KR102526537B1 - Baverage maker - Google Patents

Abstract

Beverage maker and the fermentation tank space is formed; at least one tube through which the fluid passes; It includes a fermentation lead that opens and closes the space, and the fermentation lead includes an outer lead formed with a fermentation lead hole through which a tube passes; an inner lead disposed on the outer lead so as to be able to move up and down; It includes a tube connection body supported by the inner lead and having a tube connection portion to which the tubes are connected, the outer tube positioned outside the fermentation lead, and an inner tube extending from the outer tube to the inside of the fermentation lead and connected to the tube connection portion. Including, a bracket supporting the outer tube is connected to the fermentation lead so that the outer tube is bent with the inner tube, so that the inner lead can be pushed up by the tube, and the user can easily hold the inner lead by hand and use it There are convenience benefits.

Description

Beverage maker {BAVERAGE MAKER}

The present invention relates to a beverage maker, and relates to a beverage maker having a fermenter and a fermentation lid.

Beverage is a general term for drinkable liquids such as alcohol and tea. For example, beverages may be classified into various categories, such as water (drinking water) for quenching thirst, fruit drinks having a unique flavor and taste, soft drinks giving a refreshing feeling, or alcoholic drinks having an alcoholic effect.

A representative example of an alcoholic beverage may be beer, and beer is a liquor made by filtering juice made from malt (malt) made from sprouted barley, adding hops, and fermenting with yeast.

Consumers can purchase ready-made products manufactured and sold by beer manufacturers, or drink house beer (or craft beer) produced by directly fermenting beer ingredients at home or in a bar.

House beer can be manufactured in a variety of types rather than ready-made beer, and can be manufactured to suit consumer tastes.

Materials for making beer may be water, malt, hops, yeast, flavor additives, and the like.

Yeast may be called yeast, and may be added to malt to ferment the malt and help produce alcohol and carbonic acid.

Flavor additives are additives that enhance the taste of beer, such as fruits.

House beer may include a total of three stages of wort production, fermentation, and maturation, and may take about 2 to 3 weeks from wort production to maturation.

For house beer, it is important to maintain an optimal temperature during the fermentation step, and user convenience can be increased as it is simply produced.

Fermented beverages such as beer can be fermented by a beverage maker, and it is preferable that such a beverage maker safely and conveniently prepares a beverage.

One example of the beverage maker is a domestic alcohol maker disclosed in Republic of Korea Patent Registration Publication No. 10-0793258 B1 (published on January 10, 2008). It includes a clamp for fixing the tank body and the lid, a steamer combined filter tube inserted into the tank body, and a filter cloth inserted into the steamer combined filter tube.

The user using the home wine maker can operate the home wine maker after opening the lid, putting a certain amount of water and beverage ingredients inside the tank body, and closing the lid. there is a ham

Republic of Korea Registered Patent Publication No. 10-0793258 B1 (published on January 10, 2008)

An object of the present invention is to provide a beverage maker that is easy to open the fermentation lid.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a beverage maker capable of producing a beverage more cleanly by introducing beverage ingredients through a tube.

Beverage maker according to an embodiment of the present invention and the fermentation tank space is formed; at least one tube through which the fluid passes; It includes a fermentation lead that opens and closes the space, and the fermentation lead includes an outer lead formed with a fermentation lead hole through which a tube passes; an inner lead disposed on the outer lead so as to be able to move up and down; It includes a tube connection body supported by the inner lead and having a tube connection portion to which the tubes are connected, the outer tube positioned outside the fermentation lead, and an inner tube extending from the outer tube to the inside of the fermentation lead and connected to the tube connection portion. Including, a bracket supporting the outer tube is connected to the fermentation lead so that the outer tube is bent with the inner tube.

A handle may be provided on the top of the inner lid.

It may further include a rotating shaft connected to the bracket and rotatably supported in the fermenter.

The fermentation lid hole may be opened horizontally to the outer lid. The height of the fermentation lead hole may be higher than the height of the top of the tube connection.

The bracket may support the outer tube so that the outer tube around the fermentation lead hole has a lower height than the fermentation lead hole.

A bracket space accommodating the outer tube may be formed inside the bracket.

The inner tube may have an inner lead contact portion that contacts the inner lead and presses the inner lead.

An inner hole through which a tube passes may be formed in the inner lead, and the inner lead contact portion may come into contact with the periphery of the inner hole.

The fermentation lid includes a tube connection body facing the space when the fermentation lid is closed, and the tube connection unit may protrude from an upper surface of the tube connection body.

At least one strength reinforcing rib may protrude from the upper surface of the tube connection body.

The fermentation lead may further include an inner fitting connected to the tube connection and to which one end of the tube is connected. An inner fitting supporter for supporting the inner fitting may protrude from an upper surface of the tube connection body.

The inner fitting supporter may be spaced apart from the tube connection portion, and a portion of the inner fitting may be inserted between the tube connection portion and the inner fitting supporter.

The inner fitting includes a first fitting part connected to the tube connection part; It may include a second fitting part bent with the first fitting part and connected to the tube. The inner fitting supporter may protrude to be located under the second fitting part.

A protrusion for restraining the inner lead to the fermenter may protrude from one of the inner lead and the fermenter. In addition, a protrusion guide may be formed on the other one of the inner lid and the fermenter in which the protrusion slides in the rotational direction of the inner lid and the protrusion is caught in an up-down direction.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, since the inner lid can be raised by the restoring force acting on the tube, the user can easily hold the inner lid with his or her hand, and the user can conveniently manipulate the fermentation lid.

In addition, since the bracket for rotating the fermentation lid supports the outer tube, the number of parts can be minimized and the structure is simple, compared to the case where a separate tube supporter for supporting the outer tube is provided separately from the bracket.

In addition, since the inner lead contact portion of the inner tube can press the inner lead upward, and the inner lead is pushed upward by the inner tube, the tube has a simple structure without a mechanism such as a motor for lifting the inner lead. The inner lead can be raised.

In addition, it is possible to minimize connection failure between the tube and the tube connection body by minimizing the upward bending of the tube connection body.

In addition, it is possible to minimize bending or breakage of the tube connection portion in the horizontal direction, and the reliability is high.

1 is a perspective view of a beverage maker according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a configuration diagram of a beverage maker according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a perspective view when the fermentation lid according to an embodiment of the present invention is locked in the fermentation tank;
4 is a perspective view when the fermentation reed shown in FIG. 3 is unlocked from the fermenter and the handle is raised;
5 is a perspective view when the fermentation lid shown in FIG. 4 is rotated upward;
6 is a cross-sectional view when the fermentation reed is locked in the fermenter according to an embodiment of the present invention;
7 is a cross-sectional view when the fermentation reed shown in FIG. 6 is unlocked from the fermenter and the handle is raised;
8 is a cross-sectional view when the fermentation reed shown in FIG. 7 is rotated upward;
9 is a cross-sectional view of a fermentation tank and a fermentation lead connected by a hinge axis according to an embodiment of the present invention;
10 is a perspective view showing the inside of a fermentation lid according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 11 is a perspective view of the tube connection body shown in Figure 10;
Figure 12 is a perspective view when the tube is connected to the tube connection body shown in Figure 11;

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with drawings.

1 is a perspective view of a beverage maker according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a beverage maker according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The beverage maker may include a fermentation module (1). In the fermentation module 1, fermentation of the beverage may proceed.

The beverage maker may include a temperature controller to control the temperature inside the fermentation module 1 .

The beverage maker may include a water supply module (5). The water supply module 5 may supply water.

The beverage maker may include a material feeder 3 having material accommodating portions 31, 32, and 33 in which materials necessary for preparing a beverage are accommodated.

The beverage maker may include main channels 41 and 42 connecting the water supply module 5 and the fermentation module 1.

The beverage maker may include a beverage dispenser 6 for dispensing the beverage prepared in the fermentation module 1 to the outside.

The beverage dispenser 6 may be connected to the second main channel 42, whereby the beverage dispensed from the fermentation module 1 passes through a part of the second main channel 42 and is guided to the beverage dispenser 6. It can be.

The beverage maker may further include a gas discharger (7). The gas discharger 7 may be connected to the fermentation module 1 to discharge gas generated during the manufacturing process of the beverage.

The beverage maker may further include an air injector 8 for injecting air. The air injector 8 may be connected to the water supply module 5 or the first main channel 41 . The air injector may include an air pump 82 .

The beverage maker may further include an air regulator 15 for adjusting the pressure between the inner wall of the fermenter 101 and the outer surface of the fermentation container 12 .

The beverage maker may further include a sub-channel 91. The sub-channel 91 may connect the water supply module 5 and the beverage dispenser 6.

Hereinafter, the fermentation module 1 will be described in detail.

The fermentation module 1 may include a fermentation tank 101 having a space S1 and a fermentation lid 110 opening and closing the space S1.

The fermentation tank 101 may include a fermentation case 103 and an inner fermentation tank 102 accommodated in the fermentation case 103 and having an internal space S1 formed therein. An insulator 104 may be provided between the fermentation case 103 and the inner fermentation tank 102 . The fermentation tank 101 may further include a lead connector 105 on which the fermentation lead 110 is seated.

The fermentation case 103 and the inner fermentation tank 102 may each be composed of a combination of a plurality of members. The fermentation case 103 may constitute the exterior of the fermentation tank 101.

