"With respect to the recipe information having a restriction prohibiting the grind of coffee beans, it is not possible to grind the coffee beans using the recipe information (for example, FIG. 32).
The adjustment method characterized by that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"With respect to the recipe information having a restriction prohibiting the production of coffee beverages, it is not possible to produce coffee beverages using the recipe information (for example, FIG. 32).
The adjustment method characterized by that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"For the recipe information for which the display content is restricted, the display of the information exceeding the limit range is restricted in the recipe display step (for example, FIG. 33).
The adjustment method characterized by that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"Before the recipe acquisition step, a recipe creation step for creating the recipe information is provided.
In the recipe creation step, it is possible to duplicate the recipe information and create a new recipe information.
With respect to the recipe information for which duplication is restricted, information beyond the range of the restriction cannot be duplicated in the recipe creation step (for example, FIG. 35).
The adjustment method characterized by that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"There is a recipe change step for changing the recipe information between the recipe acquisition step and the beverage manufacturing step.
With respect to the recipe information for which the change is restricted, the recipe information cannot be changed beyond the range of the restriction in the recipe change step (for example, FIG. 34).
The adjustment method characterized by that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"By charging, the restrictions on the recipe information will be lifted.
The adjustment method characterized by that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"There is a parameter adjustment step (for example, FIG. 36) in which the parameter can be adjusted according to the installation environment between the recipe acquisition step and the beverage production step.
The adjustment method characterized by that. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"The recipe information is encrypted,
The adjustment method characterized by that. 』\
Was also explained.

<5. Order information and grind recipes and operation examples>
Hereinafter, an example of the operation for the order information will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 44 with reference to the flow of the control process described with reference to FIG. 9. 39 to 41 are diagrams showing a state at the time of inputting order information. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a state when the order information is changed. FIG. 43 is a diagram showing an example of the control parameters of the grinder 5B for the order. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an example of display during execution of grind processing.

In this example, it is assumed that an application for transmitting order information about ground coffee beans is installed in the mobile terminal 17. FIG. 39 shows an example of an order information input screen using this application. On this input screen, the title input field 171 of the order, the input table 172 that specifies the ratio to the grain size when grinding coffee beans, the fine → coarse grind button 173a that instructs how to grind from the fine grind state to the coarse grind state, and so on. A coarse → fine grind button 173b that instructs how to grind from a coarse grind state to a fine grind state, a graph area 174 for displaying the contents input to the input table 172 in a graph, and a transmission for transmitting order information. A button 175 and a recipe registration button 176 for registering order information as a grind recipe are displayed.

FIG. 40 shows an example of an input screen in which order information is input. On this input screen, the characters "for Geisha French Press" are input in the title input field 171. Further, in the input table 172, "40" indicating the ratio of the particle size of 200 μm and “60” indicating the ratio of the particle size of 800 μm are input, and it is shown that the total ratio is “100”%. Further, it is shown that comments corresponding to each of the particle size of 200 μm, the particle size of 800 μm, and the total are input. Further, the coarse → finely ground button 173b is selected. In the graph area 174, the contents input to the input table 172 are displayed as a graph. In this graph, two peaks are shown, of which the peak on the left side indicates that the particle size of 200 μm is 40%, and the peak on the right side indicates that the particle size of 800 μm is 60%. ing.

In the graph area 174, the content input to the input table 172 can be indirectly changed by dragging a part of the graph. FIG. 41 shows an example in which the peak on the right side is moved to the left among the two peaks in the graph area 174 shown in FIG. 40. By this operation, it is shown that "60" indicating the ratio of the particle size of 800 μm input to the input table 172 is changed to “0” and “0” indicating the ratio of the particle size of 600 μm is changed to “60”. Has been done. The input method by dragging such a graph is not limited to the one that changes the particle size, and may be the one that changes the ratio. For example, by dragging a part of the graph up and down, the ratio of the corresponding particle size may be increased or decreased.

Further, in the example of FIG. 41, after the value is input to the input table 172, the value input to the input table 172 is changed by dragging a part of the graph. Not limited to this configuration, the graph of the initial state (flat straight line, shown by the thick line in FIG. 39) is displayed in the graph area 174 from the state before the value is input to the input table 172 (initial state). By dragging this graph, the value of the input table 172 may be set.

By the input method using the graph as described above, the user can more intuitively set the particle size ratio.

