JPWO2014049824A1 - Fluid or powder descending and dispensing device - Google Patents

Abstract

When transferring a fluid containing wine from a wine bottle or decanter to a container such as a glass or cup for each person to drink, fully touch the air to make the taste mild and increase the scent. Provided is a fluid descending and dispensing device in which the movement of the fluid itself has a visually stunning presentation effect and can simultaneously pour wine into a plurality of glasses. A basic configuration comprising a funnel-shaped fluid receiving portion having a wide open top and a fluid ejection portion in which the fluid flowing down from the fluid receiving portion has a plurality of thin through holes is suspended in multiple stages, The wine is sprayed and lowered to the lower basic configuration in a shower-like manner, and the wine ejected from the lowermost basic configuration is poured into the fluid distribution tray, and then into a plurality of wine glasses from a plurality of outlets provided around the distribution tray. It was set as the structure distributed simultaneously.

Description

  The present invention relates to a fluid lowering / distributing device for pouring a fluid (not limited to food and drink) or powder such as wine or juice into a glass or the like, and in particular, decoratively emphasizes the state of fluid lowering visually. More particularly, the present invention relates to an apparatus for lowering fluid that can also have an effect, and preferably to an apparatus that can simultaneously distribute to a plurality of glasses.

  In recent years, it has become common to drink wine not only for events celebrating parties and celebrations, but also for everyday meals due to the westernization of eating habits. Wines that have been aged over many years are usually very expensive, so there are generally many opportunities to drink relatively inexpensive “young wines”. However, “young wine” has not been aged since it has not been made since it was made, so to drink deliciously, it was exposed to a lot of air after opening to promote oxidation and mild taste. Therefore, a process to enhance the fragrance is required. Enjoy the taste and fragrance "open" enough.

  As one of the processes for opening the taste and aroma, for example, a narrow decanter is raised with one hand and poured into the glass while keeping the distance as long as possible with the glass held in the other hand. At this time, both hands are separated as much as possible up, down, left and right, and the wine is moved from one hand holding a decanter to one hand holding a glass. This allows the decanter to be exposed to more air than the wine is poured from the distance of contact with the mouth of the glass, and to be exposed to the air for a long time. In addition, this action can be enjoyed visually and can also be used to produce meal times.

  However, as described above, pouring a glass from a narrow decanter into a glass requires very high skill and is not easy for anyone, and may spill wine and stain the floor and table. . Moreover, in order to perform this act safely, it is necessary to ensure sufficient space. In addition, it is impossible to serve wine from a decanter to a plurality of glasses, and even if a plurality of glasses are forcibly arranged, serving without spilling wine is a difficult task.

  In addition, there are champagne towers and chocolate fountains as a mechanism that can serve beverages and liquids in contact with sufficient air, but they all have visual staging, but they require preparation and large-scale machines. Because it is necessary, it cannot be said that it can be easily enjoyed by individuals.

  Against this background, there has been proposed an apparatus for allowing wine to be exposed to air and being appropriately oxidized.

  Prior Document 1 describes a beverage container that promotes the contact between wine and the outside air, and removes ori and cork residue, and further improves the flavor and the like of beverages. A spout repeater is disclosed.

JP 2004-256138 A

  However, the spout repeater for beverage containers disclosed in Patent Document 1 allows the wine itself to come into contact with the air, although the outside air is taken into the repeater by the metal mesh arranged on the side surface of the repeater body. The only thing that can be done is the surface of the wine flowing in the repeater, and the wine poured into the glass cannot be oxidized completely.

  The act of serving wine-containing fluids to each person can be said to be an act that is expected to produce a stunning effect at events such as meals and parties, but both visual and taste effects are expected. The improvement cannot be expected with the spout repeater for beverage containers disclosed in Patent Document 1.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and its main purpose is that each person drinks a fluid (or powder) containing wine from a wine bottle or decanter. When moving to a container such as a glass or a cup, the fluid or powder with a visually stunning visual effect is achieved by making the taste mild and increasing the scent by sufficiently touching the air. It is to provide a body lowering device, and further to provide a device that makes it possible to serve a plurality of wine glasses simultaneously.

