JP3232065U - Liquor serving device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a liquor providing device in which a user's hand or a cup or the like that touches the user's mouth does not need to come into contact with the device itself when receiving the liquor. SOLUTION: A storage unit 2 capable of storing a container filled with alcoholic beverages, and tubular members 4, 5 and 7 arranged so that one end penetrates into the container 3 stored in the storage unit. , A nozzle 8 to which the other end of the tubular member is connected and discharges alcoholic beverages flowing out from the other end of the tubular member to the outside, a pump 6 arranged between one end and the other end of the tubular member, and above the nozzle. A non-contact switch 10 arranged is provided. [Selection diagram] Fig. 1

Description

The present invention relates to a liquor providing device capable of discharging liquor.

As a device for providing alcoholic beverages, for example, a plurality of containers filled with a plurality of types of beverages are turned upside down and attached to a rotating means, and a tasting device for tasting is moved to use the opening / closing means for tasting. It is known that the target beverage is injected into the tasting container by pressing with the container itself (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Further, a plurality of containers b filled with liquor and one nozzle 16 for injecting liquor into the tasting vessel c are communicated with each other by the same number of tubes 13 as the container b, and a container is in the middle of each tube 13. A tube pump 10 for sending the liquor in c to the nozzle 16 is provided. Then, when the tasting person inputs a specified amount of money regardless of alcoholic beverages and the alcoholic beverages are selected, the tube pump 10 rotates the selected alcoholic beverages a number of times according to the selected alcoholic beverages to specify the selected alcoholic beverages. A tasting device that discharges an amount corresponding to the amount of money is also known (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

However, in these devices, when receiving alcoholic beverages, the device is a cup that is carried to the user's finger or the user's mouth, such as pushing up the valve opening with a cup or pressing a button with a brand by hand. It required contact work and was not completely hygienic.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-252688 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-164761

The present invention was devised in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and when receiving alcoholic beverages, something that touches the user's hand or the user's mouth, such as a cup, comes into contact with the device itself. The purpose is to provide a liquor serving device that does not need to be served.

The present invention was devised to solve the above-mentioned problems, and includes a storage unit capable of storing a container filled with alcoholic beverages and a storage unit capable of storing a container filled with alcoholic beverages.
A tubular member arranged so that one end penetrates into the container stored in the storage portion, and
A nozzle to which the other end of the tubular member is connected and discharges alcoholic beverages flowing out from the other end of the tubular member to the outside.
A pump arranged between one end and the other end of the tubular member,
A non-contact switch located above the nozzle,
It is characterized by being equipped with.

That is, in the present invention, a non-contact switch for providing alcoholic beverages is arranged above the nozzle from which alcoholic beverages are discharged. According to this, the user does not need to directly or indirectly contact the device itself, such as pressing the switch by hand or pressing the opening / closing means with a cup. This makes it possible to receive alcoholic beverages in a more hygienic manner.

Further, in the present invention, since the non-contact switch is arranged above the nozzle from which alcoholic beverages are discharged, it is possible to suppress obstruction of alcoholic beverage discharge from the nozzle, for example, when a hand is brought close to the non-contact switch. ..

Further, in the present invention, the non-contact switch includes an emission unit that emits light and an emission unit.
A light receiving unit that receives light emitted from the light emitting unit and
A recess provided above the nozzle, wherein the emission unit and the light receiving unit are fixed so as to face each other while ensuring a distance between which a blocking object that blocks light can be inserted.
May have.

In this case, the user can manually block the light such as the laser beam emitted from the emitting unit to the light receiving unit to start providing alcoholic beverages. Further, since the emitting unit and the light receiving unit are provided with a recess in which a blocking object that blocks light can be inserted so as to face each other and fixed, the user can insert his / her hand into the recess. With a simple operation, you can start serving alcoholic beverages. Further, since the emitting unit and the light receiving unit are arranged inside the recess, it is possible to prevent an obstacle from being accidentally inserted between the emitting unit and the light receiving unit and accidentally starting to serve alcoholic beverages.

