JP3226848U - All-in-one draft machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an all-in-one draft machine having no risk of explosion due to a compressed gas tank, having a small construction volume, and having a relatively simple cooling system. A cooling unit 110 having a housing 101 of a cooling device, a distribution cock 102, a spirally wound refrigerant line 111, and a beer flow line 112 for flowing beer to the distribution cock, and a refrigerant compressor 123. A radiator 124 and a fan 125 are arranged, a refrigerant supply unit 120 communicating with a cooling unit via a refrigerant line, a pneumatic unit 140 having an air compressor 142, and an internal space in which a barrel for storing draft beer is arranged. , A barrel storage having a part of a compressed air flow line for flowing compressed air, a part of the beer flow line and a barrel 131. All cooling components, including the barrel, are located within the housing. [Selection diagram] Fig. 3

Description

The present invention relates to an all-in-one draft machine, and more specifically, it distributes draft beer by injecting compressed air into a disposable draft beer barrel container, It relates to an all-in-one draft machine in which all the cooling components including it are all-in-one (AIO) inside the housing.

Generally, beer is roughly classified into bottled beer and draft beer. Bottled beer is subjected to heat treatment such as heating and sterilization during the manufacturing process, while draft beer is not subjected to such heat treatment. Therefore, draft beer contains microorganisms such as yeast and has a fresh and unique taste and flavor. In particular, when the draft beer is kept at a temperature condition of 2° C. to 6° C., the fresh and unique taste and flavor of the draft beer can be increased.

Most liquor stores are equipped with countertop draft type draft beer dispensers called "cocks" to supply consumers with draft beer. Most liquor stores are equipped with huge refrigeration systems to keep draft beer tanks cold. And the container of draft beer is connected to a cock valve, and when the user sells draft beer, the draft beer is distributed. However, it is difficult to equip the limited space of a liquor store with such a huge refrigeration system. Therefore, in order to overcome such limitations, a system was devised in which the cock was directly connected to a device that rapidly cooled the draft beer.

FIG. 1 is a view showing a draft beer distribution system using a conventional draft beer quick cooler.
As shown in FIG. 1, the conventional draft beer dispensing system includes a cooler 4 for rapidly cooling the temperature of the draft beer under a temperature condition of 2° C. to 6° C. suitable for drinking. The cooler 4 may have an integrally arranged distribution cock 6 for distributing draft beer and is connected to the beer storage tank 1 in which the contents are stored by means of a hose, ie a beer supply line 5. It The beer storage tank 1 is a closed container having a closed internal space, and a beer dispenser 2 is arranged at an end of the hose 5 so that the beer storage tank 1 is detachably coupled to the closed portion thereof. The beer dispenser 2 has a compressed gas inlet 2d formed integrally. The beer dispenser 2 is connected to a compressed gas tank 3 filled with a compressed gas such as CO ₂ . That is, the conventional draft beer distribution system includes the beer storage tank 1, the compressed gas tank 3, and the cooler 4, but since the respective constituent elements are arranged separately, a medium element such as the valve beer dispenser 2 is required. Becomes

Such conventional draft beer distribution systems use a device that supplies high pressure compressed gas and therefore must be combined with safety measures. Conventional draft beer dispensing systems typically include a regulator to regulate the pressure, but there is a risk of explosion from a variety of sources, including physical damage to the equipment.

In order to prevent the explosion, Korean Patent No. 10-1224314 discloses an explosion notification device arranged in a draft beer supply system, and Korean Utility Model Registration No. 20-0478003 discloses a draft beer supply with a beer exchange timing notification function. A device is disclosed. However, the related technology including the conventionally disclosed all-in-one draft machine and the disclosed intellectual property right requires the use of the compressed gas supply device as it is, and therefore, it is a fundamental solution to prevent such a risk. As is not appropriate.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems that occur in the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a new concept of all-in-one draft machine, which is separated from the structure of the conventional draft beer cooling system. That is.

In order to achieve the above object, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an all-in-one draft machine including: The machine is arranged adjacent to the housing of the cooling device, the distribution cock protruding from one side of the housing, and the side of the housing to which the distribution cock is attached, and stores the cooling water and spirals in a submerged state in which the refrigerant flows. A cooling unit with a line of refrigerant wound around it, and a beer flow line that flows the beer towards the distribution cock so that the beer inside is cooled rapidly, and a space from the part where the distribution cock is attached. Arranged, the refrigerant compressor, the radiator, and the fan are arranged, the refrigerant supply unit that communicates with the cooling unit through the refrigerant line to supply the refrigerant, and the air compressor that supplies the compressed air The unit and the internal space where the barrel for storing draft beer inside is placed, part of the compressed air flow line that flows compressed air, part of the beer flow line and the connector that connects the barrel and is placed inside And a barrel storage section having the same.

