JPH04188395A - Device for stirring raw materials in cup for automatic beverage vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To sanitarily supply beverage in various cup sizes by providing a quantity storing means to store the quantity of raw materials and dilution water for each cup size, and an operating process storing means to select one cup, to fill it with the powdery raw materials and to supply pressurized hot water and dilution water. CONSTITUTION:A quantity storing means 36 is provided to store the quantity of raw materials and dilution water for each cup size, and an operating process storing means 30 is provided to store operating processes for selecting one cup from the various cup sizes, filling it with the powdery raw materials and supplying the pressurized hot water from a spray nozzle for supplying pressurized hot water and the dilution water from a nozzle for supplying hot water or water. The raw materials and the hot water are directly stirred in the cup without interposing any mixing part, and the raw materials are dissolved while being mixed with the hot water. Thus, the beverage for one cup is sanitarily supplied without fail while increasing/decreasing the quantity of hot water supplied from the nozzle for supplying hot water or the quantity of cold water supplied from the nozzle for supplying water according to the size of the cup.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application The present invention provides hot water, ice, and syrup in a cup filled with various powdered raw materials such as coffee, cocoa, and tea.

The present invention relates to a device for stirring raw materials in a cup of a beverage vending machine that supplies hot or cold beverages by supplying cold water.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In recent years, as the demand for vending machines has increased, there has been a demand for solutions to sanitary problems regarding powder raw materials and their mixing parts.

As a conventional technique, for example, a technique has been proposed in which drinking water is supplied to a powdered raw material filled in a cup and mixed and stirred in the cup, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 63-30997.

This conventional structure will be explained below with reference to FIG. 13.

11'i, a flat sedge nozzle connected to a pressurized hot water supply hose 2a and a cold water hose 2b that supply hot water pressurized by a pressurizing pump (not shown);

Then, pressurized hot or cold water is sprayed into a cup 3a placed below the flat spray nozzle 1 and filled with the powder raw material 3 in advance.

Further, the flat spray nozzle 1 is oscillated in the direction of arrow E by a drive device 4.

Reference numeral 5 designates a nozzle fixed toward the inside of the cup 3a, connected to a hot water supply hose 6, and supplies unpressurized hot water into the cup 3a. 7 is an ice chute that supplies ice into the cup 3a when producing a cold beverage.

In the cup inner thickness ## stirring device configured as described above, when the cup 3a supplied with the powdered raw material 3 is set according to a sales instruction, the flat spray nozzle 1 is oscillated by the drive device 4, and at the same time the spray nozzle 1 is heated. Hot water is injected from a pressure hot water supply hose 2a through a flat spray nozzle 1.

As a result, the powdered raw material 3 in the cutlet 3a is stirred by the water flow, mixed with hot water, and dissolved in the pot, resulting in a beverage 5.

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After dissolution is completed, the pressurized injection is stopped and dilution is then performed. When producing a hot beverage, normal pressure hot water is supplied from the hot water supply hose 6 through the fixed nozzle 6 into the cup 3a, and when a predetermined amount is reached, the supply is stopped and the beverage preparation is completed.

In addition, when producing a cold beverage, after stopping the pressurized water injection from the flat spray nozzle 1, cold water is supplied into the cup 3a through the cold water hose 2b, and at the same time, the ice shooter 7
Ice is supplied from the machine, and when a predetermined amount is reached, the supply is stopped and the preparation of the cold beverage is completed.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, the above configuration has a drawback in that it is not possible to sell beverages in different cup sizes. In addition, as a technology that made it possible to sell beverages in different cup sizes,
There is a mixing bowl method as shown in Japanese Patent No. 688, but it has the disadvantage that it is not sanitary because the mixing part comes into contact with the beverage.

In view of the above-mentioned problems, the first object of the present invention is to provide an in-cup raw material stirring device for a beverage vending machine that is hygienic, has few components, has a small installation area, and can reliably supply beverages even in different cup sizes. purpose.