Further, in the present invention, a plurality of the tubular member, the nozzle, the pump, and the non-contact switch are provided.
The plurality of nozzles are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction.
The plurality of non-contact switches may be arranged at positions corresponding to the nozzles above each of the nozzles.

According to this, for example, the corresponding non-contact switches are arranged side by side for a plurality of brands of alcoholic beverages, and a simple operation such as bringing a hand close to the non-contact switches corresponding to the desired brand of alcoholic beverages is appropriate. It is possible to receive alcoholic beverages.

Further, in the present invention, a display unit for displaying the brand of alcoholic beverages discharged from the corresponding nozzle may be further provided in the vicinity of the non-contact switch. According to this, it is possible to receive appropriate alcoholic beverages more accurately and more easily.

The means for solving the above-mentioned problems of the present invention can be used in combination as much as possible.

In the present invention, when receiving the provision of alcoholic beverages, it is not necessary for the user's hand or something that touches the user's mouth such as a cup to come into contact with the device itself, and the alcoholic beverage is provided hygienically. Is possible.

It is a figure which shows the schematic structure of the providing apparatus in Example 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the schematic structure of the providing apparatus in Example 2 of this invention.

Hereinafter, the liquor providing device according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[Example 1]
FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of a liquor providing device 1 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a providing device 1) according to the first embodiment. FIG. 1A shows a state in which the providing device 1 does not provide alcoholic beverages. FIG. 1B shows a state in which the providing device 1 provides the type. A storage unit 2 for storing a liquor bottle 3 filled with liquor for serving is provided in the lower part of the providing device 1. The storage unit 2 has a space in which the liquor bottle 3 can be installed. A rack or case for storing the liquor bottle 3 may be provided in the storage unit 2, or the rack or case may be omitted to secure a space for storing the liquor bottle 3. Good. In that case, the liquor bottles 3 are arranged directly on the bottom of the storage unit 2.

A portion corresponding to the storage portion 2 on the front surface of the providing device 1 is an open door, and the door can be opened by rotating the open door. This hinged door can be opened outward, centering on the rightmost portion in the drawing, for example. Then, by opening and closing this hinged door, it becomes possible to replace the liquor bottle 3 and to clean and maintain the inside. The storage portion 2 may be provided with a door portion that can be opened and closed, and it is natural that the storage portion 2 is not limited to the rotary type hinged door.

In the storage portion 2, the first tube 4 inserted into the inside of the liquor bottle 3 from above and the second tube 5 connecting the upper end of the first tube 4 and the pump 6 (described later) are suspended from above. ing. The first tube 4 may be a tubular member having a certain degree of hardness so that it can be easily inserted into the liquor bottle 3. The second tube 5 may be a tubular member having flexibility in order to secure the degree of freedom in the positions of the first tube 4 and the liquor bottle 3.

Above the storage unit 2, a pump 6 for sucking up alcoholic beverages in the liquor bottle 3 and sending the liquid to the nozzle 8 (described later) is arranged. A second tube 5 is connected to the inflow port to the pump 6, and a third tube 7 connected to the nozzle 8 is connected to the outflow port. The pump 6 in this embodiment is an internal tube that connects the second tube 5 and the third tube 7 with a roller provided on the circumference of the rotor when the rotor connected to the output shaft of the motor rotates. It may be a tube pump having a structure (not shown).

However, the method of the pump 6 is not particularly limited. In the present invention, the first tube 4, the second tube 5, the inner tube, and the third tube 7 form a tubular member. This tubular member may be composed of a single flexible tube, or may be appropriately divided. Further, in the present embodiment, the drive command is sent to the pump 6 and the electric power is supplied by the control panel 1a arranged inside the providing device 1.