According to a preferred embodiment, the cooling device further comprises a controller controlling the circulation of the refrigerant and the cooling of the draft beer, and the air compressor produces compressed air according to the instructions of the controller.

The barrel comprises a head, an outer container connected to the head and made of a rigid material for maintaining a rigid appearance, and an inner container connected to the head made of a soft material and having a space for storing contents. It is a bottle-in-bottle (BIB) barrel including.

The all-in-one draft machine further includes a heat transfer section for supplying the cold heat of the cooling unit to the barrel storage section.
The all-in-one draft machine further includes a weight sensor that measures the weight of the barrel.

The cooling unit, the refrigerant supply unit, the pneumatic unit and the barrel housing are integrally connected inside the housing of the cooling device.
The barrel compartment is located at the bottom of the cooling device housing.

The barrel housing is coupled to the housing such that it can be opened and closed relative to the housing so that the barrel can be replaced from outside the housing.
The barrel storage portion includes a first arm coupled so as to project outward from the housing.

The barrel storage section further includes a second arm having one end connected to the first arm and the other end connected to a plate on which the barrel is placed, and the second arm is connected via the first arm. And an inclined portion that projects outward from the housing is formed.

A part of the beer flow pipe arranged in the barrel storage portion is arranged so that it can be replaced if necessary.
According to another preferred embodiment, an all-in-one draft machine is provided that includes: The machine includes at least one of a housing for the cooling device, a barrel housing having a space formed in the housing for housing the barrel and a connector arranged to be attachable to the barrel head, and a line of liquid flow pipes. A barrel for storing liquid therein, the barrel containing a cooling unit for cooling the part and a pressurizing unit arranged to apply pressure to the barrel by connecting means connected to the connector. A barrel that draws liquid into a liquid flow pipe by the pressure applied from a pressure unit.

The barrel is a bottle-in-bottle (BIB) type barrel.
The pressure unit reduces the internal volume by pressurizing the barrel.
The pressurizing unit is an air compressor.

The barrel housing, the cooling unit and the pressurizing unit are integrally joined inside the housing of the cooling device.

As described above, the all-in-one draft machine according to the embodiment of the present invention does not include the compressed gas tank or the regulator for adjusting the compressed gas, and thus can be protected from the danger of explosion.

Furthermore, the all-in-one draft machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has the components essential to the conventional draft beer cooler and the conventional draft beer cooling system, but the volume of the entire configuration of the all-in-one draft machine is increased. It can be reduced. Therefore, the all-in-one draft machine according to the embodiment of the present invention can utilize the space more effectively.

Further, the all-in-one drafting machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has a structure in which a predetermined space for accommodating a draft beer container (keg) is formed in one housing so that the draft beer can be integrally formed. It includes a beer supply line, a draft beer cooling unit, a refrigerant control unit, an air compressor, and a controller, thus eliminating the complexity of the construction of a conventional draft beer cooling system.

FIG. 1 is a view showing a draft beer distribution system using a conventional draft beer quick cooler. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an all-in-one draft machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a partial side view of the internal structure of the all-in-one draft machine according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a partial front view of the internal structure of the all-in-one draft machine according to the present invention. FIG. 5: is a figure which shows the process in which draft beer is distributed by supply of the compressed air in FIG. FIG. 6 is a partial side view of the internal configuration of the all-in-one draft machine including the heat transfer section. FIG. 7 is a partial side view of the internal configuration of the all-in-one draft machine including the weight sensor. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an all-in-one draft machine including a tray. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an all-in-one draft machine including a tray. FIG. 10 is a view showing a state where the barrel housing portion is projected outward from the cooling device housing of the all-in-one draft machine according to the more preferred embodiment of the present invention.

It is to be understood that the exemplary embodiments described below are provided to assist those skilled in the art to understand the present invention, and thus are not intended to limit the present invention to the particular forms of the embodiments. Since the matters illustrated in the accompanying drawings are schematically illustrated in the drawings to facilitate the description of the embodiments of the present invention, they may differ from the actual embodiments.

Furthermore, it should be understood that the components described below are merely examples for implementing the present invention. Therefore, the present invention may have different components without departing from the technical idea and scope of the present invention. Further, the term "cooling unit, refrigerant supply unit, barrel storage, and pneumatic unit" used in the present invention does not limit the meaning and scope of the present invention. That is, the term used in the present invention may mean an element having a physical shape or a spatial concept having no physical shape, as long as it is understood as the same technical idea.

