JP3123800U - Beverage heating device - Google Patents

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] By using a control unit to control the heat storage module to continuously preheat to a predetermined temperature, the temperature of the beverage can be raised within a short time, thus saving energy and improving the use. It is possible to increase the safety and reduce the restriction on the degree of freedom in use.
A pipe line 6 is provided so as to wind from one end of a heat storage module 2 to the other end of the heat storage module 2. The heat storage module 2 is used to store heat energy and to maintain a predetermined temperature. At least one temperature sensing member 32, 33 is formed in the control unit 3, and the temperature sensing member 32, 33 is used to detect the temperature of the heat storage module 2 or the pipe line 6. The control valve 4 is used to control the opening and closing of the pipe line 6, and performs the heat exchange by guiding the drink to enter the heat storage module 2 through the pipe line 6, thereby allowing the drink to be scheduled. It is configured to reach temperature.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a beverage heating apparatus, and more particularly to a beverage heating apparatus that increases the temperature of a beverage within a short time by preliminarily storing thermal energy using a heat storage module.

  Referring to FIG. 4, a conventional beverage heating apparatus 8 includes a housing 81 and a thermal energy generation unit 82. The casing 81 is preferably made of an aluminum alloy or stainless steel material, and the casing 81 is used for containing drinks. The thermal energy generating unit 82 is provided so as to cover the outer surface of the casing 81 and can heat the casing 81. The housing 81 is provided with a launching port 811, a drainage port 812, and a ventilation port 813. The launching port 811 is provided at a relatively high position of the housing 81 and is connected to a liquid storage tank (not shown). The beverage stored in the liquid storage tank can be introduced into the housing 81. The drainage port 812 is provided at a relatively low position relative to the housing 81, and can discharge the beverage that has completed heat exchange. The vent 813 is provided at a position adjacent to the launching port 811 and can be used for exhausting and maintaining an equilibrium state of the pressure inside the housing 81. When using the conventional beverage heating apparatus, the beverage is first introduced into the housing 81 through the entrance 7811, and then the thermal energy generating unit 82 is activated to perform the heating operation. There is one in which the temperature of the drink can be increased simultaneously with heating the body 81, and finally the drink heated through the drain 812 can be obtained.

Referring to FIG. 5, the conventional beverage heating device 9 includes a liquid storage tank 91, a heating tank 92, a controller 93 and a drain port 94. The liquid storage tank 91 is formed so as to communicate with the heating tank 92 through a pipe line, and a water pump (not shown, ie, a pump) is installed between the liquid storage tank 91 and the heating tank 92. The heating tank 92 is preferably made of a highly heat conductive material (for example, aluminum, stainless steel, etc.) and is provided with a heater (not shown), which increases the temperature of the heating tank 92. Used. The controller 93 is used to control the heater to be activated. The drainage port 94 is connected to the heating tank 92 using a pipe line, so that the heated beverage flows to the drainage port 94. When the conventional beverage heating device is to be used, the beverage in the liquid storage tank 91 is routed by opening the drain 94 and controlling the controller 93 to start the water pump. Then, it is introduced into the heating tank 92. Moreover, the temperature of the heating tank 92 is rapidly raised within a short time by starting the said heater of the heating tank 92 using the controller 93. FIG. The beverage flows through the heating pipe 92 to the drainage port 94 through the pipe, and the pipe inside the heating tank 92 is circularly looped to form a relatively long heat exchange path. Therefore, there is one that can increase the efficiency of heat exchange between the beverage and the heating tank 92 (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
Republic of China Notice No. 282132

  The conventional beverage heating apparatus as described above has the following problems to be improved. For example, when the drink is heated to a boiling state, the drink easily absorbs a large amount of heat energy to become a vapor state and dissipates to the outside of the casing 81 through the vent 813. Therefore, there is a problem that enormous heat energy is wasted. In addition, since the beverage in the vapor state is likely to carry away a large amount of heat energy, the beverage inside the housing 81 is difficult to maintain a high temperature state, and the thermal energy generation unit 82 is repeatedly heated to increase the temperature of the beverage. Since it must be maintained, the beverage must be boiled repeatedly, resulting in significant energy consumption.

