JPH04114683U - beverage extraction equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Structure] An extraction cartridge 2 in which coffee bean powder 2b is pre-filled is produced. A drying table 17 in the form of a net shelf is provided to transfer the extraction cartridge 2 extracted with hot water 10a to the waste receiving part 3a. A dryer 6 is provided for drying the residue of coffee bean powder 2b in the extraction cartridge 2 on the drying stand 17 with hot air. [Effects] Since the water content of the residue of the coffee bean powder 2b is reduced, spoilage of the residue of the coffee bean powder 2b accumulated in the waste receiving portion 3a is reduced, and the generation of abnormal odors due to decay is avoided.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention relates to a beverage extraction device for vending machines that uses raw materials such as coffee bean powder. It is something that

0002

[Conventional technology]

In recent years, as people's preference for authenticity has increased, coffee vending machines are also becoming less traditional. Drip coffee with coffee bean powder instead of using stunt coffee powder Vending machines are known that use the brewing method to brew coffee for each order and then serve the coffee. . For example, the coffee brewing device in such a vending machine is as shown in Fig. 3. A paper filter 22 wound into a roll is placed at the bottom of the raw material receiving tray. After coffee bean powder is supplied to the container 21 as the raw material powder, the raw material receiver 21 is extracted. Move it below the container 25. Subsequently, the extraction container 25 is placed at the upper end of the raw material receiver 21. Then, hot water is supplied from the hot water supply device 30 into the extraction container 25. Then, the coffee bean powder and hot water are mixed in the raw material receiver 21 and the extraction container 25. By combining, coffee is extracted from the coffee bean powder.

0003 Here, by applying air pressure into the extraction container 25 with the air pump 24, The extracted coffee is filtered through a paper filter 22. In this way, The dispensed coffee is supplied to the cup through the brewing nozzle 28.

0004 After this, the part used for extraction is sent out from the paper filter 22, and the unused part is While the coffee bean powder residue 29 is placed in the standby position, the extracted coffee bean powder residue 29 is placed in the raw material receiver. The container 21 moves and is discharged to the waste receiving section 27.

[0005]

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

However, in the above configuration, the extracted coffee bean powder residue 29 contains water. The coffee accumulated in the waste receptacle 27 is discharged to the waste receptacle 27. - The problem is that the bean powder residue 29 rots and becomes unsanitary.

[0006]

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to solve the above problems, the beverage extraction device of the present invention has been developed to After the cartridge containing the raw material is extracted with hot water or other extraction water, it is placed in a waste container. In the beverage extraction device that is transported to the brewing section, the cassette of the cartridge after extraction is A drying means is provided for drying the raw material using hot air or the like when it is transported to the receiving section. It is characterized by the presence of

[0007]

[Effect]

According to the above configuration, the raw material in the extraction cartridge after extraction uses extraction water. However, it is dried by a drying means during transportation to the waste receiving section. Therefore, It is possible to reduce the moisture content of the raw material in the waste receiving part.

[0008]

【Example】

An embodiment of the present invention will be described as follows based on FIGS. 1 and 2. It is. In the beverage brewing device, as shown in FIG. is installed, and a substantially cylindrical extractor is installed above the center of the conveyor table 4, which is the standby position of the extractor table 1. The outlet container 5 is also a cart in which the raw powder is enclosed above one end of the conveyor table 4. The cartridge storage section 18 in which the ridge 2 is stored is further connected to the transport table on the opposite side. Push up the cartridge 2 to the other end 4a using the movement of the extractor table 1, and then A cartridge push-out plate 16 is arranged as an ejection mechanism for pushing out the cartridge into the cartridge receiving container 3. It is. Note that the extraction table 1 is provided with a motor (not shown) and a gear 19. On the other hand, a rack 19a that meshes with the gear 19 is installed on the transport platform 1a. By rotating the gear 19, the extraction table 1 is moved.

