JP6909938B1 - Manufacturing method of liquid transfer device and container containing liquid - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technique capable of transferring a liquid corresponding to a transfer source container having a different shape and size. A liquid transfer device (10) has a function of transferring a liquid from a transfer source container (100) to a transfer destination container (200) by a gas from a gas source (13). The liquid transfer device (10) has a gas flow path (21), one of which leads to a gas source (13) and the other of which leads to a destination container (200), and one of which leads to a transfer source container (100). The other is provided with a stopper (20) through which the gas flow path (31) leading to the transfer destination container (200) passes. Further, the liquid transfer device (10) includes a bucket (55) that suppresses a stopper (20) inserted into the mouth of the transfer source container (100) and houses the transfer source container (100). [Selection diagram] Fig. 1

Description

The present invention relates to a technique for manufacturing a liquid transfer device and a container containing a liquid.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2000-247395 (hereinafter referred to as "Patent Document 1") describes a sake subdivision device. According to this subdivision device, liquor is discharged from the liquor storage tank by a pressure difference method. As a result, the liquor in the liquor storage tank is poured into the bottle, which is a subdivision container, from the guide tube connected to the spout device. Here, when the subdivision container is a one-box bottle, the container receiving shelf is transferred to the lower stage, and when the subdivision container is a 300 ml bottle, it is transferred to the upper stage.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-247395 (paragraph 0009, etc.)

According to the apparatus as described in Patent Document 1, it is assumed that the shape and size of the transfer destination container (for example, subdivision container) to which the liquid (for example, sake) is transferred from the transfer source container (for example, a liquor storage tank) are different. Also, it is possible to select a shelf provided in multiple stages and place the transfer destination container on it. That is, even if the height of the shelf on which the transfer destination container is placed is changed, the liquid can be poured without significantly changing the height of the mouth of the transfer destination container. However, in the device as described in Patent Document 1, since the transfer source container is a large tank, it is not considered that the shape and size of the transfer source container are different.

An object of the present invention is to provide a technique capable of transferring a liquid corresponding to transfer source containers having different shapes and sizes.

The liquid transfer device according to one solution has a function of transferring a liquid from a first container to a second container by a gas from a gas source.
In the liquid transfer device, one leads to the gas source and the other leads to the first container (gas flow path), and one leads to the first container and the other leads to the second container. It is preferable to provide a stopper through which the second flow path (liquid flow path) leading to the container passes. Further, it is preferable that the liquid transfer device includes a bucket that suppresses the stopper inserted into the mouth of the first container and houses the first container.
The liquid transfer device preferably includes a scale on which the bucket is placed. Further, it is preferable that the liquid transfer device has a function of measuring a change in mass of the first container housed in the bucket with the scale.
The liquid transfer device preferably includes a third flow path, one of which leads to the gas source and the other of which leads to the middle of the second flow path. Further, it is preferable that the liquid transfer device has a function of supplying gas from the gas source to the second container via the third flow path.
The liquid transfer device preferably has a shaft that can move in the horizontal direction and includes a clamp portion that is in contact with the upper side of the stopper. Further, in the liquid transfer device, it is preferable that the shaft is in contact with the bucket and the clamp portion holds the stopper.
The liquid transfer device preferably includes a plate having an open portion that is chipped in the horizontal direction and exits in the vertical direction. In the liquid transfer device, it is preferable that the plate is set on the upper side of the stopper while avoiding the first flow path and the second flow path by the open portion.
The liquid transfer device preferably includes a pair of guides extending vertically in the bucket. Further, it is preferable that the liquid transfer device includes a movable portion capable of moving the pair of guides. In the liquid transfer device, it is preferable that the first container is housed in the bucket so that the stopper is located between the pair of guides in a front view. Further, in the liquid transfer device, it is preferable that the movable portion is set on the upper side of the stopper.
In the method for producing a liquid-containing container using the liquid transfer device, it is preferable to include a step of transferring the liquid contained in the first container to the second container and storing the liquid in the second container. Further, the method for manufacturing a container containing a liquid preferably includes a step of injecting an inert gas heavier than air into the second container.

According to one solution of the present invention, the liquid can be transferred corresponding to the transfer source containers having different shapes and sizes.

It is a block diagram of the flow path system of the liquid transfer apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows typically the liquid transfer apparatus in FIG. It is a front view which shows typically the liquid transfer apparatus in FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the inside of the front housing of the liquid transfer device in FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the inside of the rear housing of the liquid transfer device in FIG. It is a front view which shows typically the liquid transfer apparatus in the use state in FIG. It is a front view which shows typically the bucket provided with the liquid transfer device in FIG. It is a right side view which shows typically the bucket in FIG. 7. It is a rear view which shows typically the bucket in FIG. 7. It is a top view which shows typically the bucket in FIG. 7. It is explanatory drawing of the release state of the clamp part provided with the bucket in FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the locked state of the clamp part in FIG. It is a block diagram of the control system of the liquid transfer transfer apparatus in FIG. FIG. 5 is a flow chart of a manufacturing process of a container containing a liquid using the liquid transfer device shown in FIG. 1. It is a block diagram of the flow path system of the liquid transfer apparatus which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. FIG. 15 is a flow chart of a manufacturing process of a container containing a liquid using the liquid transfer device shown in FIG. It is a main part perspective view which shows typically the bucket which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which shows typically the bucket in FIG.

In the following embodiments of the present invention, if necessary, the description will be divided into a plurality of sections and the like, but in principle, they are not unrelated to each other, and one is related to a part or all of the other, such as modifications and details. It is in. Therefore, in all the drawings, members having the same function are designated by the same reference numerals, and the repeated description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the number of components (including the number, numerical value, quantity, range, etc.) is limited to a specific number unless otherwise specified or in principle clearly limited to a specific number. It is not a thing, and may be more than or less than a specific number. In addition, when referring to the shape of a component, etc., it shall include those that are substantially similar to or similar to the shape, etc., unless otherwise specified or when it is considered that this is not the case in principle. ..

(First Embodiment)
The liquid transfer device 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a flow path system of the liquid transfer device 10. The liquid transfer device 10 has a function of transferring (pressing) the liquid from the transfer source container 100 (first container) to the transfer destination container 200 (second container) by the gas (gas pressure) from the gas source 13. ..

As the gas source 13 included in the liquid transfer device 10, for example, a gas cylinder can be used. As the gas supplied from the gas source 13, for example, argon gas (noble gas), which is an inert gas, can be used. Further, as the transfer source container 100, for example, a wine bottle in which wine (liquid) is stored can be used. Further, as the transfer destination container 200, for example, a small bottle smaller than a wine bottle can be used.