  Further, the conventional beverage heating apparatus as described above has the following problems to be improved. For example, the temperature of the heating tank 92 can be raised within a short time by instantaneously heating the heating tank 92 using relatively high power, but danger is likely to occur due to instantaneous power overload. For this reason, there is a problem that the degree of freedom in use and the risk increase. Furthermore, there is a problem that it is not very easy to control the temperature of the heating tank 92 from a normal temperature to a relatively high planned temperature within an extremely short time. Thus, the conventional beverage heating apparatus as described above must be further improved.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such problems, and its purpose is to control the preheating of the heat storage module to a predetermined temperature by using a control unit. , Because the heat storage module can raise the temperature of the drink in a short time, the drink can surely save energy effectively, increase the safety in use, and further reduce the limit of freedom of use It is intended to provide a heating device.

  The first object of the present invention is to control the preheating of the heat storage module and the maintenance of the planned temperature by using the control unit, and store the heat energy in the heat storage module in advance, so that the beverage is kept at the predetermined temperature. Therefore, it is intended to provide a drink heating apparatus capable of rapidly raising the temperature of the drink and further reducing energy dissipation.

  The second object of the present invention is to provide the control unit with a control valve and at least one temperature sensing member. The temperature sensing member senses the temperature of the heat storage module and further controls the opening and closing of the control valve. It is intended to provide a beverage heating apparatus that can ensure that the beverage can be drunk only when it reaches a predetermined temperature, thereby improving the quality of drinking and further enhancing safety and hygiene. .

In order to achieve the above object, a beverage heating apparatus according to the present invention is as follows. That is,
Consists of pipe, heat storage module, control valve, liquid outlet and control unit. The pipe line is connected to the liquid storage unit. The heat storage module is wound with a conduit for communicating with the liquid storage unit. The heat storage module is provided with at least one heating unit, and the heating unit is used to raise the temperature of the heat storage module. . The control valve is provided in a pipe line between the liquid storage unit and the heat storage module, thereby controlling whether or not the beverage in the liquid storage unit has passed through the heat storage module. The liquid outlet is provided at the end of the pipeline. The control unit is provided with a first temperature sensing member, the first temperature sensing member is used to detect the temperature of the heat storage module, and is electrically connected to the control valve. By detecting the temperature of the heat storage module using the first temperature sensing member, it controls the operation of the heating unit, keeps the heat storage module below the expected temperature, and operates the control unit The beverage that has reached the expected temperature within a short time by controlling the opening of the control valve and exchanging heat through the heat storage module through the pipeline. Can be obtained.

  In the beverage heating apparatus according to the present invention, the heat storage module is provided with a first part, the first part is used to accommodate the heating unit, and the heat energy generated by the heating unit can be stored. Further, the heat storage module is provided with a second part, the second part is adjacent to the first part, and the second part can be used for winding and passing the pipe. Further, the heat storage module is provided with at least one heat conduction controller, and the heat conduction regulator is formed between the first part and the second part, so that the heat storage module is provided between the first part and the second part. Heat conduction can also be controlled and adjusted. The heating unit can also be selected from an electric heating tube or an electronic heating device. The liquid storage unit can also be selected from a liquid storage container or a drain line. In addition, the control unit is provided with a second temperature sensing unit, the second temperature sensing unit is selectively installed at the second part of the heat storage module, and is further configured to be electrically connected to the control unit. You can also. In addition, the control unit is provided with a second temperature sensing unit, the second temperature sensing unit is selectively installed in a pipe line close to the heat storage module, and is further configured to be electrically connected to the control unit. You can also. In addition, a liquid level sensing member is provided in the control unit, and the liquid level sensing member is installed in the liquid storage unit, so that the remaining amount of the beverage in the liquid storage unit can be detected. In addition, a control member can be provided, and the control member can control the opening and closing of the liquid discharge port, and the control member can be electrically connected to the control unit to control the opening and closing of the control valve. In addition, when the first temperature sensing member detects that the temperature of the first part of the heat storage module does not reach the predetermined lower limit temperature, the control unit activates the heating unit of the heat storage module and performs heating simultaneously. By controlling the control valve so as not to open, it is possible to prevent the beverage from being introduced into the heat storage module via a pipe line. Further, when the second temperature sensing member detects that the temperature of the second part of the heat storage module does not reach the predetermined temperature, the control unit activates the heating unit of the heat storage module and performs heating. By controlling the control valve so as not to open, it is possible to prevent the beverage from being introduced into the heat storage module via a pipe line. Further, when the first temperature sensing member and the second temperature sensing member detect that the temperature of the heat storage module exceeds the upper limit temperature, the control unit can also control that the heating unit stops heating. Further, when the liquid level sensing member detects that the amount of the drink in the liquid storage unit is too low, the control unit can also control the control valve not to open. The control valve can also be selected from an electromagnetic valve or a pump.

