JP2022121279A - Beverage manufacturing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a beverage manufacturing apparatus in which a lid covering an opening of a container can easily be removed during stirring, with the contact with the agitator suppressed.SOLUTION: A beverage manufacturing apparatus 100 includes: a container placing part 1 on which a container C containing beverage raw materials is placed; a rotating shaft 21 rotated around a rotation axis extending vertically; and a blade 22 provided at a bottom of the rotary shaft 21 and rotating in association with the rotation of the rotating shaft 21. The beverage manufacturing apparatus is further provided with: an agitator 2 that agitates beverage raw materials in a container C placed on the container placing part 1; a lid 3 covering the top opening of the container C when the beverage raw materials are agitated by the agitator 2; and a blade cover 13, which is installed below the agitator 2 and covers the blade 22 when the blade 22 is lowered down with the lid 3 when the lid 3 is removed for cleaning.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a beverage manufacturing apparatus, and more particularly to a beverage manufacturing apparatus having a stirring section for stirring beverage ingredients in a container.

Conventionally, there is known a beverage manufacturing apparatus provided with a stirring section for stirring beverage ingredients in a container (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

The beverage manufacturing apparatus of Patent Literature 1 includes a stirring section that stirs the beverage ingredients in the container. In addition, the beverage manufacturing apparatus of Patent Document 1 is provided with a lid for covering the upper opening of the container that can suppress scattering of the beverage ingredients from the container when the beverage ingredients in the container are stirred. It is

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-031710

Here, like the beverage manufacturing apparatus of Patent Document 1, when stirring the beverage ingredients in the container, the lid part for covering the upper opening of the container can suppress the scattering of the beverage ingredients from the container. , the lid must be removed and cleaned periodically. Since the lid portion is configured to cover the beverage container, it is provided in the vicinity of the stirring portion for stirring the beverage raw material. For this reason, removing the lid so that the operator's hand does not come into contact with the stirring part is a complicated task. There is a demand for a beverage manufacturing apparatus in which the lid that covers the opening can be easily removed.

The present invention was made to solve the above-described problems, and one object of the present invention is to prevent the operator's hand from contacting the stirring part and to prevent the opening of the container during stirring. To provide a beverage manufacturing apparatus in which a covering lid can be easily removed.

In order to achieve the above object, a beverage manufacturing apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention includes a container placing portion on which a container containing beverage ingredients is placed, and a rotation axis extending along the vertical direction. a stirring unit that includes a rotating shaft portion and a blade portion that is provided below the rotating shaft portion and rotates as the rotating shaft portion rotates, and that stirs the beverage ingredients in the container placed on the container placing portion; a lid covering the upper opening of the container when the agitating part stirs the beverage raw material; and a blade portion cover that covers the blade portion when the blade is closed.

In the beverage manufacturing apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, as described above, when the lid is removed for cleaning, it is installed below the stirring section, and when the blade is lowered together with the lid, the blade is A blade cover is provided to cover the As a result, since the blade portion of the stirring section is covered with the blade portion cover, it is possible to prevent the operator's hand from coming into contact with the blade portion of the stirring portion when removing the cover. As a result, the operator does not need to remove the cover while avoiding the blade of the stirring unit, so the operator can easily remove the cover. As a result, it is possible to easily remove the lid covering the opening of the container during stirring while suppressing contact of the operator's hand with the stirring unit.

The beverage manufacturing apparatus according to the above aspect preferably further includes a first detection section that detects that the blade section cover is installed below the stirring section, and when the lid section is removed for cleaning, the first When the detection section detects the blade cover, the blade is lowered together with the lid. With this configuration, when the blade cover is not installed, the lid does not descend together with the blade, so the lid cannot be removed. As a result, the cover can be removed while the blades of the stirring unit are reliably covered by the blade cover.

In the beverage manufacturing apparatus according to the aspect described above, the blade cover is preferably made of an elastically deformable material. With this configuration, even if the blade cover comes into contact with the blade when the blade of the stirring unit is lowered, damage to the blade and the blade cover can be suppressed.

In the beverage manufacturing apparatus according to the above aspect, the blade cover is preferably arranged below the stirring section with the container mounting section removed. With this configuration, access to the lower portion of the stirring section is facilitated by the removal of the container placement section, so that the blade section cover can be easily installed below the stirring section.

In the beverage manufacturing apparatus according to the aspect described above, preferably, the blade cover is formed in a cylindrical shape. With this configuration, the cylindrical blade cover can reliably surround the blade of the stirring unit, effectively preventing the blade from coming into contact with the stirring unit when the lid is removed. can be suppressed.

In the beverage manufacturing apparatus according to the above aspect, preferably, when the lid is lowered, the abutment member abuts against the lower surface of the lid, the lid mounting portion to which the lid is attached, and the and a second detection unit provided in the lid attachment unit for detecting that the lid is attached to the lid attachment, wherein the second detection unit detects that the lid is attached to the lid attachment. When the blade portion is lowered together with the lid portion, the lid portion abuts against the abutment member, and the lid portion mounting portion is pushed upward and lifted, whereby the lid portion is attached to the lid portion mounting portion. is configured to detect that With this configuration, after the lid is removed for cleaning and washed, the fact that the lid is attached can be detected by the second detection unit. can be suppressed. In addition, by arranging the second detection section above the contact member, the second detection section can be arranged above the stirring position where water and humidity are likely to exist. As a result, it is possible to prevent deterioration in the detection accuracy of the second detection unit and failure of the second detection unit due to water or humidity.

In this case, preferably, the second detection section is configured to detect the vertical position of the lid mounting section. With this configuration, it can be easily detected that the lid is attached to the lid mounting portion based on the vertical position of the lid mounting portion without directly detecting the lid by the second detector. can do.

In the beverage manufacturing apparatus having the configuration including the second detection unit, the lid preferably includes a lid main body and a sealing member attached below the lid main body, and the second detection unit is attached to the lid main body. When the lid with the sealing member attached is attached to the lid attachment, the lid attaches to the abutment member and the lid attachment rises. It is configured to detect that the lid is attached. With this configuration, when both the lid main body and the sealing member as the lid are not attached to the lid mounting portion, it can be determined that the lid is not attached. It is possible to effectively suppress forgetting to attach a part of the.