  In order to achieve such an object, the fluid or powder descending / distributing device according to the present invention is a fluid or powder descending / dispensing device for descending a fluid containing wine, which is a funnel-shaped spreading upward and poured from above. A basic configuration is used that includes a fluid receiving portion that receives the indented fluid, and a cylindrical fluid ejection portion that has a plurality of fluid ejection holes around the bottom surface where the fluid flows downward from the fluid receiving portion.

  In such a basic configuration, the fluid receiving portion has a substantially funnel shape in which the diameter gradually decreases from the top to the bottom, and the diameter does not spill fluid containing wine poured from a bottle or decanter. Large enough to catch. This makes it possible for anyone to safely pour a fluid containing wine into the fluid receiving portion without requiring any special technique or skill.

  The fluid receiving portion preferably has a substantially funnel shape, but is not limited to this, and has a sufficient diameter at the top and the diameter to gently guide the fluid downward. What is necessary is just to become a shape which becomes small. For example, it may have a beautifully decorated shape that further enhances the visual effect such as flower shape, crown shape, winning cup shape, etc., and the fluid receiving part according to the present application includes all these forms Is realized. Further, even if the fluid is received and held for a certain period of time, it is formed with a certain rigidity and a certain thickness or more so as to ensure the shape retaining property. The material is not particularly limited as long as it is capable of withstanding the retention of the fluid and has sufficient safety to ingest the fluid flowing down as a beverage, such as glass, ceramic, plastic, A resin or a metal including stainless steel may be used, and the technical idea related to the fluid receiving portion of the present application includes all these materials. For example, when the fluid or powder descending / distributing device according to the present invention is made of glass, it is possible to produce an effect that brings out a sense of transparency, coolness, etc. that are not found in other (for example, metal) devices.

  A case where the above basic configuration is supported in multiple stages will be described. A ring having an inner diameter smaller than the maximum diameter of the fluid receiving portion of the basic structure is fixed to the tip of the inverted J-type or inverted L-type stand, and a plurality of chains or strings are attached to the ring, and the same as the ring below. Multiple rings are suspended. When the basic configuration described above is mounted on each of these rings, each fluid receiving portion is supported by the ring and supported in multiple stages.

  Next, in order to simplify the description, a case where the first, second, third and three basic configurations are supported in three stages from the top will be described. When a fluid such as wine is poured into the fluid receiving portion having the first basic configuration at the top, the fluid received by the fluid receiving portion having the first basic configuration passes through the inside of the cylindrical portion and is ejected from the fluid ejecting portion. Supplemented by the fluid receiver in the second basic configuration. The fluid captured by the fluid receiving portion is ejected from the fluid ejecting portion of the fluid ejecting portion having the second basic configuration and is supplemented by the fluid receiving portion having the third basic configuration.

  Here, the shape is not particularly limited as long as the basic configuration is a shape that allows the fluid from the fluid receiving portion to flow downward without stagnation. That is, it does not have to be straight, for example, it may be curved as a decoration and visually enjoy the movement of the fluid flowing down in the cylindrical portion. The material is not particularly limited as long as it can withstand the flow of the fluid, and has sufficient safety to inject the poured fluid as a beverage. For example, glass, plastic, resin Or a metal including stainless steel.

  Since the fluid ejecting portion including a plurality of through holes is provided below, the fluid flowing down from the fluid receiving portion is ejected to the outside from the through hole of the fluid ejecting portion. When ejected from this through-hole, the fluid touches the entire air as well as the surface of the fluid as a whole, for example, it is possible to moderately oxidize wine and increase the taste and aroma, and it is as thin as a shower There is also a visual effect that the fluid line falls while drawing an arc.