It is also to be understood that the term “comprising” or “having” in the specification is an “open type” expression in which a component has an outlet and does not exclude additional components.
Furthermore, the expression that one component is “connected” to another component means that one component is directly connected to another component or to another component via yet another component. It should be understood that it also means that they are connected together.

Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an all-in-one draft machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a partial side view of the internal structure of the all-in-one draft machine according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a partial front view of the internal structure of the all-in-one draft machine according to the present invention. FIG. 5: is a figure which shows the process in which draft beer is distributed by supply of compressed air in FIG.

First, an all-in-one draft machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes: a housing 101 of a cooling device; a distribution cock 102 protruding from one side of the housing 101; a side of the housing 101 adjacent to a side where the distribution cock 102 is attached. The cooling medium is stored in the cooling medium, and the refrigerant line 111 is spirally wound in a dipping state so that the cooling medium flows, and the beer flows toward the distribution cock 102 so as to rapidly cool the beer inside. A cooling unit 110 having a beer flow line 112 for; a refrigerant compressor 123, a radiator 124, and a fan 125 arranged at a distance from the portion where the distribution cock 102 is attached, through the refrigerant line. A refrigerant supply unit 120 communicating with the cooling unit 110 and supplying a refrigerant; a pneumatic unit 140 having an air compressor 142 arranged therein for supplying compressed air; and an internal space in which a barrel for storing draft beer is arranged. And a connector 131 for connecting a part of the compressed air flow line 146 through which compressed air flows, a part of the beer flow line 112 and a keg to each other.

Here, the positional relationship among the cooling unit 110, the refrigerant supply unit 120, the barrel storage unit 130, and the pneumatic unit 140 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.
According to one embodiment, the cooling unit 110 may be arranged adjacent to the distribution cock 102, for example in front of the Y-axis of the coordinate axes of FIG. However, the refrigerant supply unit 120 that generates a considerable amount of heat may be arranged so as not to be adjacent to the distribution cock 102, and may be arranged, for example, behind the Y axis of the coordinate axes in FIG. 2. The barrel storage section 130 may be arranged below the cooling unit 110. It is to be understood that such a structure is only one of the preferred embodiments of the present invention for providing rapid cooling performance, and the components may be arranged differently than in the accompanying drawings.

The integrated draft beer chiller according to the embodiment of the present invention has a compact size, so that the extension line between the refrigerant line 111, the beer flow line 112, and the compressed air flow line 146 is minimized and generated from the inside of the chiller. In order to effectively dissipate the generated heat, it is most preferable to arrange the components as shown in FIGS. 2 to 5.

Among other things, the core technology of the present invention is to use an air compressor 142 that is located separately from the refrigerant compressor 123 used to supply the refrigerant.
Conventionally, a compressed gas tank that stores CO ₂ gas at a high pressure has been used. However, the present invention does not include a device for storing gas, but a device for generating and supplying compressed air as needed. The all-in-one draft machine according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention eliminates the danger of explosion because it does not require a large capacity container and does not store air or gas under pressure.

Further, the all-in-one draft machine according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention employs the principle of distributing draft beer by self-generation of compressed air without using compressed air in a storage state. Therefore, a specific draft beer storage container is needed.

Therefore, the bottle-in-bottle (BIB) type barrel 200 may be used as a container for containing draft beer therein.
By BIB barrel is meant a dual storage container, ie, the head 202, which is the passageway for the inflow and outflow of contents, the outer container made of a rigid material that maintains the shape of its hard appearance, and the soft material. And includes an inner container 201 having a space for storing contents. Here, the outer container and the inner container 201 may be individually connected to the head 202.

More specifically, the head 202 functions as a lid, is formed with a beer hole 203 through which beer flows in and out, and eccentric from the center, and compresses compressed air to flow in and out between the outer container and the inner container 201. And an air hole 204.

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the inner container 201 and the outer container may be separated from each other, and when air is injected into the closed space from the outside, the inner container 201 made of a soft material is pressurized and contracted, so that the contents Are distributed to the outside via the head 202.

That is, when the compressed air generated from the air compressor 142 is injected between the inner container 201 and the outer container while the barrel 200 is actually sealed from the outside, the draft beer is distributed.