In the beverage manufacturing apparatus having the configuration including the second detection section, the contact member preferably includes a cleaning container section that surrounds the sides of the blade section when cleaning the blade section. According to this configuration, the lid can be supported from below by the washing container, and the lid mounting portion can be moved upward.

According to the present invention, as described above, it is possible to easily remove the lid covering the opening of the container during stirring while suppressing contact of the operator's hand with the stirring unit.

It is the perspective view which looked at the beverage manufacturing apparatus by one Embodiment from the front side. It is a front view which shows the beverage production apparatus by one Embodiment. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III of FIG. 2; FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the beverage production apparatus by one Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram showing hot water supply in a beverage production apparatus according to one embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the cooking operation and cleaning operation of the beverage manufacturing apparatus by one Embodiment. 1 is a perspective view of a lid portion of a beverage production apparatus according to one embodiment; FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a lid portion of a beverage production apparatus according to one embodiment; FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a blade cover of a beverage production apparatus according to one embodiment; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the removal operation|work of the cover part for washing|cleaning the beverage manufacturing apparatus by one Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the attachment operation|work of the cover part after washing|cleaning the beverage manufacturing apparatus by one Embodiment. It is a figure showing the state where the cover part of the drink manufacturing apparatus by one embodiment is attached normally. It is the figure which showed the state to which the sealing member of the lid|cover part of the beverage manufacturing apparatus by one Embodiment is not attached. It is the figure which showed the state to which the lid|cover part of the beverage manufacturing apparatus by one Embodiment is not attached. It is the figure which showed the state to which the washing|cleaning container part of the beverage manufacturing apparatus by one Embodiment is not attached. It is a diagram showing a state in which a regular-sized cup is placed in the beverage manufacturing apparatus according to one embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state where a large-sized cup is placed on the beverage manufacturing apparatus according to one embodiment; It is a diagram showing a state in which the cup of the beverage manufacturing apparatus according to one embodiment is not placed. It is a schematic diagram showing hot water supply in a beverage production apparatus according to a first modification of one embodiment. It is a schematic diagram showing hot water supply in a beverage production apparatus according to a second modification of one embodiment.

Embodiments embodying the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

A configuration of a beverage manufacturing apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 18. FIG.

(Configuration of beverage manufacturing device)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the beverage production apparatus 100 is an apparatus that agitates beverage ingredients (for example, vegetables, fruits, etc.) in a container C to produce beverages (smoothies, etc.).

Beverage manufacturing apparatus 100 is installed in a store such as a convenience store, for example, and used by a user (operator) such as a customer of the store. The beverage ingredients are frozen, and the container C containing the beverage ingredients is stored in a freezer. Moreover, the container C is provided with a packaging material that covers the upper portion. The top of the container C is opened by opening the packaging material (lid). The operator installs the container C in the beverage manufacturing apparatus 100 in a state in which the beverage raw materials are stored in the container C, and performs a beverage manufacturing start operation. When the beverage production start operation is performed, the beverage production apparatus 100 stirs and pulverizes the beverage ingredients in the container C to produce a beverage. Here, in the beverage manufacturing apparatus 100, the side where the operator is located is the front side (Y1 side), the opposite side is the rear side (Y2 side), and the front-back direction is the Y direction. In addition, the horizontal direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction is defined as the left-right direction (X direction), and the direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction and the left-right direction is defined as the up-down direction (Z direction).

As shown in FIG. 3, the beverage manufacturing apparatus 100 includes a container placement section 1, a stirring section 2, a lid section 3, a control section 4 (see FIG. 4), a display panel 5, a door section 6, A drain pan 7, a hot water supply part 8, and a drain tank 9 are provided. A cooking space S, which is a space for manufacturing (cooking) a beverage, is provided in the housing 100a of the beverage manufacturing apparatus 100. As shown in FIG. The cooking space S is a region of the housing 100a along the direction (Z direction) in which the stirring unit 2 moves, as indicated by the dashed line in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, the container mounting portion 1 is configured to mount a container C containing beverage ingredients. A detailed configuration of the container mounting portion 1 will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 3 , in the cooking space S, the stirring section 2 is configured to stir the beverage ingredients in the container C placed on the container placing section 1 . Specifically, the stirring section 2 includes a rotating shaft section 21 , a blade section 22 , a stirring section rotation driving motor 23 , and a stirring section vertical driving section 24 .

The rotating shaft portion 21 rotates around a rotating axis line Rc extending along the vertical direction (Z direction). Specifically, the rotating shaft portion 21 is rotated around the rotation axis line Rc by the controller 4 controlling the stirring portion rotation drive motor 23 .

Further, the blade portion 22 is provided at the tip of the lower portion of the rotating shaft portion 21 (the end portion on the Z2 direction side). The blade portion 22 rotates as the rotating shaft portion 21 rotates. The blade portion 22 is configured to be rotated around the rotation axis line Rc by being driven by the stirring portion rotation drive motor 23 .

The stirring section rotation drive motor 23 is configured to rotate the blade section 22 by being controlled by the control section 4 . The control unit 4 agitates the beverage ingredients in the container C with the blade part 22 to cook the beverage ingredients and produce the beverage. Further, the stirring section rotation drive motor 23 is provided with a rotation speed detection section 231 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the rotation speed. Based on the rotation speed detected by the rotation speed detection unit 231, the control unit 4 feedback-controls the stirring unit rotation drive motor 23 so that the rotating shaft unit 21 (blade unit 22) has a desired rotation speed. is configured to

The stirring unit vertical driving unit 24 is controlled by the control unit 4 to move between a stirring position M (lowered position) lowered into the container C and a retracted position E (raised position) raised outside the container C. It is configured to move the blade portion 22 in the vertical direction between them.

The lid portion 3 is configured to cover the upper opening of the container C when the stirring portion 2 stirs the beverage ingredients. The lid portion 3 includes an opening portion 31 (see FIG. 7) and a ceiling portion 32 (see FIG. 7) and has a tubular shape. The lid portion 3 is provided in the stirring portion vertical driving portion 24 and configured to be movable in the vertical direction (Z) direction together with the stirring portion 2 . The lid portion 3 is made of a resin material. A detailed configuration of the lid portion 3 will be described later.