Furthermore, a second object of the present invention is to provide an in-cup raw material stirring device for a beverage vending machine that makes it possible to sell mixed drinks of powdered raw materials and syrup, and that makes it possible to sell beverages of various quality.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the first object, the present invention selects one of the cups having different cup sizes, supplies drinking water to the powdered raw material filled in the cup, and mixes the powdered material in the cup. In the stirring device, a spray nozzle for pressurized hot water supply, a pressurized hot water supply device connected to the spray nozzle for pressurized hot water supply and configured to supply pressurized hot water, an ice supply chute, a hot water supply nozzle, and a pressurized hot water supply device for supplying pressurized water; a nozzle, a flow rate adjustment device that adjusts the amount of supply to the hot water supply nozzle and the water supply nozzle, a control device that controls the timing of supplying hot water, ice, and cold water into the camp 7 bay 7; Amount storage means that stores the amount of raw material and the amount of dilution water, one cup is selected from different cup sizes, the powdered raw material is filled into the cup, and the powder is pressurized by the pressurized water supply spray nozzle. The apparatus includes an operation procedure storage means that stores an operation procedure for supplying hot water and supplying dilution water from the hot water supply nozzle or the water supply nozzle.

Furthermore, in claim (2), a flow rate adjustment device that is provided with a syrup supply nozzle and adjusts the amount of supply to the syrup supply nozzle, the hot water supply nozzle, and the water supply nozzle, and the syrup in the cup.

A control device that controls the timing of supplying hot water, ice, and cold water, an amount storage means that stores the amount of raw materials, amount of syrup, and amount of dilution water for each different cup size, and a selection of cups from different cup sizes. Fill a powder raw material into a cup, supply pressurized hot water from the pressurized hot water supply spray nozzle, supply syrup into the cup, and supply dilution water from the hot water supply nozzle or the water supply nozzle. It is also possible to have a configuration including an operation procedure storage means that stores operation procedures to be performed.

Function The raw material stirring device in the cup of the beverage vending machine of the present invention has the following features:
The powdered raw material and hot water are directly stirred in the cup without going through a mixing part, and the powdered raw material and hot water are mixed and dissolved, making it a hygienic beverage. By increasing or decreasing the amount of hot water supplied from the hot water supply nozzle or the amount of cold water supplied from the water supply nozzle depending on the cup size of the selected cup, one cup of beverage can be reliably supplied.

Furthermore, by supplying syrup into the cup, it is possible to add new flavors to beverages made with powdered raw materials, and by combining various powdered raw materials and syrup, powdered raw materials and powdered raw materials of limited raw material types can be added. It becomes possible to sell a wide variety of beverages starting from syrup.

EXAMPLE A first example of the present invention, which is a stirring device for stirring raw materials in a cup of a beverage vending machine, will be described with reference to FIG. 6 on pages 1 to 9.

29 indicates whether the selection switch operated by the purchaser is requesting hot 29a or cold 29b, and whether the requested beverage is a small cup 39C stored in a cup storage device (not shown). This selection detecting means determines which cup size is requested among the large cup 2sd and the large cup 2sd. 30 is the valve 16, 20.2 when requesting hot and when requesting cold 29b.
1 and pump 17. Ice maker22. Flow rate adjustment device 21a
This is an operation procedure storage means that stores the operation timings of.

36 is the amount of raw material, the amount of ice, and the amount of dilution water when requesting a small cup size 29c that supplies a small amount of powder raw material to the cup 12 and a large cup size 29d that supplies a large amount of powder raw material to the cup 12. This is a quantity storage means that stores quantities.

35, based on the signal from the selection detection means 29, the corresponding operation procedure and quantity storage means 3 are stored from the operation procedure storage means 3o.
Read the corresponding amount from 6 and 10. - Hot water supply means 31. Cold water supply means 32. Ice supply means 33
．． It is a storage calculation means that operates the flow rate supply means 34.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a spray nozzle for pressurized hot water supply, which is positioned above the upper edge 12a of the cup 12. The cup 12 is filled with a powdered raw material 13 at a position facing the pressurized hot water supply spray nozzle 11 before the beverage is supplied.

The filling of powder raw material 13 into this cup 12 is carried out by filling the cup 12 with
The cup 12 may be filled in advance, or may be filled after the cup 12 is supplied.