According to the above method, the compressed air does not come into contact with the draft beer in order to prevent oxidation. Therefore, unintended deterioration of flavor can be prevented.
On the other hand, the barrel 200 can be freely attached to and detached from the barrel storage unit 130. When the draft beer stored in the keg 200 is completely dispensed, the empty keg 200 is removed from the keg compartment 130 and then replaced with a new keg 200.

When the barrel 200 is inserted into the barrel storage portion 130, the head of the barrel 200 is arranged so as to face the side of the housing on which the distribution cock 102 is formed. The user can easily replace the barrel 200 by opening the opening/closing door 103 formed on the front side of the housing 101.

Further, when the barrel 200 is stored in the barrel storage unit 130, the user covers the head of the barrel 200 with the connector 131 and operates the lever 132 to firmly tighten the clamp 133 so as not to separate from the head. Beer can be prepared for distribution. After the preparation, the user can supply or stop the supply of the compressed air by controlling the compressed air supply control unit 134 as needed. When the user wants to supply draft beer, the compressed air supply control unit 134 is turned on and the lever of the distribution cock 102 is pulled. Next, the cooled draft beer passes through the cooling unit 110 from the barrel 200, and then is distributed through the distribution cock 102.

As described above, the all-in-one draft machine according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention does not require a regulator or a compressed gas tank, and thus provides excellent safety.
Next, the components of the all-in-one draft machine according to the present invention will be described in more detail.

As shown in FIG. 2, the housing 101 has a rectangular parallelepiped appearance, but is not limited thereto. The distribution cock 102 is formed on one side of the housing 101 as described above. Further, the housing 101 is further formed with an opening/closing door 103 for opening and closing the barrel storage section 130. The opening/closing door 103 may be fixed by a hinge from the bottom so that the opening/closing door 103 can be opened/closed corresponding to the position of the barrel storage section 130 located in the lower part of the cooling device. However, in other preferred embodiments not shown in the drawings, the arrangement and configuration of components may be modified within the scope of the invention.

The housing 101 has a plurality of grills, each grill has a plurality of through holes, and the grills are formed at various positions. The grill includes the first grill 121, the third grill 141a, the fourth grill 141b in FIG. 2 and the second grill 122 in FIG. The first grill 121 and the second grill 122 are for releasing heat generated from the refrigerant compressor 123 and the radiator 124 of the refrigerant supply unit 120 to the outside, and the third grill 141a is generated from the agitator (M). The heat generated is released to the outside. Further, unlike the first grill 121 and the second grill 122, the fourth grill 141b is an element formed by additionally disposing the air compressor 142, and is formed adjacent to the air compressor 142. It is preferable. The fourth grill 141b is divided from the third grill 141a and additionally formed to dissipate heat from the air compressor 142.

The housing 101 may also include the status display unit 104 and the light emitting unit 105.
According to a preferred embodiment, the status display unit 104 reads the information of the temperature sensor S located in the cooling unit 110 to display the temperature of the draft beer to be distributed so that the user can visually check the temperature. Good. Further, the state display unit 104 may read the information given from the weight sensor 160 located in the lower portion of the barrel housing section 130 and display the weight of the barrel 200 in use.

The status display unit 104 may emit light, but the light emitting unit 105 may be used to enhance the aesthetic sense of the all-in-one draft machine. According to a preferred embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the light emitting unit 105 has a “U” shaped acrylic housing and emits various colors of light to provide a design different from the prior art.

Next, the cooling unit 110 and the refrigerant supply unit 120 will be described in more detail.
The cooling unit 110 according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention is located on the front side of the housing 101 of the cooling device and is surrounded by a heat insulating material (W) different from the material of the housing 101. Further, the cooling unit 101 accommodates cooling water inside, and in a state of being immersed in the cooling water, a cooling medium line 111 that freezes in accordance with a series of processes of compression, condensation, expansion, and evaporation by the cooling medium supply unit 130. And at least a portion of a beer flow line 112 that receives cold heat from a frozen refrigerant line and cools a pipeline through which draft beer flows. Although the refrigerant line 111 and the beer flow line 112 are different, they may have a similar form in which a long pipe is spirally wound to increase the heat exchange surface area. Further, the rotating shaft of the agitator M penetrates the cooling unit 110 from the upper portion of the cooling unit 110, and a stirring fan stirs the cooling water.

Further, the refrigerant line 111 communicates with the refrigerant supply unit 120 so that the refrigerant circulates well. Since the cooling unit 110 communicates with the barrel storage section 130 located at the lower part of the cooling device, the beer flow pipe 112 is connected to the part where the distribution cock 102 is located at the upper part of the cooling device. Good.