  According to the beverage heating apparatus of the present invention, the preheating of the heat storage module and the maintenance of the planned temperature are controlled using the control unit, and the heat energy is stored in the heat storage module in advance, so that the beverage is scheduled. Since it can be rapidly heated up to the temperature and can be drunk, there is an advantage that the temperature of the drink can be quickly raised and energy dissipation can be reduced.

  According to the beverage heating apparatus of the present invention, the control unit is provided with a control valve and at least one temperature sensing member, the temperature sensing member senses the temperature of the heat storage module, and further controls the opening and closing of the control valve. Thus, since it can be ensured that the drink can be drunk only when the drink reaches a predetermined temperature, there is an advantage that the quality of drinking can be improved, and safety and hygiene can be further improved.

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

  Referring to FIG. 1, the beverage heating apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a liquid storage unit 1, a heat storage module 2, a control unit 3, a control valve 4, and a liquid discharge port 5. The liquid storage unit 1 can selectively use a device such as a liquid storage container, and is connected to the heat storage module 2 by using a pipe 6 so as to guide drinks and store heat. Enter module 2. The heat storage module 2 is made of a highly heat conductive material (for example, aluminum, copper, or an alloy thereof), and the heat storage module 2 is used to store heat energy and maintain a predetermined temperature. The control unit 3 has an electronic control circuit and is used to control conduction and operation between the members. The control valve 4 is preferably selected from a device such as an electromagnetic valve or a pump, and the control valve 4 can be electrically connected to the control unit 3 to control the opening and closing of the pipeline 6. The control valve 5 is provided at the end of the pipe line 6, and the control valve 5 is used for discharging the drink and drinking it.

  1 and 2, the heat storage module 2 of the beverage heating apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a first part 21, a second part 22, at least one heat conduction regulator 23, and at least one heating unit 24. Is included. The first portion 21 is selectively formed at the center position of the heat storage module 2, so that sufficient heat energy can be stored. The second portion 22 is selectively formed to be adjacent to the outer peripheral side of the first portion 21, and the second portion 22 is used to wrap around the conduit 6, so that the beverage is connected to the conduit 6. The heat storage module 2 can be passed through. Since the heat conduction regulator 23 is formed between the first part 21 and the second part 22, the heat conduction speed between the first part 21 and the second part 22 can be controlled and adjusted. A predetermined temperature difference is formed between the first part 21 and the second part 22. The heating unit 24 is preferably selected from an electric heating tube or an electronic heating device, and the heating unit 24 is electrically connected to the control unit 3 and is installed in the first part 21, so that the heating unit 24 is heated. It can be performed.

  Referring to FIG. 1 again, the control unit 3 of the beverage heating apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a liquid level sensing member 31, a first temperature sensing member 32, and a second temperature sensing member 33. The liquid level sensing member 31 is selectively installed in the liquid storage unit 1, and the liquid level sensing member 31 can detect the remaining amount of drink in the liquid storage unit 1. The first temperature sensing member 32 is selectively attached to the first part 21 of the heat storage module 2 so that the immediate temperature of the first part 21 can be detected. The second temperature sensing member 33 is selectively installed at the second portion 22 of the heat storage module 2 or the outlet position of the pipe line 6 close to the heat storage module 2, so that the second part 22 or the pipe line 6 is immediately Temperature can be detected. The liquid discharge port 5 determines whether or not the beverage is discharged under the control of the control member 51, and the control member 51 controls the electrical connection with the control unit 3. When the control member 51 transmits the command to the control unit 3, the control unit 3 can selectively control whether the control valve 4 is opened or closed.

  Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 again, when trying to use the beverage heating apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, first, a power source (not shown) is activated, and the heating unit 24 is connected to the first portion 21 of the heat storage module 2. The second portion 22 is heated, and heating is continued until the temperature of the first portion 21 reaches a predetermined temperature. When the first temperature sensing member 32 of the control unit 3 detects that the temperature of the first portion 21 has reached the upper limit temperature, the first temperature sensing member 32 transmits an off signal to the control unit 3, thereby controlling the control unit 3. 3 controls the heating unit 24 to stop the heating operation, so that the temperature of the heat storage module 2 can be prevented from becoming too high. As a result, a large amount of heat energy is stored in the first part 21, and further, the heat conduction controller 23 is used to control the temperature of the second part 22 of the heat storage module 2 reaching a predetermined temperature. Since the heat storage module 2 stores heat energy in advance using a heating method before a drink enters, the heat storage module 2 can preheat by selecting a heating unit 24 having a relatively low power. it can. In addition, since it is not necessary to use the high-power heating unit 24 to perform instantaneous heating, the present invention can further reduce the risk and selection restrictions caused by excessive power.

  Then, referring again to FIGS. 1 and 2, when the control member 51 is operated to transport the open signal to the control unit 3, the second temperature sensing member 33 of the control unit 3 is simultaneously connected to the second portion 22 or the pipe 6. Detect whether the temperature has reached the expected temperature. If the second part 22 reaches a predetermined temperature, the control unit 3 transmits an open signal to the control valve 4 to conduct the pipe 6, so that the drink in the liquid storage unit 1 is transferred to the pipe 6. Introduce in. On the other hand, if the second portion 22 has not reached the predetermined temperature, the control unit 3 blocks the open signal so that the control valve 4 is kept closed.

  Referring again to FIGS. 1 and 2, after the beverage has entered the heat storage module 2 through the pipeline 6, the beverage bypasses along the pipeline 6 while passing through the second portion 22 of the heat storage module 2. Advance. Since the first part 21 of the heat storage module 2 already stores a large amount of heat energy, the heat energy is continuously conducted to the second part 22 and further forward to the beverage, Within a short period of time, the temperature of the beverage can be quickly heated to reach the expected temperature. After the beverage has passed through the heat storage module 2, the temperature of the beverage immediately reaches a predetermined temperature, and then the beverage is led to the liquid discharge port 5 through the pipe 6, and is discharged and drunk.

  Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 again, when the beverage heating apparatus is not used, the first temperature sensing member 32 and the second temperature sensing member 33 of the control unit 3 are connected to the first portion 21 and the second portion of the heat storage module 2. If the temperature of the part 22 is continuously detected and the temperature of the first part 21 becomes lower than the predetermined lower limit temperature, or if the temperature of the second part 22 becomes lower than the predetermined temperature, the control unit 3 causes the first temperature sensing member 32 to be detected. By acquiring the signals from the second temperature sensing member 33 and starting the heating unit 24 to perform the heating operation, the heat storage module 2 can continue to store sufficient heat energy. On the other hand, if the temperature of one of the first part 21 and the second part 22 is higher than the predetermined upper limit temperature, the control unit 3 controls the heating unit 24 to stop heating, Since it is possible to prevent the temperature of the heat storage module 2 from becoming too high, it is possible to further reduce energy consumption and danger of use. The liquid level sensing member 31 located in the liquid storage unit 1 is used to detect the remaining amount of drink in the liquid storage unit 1, and if the amount of drink in the liquid storage unit 1 is insufficient, the liquid level is detected. Since the sensing member 31 forwards the off signal and forwards it to the control valve 4 through the control unit 3, the control valve 4 cannot be opened. At the same time, the control unit 3 generates a warning signal and activates a warning lamp (not shown) or a buzzer (not shown) to remind the user to replenish drinks into the storage unit 1. Even if it presses and activates the control member 51 at this time, the said drink cannot be acquired and drunk.

