JP6423721B2 - Beverage production equipment - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention provides a container for storing liquid, a supply pipe for supplying the liquid in the container to the beverage preparation unit, and heating and boiling the liquid passing through the supply pipe to supply the beverage preparation unit using vapor pressure. The present invention relates to a beverage production device including a heating supply unit and a housing that accommodates these. More specifically, the present invention relates to a beverage production device that can accurately measure a liquid to be supplied to a beverage preparation unit with a container when a container for storing the liquid is attached to the housing.

  In recent years, WHO (World Health Organization) and FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) “Guidelines for Safe Formulation, Storage and Handling of Dry Powdered Milk for Infants” Was co-created.

  According to this guideline, there is a report on the relationship between infant dry milk powder, that is, infant formula, and severe illness and death of infants due to infection with Enterobacter Sakazaki, etc.

As a preventive measure against the above infection, it has been reported that dry powdered milk given to infants must be prepared using boiling water at a temperature of 70 ° C. or higher. As specific milk preparation methods, the guidelines describe the following methods.
(1) Clean and disinfect the surface where dry powdered milk (milk powder) is prepared.
(2) Wash fingers with soap and clean water and wipe off moisture with a clean cloth or disposable napkin.
(3) Boil a sufficient amount of safe water.
(4) Be careful of burns and pour an appropriate amount of boiled water cooled to above 70 ° C into a clean and sterilized cup or baby bottle.
(5) Accurately add the indicated amount of dry powdered milk.
(6) Cool in a short time to a temperature suitable for breastfeeding by placing it under running tap water or leaving it in a container containing cold or ice water.
(7) Wipe the outside of the feeding cup or bottle with a clean cloth or disposable cloth, the type of dry powdered milk, the name or identification number of the infant, the date and time of milk preparation, the name of the staff who prepared the milk, etc. Display the necessary information.
(8) Since very hot water is used for formulating, it is essential to check the feeding temperature before breast feeding so as not to burn the infant's mouth.
(9) Discard any dry powdered milk that has not been consumed within 2 hours of preparation.

  Here, the temperature of milk suitable for breastfeeding is about 40 ° C., which is the human skin temperature, in consideration of the temperature and body temperature of breast milk. For this reason, in order to prepare dry powdered milk and give it to infants, it is necessary to cool the milk to about 40 ° C. after preparing using a liquid once boiled at 70 ° C. or higher. .

  On the other hand, accuracy is also required for the measurement of formula water for dissolving powdered milk. Variations in milk concentration can adversely affect infant health, such as infants not being able to absorb enough nutrients and stools becoming stiff. Moreover, since steam is generated when water is boiled by heating, it is necessary to measure the amount of hot water after boiling.

  For these reasons, milk preparation work is a very heavy work for raising children. Therefore, there is a demand for an automatic milking apparatus that can supply milk with an accurate amount and prepare milk automatically while complying with the above guidelines.

  As an automatic milking apparatus capable of automatically producing milk, for example, an automatic milking apparatus disclosed in Patent Document 1 is known.

  The automatic milking apparatus disclosed in Patent Document 1 is configured to measure the supply amount of high-temperature milking water and automatically adjust milking. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the automatic milk preparation apparatus 100 is configured to supply the amount of milk preparation water supplied by the pump 102 after being filtered, sterilized, and heated by the milk preparation water production apparatus 101. Weighing is performed using a mass flow meter 103 in which a high heat and corrosion resistant alloy is used as the material of the sensor tube. The mass flow meter 103 can measure the mass of milking water having a temperature of about 80 ° C. Further, the controller 104 that controls the supply of the milk preparation water based on the measured mass flow rate is used to correct the supply amount and supply the milk preparation water. As a result, it is possible to supply milk preparation water by correcting an error in supply amount due to the influence of temperature.

JP 2007-252427 A (released on October 4, 2007) JP 2001-128853 A (released May 15, 2001)

  However, the automatic milking apparatus 100 disclosed in the conventional patent document 1 is installed in a hospital or maternity hospital that accommodates a large number of newborns, and is assumed to be a facility for performing a large amount of milking. A mass flow meter is used. For this reason, it is an expensive automatic milking apparatus 100 and is not suitable for use in an individual home.

  Therefore, as a beverage production device used at home, a device having a simple configuration such as a coffee kettle disclosed in Patent Document 2 is known. This coffee kettle is provided with a water level scale on the coffee pod that is easy for humans to visually recognize, so that the amount of liquid in the container can be measured.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the coffee machine 200 heats the water that has flowed from the water tank 201 into the water pipe 210 through the check valve 202 by the sheath heater 211. Boiling water has its vapor pressure increased by the action of the check valve 202, and hot water is dropped into the coffee basket 220 through the pouring port 212 to extract the coffee liquid into the glass container 230. As shown in FIG. 12, a band-shaped pattern printing unit 231 is provided on the outer surface of the glass container 230. The pattern printing unit 231 is provided with two cuts 232 separated by 180 degrees, and a water level line scale 233 is provided at one cut. As a result, the water level line scale 233 is easy to see because it can be seen without overlapping the pattern on the back. Such a function of supplying hot water using the vapor pressure of the heater can be realized with a very simple and inexpensive configuration.

  However, in this coffee machine 200, since the weighing is only performed for the amount of the coffee liquid after mixing the raw material and boiling water, the amount of water supplied from the water tank 201 to the glass container 230 is accurately determined in advance. It cannot be adjusted. This is because it is inevitable that the water poured into the water tank 201 flows into the water pipe 210 through the check valve 202 simultaneously with the water injection. That is, since the water level of the water tank 201 is reduced by the volume of the water that has flowed into the water pipe 210, it is difficult to know the exact water injection amount.