According to the liquid transfer device 10, the wine (liquid) stored in the wine bottle (transfer source container 100) can be distributed to a plurality of small bottles which are sequentially exchanged. By using the argon gas (inert gas), it is possible to prevent the wine from being oxidized and to prevent the taste, aroma and color from being impaired. Therefore, even the wine distributed in the transfer destination container 200 can be stored in a state where the freshness of the wine is maintained.

The liquid transfer device 10 includes a stopper 20 that is inserted into the mouth of the transfer source container 100. For example, there are various types of wine bottles as the transfer source container 100, such as those sealed with a cork or a screw cap, and those having different shapes. As the stopper 20 (bottle cap), for example, a conical trapezoidal one can be used. If the stopper 20 is conical trapezoidal so that it can be used for the mouths of various bottles, the conical trapezoidal stopper 20 is reversed and inserted into the bottle mouth from the upper surface side of the cone to close the bottle mouth. be able to.

Further, by using a fluorine member for the stopper 20, it is possible to prevent the odor and color of the liquid from adhering to the stopper 20. Therefore, the stopper 20 can be washed and reused. Further, by using rubber (elastic member) for the stopper 20, the airtightness between the stopper 20 and the mouth of the transfer source container 100 can be ensured by the elastic force. Further, by ensuring the frictional force between the mouth of the transfer source container 100 and the stopper 20, it is possible to prevent the stopper 20 from coming off.

Further, the liquid transfer device 10 includes a gas flow path 21 which leads to the gas source 13 on the upstream side on one side and to the transfer source container 100 on the downstream side on the other side. The gas flow path 21 passes through the plug 20 to the transfer source container 100. To form the gas flow path 21, the liquid transfer device 10 includes a pipe 22 inserted (press-fitted) into a through hole formed in the plug 20. When the stopper 20 through which the pipe 22 passes is inserted into the mouth of the transfer source container 100, one end of the pipe 22 is outside the transfer source container 100 and the other end is inside the transfer source container 100. The pipe 22 is made of a material that is prevented from being corroded by liquid, for example, stainless steel.

Further, the liquid transfer device 10 includes a gas valve 23, a pressure gauge 24, a regulator 25, a filter 26, and an electromagnetic valve 27 in the gas flow path 21. The gas flow path 21 is provided with a gas valve 23, a pressure gauge 24, a regulator 25, a filter 26, and a solenoid valve 27 in this order from the gas source 13 on the upstream side to the pipe 22 on the downstream side. The gas flow path 21 from the pipe 22 to the gas source 13 is composed of a tube or the like in addition to these. The pressure gauge 24 and the regulator 25 may be integrated.

The gas cylinder, which is the gas source 13, is filled with a gas of 14.7 MPa, which is higher than the atmospheric pressure. By opening the gas valve 23, gas is supplied from the gas source 13 to the gas flow path 21. Further, by providing the pressure gauge 24, it is possible to grasp (measure) the remaining amount of gas (internal pressure) in the gas source 13. Further, by providing the regulator 25, gas can be supplied to the downstream side at a stable constant pressure (for example, 0.02 MPa). Further, by providing the filter 26 (including a combination of various filters), oil, dust, impurities and the like can be removed. Further, by providing the solenoid valve 27, it is possible to control the gas supply to the transfer source container 100 beyond that. The regulator 25 may be configured by combining, for example, a high-pressure side decompressor 25A and a low-pressure side decompressor 25B (see FIG. 5). Further, if oil, impurities and the like can be ignored, the filter 26 may not be provided.

Further, the liquid transfer device 10 includes a liquid flow path 31 which leads to the transfer source container 100 on the upstream side on one side and to the transfer destination container 200 on the downstream side on the other side. From the transfer source container 100, the liquid flow path 31 passes through the stopper 20. In order to form the liquid flow path 31, the liquid transfer device 10 includes a pipe 32 inserted (press-fitted) into a through hole formed in the stopper 20. When the stopper 20 through which the pipe 32 passes is inserted into the mouth of the transfer source container 100, one end of the pipe 32 is inside the transfer source container 100 and the other end is outside the transfer source container 100. Like the pipe 22, the pipe 32 is made of, for example, stainless steel. By using stainless steel for the pipe 32, it is possible to prevent the odor and color of the liquid from adhering to the pipe 32. In addition, the pipe 32 can be washed and reused.

The liquid flow path 31 is composed of a tube or the like. By using a fluororesin for the tube, it is possible to prevent the odor and color of the liquid from adhering to the liquid flow path 31. In addition, the tube can be washed and reused.

The liquid flow path 31 includes a container tube 33 that communicates with and connects to one end of the pipe 32. Therefore, when the mouth is closed by the stopper 20, one end of the container tube 33 opens at the bottom of the transfer source container 100, and the other end is connected to one end of the pipe 32. In the liquid transfer device 10, the inside of the transfer source container 100 is pressurized by the gas from the gas source 13 (internal pressure rises), so that the liquid is pushed out from one end (open end) of the container tube 33 to the liquid flow path 31. , The liquid is transferred (distributed) to the transfer destination container 100.

Further, the liquid transfer device 10 includes an electromagnetic valve 34 provided in the middle of the liquid flow path 31 (between the pipe 32 on the upstream side and the transfer destination container 200 on the downstream side). By providing the solenoid valve 34, it is possible to control the liquid supply to the transfer destination container 200 beyond that.

Further, the liquid transfer device 10 includes a straw 35 on the downstream side of the liquid flow path 31. By using the straw 35, the liquid can be reliably supplied to the inside of the transfer destination container 200. The straw 35 is made of a material that prevents corrosion by liquid, for example, stainless steel. Further, by using the straw 35, the shape can be maintained unlike the tube, and the liquid can be easily transferred (injected) to another transfer destination container 200 repeatedly.

Further, the liquid transfer device 10 includes a bucket 55 for storing the transfer source container 100. The bucket 55 includes a seat 54. The transfer source container 100 is placed on the seat 54 in a state of being upright in the vertical direction. Further, the liquid transfer device 10 includes a holding portion 73 which is placed and set on the upper side of the stopper 20 inserted into the mouth of the transfer source container 100. The holding portion 73 is also a movable portion that can move in the vertical direction. In the bucket 55, the stopper 20 is suppressed (prevented) by the holding portion 73, and the transfer source container 100 is accommodated. The transfer source container 100 is housed in the bucket 55 so as to be sandwiched between the seat 54 of the bucket 55 and the holding portion 73.

Therefore, if the transfer source container 100 can be accommodated in the bucket 55, the transfer source container 100 having a different shape and size can be accommodated. That is, in the liquid transfer device 10, the liquid can be transferred corresponding to the transfer source containers 100 having different shapes and sizes. At this time, in the bucket 55 in which the transfer source container 100 is housed, the stopper 20 inserted into the mouth of the transfer source container 100 is suppressed, and the bucket 55, the transfer source container 100, and the stopper 20 can be included and weighed. ..