The control unit 4 is configured to control the beverage manufacturing apparatus 100 . A detailed configuration of the control unit 4 will be described later.

The display panel 5 is a touch panel for operation by an operator and for indicating the state of the beverage manufacturing apparatus 100 . The display panel 5 includes a display section 50 (see FIG. 4) and an input reception section 51 (see FIG. 4). A detailed configuration of the display unit 50 and a detailed configuration of the input reception unit 51 will be described later.

The door portion 6 is a door that separates the cooking space S from the outside, and is provided on the front side (Y1 direction side) of the beverage manufacturing apparatus 100 . Further, the door portion 6 is made of a material that allows the inside of the cooking space S to be visually recognized. Note that FIG. 3 illustrates a state in which the door portion 6 is positioned at the closed position.

As shown in FIG. 3, the beverage manufacturing apparatus 100 includes a door closed detection sensor 61 for detecting that the door portion 6 is positioned at the closed position. The door closing detection sensor 61 is, for example, an optical sensor. The position where the door portion 6 is detected by the door closed detection sensor 61 is the closed position.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the beverage manufacturing apparatus 100 includes a door lock mechanism 62 that keeps the door 6 closed. The door lock mechanism 62 is, for example, an electromagnetic lock. The door portion locking mechanism 62 is configured to be switchable between a state in which the door portion 6 is locked and a state in which the door portion 6 is unlocked. The control unit 4 controls the door lock mechanism 62 to switch between a state in which the door 6 is kept closed and a state in which the door 6 can be opened.

As shown in FIG. 3 , the container placement section 1 is provided on the tray 10 . The tray 10 also includes a cleaning container portion 11 . The container placement section 1 holds a container C. As shown in FIG. Also, the tray 10 is configured to be movable in the Y direction. That is, the tray 10 holds the container C and moves the container C to the stirring position M (working position W). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the beverage manufacturing apparatus 100 includes a tray driving section 12 that moves the tray 10 in the front-rear direction (Y direction). The tray driving section 12 is configured to be able to move the container mounting section 1 between a working position W (rear position) and a loading/unloading position R (front position). The working position W is a position in the cooking space S where the container placement section 1 is arranged directly below the blade section 22 of the stirring section 2 . The loading/unloading position R is a position where the container loading section 1 is arranged inside the door section 6 . In addition, the washing container part 11 is moved directly below the stirring part 2 when the container mounting part 1 is moved to the loading/unloading position R. FIG. In addition, when the container placement section 1 is arranged at the working position W, the cleaning container section 11 is located on the back side (Y2 direction side) of the working position W. As shown in FIG. Further, it is configured to surround the side of the blade portion 22 when washing the washing container portion 11 and the blade portion 22 . The washing container part 11 is an example of the "contact member" in the scope of claims.

As shown in FIG. 3, the beverage manufacturing apparatus 100 includes a loading/unloading position detection sensor RS for detecting that the tray 10 is positioned at the loading/unloading position R, and a working position detection sensor WS for detection. The loading/unloading position detection sensor RS and the work position detection sensor WS are, for example, microswitches. The tray 10 is moved in the forward direction (Y1 direction) by the tray driving section 12 to a position (loading/unloading position R) detected by the loading/unloading position detection sensor RS. Further, the tray 10 is moved backward (Y2 direction) by the tray driving section 12 to a position (working position W) detected by the working position detection sensor WS.

As shown in FIG. 3 , the beverage manufacturing apparatus 100 includes a container detection sensor MS for detecting whether or not the container C is placed on the container placement section 1 . When the container detection sensor MS detects that the container C is placed on the container placement section 1, the container placement section 1 is moved to the work position W. As shown in FIG. When the container C is not placed on the container placement section 1, the movement of the container placement section 1 to the work position W is not performed. Container detection sensor MS is, for example, an optical sensor.

As shown in FIG. 3, the beverage manufacturing apparatus 100 includes a cover detection sensor CS for detecting whether or not the blade cover 13 is installed when the lid 3 is removed during cleaning. Cover detection sensor CS is, for example, an optical sensor. The beverage manufacturing apparatus 100 also includes a lid detection sensor FS for detecting whether or not the lid 3 is attached. Lid detection sensor FS is, for example, an optical sensor. Note that the cover detection sensor CS is an example of the "first detection section" in the scope of claims. Also, the lid portion detection sensor FS is an example of the "second detection portion" in the scope of claims.

As shown in FIG. 3 , the drain pan 7 is configured to receive the waste liquid discharged from the outlet of the cleaning container portion 11 of the tray 10 . The drain pan 7 includes a pan portion 71 for receiving the drained liquid and a discharge passage 72 for discharging the drained liquid received by the pan portion 71 . A hose 73 is connected to the drain passage 72 to guide the drained liquid to the drain tank 9 . The drained liquid is temporarily stored in the drain tank 9 via the drain passage 72 and the hose 73 . Also, the drain pan 7 holds the tray 10 so as to be movable in the front-rear direction (Y direction).

As shown in FIG. 3 , the hot water supply section 8 includes a storage section 80 , a cleaning section 81 and a supply section 82 .

The storage part 80 is configured to store water. Specifically, the storage section 80 is configured to store heated water (hot water). The reservoir 80 also has a heater 83 , a water level sensor 84 and a temperature sensor 85 . The water supplied from the water supply source is stored in the storage unit 80, and the stored water is heated by the heater 83 to become hot water. As shown in FIG. 3, the reservoir 80 is installed in the upper part of the rear (Y2 side) inside the housing 100a of the beverage manufacturing apparatus 100. As shown in FIG.

The temperature sensor 85 has a function of measuring the temperature of hot water (hot water) in the reservoir 80 . Control unit 4 heats the temperature of the hot water in storage unit 80 to a predetermined temperature (eg, 98° C.) by controlling heater 83 based on the result of measuring the temperature of hot water by temperature sensor 85 .

The reservoir 80 is controlled so that the water level of the hot water to be reserved does not exceed a set upper limit. The storage unit 80 controls the water level of hot water in the storage unit 80 by controlling the water supply electromagnetic valve 8b by the control unit 4 based on the measurement result of the hot water level of the water level sensor 84 . In the reservoir 80, by manually opening the drain valve 8d, the hot water in the reservoir 80 can also flow to the drain tank 9 through the drain channel 8c (see FIG. 5).