  About this, it is a water container integrated type in which the container and the housing are integrated, and if the amount of inflow into the water pipe 210 is estimated in advance, an accurate water injection amount can be grasped. In this case, the container is difficult to wash and is not suitable for use in infant formulas that require special hygiene.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional problems, and the object thereof is, regardless of whether or not the container is mounted on the housing, even in a configuration in which the container for storing the liquid can be attached and detached. An object of the present invention is to provide a beverage production device capable of appropriately and easily measuring the amount of liquid supplied to a beverage preparation unit.

  In order to solve the above problems, a beverage production device according to an aspect of the present invention includes a container that stores liquid, a supply pipe that supplies the liquid in the container to a beverage preparation unit, and a liquid that passes through the supply pipe. In a beverage production apparatus comprising a heating supply section that is heated and boiled to supply the beverage preparation section using vapor pressure, and a housing that houses them, the container is detachable from the housing. The container is provided with a container scale, and the casing is provided with a casing scale for measuring the amount of liquid when the container is mounted on the casing. .

  According to one aspect of the present invention, the amount of liquid to be supplied to the beverage preparation unit is appropriate and easy regardless of whether or not the container is attached to the housing, even in a configuration in which the container for storing the liquid is detachable. There is an effect of providing a beverage production device that can be measured.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the breast dispenser as a drink production | generation apparatus in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the structure of the said milk dispenser. It is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the structure of the non-return valve connected to the supply piping of the said milk dispenser. (A) is the front view when the container of the said milk dispenser is seen from the display surface of a container scale, (b) is a rear view of the said container, (c) is milking of the said milk dispenser It is a front view which shows a breast adjuster when a container is set to the main body and viewed from the display surface of the main body scale. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of a breast dispenser when the said container is removed. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the milking apparatus as a drink production | generation apparatus in Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the milking apparatus as a drink production | generation apparatus in Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the structure of the said milk dispenser. It is sectional drawing which shows the structure of the coffee maker as a drink production | generation apparatus in Embodiment 4 of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the conventional drink production | generation apparatus. It is sectional drawing which shows the structure of the other conventional drink production | generation apparatus. It is a front view which shows the water level line scale of the container for coffee in the said other conventional drink production | generation apparatus.

[Embodiment 1]
One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  In this embodiment, as a beverage production device, for example, a milk dispenser that automatically mixes infant formula as a raw material for mixed extraction and heated liquid to produce milk as a beverage will be described. In addition, although this embodiment demonstrates the milk dispenser as a drink production | generation apparatus, in the drink production | generation apparatus of this invention, it does not necessarily restrict to this. For example, the present invention can be applied to a coffee maker as a beverage generating device that automatically generates coffee as a beverage by pouring a heated liquid into ground coffee beans as a raw material for mixed extraction. In addition, it can be applied to a tea maker as a beverage production apparatus that automatically produces Japanese tea or black tea as a beverage by pouring a heated liquid into tea leaves as a raw material for mixed extraction.

  The structure of 1 A of breast dispensers as a drink production | generation apparatus of this Embodiment is demonstrated based on FIGS. 1-3. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a breast dispenser 1A as a beverage production device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the breast dispenser 1A. FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the float type check valve 11 connected to the supply pipe 10 of the breast adjuster 1A.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the breast dispenser 1 </ b> A of the present embodiment includes a breast dispenser main body 2 as a casing and a container 3 that stores a liquid L.

  The container 3 is disposed on the top of the breast adjuster body 2 as a housing and is detachable from the breast dispenser body 2. In the container 3, a container handle 3 a for attaching and detaching and transporting the container 3 is arranged on the outer peripheral side of the breast adjuster body 2. In addition to tap water as a liquid for use in milk preparation, water suitable for drinking by babies, such as drinking water for babies, pure water or natural water, is used for the container 3.

  A milk adjustment pod 4 can be installed in the vicinity of the approximate center of the breast adjuster body 2, and a generating operation such as adjustment mixing of hot water and powdered milk PM is performed in the milk preparation pod 4.

  Below the milk adjustment pod 4 in the milk dispenser body 2, a control panel 5 is provided for the user to operate the milk dispenser 1A.

  As shown in FIG. 2, inside the breast adjuster main body 2, a supply pipe 10 for supplying the liquid L stored in the container 3, a heater provided on the outlet side of the supply pipe 10, and described later 12 for funnel preparation as a beverage preparation unit that mixes the heated liquid L and powdered milk PM with a funnel 20 as a beverage preparation unit that is a temperature adjustment unit of the liquid L heated and boiled at 12 The pod 4, the cooling unit 30 for cooling the milk preparation pod 4, the motor 40 for rotating the stirring bar 4a in the milk preparation pod 4, and the thermistor for measuring the temperature of the milk in the milk preparation pod 4 TM is provided.

  The supply pipe 10 is a flow path through which the liquid L stored in the container 3 passes. The supply pipe 10 is heated with a float type check valve 11 for preventing the liquid L from flowing back into the container 3, a heater 12 as a heating supply unit for heating and sterilizing the supplied liquid L by boiling, A watering nozzle 13 that disperses the liquid L in the funnel 20 and ejects the liquid L is provided. For this reason, the liquid L stored in the container 3 flows from the container 3 into the inlet of the heater 12 via the float check valve 11 inside the supply pipe 10, and from the outlet of the heater 12, a water spray nozzle 13 is discharged.

  As the material of the supply pipe 10, for example, a metal pipe such as SUS, or a pipe such as silicon or Teflon (registered trademark) resin pipe can be used. Preferably, it is desirable to select, for example, a silicon-based member suitable for supply for food use. In the present embodiment, as the supply pipe 10, for example, a silicon tube having an inner diameter of φ10 mm is used. The size of the material and inner diameter of the tube can be arbitrarily set. Moreover, the connection with each part can select the arbitrary fixing methods suitable for the size etc. of the tube.

  The float check valve 11 has a function of preventing the backflow of the liquid L from the heater 12 to the container 3 and a function of stopping the supply of the liquid L at the water level of the float check valve 11. As a specific configuration, as shown in FIG. 3, a large-diameter pipe portion 11b having a large inner diameter is provided under a small-diameter pipe portion 11a having a small inner diameter, and the small-diameter pipe portion 11a is included in the large-diameter pipe portion 11b. The float 11c has an outer shape larger than the inner diameter.

