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JPH0248947Y2
JPH0248947Y2 JP2467388U JP2467388U JPH0248947Y2 JP H0248947 Y2 JPH0248947 Y2 JP H0248947Y2 JP 2467388 U JP2467388 U JP 2467388U JP 2467388 U JP2467388 U JP 2467388U JP H0248947 Y2 JPH0248947 Y2 JP H0248947Y2
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【考案の詳細な説明】 [産業上の利用分野] この考案は飲料自動販売機に係り、更に詳述す
れば原料の酸化および雑菌の発生をなくす機能を
付加した原料ストツカを備えた飲料自動販売機に
おける原料ストツク装置に関する。
[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field] This invention relates to a beverage vending machine, and more specifically, a beverage vending machine equipped with a raw material stocker with the added function of eliminating oxidation of raw materials and the generation of germs. This invention relates to a raw material storage device in a machine.

[従来の技術] 飲料自動販売機としては例えば特公昭55−
37798号公報に記載されているものがある。
[Prior art] As a beverage vending machine, for example, the
There is one described in Publication No. 37798.

このものは顧客によつて選択された濃縮された
原料液に加熱あるいは冷却した希釈液を砂糖やク
リームと共に飲料販売用のコツプ内で混合する
か、一旦ミキシングボール内で混合して販売用の
紙コツプに取出して販売する形式のものである。
This product is made by mixing the concentrated raw material liquid selected by the customer with a heated or cooled diluted liquid with sugar and cream in a pot for selling beverages, or by mixing it in a mixing bowl and then printing it into paper for sale. It is a type of product that can be taken out and sold in small pots.

しかし、飲料自動販売機としては何杯分かの原
料を原料ストツカに貯蔵しておくと共にストツカ
内の原料が少なくなると補給する必要があるが原
料が液体だと取扱い性が悪いため、最近では粉体
あるいは顆粒状のものが用いられている。
However, as a beverage vending machine, it is necessary to store raw materials for several drinks in a raw material stocker, and to replenish the raw materials in the stocker when they run low, but liquid raw materials are difficult to handle, so recently powdered Body or granule form is used.

このような不都合を解決するものとして、実開
昭62−192475号公報に記載されているものもあ
る。
There is also a method described in Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-open No. 192475/1983 as a solution to such inconveniences.

この従来技術は購入者によつて選択された量の
原料を自動的に取出す機能を有する原料ストツカ
と、該ストツカの原料送出口を前記原料の送出時
のみ開放し前記送出時以外の時はこの送出口を封
止する送出口封止機構と、定圧弁を備え前記送出
以外は封止された前記ストツカ内に時間々隔をお
いて不活性ガスを自動的に注入して原料の酸化を
防止し雑菌の発生を阻止するようにした原料の変
質防止機構を備えた飲料自動販売機である。
This conventional technology includes a raw material stocker having a function of automatically taking out raw materials in an amount selected by the purchaser, and a raw material delivery port of the stocker that is opened only when the raw materials are being delivered, and is opened at other times than when the raw materials are being delivered. An inert gas is automatically injected at time intervals into the stocker, which is equipped with an outlet sealing mechanism that seals the outlet and a constant pressure valve, and is sealed except for the outlet to prevent oxidation of the raw material. This beverage vending machine is equipped with a mechanism to prevent deterioration of raw materials to prevent the generation of germs.

[考案が解決しようとする課題] 上記した変質防止機構では送出口封止機構を必
要とするので構造複雑かつコスト高となるという
大きな問題点がある。
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] The above deterioration prevention mechanism requires an outlet sealing mechanism, which poses a major problem in that the structure is complicated and the cost is high.

またストツカの開口部に取付ける蓋とストツカ
との間に生じる少許の間隙からストツカ内に空気
が入りストツカ内の飲用原料が酸化してしまい、
例えばコーヒー等の飲料の味や香りが大きく損な
われたり、梅雨時には粉末原料にブロツキング現
象が生じて粉体のカタマリができたり、細菌が繁
殖して腐敗することもあるという多くの問題点が
ある。
In addition, air can enter the stocker through a small gap between the lid attached to the opening of the stocker and the stocker, causing oxidation of the drinking materials inside the stocker.
For example, there are many problems such as the taste and aroma of beverages such as coffee are significantly impaired, the blocking phenomenon occurs in powdered raw materials during the rainy season, causing the powder to clump, and bacteria may propagate and spoil. .