The washing section 81 is configured to wash the stirring section 2 in the cooking space S by supplying hot water to the tip portion of the rotating shaft section 21 and the blade section 22 of the stirring section 2 . The details of the configuration in which the cleaning unit 81 cleans the stirring unit 2 will be described later.

The supply unit 82 is configured to supply the water (hot water) in the storage unit 80 into the container C containing the beverage ingredients when the stirring unit 2 stirs the beverage ingredients in the container C. The details of the configuration in which the supply unit 82 supplies water (warm water) into the container C will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 4 , the control section 4 includes a CPU 41 (Central Processing Unit) and a memory 42 . The memory 42 stores a cooking/cleaning program for stirring (cooking) the beverage ingredients in the container C and cleaning the stirring unit 2 after cooking.

Further, the control unit 4 is configured to control the supply of water into the container C by the supply unit 82 by controlling the electromagnetic valve 82c.

Further, the control unit 4 is configured to control the supply of water for cleaning the stirring unit 2 by the cleaning unit 81 by controlling the pumps 81c and 81e.

Further, the control unit 4 is configured to perform control such that the washing unit 81 cleans the stirring unit 2 every time the stirring unit 2 stirs the beverage ingredients in the container C. As shown in FIG. The details of the configuration in which the control unit 4 agitates the beverage ingredients by the agitation unit 2 and the details of the configuration in which the agitation unit 2 is washed will be described later.

Further, in the present embodiment, the control unit 4 maintains the state in which the door unit 6 cannot be opened, and performs control to make the door unit 6 openable when there is an operation input by the operator. It is configured. Specifically, when there is an operation input by the operator, the control unit 4 performs control to release the locked state of the door unit 6 by the door unit lock mechanism 62, thereby putting the door unit 6 into an openable state. do. Thereby, the operator can open the door portion 6 manually.

The display panel 5 is a touch panel for operation by an operator and for indicating the state of the beverage manufacturing apparatus 100 . As shown in FIG. 4 , the display panel 5 includes a display section 50 and an input reception section 51 .

The display unit 50 is configured to notify the operator. In addition, the display unit 50 is configured to display information regarding beverage production. Also, the display unit 50 includes a thin display such as a liquid crystal display and an organic EL display.

The input reception unit 51 is configured to be able to receive a touch operation by the operator. The input reception unit 51 is provided on the thin display of the display unit 50 . Input accepting portion 51 accepts a touch operation on a menu button (not shown) displayed on display portion 50 . The input reception unit 51 outputs a signal based on the touch operation performed by the operator to the control unit 4 . The menu button is a button for the operator to select a drink menu and perform a drink production start operation.

(Hot water supply)
As shown in FIG. 5 , the hot water supply unit 8 is configured to supply hot water supplied from the storage unit 80 to the cleaning unit 81 and the supply unit 82 . The hot water supply unit 8 includes a water supply path 8a, a water supply electromagnetic valve 8b, a drainage path 8c, a drainage valve 8d, and an overflow path 8e. The hot water supply unit 8 is configured to supply hot water into the cooking space S.

The water supply path 8a is configured to supply water from a water supply source to the reservoir 80 . The water supply channel 8 a mechanically connects the water supply source and the reservoir 80 . The water supply solenoid valve 8b has a function of regulating the amount of water supplied from the water supply source to the reservoir 80. As shown in FIG.

The cleaning section 81 includes a supply pipe 81a, a discharge section 81b, a pump 81c, a sub-tank 81d, and a pump 81e.

The washing unit 81 is configured to wash the stirring unit 2 with heated water (hot water) stored in the storage unit 80 . The cleaning unit 81 cleans the position where the beverage ingredients and the stirring unit 2 come into contact during cooking (stirring). The washing unit 81 stores a predetermined amount of warm water in the storage unit 80 sent by the pump 81e in the sub-tank 81d. Then, the washing unit 81 discharges hot water stored in the sub-tank 81d from the discharge unit 81b through the supply pipe 81a by the pump 81c, and the stirring unit 2 is washed with the discharged hot water.

The hot water that has washed the stirring part 2 is discharged to the drain pan 7 . The cleaning container portion 11 is a container used when performing cleaning work for cleaning the stirring portion 2 that receives the beverage during cooking of the beverage ingredients. Specifically, the cleaning container part 11 is provided on the tray 10 and formed in a cylindrical shape so as to surround the cleaning part of the stirring part 2 . The washing container part 11 has an inner wall part that suppresses splashing of hot water during washing of the stirring part 2 .

The supply section 82 includes a supply pipe 82a, a discharge section 82b, and an electromagnetic valve 82c. The hot water supply unit 8 is configured to discharge hot water supplied from the storage unit 80 into the container C through the discharge unit 82b of the supply unit 82 arranged in the cooking space S. The beverage manufacturing apparatus 100 manufactures a beverage by agitating and pulverizing frozen beverage raw materials after hot water is supplied into the container C by the hot water supply unit 8 .

(Cooking and cleaning work)
The control unit 4 performs the work (cooking/cleaning work) shown in (A) to (L) of FIG. 6 each time a beverage is produced. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 6, the state where the door part 6 is opened is shown by illustrating the door part 6 with a broken line. Moreover, the state where the door part 6 is closed is shown by illustrating the door part 6 with a solid line.

In the pre-cooked beverage manufacturing apparatus 100 shown in FIG. 6A, the container placement section 1 is positioned at the loading/unloading position R, the stirring section 2 is positioned at the retracted position E, and the door section 6 is positioned at the closed position. Then, the cleaning container part 11 is positioned at the working position W. As shown in FIG. When the operator performs an input operation, the door portion 6 is unlocked. Therefore, the operator can open the door portion 6 as shown in FIG. 6(B).

After that, the operator places the container C containing the beverage ingredients on the container placing portion 1, and in a state where the door portion 6 is closed by the operator as shown in FIG. By operating the input reception unit 51, production of the beverage is started. Note that when the operator operates the input reception unit 51 , the control unit 4 locks the door unit 6 by controlling the door unit lock mechanism 62 . Next, as shown in FIG. 6D, the tray 10 is moved backward by the tray driving section 12 to a position (working position W) detected by the working position detection sensor WS. The movement of the tray 10 to the work position W is performed when the container detection sensor MS (see FIG. 3) detects that the container C has been placed on the container placement section 1 .