Also, when the size of a peak is increased, the size of other peaks decreases relatively. By increasing or decreasing the size of one peak, the size of other peaks is increased. May increase or decrease relatively. When the size of the graph area 174 is limited, the graph area 174 can be used more effectively.

After setting the title, grain size ratio, grinding method (fine → coarse, coarse → fine) and amount of coffee beans (not shown in FIGS. 39 to 41), tap the send button 175 to connect the communication network 15. Order information is transmitted to the control device 11 of the coffee bean grinder 1 via the coffee bean grinder 1. In addition, after transmitting to the server 16 once, it may be transmitted to the coffee bean grinder 1 via the server 16 and the communication network 15.

Also, here, order information such as title, particle size ratio, grinding method (fine → coarse, coarse → fine) and amount of coffee beans was set, but these order information should be saved and used as a grind recipe. Is also possible. In that case, by tapping the recipe registration button 176, the data is transmitted to the server 16 via the communication network 15. The server 16 also manages the grind recipe as a database, and the grind recipe ID is assigned to the order information transmitted here and stored. When sending to the server 16, it may be possible to set a recipe limit. For example, a screen for selecting various restrictions such as manufacturing (grinding) prohibition, display prohibition, download prohibition, duplication prohibition, and modification prohibition may be displayed on the mobile terminal 17. Further, on the above screen, it may be possible to set a method for releasing these restrictions (billing, elapse of period, use of a certain number of times or more due to billing, etc.). In addition, the input author's comment is also stored as a part of the grind recipe, and the comment can be displayed when the recipe is displayed.

Further, the chaff removal strength (chaff removal rate) (%) may be set as order information and grind recipe.

When the order information is received, the content of the received order information is displayed on the information display device 12 (Yes in step S1 and step S2 in FIG. 9). FIG. 42A shows an example in which the control device 11 receives the order information transmitted with the contents shown in FIG. 41 and the contents are displayed on the information display device 12. Specifically, the title entered in the title input field 171 of FIG. 41 and the row of the input table 172 having a particle size of 0 and a blank comment field (rows having a particle size of 400 μm and 1000 μm in FIG. 41) are displayed. The contents of the excluded part are displayed in the reception table 121. Further, in the grinding method instruction column 122, it is shown that by selecting the coarse → fine grinding button 173b in FIG. 41, the grinding method from the coarse grinding state to the fine grinding state is instructed. Further, in the bean amount column 123, the amount of received beans (60 g in this example) is shown. The amount of beans may be set separately by the store.

If you tap the grind start button 124 in this state, the coffee bean grind processing will be executed (details will be described later), but before tapping the grind start button 124, the order information can be changed. (No in step S3 of FIG. 9, Yes in step S4, step S5). If the order information is changed, the coffee beans are grinded according to this information. Depending on the temperature and humidity at the time of grinding, the grain size of the ground coffee beans may be fine (or coarse), but it is possible for the store to change and adjust the order information.

For example, it is assumed that the order information of FIG. 42 (A) is received, but the grain size of the ground coffee beans becomes fine due to the low humidity. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 42 (B), in the receiving table 121, "40" indicating the ratio of the particle size of 200 μm is changed to “45”, and further, “60” indicating the ratio of the particle size of 600 μm is changed to “55”. By changing the grain size of the ground coffee beans, the grain size can be adjusted to a desired grain size. In the example of FIG. 42 (B), the description of "low humidity-> rate increase" is added to the comment column, but by having such a comment, it is possible to convey information such as the reason for correction. You may be able to do it. As described above, the order information (here, the particle size of the ground beans) can be adjusted according to the installation environment of the coffee bean grinder 1.

Further, the recipe registration button 125 is also provided on the display screen of the information display device 12, and the order information can be registered in the server 16 as a grind recipe from the information display device 12 (coffee bean grinder 1). A grind recipe including parameters modified according to the installation environment of the coffee bean grinder 1 can be saved in the server 16 with comments. In addition, the grind recipe may include environmental information (temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, etc.) at the time of creating order information (recipe). A temperature / humidity sensor and a barometric pressure sensor are provided in the coffee bean grinder 1, and when the recipe registration button 125 is tapped, the environmental information acquired by those sensors is automatically added to the grind recipe. May be good. Further, when transmitting from the coffee bean grinder 1 to the server 16, a selection screen may be displayed on the display screen of the information display device 12, and recipe restrictions may be set. Further, on the above selection screen, it may be possible to set a method for releasing these restrictions.