  In the float type check valve 11, when the liquid L is injected from the container 3, the float 11 c is lowered by the flow. When the liquid L is filled up to the water level of the float check valve 11, the float 11c floats and closes the small-diameter pipe portion 11a, so that the backflow from the supply pipe 10 to the container 3 is prevented.

In the present embodiment, the heater 12 has, for example, a U-shaped pipe shape as shown in FIG. 2 and is formed so as to cover a part of the supply pipe 10 from the periphery. For example, a nichrome wire is incorporated in the heater 12, and has a function of heating and boiling the liquid L for milk production, sterilizing it, and supplying it to the watering nozzle 13. Specifically, it is as follows.
(1) The liquid L flows from the container 3 through the float check valve 11 into the portion of the supply pipe 10 covered with the U-shaped heater 12.
(2) The liquid L that has flowed into the portion of the supply pipe 10 covered with the U-shaped heater 12 is filled with the liquid L up to a height at which the float check valve 11 is attached.
(3) When heating by the heater 12 is started, the liquid L boils and is pushed up from the heater 12 by its vapor pressure.
(4) Since the float type check valve 11 is provided on the inlet side of the heater 12, the liquid L is pushed out only from the outlet of the heater 12 on the reverse side, and the liquid L is supplied to the watering nozzle 13 via the supply pipe 10. Is done.
(5) As the liquid L in the supply pipe 10 in the portion covered by the heater 12 decreases, the pressure in the supply pipe 10 in the portion covered by the heater 12 decreases, and the float check valve 11 opens. . As a result, returning to (1), the liquid L before heating flows in.

  The heater 12 of the present embodiment is provided with a temperature sensor (not shown) so that the heating temperature of the heater 12 can always be measured.

  The above (1) to (5) are repeated until the liquid L disappears from the container 3, and the liquid L heated by the heater 12 is sequentially pumped to the funnel 20. When the liquid L disappears inside the supply pipe 10, the heat from the heater 12 becomes difficult to be transmitted to the outside, and the temperature of the heater 12 itself is likely to rise above the boiling temperature of the liquid L. As a result, the heating of the heater 12 can be stopped by setting and detecting the upper limit temperature.

  The watering nozzle 13 has a function of dispersing and ejecting the liquid L that has been heated and pumped. A plurality of small holes and thin slits are formed on the lower wall surface which is the tip of the watering nozzle 13. Then, by changing the size of the holes and slits, the liquid L can be dispersed and ejected from a shower shape to a finer mist shape. When the liquid L is finely dispersed, the surface area increases, and heat exchange with air existing in the space of the funnel 20 is promoted. As a result, the temperature of the liquid L falls.

  The funnel 20 collects the liquid L, which has been dispersed by the watering nozzle 13 and has a temperature drop, and drops the liquid L from the outlet provided in the lower part to the milking pod 4 provided below. Accordingly, the watering nozzle 13 and the funnel 20 function as first temperature adjusting means for cooling the liquid L heated and boiled by the heater 12.

  The milk preparation pod 4 generates milk by adjusting and mixing dry powdered milk, that is, powdered milk PM, which has been previously set inside, and a boiled liquid L for milk production.

  In the milk adjustment pod 4 of the present embodiment, a stirring bar 4 a for stirring and mixing the powdered milk PM and the liquid L is provided inside the milk adjustment pod 4.

  The stirrer 4a has a magnet arranged therein, and has a form in which the surface of the magnet is covered with resin. As the resin used for the surface, it is preferable to use a resin suitable for food. For example, it is desirable to use silicon, Teflon (registered trademark), polypropylene, or the like similar to the material of the supply pipe 10 described above.

  As the shape of the stirring bar 4a, various shapes such as an elongated bowl shape, an octagonal rod shape, a windmill blade shape, and the like can be used. In the present embodiment, an elongate bowl is used.

  The magnet of the stirrer 4 a is paired with a magnet (not shown) disposed on the rotation shaft of the motor 40 disposed inside the breast adjuster body 2 below the milking pod 4. The stirrer 4a rotates corresponding to the operation.

  In this embodiment, the motor 40 is continuously operated for a time sufficient to dissolve the powdered milk PM in at least the liquid L.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the cooling unit 30 includes a blower fan 32, an intake port 31, a duct 33, and an exhaust port 34, and cools the liquid L and the mixed milk at a second temperature. It functions as an adjustment means.

  The fan 32 has a blowing function for air-cooling the milk in the milk adjustment pod 4 to a target temperature. As shown in FIG. 2, the fan 32 is arrange | positioned inside the breast adjuster main body 2, and the inlet 31 for inhaling air is provided in the upstream. Further, an exhaust port 34 for discharging air to the outside of the breast adjuster body 2 through the duct 33 is provided on the downstream side. The duct 33 has a space part in the middle, and the milk adjustment pod 4 is arranged in the space part.

  The duct 33 is opened so that the wind strikes the milk conditioning pod 4 from the side or the lower side, and the duct 33 exits from the side or the upper side of the milk conditioning pod 4 on the downstream side of the milk conditioning pod 4. And are connected to the exhaust port 34. With such a configuration, air can flow above the opening on the upper side of the milk adjustment pod 4, and hot air is drawn from the inside of the milk adjustment pod 4, so that it can be easily removed. As a result, heat dissipation from milk by convection is promoted. On the other hand, when the air blowing is stopped, the space in the milk adjustment pod 4 becomes a heat reservoir, so that it is difficult to release heat from the milk.