As shown in FIG. 6(E), the water in the storage section 80 (see FIG. 3) is supplied from the discharge section 82b of the supply section 82 (see FIG. 3) into the container C containing the beverage ingredients. Specifically, water (warm water) is added into the container C while the tray 10 is moving backward.

As shown in FIG. 6(F), the stirring unit 2 is moved downward by the stirring unit vertical driving unit 24 (see FIG. 3) to a stirring position M where the beverage ingredients in the container C can be cooked (stirred) and pulverized. is moved to Next, the rotating shaft portion 21 (see FIG. 3) and the blade portion 22 (see FIG. 3) of the stirring portion 2 are rotated by the stirring portion rotation driving motor 23 (see FIG. 3), and the stirring portion vertical driving portion 24 is raised and lowered by As a result, the beverage ingredients in the container C are agitated and pulverized.

When the stirring by the stirring section 2 is completed, the stirring section 2 is moved upward to the retracted position E by the stirring section vertical driving section 24 as shown in FIG. 6(G). As shown in FIG. 6H, the tray 10 is moved forward by the tray driving section 12 to a position (loading/unloading position R) detected by the loading/unloading position detection sensor RS. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 6(I), the operator opens the door portion 6 so that the operator can take out the container C containing the manufactured beverage from the container placing portion 1 of the tray 10. It is possible. Next, as shown in FIG. 6J, the door section 6 is closed by the operator to the position (closed position) detected by the door closing detection sensor 61 .

As shown in FIG. 6(K), the stirring section 2 is moved downward to the stirring position M by the stirring section vertical driving section 24 in order to clean the cleaning section 81 (see FIG. 3) with hot water. After a predetermined cleaning time has elapsed from the start of cleaning, the stirring section 2 is moved upward to the retracted position E by the stirring section vertical driving section 24, as shown in FIG. 6(L). This completes the cleaning work. Note that the door portion 6 is kept closed during the cleaning operation.

When the stirring unit 2 is washed with hot water, the control unit 4 monitors whether or not the amount of hot water supplied is insufficient, and if the amount of hot water supplied is insufficient, the display unit Notify 50 of the error. Specifically, the control unit 4 acquires the number of revolutions of the rotation shaft 21 detected by the number of revolutions detection unit 231 (see FIG. 4). Here, when hot water is supplied to the washing unit 81, the hot water is stirred by the stirring unit 2, so the rotational speed of the rotating shaft unit 21 is reduced. Therefore, by comparing the rotational speed of the rotating shaft portion 21 when the set amount of hot water is supplied with the acquired rotational speed of the rotating shaft portion 21, it is possible to measure whether or not a predetermined amount of hot water has been supplied. It is possible to That is, the control unit 4 acquires the rotation speed of the stirring unit 2 (rotating shaft unit 21) when the stirring unit 2 is washed with hot water, and supplies hot water when the acquired rotation speed is greater than a predetermined threshold value. determine that the quantity is insufficient. On the other hand, if the obtained number of revolutions is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold value, it is determined that the hot water supply amount is not insufficient.

(Structure of lid)
As shown in FIG. 7, the lid portion 3 has an opening portion 31 and a ceiling portion 32 . The opening 31 is provided at the lower (Z2 direction) end of the lid 3 . Further, the ceiling portion 32 is provided on the upper side (Z1 direction side) of the lid portion 3 . The lid part 3 covers the upper opening of the container C when the ingredients of the beverage are stirred by the stirring part 2 . Specifically, the lid portion 3 has a cylindrical shape, and the edge portion of the opening portion 31 of the lid portion 3 abuts the edge portion of the upper opening of the container C, so that the lid portion 3 is closed to the container C. is configured to cover the upper opening of the The control section 4 (see FIG. 4) moves the lid section 3 to a position where the lid section 3 covers the upper opening of the container C by controlling the stirring section up-down driving section 24 (see FIG. 3).

The lid portion 3 also includes a lid portion main body 33 and a sealing member 34 attached below the lid portion main body 33 . A lid portion main body 33 of the lid portion 3 includes a first lid member 3a and a second lid member 3b, and is configured to be separable. A groove portion 3c is provided on the lower side (Z2 direction side) of the first lid member 3a. A groove portion 3d is provided on the lower side (Z2 direction side) of the second lid member 3b. The sealing member 34 includes an annular (ring-shaped) fixing member 3e that fixes the first lid member 3a and the second lid member 3b together, and an annular (ring-shaped) fixing member 3e that is provided on the fixing member 3e and abuts the upper opening of the container C. ring-shaped contact member 3g.

The fixing member 3e is made of resin. A protruding portion 3f is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the fixing member 3e. The fixing member 3e fixes the first lid member 3a and the second lid member 3b by being screwed together while the first lid member 3a and the second lid member 3b are in contact with each other. That is, the fixing member 3e fixes the first cover member 3a and the second cover member 3b by engaging the protrusion 3f of the fixing member 3e with the groove 3c and the groove 3d.

Also, the contact member 3g is formed of an elastic member. For example, the contact member 3g is made of a rubber material. The contact member 3g is fixed to the fixing member 3e by being fitted into the fixing member 3e. The abutment member 3g abuts against the edge of the container C to prevent the beverage from leaking out from between the lid 3 and the container C during production of the beverage.

The lid portion 3 is attached to the lid portion attachment portion 35 as shown in FIG. The lid mounting portion 35 moves up and down together with the stirring portion 2 . The lid attachment portion 35 includes protrusions 351 and 352 . Further, the lid mounting portion 35 is biased downward by a biasing member 353 . The lid attachment portion 35 also includes a contact portion 354 . Further, the lid mounting portion 35 is configured to be movable in the vertical direction relative to the stirring portion 2 .

The lid mounting portion 35 is configured to be able to move downward to a position where the contact portion 354 contacts the plate member 36 . That is, the lid attachment portion 35 can move downward together with the stirring portion 2 until the contact portion 354 contacts the plate member 36 . When the contact portion 354 comes into contact with the plate member 36, the stirring portion 2 descends independently.