In addition, the order information may be encrypted and stored as a grind recipe in the storage unit 11b of the control device 11 in the coffee bean grinder 1. Further, the mobile terminal 17 may also be able to be encrypted and stored as a grind recipe in the storage unit 11b.

Further, the grind recipe registered in this way can also be used in a coffee beverage manufacturing device equipped with a coffee bean grinder 1 and a coffee extraction device.

Next, the operation after tapping the grind start button 124 will be described by taking as an example the case where the grind start button 124 is tapped in the state shown in FIG. 42 (B). When the grind start button 124 is tapped, the coffee bean grind processing is executed according to the order information (Yes in step S3 of FIG. 9, step S6). FIG. 43 (A) shows the particle size and the ratio thereof specified in FIG. 42 (B).

In this grind treatment, the grain size distribution of the coffee ground beans to be produced is expanded to a certain range (in this embodiment, a range of ± 100 to 150 μm) with respect to the grain size of the coffee ground beans specified in the order information. , The control of grinding coffee beans is executed while changing the blade spacing (distance between the fixed blade 57b and the rotary blade 58b) of the grinder 5B at predetermined intervals (for example, in increments of 50 μm). For example, in FIG. 43 (B), the operation time for operating the grinding machine 5B while changing the blade spacing in the range of 50 to 350 μm with respect to the specification of the particle size of 200 μm specified in FIG. 43 (A) is shown. It is shown to be set. Further, in FIG. 43 (B), the operation time for operating the grinding machine 5B while changing the blade spacing in the range of 450 to 700 μm with respect to the specification of the particle size of 600 μm specified in FIG. 43 (A) is shown. It is shown to be set. Further, FIG. 43 (D) is a graph showing the length of the operation time for each interval of the blades of the grinder 5B shown in FIG. 43 (B). Since the blade spacing of the grinder 5B and its operating time set here correspond to the particle size distribution of the coffee ground beans to be produced, it can be said that the particle size distribution is set.

In the above example, it is assumed that it takes a total of 30 seconds to produce 60 g of ground coffee beans specified in the order information. Then, 45% (13.5 seconds) of this operation time is allocated to the operation for a particle size of 200 μm. In the above example, since the grinder 5B is operated while changing the blade spacing of the grinder 5B in the range of 50 to 350 μm for the specification of the particle size of 200 μm, the operation time of 13.5 seconds is allocated to the grinder operation in this range. There is. In FIG. 43B, the total operating time of the grinding machine in the range of the interval of 50 to 350 μm is 13.5 seconds. Further, 55% (16.5 seconds) of the total operation time of 30 seconds is allocated to the operation for a particle size of 600 μm. In the above example, since the grinder 5B is operated while changing the blade spacing of the grinder 5B in the range of 450 to 700 μm for the specification of the particle size of 600 μm, the operation time of 16.5 seconds is allocated to the grinder operation in this range. There is. In FIG. 43B, the total operating time of the grinding machine in the range of the interval 450 to 700 μm is 16.5 seconds. As described above, the operating time shown in FIG. 43 (B) is derived from the time required for producing the ground coffee beans. In addition, in FIG. 43B, an example in which the range of the blade spacing of the grinder 5B for the designation of two types of particle size does not overlap has been described, but when these ranges overlap, the operation time of the portion is described. Is added.

As described in the example of FIG. 43B, the grain size of the coffee ground beans can be dispersed by producing the coffee ground beans while changing the blade spacing of the grinder 5B. Coffee extracted from coffee ground beans with dispersed grain size can contain various tastes as compared with coffee extracted from coffee ground beans without dispersed grain size. For those who do not like such taste, for example, a case where the operating time as shown in FIG. 43 (C) may be set may be provided. In FIG. 43 (C), the operation time of the grinder 5B is set only for the operation at the blade spacing of the same value as the particle size specified in the order information, and the particle size distribution suppresses the dispersion of the particle size. It is compatible. These configurations are examples, and the range of the particle size distribution may be specified when the particle size is specified.