  As described above, the cylindrical portion provided with the through-hole constituting the fluid ejection portion can withstand the flow of the fluid, including glass, plastic, resin, or metal including stainless steel, and the fluid that flows down by pouring. Any material may be used as long as it is a material having a certain rigidity that maintains sufficient safety for ingestion as a beverage, and is not particularly limited.

  In addition, the fluid ejecting portion may be integrated with the fluid receiving portion or may be fitted or screwed as long as the fluid tightness is maintained without spilling the fluid flowing down from the contact portion with the fluid receiving portion. It may be connected so as to be detachable. When the cylinder part is detachably connected to the fluid receiving part, the material is the same as that of the fluid receiving part as long as it can withstand the flow of fluid without delay and hold the fluid for a certain period of time. Different materials may be used. Moreover, as long as the cylinder part has a certain length, the cylinder part itself may be divided into a plurality of parts and assembled in a removable manner. Thereby, even if the present invention is a design having a long cylindrical portion, the fluid receiving portion and the cylindrical portion can be easily cleaned in detail.

  Now, the fluid received by the fluid receiving portion of the third basic configuration is ejected from the fluid ejecting portion of the third basic configuration, but if a wine glass is installed below this portion, the entire fluid is evenly distributed with air. A wine that is mild enough in taste and aroma when touched is poured into the wine glass. By doing so, it is possible to create a beautiful place not only for large-scale preparations and the use of equipment like champagne towers and chocolate fountains, but also for small-group meals as well as for events such as parties. It is possible to produce a visual effect to produce.

  However, if one wine glass is placed under the third basic configuration described above, only one person's wine can be served, and in order to serve a large number of people, the wine glass must be changed frequently in order. In other words, time to serve a large number of people shifts, and the timing of toasting is lost. Of course, the technical idea according to the present application includes a mode in which one wine glass is placed under the third basic configuration. However, in the present application, a treatment for a case where a large number of people want to serve is assumed.

  In that case, a distribution tray is installed under the basic configuration of the lower stage of the basic configuration stacked in multiple stages, and a plurality of outlets are provided in the distribution tray. By adopting this configuration, wine can be served simultaneously in a plurality of wine glasses by placing wine glasses under each outlet.

  Further, by providing a mechanism for stopping the outflow at each of the above-mentioned outlets, it is possible to set so that wine can flow out only from any desired outlet among the plurality of outlets.

  According to the invention according to the present application, when a fluid containing wine is transferred from a wine bottle or a decanter to a container such as a glass or a cup for each person to drink, a fluid constituted by a plurality of through holes in a cylindrical portion. By serving using a multi-stage and removable fluid lowering device with spouts, the entire air is evenly exposed to sufficient air, even if it is not an expensive wine, its taste is mild and fragrant. It can be increased. Conventionally, only the surface of the fluid flowing down is mainly in contact with the air. However, the configuration of the fluid lowering device having the fluid ejection portion in the cylindrical portion in the present invention as a detachable multistage type is a one-stage type. In addition to the effect of increasing the oxidation promotion by bringing the fluid into contact with more air, the fluid lowering device in which the fluid itself is configured in multiple stages moves from above to below while drawing an arc like a shower. A visually stunning presentation effect can also be realized.

  Furthermore, according to the fluid descending / dispensing device in which the above-described dispensing tray is added to the fluid descending device according to the present application, it is possible to serve the wine glasses of a plurality of attendees at the wedding reception or party round table simultaneously. Therefore, there is no possibility of losing the timing of the toast while waiting for the turn of the serve. In addition, since wine can be served only from any desired outlet, it is possible to prevent serving wine in a seat of a person who does not squeeze alcohol or who is absent.