(Structure of blade cover)
Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the beverage manufacturing apparatus 100 is installed below the stirring section 2 when the lid section 3 is removed for cleaning, and the blade section 22 is moved downward together with the lid section 3. A blade portion cover 13 is provided to cover the blade portion 22 when lowered to the bottom. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9 , the blade cover 13 has a side surface 131 that covers the blade 22 . The side surface 131 is formed in an annular shape. Further, the blade cover 13 is formed in a cylindrical shape. Further, the blade cover 13 is made of an elastically deformable material. Specifically, the blade cover 13 is made of a rubber material.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the blade section cover 13 is configured to be installed below the stirring section 2 with the container mounting section 1 removed. Specifically, the blade section cover 13 is installed below the stirring section 2 in a state in which the tray 10 provided with the container mounting section 1 and the cleaning container section 11 is removed. Further, the blade cover 13 is installed on the support 121 on which the tray 10 is placed.

As shown in FIG. 10 , the cover detection sensor CS is configured to detect that the blade section cover 13 is installed below the stirring section 2 . Specifically, the cover detection sensor CS includes an optical sensor, and transmits a detection signal to the control unit 4 when the blade cover 13 is installed and the light is blocked. The controller 4 is configured to lower the blade 22 together with the lid 3 when the blade cover 13 is detected by the cover detection sensor CS when the lid 3 is removed for cleaning. In other words, when the blade cover 13 is not detected by the cover detection sensor CS, the control unit 4 controls the lid 3 and the blade even when the blade 22 is lowered to remove the lid 3 . 22 is not lowered. Also, in this case, the control unit 4 notifies the display unit 50 (see FIG. 1) of an error that the blade cover 13 is not installed.

(Removing the lid)
With reference to FIG. 10, the operation of removing the lid portion 3 for cleaning will be described.

When the lid portion 3 is removed and washed, in FIG. 10A, the operator inputs an operation to switch to the cleaning mode from the input receiving portion 51 (see FIG. 4). As a result, the lock of the door lock mechanism 62 (see FIG. 3) is released, and the door 6 becomes openable. In FIG. 10B, the operator opens the door portion 6 and removes the tray 10 . Also, the operator removes the seal member 34 of the lid portion 3 from the lid portion main body 33 . The operator also wipes and cleans the drain pan 7 (see FIG. 3).

In FIG. 10C, the operator installs the blade section cover 13 below the stirring section 2 (the blade section 22). As the blade cover 13 is installed, the cover detection sensor CS detects the blade cover 13 . Thereafter, when the operator closes the door portion 6 and performs an operation to lower the blade portion 22 (an operation to start cleaning by removing the lid portion 3), in FIG. Together with 22, the lid portion 3 is lowered. At this time, as shown in FIG. 10(D), the sides of the blade portion 22 are covered with the blade portion cover 13 .

In FIG. 10E, the operator divides the lid body 33 of the lid 3 into the first lid member 3a and the second lid member 3b (see FIG. 8) and removes them from the lid mounting portion 35. In FIG. Then, the operator cleans the removed lid body 33 and seal member 34 .

(Attaching the lid)
With reference to FIG. 11, the attachment work of the lid portion 3 after cleaning will be described.

When attaching the lid portion 3 to the lid portion attaching portion 35 after removing the lid portion 3 and washing it, the operator moves the lid portion main body 33 of the lid portion 3 to the first position in FIG. 11(B). The lid member 3a and the second lid member 3b (see FIG. 8) are put together and attached to the lid attachment portion 35. As shown in FIG.

After attaching the lid main body 33, the operator performs an operation to raise the blade portion 22 from the input receiving portion 51 (see FIG. 4). The lid part 3 is raised. In FIG. 11(D), the operator takes out the installed blade section cover 13 and attaches the sealing member 34 to the lid section main body 33 . Then, the worker attaches the washed tray 10 in FIG. 11(E).

(Structure for detection of attachment of lid)
Attachment detection of the lid will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 15. FIG.

Here, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12 , the lid detection sensor FS is configured to detect that the lid 3 is attached to the lid attachment 35 . Specifically, the lid portion detection sensor FS is provided above the cleaning container portion 11 . Further, when the lid portion 3 is attached to the lid portion attachment portion 35 and the blade portion 22 is lowered together with the lid portion 3, the lid portion 3 comes into contact with the washing container portion 11. Accordingly, it is configured to detect that the lid portion 3 is attached to the lid portion attachment portion 35 based on the lid portion attachment portion 35 being pushed upward and raised.

The lid detection sensor FS is configured to detect the vertical position of the lid mounting portion 35 . Specifically, the lid detection sensor FS includes an optical sensor, and detects that the lid 3 is attached when the projection 351 of the lid attachment 35 blocks light. That is, as shown in FIG. 12, when the lid portion 3 comes into contact with the washing container portion 11, the lid portion attachment portion 35 is pushed upward and lifted, and the projection portion 351 reaches the height of the lid portion detection sensor FS. placed in position. As a result, the projection 351 blocks light from the lid detection sensor FS. In this case, the lid detection sensor FS transmits a detection signal to the controller 4 . Upon receiving the detection signal, the control unit 4 determines that the lid portion 3 is attached to the lid portion attachment portion 35 .

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, when the lid portion 3 is not attached to the lid portion attachment portion 35, the lid portion 3 does not contact the washing container portion 11, so that the contact portion 354 is a plate member. 36 is brought into contact. In this case, the projection 351 is located below the lid detection sensor FS, and the projection 351 does not block the light from the lid detection sensor FS.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when the lid portion 3 with the seal member 34 attached to the lid portion main body 33 is attached to the lid portion attachment portion 35, the lid portion detection sensor FS detects that the lid portion 3 is configured to detect that the lid portion 3 is attached to the lid portion attachment portion 35 on the basis that the lid portion attachment portion 35 rises due to contact with the washing container portion 11 .