A pressure pump 17 is connected to the spray nozzle 11 for pressurized hot water supply, the discharge side of which is connected below the valve 21 and the hot water tank 18, and the suction side connected above the hot water tank 18. Further, a hot water supply nozzle 14 is connected to the hot water tank 18 via a valve 16 that is opened and closed by a flow rate regulating device 21a. Reference numeral 22 denotes an ice maker connected to an ice chute 23 having an opening located near the spray nozzle 11 for pressurized hot water supply on the upper surface of the cup 12.

11 \-7 Further, 15 is a water supply nozzle, which is connected to the cold water tank 19 via a valve 20 that is opened and closed by a flow rate adjustment device 21a.

Next, the operation of the in-cup raw material stirring device of the beverage vending machine configured as above will be explained.

(1) When supplying a hot beverage (a) When the cup size is small First, the selection detection means 29 detects that the purchaser requests a small cup size 29c in which the amount of powdered raw material supplied into the cup 12 of the hot beverage 29a is small. (step 1) and sends a signal to the storage calculation means 35. In response to this signal, the memory calculation means 35 reads from the operation procedure storage means 30 and the amount storage means 36 the operation procedure and amount corresponding to the small cup size 29c with less powder raw material supply m: into the cup 12 of 29a. and memorize it (steps 2 and 3). The pump 17 and the valve 21 are operated via the hot water supply means 31 according to this operation procedure and amount (step 4).

Continue this state for a certain period of time from 10 to tl (step 5)
As a result, pressurized hot water is supplied to the cutlet 12 (the state shown in FIG. 4(a)), and the powdered raw material 13 and the hot water are stirred by the water flow, mixed with the hot water, and dissolved to form a beverage. Then, when the temperature reaches tl, the pump 17 and the valve 21 are connected to each other via the hot water supply means 31.
(step 6), the valve 1 is stopped via the hot water supply means 31.
6 is operated (step 11). This state continues for a certain period of time from tl to t4 (step 12
Hot water is supplied to 2 (the state shown in FIG. 4(b)).

At this time, the flow rate adjustment device 21
By a, the opening time t4-t1 of the valve 16 is made shorter than when the cup size is large 29d, and the amount of hot water supplied from the hot water supply nozzle 14 is made slightly smaller than when the cup size is large 29d. The amount of beverage in the container 12 is prevented from exceeding the specified amount for one drink (step 7).

Then, at t4, the valve 16 is stopped via the hot water supply means 31 (step 13), 138. .

The flow rate adjustment means 34 is stopped (step 14).

(b) When the cup size is extremely large, the selection detection means 29 detects that the purchaser is requesting a large cup size 29d that allows a large amount of powder raw material to be supplied into the cup 8 of 29a (step 1). Then, the signal is sent to the storage calculation means 35. Upon receiving this signal, the memory calculation means 35 stores the operation procedure storage means 3o and the quantity storage means 36.
From this, the operation procedure and amount corresponding to the large cup size 29d, which supplies a large amount of powder raw material into the cup 8 of the cup 29a, are read out and stored (step 15.16). The pump 17 and valve 21 are operated via the hot water supply means 31 according to this operation procedure and amount (step 17).
. This state continues for a certain period of time from 10 to t2 (step 1
8) Pressurized hot water is supplied to cup 8 (fifth
In the state shown in Figure (a)), the powdered raw material 13 and the hot water are stirred by the water flow, mixed with the hot water, and dissolved to form a beverage. Then, at t2, the pump 17 and the valve 2 are connected to each other via the hot water supply means 31.
1 and 7 (step 19), and the valve 16 is operated via the hot water supply means 31 (step 24). By continuing this state for a certain period of time from t2 to 70 minutes (step 25), hot water is supplied to the cup 8 (the state shown in FIG. 5(b)).

At this time, the flow rate adjustment device 21
By making the opening time t6-t2 of the valve 16 longer than in the case of the small cup size 29c and increasing the amount of hot water supplied from the hot water supply nozzle 14 compared to the case of the small cup size 29c, the cup 8 The amount of beverage in the container does not become less than the specified amount for one drink (step 20).

Then, when the temperature reaches 70, the valve 16 is stopped via the hot water supply means 31 (Step 26), and the flow rate adjustment means 3
4 (step 27).