The fermentation lid 110 seals the inside of the fermentation tank 101, and may be disposed on the upper side of the fermentation tank 101 to cover the space S1. The fermentation lid 110 may be provided with a main channel connection part 115 connected to the main channel, more specifically, the second main channel 42 .

A fermentation container 12 may be accommodated inside the fermentation tank 101 .

The fermentation container 12 may be a container provided separately so that the beverage material and the finished beverage do not adhere to the inner wall of the fermentation tank 101. The fermentation container 12 may be detachably provided in the fermentation tank 101. The fermentation container 12 may be seated inside the fermentation tank 101 to ferment a beverage inside the fermentation tank 101, and may be taken out of the fermentation tank 101 after use is completed.

The fermentation container 12 may be a pack containing ingredients for preparing a beverage therein. The fermentation container 12 can be formed of a flexible material, so it can be easily inserted into the fermentation tank 101, and can be contracted and expanded according to pressure. However, it is not limited thereto, and it is of course possible that the fermentation container 12 has a material of PET.

Inside the fermentation container 12, a beverage manufacturing space S2 in which beverage materials are accommodated and beverages are produced may be formed. The fermentation container 12 may be formed smaller than the inner space S1 of the fermentation tank 101.

The fermentation container 12 may be inserted into and accommodated in the fermentation tank 101 while the material is accommodated therein. The fermentation container 12 may be inserted into the fermentation tank 101 and accommodated in the fermentation tank 101 while the fermentation lid 110 is open.

The fermentation lid 110 may seal the fermentation vessel 101 after the fermentation container 12 is inserted into the fermentation vessel 101. The fermentation container 12 may help fermentation of materials in a state accommodated in the inner space S1 sealed by the fermentation tank 101 and the fermentation lid 110. The fermentation container 12 may be inflated by the pressure therein during preparation of the beverage. The fermentation container 12 may be compressed by the air inside the fermentation tank 101 when the beverage contained therein is taken out and air is supplied between the inner surface of the fermentation tank 101 and the outer surface of the fermentation container 12.

The inner fermenter 102 may be disposed inside the fermentation case 103. The outer circumference and bottom surface of the inner fermenter 102 may be spaced apart from the inner surface of the fermentation case 103. In more detail, the outer circumference of the inner fermentation tank 102 may be spaced apart from the inner circumference of the fermentation case 103, and the outer bottom surface of the inner fermentation tank 102 may be spaced apart from the inner bottom surface of the fermentation case 103.

An insulator (not shown) may be provided between the fermentation case 103 and the inner fermentation tank 102 . The heat insulation unit may be located inside the fermentation case 103 and surround the inner fermentation tank 102. As a result, the temperature of the inner fermenter 102 can be maintained constant.

The heat insulating part may be formed of a material such as expanded polystyrene or polyurethane, which has high insulating performance and can absorb vibration.

The inner fermentation tank 102 may be provided with a temperature sensor 16 for measuring the temperature of the inner fermentation tank 102 .

The temperature sensor 16 may be mounted on the circumferential surface of the inner fermenter 102. The temperature sensor 16 may be located on the lower side of the evaporator 15 wound around the inner fermenter 102.

Hereinafter, the temperature controller 11 will be described in detail.

The temperature controller 11 can change the internal temperature of the fermenter 101. In more detail, the temperature controller 11 can change the temperature of the inner fermenter 102.

The temperature controller 11 heats or cools the inner fermenter 102, and can adjust the temperature of the inner fermenter 102 to the optimum temperature for beverage fermentation.

The temperature controller 11 may include at least one of a refrigerating cycle device 13 and a heater 14 . However, it is not limited thereto, and the temperature controller can also be configured to include a thermoelectric element (TEM).

The refrigeration cycle device 13 may cool the inner fermenter 102 to adjust the temperature of the inner fermenter 102. The refrigerating cycle device 13 may include a compressor, a condenser, an expansion mechanism, and an evaporator 15 .

The evaporator 15 may be disposed in contact with the outer surface of the inner fermenter 102 . The evaporator 15 may be composed of an evaporation tube wound around the outer surface of the inner fermenter 102. The evaporator 15 may be accommodated between the inner fermenter 102 and the heat insulator, and may cool the inner fermenter 102 insulated by the heat insulator.

The temperature controller 11 may further include a heater 14 for heating the inner fermenter 102. The heater 14 may be installed in contact with the lower surface of the inner fermenter 102 and may be configured as a heater that generates heat when power is applied. The heater 14 may be configured as a plate heater.

As a result, natural convection of the fluid may occur inside the inner fermenter 102 by the evaporator 15 and the heater 14, and the temperature distribution inside the inner fermenter 102 and the fermentation container 12 may be uniform.

Hereinafter, the main channels 41 and 42 and the bypass channel 43 will be described.

As described above, the main channels 41 and 42 connect the first main channel 41 connecting the water supply module 5 and the material feeder 3, and the material feeder 3 and the fermentation module 1. It may include a second main channel 42 that does.

That is, the first main channel 41 can guide the water supplied from the water supply module 5 to the material supply unit 3, and the second main channel 42 is the supply unit of the material extracted from the material supply unit 3 and the water. The mixture may be directed to the fermentation module (1).

One end 41A of the first main channel 41 may be connected to the water supply module 5, and the other end may be connected to the material feeder 3, in more detail, the inlet of the first material accommodating part 31 to be described later ( 31A) can be connected.

A material supply valve 310 opening and closing the first main channel 41 may be installed in the first main channel 41 . Material supply valve 310 may be a component included in the material supply (3).

The material supply valve 310 is opened when the additives accommodated in the material accommodating units 31, 32, and 33 are inputted to open the first main channel 41. The material supply valve 310 may be opened during cleaning of the material accommodating parts 31, 32, and 33 to open the first main channel 41.

One end of the second main channel 42 may be connected to the main channel connection part 115 of the fermentation module 1, and the other end may be connected to a material feeder 3, a final material receiving part 33 to be described later in more detail. ) can be connected to the outlet 33B.

A main valve 40 opening and closing the second main channel 42 may be installed in the second main channel 42 . In addition, a main check valve 314 for flowing fluid from the material supplier 3 to the fermentation module 1 may be installed in the second main channel 42 . That is, the main check valve 314 can prevent the fluid from flowing back to the material supplier 3 .

The main check valve 314 may be located between the main valve 40 and the material supplier 3 for the second main channel 42 .

The main valve 40 may be opened when water is supplied to the fermentation container 12 to open the second main channel 42 . The main valve 40 may be closed while cooling the fermentation tank 101 to close the second main channel 42 . The main valve 40 may be opened when air is injected into the fermentation container 12 to open the second main channel 42 . The main valve 40 may be opened to open the second main channel 42 when the additive is supplied into the fermentation container 12 . The main valve 40 may be closed while fermentation of materials is in progress to seal the inside of the fermentation container 12 . The main valve 40 may be closed during aging and storage of the beverage to seal the inside of the fermentation container 12 . The main valve 40 is opened when a beverage is dispensed by the beverage dispenser 6 to open the second main channel 4, and the beverage in the fermentation container 12 passes through the main valve 40 to discharge the beverage. It can flow into the group (6).

The main channels 41 and 42 may be composed of one continuous channel if the beverage maker does not include the ingredient feeder 3.

If the beverage maker includes the ingredient feeder 3, the beverage maker may further include a bypass channel 43 configured to bypass the material accommodating portions 31, 32, and 33 for water or air. .

The bypass channel 43 may connect the first main channel 41 and the second main channel 42 by bypassing the material accommodating parts 31, 32, and 33.

One end 43A of the bypass channel 43 may be connected to the first main channel 41 and the other end 43B may be connected to the second main channel 42 . In more detail, one end 43A of the bypass channel 43 may be connected between the water supply module 5 and the material supply valve 310 for the first main channel 41, and the other end 43B may be connected between the main valve 40 and the material feeder 3 for the second main channel 42 .

A bypass valve 35 opening and closing the bypass channel 43 may be installed in the bypass channel 43 .

The bypass valve 35 may be opened to open the bypass channel 43 when water supplied from the water supply module 5 is supplied to the fermentation container 12 . The bypass valve 35 may be opened to open the bypass channel 43 when air injected from the air injector 8 is supplied to the fermentation container 12 . The bypass valve 35 may be opened during cleaning of the bypass channel 43 to open the bypass channel 43 .

In addition, a bypass check valve 324 for flowing fluid from the first main channel 41 to the second main channel 42 may be installed in the bypass channel 43 . That is, the fluid can only flow from the first main channel 41 to the second main channel 42 and cannot flow in the opposite direction.

The bypass check valve 324 may be located between the bypass valve 35 and the second main channel 42 with respect to the bypass channel 43 .

Hereinafter, the material feeder 3 will be described in detail.

In the case of manufacturing beer using a beverage maker, materials for manufacturing beer may include water, malt, yeast, hops, flavor additives, and the like.

The beverage maker may include both the ingredient feeder 3 and the fermentation container 12, and ingredients for preparing the beverage may be distributed and accommodated in the ingredient feeder 3 and the fermentation container 12. Fermentation container 12 may contain some of the ingredients for beverage preparation, and the material feeder 3 may contain the rest of the ingredients. The remaining ingredients contained in the material feeder 3 may be supplied to the fermentation container 12 together with the water supplied from the water supply module 5, and may be mixed with some of the materials contained in the fermentation container 12 .