Therefore, the liquid transfer device 10 includes a scale 70 for measuring the mass of the bucket 55 in which the transfer source container 100 is housed. As the scale 70, for example, a load cell can be used, and the mass can be converted into an electric signal for measurement. Since the bucket 55 is assembled and provided on the scale 70, it is possible to measure the mass change of the liquid in the transfer source container 100 housed in the bucket 55. By opening and closing the solenoid valves 27 and 34 based on the measurement result of the scale 70, an appropriate amount of liquid can be transferred from the transfer source container 100 to the transfer destination container 200.

Such a liquid transfer device 10 has a function of mounting the transfer source container 100 on the scale 70 via the bucket 55 and measuring the change in the mass of the transfer source container 100 with the scale 70. Since the liquid can be transferred to the transfer destination container 200 while measuring the mass of the transfer source container 100, for example, by stopping when the liquid having a preset mass is transferred, the transfer destination can be transferred from the transfer source container 100. The liquid can be distributed (dispensed) to the container 200.

Further, the liquid transfer device 10 includes a gas flow path 41 (third flow path) that leads to the gas source 13 on the upstream side on one side and to the transfer destination container 200 on the downstream side on the other side. Further, the liquid transfer device 10 includes branch pipes 42 and 43 constituting the gas flow path 41. One end of the tube constituting the gas flow path 41 is connected to the branch pipe 42, and the other end is connected to the branch pipe 43. Further, the liquid transfer device 10 includes an electromagnetic valve 28 provided in the middle of the gas flow path 41. By providing the solenoid valve 28, it is possible to control the gas supply to the transfer destination container 200 beyond that.

The branch pipes 42 and 43 are molded from, for example, a resin (fluororesin, polyolefin resin, etc.). The branch pipe 42 is provided in the middle of the gas flow path 21 (first flow path) (between the filter 26 and the solenoid valve 27). Further, the branch pipe 43 is provided in the middle of the liquid flow path 31 (second flow path) (on the downstream side of the solenoid valve 34 and in front of the transfer destination container 200). By using a fluororesin for the branch pipe 43, it is possible to prevent the odor and color of the liquid from adhering to the branch pipe 43. Further, the branch pipe 43 can be washed and reused.

The liquid transfer device 10 has a function of supplying gas from the gas source 13 to the transfer destination container 200 via the gas flow path 41. By using a replacement gas (for example, argon gas) heavier than the air in the atmosphere as the gas of the gas source 13, the air in the transfer destination container 200 can be expelled from its mouth and filled with the replacement gas.

Therefore, according to the gas supply function (automatic control) of the liquid transfer device 10, it is easier to attach a straw to the nozzle of the spray can containing the replacement gas and inject the replacement gas into the vial. Moreover, the gas replacement can be performed in a short time. Further, by adding an inert gas (for example, argon gas) as the gas of the gas source 13 to the transfer destination container 200 (that is, the transfer destination container 200 containing the liquid) to which the liquid has been transferred from the transfer source container 100. , It is possible to suppress the oxidation of the liquid and seal (store) it in the transfer destination container 200.

Next, the specific configuration of the liquid transfer device 10 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing the liquid transfer device 10. FIG. 3 is a front view schematically showing the liquid transfer device 10, and shows a state in which the front cover 53 is opened. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of the inside of the front housing 51 of the liquid transfer device 10 as viewed toward the front side. FIG. 5 is an explanatory view of the inside of the rear housing 52 of the liquid transfer device 10 as viewed toward the back side. FIG. 6 is a front view schematically showing the liquid transfer device 10 in the used state. FIG. 7 is a front view schematically showing a bucket 55 included in the liquid transfer device 10. FIG. 8 is a right side view schematically showing the bucket 55. FIG. 9 is a rear view schematically showing the bucket 55. FIG. 10 is a top view schematically showing the bucket 55. FIG. 11 is an explanatory view of the released state of the clamp portion 71 included in the bucket 55. FIG. 12 is an explanatory view of the locked state of the clamp portion 71. Note that FIGS. 7 to 10 show a state in which the transfer source container 100 is housed in the bucket 55.

The liquid transfer device 10 includes a housing 50. The housing 50 has legs 45, and is configured in a box type that can be installed even on a table, for example. The housing 50 includes a front housing 51 and a rear housing 52. The front housing 51 and the rear housing 52 are attached to each other so as to be openable and closable by a hinge 46 (see FIG. 5).

As shown in FIG. 2, when the front housing 51 and the rear housing 52 are in contact with each other and the housing 50 is closed, the internal member sandwiched between the front housing 51 and the rear housing 52 is protected. Can be done. On the other hand, when the front housing 51 and the rear housing 52 are separated from each other and the housing 50 is open (see FIGS. 4 and 5), for example, the gas source 13 (gas cylinder) provided inside may be removed. Processing can be performed. According to such a liquid transfer device 10, maintenance such as replacement processing of the gas source 13 can be easily performed.

Further, the liquid transfer device 10 includes a viewing window 44. The viewing window 44 is provided above, for example, the housing 50 (rear housing 52 in FIG. 2). As the viewing window 44, for example, an acrylic plate can be used. By providing the viewing window 44, for example, the display (gas remaining amount) of the pressure gauge 24 can be read without opening the housing 50. When the remaining amount of gas in the gas source 13 becomes low, the gas source 13 can be replaced at an appropriate time.

Further, the liquid transfer device 10 includes a front cover 53. The front cover 53 is attached to the upper side of the front housing 51 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge 47. When the front cover 53 is closed, the members (electromagnetic valve 34, branch pipe 43, etc. shown in FIG. 3) arranged on the front side of the front housing 51 can be protected.

On the other hand, when the front cover 53 is open (FIG. 3), for example, the straw 35 and the tube constituting the liquid flow path 31 can be removed. As a result, cleaning and maintenance of the straw 35, the tube, etc. to which the liquid has adhered can be easily performed.

Further, the liquid transfer device 10 includes a bucket 55. The bucket 55 has a function of accommodating the transfer source container 100. The bucket 55 has a capacity (space) that can accommodate even if the size of the transfer source container 100 is different to some extent. The bucket 55 is set in a recessed area from the front side of the front housing 51.

The bucket 55 has a seat 54. In the bucket 55, the transfer source container 100 is placed on the seat 54 and accommodated. Further, the stopper 20 inserted into the mouth of the transfer source container 100 is restrained by the holding portion 73 set in the bucket 55 from above. The transfer source container 100 is sandwiched between the seat 54 and the holding portion 73 and housed in the bucket 55. Since the transfer source container 100 is held in the bucket 55, the bucket 55 has a so-called bucket seat function.