(2) When supplying cold beverages (a) When the cup size is small, it is selectively detected that the purchaser requests a small cup size 15A-7 29c with a slightly smaller amount of powder raw material supplied into the cup 12 of the cold 29b. Detected by means 29 (
In step 1), a signal is sent to the storage calculation means 35. In response to this signal, the memory/calculation means 35 selects a small cup size 29c which has a small amount of powder raw material supplied into the cup 12 of the cold 29b from the operation procedure means 30 and the amount memory means 36.
The operating procedure and amount corresponding to are read out and stored (steps 28 and 29). The pump 17 and the valve 21 are operated via the hot water supply means 31 according to this operating procedure and amount (step SO).

This state continues for a certain period of time from tQ to tl (step 31
), a pressurizing source is supplied to the cutlet 12 (the fourth
In the state shown in the figure (, ), the water flow powder raw material 13 and hot water are stirred, mixed with the hot water, and dissolved to form a beverage. Then, when the temperature reaches tj, the pump 17 and the valve 2 are connected via the hot water supply means 31.
1 (step 32). And from tl to t3
During steps 33, 34 and 35, the ice maker 22 stops operating.
), ice is introduced into the cup 12 (the state shown in FIG. 4(C)). Next, the valve 20 is operated via the cold water supply means 32 (step 40). By continuing this state for a certain period of time from t3 to t6 (step 41), cold water is supplied to the cutlet 12 (the state shown in FIG. 4(d)).

At this time, the flow rate adjustment device 21
By a, the opening time t5-t3 of the valve 2o is made shorter than that for the large cup size 29d, and the amount of cold water supplied from the water supply nozzle 16 is made slightly smaller than that for the large cup size 29d. We make sure that the amount of drinks in 12 does not exceed the specified amount for one drink (
Step 36).

Then, at t5, the valve 20 is stopped via the cold water supply means 32 (step 42), and the flow rate adjustment means 34
(step 43).

(b) When the cup size is large, the selection detection means 29 detects (step 1) that the purchaser requests a large cup size 29d that allows a large amount of powder raw material to be supplied into the cup 8 of the cold 29b, and performs a memory calculation. The signal is sent to the means 35 by 17, -7. In response to this signal, the memory calculation means 35 cold 29b from the operation procedure storage means 30 and the amount storage means 36.
The operating procedure and amount corresponding to the large cup size 29d that supplies a large amount of powder raw material into the cup 8 are read out and stored (step 44.45). The pump 17 and the valve 21 are operated via the hot water supply means 31 according to this operating procedure and amount (step 46). This state continues for a certain period of time from t□ to t2 (step 47), and a pressurizing source is supplied to the cover 8 (the state shown in FIG. 5 (-)).
The water-flowing powder raw material 13 and hot water are stirred, mixed with the hot water, and dissolved to form a beverage. Then, at t2, the pump 1a and the valve 21 are stopped via the hot water supply means 31 (step 48). Then, between t2 and t4, the cold maker 22 operates (steps 49, 60° 51), and ice is introduced into the cup 8 (state shown in FIG. 6(C)). Next, the valve 20 is operated via the cold water supply means 32 (step 53).
. This state continues for a certain period of time from t4 to t7 (step 5
4) 181.7 By doing so, cold water is supplied to the cutlet 8 (Fig. 6 (
d) condition).

At this time, the flow rate adjustment device 21
By a, the opening time t7-t4 of the valve 2o is made longer than when the cup size 29c is small, and the amount of cold water supplied from the water supply nozzle 15 is made larger than when the cup size 29c is small. The amount of beverage in the container does not become less than the specified amount for one drink (step 52).

Then, at t7, the valve 2o is stopped via the cold water supply means 32 (step 55), and the flow rate adjustment means 34
(step 56).

As described above, according to the first embodiment, the powdered raw material 13 and hot water are directly stirred in the cup 12 without going through a mixing section, and the powdered raw material 13 and hot water are mixed and dissolved, so that a hygienic beverage can be obtained. When the cup size 29c is small, the opening time of the valve 16 connected to the hot water supply nozzle 14 or the valve 2o connected to the water supply nozzle 15 is determined by the flow rate adjustment device 21a.
Thick 19...