Further, in the example of FIG. 43B, the operation time at the blade spacing having the same value as the particle size specified in the order information is the longest, and as the difference between the specified particle size and the blade spacing of the grinder 5B becomes larger, Although the operating time is shortened, for example, the operating time may be set to the same value for the operation at the blade spacing of the grinder 5B of ± 50 μm with respect to the specified particle size, and the particle size distribution may be set. A plurality of patterns may be provided so that they can be selected from them.

Further, the operation time information as shown in FIG. 43B can be input at the time of order information creation, and when the order information includes the operation time information, the grind process can be executed according to this information. You may do it.

Further, the operation time information (the pattern of changing the blade spacing of the grinder 5B) shown in FIGS. 43B and 43B may also be stored in the server 16 or the storage unit 11b as a part of the grinding recipe. ..

Although two types of particle size values are set in FIG. 43 (A), the number of types of particle size to which the values are specified may be one type instead of a plurality. For example, when one kind of particle size value is set, the operation time is set based on this value.

There are two types of grinding in the grinding machine 5B in the present embodiment: a grinding method from a finely ground state to a coarsely ground state and a grinding method from a coarsely ground state to a finely ground state. One of the grinding methods is specified by using the fine-> coarse-grinding button 173a and the coarse-> fine-grinding button 173b described above. When the grinding method from the fine grinding state to the coarse grinding state is specified, the grinding machine 5B is operated for the operation time set for each interval while widening the interval between the blades of the grinding machine 5B from 50 μm to 1000 μm. .. On the other hand, when the grinding method from the coarse grinding state to the fine grinding state is specified, the grinding machine 5B is operated for the operation time set for each interval while narrowing the interval between the blades of the grinding machine 5B from 1000 μm to 50 μm. Make it work. Depending on this grinding method, the particle size distribution of the coffee ground beans produced may differ slightly, and the taste may differ. Therefore, in the present embodiment, these grinding methods can be set. Is adopted.

In FIG. 42B, since the grinding method from the coarse grinding state to the fine grinding state is specified, the interval between the blades of the grinder 5B is narrowed from 1000 μm to 50 μm, and only the operation time set for each interval is specified. Operate the grinder 5B. At this time, the graph shown in FIG. 43 (D) is displayed on the information display device 12, and the color of the area in the graph changes as the operation progresses. FIG. 44A shows a state when 12.6 seconds have passed from the start of grind. At this time, the distance between the blades of the grinder 5B is set to 550 μm, and in FIG. 44 (A), it is shown by hatching that the color of the region on the right side has changed with this 550 μm as a boundary. This hatching is an example showing that the grind processing of the corresponding area is completed. Further, FIG. 44B shows a state when the grind processing is completed after 30 seconds have passed from the start of the grind. In FIG. 44 (B), the fact that all regions are hatched is an example indicating that all grind processing is completed. By displaying the progress of the grind processing as in the example of FIGS. 44 (A) and 44 (B), it is efficient that the waiting time of the customer is not bored and the clerk performs another work during that time. Work may be possible.

In the example of FIGS. 44 (A) and 44 (B), a display example in which hatching spreads from the right side of the graph when a grinding method from a coarsely ground state to a finely ground state is specified has been described. When the grinding method from the state to the coarse grinding state is specified, unlike the example of FIGS. 44 (A) and 44 (B), the hatching is displayed from the left side of the graph.

Further, in the above example, the configuration in which the progress of the grind processing is displayed on the information display device 12 has been described, but the progress of the grind processing may be displayed on the mobile terminal 17 that has transmitted the order information.

<6. Other configurations>
In the coffee bean grinder 1 described above, the crushing device 5 employs a configuration in which the grinder 5A and the grinder 5B are used to grind the coffee beans in two stages. However, the configuration is not limited to such a configuration, and a configuration using one grinder may be used, and the mechanism of the grinder is not limited to the mechanism described above.

Further, the coffee bean grinder 1 may be a single device or may be mounted on a coffee beverage manufacturing apparatus together with a coffee beverage extractor.

Further, as described with reference to FIG. 43, in order to disperse the particle size of the ground coffee beans, for example, a grinder in charge of a particle size of 50 μm or more and less than 500 μm and a grinder in charge of a particle size of 500 μm or more and 1000 μm are used. Two may be provided, and these may be switched and used according to the order information, or may be used at the same time. That is, it may be configured to switch and use a plurality of grinders, or it may be configured to use a plurality of grinders at the same time. Further, for a plurality of grinders, the particle size range of the coffee ground beans that each grinder is in charge of is not limited to different configurations, and these ranges may overlap, or these ranges may be the same. There may be.