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13, when only the lid body 33 of the lid 3 is attached to the lid mounting part 35, even if the lid mounting part 35 is lowered, the lid body 33 is still attached to the washing container. Since it does not come into contact with the portion 11, the lid attachment portion 35 cannot be pushed upward. For this reason, the light from the lid detection sensor FS is not blocked by the projection 351, so the mounting of the lid 3 is not detected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14, when the lid portion 3 (the lid portion main body 33 and the sealing member 34) is not attached to the lid portion attachment portion 35, even if the lid portion attachment portion 35 is lowered, the lid portion attachment portion 35 cannot be pushed upwards. For this reason, the light from the lid detection sensor FS is not blocked by the projection 351, so the mounting of the lid 3 is not detected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, even if the lid portion 3 (lid portion main body 33 and sealing member 34) is attached to the lid portion attachment portion 35, if the washing container portion 11 (tray 10) is not attached, Even if the lid attachment portion 35 is lowered, the lid portion 3 does not come into contact with the washing container portion 11, so the lid attachment portion 35 is not pushed upward. For this reason, the light from the lid detection sensor FS is not blocked by the protrusion 351, so correct mounting of the lid 3 is not detected.

(Construction for detection of container installation)
The detection of installation of the container C will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 18. FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, it is detected that the container C (C1 or C2) is placed on the container placement portion 1 using the lid detection sensor FS. Specifically, when the blade portion 22 is lowered together with the lid portion 3, the lid portion detection sensor FS detects that the lid portion mounting portion 35 is moved upward when the lid portion 3 comes into contact with the container C (C1 or C2). It is configured to detect that the container C (C1 or C2) is placed on the container placement section 1 based on the fact that the container C (C1 or C2) is pushed up by the force.

As shown in FIG. 16, when a regular-sized container C1 is placed on the container placement portion 1, the lid portion 3 abuts against the container C1, thereby pushing the lid portion attaching portion 35 upward and lifting. , the protrusion 351 is arranged at the height position of the lid detection sensor FS. As a result, the projection 351 blocks light from the lid detection sensor FS. In this case, the lid detection sensor FS transmits a detection signal to the controller 4 . After receiving the detection signal, the control unit 4 determines that the container C (C1) is placed on the container placement unit 1 .

Further, as shown in FIG. 17, when a container C2 of a large size (a size larger than a regular size) is placed on the container placement portion 1, the lid portion 3 abuts against the container C2, thereby 35 is pushed upward and rises, and the projecting portion 352 is arranged at the height position of the lid detection sensor FS. As a result, light from the lid detection sensor FS is blocked by the protrusion 352 . In this case, the lid detection sensor FS transmits a detection signal to the controller 4 . After receiving the detection signal, the control unit 4 determines that the container C (C2) is placed on the container placement unit 1 .

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18, when the container C is not placed on the container placing portion 1, even if the lid mounting portion 35 is lowered, the lid mounting portion 35 is not pushed upward. Therefore, the light from the lid portion detection sensor FS is not blocked by the protrusion 351, so that the installation of the container C (C1 or C2) on the container placement portion 1 is not detected.

(Effect of this embodiment)
The following effects can be obtained in this embodiment.

In the present embodiment, as described above, when the lid portion 3 is removed for cleaning, it is installed below the stirring portion 2, and covers the blade portion 22 when the blade portion 22 is lowered together with the lid portion 3. A blade cover 13 is provided. Accordingly, since the blade portion 22 is covered with the blade portion cover 13 , the contact of the stirring portion 2 with the blade portion 22 can be suppressed when the lid portion 3 is removed. As a result, the operator does not need to avoid the blade portion 22 of the stirring portion 2 while performing the work, so that the work of removing the lid portion 3 can be easily performed. This makes it possible to easily remove the lid portion 3 that covers the opening of the container C during stirring while suppressing contact with the stirring portion 2 .

Further, in this embodiment, as described above, the cover detection sensor CS that detects that the blade cover 13 is installed below the stirring unit 2 is provided, and when the cover 3 is removed for cleaning, the cover detection sensor CS is provided. When the detection sensor CS detects the blade cover 13, the lid 3 and the blade 22 are lowered. Accordingly, when the blade cover 13 is not installed, the lid 3 does not descend together with the blade 22, so that the lid 3 cannot be removed. As a result, the lid portion 3 can be removed while the blade portion 22 of the stirring portion 2 is reliably covered by the blade portion cover 13 .

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the blade cover 13 is made of an elastically deformable material. As a result, even if the blade cover 13 comes into contact with the blade 22 when the blade 22 of the stirring unit 2 is lowered, damage to the blade 22 and the blade cover 13 can be suppressed.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the blade cover 13 is configured to be installed below the stirring section 2 with the container mounting section 1 removed. As a result, access to the lower part of the stirring part 2 is facilitated by removing the container placing part 1, so that the blade part cover 13 can be easily installed under the stirring part 2. FIG.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the blade cover 13 is formed in a cylindrical shape. As a result, the circumference of the blade portion 22 of the stirring portion 2 can be reliably surrounded by the tubular blade portion cover 13, so that the contact of the stirring portion 2 with the blade portion 22 when the lid portion 3 is removed is effectively reduced. can be effectively suppressed.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the cleaning container portion 11 that abuts on the lower surface of the lid portion 3 when the lid portion 3 is lowered, the lid attachment portion 35 to which the lid portion 3 is attached, and the cleaning container and a lid portion detection sensor FS which is provided above the portion 11 and detects that the lid portion 3 is attached to the lid portion attachment portion 35 . Further, when the lid portion 3 is attached to the lid portion attachment portion 35 and the blade portion 22 is lowered together with the lid portion 3, the lid portion 3 comes into contact with the washing container portion 11. Accordingly, it is configured to detect that the lid portion 3 is attached to the lid portion attachment portion 35 based on the lid portion attachment portion 35 being pushed upward and raised. As a result, after the lid portion 3 is removed for cleaning and washed, the lid portion detection sensor FS can detect that the lid portion 3 is attached. can be suppressed. Further, by arranging the lid detection sensor FS above the washing container 11, the lid detection sensor FS can be arranged above the stirring position M where water and humidity are likely to exist. As a result, it is possible to prevent the lid portion detection sensor FS from deteriorating in detection accuracy or malfunctioning due to water or humidity.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the lid detection sensor FS is configured to detect the vertical position of the lid mounting portion 35 . As a result, even if the lid portion detection sensor FS does not directly detect the lid portion 3, it can be easily detected that the lid portion 3 is attached to the lid portion attachment portion 35 based on the vertical position of the lid portion attachment portion 35. can be detected.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the lid portion 3 includes the lid portion main body 33 and the sealing member 34 attached below the lid portion main body 33 . Further, when the lid portion 3 with the seal member 34 attached to the lid portion body 33 is attached to the lid portion attachment portion 35 , the lid portion detection sensor FS detects that the lid portion 3 is in contact with the washing container portion 11 . It is configured to detect that the lid portion 3 is attached to the lid portion attachment portion 35 based on the fact that the lid portion attachment portion 35 comes into contact and rises. Accordingly, when both the lid portion body 33 and the sealing member 34 as the lid portion 3 are not attached to the lid portion attachment portion 35, it can be determined that the lid portion 3 is not attached. Failure to attach a part of the portion 3 can be effectively suppressed.