1 is a perspective view showing an overall outline of a fluid lowering and distributing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing of the basic composition of the fluid downward distribution apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the fluid descent | fall part in the fluid descent | distribution distribution apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the ring part of the fluid fall distribution apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the fluid distribution part in the fluid dropping distribution device concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing of the fluid outflow port of the fluid distribution part in the fluid descent | distribution distribution apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is an example in the case of implement | achieving the fluid downward distribution apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention with emphasis on a design. It is another example in the case of implement | achieving the fluid downward distribution apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention with emphasis on a design.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, the range necessary for the description for achieving the object of the present invention is schematically shown, and the range necessary for the description of the relevant part of the present invention will be mainly described. According to a known technique.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overall outline of a fluid lowering and distributing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a detailed explanatory diagram of the basic configuration 1-1 in FIG. As shown in the drawings, the fluid descending / distributing device 1 of the present invention includes a fluid receiving portion 2-1 that receives a funnel-shaped fluid that spreads upward, which will be described later, and a cylinder having a plurality of fluid ejection holes 2-3. A fluid lowering part 1-2 in which a basic configuration 1-1 having a fluid ejecting part 2-2 is arranged in multiple stages, and a fluid that distributes the fluid descending through the fluid lowering part 1-2 to a plurality of outlets And a distribution unit 1-3. Alternatively, in this configuration, the fluid distribution unit 1-3 is not provided, that is, the fluid from the lowermost part of the fluid lowering unit 1-2 is received alone (for example, by a single wine glass) without being distributed. The form may be as described above.

  In the basic configuration 1-1, when the fluid receiving part 2-1 has a funnel shape spreading upward and receives a fluid poured from above, the fluid flows downward from the fluid receiving part 2-1, and around the bottom surface. It is comprised so that it may flow into the cylindrical fluid ejection part 2-2 with the some fluid ejection hole 2-3.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the fluid descending unit 1-2 of the fluid descending distribution device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. An inverted J-type stand 3-2 is attached to the base 3-1, and a ring 3-3 is fixed (removably) to the tip of the stand 3-2. Since the inner radius R1 of the ring 3-3 is smaller than the maximum radius R2 of the funnel-shaped fluid receiving portion 2-1 of the basic configuration 1-1, the basic configuration 1-1 is supported by the ring 3-3. The (See Fig. 4 for R1 and R2)

  Ring 3-3 has a plurality of arms 3-4 (three in the example shown in the figure), and a string or chain 3-5 is attached to the tip of the arm, and the same ring as ring 3-3 is attached to the chain. Similarly, a ring 3-3b is attached to the lower stage of 3-3a.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram when the basic configurations 1-1, 1-1a, and 1-1b are installed in the rings 3-3, 3-3a, and 3-3b, respectively. As can be seen from the figure, the chain 3- (so that the fluid (or powder, hereinafter the same)) ejected from the jet outlet of the upper basic configuration 1-1 is received by the fluid receiving portion of the lower basic configuration 1-1a. The length of 5 has been adjusted.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 4, the distance R3 from the center of the ring to the chain attachment point at the tip of the arm should be larger than the maximum horizontal radius R2 of the fluid receiving portion of the basic configuration so that the basic configuration can be easily installed on each ring. It becomes easy to set the configuration. In addition, it is convenient to finely adjust the distance to the fluid distributor 1-3 if the tip of the stand 3-2 has a flexible structure.

  Further, the structure of the ring 3-3 has been described as the ring 4-a with three arms in FIG. 4, but each tip is formed as a triangular plate having a hole with the same inner diameter as 4-b in FIG. There are various methods for suspending the basic structure in multiple stages as described above, and these are all included in the technical idea category of the present application. The configuration as described above is not limited to three stages, and can be configured to be arbitrarily stacked in multiple stages. With such a multi-stage configuration, the fluid lowering device increases the taste and aroma by allowing the fluid to flow down over a long path, thereby increasing the taste and aroma, and allowing the fluid to shower from the top to the bottom. Moving like a squirt in a shape realizes a high visual effect that excites the atmosphere of a meal or party.

  Next, the fluid distribution unit 1-3 that distributes the fluid descending from the fluid descending unit 1-2 to a plurality of units simultaneously will be described with reference to FIG. The distribution tray 5-1 that receives the fluid ejected from the lower fluid ejection hole of the fluid descending portion 1-2 and distributes the fluid to the plurality of outlets 5-2-1 to 5-2n varies in length. It is supported by a support column 5-4 and a pedestal 5-3. By this support length variable mechanism, it is possible to cope with various heights of the wine glass installed under the distribution tray.