If the bucket 55 can accommodate the transfer source container 100, the transfer source container 100 can be held between the seat 54 of the bucket 55 and the holding portion 73, corresponding to the transfer source container 100 having a different shape and size. .. That is, in the liquid transfer device 10, the liquid can be transferred corresponding to the transfer source containers 100 having different shapes and sizes. At this time, in the bucket 55 in which the transfer source container 100 is housed, the stopper 20 inserted into the mouth of the transfer source container 100 is suppressed, and the bucket 55, the transfer source container 100, and the stopper 20 can be included and weighed. .. In the liquid transfer device 10, they are placed on the scale 70, and the mass of the liquid to be transferred can be grasped.

The bucket 55 is configured as, for example, a housing (frame) formed by processing a stainless steel plate so that the front side opens. By this plate processing, the seat 54 can also be formed integrally with the bucket 55. Further, the seat 54 of the bucket 55 is formed into a cup shape (a box shape in FIG. 2) to form a receiving portion, and prevents the spread of dirt even when the liquid spills around the transfer source container 100. can do. Further, by forming the seat 54 into a cup shape, it is possible to prevent the seat 54 from falling off from the seat 54.

Further, the liquid transfer device 10 includes a seat 56. The transfer destination container 200 can be placed on the seat 56. The seat 56 is also formed in a cup shape like the seat 54. Even if the liquid spills around the transfer destination container 200, it is possible to prevent the dirt from spreading. The seat 56 is assembled in a recessed area (a space in which the transfer destination container 200 is housed) from the front side of the front housing 51. The mouth of the transfer destination container 200 may be covered with a protective cap 201 having a hole for passing the straw 35, which is provided only during the liquid transfer to prevent dust and the like from entering (see FIG. 6).

Further, the liquid transfer device 10 includes an operation panel 60. The operation panel 60 includes a display unit 61 and operation buttons 62 to 68. The display unit 61 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, and can display the amount of liquid to be transferred. The operation button 62 is for, for example, to start / cancel the start of processing. Further, the operation buttons 63 and 64 are, for example, buttons for increasing / decreasing the amount of liquid. Further, the operation button 65 is a button for executing, for example, "liquid quantitative transfer". Further, the operation button 66 is a button for executing, for example, a "gas injection liquid quantitative transfer" mode. Further, the operation button 67 is a button for executing, for example, a "liquid transfer" mode. Further, the operation button 68 is a button for executing, for example, a "gas injection" mode.

Further, the liquid transfer device 10 includes a scale 70. As the scale 70, for example, a load cell can be used. A bucket 55 is placed on the scale 70. The scale 70 is provided below the bucket 55, which is the lower part of the housing 50 (front housing 51). According to the scale 70, it is possible to measure the change in the mass of the transfer source container 100 mounted on the seat 54 of the bucket 55. The control board 59 that controls the scale 70, the display panel 61, the solenoid valves 27, 28, 34, etc. to execute the process is the rear housing 50 (front housing 51) in which the transfer destination container 200 is set. It is assembled inside the (see Fig. 4).

Further, the liquid transfer device 10 has a function of controlling the gas flowing in the gas flow path 21 based on the measurement by the scale 70. Specifically, the mass of the transfer source container 100 is measured before the gas flow path 21 is opened so that the gas can flow. Further, when the gas flow path 21 is opened, the liquid is transferred (pressure-fed) from the transfer source container 100 to the transfer destination container 200 by the gas, and the mass of the transfer source container 100 is measured at that time. Then, when the mass of the transfer source container 100 changes by a predetermined amount, the gas flow path 21 is closed so that the gas does not flow. The display unit 61 of the operation panel 60 can display the mass or convert the mass to display the liquid amount.

Further, the liquid transfer device 10 includes a holding portion 73. For example, a plate is used as the holding portion 73. The holding portion 73 is placed on the upper side of the stopper 20 and set. Therefore, the stopper 20 is restrained by the weight of the holding portion 73. That is, the movement of the stopper 20 is suppressed by the holding portion 73. Since the liquid transfer device 10 transfers liquid by gas pressure feeding, the mouth of the transfer source container 100 is closed with a stopper 20, and the internal pressure of the transfer source container 100 rises due to the gas supply. Even in this case, the holding portion 73 can prevent the stopper 20 from coming off.

By the way, the liquid transfer device 10 measures the mass of the bucket 55 in which the transfer source container 100 is housed, and controls by the mass of the liquid discharged from the transfer source container 100. Therefore, in the configuration in which the stopper 20 is pressed from above by an external force, the measured value of the scale 70 is affected. That is, it is preferable that the holding portion 73 is handled integrally with the bucket 55. The holding portion 73 is handled integrally with the bucket 55 by sandwiching the transfer source container 100 with the seat 54 of the bucket 55.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the holding portion 73 has an opening portion 72 that is lacking in the horizontal direction (first direction) and exits in the vertical direction (second direction orthogonal to the first direction). .. When there is a gas flow path 21 (corresponding to the pipe 22 in the figure) and a liquid flow path 31 (corresponding to the pipe 32 in the figure) passing through (penetrating) the plug 20 and extending upward. The opening portion 72 can avoid the gas flow path 21 and the liquid flow path 31 and set the holding portion 73 on the upper side of the plug 20. The opening portion 72 is opened toward the front side in a state of being set in the bucket 55.

Further, the liquid transfer device 10 includes a holder 80 (see FIGS. 7, 10, and 11). As the holder 80, for example, a bobbin-shaped holder (those having circular flange plates 81 and 82 at both ends of the tubular portion) can be used. In the holder 80, pipes 22 and 32 penetrate through the holder 80 in the same manner as the stopper 20. The stopper 20 and the holder 80 are integrated by a connecting member 83. In the state used in the liquid transfer device 10 (for example, in the state where the liquid is transferred), the stopper 20 is pressed by the holding portion 73 from above, but the holder 80 is held between the stopper 20 and the holding portion 73. It can also be pinched and pressed (Fig. 10). Further, for example, in the state of preparation before use, by fixing the holder 80 to the open portion 72 of the holding portion 73 (fitting the tubular portion of the holder 80 into the open portion), for example, the transfer source container 100 is accommodated in the bucket 55. It is also possible to facilitate preparations such as making the container (FIG. 11). By fixing the holder 80 to the open portion 72 of the holding portion 73, the holding portion 73 and the stopper 20 are integrated, so that the stopper 20 inserted into the mouth of the transfer source container 100 is stabilized. It is also possible to operate the liquid transfer device 10 such as transferring the liquid.

Further, the holding portion 73 is configured to be movable in the vertical direction in the bucket 55 (FIGS. 7, 8, and 9). Due to this configuration, the liquid transfer device 10 includes a fixed shaft 74, a slider 75, a guide 76, and a connecting member 77. Further, the holding portion 73 has a horizontal portion 73a that expands in the horizontal direction and a vertical portion 73b that expands in the vertical direction. The horizontal portion 73a is formed with an open portion 72 so as to be chipped in the horizontal direction from the front side to the back side and come out in the vertical direction.