(Modification)
It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed this time should be considered as examples and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of the claims rather than the description of the above-described embodiments, and includes all modifications (modifications) within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of the claims.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the blade cover is installed below the stirring section with the container mounting section removed, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the blade section cover may be placed on the container placement section in a state in which the container placement section is installed, or may be placed on the cleaning container section.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the lid main body of the lid is configured to be splittable into two, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the lid body of the lid may not be split. Also, the lid portion main body of the lid portion may be configured to be divisible into three or more pieces.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example of a configuration in which the blade cover is made of a rubber material is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the blade cover may be made of a resin material other than rubber or a metal material.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the stirring unit is washed with hot water, the control unit monitors whether or not the supply of hot water is insufficient based on the number of revolutions of the stirring unit (rotating shaft unit). Although an example configuration has been shown, the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, as in the first modification shown in FIG. 19, a flow meter 8f is provided in the water supply passage 8a that supplies water from the water supply source to the reservoir 80, and the control unit measures with the flow meter 8f. Based on the flow rate, it may be monitored whether the hot water supply amount is insufficient. That is, the water in the water supply passage 8a that is supplied from the water supply source to the reservoir 80 has not yet been heated and is not at a high temperature. Therefore, a general-purpose flow meter can be used as the flow meter 8f for measuring the flow rate in the water supply passage 8a. Further, since water is replenished from the water supply source to the reservoir 80 by the amount of hot water used for washing the stirring section, the amount of hot water used for washing the stirring section is It is possible to measure by the flow meter 8f provided in.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the stirring unit is washed with hot water, the control unit monitors whether or not the supply of hot water is insufficient based on the number of revolutions of the stirring unit (rotating shaft unit). Although an example configuration has been shown, the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, as in the second modification shown in FIG. 20, a temperature sensor 8g is provided in the supply pipe 81a that supplies hot water for washing to the agitating section, and the control section controls the temperature measured by the temperature sensor 8g. Based on this, it may be monitored whether or not the supply of hot water is insufficient. That is, since the stirring unit is washed each time a beverage is produced, a certain amount of time elapses between the previous washing and the next washing. At this time, the temperature of the supply pipe 81a for supplying hot water changes. That is, the temperature of the supply pipe 81a rises when warm water is supplied during washing, and the temperature of the supply pipe 81a decreases when beverage production or standby is performed. Therefore, by judging whether or not the difference between the temperature of the supply pipe 81a before hot water supply during washing and the temperature of the supply pipe 81a after hot water supply is larger than a predetermined temperature difference, the washing of the stirring part is performed. It is possible to determine whether or not the supply amount of hot water used at the time of is insufficient. Specifically, when the difference between the temperature of the supply pipe 81a before supplying hot water and the temperature of the supply pipe 81a after supplying hot water during washing is smaller than a predetermined temperature difference, the control unit It is judged that the amount of hot water supplied during washing is insufficient. On the other hand, if the difference between the temperature of the supply pipe 81a before hot water supply and the temperature of the supply pipe 81a after hot water supply during washing is equal to or greater than a predetermined temperature difference, the control unit Determine that the amount of hot water used is not insufficient.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 container mounting section 2 stirring section 3 lid section 11 cleaning container section (contact member)
REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 13 blade cover 21 rotating shaft 22 blade 33 lid body 34 sealing member 35 lid mounting portion 100 beverage manufacturing apparatus C container CS cover detection sensor (first detection portion)
FS Lid part detection sensor (second detection part)

Claims (9)

a container placement section on which a container containing beverage ingredients is placed;
a rotating shaft portion that rotates about a rotation axis extending along a vertical direction; and a blade portion that is provided at a lower portion of the rotating shaft portion and rotates as the rotating shaft portion rotates. a stirring unit for stirring the beverage ingredients in the container placed on the
a lid portion that covers an upper opening of the container when the beverage ingredients are stirred by the stirring portion;
a blade portion cover that is installed below the stirring portion when the lid portion is removed for cleaning, and covers the blade portion when the blade portion is lowered together with the lid portion. Device. further comprising a first detection unit that detects that the blade cover is installed below the stirring unit;
2. The blade according to claim 1, wherein when the lid is removed for cleaning and the blade cover is detected by the first detector, the blade is lowered together with the lid. beverage production equipment. 3. The beverage manufacturing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said blade cover is made of an elastically deformable material. The beverage manufacturing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the blade portion cover is configured to be installed below the stirring portion with the container placement portion removed. . The beverage manufacturing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the blade cover is formed in a cylindrical shape. a contact member that contacts the lower surface of the lid portion when the lid portion is lowered;
a lid mounting portion to which the lid is attached;
a second detection unit provided above the contact member and detecting that the lid is attached to the lid attachment;
When the blade portion is lowered together with the lid portion in a state where the lid portion is attached to the lid portion attachment portion, the second detection portion is detected by the lid portion coming into contact with the contact member. and detecting that the lid portion is attached to the lid portion attachment portion based on the fact that the lid portion attachment portion is pushed upward and rises. Beverage production apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The beverage manufacturing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the second detection section is configured to detect the vertical position of the lid attachment section. The lid includes a lid body and a sealing member attached below the lid body,
The second detection unit detects that the lid portion is in contact with the contact member when the lid portion with the seal member attached to the lid portion main body is attached to the lid portion attachment portion. The beverage manufacturing apparatus according to claim 6 or 7, configured to detect that the lid portion is attached to the lid portion attachment portion based on the fact that the lid portion attachment portion rises. The beverage manufacturing apparatus according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the contact member includes a cleaning container portion surrounding the side of the blade when cleaning the blade.

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