The nozzle 8 is attached to the upper front surface of the providing device 1, the upper end thereof is arranged inside the providing device 1, and the lower end is arranged so as to face downward outside the providing device 1. A discharge hole 8a for discharging alcoholic beverages is provided at the lower end of the nozzle 8, and a third tube 7 is connected to the upper end of the nozzle 8 inside the providing device 1. Then, the pump 6 operates, the type in the liquor bottle 3 is sent into each tube to reach the nozzle 8, and the liquor is discharged from the discharge hole 8a into the container prepared under the nozzle. It is possible to inject. A mounting table (not shown) on which a container for receiving alcoholic beverages is placed may be provided below the nozzle 8.

A non-contact switch 10 is provided above the nozzle 8 in the providing device 1. In FIG. 1A, the non-contact switch 10 has a rectangular parallelepiped recess 9c having walls on the inner surface, the left and right side surfaces, and the bottom surface in the drawing, and the front surface and the top surface of the recess 9c are open. It is in a state of being.

Non-contact sensors are provided on the left and right side surfaces of the non-contact switch 10. In this embodiment, the laser beam emitting unit 9a is installed on the right side surface on the right side, and the light receiving unit 9b is installed facing the left side surface on the left side. The laser beam is emitted from the emission unit 9a substantially in parallel toward the left side surface. The laser beam emitted from the emitting unit 9a is received by the light receiving unit 9b. In the light receiving unit 9b, the light intensity of the received laser light is converted into an electric signal and output to the control panel 1a.

Then, as shown in FIG. 1B, when the laser light emitted from the emitting unit 9a is blocked by the non-contact switch 10 and the light intensity detected by the light receiving unit 9b falls below a predetermined threshold value. Is designed to operate the pump 6. The emitting unit 9a and the light receiving unit 9b are fixed to the left and right side surfaces of the recess so as to have a sufficient distance between them so that a blocking object 10a such as a user's hand can be inserted.

Next, the operation of the providing device 1 when providing alcoholic beverages will be described with reference to FIG. For example, when tasting alcoholic beverages using the providing device 1, the laser beam in the non-contact switch 10 is blocked by a blocking object 10a such as a user's hand or paper. Then, based on the command from the control panel 1a, the rotor of the pump 6 rotates, and while sucking the liquor from the liquor bottle 3, the liquor is nozzleed via the first tube 4, the second tube 5, and the third tube 7. The liquid is sent toward 8. Then, alcoholic beverages are discharged from the nozzle 8.

Regarding the serving time of this liquor, the pump 6 continues while the laser light emitted from the emitting unit 9a is blocked by, for example, the blocking object 10a and the light intensity detected by the light receiving unit 9b is below the threshold value. The structure may be such that the alcoholic beverages are continuously discharged from the nozzle 8 by operating the system. Alternatively, for example, the laser light emitted from the emitting unit 9a is blocked by the blocking object 10a, and the pump 6 operates for a predetermined period after the light intensity detected by the light receiving unit 9b falls below the threshold value, and the nozzle 8 The discharge of liquor from the liquor may be automatically stopped for a predetermined time.

Further, in the present invention, when a mounting table (not shown) for placing a container for receiving the supplied liquor is provided, the water level in the container is measured by a sensor when the liquor is served, and the liquor is prepared. The water level may rise according to the serving time, and when it is confirmed that a sufficient amount of alcoholic beverages have been provided, the discharge of alcoholic beverages may be stopped. These controls are performed based on the operation of the program on the control panel 1a.

In the above embodiment, the storage unit 2 is not provided with a refrigerating function, but when sake having a high sugar content and a high calorific value is assumed as alcoholic beverages, a refrigerating function is provided to prevent the generation of mold and the like. It is desirable to have. Further, when the operation in the above embodiment is charged, a coin insertion unit (not shown) may be provided so that the user can control the operation by inserting a predetermined charge into the coin insertion unit. Here, electronic data such as electronic money may be used instead of using the coin insertion unit. Further, the storage portion 2 in the present invention may be provided with a translucent window portion so that the liquor bottle 3 stored from outside the device can be visually recognized. Then, the user can visually recognize the liquor bottle and the brand of liquor from outside the device, and can observe how the liquor is actually sucked up from the individual liquor bottles. This makes it possible to give the tasting person a sense of security about the quality of alcoholic beverages and improve entertainment. In this embodiment, the recess is a rectangular parallelepiped recess having walls on the back surface, the left and right side surfaces, and the bottom surface, and the front surface and the top surface are open, but the recess is limited to this shape. It is natural that it will not be done. Any of the front-back, left-right, and top-bottom surfaces may be open, and may not be rectangular parallelepiped. The form may have only walls on the left and right sides.