By making the cup size shorter than when using a large cup size 29d, the amount of hot water supplied from the hot water supply nozzle 14 or cold water supplied from the water supply nozzle 16 is reduced compared to when using a large cup size 29d. To reliably supply one drink by preventing the amount of the drink from exceeding the prescribed amount for one drink. Further, when the cup size 29d is large, the opening time of the valve 16 connected to the hot water supply nozzle 14 or the valve 20 connected to the water supply nozzle 15 by the flow rate adjustment device 21a is made longer than when the cup size 29c is small. The hot water supplied from the hot water supply nozzle 14 or the water supply nozzle 15
The amount of cold water supplied from a small cup size 29
The amount of the beverage in the cup 8 is not less than the specified amount for one drink, so that one drink can be reliably supplied.

Furthermore, an in-cup raw material stirring device of a beverage vending machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 12.

Note that detailed description of parts that overlap with the description of the first embodiment will be omitted.

39 are valves 16, 20, 21, 25 and pump 17.25 when hot is requested and when cold 29b is requested. Ice maker22. This is an operation procedure storage means that stores the operation timing of the flow rate adjustment device 21a.

38 shows the amount of powder raw material 13, the amount of ice, and dilution when a small cup size 29c, which supplies a small amount of powder raw material to the cup 12, and a large cup size 29d, which supplies a large amount of powder raw material to the cup 12, are requested. It is an amount storage means that stores the amount of water and the amount of syrup.

35, based on the signal from the selection detection means 29, the corresponding operation procedure and amount storage means 3 are stored from the operation procedure storage means 30.
The calculation means reads the corresponding amount from 6.

A syrup tank 24 is connected to a syrup supplying nozzle 21 via a valve 25 which is opened and closed by a flow rate regulator 21a.

Next, the operation of the in-cup raw material stirring device of the beverage vending machine configured as above will be explained.

(1) When supplying a hot beverage (a) When the cup size is small The memory calculation means 35 stores the operation procedure storage means 39 which stores the operation procedure of the syrup supply means 37 and the amount storage means 38 which stores the amount of syrup, and stores the hot drink 29a. The operating procedure and amount corresponding to the small cup size 29a are read out and stored (steps 2 and 3). Then, at t8, the valve 25 is operated via the syrup supply means 37 (step 8). By continuing this state for a certain period of time from t8 to +10 (step 9), syrup is supplied into the cup 12 (the state shown in FIG. 10(b)).

Then, when tlo is reached, the valve 25 is stopped via the syrup supply means 37 (step 10). Part 1 below
The same operation as in the embodiment is performed.

22/, -7° (b) When the cup size is large, the storage calculation means 35 stores the operation procedure storage means 39 storing the operation procedure of the syrup supplying means 37 and the amount storage means 38 storing the amount of syrup, and stores the large cup size of the hot cup 29a. The operating procedure and amount corresponding to cup size 29d are read and stored (step 15.16). Then, at t9, the valve 25 is operated via the syrup supply means 37 (step 21). By continuing this state for a certain period of time from t9 to +12 (step 22), syrup is supplied into the cutlet 8 (the state shown in FIG. 11('b)).

Then, when the value reaches +12, the valve 25 is stopped via the syrup supply means 37 (step 23). Part 1 below
The same operation as in the embodiment is performed.

(2) When supplying a cold beverage (a) When the cup size is small, the memory calculation means 35 stores the operation procedure storage means 39 and 237 for storing the operation procedure of the syrup supply means 37, - the amount for storing the amount of syrup; The operating procedure and amount corresponding to the small cup size 29c of the cold 29b are read out from the storage means 38 and stored (step 28.29).
. Then, when the time reaches tll, the valve 25 is operated via the syrup supply means 37 (step 36). By continuing this state for a certain period of time from tll to t13 (step 38), syrup is supplied into the cup 12 (the state shown in FIG. 10(e)).

Then, at t13, the valve 25 is stopped via the syrup supply means 37 (step 39). Part 1 below
The same operation as in the embodiment is performed.