The fixed shaft 74 extends parallel to the vertical direction and is provided on the back surface side of the bucket 55. The fixed shaft 74 is provided between the upper support portion 78 provided on the back surface of the bucket 55 and the lower support portion 79. The fixed shaft 74 penetrates the slider 75. Further, the slider 75 is in contact with the back surface of the bucket 55 and can move in the vertical direction (vertical direction) along the fixed shaft 74. The slider 75 can be made of a slidable material such as fluororesin or engineering plastic. Further, the guide 76 is provided in the bucket 55 as a slit that penetrates the front side and the back side of the bucket 55 and extends in the vertical direction.

Further, the connecting member 77 connects the vertical portion 73b of the holding portion 73 on the front side of the basket 55 and the slider 75 on the back side of the basket 55 through the guide 76. As a result, the vertical portion 73b of the holding portion 73 and the slider 75 come into contact with the basket 55. As the connecting member 77, for example, a screw can be used. By adjusting the tightening condition of the connecting member 76, for example, the holding portion 73 can be fixed to the bucket 55 or loosened so as to be movable. As described above, the holding portion 73 is configured to be manually movable in the vertical direction in the bucket 55 as a movable portion.

Further, the guides 76 are formed in pairs in the bucket 55 in parallel in the vertical direction. A connecting member 77 is passed through each guide 76, and the holding portion 73 and the slider 75 are connected by each connecting member 77. As a result, the holding portion 73 is prevented from rotating, so that the horizontal portion 73a can be prevented from tilting and can move in the vertical direction.

Further, in front view, the open portion 72 of the holding portion 73 is configured to be located between the pair of guides 76 and 76. That is, in front view, the stopper 20 that closes the mouth of the transfer source container 100 is housed in the bucket 55 so as to be located between the pair of guides 76 and 76. Therefore, the holding portion 73 (movable portion) is prevented from tilting with respect to the stopper 20, and can be held downward in the vertical direction. Further, in front view, the plug 20 and the connecting member 77 do not overlap, and the connecting member 77 can be easily adjusted.

Further, the liquid transfer device 10 includes a clamp portion 71. The clamp portion 71 has a shaft 90 that can move in the horizontal direction (direction from the front side to the back side of the bucket 55) (FIGS. 11 and 12). As the shaft 90, for example, a toggle clamp 91 having a lever 92 can be used. By moving the lever 92 of the toggle clamp 91, the shaft 90 moves in the horizontal direction. For example, a rubber is attached to the tip of the shaft 90 in order to prevent contact with the shaft 90.

The toggle clamp 91 is provided on the horizontal portion 73a of the holding portion 73. Further, the clamp portion 71 is in contact with the upper side of the stopper 20 inserted into the mouth of the transfer source container 100 housed in the bucket 55 via the holding portion 73. That is, in the present embodiment, the clamp portion 71 is configured to include the holding portion 73 (plate). Further, a through hole 93 is formed in the vertical portion 73b of the holding portion 73 located at the tip of the shaft 90. Therefore, the shaft 90 advances in the horizontal direction and passes through the through hole 93, so that the tip of the shaft 90 abuts on the bucket 55.

The clamp portion 71 configured in this way brings the advanced shaft 90 into contact with the bucket 55 and restrains the stopper 20. Since the liquid transfer device 10 transfers liquid by gas pressure feeding, the mouth of the transfer source container 100 is closed with a stopper 20, and the internal pressure of the transfer source container 100 rises due to the gas supply. Even in this case, the movement of the holding portion 73 can be restrained by advancing the shaft 90 and bringing the shaft 90 into contact with the bucket 55. The holding portion 73 can restrain the stopper 20 inserted into the mouth of the transfer source container 100. On the other hand, the stopper 20 can be released by retracting the shaft 90 and separating it from the bucket 55. That is, in FIGS. 10 and 12, the clamp portion 71 is in the locked state, but when the lever 92 is pulled toward the front in the state shown in FIG. 11, the lock is released.

By using the clamp portion 71, the transfer source container 100 can be held between the seat 54 of the bucket 55 and the holding portion 73, corresponding to the transfer source container 100 having a different shape and size. That is, according to the liquid transfer device 10, the liquid can be transferred corresponding to the transfer source containers 100 having different shapes and sizes. At this time, in the bucket 55 in which the transfer source container 100 is housed, the stopper 20 inserted into the mouth of the transfer source container 100 is suppressed, and the bucket 55, the transfer source container 100, and the stopper 20 can be included and weighed. .. In the liquid transfer device 10, they are placed on the scale 70, and the mass of the liquid to be transferred can be grasped.

Next, a method of manufacturing a container containing a liquid, including an operation method of the liquid transfer device 10, will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 13 is a control system configuration diagram of the liquid transfer device 10. FIG. 14 is a flow chart of a manufacturing process of a container containing a liquid using the liquid transfer device 10. Note that FIG. 1 shows the configuration of the flow path system of the liquid transfer device 10.

The liquid transfer device 10 includes a control board 59. The control board 59 executes a program to control the movement of various devices so that the liquid transfer device 10 can process various functions. The control board 59 includes various memories for storing programs and data, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) for executing the programs. Solenoid valves 27, 28, 34, display units 61, operation buttons 62 to 68, buzzer 69, and scale 70 as various devices are electrically connected to the control board 59. As a program, for example, there is a "gas injection liquid quantitative transfer" mode. In this mode, gas is injected into the transfer destination container 200 at the start, and a set amount of liquid is transferred to the transfer destination container 200.

Using the "gas injection liquid quantitative transfer" mode of the liquid transfer device 10, the liquid contained in the transfer source container 100 (first container) is transferred to the transfer destination container 200 (second container) to the transfer destination container 200. An example of the process of storing the liquid will be described.

First, the liquid transfer device 10 is prepared (step S10). In the preparation, not only the gas source 13 (for example, a gas cylinder containing argon gas) is installed, but also the gas flow path 21 (first flow path), the liquid flow path 31 (second flow path), and the gas flow path 41 (third flow path). ) Is configured by connecting tubes. At that time, power is supplied to the liquid transfer device 10. By opening the gas valve 23 of the gas source 13, the gas can be supplied to the gas flow paths 21 and 41. The solenoid valves 27, 28, and 34 are closed in a normal state.

Subsequently, the transfer source container 100 and the transfer destination container 200 are set in the liquid transfer device 10 (step S20).

In the set of the transfer source container 100 (for example, a wine bottle) containing a liquid (for example, wine), first, the stopper 20 is inserted into the mouth of the transfer source container 100. At this time, since the container tube 33 is attached to the pipe 32 penetrating the plug 20, the plug 20 is inserted after the container tube 33 is inserted from the mouth of the transfer source container 100.