  Here, when the wind is directly applied to the milk in the milk preparation pod 4, the milk can be quickly cooled. However, if the wind is directly applied to the milk, there is a high possibility that foreign matters such as dust will be put into the milk. When dust or the like touches the liquid L, it is trapped and taken in the liquid L by surface tension. For this reason, it is very inappropriate as a method of making a drink for a baby.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the above-described milk is not directly blown. Specifically, the cooling of the milk is realized by the heat radiation by two wind flows, the heat radiation from the side surface of the milk preparation pod 4 and the heat radiation by removing the heat reservoir in the upper part of the milk conditioning pod 4.

  The thermistor TM is for indirectly measuring the temperature of the liquid L or milk in the milk preparation pod 4. By measuring the correspondence between the milk temperature in the milk preparation pod 4 and the temperature measured by the thermistor TM in advance, the finished milk temperature can be set on the user side. Thereby, the completion of milk preparation is determined from the temperature detected by the thermistor TM, and the completion is notified to the user by sound or lamp display.

  In the present embodiment, the temperature of the internal liquid L or milk is confirmed from the temperature of the outer surface of the milk preparation pod 4. For this reason, a plate spring for bringing the thermistor TM into contact with the milk adjustment pod 4 to ensure heat transfer between the thermistor TM and the milk adjustment pod 4, It is desirable to provide positioning pins and guides for making the positional relationship constant.

  The finished milk will be transferred to a baby bottle and given to the baby. For this reason, when notifying the user of the completion by sound or lamp display, it is desirable to set the temperature to be detected at a temperature higher than 40 ° C., which is an indication of breast feeding, and as a guide, around 45 ° C.

  Such a function of supplying using the vapor pressure of the heater 12 can be realized with a very simple and inexpensive configuration, and is widely used, for example, in a drip coffee maker. As described above, since the water supplied to the container 3 is all heated in such a configuration, the supply amount is determined by the input amount of the liquid L to the container 3.

  In this drip coffee maker, there is a “water container integrated type” in which the heater part and the container for water are integrated, and a “water container removable type” in which the container is removable from the heater part. .

  In the case of the milk dispenser 1A, in the case of the water container integrated type, the container 3 is difficult to wash, and is not suitable for use in infants that need to pay particular attention to hygiene. For this reason, it is desirable that the water container be removable.

  However, even in this water container detachable type, it is sometimes inconvenient to always remove the water container and supply water. Rather than storing the container 3 in a different place after washing and drying, it is more convenient to set it in the breast adjuster body 2 without taking up an extra place. Especially for infants, pure water exclusively for babies is sold in plastic bottles. For those who want to prepare milk using this, water is directly poured from the plastic bottles into the containers 3 set in the breast adjuster body 2. It is easier to use.

  However, in a state where the container 3 is set, the liquid L poured into the container 3 flows into the heater 12. For this reason, when the container 3 is seen as a single unit, the water level is lowered by the volume in the heater when the container 3 is set. In the present embodiment, the internal volume of the heater 12 is about 20 mL, and it has been confirmed that substantially the same amount of water has been poured from the container 3.

  On the other hand, some coffee makers have scales on Kobe pods, and some use them as a guide.

  However, in milk preparation using powdered milk PM, if the powdered milk PM in the milk preparation pod 4 gets wet, it becomes a very difficult to melt mass, and as described above, the amount of milk preparation is accurate. Therefore, it is difficult to take a method of measuring the amount of the liquid L with the milk adjustment pod 4.

  For this reason, the container 3 in the present embodiment has the following characteristics, so that it can be detached from the breast adjuster body 2 and the amount of milk preparation can be adjusted accurately.

  The structure of the characteristic of the breast adjuster main body 2 of this Embodiment which has such a characteristic is demonstrated based on (a) (b) (c) of FIG.1 and FIG.4. (A) of FIG. 4 is a front view when the container 3 in the breast dispenser 1A in the present embodiment is viewed from the display surface of the container scale 3b. FIG. 4B is a rear view of the container 3. FIG. 4C is a front view showing the configuration of the breast adjuster 1A when the container 3 is set in the breast adjuster main body 2 and viewed from the display surface of the main body scale 2a.

  That is, the container 3 is arrange | positioned above the milking apparatus main body 2 as shown in FIG. In the container 3, a container handle 3 a for attaching and detaching and transporting the container 3 is provided on the outer peripheral side of the breast adjuster body 2. A container scale 3 b is provided on one side of the container 3. The container scale 3b is attached so that the amount of liquid for milk adjustment can be grasped in a state where the container 3 is detached from the breast adjuster body 2. The container 3 is preferably transparent so that the internal state can be easily seen. In addition, it is preferable for hygiene that there is a lid that can cover the upper surface opening of the container 3.

  As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the container scale 3b is provided on the side surface opposite to the container handle 3a.

  Further, a water supply valve 3 c is provided at the lower part of the container 3, and this water supply valve 3 c is closed when the container 3 is removed from the breast adjuster body 2. As a result, the container 3 detached from the breast adjuster body 2 can be carried after being supplied with water.

  On the other hand, in the milk dispenser 1A of the present embodiment, in the state where the container 3 is mounted on the milk dispenser body 2, a housing is provided in the vicinity of the container 3 so that the user can grasp the amount of liquid for milk preparation. A body scale 2a as a body scale is attached.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4C, when the container 3 is set on the breast adjuster body 2, the container scale 3b is moved by the side surface 2b as a shielding member of the breast adjuster body 2. It is supposed to be obscured. As a result, when the container 3 is viewed from the outside, the container scale 3b is hidden by the side surface 2b of the breast adjuster body 2, and the body scale 2a appears at that position. In this way, when the liquid L is introduced in the state where the container 3 is set, the user can adjust the amount of introduction using the main body scale 2a as a guide. As a result, it is possible to reduce the risk of an erroneous operation such that the amount of liquid L charged into the container 3 is adjusted to the container scale 3b.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the side surface 2b is not made of a shielding member, that is, when the side surface 2b is a transparent plate, the color of the container scale 3b is changed to the color of the breast adjuster body 2. It is preferable to make the same color. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, it is preferable to match the color of the container scale 3 b with the color of at least the area A shown in FIG. 5 on the back of the container scale 3 b in the breast adjuster body 2. Thereby, since it becomes more difficult to recognize the container scale 3b, an erroneous operation can be prevented.