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」形状のパイプライン１４７は、約１０ｃｍの長さとすることができる。ドラフトビールが室温にさらされる期間は、上記理想的な配置によって最小限に抑えられるため、消費者はドラフトビールを最適な温度で飲むことができる。 On the other hand, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, since the beer flow pipe 112 is exposed to room temperature for a minimum time due to the layout of the components of the cooling device, the cooling device can provide the draft beer to the user at the optimum temperature. Can be supplied. As shown in FIG. 3 in a state where the barrel 200 is inserted, the head of the barrel 200 faces one side of the housing in which the distribution cock 102 is formed, and the bottom of the barrel 200 faces the inner surface (back side). Once 200 is inserted, exposure of draft beer to room temperature is minimized during the process in which beer exits the interior of barrel 200, passes through cooling unit 110 and is discharged to distribution cock 102. As shown in FIG. 3, for example, draft beer is exposed to room temperature at two locations: the pipeline immediately before the beer flows into the cooling unit 110 and the distribution cock 102 after passing through the cooling unit 110. Connected

The shape is limited to the pipeline 147. For example, "

The “shaped” pipeline 147 can be about 10 cm long. The duration of exposure of the draft beer to room temperature is minimized by the above ideal arrangement, so that the consumer can drink the draft beer at the optimum temperature.

The refrigerant supply unit 120 is necessary for the phase change of the refrigerant of the all-in-one draft machine, but since it generates a large amount of heat during the operation process, it is necessary to propose measures for effective heat dissipation.

Therefore, the refrigerant supply unit 120 is thermally insulated from the cooling unit 110 via a heat insulating material, and additionally has a fan 125 for radiating internal heat to the outside. Since the first grill 121 and the second grill 122 have been described above, repeated description will be omitted. Depending on the situation, the refrigerant supply unit 120 should be insulated from the barrel housing 130 and the pneumatic unit 140 located at the bottom of the cooling device. This is shown in FIG.

Next, the barrel storage section 130 and the pneumatic unit 140 will be described.
The barrel compartment 130 and the pneumatic unit 140 show that the all-in-one draft machine according to the invention differs from the prior art. In a conventional draft beer cooling system, the barrel is located outside the chiller and is connected to a compressed gas tank. However, in the all-in-one draft machine according to the present invention, the barrel is contained inside the cooling device and is organically connected to the pneumatic unit 140 which has not been used in the prior art.

The size of the barrel storage 130 can be changed according to the size of the barrel 200 to be inserted, and the shape of the barrel storage 130 can be improved so that the barrel 200 can be stably stored in the housing 101. it can. From the point of view of structural stability, the barrel housing 130 is located at the bottom of the cooling device housing 101, so that the beer-depleted barrel 200 can be exchanged for a new barrel via the door 103. Preferably.

The pneumatic unit 140 includes an air compressor 142 for generating compressed air, and a cylinder connected to the air compressor 142. Here, the cylinder 143 is arranged to convert the rotational movement of the air compressor 142 into a linear movement in order to compress the air. The air compressor 142 or cylinder 143 is connected to a compressed air flow pipe 146 to guide the compressed air towards the barrel 200 where the draft beer is stored. In this case, the pneumatic unit 140 may further include backflow prevention means 144 to prevent the compressed air supplied to the barrel when the air compressor 142 does not generate compressed air from returning to the air compressor 142.

Air compressor 142 does not store fluid in its interior space. The air compressor 142 uses air supplied around the air compressor 142 without limitation to generate pressure. Therefore, the air compressor 142 has a smaller capacity than the refrigerant compressor 123 and has a compact size. Therefore, the pneumatic unit 140 actually has a very small volume.

Further, unlike the refrigerant compressor 123, which always operates when electricity is connected, the air compressor 142 operates only when compressed air is needed, so the air compressor 142 generates more heat than the refrigerant compressor 123. Small quantity.

According to a preferred embodiment, the agitator M can be arranged in the pneumatic unit 140 and the controller 145 for controlling the all-in-one draft machine according to the present invention can be arranged in the pneumatic unit 140.

Next, the heat transfer unit, the weight sensor, and the controller of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.
FIG. 6 shows an all-in-one draft machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is a partial side view of the internal structure of the all-in-one draft machine including a heat transfer unit. FIG. 7 shows an all-in-one draft machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is a partial side view of the internal structure of the all-in-one draft machine including a weight sensor.