[0009] Cartridge 2 is made of heat-resistant resin or the like and is formed into a slightly thick approximately disk shape. A radially outward flange-shaped collar portion 2a is formed at the upper end thereof, while It has a mesh on its top surface and a fine paper filter on its bottom surface. Grinded coffee bean powder (raw material) sandwiched between a wire mesh and a paper filter 2b is enclosed and held. Further, in the cartridge storage section 18, the cartridge The jigs 2 are loaded from the top and stored vertically with the collars 2a facing up. The lowermost cartridge 2 is placed in the lower end of the cartridge storage section 18 of A carry-out mechanism 18a is installed that uses the portion 2a to drop the pieces one by one.

0010 On the other hand, a circular opening end 5a that fits the collar 2a is formed at the lower end of the extraction container 5. When the extraction container 5 is lowered, its open end 5a touches the cartridge on the extraction table 1. It is pressed against the extraction stand 1 with the collar 2a of the edge 2 in between, and is injected into the extraction container 5. It is molded to prevent extracted water such as hot water from leaking outside.

[0011] The mechanism for raising and lowering the extraction container 5 is vertically installed in the center of the upper surface of the extraction container 5. a cylinder 9a, a spring 9 that biases the cylinder 9a downward, and a spring 9 that urges the cylinder 9a downward; A lever 8 whose one end is loosely fitted in order to move the cylinder 9a up and down, and the lever 8 A lever that comes into contact with the other end of the lever 8 and moves it up and down via the pivot in the center of the bar 8. It consists of a cam 7 and a motor 7a that rotates the cam 7.

0012 Further, on the top surface of the extraction container 5, an air inlet from an air pump 14 and a hot water supply device 1 are provided. 0, an air vent hole 11 is provided adjacent to the hot water inlet, and Furthermore, inside the extraction container 5, there is a valve 13 that closes the hot water inlet and the air vent hole 11 at the same time. is installed, and this valve 13 is operated by a solenoid 12 installed at the top of the extraction container 5. It works.

[0013] The waste receiving container 3 described above is formed into a cylindrical shape with openings at both the upper and lower ends, and is easy to transport. It is arranged adjacent to the other end 4a of the feeding table, and the upper stage and the inside of this waste receiving container 3 are A net-shelf-like drying stand 17 is installed in the middle, and each drying stand 17. It is rotatable between a horizontal position and a downward vertical position by the drive source 17a. . In addition, a box-shaped waste receiving part 3a is removably installed at the lower end of the waste receiving container 3. be done.

[0014] Then, hot air is blown from below onto the middle drying table 17 into the waste receiving container 3. A dryer (drying means) 6 is provided for drying. Therefore, the dryer The air outlet 6 is installed on the wall of the waste receiving container 3 slightly below the middle drying table 17. ing. This dryer 6 has a fan motor 6a and a heater installed on its air path. It consists of a tar 6b.

[0015] The operation of the beverage brewing device as described above will now be described. First, extractor in standby position When the stand 1 moves to the position of the cartridge storage section 18, the cartridge 2 is moved to the unloading machine. One piece is carried out to the extraction stand 1 by the mechanism 18a. The extraction table 1 has a circular hole, and this The raw material enclosing part of the cartridge 2 fits into the hole, and the collar part 2a of the cartridge 2 It will be in a state where it will be held.

[0016] Next, the extraction table 1 moves below the extraction container 5, and then the motor 7a is rotated. When the cam 7 rotates and the lever 8 swings, the force of the spring 9 causes the cylinder to move. Push down the under 9a. As a result, the extraction container 5 moves downward and the extraction container 5 moves downward. The open end 5a, which is the bottom of the brewing container 5, is pressed against the top surface of the brewing table 1. At this time, The collar 2a of the cartridge 2 is sandwiched between the extraction container 5 and the top surface of the extraction table 1. state.