  As shown in FIG. 5, if a wine glass is placed under the outlets 5-2-1 to 5-2-n and the wine is poured into the uppermost basic configuration 1-1 of the fluid descending part 1-2, The wine spouted from the bottom is poured into a funnel-shaped fluid receiving portion of the following basic configuration in a shower-like manner, and then poured into the lower stage one after another. -1. The distribution tray 5-1 is a substantially circular dish with a slightly raised center, and a plurality of outlets 5-2-1 to 5-2n attached to the peripheral edge portion 5-2 (detailed in FIG. 6). Wine) flows out and is served simultaneously in a wine glass placed under the outlet.

  The distribution tray 5-1 is supported by a support stand 5-4 and a pedestal 5-3. If the support stand has an extendable structure, it can be adjusted according to the height of various wine glasses. Further, the pedestal 5-3 may be integrated with the base 3-1 of the fluid descending portion 1-2.

  As described above, the wine flows in a shower-like manner one after another through the fluid descending section 1-2, and finally it is served by a plurality of wine glasses by the fluid distributing section 1-3. It is the best to enliven the atmosphere. In addition to the visually stunning effects as described above, it can be expected that the wine is exposed to sufficient air to make the taste mild and to increase the aroma.

  The fluid descending / distributing device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention has a visual effect, an effect of increasing taste and aroma as described above, and a fluid drink such as wine at the same time on a table such as a party. However, it is necessary to devise a way to prevent serving glass for attendees who cannot drink alcoholic beverages such as wine.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of the outlets 5-2-1 to 5-2-n attached to the distribution tray 5-1 and the edge 5-2 around the tray. The distribution tray 5-1a is an example of realization of the distribution tray 5-1 described above, and the central portion of the tray that receives the descending fluid from the fluid descending portion 1-2 is raised, and the descending fluid is substantially evenly distributed around the tray. Can be shed. There is an edge 5-2 for clogging fluid around the dish, and cylindrical outlets 5-2-1a to 5-2-na are attached to the edge 5-2.

  Moreover, the stop plug 5-1ab which can suppress the fluid outflow from each outflow port is prepared, and the fluid from the outflow port can be prevented from flowing out by being inserted into an arbitrary outflow port.

  The distribution tray 5-1b of FIG. 6 is an implementation example different from 5-1a of the distribution tray 5-1, and the outlets 5-2-1b to 5--2-nb attached to the edge 5-2 are bowl-shaped. It is an example. Also in this example, the fluid outflow from an arbitrary outlet can be stopped by the stopper 5-1bb.

  As described above, the shape and design of the distribution tray 5-1 and the sealing method of the outlet are conceivable. However, regarding the mechanism and the sealing mechanism for distributing the fluid from the fluid descending part 1-2 to a plurality of glasses. All are included in the technical idea category of the present invention.

  Furthermore, the basic material may be glass, plastic, acrylic, styrene, epoxy, polycarbonate, resin or metal, or ceramic. Further, if a material whose color of the main body changes with temperature is used as the resin material, for example, the color of the main body changes as the cooled fluid descends, and the visual decoration effect can be enhanced.

  In addition, as a fluid descending and distributing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, the shape of the fluid receiving portion 2-1 of the basic configuration has been described as a simple funnel shape. It is also possible to enhance the decorative effect by making various shapes including the winning cup type. 7 and 8 are examples in the case where the inventive idea of the present application is realized with an emphasis on design.

  As described above, according to the invention of the present application, when a fluid containing wine is transferred from a wine bottle or decanter to a container such as a glass or cup for each person to drink, a plurality of ejection holes are formed in the cylindrical portion. By serving using a multi-stage and detachable fluid lowering part having a fluid ejection part composed of the above, the whole fluid can be evenly touched with sufficient air to make the taste mild and increase the aroma It becomes possible.