Referring to FIG. 6, the all-in-one draft machine according to the present invention may further include a heat transfer part 150 for supplying the cold heat of the cooling unit 110 to the barrel storage part 130. Referring to FIG. 6, the all-in-one draft machine according to the present invention may further include a heat transfer part 150 for supplying the cold heat of the cooling unit 110 to the barrel storage part 130.

When the cold heat of the cooling unit 110 is supplied to the barrel storage unit 130 via the heat transfer unit 150 with the barrel 200 inserted in the barrel storage unit 130, the draft beer can be cooled more quickly. If cooling is realized not only by the cooling unit 110 but also by the barrel storage 130 during the process in which the spent barrel 200 is replaced with a new one, the beer cooling device according to the present invention will cool to the consumer more quickly. Beer can be supplied. In this case, since more cold heat is required, the required heat generation amount of the refrigerant compressor 123 may increase. However, in the all-in-one draft machine according to the present invention, the cold heat passing through the heat transfer unit 150 is all-in-one. Energy is managed efficiently as it is only supplied between uses of the draft machine. Further, the heat transfer section 150 may employ a method of storing cold heat using a pcm refrigerating device and supplying the cold heat to the barrel storage section 130 only when necessary.

Here, similar to the cooling unit 110, the internal space of the barrel housing portion 130 is insulated by being surrounded by a heat insulating material W so as to effectively keep the inside of the barrel housing portion 130 cool.
The cooling device according to this embodiment is suitable for disposable barrels that meet the rapidly increasing demand in recent years. For example, if a 12 L single use barrel is being used and 24 glasses of beer with a capacity of 500 mL are consumed, the barrel needs to be replaced with a new one. Since no beer is dispensed while the barrel is being replaced, the cooling unit 110 may be subcooled during a predetermined period of time, in which case the subcooled cold heat pre-cools the barrel housing 130. Is transmitted to the barrel storage unit 130. The pre-cooled barrel storage 130 can cool the beer faster than the non-pre-cooled barrel storage 130. Therefore, the all-in-one draft machine according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention can quickly supply cold draft beer to consumers.

As shown in FIG. 7, the all-in-one draft machine according to the present invention monitors the storage amount of draft beer stored in the barrel 200, and further includes the weight sensor 300 so that the user can easily confirm the replacement time of the barrel 200. Including.

In the case of the cooling device according to the present invention, it is impossible to visually confirm the amount of beer stored in the barrel 200. Further, when the volume of the inner container is reduced by the supply of the compressed air, it is difficult to accurately measure the beer consumption amount even if the user can visually confirm the size of the inner container of the barrel 200. Since the weight sensor 300 of the cooling device according to the present embodiment can measure the weight of the barrel 200 in real time, the user can effectively confirm the storage amount of draft beer.

On the other hand, when the draft beer is cooled, the controller 145 of the cooling device circulates the refrigerant, receives a predetermined signal from the components of the cooling device, and gives a control command to each component. For example, the controller 145 operates the agitator M to control the operations of the refrigerant compressor and the air compressor.

Further, the controller 145 may be electrically connected to the temperature sensor S arranged in the cooling unit 110 and the weight sensor 160 arranged at the bottom of the barrel housing section 130. Further, the controller 145 causes the status display unit 104 to display the temperature of the cooling device and the weight of the barrel, so that the user can determine whether the draft beer is sufficiently cooled at the optimum temperature, and how much beer. It can be accurately and quickly grasped whether it is supplied by using a cooling device.

That is, since the all-in-one draft machine according to the present invention does not include the compressed gas tank and the regulator for adjusting the compressed gas, it can be protected from the danger of explosion.

Furthermore, the all-in-one draft machine according to the embodiment of the present invention can reduce the total volume of the all-in-one draft machine because the conventional draft beer cooler and the conventional draft beer cooling system do not have the necessary components. Therefore, the space can be used more effectively.

As described above, the all-in-one draft machine according to the present invention includes a draft beer supply line (beer flow pipe), a draft beer cooling unit, a refrigerant control unit (refrigerant supply unit), an air compressor, and a controller. Are joined together in one housing with a predetermined space formed therein to accommodate the barrel. This is sometimes called an integrated draft beer cooling device. The use of an integrated draft beer cooling system eliminates the complexity of conventional draft beer cooling systems.

Moreover, the all-in-one draft machine according to the present invention has a compact size, can cool beer quickly, and is suitable for a disposable barrel that meets the recent rapid demand.

Further, referring to FIGS. 8 to 10, an all-in-one draft machine according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described.
8 and 9 are views showing an all-in-one draft machine according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing a tray. FIG. 10 is a view showing a state in which the barrel housing portion is projected outward from the housing of the cooling device of the all-in-one draft machine according to a further preferred embodiment of the present invention.