Next, the transfer source container 100 is placed on the seat 54 of the bucket 55, and the holding portion 73 (movable portion) is moved in the vertical direction to set the holding portion 73 on the upper side of the stopper 20. At this time, since the gas flow path 21 (pipe 22 and tube) and the liquid flow path 31 (pipe 32 and tube) extend from the plug 20, the opening portion 72 avoids them. As a result, the holding portion 73 can be held evenly with respect to the stopper 20 by its own weight without damaging the tube.

Next, the clamp portion 71 is locked by the lever 92. As a result, the movement of the holding portion 73 can be restrained. By using the holding portion 73 and the clamp portion 71 in this way, it is possible to prevent the stopper 20 from coming off from the mouth of the transfer source container 100. That is, if the transfer source container 100 can be accommodated in the bucket 55, the stopper 20 can be prevented from coming off corresponding to the transfer source container 100 having a different shape and size.

Further, in the set of the transfer destination container 200 containing no liquid, the transfer destination container 200 (for example, a small bottle) is placed on the seat 56, and the mouth of the transfer destination container 200 is covered with the protective cap 201 and set. At this time, the protective cap 201 can be passed through the straw 35 in advance, and the straw 35 can be inserted into the transfer destination container 200 before being covered with the protective cap 201. By using the protective cap 201, it is possible to prevent dust from entering the transfer destination container 200.

Subsequently, the operation button 66 is pressed in order to select the “gas injection liquid quantitative transfer” mode of the liquid transfer device 10 (step S30). In this mode, first, the amount of liquid to be transferred from the transfer destination container 100 to the transfer destination container 200, that is, the amount of liquid to be stored in the transfer destination container 200 is set by pressing the operation buttons 63 and 64 (increase / decrease buttons) (the operation buttons 63 and 64 (increase / decrease buttons) are pressed. Step S40). After the setting is completed, the operation button 62 is pressed to start the liquid transfer (step S50). At this time, the buzzer 69 can notify the user that the start has been started.

Next, gas is injected into the transfer destination container 200 via the gas flow path 41 to clean the transfer destination container 200 with gas (step S60). Specifically, the solenoid valve 28 is opened, and after a predetermined time (for example, about 1 to 2 seconds) has elapsed, the solenoid valve 28 is closed. By using an inert gas (for example, argon gas) heavier than the atmosphere as the gas, the entire transfer destination container 200 is filled with the inert gas while pushing out air from the transfer destination container 200 containing no liquid, and the container is filled. An inert gas can be brought into contact with the inner surface.

Next, gas is injected into the transfer source container 100 via the liquid flow path 21, and the liquid contained in the transfer source container 100 is transferred to the transfer destination container 200 via the liquid flow path 31 (step S70). Specifically, after the scale 70 is zero-adjusted, the solenoid valves 27 and 34 are opened, and after the set amount of liquid is transferred, the solenoid valves 27 and 34 are closed. The mass of the bucket 55 is measured by the scale 70, but since the liquid is sent out by the gas from the transfer source container 100 housed in the bucket 55, the change in the mass of the liquid can be measured. Weighed with a scale 70, and when the set amount is reached, the solenoid valve 27 is closed and the gas supply to the transfer source container 100 is stopped, but the pressure of the gas remaining in the transfer source container 100 causes the liquid to be released. There is a risk of flow from the transfer source container 100 to the transfer destination container 200. Therefore, by closing the solenoid valve 34 in addition to the solenoid valve 27, the measured value can be made accurate. That is, the content of the liquid container can be made more accurate.

Next, gas is injected into the transfer destination container 200 via the gas flow path 41 to fill the transfer destination container 200 with gas (step S80). Specifically, the solenoid valve 28 is opened, and after a predetermined time (for example, about 0.1 to 0.5 seconds) has elapsed, the solenoid valve 28 is closed. By using an inert gas (for example, argon gas) heavier than the atmosphere as the gas, the transfer destination container 200 can be filled with the inert gas so as to cover the liquid contained in the transfer destination container 200. Covering the liquid with an inert gas can prevent the liquid from oxidizing. Further, since the gas flow path 41 is connected to the branch pipe 43 in the middle of the liquid flow path 31, the liquid remaining in the straw 35 downstream of the branch pipe 43 is pushed out by the gas from the gas flow path 41. be able to.

Next, the transfer destination container 200 is plugged to complete the container containing the liquid (step S90). Specifically, the protective cap 201 is removed from the transfer destination container 200, the straw 35 is pulled out, and then the transfer destination container 200 is plugged (for example, a cork or a screw cap). As a result, the liquid transferred from the transfer source container 100 can be stored in the transfer destination container 200 (small bottle).

Next, it is determined whether to continuously store the liquid in another transfer destination container 200 (step S100). Specifically, when the liquid remains in the transfer source container 100, the liquid is stored in another transfer destination container 200, so that the transfer amount can be set repeatedly (step S40). .. As a result, the liquid can be distributed from the transfer source container 100 to the plurality of transfer destination containers 200. On the other hand, when no liquid remains in the transfer source container 100, the process using the liquid transfer device 10 is terminated.

After that, when transferring and distributing the liquid from the new transfer source container 100 to the plurality of transfer destination containers 200, even if the shape and size are different from those of the previous transfer source container 100, the transfer source container is transferred to the liquid transfer device 10. 100 can be set. By using the liquid transfer device 10, for example, wine is distributed from various wine bottles (transfer source container 100) opened at a wine tasting party or school, and divided into small bottles (transfer destination container 200). It can be stored and various wines can be provided to a plurality of users.

Further, according to the liquid transfer device 10, a container containing a liquid filled with an inert gas (for example, a bottled beverage, etc.) can be easily filled with an inert gas in a shorter time than when manually performed using a spray can containing an inert gas. ) Can be manufactured. In addition, since the storable transfer destination container (small bottle) can be filled with the inert gas more accurately, the liquid can be prevented from being oxidized and the flavor can be prevented from being impaired.

(Second Embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the case where the liquid is transferred after injecting the inert gas into the transfer destination container has been described. In the present embodiment, the case where the transferred liquid is treated on the spot without filling the transfer destination container with the inert gas will be described with reference to the drawings, focusing on the differences from the first embodiment. FIG. 15 is a block diagram of a flow path system of the liquid transfer device 10A according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The liquid transfer device 10A shown in FIG. 15 differs from the liquid transfer device 10 shown in FIG. 1 only in that there is no element constituting the gas flow path 41. That is, the liquid transfer device 10A is not configured to fill the transfer destination container 200 with the inert gas. For example, when a beverage such as wine as a liquid is used for drinking on the spot after being transferred to a glass (transfer destination container 200), the apparatus configuration can be simplified.

Next, a method of manufacturing a container containing a liquid, including an operation method of the liquid transfer device 10A, will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 16 is a flow chart of a manufacturing process of the liquid container 200 using the liquid transfer device 10A.