Further, in the above example, the configuration in which the information display device 12 is used to display the order information of the ground coffee beans and to perform the grind start operation has been described, but such a role is described by an external device such as a mobile terminal 17 or a server 16. However, a coffee bean system including a coffee bean grinder 1 and a server 16 or a mobile terminal 17 is configured.

FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a method of grinding coffee beans.

The coffee bean grinding method shown in FIG. 45 includes a preparation step SG10, a storage step SG11, and a coffee bean grinding step SG12.

Creation step SG10 is a step of creating a grind recipe. The grind recipe contains at least information on the grain size of the coffee beans.

The storage step SG11 is a step of storing the recipe created in the creation step SG10. The storage location here may be the storage unit 1603 of the server 16, the storage unit 11b of the control device 11, or the storage unit of the information display device 12.

The coffee bean grinding step SG12 is a step of grinding coffee beans with the coffee bean grinder 1 based on the recipe stored in the storage step SG11.

In the above embodiment,
With a grinding machine that grinds coffee beans (for example, grinding machine 5B),
A control device (for example, control device 11) that controls the grinding machine, and
A coffee bean grinder (for example, coffee bean grinder 1) equipped with
The control device can control the grinder according to a set particle size distribution (for example, FIG. 43 (B)).
I explained about the coffee bean grinder, which is characterized by this.

Also, the coffee bean grinder described above
The control device can set the particle size distribution based on order information from the user (for example, FIGS. 9, 43 (A), 43 (B)).
I explained about the coffee bean grinder, which is characterized by this.

Also, the coffee bean grinder described above
A receiving device (for example, I / F unit 11c) capable of receiving the order information via a network is provided.
I explained about the coffee bean grinder, which is characterized by this.

Also, the coffee bean grinder described above
The control device has a plurality of types of patterns of the particle size distribution that can be set for one order information.
I explained about the coffee bean grinder, which is characterized by this.

Also, the coffee bean grinder described above
When the particle size distribution including the first particle size and the second particle size is set, the control device sets which of the first particle size and the second particle size is ground first by the grinder. It is possible (for example, fine → coarse grind button 173a, coarse → fine grind button 173b in FIG. 40).
I explained about the coffee bean grinder, which is characterized by this.

Also, the coffee bean grinder described above
The grinder has a plurality of types of particle sizes that can be set when producing ground coffee beans.
The control device controls to generate coffee ground beans while changing the set particle size of the grinder (for example, FIG. 43 (B)).
I explained about the coffee bean grinder, which is characterized by this.

Further, a coffee bean grinder system including an external device (for example, a server 16 and a mobile terminal 17) capable of communicating with the coffee bean grinder has been described.

again,
The particle size distribution setting step to set the particle size distribution and
With a coffee bean grinding step, which grinds coffee beans according to a set particle size distribution,
A coffee bean grinding method (for example, FIG. 43 (B)), which is characterized by the above, has been described.

In addition, the coffee bean grinding method described above is used.
The particle size distribution setting step is a step of setting the particle size distribution based on order information from a user (for example, FIGS. 9, 43 (A), 43 (B)).
The coffee bean grinding method, which is characterized by this, was explained.

In addition, the coffee bean grinding method described above is used.
It has an order receiving step of receiving the order information via a network.
The coffee bean grinding method, which is characterized by this, was explained.

In addition, the coffee bean grinding method described above is used.
The particle size distribution setting step has a plurality of types of patterns of the particle size distribution that can be set for one order information.
The coffee bean grinding method, which is characterized by this, was explained.

In addition, the coffee bean grinding method described above is used.
When the particle size distribution including the first particle size and the second particle size is set, a grinding method setting step (for example, for example) to set which of the first particle size and the second particle size is to be ground first. The fine → coarsely ground button 173a and the coarse → finely ground button 173b) in FIG. 40 are provided.
The coffee bean grinding method, which is characterized by this, was explained.

In addition, the coffee bean grinding method described above is used.
The coffee bean grinding step is a step of grinding coffee beans while changing the set particle size of a grinder having a plurality of types of grain sizes that can be set in producing coffee ground beans (for example, FIG. 43 (B)).
The coffee bean grinding method, which is characterized by this, was explained.