The fermentation container 12 may contain main ingredients essential for beverage production, and the material feeder 3 may contain additives added to the main ingredients. In this case, the additives contained in the material feeder 3 may be mixed with water supplied from the water supply module 5 and supplied to the fermentation container 12, and mixed with the main material contained in the fermentation container 12. can

The main material accommodated in the fermentation container 12 may be a material with a larger capacity than other materials. For example, in the case of beer production, the main material may be malt among malt, yeast, hops and flavor additives. In addition, the additives accommodated in the material feeder 3 may be materials other than malt among materials for manufacturing beer, and may include yeast, hops, flavor additives, and the like.

The beverage maker may include a fermentation container 12 without including the material feeder 3, in which case the main material may be accommodated in the fermentation container 12, and the user may directly add additives to the fermentation container 12. can be put in

When the beverage maker includes both the material feeder 3 and the fermentation container 12, it is possible to more conveniently prepare the beverage. Hereinafter, for convenience, both the material feeder 3 and the fermentation container 12 are included as an example. Explain. However, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to including both the material feeder 3 and the fermentation container 12 .

Materials in the fermentation container 12 may be fermented over time, and beverages prepared in the fermentation container 12 may flow to the second main channel 42 through the main channel connection 115, It can flow from the second main channel 42 to the beverage dispenser 6 and be taken out.

Ingredient feeder 3 may contain ingredients necessary for preparing a beverage, and may be configured to allow water supplied from the water supply module 5 to pass through. For example, when the beverage produced in the beverage maker is beer, the material accommodated in the material feeder 3 may be yeast, hops, flavor additives, and the like.

The material accommodated in the material feeder 3 can be directly accommodated in the material containing portions 31, 32, and 33 formed in the material feeder 3. At least one material accommodating part 31, 32, 33 may be formed in the material feeder 3. A plurality of material accommodating portions 31, 32, and 33 may be formed in the material supply unit 3, and in this case, the plurality of material accommodating portions 31, 32, and 33 may be formed separately from each other.

Inlets 31A, 32A, and 33A through which fluid flows in and outlets 31B, 32B, and 33B through which fluid flows out may be formed in each of the material accommodating portions 31, 32, and 33. The fluid introduced into the inlet of one material accommodating unit may be mixed with the material of the material accommodating unit and flowed out through the outlet.

On the other hand, the material accommodated in the material feeder 3 can be accommodated in the capsules C1, C2, and C3. In this case, the capsules C1, C2, and C3 may be accommodated in the material accommodating portions 31, 32, and 33, and the material accommodating portions 31, 32, and 33 may be referred to as capsule mounting portions. can

When the material is accommodated in the capsules C1, C2, and C3, the material feeder 3 may be configured to allow the capsules C1, C2, and C3 to be seated and withdrawn, and the material feeder 3 may be composed of a capsule kit assembly in which the capsules C1, C2, and C3 are detachably accommodated.

For example, a first additive, a second additive, and a third additive may be accommodated in the material supplier 3 . The first additive may be yeast, the second additive may be hops, and the third additive may be a flavor additive. The material supplier 3 includes a first capsule mounting portion 31 in which the first capsule C1 containing the first additive is accommodated, and a second capsule mounting portion 32 in which the second capsule C2 containing the second additive is accommodated. And, it may include a third capsule mounting portion 33 in which the third capsule (C3) in which the third additive is accommodated is accommodated.

The material contained in the material container or the capsules C1, C2, and C3 may be extracted by the hydraulic pressure of the water supplied from the water supply module 5.

When the material is extracted by water pressure, the water supplied from the water supply module 5 to the first main channel 41 can be mixed with the material while passing through the material accommodating part or the capsules C1, C2, and C3. , The material contained in the material accommodating portion or the capsules C1, C2, and C3 may flow to the second main channel 42 together with water.

In the material feeder 3, a plurality of additives of different types may be accommodated separately from each other. For example, when preparing beer, a plurality of additives accommodated in the material feeder 3 may be yeast, hops, and flavor additives, which may be accommodated separately from each other.

When a plurality of material accommodating portions are formed in the material feeder 3, the plurality of material accommodating portions 31, 32, and 33 may be connected in series with respect to the flow direction of water.

In more detail, the material feeder 3 includes at least one connection channel 311 connecting the outlet of any one material accommodation part and the inlet of the other material accommodation part among the plurality of material accommodation parts 31, 32, and 33. ) 312 may be included.

In addition, the plurality of material accommodating units 31, 32, and 33 may include an initial material accommodating unit 31 and a final material accommodating unit 33. The plurality of material accommodating parts 31, 32, and 33 may further include an intermediate material accommodating part 32.

The inlet 31A of the first material accommodating part 31 may be connected to the first main channel 41, and the outlet 33B of the final material accommodating part 33 may be connected to the second main channel 42.

The intermediate material accommodating part 32 may be located between the first material accommodating part 31 and the second material accommodating part 33 with respect to the flow of fluid. The intermediate material accommodating portion 32 may be connected to different connection channels 311 and 312 at the inlet 32A and the outlet 32B, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 2, when three material accommodating parts are formed in the material feeder 3, the outlet 31B of the first material accommodating part 31 is first connected to the inlet 32A of the intermediate material accommodating part 32. It may be connected to the channel 311, and the outlet 32B of the intermediate material accommodating portion 32 may be connected to the inlet 33A of the final material accommodating portion 33 and the second connection channel 312.

In this case, the water introduced into the inlet 31A of the first material accommodating portion 31 through the first main channel 41 passes through the outlet 31B together with the first additive accommodated in the first material accommodating portion 31. It may flow into the first connection channel 311 .

The fluid (a mixture of water and the first additive) introduced into the inlet 32A of the intermediate material accommodating portion 32 through the first connection channel 311 is mixed with the second additive accommodated in the intermediate material accommodating portion 32. It may flow into the second connection channel 312 through the outlet 32B.

The fluid (a mixture of water, the first additive and the second additive) introduced into the inlet 33A of the final material accommodating part 33 through the second connection channel 312 is the first material accommodated in the final material accommodating part 33. 3 It may flow into the second main channel 42 through the outlet 33B together with the additive.

The fluid (mixture of water, first additive, second additive, and third additive) flowing out through the second main channel 42 is guided to the main channel connection part 115 of the fermentation module 1, and the fermentation container 12 ) can enter the interior.

However, the configuration of the material supplier 3 is not limited thereto, and for example, when there is no intermediate material accommodation unit, the material supplier 3 may be formed with two material accommodation units. In this case, one material accommodating part may be an initial material accommodating part, and the other material accommodating part may be a final material accommodating part. An outlet of the first material accommodating unit and an inlet of the final material accommodating unit may be connected by a connection channel.

As another example, when there are a plurality of intermediate material accommodating units, four or more material accommodating units may be formed in the material supplier 3 . In this case, one material accommodating part may be an initial material accommodating part, another material accommodating part may be a final material accommodating part, and the remaining material accommodating part may be an intermediate material accommodating part. In this case, since the serial connection relationship between each material accommodating portion can be easily understood by those skilled in the art, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Since the plurality of material accommodating portions 31, 32, and 33 are connected in series, there is an advantage in that the channel configuration of the material feeder 3 can be simplified. In addition, since the additives contained in each of the capsules (C1, C2, and C3) are extracted at once, there is an advantage in that the required time is shortened. In addition, since the user does not have to worry about the mounting order of the capsules C1, C2, and C3, malfunctions caused by mounting the capsules C1, C2, and C3 in the wrong order may not occur. In addition, since the leakage point of the material feeder 3 is minimized, reliability can be maintained.

When the material accommodated in the material feeder 3 is accommodated in the capsules C1, C2, and C3, the initial material accommodating portion 31 may be referred to as an initial capsule loading portion, and the intermediate material accommodating portion 32 is It may be called an intermediate capsule mounting portion, and the final material accommodating portion 33 may be named a final capsule mounting portion.

Hereinafter, the water supply module 5 will be described in detail.

The water supply module 5 may include a water tank 51, a water supply pump 52 for pumping water in the water tank 51, and a water supply heater 53 for heating the water pumped by the water supply pump 52. .

A water supply pump 52 for pumping water in the water tank 51 and a water supply heater 53 for heating the water pumped by the water supply pump 52 may be further included.

The water tank 51 and the water supply pump 52 may be connected through the water tank outlet channel 55A, and the water contained in the water tank 51 may be sucked into the water supply pump 52 through the water tank outlet channel 55A.

One end 41A of the water supply pump 52 and the first main channel 41 may be connected to the water supply channel 55B, and the water discharged from the water supply pump passes through the water supply channel 55B to the first main channel 41A. ) can be guided.

A flow meter 56 for measuring a flow rate of water discharged from the water tank 51 may be installed in the water tank outlet channel 55A.

In addition, a flow control valve 54 for adjusting the flow rate of water discharged from the water tank 51 may be installed in the water tank outlet channel 55A. The flow control valve 54 may include a step-in motor.

In addition, a thermistor 54A for measuring the temperature of water discharged from the water tank 51 may be installed in the water tank outlet channel 55A. The thermistor 54A may be incorporated in the flow control valve 54.

A water supply check valve 59 may be installed in the water supply channel 55B to prevent water from flowing back to the water supply pump 52 .

The water supply heater 53 may be installed in the water supply channel 55B.