As mentioned above, the shape of the cooling device housing 101 is not limited by the particular embodiment shown in FIGS. 2 and 8. The shape of the housing 101 can be variously made by combining functions and design elements, and can generate an aesthetic sense.

For example, as shown in the drawings, the adjusting portion 102′ of the distribution cock 102 for controlling the distribution amount of draft beer may be manufactured in a dial type. The user can separately distribute draft beer and foam by operating the adjustment unit 102'.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the cooling device includes a tray 300 having a plurality of drain holes 301, and the tray is joined to the housing 101 to be used.
As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the tray 300 has a fitting portion 302 arranged at one end, and is fitted by being pushed into a concave inner portion of the housing 101 of the cooling device according to the present invention.

Unlike the above-described embodiment, the opening/closing door 103 is operated by a sliding door type rather than a hinge opening/closing type.
More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, when the user puts his/her hand into the open hole 103 ′ located at the lower portion of the opening/closing door 103 and pulls it forward, the barrel storage unit 130 and the opening/closing door 103 are cooled. It projects out of the housing of the device.

Such a structure is provided for the convenience of changing barrels. By tilting the barrel 200 upwards with the barrel 200 completely laid down, the user can easily connect the barrel to the connector and easily replace the barrel with a new one.

For this reason, most preferably, the barrel housing 130 is arranged at the bottom of the housing of the cooling device for safety reasons.
It is also preferred that the barrel housing be coupled to the housing so that it can be opened and closed so that the barrel can be replaced with a new one from outside the housing of the cooling device.

Further, the all-in-one draft machine according to the present invention may include a first arm 106 projectably coupled to the outside of the housing 101 of the cooling device. In this case, the barrel 200 is supported only by the first arm 106 and is accommodated in the barrel storage unit 130. However, according to the embodiment, the barrel 200 may be stored in the barrel storage portion 130 while being placed on the plate 108.

More preferably, the cooling device may further include a second arm 107 having one end connected to the first arm 106 and the other end connected to the plate 108 on which the barrel 200 is placed. Therefore, an inclined portion that projects to the outside of the housing of the cooling device via the first arm 106 is formed.

Here, as shown in FIG. 10, the first arm 106 may have a rail structure projecting forward, but the first arm 106 is not limited to the above, and another projecting structure can be used as long as the same purpose can be achieved. (Rack and pinion structure) may be adopted.

As shown in FIG. 10, the second arm 107 may have a cylindrical structure, but is not limited to the above, and another structure (for example, a multistage link structure) may be adopted as long as the barrel can be supported in an inclined state. Good.

On the other hand, according to another aspect of the present invention, a part of the beer flow pipe located in the barrel storage section can be replaced with another one as needed, so that the user can easily replace the beer 200 and the beer flow pipe. Can be exchanged for. Here, “a part of the beer flow pipe” means the beer flow pipe 112 located inside the barrel storage unit 130. If the all-in-one draft machine is used for a long time, foreign matter such as beer residue may contaminate the cooling device and accumulate in the device, so if the user easily replaces the beer flow pipe, the cooling device will have a beer flavor. The possibility of loss can be greatly reduced.

Finally, an all-in-one draft machine according to a further preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described.
An all-in-one draft machine according to this embodiment includes: a barrel compartment with a space for housing a barrel in the housing of a cooling device and a connector attachable to the barrel head; a line of liquid flow pipes. A cooling unit for cooling at least a part of the barrel; and a pressurizing unit for applying pressure to the barrel via connecting means connected to the connector.

Further, the barrel accommodated in the barrel container is a barrel in which liquid is stored, and the liquid is drawn into the liquid flow pipe by the pressure applied from the pressurizing unit.
In this embodiment, the barrel may be a bottle-in-bottle (BIB) type barrel, the pressurizing unit pressurizes the barrel to reduce the internal volume, and the pressurizing unit may be an air compressor. Good.

Further, the barrel housing, the cooling unit, and the pressurizing unit are all-in-one integrated with each other within the housing of the cooling device.
According to this embodiment, the cooling device is not limited to the cooling device for cooling the draft beer, but can cool all kinds of sake that require rapid cooling.

Here, the arrangement of the barrel container, the cooling unit, and the pressurizing unit is not limited to a particular embodiment. For example, the barrel storage unit may be placed upright in a direction orthogonal to the bottom surface of the housing of the cooling device, or may be placed on the back side of the housing on the Y coordinate axis of FIG. Further, according to embodiments, the arrangement of components can be reconfigured so that the barrel can be removably mounted laterally of the housing of the cooling device.