この考案は上記問題点を解決することを目的と
する。
This invention aims to solve the above problems.

[課題を解決するための手段] 上記したこの考案の目的は、購入者によつて選
択された量の原料を原料送出口より自動的に取出
す原料送り出し機構を設けた原料ストツカと、該
ストツカ内に原料を補給するための開口部を塞ぐ
蓋と、前記原料ストツカの上部に配設され、不活
性ガス供給源に着脱可能なガス供給口と、前記原
料ストツカの底部に配設された排気孔を塞ぐネツ
ト状部材と、このネツト状部材を経て不活性ガス
を排気するための排気ポンプとからなる原料変質
防止機構を備えることで達成される。
[Means for Solving the Problems] The purpose of this invention described above is to provide a raw material stocker equipped with a raw material delivery mechanism that automatically takes out the amount of raw material selected by the purchaser from the raw material delivery port, and a lid that closes an opening for supplying raw materials to the raw material stocker; a gas supply port that is disposed at the top of the raw material stocker and is detachable to an inert gas supply source; and an exhaust hole that is disposed at the bottom of the raw material stocker. This is achieved by providing a raw material deterioration prevention mechanism consisting of a net-like member that closes the net-like member and an exhaust pump that exhausts inert gas through the net-like member.

[作用] この考案の飲料自動販売機における原料ストツ
ク装置では不活性ガス供給源とガス供給口とを接
続し、ストツカ内で低圧で微量の不活性ガス(炭
酸ガス)を供給し、ストツカの底部から排気する
ことでストツカ内の原料中に浸透させると共に、
ストツカ上部の空間にガス層を形成することで原
料が直接空気に触れないようにし、原料の酸化変
質やブロツキングを簡単かつコスト安に防ぐこと
ができる。
[Function] In the raw material stocking device for a beverage vending machine of this invention, an inert gas supply source and a gas supply port are connected, and a trace amount of inert gas (carbon dioxide gas) is supplied at low pressure inside the stocker. By exhausting the air, it penetrates into the raw material inside the stocker, and
By forming a gas layer in the space above the stocker, raw materials are prevented from coming into direct contact with the air, and oxidative deterioration and blocking of raw materials can be easily and inexpensively prevented.

[考案の実施例] この考案の飲料自動販売機1は、第1図に示す
ように、販売機筐体2の前扉3にはデイスプレイ
部4と、選択釦5と、料金投入口6と、ホツト用
およびコールド用カツプの取出口7と、前記ホツ
トあるいはコールド用カツプのセツト口9が設け
られている。
[Embodiment of the invention] As shown in FIG. 1, the beverage vending machine 1 of this invention includes a display section 4, a selection button 5, a charge slot 6, and a front door 3 of a vending machine housing 2. , an outlet 7 for hot and cold cups, and a set opening 9 for the hot or cold cup.

前扉3を開けると第2図に示すように、筐体2
の上方には上水道からの水を一定量貯える水カセ
ツトタンク10が配設され、その下方には前記タ
ンクから給水パイプ11を介して水の補給を受け
熱湯を作るヒータタンク12と、メインコツク1
3、コーヒー、紅茶、オレンジ等のインスタント
原料bを湿気ないように貯蔵する原料ストツカ1
4〜17が配設されている。
When the front door 3 is opened, the housing 2 will open as shown in Figure 2.
A water cassette tank 10 for storing a certain amount of water from the water supply is arranged above, and below it a heater tank 12 for receiving water supply from the tank via a water supply pipe 11 and producing hot water, and a main tank 1.
3. Raw material stocker 1 for storing instant raw materials b such as coffee, tea, oranges, etc. in a moisture-free manner
4 to 17 are arranged.