(b) When the cup size is large, the memory calculation means 35 corresponds to the large cup size 29d of the cold 29b from the operation procedure storage means 39 storing the operation procedure of the syrup supply means 37 and the amount storage means 38 storing the amount of syrup. The operating procedure and quantities are read and stored (step 44.45). Then, at t13, the valve 25 is operated via the syrup supply means 37 (step 53). This state is changed from t13 to t15
By continuing this for a certain period of time (step 54), syrup is supplied into the cutlet 8 (the state shown in FIG. 11(,)).
.

Then, at t15, the valve 25 is stopped via the syrup supply means 37 (step 55). Part 1 below
The same operation as in the embodiment is performed.

As described above, according to the second embodiment, syrup is supplied into the cup 12 using the operation procedure 39 storing the operation procedure of the syrup supplying means 37, the amount storage means 38 storing the amount of syrup, and the syrup supplying means 37. By doing this, it is possible to add new tastes to beverages produced using the powdered raw material 13, and by combining various powdered raw materials 13 and syrup, it is possible to create a wide variety of beverages from limited raw material types of the powdered raw material 13 and syrup. Beverage sales will be possible.

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the in-cup thick material stirring device of the beverage vending machine of the present invention, one of the cups with different cup sizes is selected and drinking water is supplied to the powdered raw material filled in the cup. A spray nozzle for pressurized hot water supply, a pressurized hot water supply device connected to the spray nozzle for pressurized hot water supply and for supplying pressurized hot water, a chute for supplying ice, and a hot water supply device for mixing and stirring in a cup. A nozzle for water supply, a nozzle for water supply, a flow rate adjustment device that adjusts the amount of supply to the hot water supply nozzle and the water supply nozzle, and a control device that controls the timing of supplying hot water, ice, and cold water into the cup. A quantity storage means that stores the amount of raw material and the amount of dilution water for each cup size, and selects a cup from a different cup size, fills the powder raw material in the cup, and then presses the powdered raw material from the pressurized water supply spray nozzle. By providing an operation procedure storage means that stores an operation procedure for supplying pressurized hot water and supplying dilution water from the hot water supply nozzle or the water supply nozzle, the powder raw material and hot water can be directly mixed in the cup without going through a mixing part. Since it is stirred and mixed with hot water to dissolve it, it can be made into a hygienic drink. and,
When the cup size is small, the amount of hot water supplied from the hot water supply nozzle or cold water supplied from the water supply nozzle is smaller than when the cup size is large, and the amount of beverage in the cup is equal to one cup. It is possible to reliably supply one drink without exceeding the amount. Also, when the cup size is large, the amount of hot water supplied from the hot water supply nozzle or cold water supplied from the water supply nozzle is smaller than when the cup size is small, so that the amount of beverage in the cup is less than the specified amount for one drink. so that it does not become too small,
It is possible to reliably supply one drink.

Further, there is no need for a special device for swinging the spray nozzle when stirring the raw materials, and the device can have fewer components and a smaller installation area.

Furthermore, in a device that selects one of the cups having different cup sizes and supplies drinking water to the powdered raw material filled in the cup and mixes and stirs the mixture within the cup, the pressurized hot water supply spray nozzle and the pressurized hot water supply are provided. 27.

a pressurized hot water supply device connected to a spray nozzle for supplying pressurized hot water, an ice supply chute, a syrup supply nozzle, a hot water supply nozzle, a water supply nozzle, the syrup supply nozzle, and the hot water supply. syrup, hot water, and ice in the cup.

A control device that controls the timing of supplying cold water, an amount storage means that stores the amount of raw materials, amount of syrup, and amount of dilution water for each different cup size, and a device that selects one cup from the different cup sizes and stores it in the cup. An operation procedure for filling a powder raw material into a cup, supplying pressurized hot water from the pressurized hot water supply spray nozzle, supplying syrup into the cup, and supplying dilution water from the hot water supply nozzle or the water supply nozzle. By having an operation procedure memory means that stores the operation procedure, the powder raw material and hot water can be stirred directly in the cup without going through a mixing part,
Since it is mixed with hot water and dissolved, it can be made into a hygienic drink.