The feedwater heater 53 may be a mold heater, and includes a heater case through which water pumped from the feedwater pump 52 passes, and a heating heater installed inside the heater case to heat water introduced into the heater case. can do.

A thermal fuse (58) may be installed in the feedwater heater 53 to cut off the circuit when the temperature is high to cut off the current applied to the feedwater heater 53.

The water supply module 5 may further include a safety valve 53A. The safety valve 53A may communicate with the inside of the heater case of the water heater 53. The safety valve 53A can limit the maximum internal pressure of the heater case. For example, the safety valve 53A may limit the maximum internal pressure of the heater case to 3.0 bar.

The water supply module 5 may further include a water supply temperature sensor 57 for measuring the temperature of the water passing through the water supply heater 53 . The water supply temperature sensor 57 may be installed in the water supply heater 53. Alternatively, the water supply temperature sensor 57 may be disposed in a portion located after the water supply heater 53 along the water flow direction in the water supply channel 55B. In addition, it is also possible that the water supply temperature sensor 57 is installed in the first main channel 41 .

When the water supply pump 52 is driven, the water in the water tank 51 is sucked into the water supply pump 52 through the water tank outlet channel 55A, and the water discharged from the water supply pump 52 passes through the water supply channel 55B. In the process of flowing, it can be heated by the feedwater heater 53 and guided to the first main channel 41 .

The beverage dispenser 6 will be described below.

The beverage dispenser 6 may be connected to the second main channel 42 .

In more detail, the beverage dispenser 6 may include a dispenser 62 through which beverages are dispensed, and a beverage dispensing channel 61 connecting the dispenser 62 and the second main channel 42 .

One end 61A of the beverage dispensing channel 61 may be connected between the main check valve 314 and the main valve 40 for the second main channel 42, and the other end is connected to the dispenser 62. can be connected

A beverage dispensing valve 64 opening and closing the beverage dispensing channel 61 may be installed in the beverage dispensing channel 61 .

The beverage dispensing valve 64 may be opened when the beverage is dispensing to open the beverage dispensing channel 61 . The beverage dispensing valve 64 is opened when remaining water is removed to open the beverage dispensing channel 61 . The beverage dispensing valve 64 may be opened during cleaning of the beverage dispensing device 6 to open the beverage dispensing channel 61 .

A foam blocking unit (not shown) may be provided in the beverage dispensing channel 61, and the foam of the beverage flowing from the second main channel 42 to the beverage dispensing channel 61 may be minimized while passing through the foam blocking pass. there is. The foam blocking unit may be provided with a mesh through which foam is filtered.

When the beverage is dispensed, the beverage dispensing valve 64 may be opened, and when the beverage is not dispensed, the beverage dispensing valve 64 may be kept closed.

Hereinafter, the gas discharger 7 will be described in detail.

The gas discharger 7 is connected to the fermentation module 1 and can discharge gas generated inside the fermentation container 12 .

In more detail, the gas exhauster 7 includes a gas discharge channel 71 connected to the fermentation module 1, a gas pressure sensor 72 installed in the gas discharge channel 71, and gas discharged through the gas discharge channel 71. It may include a gas discharge valve 73 connected after the gas pressure sensor 72 in the direction.

The gas discharge channel 71 may be connected to the fermentation module 1, in particular, the fermentation lid 110. The fermentation lid 110 may be provided with a gas discharge channel connection part 121 to which the gas discharge channel 71 is connected.

Gas in the fermentation container 12 may flow to the gas discharge channel 71 and the gas pressure sensor 72 through the gas discharge channel connection part 121 . The gas pressure sensor 72 may detect a pressure of gas flowing from the fermentation container 12 through the gas discharge channel connection 121 to the gas discharge channel 71 .

The gas discharge valve 73 may be turned on and opened when air is injected into the fermentation container 12 by the air injector 8. The beverage maker may inject air into the fermentation container 12 to evenly mix malt and water, and at this time, air bubbles generated in the liquid malt are discharged through the gas discharge channel 71 and gas discharge at the top of the fermentation container 12 It can be discharged to the outside through the valve 73.

The gas discharge valve 73 may be turned on and opened to detect the degree of fermentation during the fermentation process, and then turned off and closed again.

The gas discharger 7 may further include a safety valve 75 connected to the gas discharge channel 71 . The safety valve 75 may be connected after the gas pressure sensor 72 in the gas discharge direction of the gas discharge channel 71 . The safety valve 75 may limit the maximum internal pressure of the fermentation container 12 and the gas discharge channel 71 . For example, the safety valve 75 may limit the maximum internal pressure of the fermentation container 12 and the gas discharge channel 71 to 3.0 bar.

Meanwhile, the gas discharger 7 may further include a pressure release valve 76.

The pressure relief valve 76 may be connected to the gas discharge channel 71 . The pressure relief valve 76 and the gas discharge valve 73 can alternatively be open/closed.

The gas discharge channel 71 may be branched and connected to the gas discharge valve 73 and the pressure release valve 76 respectively.

A noise reduction device 77 may be mounted on the pressure release valve 76, and the noise reduction device 77 may include at least one of an orifice structure and a muffler structure.

By means of the noise reducer 77, even if the pressure relief valve 76 is opened, the internal pressure of the fermentation container 12 can be gradually lowered compared to the gas discharge valve 73.

The pressure release valve 76 may be opened to release the pressure in a state in which the internal pressure of the fermentation container 12 is increased due to gas generation as fermentation of the beverage proceeds. The noise reduction device 77 can effectively reduce noise generated due to a pressure difference between the inside and outside of the fermentation container 12 .

The pressure release valve 76 can be controlled open/closed during fermentation of the beverage material.

The air injector 8 will be described below.

The air injector 8 may be connected to the water supply channel 55B or the first main channel 41 to inject air. Hereinafter, for convenience of description, a case in which the air injector 8 is connected to the water supply channel 55B will be described.

The air injector 8 may be connected to the opposite side of the sub-channel 91 to be described later with respect to the water supply heater 53.

In this case, the air injected from the air injector 8 may pass through the water heater 53 and flow into the sub channel 91 together with the remaining water inside the water heater 53 . As a result, residual water in the feed water heater 53 is removed and the feed water heater 53 can be kept clean.

Alternatively, the air injected from the air injector 8 into the first main channel 41 may pass through the bypass channel 43 and the second main channel 42 in sequence and be injected into the fermentation container 12. . This allows stirring or aeration to be performed within the fermentation container 12 .

Alternatively, the air injected from the air injector 8 into the first main channel 41 may be guided to the material supplier 3 and flow to the capsule mounting parts 31, 32, and 33. Residual water or dregs in the capsules C1, C2, and C3 or the capsule mounting parts 31, 32, and 33 may flow into the second main channel 42 by the air injected by the air injector 8. there is. The capsules C1, C2, and C3 and the capsule mounting parts 31, 32, and 33 can be kept clean by the air injected by the air injector 8.

The air injector 8 may include an air injection channel 81 connected to the water supply channel 55B or the first main channel 41 and an air pump 82 connected to the air injection channel 81 . The air pump 82 may pump air into the air injection channel 81 .

In the air injection channel 81, there is an air injection check valve 83 that prevents water flowing into the water supply channel 55B by the water pump 52 from flowing into the air pump 82 through the air injection channel 81. can be installed

The air injector 8 may further include an air filter 82A. The air filter 82A may be provided in the suction part of the air pump 82, and external air may pass through the air filter 82A and be sucked into the air pump 82. Thus, the air pump 82 may inject clean air into the air injection channel 81 .

Hereinafter, the air regulator 15 will be described in detail.

The air regulator 15 can regulate the pressure between the inner wall of the fermenter 101 and the outer surface of the fermentation container 12.

The air regulator 15 may supply air between the fermentation container 12 and the inner wall of the fermentation tank 101 or, conversely, exhaust air between the fermentation container 12 and the inner wall of the fermentation tank 101 to the outside.

The air regulator 15 may include an air supply channel 154 connected to the fermentation module 1 and an exhaust channel 157 connected to the air supply channel 154 to exhaust air to the outside.

One end 154A of the air supply channel 154 may be connected to the first main channel 41, and the other end may be connected to the fermentation module.

The air supply channel 154 may be connected to the fermentation module 1, in particular, the fermentation lid 110. An air supply channel connection unit 117 to which the air supply channel 154 is connected may be provided in the fermentation module 1, and the air supply channel connection unit 117 is the inner wall of the fermentation tank 101 and the outer surface of the fermentation container 12. It can be communicated through the interspace.

Air injected from the air injector 8 into the first main channel 41 may be guided between the outer surface of the fermentation container 12 and the inner wall of the fermentation tank 101 through the air supply channel 154 .

The air injector 8 may function as an air supplier supplying air between the fermentation container 12 and the fermentation tank 101 together with the air supply channel 154 .

The air supplied into the fermentation tank 101 may pressurize the fermentation container 12 between the outer surface of the fermentation container 12 and the inner wall of the fermentation tank 101.

The beverage in the fermentation container 12 can be pressurized by the fermentation container 12 pressed by air, and when the main valve 40 and the beverage dispensing valve 64 are opened, the beverage passes through the main channel connection 115 2 can flow into the main channel (42). The beverage flowing from the fermentation container 12 to the second main channel 42 may be taken out through the beverage dispenser 6 .