また前記水カセツトタンク10より給水パイプ
18を介して水の供給を受けこれを凍らすアイス
メーカ及びクラツシヤ付アイスストツカ19とが
配置され右上方にはホツトあるいはコールド用の
カツプを収納したカツプストツカ20〜22が配
設されている。
Also, an ice maker and ice stocker with crusher 19 which receive water from the water cassette tank 10 through a water supply pipe 18 and freeze it are arranged, and in the upper right corner are cup stockers 20 to 22 which store hot or cold cups. is installed.

さらに左側方にはメインコツク26付の炭酸ガ
ス等の不活性ガス供給源27が配設され、前記不
汚性ガス供給源であるボンベはガス供給パイプ2
8を通して後述するように前記原料ストツカ14
〜17内に低圧で微量の不活性ガスを一定時間毎
に一定量送出し得るようになつており、下方には
金網で作られたカツプ置台29が設けられてい
る。
Furthermore, an inert gas supply source 27 such as carbon dioxide gas with a main tank 26 is arranged on the left side, and the cylinder serving as the dirty gas supply source is connected to the gas supply pipe 2.
As described below through 8, the raw material stocker 14
A small amount of inert gas at low pressure can be sent into the chamber 17 at regular intervals, and a cup holder 29 made of wire mesh is provided below.

また前記カツプ置台上にセツト口9を通して置
かれたカツプa(a1〜a3)にヒータタンク1
2から熱湯を注入する電磁弁付きの熱湯注入パイ
プ30と、各原料ストツカ14〜17から原料を
前記カツプaに取出す仕切板31a付きの原料シ
ユータ31と、前記カツプa内にクラツシヤで粉
砕した氷をアイスストツカ19より取出すアイス
シユータ32と、前記カツプ置台29を支持する
こぼれた廃液を溜める廃液溜め33とが配設なら
びに配置されている。
In addition, a heater tank 1 is placed on the cups a (a1 to a3) placed on the cup holder through the set opening 9.
A hot water injection pipe 30 with a solenoid valve for injecting hot water from 2, a raw material chute 31 with a partition plate 31a for taking out raw materials from each raw material stocker 14 to 17 into the cup a, and ice crushed by a crusher in the cup a. An ice shooter 32 for taking out ice from the ice stocker 19, and a waste liquid reservoir 33 for supporting the cup holder 29 and storing spilled waste liquid are provided and arranged.

この考案の原料ストツカ14〜17内に貯蔵さ
れた原料の湿気や酸化ならびに雑菌の発生を防止
する原料変質防止機構50としては、第3図乃至
第6図に示すように、ストツカ34の底部側にス
クリユーコンベアのような原料送り出し機構35
を送出口36と背面板37との間に配設し、開口
部にはOリング等の気密封止部材38を介してま
たは介さずに蓋39が取付けられ、原料ストツカ
34の開口部側にはガス供給パイプ28に着脱可
能なワンタツチコネクタ40Aを有するガス供給
口40が設けられている。
As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, the raw material deterioration prevention mechanism 50 that prevents moisture and oxidation of the raw materials stored in the raw material stockers 14 to 17 and the generation of bacteria is provided on the bottom side of the stocker 34, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 6. A raw material delivery mechanism 35 such as a screw conveyor
is disposed between the outlet 36 and the back plate 37, and a lid 39 is attached to the opening with or without an airtight sealing member 38 such as an O-ring, and a A gas supply port 40 having a one-touch connector 40A that can be attached to and detached from the gas supply pipe 28 is provided.

またこの原料ストツカ34の底部cには排気孔
dを塞ぐネツト状部材eが交換可能に取付けてあ
り、このネツト状部材eを経て不活性ガスGを排
気するための排気ポンプPが漏斗状部材fを介し
て取付けられている。
A net-like member e that closes the exhaust hole d is replaceably attached to the bottom c of the raw material stocker 34, and an exhaust pump P for exhausting the inert gas G through the net-like member e is connected to a funnel-like member. It is attached via f.

そしてガス供給パイプを経て供給された不活性
ガスGが原料内に浸透し、排気ポンプPで強制的
に緩徐に排気し得るようにしてある。
Then, the inert gas G supplied through the gas supply pipe permeates into the raw material, and can be forcibly and slowly evacuated by the exhaust pump P.