In the above embodiment,
With a grinding machine that grinds coffee beans (for example, grinding machine 5B),
A control device (for example, control device 11) that controls the grinding machine, and
A coffee bean grinder (for example, coffee bean grinder 1) equipped with
The grinder has a plurality of types of particle sizes that can be set when producing ground coffee beans.
The control device controls to generate coffee ground beans while changing the set particle size of the grinder according to a plurality of set particle sizes (for example, FIG. 43 (B)).
I explained about the coffee bean grinder, which is characterized by this.

Also, the coffee bean grinder described above
The control device can set the plurality of particle sizes based on order information from the user (for example, FIGS. 9, 43 (A), 43 (B)).
I explained about the coffee bean grinder, which is characterized by this.

Also, the coffee bean grinder described above
A receiving device (for example, I / F unit 11c) capable of receiving the order information via a network is provided.
I explained about the coffee bean grinder, which is characterized by this.

Also, the coffee bean grinder described above
The control device has a plurality of types of patterns having a plurality of particle sizes that can be set for one order information.
I explained about the coffee bean grinder, which is characterized by this.

Also, the coffee bean grinder described above
When the plurality of particle sizes including the first particle size and the second particle size are set, the control device grinds either the first particle size or the second particle size first by the grinder. It is configurable (for example, fine → coarse grind button 173a, coarse → fine grind button 173b in FIG. 40).
I explained about the coffee bean grinder, which is characterized by this.

Also, the coffee bean grinder described above
The control device sets the particle size of the grinder according to a set particle size to control the production of ground coffee beans.
I explained about the coffee bean grinder, which is characterized by this.

Further, a coffee bean grinder system including an external device (for example, a server 16 and a mobile terminal 17) capable of communicating with the coffee bean grinder has been described.

again,
The particle size distribution setting step to set the particle size distribution and
It is a coffee bean grinding method having a coffee bean grinding step of grinding coffee beans according to a set particle size distribution.
The coffee bean grinding step is a step of grinding coffee beans while changing the set particle size of a grinder having a plurality of types of grain sizes that can be set in producing coffee ground beans (for example, FIG. 43 (B)).
The coffee bean grinding method, which is characterized by this, was explained.

In addition, the coffee bean grinding method described above is used.
The particle size distribution setting step is a step of setting the plurality of particle sizes based on order information from the user (for example, FIGS. 9, 43 (A), 43 (B)).
The coffee bean grinding method, which is characterized by this, was explained.

In addition, the coffee bean grinding method described above is used.
It has an order receiving step of receiving the order information via a network.
The coffee bean grinding method, which is characterized by this, was explained.

In addition, the coffee bean grinding method described above is used.
The particle size distribution setting step has a plurality of types of the plurality of particle size patterns that can be set for one order information.
The coffee bean grinding method, which is characterized by this, was explained.

In addition, the coffee bean grinding method described above is used.
When the plurality of particle sizes including the first particle size and the second particle size are set, a grinding method setting step (for example, setting which of the first particle size and the second particle size is to be ground first is set. , FIG. 40: Fine → Coarse Grinding Button 173a, Coarse → Fine Grinding Button 173b).
The coffee bean grinding method, which is characterized by this, was explained.

In addition, the coffee bean grinding method described above is used.
The coffee bean grinding step is a step in which the grain size of the grinder can be set according to a set particle size to produce coffee ground beans.
The coffee bean grinding method, which is characterized by this, was explained.

According to the above description
"Coffee bean grinding means [for example, crushing device 5] and
A control means [for example, processing unit 11a] that controls the coffee bean grinding means, and
A storage means [for example, a storage unit 11b] for storing a recipe for grinding coffee beans [for example, a grind recipe, a beverage manufacturing recipe], and
It is a coffee bean grinder equipped with
The control means controls the coffee bean grinding means based on the recipe stored in the storage means [for example, the grinding grain size of coffee beans, the ratio of grain size, and the grinding method (fine → coarse, coarse → fine). ), Amount of coffee beans, chaf removal strength (chaf removal rate) (%), operation time information shown in FIGS. 43 (B) and FIG. 43 (c) (change pattern of blade spacing of grinder 5B)] ,
A coffee bean grinder [for example, the coffee bean grinder 1 shown in FIG. 1]. 』\
Explained.