  As a result, by using the milk dispenser 1A of the present embodiment, milk is produced and milked while complying with the “Guidelines for Safe Formulation, Storage and Handling of Dry Powdered Milk for Infants”. To an arbitrary temperature can be automatically performed.

  Thus, the milk dispenser 1A as the beverage production device of the present embodiment supplies the liquid L in the container 3 and the liquid L in the container 3 to the funnel 20 and the milking pod 4 as the beverage preparation unit. Supply pipe 10, a heater 12 as a heating supply section for heating and boiling the liquid L passing through the supply pipe 10 and supplying the liquid L to the funnel 20 and the milk preparation pod 4, and a housing for housing these As a breast adjuster body 2. The container 3 is detachable from the breast adjuster body 2, and the container 3 is provided with a container scale 3 b. A main body scale 2a is attached as a housing scale for measuring the amount of liquid when the is attached.

  In this type of breast adjuster 1A, the container 3 is detachable from the breast adjuster body 2, and therefore, by removing the container 3 from the breast adjuster body 2, the funnel 20 and the milk adjustment pod 4 The liquid L can be poured into the container 3 while measuring the required amount of the liquid L with the container scale 3b.

  However, it is convenient that the container 3 is attached and stored in the breast adjuster body 2 rather than being stored in another place after the container 3 is washed and dried. Therefore, in this case, when using the breast adjuster 1A, it is preferable that a desired amount of the liquid L can be poured into the container 3 with the container 3 attached to the breast adjuster body 2. .

  However, in the milk dispenser 1A of the present embodiment, a pump is not used when the liquid L stored in the container 3 is supplied to the funnel 20 and the milk adjustment pod 4 through the supply pipe 10. For this reason, the first liquid L poured into the container 3 flows into the supply pipe 10 and flows to a certain amount of the supply pipe 10. As a result, when the amount of the liquid L is measured based on the container scale 3b for measuring the amount of the liquid L stored in the container 3 when it is detached from the breast pump main body 2, the desired liquid is obtained. It becomes more than the amount, and accurate weighing is impossible.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the breast scale body 2 is provided with a body scale 2a for measuring the amount of liquid when the container 3 is attached to the breast milk dispenser body 2.

  As a result, when an empty container is mounted on the housing, the amount of liquid can be measured by using the main body scale 2a without using the container scale 3b. Moreover, since the main body scale 2a is a scale different from the container scale 3b, the main body scale 2a can be a scale in consideration of a certain amount flowing through the supply pipe 10. Furthermore, in this Embodiment, since the main body scale 2a different from the container scale 3b is attached | subjected to the breast adjuster main body 2, a structure is easy.

  Therefore, even in a configuration in which the container 3 for storing the liquid L is detachable, the amount of liquid supplied to the funnel 20 and the milking pod 4 regardless of whether or not the container 3 is mounted on the milking device body 2. It is possible to provide a breast dispenser 1A that can measure the amount of food appropriately and easily.

  In the breast dispenser 1A according to the present embodiment, the container scale 3b is a scale for measuring the amount of liquid stored in the container 3 when the container 3 is detached from the breast dispenser body 2 and used. At the same time, the main body scale 2a is a total scale of a certain amount flowing into the supply pipe 10 and the amount of liquid stored in the container 3 when the container 3 is mounted on the breast adjuster body 2 and used. It has become.

  For this reason, if the amount of the liquid L is measured using the main body scale 2a, the fixed amount flowing to the supply pipe 10 is first summed in the main body scale 2a, so that an accurate desired liquid amount is measured. Can do.

  Therefore, even in a configuration in which the container 3 for storing the liquid L is detachable, the amount of liquid supplied to the funnel 20 and the milking pod 4 regardless of whether or not the container 3 is mounted on the milking device body 2. It is possible to provide a breast adjuster 1A that can accurately measure the squeeze.

  Further, in the breast dispenser 1A according to the present embodiment, the supply pipe 10 is a U-shaped pipe with the float type check valve 11 connected to the container 3 side, and a certain amount flows into the supply pipe 10. Is the amount of liquid stored between the height position of the U-shaped supply pipe 10 opposite to the float check valve 11 and the connection position with the container 3 in the supply pipe 10.

  In the present embodiment, the supply pipe 10 is a U-shaped pipe with a float type check valve 11 connected to the container 3 side, and the heater 12 heats and boils the liquid L passing through the supply pipe 10. The steam pressure is used to supply the funnel 20 and the milk preparation pod 4.

  As a result, when the empty container 3 is attached to the breast adjuster body 2 and the liquid L is poured into the container 3, the first liquid L poured into the container 3 is supplied to the supply pipe 10 made of a U-shaped tube. Inflow. Here, in the milk dispenser 1A of the present embodiment, a float type check valve 11 is connected to the supply pipe 10 on the container 3 side. For this reason, when the liquid L is stored up to a height position opposite to the float type check valve 11 in the supply pipe 10 made of U-shaped pipe, the float type check valve 11 is actuated to move from the container 3 to the supply pipe 10. The supply of further liquid L is stopped. As a result, when the liquid L is poured into the empty container 3, the first liquid L poured into the container 3 has a height opposite to the float type check valve 11 in the supply pipe 10 made of a U-shaped pipe. The amount of liquid stored between the position and the connection position with the container 3 in the supply pipe 10 is always introduced as a constant amount.

  Therefore, since it is known as a fixed amount, when the empty container 3 is attached to the breast adjuster main body 2 and the liquid L is poured, it is accurately measured by measuring based on the main body scale 2a from which the fixed amount has been subtracted. A desired amount of liquid can be measured.

  In addition, the breast dispenser 1A in the present embodiment is provided with a visibility lowering structure that lowers the visibility of the container scale 3b in the container 3 attached to the breast dispenser body 2.