さらにガス供給パイプ28には電磁弁43が取
付けられており、第5図に示すようにタイマー4
4により個々に制御され不活性ガスGをストツカ
14〜17に前述の如く定時間毎に自動供給し得
るように構成されている。
Furthermore, a solenoid valve 43 is attached to the gas supply pipe 28, and a timer 43 is attached to the gas supply pipe 28, as shown in FIG.
4, so that the inert gas G can be automatically supplied to the stockers 14 to 17 at regular intervals as described above.

この考案の飲料自動販売機の原料ストツカ内に
ストツクされた原料の湿気、酸化および湿気によ
る雑菌の発生を阻止する原料の変質防止機構50
は、以上の如く構成されており、前記原料送り出
し機構35にクラツチ45を介して接続したモー
タ46が購入者の選択釦の押下に従つて回転し始
める。
A raw material deterioration prevention mechanism 50 that prevents moisture, oxidation, and the generation of bacteria due to moisture in the raw materials stored in the raw material stocker of the beverage vending machine of this invention.
The motor 46 is constructed as described above, and the motor 46 connected to the raw material delivery mechanism 35 via the clutch 45 starts rotating when the purchaser presses the selection button.

この回転で送出口36より原料送り出し機構3
5の回転数で定る送り出し量の原料bが原料シユ
ータ31を通して予じめカツプ置台29上に置か
れたカツプa内に送出され、以下ヒータタンク1
2あるいはヒータタンク12とアイスストツカ1
9より熱湯あるいは少量の熱湯が出たあと水と氷
が供給され、ホツトあるいはアイスコーヒができ
る。
With this rotation, the raw material sending mechanism 3 is delivered from the sending port 36.
The raw material b in a feed amount determined by the rotation speed of 5 is fed through the raw material shooter 31 into the cup a placed in advance on the cup holder 29.
2 or heater tank 12 and ice stocker 1
After hot water or a small amount of boiling water is dispensed from step 9, water and ice are supplied to make hot or iced coffee.

この原料変質防止機構50は、前述のような自
販機の通常の動作以外の時に、第5図に示すよう
にタイマー44が動作し、不活性ガスボンベ27
から不活性ガスGをストツカ14〜17内に噴出
供給し、内圧を高めるとともにポンプPでストツ
カ内の酸素を追い出して不活性ガスGと置換し、
前記ガスGの吹込により原料bの酸化を防ぐと共
に原料bを常にふんわりさせて通気性をよくし湿
気や雑菌の発生を阻止する。
This raw material deterioration prevention mechanism 50 operates when a timer 44 operates as shown in FIG.
Inert gas G is jetted and supplied into the stockers 14 to 17 to increase the internal pressure, and at the same time, the pump P expels the oxygen in the stockers and replaces it with inert gas G.
By blowing the gas G, the raw material b is prevented from being oxidized, and the raw material b is constantly kept fluffy to improve air permeability and prevent the generation of moisture and germs.

[考案の効果] 以上述べたようにこの考案は前述した課題を解
決するための手段を採用したので、原料を湿気お
よびその結果生じる雑菌の発生をなくすと共に、
原料の酸化をストツカ内の酸素濃度を不活性ガス
の吹込みとポンプPによる緩徐な排気によつて薄
めることで防止すると共に、不活性ガス供給時の
断熱膨張によるガス温の低下により、原料を若干
冷却でき、常に風味の変化のない飲料を購入者に
対し提供でき、機構的にも簡単でストツカ内への
原料の補給が容易で、既設の飲料販売機の原料ス
トツカに対する改造も安価に実施できる等の効果
を有する。
[Effects of the invention] As mentioned above, this invention adopts the means to solve the above-mentioned problems, so it eliminates moisture in the raw materials and the resulting generation of bacteria, and
Oxidation of the raw material is prevented by diluting the oxygen concentration in the stocker by blowing inert gas and slow evacuation by pump P, and by lowering the gas temperature due to adiabatic expansion when inert gas is supplied, the raw material is It can be slightly cooled and can always provide the purchaser with a beverage that does not change in flavor.It is mechanically simple and it is easy to replenish raw materials into the stocker.It is also possible to modify the raw material stocker of existing beverage vending machines at low cost. It has the effect of being able to.