The air pump 82 may supply air such that a predetermined pressure is formed between the fermentation container 12 and the fermentation tank 101, and the beverage in the fermentation container 12 is between the fermentation container 12 and the fermentation tank 101. A pressure that is easy to take out can be formed.

The air pump 82 maintains an off state while beverage dispensing is in progress, and when the beverage dispensing is finished, the air pump 82 may be driven for the next beverage dispensing and then stopped.

As a result, when the beverage preparation is completed, the beverage maker takes out the beverage in the fermentation container 12 while placing the beverage inside the fermentation module 1 without taking the fermentation container 12 out of the fermentation module 1. It can be taken out with the channel module (6).

A configuration in which the air regulator 15 includes the air injector 8 and a separate air supply pump is also possible. In this case, the air supply channel 154 may be connected to the air supply pump without being connected to the first main channel 41 . However, since the air pump 82 is configured to inject air into the fermentation container 12 and supply air between the fermentation container 12 and the fermentation tank 101 in combination, the product is compact and cost effective. It would be more desirable in terms of savings.

On the other hand, the exhaust channel 157, along with a part of the air supply channel 154, may function as an air exhaust passage for exhausting air between the fermentation container 12 and the fermentation tank 101 to the outside.

The exhaust channel 157 may be located outside the fermentation module 1. The exhaust channel 157 may be connected to a portion of the air supply channel 154 located outside the fermenter 101.

The air supply channel 154 is a first channel from a connection part 154A connected to the first main channel 41 to a connection part 157A to which the exhaust channel 157 is connected, and a connection part to which the exhaust channel 157 is connected. A second channel from 154A to the air supply channel connection unit 117 may be included. The first channel may be an air supply channel that guides the air pumped by the air pump 82 to the second channel. In addition, the second channel supplies air that has passed through the air supply channel between the fermentation tank 101 and the fermentation container 12, or guides the air leaked between the fermentation tank 101 and the fermentation container 12 to the connection channel 157. It may be a channel for both supply and exhaust air.

An exhaust valve 156 opening and closing the exhaust channel 157 may be connected to the exhaust channel 157 .

The exhaust valve 156 may be opened to exhaust air between the fermentation container 12 and the fermentation tank 101 to the outside when the fermentation container 12 is inflated during beverage preparation. The exhaust valve 156 may be controlled to open when water is supplied by the water supply channel module 5 . When air is injected by the air injection channel module 8, the exhaust valve 156 can be controlled to open.

The exhaust valve 156 may be opened to bleed air between the fermentation container 12 and the fermentation vessel 101 when beverage extraction from the fermentation container 12 is completed. The user may take the fermentation container 12 out of the fermentation tank 101 after the beverage is taken out, because a safety accident may occur when the inside of the fermentation tank 101 maintains a high pressure. The exhaust valve 156 may be controlled to open when beverage dispensing from the fermentation container 12 is completed.

The air regulator 15 may further include an air supply valve 159 that regulates air pumped by the air pump 82 and supplied between the fermentation container 12 and the fermentation tank 101 .

The air supply valve 159 may be installed in the air supply channel 154. In more detail, the air supply valve 159 may be installed between a connection part 154A of the air supply channels 154 with the first main channel 41 and a connection part 157A with the exhaust channel 157.

Hereinafter, the subchannel 91 will be described in detail.

The sub-channel 91 may connect the water supply module 5 and the beverage dispenser 6. In more detail, one end 91A of the sub-channel 91 may be connected to the water supply channel 55B and the other end 91B may be connected to the beverage dispensing channel 61.

The sub-channel 91 may be connected between the feed water pump 52 and the feed water heater 53 for the feed water channel 55B.

In addition, the sub-channel 91 may be connected to the beverage dispensing channel 61 between the connection portion 61A of the second main channel 42 and the beverage dispensing valve 64 .

Water supplied by the water supply pump 52 or air pumped by the air pump 82 can be guided to the beverage dispensing channel 61 through the sub-channel 91, and dispensing to the dispenser 62 and beverage dispensing The remaining water or beverage remaining inside the machine 6 can be removed.

A sub-valve 92 opening and closing the sub-channel 91 may be installed in the sub-channel 91 .

The sub valve 92 may open the sub channel 91 when dispensing beverages or cleaning the inside.

In addition, a sub check valve 93 may be installed in the sub channel 91 to prevent the beverage in the beverage dispensing channel 61 from flowing backward to the water supply module 5 . The sub check valve 93 may be located between the sub valve 92 and the beverage dispensing channel 61 with respect to the sub channel 91 .

The sub-channel 91 may function as a residual water removal channel of the water supply module 5 . For example, when the air pump 82 is turned on while the air supply valve 159, the bypass valve 35, and the material supply valve 310 are closed and the sub valve 92 is open, the air injection channel 81 The air injected into ) may pass through the water heater 53 and flow into the sub channel 91, pass through the sub valve 92, flow into the beverage dispensing channel 61, and then be dispensed into the dispenser 62. can In this process, the air is discharged to the dispenser 62 together with the remaining water remaining in the water supply module 5, more specifically, the water supply heater 53 and the water supply channel 55B, so that the remaining water can be removed.

The main channels 41 and 42 shown in FIG. 2 may be configured by sequentially connecting a plurality of members through which beverage materials such as water or gases such as air may pass. Also, the gas discharge channel 71 shown in FIG. 2 may be configured by sequentially connecting a plurality of members through which gas may pass.

3 is a perspective view when the fermentation reed according to an embodiment of the present invention is locked in the fermenter, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view when the fermentation reed shown in FIG. 3 is unlocked in the fermenter and the handle is raised, FIG. 5 is a perspective view when the fermentation lid shown in FIG. 4 is rotated upward.

6 is a cross-sectional view when the fermentation reed is locked in the fermenter according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view when the fermentation reed shown in FIG. 6 is released from the fermenter and the handle is raised, FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view when the fermentation lid shown in FIG. 7 is rotated upward, and FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a fermentation tank and a fermentation lid connected by a hinge shaft according to an embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a perspective view showing the inside of a fermentation lid according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the tube connection body shown in FIG. 10, and FIG. 12 is a tube in the tube connection body shown in FIG. This is a perspective view when connected.

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 8, the fermentation tank 101 may include a lower fermentation tank L having a space S1 formed therein and a lead connector 105 disposed above the lower fermentation tank L. .

The lower fermentation tank L may include an inner fermentation tank 102, an outer case 103, and an insulator 104.

An opening 108 may be formed in the lead connector 105 . The opening 108 may be formed to communicate with the space S1 of the lower fermentation tank L. The opening 108 may be formed smaller than the space S1 above the space S1. Opening 108 may be sized to allow fermentation container 12 to enter and exit.

A lead seating groove 109 in which the fermentation lead 110 is seated may be formed on the upper surface of the lead connector 105 .

The reed connector 105 may include a neck body 106 having an opening 108 formed therein, and a top body 107 in which the fermentation reed 110 is seated.

The neck body 106 may be placed on top of the lower fermenter (L). The neck body 106 may be smaller in size than each of the lower fermenter L and the top body 107.

A lid seating groove 109 in which the fermentation lid 110 is seated may be formed in the top body 107 . The top body 107 may be disposed on top of the neck body 106 . The top body 107 may be formed larger than the neck body 106 . The top body 107 can be integrally formed with the neck body 106, and can be configured separately from the neck body 106 and then connected to the neck body 106 so as to be positioned on top of the neck body 106. .

Fermentation lid 110 may be rotatably connected to lid connector 105 .

A portion of the fermentation reed 110 may be inserted into the opening 108 of the reed connector 105, and the fermentation reed 110 may seal the opening 108 of the reed connector 105.

The top of the fermentation lid 110 may be formed larger than the opening 108, and the top of the fermentation lid 110 may cover the opening 108. The lower portion of the fermentation reed 110 may be formed smaller than the opening 108 , and the lower portion of the fermentation reed 110 may be inserted into and accommodated in the opening 108 .

Hereinafter, the fermentation container 12 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8 .

A container main channel P1 through which fluid passes may be formed in the fermentation container 12 . Fluid may enter and exit the fermentation container 12 through the container main channel P1.

The container main channel P1 may communicate with the fermentation space S2. Beverage materials such as water or additives or gases such as air may flow into the fermentation space S2 through the container main channel P1. The container main channel (P1) may be a material input passage through which beverage materials for beverage production are supplied to the fermentation space (S2).

Meanwhile, the beverage prepared in the fermentation space S2 may be taken out of the fermentation container 12 through the container main channel P1. The container main channel P1 may be a beverage dispensing passage through which beverages manufactured in the fermentation space S2 are dispensed to the outside.

A container sub-channel P2 for discharging gas from the fermentation space S2 to the outside of the fermentation container 12 may be formed in the fermentation container 12 . The beverage material fermented in the fermentation space S2 may generate gas such as carbon dioxide gas, and this gas may be discharged to the outside of the fermentation container 12 through the container sub-channel P2.

Fermentation container 12 may be composed of a combination of a plurality of members. The fermentation container 12 may include a flexible container 130 and a container body 140 .

The flexible container 130 may be configured to be expandable and compressible. The fermentation space (S2) may be formed inside the flexible container (130).

The fermentation space (S2) may be an accommodation space for accommodating beverage materials prior to producing a beverage, and may be a space in which beverage materials are fermented during beverage production by a beverage maker.