  That is, in the present embodiment, since there are two types of container scale 3b and main body scale 2a in order to measure the amount of liquid in the container 3, it is necessary not to use an incorrect scale when measuring. is there. On the other hand, in this Embodiment, the visibility fall structure which reduces the visibility of the container scale 3b in the container 3 with which the breast adjuster main body 2 was mounted | worn is given. For this reason, when the container 3 is attached to the breast adjuster body 2, the visibility of the container scale 3b is lowered by the visibility lowering structure. As a result, the container scale becomes difficult or invisible, and conversely, the visibility of the casing scale is improved.

  Therefore, when the container 3 is attached to the breast adjuster main body 2, it is avoided that the container scale 3b and the main body scale 2a are mistakenly used.

  In the breast adjuster 1A according to the present embodiment, the visibility-reducing structure is a side surface 2b as a shielding member that blocks the viewing angle of the container scale 3b. Thereby, when the container 3 is attached to the breast adjuster main body 2, the viewing angle of the container scale 3b of the container 3 is blocked by the side surface 2b. Therefore, when the container 3 is attached to the breast adjuster main body 2, it is avoided that the container scale 3b and the main body scale 2a are mistakenly used.

  Further, in the breast dispenser 1A according to the present embodiment, the visibility lowering structure is an area in which the color of the container scale 3b and the color of the breast pump body 2 located on the back of the container scale 3b are the same color or similar colors. It can be assumed that it consists of A.

  Thereby, when the container 3 is mounted on the breast adjuster body 2, the color of the container scale 3b and the color of the region A of the breast adjuster body 2 located on the back of the container scale 3b are the same or similar colors. Since it consists of things, the container scale 3b is not visually recognized by the color of the area A of the breast adjuster body 2. Therefore, when the container 3 is attached to the breast adjuster main body 2, it is avoided that the container scale 3b and the main body scale 2a are mistakenly used.

[Embodiment 2]
The following will describe another embodiment of the present invention with reference to FIG. The configurations other than those described in the present embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment. For convenience of explanation, members having the same functions as those shown in the drawings of the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and explanation thereof is omitted.

  In the milk dispenser 1A of the first embodiment, when the side surface 2b of the breast adjuster body 2 where the body scale 2a is present is transparent in a state where the container 3 is set on the breast adjuster body 2, the container scale Both 3b and the main body scale 2a were visually recognized.

  On the other hand, in the breast dispenser 1B of the present embodiment, at least the opposing surface of the container scale 3b around the container 3 when the container 3 is set is configured by a shielding wall 51 as a shielding member. The point is different.

  A breast dispenser 1B of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a breast dispenser 1B as a beverage production device according to the second embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the breast dispenser 1 </ b> B according to the present embodiment is provided with a container scale 3 b on the back side of the container 3, and the container 3 is set in the breast dispenser body 2. At least the opposing surface of the container scale 3b is provided with a shielding wall 51 as a shielding member. Thereby, the container 3 is not visible from the front side of the breast adjuster body 2.

  On the other hand, in this Embodiment, the transparent window 52 is formed in the side surface side of the breast adjuster main body 2, and the main body scale 2a as a housing | casing scale is attached to the side. As a result, the main body scale 2a and the container scale 3b are provided on surfaces orthogonal to each other.

  The window 52 is made of a transparent material such as glass or resin. However, the window 52 is not necessarily limited thereto, and may be a cavity, for example.

  In the present embodiment, since the main body scale 2a is attached in the vicinity of the window 52, the input amount of the liquid L can be adjusted while the container 3 is set.

  In the present embodiment, since the shielding wall 51 is provided on the front side of the breast adjuster body 2, the container 3 is set on the breast adjuster body 2 from above. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a container handle 52 for attaching / detaching and transporting the container 3 is provided on the upper side of the container 3.

  Thus, in the breast dispenser 1B of the present embodiment, the container scale 3b is used as a guide when the body scale 2a is used by covering the container 3 with the shielding wall 51 of the breast adjuster body 2. Such misuse can be further reduced.

  Moreover, in the state which set the container 3 to the breast adjuster main body 2, since the circumference | surroundings of the container 3 are covered with the breast adjuster main body 2, possibility that the container 3 will accidentally leave | separate from the breast adjuster main body 2 becomes low, Stability is improved.

  Thus, the breast dispenser 1B as the beverage production device in the present embodiment has a visibility lowering structure that lowers the visibility of the container scale 3b in the container 3 attached to the breast dispenser main body 2 as the casing. It has been subjected.

  In the breast adjuster 1B according to the present embodiment, the visibility-reducing structure is a shielding wall 51 as a shielding member that blocks the viewing angle of the container scale 3b.

  Thereby, when the container 3 is mounted on the breast adjuster body 2, the container graduation 3 b of the container 3 is blocked by the shielding wall 51 from the viewing angle of the container graduation 3 b. Therefore, when the container 3 is attached to the breast adjuster main body 2, it is avoided that the container scale 3b and the main body scale 2a are mistakenly used.

[Embodiment 3]
The following will describe still another embodiment of the present invention with reference to FIGS. The configurations other than those described in the present embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment and the second embodiment. For convenience of explanation, members having the same functions as those shown in the drawings of Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2 are given the same reference numerals, and explanation thereof is omitted.

  In the milk dispenser 1A of the first embodiment and the milk dispenser 1B of the second embodiment, the milking pod 4 is provided, and milk is generated by the milking pod 4 using the stirring bar 4a. It was. However, the milk dispenser 1C of the present embodiment is different in that it is configured to be supplied directly to the baby bottle 60.

  The structure of 1C of breast adjusters as a drink production | generation apparatus of this Embodiment is demonstrated based on FIG.7 and FIG.8. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the breast dispenser 1C of the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the breast dispenser 1C of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the breast dispenser 1 </ b> C of the present embodiment has a baby bottle 60 placed below the funnel 20.