  Referring to FIG. 3, a beverage heating apparatus according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention is posted. Compared with Example 1, in Example 2, the pipe line 6 is selectively connected to the liquid storage unit 1, and the liquid storage unit 1 can be selected from a drain or RO reverse osmosis. In the control unit 3, the liquid level sensing member 31 and the second temperature sensing member 33 are omitted, and only the first temperature sensing member 32 is provided. The first temperature sensing member 32 is selectively installed in the first part 21 (or the second part 22) of the heat storage module 2 to further advance the temperature of the first part 21 (or the second part 22). Can be detected.

  Referring to FIG. 3 again, if the temperature of the first portion 21 becomes lower than the lower limit temperature, the control unit 3 activates the heating unit 24 of the heat storage module 2 to increase the temperature of the heat storage module 2 and Energy can be stored in the first site 21. Further, the control unit 3 closes the control valve 4 for a while, that is, controls the operation of the control member 51 and transmits a signal for opening the control valve 4 to the control unit 3, and the control unit 3 is also closed to the control valve 4. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the user from drinking a drink that has not reached the predetermined temperature. Furthermore, since the liquid level sensing member 31 and the second temperature sensing member 33 are omitted in the second embodiment of the present invention, the number of assembling members can be reduced, the volume of the members can be reduced, and the degree of freedom in assembling can be reduced. And can increase practicality.

  As described above, according to the conventional beverage heating apparatus shown in FIG. 4, since the beverage is first made into a steam state and then dissipated to the outside of the casing 81 after passing through the vent 813, a great amount of heat energy is wasted. At the same time, there was a problem that excessive heat energy was dissipated. In addition, according to another conventional beverage heating apparatus shown in FIG. 5, since the heating tank 92 is instantaneously heated with relatively high power, a danger is likely to occur due to instantaneous overload of electric power. There is a problem that the restriction on the degree of freedom and the danger increase, and it is not possible to obtain a drink heated to a predetermined temperature within a short time. However, according to the beverage heating apparatus of the present invention shown in FIG. 1, the control unit 3 is used to control at least one heating unit 24 of the heat storage module 2 so that the heat storage module 2 does not become lower than a predetermined temperature. By pre-heating, the heat energy is stored in the first portion 21 of the heat storage module 2, and the heat storage module 2 can raise the temperature of the drink to a temperature close to the predetermined temperature in a short time. Therefore, waste of energy can be surely reduced, energy can be saved, and safety in use can be improved.

  The present invention may be implemented in other ways without departing from the spirit and essential characteristics thereof. Accordingly, the preferred embodiments described herein are illustrative and not limiting.

It is sectional drawing which shows the state assembled by the drink heating apparatus of Example 1 of this invention. It is sectional drawing along AA of FIG. It is sectional drawing which shows the state assembled by the drink heating apparatus of Example 2 of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the state assembled by the conventional drink heating apparatus. It is a figure explaining another conventional drink heating apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Liquid storage unit 2 Heat storage module 21 1st site | part 22 2nd site | part 23 Heat conduction regulator 24 Heating unit 3 Control unit 31 Liquid level sensing member 32 1st temperature sensing member 33 2nd temperature sensing member 4 Control valve 5 Liquid drainage Exit 51 Control member 6 Pipe line 8 Beverage heating device 81 Housing 811 Launch port 812 Drain port 813 Vent 82 Thermal energy generation unit 9 Beverage heating device 91 Liquid storage tank 92 Heating tank 93 Controller 94 Drain port

Claims (15)