The flexible container 130 may be connected to the container body 140 . The flexible container 130 may be expanded or compressed while being attached to the container body 140 .

The flexible container 130 may include a pair of films, and the beer manufacturing space S2 may be formed between the pair of films.

Edges of the pair of films may be bonded to each other, and the flexible container 130 may be configured to be expandable and contractible.

One of the pair of films may be a bonded film bonded to the container body 140, and the other of the pair of films may be a non-bonded film not bonded to the container body 140.

The flexible container 130 may be expanded while the fermentation container 12 prepares a beverage in the space S1 of the fermentation tank 101.

The flexible container 130 may be shaped as compact as possible before the fermentation container 12 is used in the beverage maker, and the fermentation container 12 may be inflated during use in the beverage maker.

In the flexible container 130, an upper film located at the upper side of the pair of films may be bonded to the container body 140, and a lower film located at a relatively lower side may be unbonded to the container body 140. .

The container body 140 may be seated on or connected to a container support formed in the fermenter module 1. A container main channel P1 and a container sub channel P2 may be formed in the container body 140 .

The container body 140 may be composed of a combination of a plurality of members. The container body 140 may include a channel body in which the container main channel P1 and the container sub-channel P2 are formed, and a junction body connected to the channel body and to which the flexible container 130 is joined.

Also, the fermentation container 12 may further include a container tube 150.

The container tube 150 may be detachable from the lower portion of the container body 140 . The container tube 150 may extend to a lower inner portion of the flexible container 130 . The lower end of the container tube 150 may be closer to the lower end of the flexible container 130 among the lower end of the flexible container 130 and the container body 140 . A container main channel P1 communicating with the fermentation space S2 may be formed inside the container tube 150 .

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 9 , the beverage maker may further include a hinge shaft 160 rotatably connecting the fermentation reed 110 to the fermenter 101 .

The fermenter 101 may have a space S1 formed therein, and may rotatably support the hinge shaft 160. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 and 9 , the fermenter 101 may include a pair of hinge shaft supporters 113 and 114 rotatably supporting the hinge shaft 160 . The hinge axis supporters 113 and 114 may be formed on the top of the fermentation tank 101.

The hinge axis supporters 113 and 114 may protrude from the lead connector 105 . The pair of hinge axis supporters 113 and 114 may be spaced apart from each other in a horizontal direction.

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 8, the fermentation reed 110 may be connected to the hinge axis 160 and the bracket 170, and may be rotated around the hinge axis 160 to open and close the space S1 there is.

The hinge shaft 160 may be connected to the bracket 170 and may be rotatably supported on the fermenter 101.

As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 , the beverage maker may include at least one tube (T1) (T2) through which a fluid passes and is connected to the fermentation lid (110).

The tubes T1 and T2 may be elastic tubes made of an elastic material such as rubber or the like to be bent or bent, and may be tubes that can be restored to a straight tube shape when no external force is applied.

The tubes T1 and T2 may be directly connected to the fermentation lid 110 or connected to the fermentation lid 110 through inner fittings T7 and T8. The inner fittings T7 and T8 may be tube connectors connecting the fermentation reed 110 and the tubes T1 and T2 between the fermentation reed 110 and the tubes T1 and T2.

Hereinafter, when the tubes T1 and T2 are directly connected to the fermentation reed 110 and the tubes T1 and T2 are shown in FIG. 10, the fermentation lead ( 110) will be described as connecting the tube (T1) (T1) to the fermentation lead (110).

The tubes T1 and T2 may extend to the fermentation reed 110 along the hinge shaft 160 and the bracket 170, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 9 .

The tubes T1 and T2 may be accommodated inside at least one of the hinge shaft 160 and the bracket 170, and in this case, the tubes T1 and T2 may not be visible as much as possible when viewed from the outside, The tubes T1 and T2 may be concealed and protected by at least one of the hinge shaft 160 and the bracket 170.

When the tubes T1 and T2 are accommodated inside the hinge shaft 160, the inside of the hinge shaft 160, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 9, the hinge in which the tubes T1 and T2 are accommodated An axial space S3 may be formed. In addition, at least one hinge shaft hole H1 through which the tubes T1 and T2 extend to the outside of the hinge shaft 160 may be formed in the hinge shaft 160 .

The hinge shaft 160 may have a hollow cylindrical shape, and a portion of the tubes T1 and T2 may be accommodated inside the hinge shaft 160 .

The hinge shaft hole H1 may be opened in a radial direction to the hinge shaft 160 . The tubes T1 and T2 may extend to the outside of the hinge shaft 160 through the hinge shaft hole H1 while a portion of the tubes T1 and T2 are accommodated in the hinge shaft space S3.

Meanwhile, when the tubes T1 and T2 are accommodated inside the bracket 170, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 9, the bracket 170 accommodates the tubes T1 and T2. A space S4 may be formed.

As shown in FIGS. 6 to 9, the tubes T1 and T2 are preferably accommodated in each of the hinge shaft 160 and the bracket 170. In this case, the tubes T1 and T2 are externally A portion exposed to may be minimized and may be protected by the hinge shaft 160 and the bracket 170.

Meanwhile, when the tubes T1 and T2 are accommodated in each of the hinge shaft 160 and the bracket 170, the hinge shaft hole H1 may open toward the bracket space S4. The hinge shaft hole (H1) can communicate the hinge shaft space (S3) and the bracket space (S4), and the tube (T1) (T2) is bracket through the hinge shaft hole (H1) in the hinge shaft receiving space (S3). It can be extended to the space (S4).

The bracket 170 may be connected to the hinge axis 160 perpendicularly to the hinge axis 160, and the tubes T1 and T2 are accommodated in the hinge axis space S3 and the bracket space S4. The part can be bent at right angles.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the fermentation lead 110 may have a fermentation lead hole H2 through which the tubes T1 and T2 pass through the bracket space S4, and fermentation An inner space S5 accommodating the tubes T1 and T2 may be formed inside the lid 110 . The fermentation lead hole (H2) may communicate the bracket space (S4) and the inner space (S5), and the tubes (T1) (T2) pass through the fermentation lead hole (H2) in the bracket space (S4) to the inner space (S5). ) can be extended.

As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 , a portion of the tubes T1 and T2 accommodated in the inner space S5 may be connected to the fermentation lid 110 .

As described above, when the tubes T1 and T2 are disposed inside the hinge shaft 160, the bracket 170, and the fermentation lead 110, the fermentation lead 110 starts from the portion located inside the hinge shaft 160 ) The part located inside the fermentation lid 110 can be minimized from being seen from the outside when the fermentation lid 110 is opened or closed, and is protected by the hinge shaft 160, the bracket 170 and the fermentation lid 110 It can be.

A plurality of tubes T1 and T2 may be accommodated together in the hinge axis space S3, the bracket space S4, and the inner space S5. Any one of the plurality of tubes T1 and T2 may form part 42 of the main channel 41 and 42 shown in FIG. 2, and the plurality of tubes T1 and T2 ?? The other may form part of the gas discharge channel 71 shown in FIG. 2 .

The main channels 41 and 42 shown in FIG. 2 may include one (T1) of a plurality of tubes (T1) (T2) accommodated in the fermentation module (1). Any one (T1) of the plurality of tubes (T1) (T2) accommodated in the fermentation module (1) may be the main tube (T1) connected to the fermentation lid (110).

And, the main channels 41 and 42 shown in FIG. 2 may further include a main outer tube T3 located outside the fermenter 101.

In addition, the main channels 41 and 42 shown in FIG. 2 are connected to one of the plurality of tubes T1 and T2 accommodated in the fermentation module 1 and the main outer tube T3, respectively. A fitting T5 may be further included.

Meanwhile, the gas discharge channel 71 shown in FIG. 2 may include another one (T2) of a plurality of tubes (T1) (T2) accommodated in the fermentation module (1). Another one (T2) of the plurality of tubes (T1) (T2) accommodated in the fermentation module (1) may be a sub-tube (T2) connected to the fermentation lid (110).

And, the gas discharge channel 71 shown in FIG. 2 may further include a sub outer tube T4 located outside the fermenter 101. Further, the gas discharge channel 71 further includes a sub-fitting T6 to which the other one T2 of the plurality of tubes T1 and T2 accommodated in the fermentation module 1 and the sub-outer tube T4 are respectively connected. can do.

The common configuration of the main tube T1 and the sub tube T2 is referred to as the tube T1 and T2, and the main tube T1 and the sub tube T2 have different configurations. ) and the sub tube (T2).

The bracket 170 may include a hinge shaft fixing part 171 and extension parts 172 and 173 .

Referring to FIGS. 6 to 9 , the hinge shaft fixing part 171 may be fixed to the hinge shaft 160 . The hinge axis fixing part 171 may be formed shorter than the distance between the pair of hinge axis supporters 113 and 114. The hinge axis fixing part 171 may be located between a pair of hinge axis supporters 113 and 114. The hinge shaft fixing part 171 may be fixed to the hinge shaft 160 without blocking the hinge shaft hole H1. The hinge shaft fixing part 171 may cover a portion of the hinge shaft 160 . A cross-sectional shape of the hinge shaft fixing part 171 may be an arc shape.

Referring to FIGS. 6 to 8 , the extension parts 172 and 173 may extend from the hinge shaft fixing part 171 and be connected to the fermentation reed 110 . A bracket space S4 may be formed inside the extensions 172 and 173 .