  In addition, the fluid distributor installed below the fluid lowering portion can be used to serve multiple glasses at the same time, in addition to the information flowing down the fluid lowering portion in a shower-like manner, further enhancing the visual decoration effect, and You can save the trouble of pouring wine one by one in multiple glasses.

  In addition, although wine has been mainly described as an example of the fluid, it can be used for alcoholic beverages such as whiskey, sake, and shochu, juice, soft drinks, fluids such as dissolved chocolate, and various powders.

  Therefore, the present invention is an apparatus for lowering a fluid containing a beverage such as wine from above to below, for various industries such as a restaurant industry, an event industry, a tourism industry, an advertising industry, etc. that not only have a taste but also have a visual effect. It provides great benefits for the company.

  Furthermore, since the outflow from an arbitrary outlet can be stopped, the glass of a person who does not want to drink wine or the like can be served simultaneously to a plurality of other persons without serving. Use this function to cover the top of the outlet of the fluid distribution tray so that you do not know where the outlet is stopped, and to determine who will serve it, or to punish drinks for certain people It can be applied as a means to enjoy like various entertainment such as playing games.

  Further, the above-described examples are merely examples of embodiments for embodying the technical idea according to the present invention, and the technical ideas according to the present invention can be applied to other embodiments. Is possible. For example, in the above, the technical idea according to the present application has been mainly described for the purpose of serving beverages such as wine and juice. It can be used in fields where there is an effect. For example, it can be used when a certain liquid is industrially exposed to air over a plurality of stages and then mixed with another compound. Further, the medium flowing down the lowering device is not limited to a liquid, but may be a powder or a granule as long as it has a certain fluidity.

  Furthermore, even when the apparatus, method, and system produced using the present invention are mounted on the secondary product and commercialized, the value of the present invention is not reduced at all.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Fluid downward distribution apparatus, 1-1, 1-1a, 1-1b ... Basic composition, 1-2 ... Fluid downward part, 1-3 ... Fluid distribution part 2-1, Fluid receiving part, 2-2 ... Fluid Ejection part, 2-3 ... Fluid ejection hole, 3-1 ... Base, 3-2 ... Stand, 3-3, 3-3a, 3-3b ... Ring, 3-4 ... Arm, 3-5 ... Chain, 4-a, 4-b ... ring, 5-1 ... distribution tray, 5-2 ... edge, 5-2-1 to 5-2n ... outlet, 5-3 ... pedestal, 5-4 ... support stand 5-2-1a to 5--2-na, 5-2-1b to 5-2-2nb ... Outlet, R1 ... Radius in the ring, R2 ... Maximum radius of the basic configuration, R3 ... Arm radius

Claims (5)

In a fluid lowering and dispensing device for lowering a fluid containing wine,
A basic component having a fluid receiving portion for receiving the fluid poured in from above and having a shape spreading upward, and a substantially cylindrical fluid ejection portion having a plurality of fluid ejection holes around the bottom surface;
A support stand to which a first support for supporting the basic configuration is attached;
A fluid descending and dispensing device comprising: a second and / or a third support coupled to a suspension member suspended from the support stand.   The basic component is mounted on each of the supports, and a fluid distribution tray for receiving the ejected fluid from the fluid ejecting portion according to the basic component mounted on the lowermost support mounted on the support stand. 2. The fluid descending and distributing device according to claim 1, further comprising a fluid distribution tray provided with a plurality of fluid outlets for distributing the fluid into a plurality of fluids.   The fluid descending / distributing device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein in the fluid descending / dispensing device, a length of a support stand for supporting the fluid distributing tray is variable.   The fluid descending / distributing device according to claim 2, wherein an arbitrary outlet of the plurality of fluid outlets attached to the fluid distribution tray can be blocked by an outlet plug. The fluid descending / distributing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a part of a stand that supports a basic configuration of the fluid descending portion has a flexible structure.

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