  A beverage heating apparatus comprising a pipe (6), a heat storage module (2), a control valve (4), a liquid discharge port (5) and a control unit (3), wherein the pipe (6) is a liquid storage The heat storage module (2) is connected to the unit (1), and the heat storage module (2) is wound with a pipe (6) to communicate with the liquid storage unit (1). The heat storage module (2) has at least one piece. A heating unit (24) is provided, the heating unit (24) is used to raise the temperature of the heat storage module (2), and the control valve (4) includes a liquid storage unit (1) and a heat storage module (2). Is provided in the pipe line (6) between the liquid storage unit (1) to control whether the beverage in the liquid storage unit (1) has flowed through the heat storage module (2). 6), the control unit (3) is provided with a first temperature sensing member (32) and a first temperature sensing member (32). Is used to detect the temperature of the heat storage module (2), and is electrically connected to the control valve (4), and the temperature of the heat storage module (2) using the first temperature sensing member (32). By detecting the control valve, the operation of the heating unit (24) is controlled, the heat storage module (2) is maintained so as not to fall below a predetermined temperature, and the control unit (3) is further operated to operate the control valve. (4) is controlled in a short time by controlling the opening, and the beverage in the liquid storage unit (1) passes through the heat storage module (2) via the pipe (6) and exchanges heat. A beverage heating apparatus characterized by being able to acquire the beverage that has reached the temperature of.   The heat storage module (2) is provided with a first part (21), the first part (21) is used to accommodate the heating unit (24), and the heat energy generated by the heating unit (24) is generated. The drink heating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the drink heating apparatus is stored.   The heat storage module (2) is provided with a second part (22), the second part (22) is adjacent to the first part (21), and the second part (22) is wound around the pipe (6). The drink heating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the drink heating apparatus is used to pass through.   The heat storage module (2) is provided with at least one heat conduction regulator (23), and the heat conduction regulator (23) is formed between the first part (21) and the second part (22). 4. The beverage heating device according to claim 3, wherein the heat conduction between the first part (21) and the second part (22) is controlled and adjusted.   The beverage heating device according to claim 1, wherein the heating unit (24) is selected from an electric heating tube or an electronic heating device.   2. The beverage heating device according to claim 1, wherein the liquid storage unit (1) is selected from a liquid storage container or a conduit of a drain.   The control unit (3) is additionally provided with a second temperature sensing unit (33), and the second temperature sensing unit (33) is selectively installed at the second part (22) of the heat storage module (2), 4. The beverage heating device according to claim 3, further comprising an electrical connection with the control unit (3).   The control unit (3) is additionally provided with a second temperature sensing unit (33), and the second temperature sensing unit (33) is selectively installed in the pipe line (6) close to the heat storage module (2), 4. The beverage heating device according to claim 3, further comprising an electrical connection with the control unit (3).   The control unit (3) is additionally provided with a liquid level sensing member (31), and the liquid level sensing member (31) is installed in the liquid storage unit (1), so that The beverage heating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a remaining amount of the beverage is detected.   In addition, a control member (51) is provided, the control member (51) controls the opening and closing of the liquid discharge port (5), and the control member (51) is electrically connected to the control unit (3), 2. The beverage heating device according to claim 1, wherein opening and closing of the control valve (4) is controlled.   When the first temperature sensing member (32) detects that the temperature of the first part (21) of the heat storage module (2) has not reached the predetermined lower limit temperature, the control unit (3) When the heating unit (24) is started and heated, at the same time as the control valve (4) is controlled not to open, the beverage is introduced into the heat storage module (2) via the pipe line (6). 2. The drink heating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the drink heating apparatus is prevented.   When the second temperature sensing member (33) detects that the temperature of the second part (22) of the heat storage module (2) does not reach the predetermined temperature, the control unit (3) When the heating unit (24) is started and heated, at the same time as the control valve (4) is controlled not to open, the beverage is introduced into the heat storage module (2) via the pipe line (6). The drink heating apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the drink heating apparatus is prevented.   When the first temperature sensing member (32) and the second temperature sensing member (33) detect that the temperature of the heat storage module (2) exceeds the upper limit temperature, the control unit (3) is the heating unit (24). The drink heating apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the heating is controlled to stop.   When the liquid level sensing member (31) detects that the amount of the drink in the liquid storage unit (1) is too low, the control unit (3) controls the control valve (4) so as not to open. The beverage heating apparatus according to claim 9.   2. Beverage heating device according to claim 1, characterized in that the control valve (4) is selected from an electromagnetic valve or a pump.

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