Further, the connecting means of the present embodiment may be one of all means for transmitting the pressure generated by the pressurizing unit, and may be a pipe made of a flexible material, a pipe made of a rigid material, or a cylinder. May be adopted.

Detailed description of parts similar or identical to those of the above-described embodiment will be omitted in relation to the components of the all-in-one draft machine of this embodiment.
While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, as described above, all the above-described embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated, and the essential features of the present invention and It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications and equivalents are possible without changing the scope.

Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention, but to explain the present invention, and the technical and protective scope of the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. Should be understood to be formed by

It should also be understood that the protection scope of the present invention is construed by the claims of the utility model, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

The integrated draft beer cooling device according to the embodiment of the present invention occupies a smaller space than the conventional draft beer cooling system and can exhibit effective beer cooling performance in a short time. Since it is also stable, it can greatly contribute to the development of distribution and sales of alcoholic beverages.

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A cooling device housing,
A distribution cock protruding from one side of the housing,
The refrigerant line, which is arranged adjacent to the side of the housing where the distribution cock is attached, stores the cooling water and is spirally wound in a submerged state in which the refrigerant flows, and the beer inside is rapidly cooled. A cooling unit having a beer flow line for flowing beer toward the distribution cock,
Arranged at a distance from the portion where the distribution cock is attached, a refrigerant compressor, a radiator, and a fan are arranged, and a refrigerant supply unit that communicates with the cooling unit via the refrigerant line to supply a refrigerant,
A pneumatic unit in which an air compressor for supplying compressed air is arranged,
An internal space in which a barrel for storing draft beer is placed, and a part of the compressed air flow line for flowing compressed air, a connector arranged inside for connecting a part of the beer flow line and the barrel A barrel storage section having
All-in-one draft machine equipped with. The all-in-one draft machine according to claim 1, further comprising a control unit that controls the circulation of the refrigerant and the cooling of the draft beer, wherein the air compressor generates compressed air according to a command of the control unit. The barrel is a head, an outer container connected to the head and made of a rigid material for maintaining a rigid appearance, and an inner container connected to the head made of a soft material and having a space for storing contents. The all-in-one draft machine according to claim 1, which is a bottle-in-bottle (BIB) barrel containing. The all-in-one draft machine according to claim 1, further comprising a heat transfer unit for supplying cold heat of the cooling unit to the barrel storage unit. The all-in-one draft machine according to claim 1, further comprising a weight sensor for measuring the weight of the barrel. The all-in-one draft machine according to claim 1, wherein the cooling unit, the refrigerant supply unit, the pneumatic unit, and the barrel storage unit are integrally connected in the housing of the cooling device. The all-in-one draft machine according to claim 1, wherein the barrel storage is located in a lower portion of the housing of the cooling device. The all-in-one draft machine according to claim 1, wherein the barrel housing is coupled to the housing so as to be openable and closable with respect to the housing so that the barrel can be replaced from the outside of the housing. The all-in-one draft machine according to claim 1, wherein the barrel storage portion includes a first arm coupled to project outward from the housing. The barrel storage section further includes a second arm having one end connected to the first arm and the other end connected to a plate on which the barrel is placed, and the second arm includes the first arm. The all-in-one draft machine according to claim 9, wherein an inclined portion is formed so as to protrude to the outside of the housing via the inclined portion. The all-in-one draft machine according to claim 1, wherein a part of the beer flow pipe arranged in the barrel storage portion is arranged so as to be replaceable as necessary. A cooling device housing,
A barrel compartment having a space formed in the housing for housing a barrel and a connector arranged to be attachable to the barrel head;
A cooling unit for cooling at least part of the line of the liquid flow pipe,
A pressurizing unit arranged to apply pressure to the barrel by connecting means connected to the connector,
The barrel stored in the barrel storage unit is a barrel that stores liquid therein, and draws the liquid into the liquid flow pipe by the pressure applied from the pressure unit.
All-in-one draft machine. 13. The all-in-one draft machine of claim 12, wherein the barrel is a bottle-in-bottle (BIB) type barrel. The all-in-one draft machine according to claim 12, wherein the pressurizing unit reduces the internal volume by pressurizing the barrel. The all-in-one draft machine according to claim 12, wherein the pressurizing unit is an air compressor. The all-in-one draft machine according to claim 12, wherein the barrel housing, the cooling unit, and the pressurizing unit are integrally coupled in the housing of the cooling device.

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