The extensions 172 and 173 and the bracket space S4 may have a shape bent at least once.

The extension parts 172 and 173 may include a first extension part 172 integrally formed with the hinge shaft fixing part 171 and a second extension part 173 coupled to the first extension part 172. there is. The bracket space S4 may be formed between the first extension 172 and the second extension 173 .

The bracket 170 may be composed of a combination of a plurality of members, and may include a main connector 174 and a tube cover.

The main connector 174 may include a hinge shaft fixing part 171 fixed to the hinge shaft 160, and the main connector 174 includes the hinge shaft fixing part 171 and the first extension part 172 can do.

The tube cover may cover the tubes T1 and T2 together with the main connector 174 . The tube cover may be the second extension part 173, and will be described using the same reference numeral 173 below.

A bracket space S4 may be formed between the main connector 174 and the tube cover 173, and the main connector 174 and the tube cover 173 prevent the tubes T1 and T2 from being visible from the outside. (T1) (T2) can be protected.

Ends 163 and 164 of the hinge shaft 160 may be open. Both ends of the hinge shaft 160 may be open. Also, ends of the tubes T1 and T2 may extend to the outside of the hinge shaft 160 through an end of the hinge shaft 160 .

Referring to FIG. 9 , fittings T5 and T6 may be connected to the tubes T1 and T2, and outer tubes T3 and T4 may be connected to the fittings T5 and T6.

The fittings T5 and T6 may include a tube connection portion 182 connected to the tubes T1 and T2 and an outer tube connection portion 184 to which the outer tubes T3 and T4 are connected.

The size of the tube connection portion 182 may be smaller than the hinge axis space S3.

At least a portion of the tube connection portion 182 may be positioned between the tubes T1 and T2 and the hinge shaft 160 .

The outer tube connection part 184 may be connected to the outer tubes T3 and T4 from the outside of the hinge shaft 160 .

One of the plurality of tubes T1 (T1) may extend to the outside of the hinge shaft 160 through one end 163 of the hinge shaft 160.

Another one (T2) of the plurality of tubes (T1) (T2) may extend through the other end 164 of the hinge shaft 160, in the opposite direction to any one (T1) of the plurality of tubes (T1) (T2) may be extended.

A main fitting T5 to which a main outer tube T3 is connected may be connected to one T1 of the plurality of tubes T1 and T2. The main tube T1 may be connected to the main artuter tube T3 and the main fitting T5.

A sub fitting T6 to which the sub outer tube T4 is connected may be connected to the other one T2 of the plurality of tubes. The sub tube T2 may be connected to the sub outer tube T4 and the sub fitting T6.

The common configuration of the main fitting T5 and the sub-fitting T6 will be described as fittings T5 and T6, and the different configurations will be described separately as the main fitting T5 and the sub-fitting T6. .

The main fitting T5 and the sub fitting T6 may be spaced apart from each other. The main fitting (T5) and the sub-fitting (T6) may be spaced apart in a horizontal direction with a plurality of tubes (T1) (T2) interposed therebetween.

The tubes T1 and T2 of this embodiment may be covered by all of the fittings T5 and T6, the hinge shaft 160, the bracket 170, and the fermentation lid 110, and the tube T1 (T2) can be kept clean even if the beverage maker is used for a long time.

Hereinafter, the fermentation lid 110 will be described in detail.

At least one tube connection part to which the tubes T1 and T2 are connected may be formed in the fermentation lid 110 . The tube connection part may be the main channel connection part 115 and the gas discharge channel connection part 121 .

The common configuration of the main channel connection unit 115 and the gas discharge channel connection unit 121 is referred to as the tube connection unit 115 and 121, and the main channel connection unit 115 and the gas discharge channel connection unit 121 have different configurations. ) to explain.

As shown in FIG. 6 , the main channel connection part 115 may be formed to communicate the main tube T1 and the container main channel P1, and the container main channel P1 and the main channel connection part 115 , the main tube (T1) together can form a passage through which the fluid is guided.

Beverage ingredients such as water or additives or gases such as air flow into the main channel connection part 115 from the main tube T1, pass through the main channel connection part 115, and flow into the container main channel P1, It may be supplied to the fermentation container 12 in the container main channel P1.

On the other hand, the beverage manufactured in the fermentation container 12 may flow to the main channel connection part 115 through the container main channel P1 inside the fermentation container 12, and passes through the main channel connection part 115. After that, it can be guided to the main tube (T1).

The main channel connection unit 115 may be in a state connected to the main tube T1, and may be selectively communicated with the container main channel P1 by opening and closing the fermentation lid 110.

When the fermentation lid 110 is closed while the fermentation container 12 is accommodated in the space S1 of the fermentation tank 101, the main channel connection part 115 may communicate with the container main channel P1.

Conversely, when the fermentation lid 110 is opened while the main channel connection unit 115 is in communication with the container main channel P1, the main channel connection unit 115 connects to the container main channel P1 as shown in FIG. can be separated

The gas discharge channel connection part 121 may be formed to communicate the sub tube T2 and the container sub channel P2, and the container sub channel P2, the gas discharge channel connection part 121, and the sub tube T2 ) may together form a passage for guiding the gas.

The gas inside the fermentation container 12 may be discharged to the sub tube T2 after passing through the container sub-channel P2 and the gas discharge channel connection 121 .

The gas discharge channel connection part 121 may communicate with the container sub-channel P2. When the fermentation lid 110 is closed while the fermentation container 12 is accommodated in the space S1 of the fermentation tank 101, the gas discharge channel connection part 121 may communicate with the container sub-channel P2. Conversely, when the fermentation lid 110 is opened while the gas discharge channel connection part 121 communicates with the container sub-channel P2, the gas discharge channel connection part 121 may be separated from the container sub-channel P2.

The gas discharge channel connection unit 121 may be in a state connected to the sub tube T2, and may be selectively communicated with the container sub channel P2 by opening and closing the fermentation lead 110.

When the fermentation lid 110 is closed while the fermentation container 12 is accommodated in the space S1 of the fermentation tank 101, the gas discharge channel connection part 121 may communicate with the container sub-channel P2.

Conversely, when the fermentation lid 110 is opened while the gas discharge channel connection part 121 communicates with the container sub-channel P2, the gas discharge channel connection part 121 may be separated from the container sub-channel P2.

Fermentation reed 110 may be composed of a combination of a plurality of members.

The fermentation lid 110 may include an outer lid 200 and an inner lid 300 disposed on the outer lid 200 so as to be able to move up and down.

The outer lead 200 may include an upper outer lead 210 and a lower outer lead 220 coupled to the upper outer lead 201 .

A fermentation lead hole H2 through which a plurality of tubes T1 and T2 pass may be formed in the outer lid 200 . The fermentation lead hole H2 may be formed to be open to the outer lid 200 in a horizontal direction. The fermentation lead hole H2 may be formed in the lower outer lead 220. An inner space S5 accommodating a part of the tubes T1 and T2 may be formed inside the lower outer lead 220 .

The fermentation lead hole (H2) formed in the outer lead 200 may be formed at a higher position than the tube connection body 320. The fermentation lead hole H2 may be formed at a position higher than the top of the tube connection parts 115 and 121 formed in the tube connection body 320. The height (L1) of the fermentation lead hole (H2) may be higher than the height (L2) of the top of the tube connection portion. The height of the fermentation lead hole H2 may be higher than the height of the top of the main tube connection part 115, and may be higher than the height of the top of the gas discharge channel connection part 121.

As described above, when the height (L1) of the fermentation lead hole (H2) is higher than the height (L2) of the upper end of the tube connection parts (115) (121), located in the inner space (S5) of the tubes (T1) (T2) As shown in FIG. 6, the portion may be bent at least once, and when the tubes T1 and T2 are bent as shown in FIG. 6, the tubes T1 and T21 do not straighten. A restoring force may be exerted.

An inner lead guide 222 capable of guiding elevation and rotation of the inner lead 300 may be formed on the outer lead 200 . The inner lead guide 222 may be formed to surround the outer circumference of the inner lead 300 and may have a predetermined length in the vertical direction. The inner lead guide 222 may have a hollow cylindrical shape open in a vertical direction.

The inner lead 300 may move up and down along the inner lead guide 222 and may be rotated along the inner lead guide 222 about a vertical central axis.

A portion of the tubes T1 and T2 located in the inner space S5 may have a contact portion that comes into contact with a component disposed in the inner space S5 to be able to move up and down, and this contact portion can move up and down in the inner space S5. It is possible to press the components arranged in an upward direction. A structure disposed to be able to move up and down in the inner space S5 may be the inner body 300 , and the tubes T1 and T2 may press the inner body 300 upward.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 and FIGS. 6 to 8 , the outer lid 200 may have a handle accommodating portion 212 in which a handle 313 to be described later can be rotatably and liftably accommodated. . The handle accommodating portion 212 may be a recess formed on the upper surface of the outer lid 200 . The handle accommodating portion 212 may be formed in the upper outer lead 210 .

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 and FIGS. 6 to 8 , the outer lead 200 may be formed with a handle shaft hole 214 through which a handle shaft 314 to be described later is rotatably and liftably penetrated. . The handle shaft hole 214 may be formed to pass through the handle accommodating portion 212 in a vertical direction. The handle shaft hole 214 may be larger than the handle shaft 314 and may be smaller than the handle 313 .