  In the present embodiment, the stirrer 4a provided in the milk dispenser 1A of the first embodiment and the milk dispenser 1B of the second embodiment and the motor 40 that rotates the stirrer 4a are not provided. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, the cooling unit 30 provided in the milk dispenser 1A of the first embodiment and the milk dispenser 1B of the second embodiment is also not provided.

  In the milk dispenser 1C having the above-described configuration, the hot water temperature to be supplied is about 75 ° C. to 90 ° C., although it depends on the room temperature. However, it is necessary to perform stirring and cooling of the powdered milk PM thereafter by the user.

  Thus, since the milk dispenser 1C of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the fan 32 and the motor 40 are not used, the milk dispenser 1C can be used as a very inexpensive milk dispenser 1C.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the fan 32 and the motor 40 are not provided has been described. However, the configuration is not limited to this, and the configuration in which the fan 32 and the motor 40 are also provided in the present embodiment is possible.

  Thereby, since the baby bottle 60 can be used instead of the milk adjustment pod 4, convenience is improved.

[Embodiment 4]
The following will describe another embodiment of the present invention with reference to FIG. The configurations other than those described in the present embodiment are the same as those in the first to third embodiments. For convenience of explanation, members having the same functions as those shown in the drawings of Embodiments 1 to 3 are given the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof are omitted.

  In the first to third embodiments, the milk dispenser 1C has been described as the drink production device, the milk dispenser 1A to the milk dispenser 1C for producing milk that is a beverage.

  On the other hand, in this Embodiment, the point which becomes a coffee maker which produces | generates coffee which is a drink as a drink production | generation apparatus differs.

  The structure of coffee maker 1D as a drink production | generation apparatus of this Embodiment is demonstrated based on FIG. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the coffee maker 1D of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the coffee maker 1 </ b> D of the present embodiment includes a coffee basket 70 instead of the funnel 20 existing in the milk dispenser 1 </ b> A of the first embodiment to the milk dispenser 1 </ b> C of the third embodiment. Is provided.

  In this coffee basket 70, filter paper 71 and ground coffee beans GC are set. A coffee pod 73 is placed below the coffee basket 70.

  By using the coffee maker 1D having such a configuration, the liquid L heated by the heater 12 is discharged from the watering nozzle 13 to steam the ground coffee beans GC, and the ground coffee beans GC subjected to the steaming process. Then, the heated liquid L is discharged, and coffee can be extracted from the ground coffee beans GC by drip extraction.

  Therefore, when the container 3 storing the liquid L is attached to the breast adjuster body 2, the liquid L supplied to the coffee basket 70 serving as a beverage preparation unit can be accurately measured by the container 3 as a beverage production device. A coffee maker 1D can be provided.

[Summary]
The beverage production apparatus (milk dispensers 1A to 1D) according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a container 3 that stores liquid L, and a liquid preparation unit (funnel 20, milking pod 4, coffee basket) that stores liquid L in the container 3. 70) and the liquid L passing through the supply pipe 10 is heated and boiled and supplied to the beverage preparation unit (funnel 20, milking pod 4, coffee basket 70) using vapor pressure. In the beverage production apparatus provided with the heating supply unit (heater 12) and the casing (milk dispenser body 2) that accommodates them, the container 3 is detachable from the casing (milk dispenser body 2). The container 3 is provided with a container scale 3b, and the casing (milk dispenser body 2) is attached to the casing (milk dispenser body 2). Enclosure scale for measuring the amount of liquid when Is characterized in that prime 2a) is attached.

  In this type of beverage production device, the container is detachable from the housing, so by removing the container from the housing, the amount of the desired amount of liquid required by the beverage preparation unit is measured on the container scale. The liquid can be poured into the container.

  However, it is more convenient for the container to be mounted and stored than to store it in another place after it has been washed and dried, since it does not take up an extra place. Therefore, in this case, when using the beverage production device, it is preferable that a desired amount of liquid can be poured into the container with the container mounted on the housing.

  However, in the beverage production device of the present invention, the pump is not used when the liquid stored in the container is supplied to the beverage preparation unit through the supply pipe. For this reason, the first liquid poured into the container flows into the supply pipe and flows to a certain amount of the supply pipe. As a result, if the amount of liquid is measured based on a container scale for measuring the amount of liquid stored in the container when it is detached from the housing and used, it will be larger than the desired amount of liquid. Therefore, accurate weighing will not be possible.

  On the other hand, in the present invention, the housing is provided with a housing scale for measuring the amount of liquid when the container is mounted on the housing. As a result, when an empty container is attached to the housing, the amount of liquid can be measured by using the housing scale without using the container scale. Further, since the housing scale is a scale different from the container scale, it can be a scale that takes into account a certain amount flowing in the supply pipe. Furthermore, in the present invention, the configuration is easy because only the housing scale different from the container scale is attached to the housing.

  Therefore, a beverage production device capable of appropriately and easily measuring the amount of liquid to be supplied to the beverage preparation unit regardless of whether or not the container is attached to the housing even in a configuration in which the container for storing the liquid is detachable. Can be provided.

  The beverage production device (milk dispenser 1A) according to aspect 2 of the present invention is the beverage production device according to aspect 1, wherein the container scale 3b is used by separating the container 3 from the housing (milk dispenser body 2). The scale is sometimes used to measure the amount of the liquid L stored in the container 3, and the casing scale (main body scale 2 a) is mounted on the casing (the breast adjuster body 2). When used, the scale is preferably a total scale of a certain amount flowing into the supply pipe 10 and the amount of the liquid L stored in the container 3.

  In the present invention, the casing is a total scale of a certain amount flowing into the supply pipe and the amount of liquid stored in the container when the container is mounted on the casing and used. Enclosure scale is attached. For this reason, if the amount of liquid is measured using this casing scale, since the fixed amounts that flow through the supply pipes are summed up first, it is possible to accurately measure the desired amount of liquid.