Using the "liquid quantitative transfer" mode of the liquid transfer device 10A, the liquid contained in the transfer source container 100 (first container) is transferred to the transfer destination container 200 (second container), and the liquid is transferred to the transfer destination container 200. An example of the storage process will be described.

First, the liquid transfer device 10A is prepared (step S210). In the preparation, not only the gas source 13 (for example, a gas cylinder containing argon gas) is installed, but also the tubes are connected to form the gas flow path 21 (first flow path) and the liquid flow path 31 (second flow path). .. At that time, power is supplied to the liquid transfer device 10A. By opening the gas valve 23 of the gas source 13, the gas can be supplied to the gas flow path 21. The solenoid valves 27 and 34 are closed in a normal state.

Subsequently, the transfer source container 100 and the transfer destination container 200 are set in the liquid transfer device 10A (step S220). This step is the same as the step S20 described in the operation of the liquid transfer device 10 with respect to the transfer source container 100, but a wine glass, for example, can be used as the transfer destination container 200.

Subsequently, the operation button 65 is pressed in order to select the “liquid quantitative transfer” mode of the liquid transfer device 10A (step S230). In this mode, first, the amount of liquid to be transferred from the transfer destination container 100 to the transfer destination container 200 is set by pressing the operation buttons 63 and 64 (increase / decrease buttons) (step S240). After the setting is completed, the operation button 62 is pressed to start the liquid transfer (step S250). At this time, the buzzer 69 can notify the user that the start has been started.

Next, the gas is injected into the transfer source container 100 via the gas flow path 21, and the liquid contained in the transfer source container 100 is transferred to the transfer destination container 200 via the liquid flow path 31 (step S260). Specifically, after the scale 70 is zero-adjusted, the solenoid valves 27 and 34 are opened, and after the set amount of liquid is transferred, the solenoid valves 27 and 34 are closed. This completes the container containing the liquid.

Next, it is determined whether to continuously transfer the liquid to another transfer destination container 200 (step S270). Specifically, when the liquid remains in the transfer source container 100, the liquid is transferred to another transfer destination container 200, so that the transfer amount can be set repeatedly (step S240). .. As a result, the liquid can be distributed from the transfer source container 100 to the plurality of transfer destination containers 200. On the other hand, when no liquid remains in the transfer source container 100, the process using the liquid transfer device 10A is terminated.

After that, when transferring and distributing the liquid from the new transfer source container 100 to the plurality of transfer destination containers 200, even if the shape and size are different from those of the previous transfer source container 100, the transfer source container is transferred to the liquid transfer device 10A. 100 can be set. By using the liquid transfer device 10A, for example, wine is distributed from various wine bottles (transfer source container 100) opened at a wine tasting party or school, and subdivided into wine glasses (transfer destination container 200). It is possible to provide various wines to a plurality of users.

(Third Embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the stopper 20 inserted into the mouth of the transfer source container 100 is suppressed, and in the bucket 55 accommodating the transfer source container 100, the weight of the retainer portion 73 provided on the bucket 55 and the lock of the clamp portion 71 are used. The case where the stopper 20 is suppressed has been described. In the present embodiment, the holding portion 73A itself is fixed to the bucket 55A, and the case where the stopper 20 is held down by the holding portion 73A will be described with reference to the drawings, focusing on the differences from the first embodiment. FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a main part schematically showing the bucket 55A. FIG. 18 is a top view schematically showing the bucket 55A. In FIG. 17, the transfer source container 100 is housed in the bucket 55A and the stopper 20 is suppressed, but elements such as the transfer source container 100 are omitted for ease of explanation.

The bucket 55A shown in FIG. 17 is different from the bucket 55 (FIG. 11) in that the toggle clamp 91 is not used and the holding portion 73A is fixed to the bucket 55A. The liquid transfer device 10B includes a bucket 55A and a holding portion 73A. The bucket 55A can accommodate the transfer source container 100 in the same manner as the bucket 55. For example, a plate is used as the holding portion 73A. The bucket 55A includes grooves 94 and 95 (recesses). On the other hand, the holding portion 73A includes protrusions 96 and 97. The retaining portion 73A is configured integrally with the bucket 55A by inserting the protrusions 96 and 97 into the grooves 94 and 95, respectively.

A plurality of grooves 94 of the bucket 55A are provided in parallel on the back surface portion 84 of the bucket 55A in two rows (one row, or a plurality of rows of three or more rows) in the vertical direction. Further, a plurality of grooves 95 of the bucket 55A are provided in a row in the vertical direction on each of the right side surface portion 85 and the left side surface portion 86 of the bucket 55A. The groove 95 is opened so as to be cut out from the front side of the bucket 55A. Further, the protrusion 96 of the holding portion 73A is provided at the end portion on the back surface side in accordance with the groove 94 formed in the bucket 55A. Further, the protrusion 97 of the holding portion 73A is provided at each end on the right side surface side and the left side surface side in accordance with the groove 95 formed in the bucket 55A.

The holding portion 73A is adjusted to the height of appropriate grooves 94 and 95 arranged vertically in the bucket 55A so as to be set on the upper side of the stopper 20 inserted into the mouth of the transfer source container 100. Then, the holding portion 73A is assembled to the bucket 55 by inserting the protrusions 96 and 97 into the grooves 94 and 95 from the front side to the back side of the bucket 55A.

Here, the liquid transfer device 10B may include a spacer 98. A plurality of grooves 94 and 95 of the bucket 55A are provided at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction, respectively. Therefore, depending on the height (height from the seat 54) of the stopper 20 inserted into the mouth of the transfer source container 100, a gap 101 may be formed between the stopper 20 and the holding portion 73A. In such a case, by inserting the spacer 98 into the gap 101, it is possible to prevent the stopper 20 from moving. Further, since the spacer 98 is formed in a wedge shape (formed in a tapered shape toward the back surface side), the spacer 98 can be adjusted according to the vertical dimension of the gap 101 and inserted into the gap 101. Since the holding portion 73 of the first embodiment is configured to be movable in the vertical direction, fine adjustment in the height direction is easy even without a spacer 98 or the like.

Further, the holding portion 73A has an opening portion 72A that is chipped in the horizontal direction and comes out in the vertical direction. When there is a gas flow path 21 (corresponding to the pipe 22) and a liquid flow path 31 (corresponding to the pipe 32) extending upward through the plug 20, the gas flow path 21 is opened at the opening portion 72A. And the holding portion 73A can be set on the upper side of the stopper 20 while avoiding the liquid flow path 31. Since the opening portion 72A is opened toward the back side while being set in the bucket 55A, the holding portion 73A can be assembled to the bucket 55A without interfering with the pipes 22 and 32.