また請求項2によれば原料ストツカを小型軽量
かつ安価に実施できる。
Further, according to the second aspect, the raw material stocker can be implemented in a small size, light weight, and at low cost.

さらに請求項3によれば炭酸飲料自動販売機に
応用した場合、炭酸ガスボンベを炭酸飲料用と、
本考案の変質防止機構用とに兼用できるという効
果を有する。
Furthermore, according to claim 3, when applied to a carbonated beverage vending machine, the carbon dioxide gas cylinder is used for carbonated beverages;
It has the effect that it can also be used for the deterioration prevention mechanism of the present invention.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of the drawing]

図はいずれもこの考案の一実施例を示すもの
で、第1図は飲料自動販売機の外観図、第2図は
前扉を除いて内部機構を見えるようにした販売機
の構成図、第3図は原料ストツカの外観図、第4
図および第5図は原料ストツカの断面図、第6図
は制御回路の構成図である。 14〜17,34……原料ストツカ、27……
不活性ガス供給源、35……原料送り出し機構、
36……原料送出口、39……蓋、40……ガス
供給口、50……変質防止機構、P……排気ポン
プ、b……原料、G……不活性ガス、d……排気
孔、e……ネツト状部材、c……原料ストツカの
底部。
The figures show one embodiment of this invention; Fig. 1 is an external view of a beverage vending machine, Fig. 2 is a configuration diagram of the vending machine with the internal mechanism visible except for the front door, and Fig. Figure 3 is an external view of the raw material stocker, Figure 4
5 and 5 are cross-sectional views of the raw material stocker, and FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of the control circuit. 14-17, 34... Raw material stock, 27...
Inert gas supply source, 35...raw material delivery mechanism,
36... Raw material delivery port, 39... Lid, 40... Gas supply port, 50... Alteration prevention mechanism, P... Exhaust pump, b... Raw material, G... Inert gas, d... Exhaust hole, e... Net-like member, c... Bottom of raw material stocker.

Claims (1)

【実用新案登録請求の範囲】 1 粉末あるいは顆粒状の原料を保存する原料ス
トツカと、原料送り出し機構と、液体供給機構
とを備えた飲料自動販売機において、購入者に
よつて選択された量の原料bを原料送出口36
から自動的に取出す原料送り出し機構35を設
けた原料ストツカ14〜17,34と、該スト
ツカの原料を補給するための開口部を塞ぐ蓋3
9と、前記原料ストツカの上部に配設され不活
性ガス供給源27に着脱可能なガス供給口40
と、前記原料ストツカの底部cに配設された排
気孔dを塞ぐネツト状部材eと、このネツト状
部材eを経て不活性ガスGを排気するための排
気ポンプPとからなる原料変質防止機構50を
備えた飲料自動販売機における原料ストツク装
置。 2 原料送り出し機構35がスクリユーコンベア
であることを特徴とする請求項1記載の飲料自
動販売機における原料ストツク装置。 3 不活性ガスGが炭酸ガスであることを特徴と
する請求項1または2記載の飲料自動販売機に
おける原料ストツク装置。
[Claims for Utility Model Registration] 1. A beverage vending machine equipped with a raw material stocker for storing powdered or granular raw materials, a raw material delivery mechanism, and a liquid supply mechanism, which dispenses the amount selected by the purchaser. The raw material b is sent to the raw material outlet 36
A raw material stocker 14 to 17, 34 provided with a raw material delivery mechanism 35 that automatically takes out the raw material from the stocker, and a lid 3 that closes the opening for replenishing the raw material of the stocker.
9, and a gas supply port 40 disposed above the raw material stocker and detachable from the inert gas supply source 27.
, a net-like member e that closes an exhaust hole d provided at the bottom c of the raw material stocker, and an exhaust pump P for exhausting the inert gas G through the net-like member e. A raw material storage device in a beverage vending machine equipped with 50. 2. The raw material storage device for a beverage vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the raw material delivery mechanism 35 is a screw conveyor. 3. The raw material storage device for a beverage vending machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the inert gas G is carbon dioxide gas.
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