When the cup size is small, the amount of hot water supplied from the hot water supply nozzle or the amount of cold water supplied from the water supply nozzle is smaller than when the cup size is wide, so that the amount of beverage in the cup is equal to one cup. It is possible to reliably supply one drink without exceeding the amount. Also, when the cup size is large, the amount of hot water supplied from the hot water supply nozzle or cold water supplied from the water supply nozzle is smaller than when the cup size is small, so that the amount of beverage in the cup is less than the specified amount for one drink. It is possible to reliably supply one drink without running out of water.

Further, there is no need for a special device for swinging the spray nozzle when stirring the raw materials, and the device can have fewer components and a smaller installation area.

Furthermore, by supplying syrup into the cup, it is possible to add new flavors to beverages made from powdered raw materials. It becomes possible to sell a wide variety of beverages.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

29,-. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the in-cup raw material stirring device of a beverage vending machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a piping diagram of the raw material stirring device shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. The timing chart of the raw material stirring device shown in the figure, Figure 4 is a process diagram for the small cup size of the raw material stirring device shown in Figure 1, and Figure 5 is the large cup size of the raw material stirring device shown in Figure 1. 6 is a flowchart of the raw material stirring device shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the raw material stirring device in a cup of a beverage vending machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention, 8 is a piping diagram of the raw material stirring device shown in FIG. 7, FIG. 9 is a timing chart of the raw material stirring device shown in FIG. 7, and FIG. 10 is a piping diagram of the raw material stirring device shown in FIG. 7.
The process diagram for the JS small cup size, Figure 11 is the process diagram for the large cup size of the raw material stirring device shown in Figure 7, and Figure 12 is the process diagram for the raw material stirring device shown in Figure 7. The flowchart, FIG. 13, is a piping diagram of a conventional beverage vending machine's in-cup raw material stirring device. 11... Spray nozzle for pressurized hot water supply, 8, 12
30 peno... cup, 13... powder raw material, 14
... Hot water supply nozzle, 15 ... Water supply nozzle, 21a ... Flow rate adjustment device, 26 ...
...Syrup supply nozzle, 30°39...Operation procedure storage means, 36.38...Amount storage means,
37... Syrup supply means. Name of agent: Patent attorney Akira Okaji and two others No. 4
Figure (α (C)) Figure 5 (α] (-1,)

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) In a device that selects one of cups with different cup sizes, supplies drinking water to powdered raw materials filled in the cup, and mixes and stirs the mixture in the cup, the spray nozzle for pressurized hot water supply and the pressurized Connected to the hot water spray nozzle,
A pressurized hot water supply device that supplies pressurized hot water, an ice supply chute, a hot water supply nozzle, a water supply nozzle, and a flow rate adjustment device that adjusts the amount of supply to the hot water supply nozzle and the water supply nozzle; A control device that controls the timing of supplying hot water, ice, and cold water into the cup, an amount storage device that stores the amount of raw material and dilution water for each different cup size, and a device that selects one cup from different cup sizes. , an operation procedure storage means storing an operation procedure for filling a powder raw material into a cup, supplying pressurized hot water from the pressurized hot water supply spray nozzle, and supplying dilution water from the hot water supply nozzle or the water supply nozzle; An in-cup raw material stirring device for a beverage vending machine, characterized by comprising: (2) A pressurized hot water supply spray nozzle and a pressurized water supply spray nozzle for supplying drinking water to powdered raw materials filled in the cup by selecting one of cups having different cup sizes and mixing and stirring the same in the cup. Connected to the hot water spray nozzle,
A pressurized hot water supply device that supplies pressurized hot water, an ice supply chute, a syrup supply nozzle, a hot water supply nozzle, a water supply nozzle, the syrup supply nozzle, the hot water supply nozzle, and the water supply nozzle. A control device that controls the timing of supplying syrup, hot water, ice, and cold water into the cup, and a control device that controls the amount of raw materials, syrup, and dilution water for each different cup size. Select one cup from different cup sizes, fill the powder raw material into the cup, supply pressurized hot water from the spray nozzle for pressurized hot water supply, and supply syrup into the cup. A device for agitating raw materials in a cup of a beverage vending machine, characterized in that the device comprises an operation procedure storage means that stores an operation procedure for supplying dilution water from the hot water supply nozzle or the water supply nozzle.