Further, the spacer 98 has an opening portion 99 that is chipped in the horizontal direction and comes out in the vertical direction. When there is a gas flow path 21 (corresponding to the pipe 22) and a liquid flow path 31 (corresponding to the pipe 32) extending upward through the plug 20, the gas flow path 21 is opened at the opening portion 99. And the liquid flow path 31 can be avoided and inserted between the stopper 20 and the holding portion 73A. Since the opening portion 99 is opened toward the back side while being set in the bucket 55A, the spacer 98 can be inserted into the gap 101 without interfering with the pipes 22 and 32.

In this way, the holding portion 73A is set on the upper side of the stopper 20. The stopper 20 inserted into the mouth of the transfer source container 100 is restrained by the holding portion 73A set in the bucket 55A from above. Since the liquid transfer device 10B transfers the liquid by gas pressure feeding type, the mouth of the transfer source container 100 is closed by the stopper 20, and the internal pressure of the transfer source container 100 rises due to the gas supply, but the stopper 20 is removed by the holding portion 73A. Can be prevented. Further, if the transfer source container 100 can be accommodated in the bucket 55A, the transfer source container 100 can be held between the seat 54 of the bucket 55A and the holding portion 73A in response to the transfer source container 100 having a different shape and size. Can be done. That is, in the liquid transfer device 10B, the liquid can be transferred corresponding to the transfer source containers 100 having different shapes and sizes.

Although the present invention has been specifically described above based on the embodiments, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and can be variously modified without departing from the gist thereof.

In the above-described embodiment, a case where a wine bottle (capacity: 750 ml) containing wine is used as the transfer source container containing the liquid has been described. Not limited to this, a magnum bottle containing wine (capacity 1500 ml), a bottle containing sake (capacity 1800 ml, height 400 mm, JIS S2350: 2014 "Glass bottle with capacity display (bottle)" "JS-52" (Refer to "1.8 liter round bottle") or 4 bottles (capacity: 720 ml, height: about 295 mm) may be used. As the liquid, in addition to alcoholic beverages such as wine, sake, whiskey, and shochu, non-alcoholic beverages such as juice and seasonings such as soy sauce and mirin may be used. Further, the transfer source container is not limited to a glass bottle such as a wine bottle or a one-box bottle, and may be a case where a plastic bottle such as PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PE (polyethylene), or PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is used. In addition to glass bottles and plastic bottles, can bottles, pouches (packed in sachets), packs, and the like may be used as the transfer destination container in which the liquid can be stored. By using the liquid transfer device of the present invention, it is possible to manufacture a liquid-containing container (transfer destination container) capable of storing the transferred liquid.

In the above embodiment, the case where argon gas (inert gas) is used as the gas has been described. Not limited to this, as the inert gas, in addition to argon gas, nitrogen gas, helium gas, a mixed gas containing these, or the like may be used. In particular, by using a gas that does not contain oxygen, it is possible to prevent the oxidation of liquids (for example, wine and sake). It should be noted that oxygen and carbon dioxide gas are not excluded, and these can also be applied.

In the above-described embodiment, the configuration capable of transferring the liquid from one transfer source container to one transfer destination container, replacing the transfer destination container, and sequentially distributing the liquid has been described. Not limited to this, the configuration may be such that the liquid can be simultaneously distributed from one transfer source container to a plurality of transfer destination containers such as two.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the holding portion as the movable portion can be manually moved in the vertical direction has been described. Not limited to this, the holding portion (movable portion) may be configured to be automatically movable and controlled. For example, a ball screw can be used as the moving mechanism. In this case, a screw shaft may be applied to the fixed shaft shown in the above embodiment, and a nut may be applied to the slider to control the screw shaft by a motor.

In the above-described embodiment, a case where a shaft that can move in the horizontal direction is provided as a clamp portion that holds down the plug has been described. Not limited to this, a force may be applied to the holding portion (movable portion) from above. For example, instead of using a shaft, one end of the spring is attached to the upper support portion and the other end of the spring is attached to the slider by passing the fixed shaft shown in the above embodiment through the spring. A restraint is connected to the slider. According to this, when the holding portion is set on the upper side of the stopper, a force is applied to the holding portion from the upper side by the spring. In this way, a clamp portion that suppresses the plug can also be configured.

In the above-described embodiment, a case where the bucket is formed as a housing (frame) by processing a stainless steel plate has been described. Not limited to this, the bucket may be resin-molded to accommodate the transfer source container.

10: Liquid transfer device 13: Gas source 20: Plug 21: Gas flow path (first flow path)
31: Liquid flow path (second flow path)
55: Bucket 100: Transfer source container (first container)
200: Transfer destination container (second container)

Claims (7)

A liquid transfer device having a function of transferring a liquid from a first container to a second container by gas from a gas source.
A first flow path leading to the gas source and the other leading to the first container, and a second flow path leading to the first container and the other to the second container pass through. With a stopper
A bucket for holding the stopper inserted into the mouth of the first container and accommodating the first container, and
It has a shaft that can move in the horizontal direction, and is provided with a clamp portion that is in contact with the upper side of the stopper.
The shaft is in contact with the bucket and the clamp portion holds the stopper.
A liquid transfer device characterized by the fact that. A liquid transfer device having a function of transferring a liquid from a first container to a second container by gas from a gas source.
A first flow path leading to the gas source and the other leading to the first container, and a second flow path leading to the first container and the other to the second container pass through. With a stopper
A bucket for holding the stopper inserted into the mouth of the first container and accommodating the first container, and
It is provided with a holding part having an opening part that is chipped in the horizontal direction and comes out in the vertical direction .
The holding portion is set on the upper side of the plug while avoiding the first flow path and the second flow path by the opening portion.
A liquid transfer device characterized by the fact that. A liquid transfer device having a function of transferring a liquid from a first container to a second container by gas from a gas source.
A first flow path leading to the gas source and the other leading to the first container, and a second flow path leading to the first container and the other to the second container pass through. With a stopper
A bucket for holding the stopper inserted into the mouth of the first container and accommodating the first container, and
A pair of guides extending vertically in the bucket,
The pair of guides are provided with a movable portion that can be moved.
The first container is housed in the bucket so that the stopper is located between the pair of guides in a front view.
The movable part is set on the upper side of the stopper.
A liquid transfer device characterized by the fact that. Equipped with a scale on which the bucket can be placed
It has a function of measuring a change in the mass of the first container housed in the bucket with the scale.
The liquid transfer device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. One is provided with a third flow path leading to the gas source and the other is connected to the middle of the second flow path.
It has a function of supplying gas from the gas source to the second container via the third flow path.
The liquid transfer device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. In the method for manufacturing a container containing a liquid using the liquid transfer device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
The step of transferring the liquid contained in the first container to the second container and storing the liquid in the second container is included.
A method for manufacturing a container containing a liquid. The step of injecting an inert gas heavier than air into the second container is included.
The method for manufacturing a container containing a liquid according to claim 6.

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