According to this coffee bean grinder, since the above recipe is used, more stable quality grind beans can be obtained. Further, if the recipe is improved, higher quality ground beans can be obtained.

again,
"The recipe provides information on the grain size of coffee beans [for example, the grain size of coffee beans, the ratio of grain size, the method of grinding (fine → coarse, coarse → fine), the operation shown in FIG. 43 (B) and FIG. Time information (change pattern of blade spacing of grinder 5B)],
A coffee bean grinder that features this. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"The recipe contains environmental information [eg, humidity, temperature, barometric pressure, water hardness and water pH] at the time of recipe creation.
A coffee bean grinder that features this. 』\
Was also explained.

The environmental information may be at least one of temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, water hardness and water pH at the time of recipe preparation.

again,
"The recipe includes comments from the creator [eg, comments shown in FIGS. 40-42].
A coffee bean grinder that features this. 』\
Was also explained.

again,
"The recipe may contain information with restrictions on its use [for example, various restrictions such as grind prohibition, display prohibition, download prohibition, duplication prohibition, and modification prohibition].
A coffee bean grinder that features this. 』\
Was also explained.

moreover,
"A coffee bean grinder system [for example, the coffee bean grinder system GS shown in FIG. 8] provided with an external device [for example, a server 16 and a mobile terminal 17] capable of communicating with the coffee bean grinder.
Was also explained.

More specifically
"A coffee bean grinder system that includes a coffee bean grinder and a server.
The server and the coffee bean grinder can communicate with each other.
The server stores the recipe for grinding coffee beans.
The coffee bean grinder is
How to grind coffee beans and how to grind coffee beans
A control means for controlling the coffee bean grinding means based on the recipe stored in the server, and a control means.
Is equipped with
A coffee bean grinding system featuring that. "
Was also explained.

again,
"The coffee bean grinding system mentioned above.
Including communication terminals capable of communicating with the server
The communication terminal can create the recipe.
The server can store the recipe created by the communication terminal.
A coffee bean grinding system featuring that. "
Was also explained.

again,
"The coffee bean grinding system mentioned above.
The communication terminal can also communicate with the coffee bean grinding means.
The control means can control the coffee bean grinding means based on the recipe created by the communication terminal.
A coffee bean grinding system featuring that. "
Was also explained.

again,
"The coffee bean grinding system mentioned above.
The communication terminal can create a recipe containing information on the particle size of coffee beans.
A coffee bean grinding system featuring that. "
Was also explained.

moreover,
"A memory step to remember the recipe for grinding coffee beans,
The coffee bean grinding step, which grinds coffee beans based on the recipe memorized in the memory step,
A coffee bean grinding method characterized by having. "
Explained.

again,
"This is the method of grinding coffee beans.
Has a creation step to create the recipe
The storage step is a step of storing the recipe created in the creation step.
A coffee bean grinding method characterized by that. "
Explained.

again,
"This is the method of grinding coffee beans.
The preparation step is a step of creating a recipe containing information on the particle size of coffee beans.
A coffee bean grinding method characterized by that. "
Was also explained.

The present invention is not limited to some of the embodiments and examples shown above, and these contents can be combined with each other without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and are partially combined according to the purpose and the like. May be changed. Further, it goes without saying that the individual terms described in the present specification are used only for the purpose of explaining the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the strict meaning of the terms. It may also include the equivalent. For example, expressions such as "device" and "part" may be paraphrased as "unit" and "module".

1 Coffee bean grinder 4 Storage device 5 Grinding device 5A, 5B Grinder 6 Separation device 11 Control device 11a Processing unit 11b Storage unit 12 Information display device 16 Server 17 Portable terminal

Claims (5)

How to grind coffee beans and how to grind coffee beans
A control means for controlling the coffee bean grinding means and
A memory method to memorize recipes for grinding coffee beans,
It is a coffee bean grinder equipped with
The control means controls the coffee bean grinding means based on the recipe stored in the storage means.
A coffee bean grinder that features this. The coffee bean grinder according to claim 1.
The recipe contains information on the grain size of coffee beans.
A coffee bean grinder that features this. The coffee bean grinder according to claim 1 or 2.
The recipe contains environmental information at the time of recipe creation.
A coffee bean grinder that features this. The coffee bean grinder according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
The recipe contains the author's comments,
A coffee bean grinder that features this. The coffee bean grinder according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The recipe may contain information with restrictions on its use,
A coffee bean grinder that features this.

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