  Accordingly, a beverage production device capable of accurately measuring the amount of liquid supplied to a beverage preparation unit regardless of whether or not a container is attached to a housing even in a configuration in which a container for storing liquid can be attached and detached is provided. be able to.

  The beverage production apparatus (milk dispenser 1A) according to aspect 3 of the present invention is the beverage production apparatus according to aspect 2, wherein the supply pipe 10 is a U-shaped tube having a float check valve 11 connected to the container 3 side. The fixed amount flowing into the supply pipe 10 is a container 3 in the supply pipe 10 from a height position opposite to the float check valve 11 in the supply pipe 10 made of the U-shaped pipe. Is the amount of liquid stored up to the connection position.

  In the present invention, when an empty container is attached to the housing and liquid is poured into the container, the first liquid poured into the container flows into a supply pipe formed of a U-shaped tube. Here, a float check valve is connected to the supply pipe on the container side. For this reason, when the liquid is stored up to the height position opposite to the float type check valve in the supply pipe composed of the U-shaped pipe, the float type check valve acts to further supply the liquid from the container to the supply pipe. Stopped. As a result, when liquid is poured into an empty container, the first liquid poured into the container is a U-shaped supply pipe, and the supply pipe from the height position opposite to the float type check valve The amount of liquid stored up to the connection position with the container always flows as a constant amount.

  Therefore, since it is known as a fixed amount, when pouring liquid with an empty container attached to the housing, an accurate desired amount of liquid can be obtained by weighing based on the housing scale from which this fixed amount has been subtracted. Can be measured.

  The beverage production device (milk dispensers 1A to 1C) according to aspect 4 of the present invention is the beverage production device according to aspect 1, 2, or 3, and the container in the container 3 attached to the housing (milk dispenser body 2). It is preferable that a visibility lowering structure that reduces the visibility of the scale 3b is provided.

  In the present invention, in order to measure the amount of liquid in a container, there are two types, a container scale and a housing scale, so it is necessary not to use an incorrect scale when measuring. On the other hand, in this invention, the visibility fall structure which reduces the visibility of the container scale in the container with which the housing | casing was mounted | worn is given. For this reason, when the container is mounted on the housing, the visibility of the container scale is lowered by the visibility lowering structure. As a result, the container scale becomes difficult or invisible, and conversely, the visibility of the casing scale is improved.

  Therefore, when the container is mounted on the housing, the container scale and the housing scale are misidentified and used.

  The beverage production device (milk dispensers 1A to 1C) according to aspect 5 of the present invention is the beverage production device according to aspect 4, wherein the visibility lowering structure is a shielding member (side surface 2b / shielding wall) that blocks the viewing angle of the container scale 3b. 51).

  Thus, when the container is mounted on the housing, the container scale of the container is blocked from the viewing angle of the container scale by the shielding member. Therefore, when the container is mounted on the housing, the container scale and the housing scale are misidentified and used.

  The beverage production device (milk dispenser 1A) according to Aspect 6 of the present invention is the beverage production device according to Aspect 4, wherein the visibility lowering structure includes the color of the container scale 3b and the housing located on the back of the container scale 3b. It can be assumed that the body (the breast adjuster body 2) has the same color or a similar color.

  As a result, when the container is mounted on the casing, the color of the container scale and the color of the casing located on the back of the container scale are the same color or similar colors. It is not visible by the color of the body Therefore, when the container is mounted on the housing, the container scale and the housing scale are misidentified and used.

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION This invention can be utilized for the drink production | generation apparatus which produces | generates milk, produces | generates coffee, produces | generates tea, or mixes with drink powder and produces | generates a drink.

1A Milk dispenser (beverage production device)
1B Milk dispenser (beverage production device)
1C Milk dispenser (beverage production device)
1D coffee maker (beverage production device)
2 breast pump body (housing)
2a Body scale (housing scale)
2b Side surface (shielding member)
3 Container 3b Container scale 4 Pod for milk preparation (Beverage preparation department)
5 Control Panel 10 Supply Piping 11 Float Check Valve 11a Small Diameter Piping Part 11b Large Diameter Piping Part 11c Float 12 Heater (Heating Supply Part)
13 Watering nozzle 20 Funnel (Beverage preparation part)
30 Cooling unit 40 Motor 51 Shielding wall (shielding member)
60 baby bottle 70 coffee basket (beverage preparation department)
71 Filter Paper 73 Coffee Pod A Area L Liquid GC Ground Coffee Beans PM Powdered Milk TM Thermistor

Claims (5)

A container for storing liquid, a supply pipe for supplying the liquid in the container to the beverage preparation section, and a heating supply section for heating and boiling the liquid passing through the supply pipe and supplying the liquid to the beverage preparation section using vapor pressure In the beverage production device provided with a housing for housing these,
The container is removable from the housing,
The container is marked with a container scale,
The casing is provided with a casing scale for measuring the amount of liquid when a container is mounted on the casing .
The beverage production | generation apparatus characterized by the visibility reduction structure which reduces the visibility of the container scale in the said container with which the said housing | casing was mounted | worn . The container scale is a scale for measuring the amount of liquid stored in the container when the container is detached from the housing and used,
The housing scale is a total scale of a certain amount that flows into the supply pipe and the amount of liquid stored in the container when the container is used in the housing. The beverage production device according to claim 1. The supply pipe is a U-shaped pipe with a float check valve connected to the container side,
A certain amount flowing into the supply pipe is stored between a height position opposite to the float check valve in the supply pipe made of the U-shaped pipe and a connection position with the container in the supply pipe. The beverage production device according to claim 2, wherein the beverage production device is a liquid amount. The beverage production device according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the visibility lowering structure is a shielding member that blocks a viewing angle of the container scale. The visibility reduction structure according to claim 1, 2 or, characterized in that it consists of one of the color of the housing located on the back of the color and vessel scale of the container scale was the same color or similar colors 3. The beverage production apparatus according to 3 .

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