[Example 2]
Next, Example 2 in the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, an example in which a plurality of non-contact switches, tubes, pumps, and nozzles are provided in the liquor providing device will be described. FIG. 2 shows a schematic configuration of a liquor providing device 11 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a providing device 11) according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2A shows a state in which the providing device 11 does not provide alcoholic beverages. FIG. 2B shows a state in which the providing device 11 provides the type.

As shown in FIG. 2A, the providing device 11 of this embodiment is provided with a plurality of liquor bottles 3, a first tube 4, a second tube 5, a pump 6, a third tube 7, and a nozzle 9. , The non-contact switch 20, the emission unit 19a, the light receiving unit 19b, and the recess 19c in the non-contact switch 20 are also provided in the same number as these.

In this embodiment, a plurality of types of liquor bottles 3 of different brands are stored in the storage unit 2. Then, when the user receives the liquor, the laser beam in the non-contact switch 20 corresponding to the desired brand is blocked. Then, the pump 6 corresponding to the liquor bottle 3 filled with the desired brand of liquor is operated, and the desired liquor is provided from the nozzle 8. The control of the provision time at that time is the same as that in the first embodiment. In this embodiment, a display unit 21 for displaying the brand of alcoholic beverages corresponding to each non-contact switch 20 may be provided below the non-contact switch 20.

The provision of alcoholic beverages in the alcoholic beverage providing device 1 in the above embodiment includes not only tasting and purchasing of alcoholic beverages, but also the supply of alcoholic beverages in the manufacturing process of alcoholic beverages or foods using alcoholic beverages. Further, in the above embodiment, the non-contact switches 10 and 20 have been described as assuming that the laser light is emitted from the emitting units 9a and 19a, received by the light receiving units 9b and 19b, and photoelectrically converted. Is not limited to this method. For example, the emitting unit may include a light source and an optical sensor, and the light receiving unit may be composed of a reflector. Further, the non-contact switch does not have to be a method of switching ON / OFF of the switch by blocking the laser beam. For example, the intensity of the reflected light of the laser beam due to the obstacle may be detected, or the temperature of a human hand may be detected by a temperature sensor or an electrostatic sensor.

1 ... Providing device 2 ... Storage part 3 ... Container 4 ... 1st tube 5 ... 2nd tube 6 ... Pump 7 ... 3rd tube 8 ... Nozzle 9a ... .. Exiting unit 9b ... Light receiving unit 10 ... Recessed

Claims (4)

A storage unit that can store containers filled with alcoholic beverages,
A tubular member arranged so that one end penetrates into the container stored in the storage portion, and
A nozzle to which the other end of the tubular member is connected and discharges alcoholic beverages flowing out from the other end of the tubular member to the outside.
A pump arranged between one end and the other end of the tubular member,
A non-contact switch located above the nozzle,
A liquor serving device characterized by being equipped with. The non-contact switch is
An emission unit that emits light and
A light receiving unit that receives light emitted from the light emitting unit and
A recess provided above the nozzle, wherein the emission unit and the light receiving unit are fixed so as to face each other while ensuring a distance between which a blocking object that blocks light can be inserted.
The liquor providing device according to claim 1, wherein the device comprises. A plurality of the tubular member, the nozzle, the pump, and the non-contact switch are provided.
The plurality of nozzles are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction.
The liquor providing device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the plurality of non-contact switches are arranged at positions corresponding to the nozzles above the nozzles. The liquor providing device according to claim 3, further comprising a display unit for displaying the brand of liquor discharged from the corresponding nozzle in the vicinity of the non-contact switch.

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