[0017] After that, as shown in FIG. 2, hot water is supplied into the extraction container 5 from the hot water supply device 10. After the hot water is finished, pull up the valve 13 using the solenoid 12 so as to close the air vent hole 11. Then, the inside of the extraction container 5 is sealed. Subsequently, the air pump 14 is operated and the extraction container 5 is Apply air pressure inside. This pressure causes the hot water (extracted water) 10a in the extraction container 5 to Coffee is extracted by permeating the coffee bean powder 2b in the torridge 2, and the coffee is filtered by a paper filter on the bottom of the cartridge 2. Here, the car Coffee is supplied into a cup 15 placed in advance below the tray 2.

[0018] Next, after the coffee has been extracted, the operation of the air pump 14 is stopped, and the solenoid 1 2 is turned off and valve 13 is lowered. After that, as shown in Fig. 1, the motor 7a is As it rotates, the cam 7 also rotates, pushing down the lever 8 and pushing the cylinder 9a. and pull up the extraction container 5. Next, move extraction table 1 and Due to the movement, the cartridge pushing plate 16 that is in contact with the front end of the extraction table 1 rotates, and the cartridge The cartridge 2 is pushed up from the bottom and carried out to the drying table 17 on the upper stage.

[0019] Then, the cartridge 2 on the upper drying table 17 is heated by the dryer 6. Air is blown and the coffee inside the cartridge 2 passes through the screen on the top of the cartridge 2. The residue of the bean powder 2b is dried without scattering. Furthermore, the drying table 17 has two levels, upper and lower. The upper drying table 1 is rotated by each drive source 17a at regular intervals. The cartridge 2 located at 7 is sent to the middle drying table 17, and the cartridge 2 is transferred. When the coffee beans are moved, the residue of the coffee bean powder 2b is shaken and left behind on the middle drying table 17. The cartridge 2 is further dried by rotating the drying table 17. The waste is sent out to the waste receiving section 3a located on the side and discharged.

[0020] In this way, in the above configuration, the residue of the extracted coffee bean powder 2b is stored in the cartridge. The waste is dried while being sealed in the waste container 2, and is stored in the waste receiving part 3a. therefore , the coffee bean powder residue contained a lot of water and was discharged and accumulated, resulting in spoilage. Unlike the conventional method, which was easily damaged, rotting of the dried coffee bean powder 2a residue, etc. However, the discharged extracted cartridge 2 maintains a sanitary condition.

[0021] As a result, unpleasant odor caused by bacterial growth during decomposition is prevented. It will be done. In addition, since the moisture content of cartridge 2 has decreased, cartridge 2 It is lightweight and easy to remove the extracted cartridge 2 from the waste receiving part 3a. Disposal processing also becomes easier.

[0022] In addition, in the above configuration, an example was given in which coffee bean powder 2b was used as the raw material, but Other raw materials, such as tea leaves such as green tea and black tea, may also be used. At this time, the hot water 10a The temperature is changed depending on the raw material; for example, for black tea, boiling water of 95℃ or higher is used, and for gyokuro, hot water is used. Use hot water around 60℃.

[0023]

[Effect of the idea]

As described above, the beverage extraction device of the present invention is pre-filled with raw materials such as coffee bean powder. After the extracted cartridge is extracted with hot water or other extraction water, it is transported to the waste receiving section. In the beverage extraction device, the cartridge is transported to the waste receiving part after extraction. Sometimes, the structure is such that a drying means for drying the raw material by hot air or the like is provided. . Therefore, the moisture content of the raw material in the cartridge conveyed to the waste receiving section is reduced. Do a little. As a result, unsanitary conditions caused by rotting raw materials in the waste receiving area are reduced. It has the effect of

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a beverage brewing device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram showing the state of the beverage brewing device during use.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a conventional beverage brewing device.

[Explanation of symbols]

2 Cartridge 2b Coffee bean powder (raw material) 3a Waste receiving part 6 Dryer (drying means) 10a Hot water (extracted water)

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A beverage extraction device in which a cartridge in which a raw material such as coffee bean powder is pre-filled is extracted with extraction water such as hot water and then conveyed to a waste receptacle. A beverage brewing device characterized in that a drying means is provided for drying the raw material using hot air or the like when the raw material is transported to a receiving section.