The inner lead 300 may be rotatably disposed on the outer lead 200 . The inner lead 300 may be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise around a vertical axis. The inner lid 300 may be rotated in either clockwise or counterclockwise direction to be bound to the fermenter 101, and rotated in the other direction of clockwise or counterclockwise direction to be released from the fermenter 101. can

A protrusion 341 for restraining the inner lid 300 to the fermentation tank 101 may protrude from one of the inner lid 300 and the fermentation tank 101, and the other of the inner lid 300 and the fermentation tank 101 may protrude. One may be formed with a protrusion guide 106A in which the protrusion 341 is slid and guided in the rotational direction of the inner lead 300 .

The protrusion guide 106A may include a sliding guide for guiding the protrusion 341 in the rotational direction of the inner lead 300 and an entry/exit guide through which the protrusion 341 passes to enter and exit the sliding guide.

The sliding guide may be formed long in the circumferential direction along the outer circumferential surface of the inner lid 300 or the inner circumferential surface of the fermenter 101 . A stopper to which the protrusion 341 is caught may be formed on the sliding guide. The stopper may be formed on the opposite side of the entry and exit guide among both ends of the sliding guide in the longitudinal direction.

The access guide may be formed in a vertical direction or an inclined direction on one side of the sliding guide.

The protrusion 341 may enter the protrusion guide 106A from the upper or lower side of the protrusion guide 106A, and may be guided along the protrusion guide 106A. After being rotated along the protrusion guide 106A, the protrusion 341 may be caught on the protrusion guide 106A in an upward direction and a downward direction.

When the protrusion 341 enters the protrusion guide 106A, the inner lead 300 can be caught on the fermenter 101 in the vertical direction, and the inner lead 300 is caught on the fermenter 101 and rotates upwards arbitrarily. this may be limited.

When the protrusion 341 is formed on the inner lid 300, the protrusion guide 106A may be formed on the fermenter 101, and in this case, the protrusion guide 106A is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the fermenter 101. It can be. The protrusion guide 106 may be formed in a recessed shape or a protruding shape on the inner circumference of the fermentation tank 101.

The protrusion guide 106 is preferably located in the opening 108, and may be formed on the inner circumference of the lead connector 105.

The inner lead 300 may be composed of a combination of a plurality of members.

The inner lid 300 may be provided with a handle 313 that the user can hold on the top. The inner lid 300 may include a handle body 310 , and the handle 313 may be disposed above the handle body 310 . The handle body 310 may further include a handle shaft 314 disposed below the handle 313, the handle 313 may be rotated around the handle shaft 314, and the handle shaft 314 can be lifted with

The handle 313 can be rotated in the handle accommodating part 212 formed in the outer lid 200 and can be moved up and down in the handle accommodating part 212 .

The handle shaft 314 may be disposed through the handle shaft 214 formed in the outer lead 200 .

The handle body 310 may include a connecting portion that can be connected to the connecting bodies 330 and 340 to be described later and a fastening member such as a hook or a screw. This connection portion may be formed on the handle shaft 214, and the handle body 310 rotates together with the connecting bodies 330 and 340 while the handle shaft 214 is connected to the connecting bodies 330 and 340. It can be, it can be lifted together with the connecting body (330, 340).

An inner space S5 accommodating the tubes T1 and T2 may be formed inside the inner lead 300, and an inner hole H3 through which the tubes T1 and T2 pass through the inner lead 300. can be formed. The tubes T1 and T2 may be disposed to pass through the inner hole H3 of the inner lead 300, and a portion may be accommodated in the inner space S5 of the inner lead 300.

A portion of the tubes T1 and T2 accommodated in the inner space S5 of the inner lead 300 may be connected to the tube connection parts 115 and 121 of the tube connection body 320 .

The fermentation reed 110 may include a tube connection body 320, and tube connection parts 115 and 121 to which the tubes T1 and T2 are connected may be formed in the tube connection body 320. The main channel connection part 115 and the gas discharge channel connection part 121 shown in FIG. 2 may be formed on the tube connection body 320 .

The tube connection body 320 may face the space S1 of the fermentation tank 101 when the fermentation lid 110 is closed.

The tube connection body 320 may be supported by the inner lead 300 and may be moved up and down together with the inner lead 300 when the inner lead 300 moves up and down.

The tube connection parts 115 and 121 may be formed long in the vertical direction on the tube connection body 320 . The tube connection parts 115 and 121 may be formed to protrude from the upper surface of the tube connection body 320 .

Specifically, the main channel connection part 115 may be formed long in the vertical direction on the tube connection body 320 . An upper portion of the main channel connection portion 115 may be formed to protrude upward from the tube connection body 320 and may be connected to the main tube T1 or the inner fitting T7.

The main tube T1 or the inner fitting T7 may be interpolated or extrapolated to the upper part of the main channel connection part 115 to be connected.

The lower part of the main channel connection part 115 may be formed to protrude downward from the tube connection body 320, and when the fermentation reed 110 is closed, it is inserted into the container main channel P1 and is inserted into the container main channel P1 ) can be communicated with.

When the user opens the lid 110, the lower part of the main channel connection part 115 can come out of the container main channel P1 from the inside of the container main channel P1, and is separated from the container main channel P1. It can be.

The main channel connection part 115 may be formed long in the vertical direction from the top to the bottom.

And, the gas discharge channel connection portion 121 may be formed long in the vertical direction on the tube connection body 320. An upper portion of the gas discharge channel connection part 121 may be formed to protrude upward from the tube connection body 320 and may be connected to the sub tube T2 or the inner fitting T8.

The sub tube T2 or the inner fitting T8 may be interpolated or extrapolated to the top of the gas discharge channel connection part 121.

Meanwhile, the tube connecting body 320 as described above may be directly supported by the handle body 310 or supported by the handle body 310 through the connecting bodies 330 and 340 .

The inner lead 300 may further include connecting bodies 330 and 340 connected to the handle body 310 and supporting the tube connection body 320 .

The connecting bodies 330 and 340 may support the tube connecting body 320 such that the tube connecting body 320 is positioned under the handle body 310 . The tube connection body 320 may be supported by the connecting bodies 330 and 340 so as to be spaced apart from the handle body 310 in the vertical direction.

The inner space S5 of the inner body 300 may be formed between the connecting bodies 330 and 340 and the tube connecting body 320 . Also, the inner hole H3 of the inner body 300 may be formed in the connecting bodies 330 and 340 .

An inner space S5 in which the tube T1 (T2) can be accommodated may be formed inside the connecting bodies 330 and 340.

The connecting bodies 330 and 340 may be composed of a combination of a plurality of members. The connecting bodies 330 and 340 may include an upper connecting body 330 and a hollow connecting body 340 .

The upper connecting body 330 may be connected to the handle body 310 to be spaced apart from the tube connecting body 320 in the vertical direction, and the inner space S5 is between the upper connecting body 330 and the tube connecting body 320. can be formed

The upper connecting body 330 may be connected to the handle shaft 314 and may be rotated or moved along with the handle shaft 314 . The upper connecting body 330 may be connected to the handle shaft 314 by a hook or the like or a fastening member such as a screw or an adhesive.

An inner space S5 may be formed inside the hollow connecting body 340 , and an upper portion of the hollow connecting body 340 may be fixed to the upper connecting body 330 . The hollow connecting body 340 may be connected to the upper connecting body 330 by a hook or the like or a fastening member such as a screw or an adhesive.

The upper connecting body 330 and the hollow connecting body 340 may be rotatably connected together with the handle body 310 when the handle body 310 rotates, and may be moved up and down together when the handle body 310 moves up and down.

On the outer circumference of the hollow connecting body 340, a protrusion 341 capable of screwing the inner lead 300 to the fermenter 101, in particular, the lead connector 105, or separating it may protrude.

The inner hole H3 of the inner lead 300 may be formed in at least one of the upper connecting body 330 and the hollow connecting body 340 .

On the other hand, the fermentation lead 110 may further include a holder 350 connected to the tube connection body 320. The holder 350 may be connected to the tube connection body 320 by a hook or the like or a fastening member such as a screw or an adhesive.

The holder 350 may support the tube connection body 320 to the hollow connectors 330 and 340. A gap may be formed between the holder 350 and the tube connection body 320 in which the support parts of the connecting bodies 330 and 340 are accommodated rotatably.

A support for supporting the holder 350 and the tube connection body 320 may be formed in the hollow connecting body 340 . The support may be formed to protrude from the hollow connecting body 340 . The support part may protrude from the lower part of the hollow connecting body 340 . The support may be rotatably disposed in a gap formed between the holder 350 and the tube connection body 320 .

When the handle body 310 rotates, the holder 350 does not rotate together with the hollow connecting body 340, and the support of the hollow connecting body 340 is located between the holder 350 and the tube connecting body 320. It can be rotated along the connecting body 330 .

When the tubes T1 and T2 are connected to the tube connection body 320 and the holder 350 is fixed to the tube connection body 320, the tube connection body 320 and the holder 350 are connected to the upper connecting body 330. ) and the hollow connecting body 340, the upper connecting body 330 and the hollow connecting body 340 can be rotated around the tube connecting body 320.

Meanwhile, when the handle body 310 moves up and down, the connecting bodies 330 and 340 can move the holder 350 and the tube connection body 320 up and down.

That is, the tube connection body 320 may be moved up and down together when the inner lead 300 is moved up and down, and when the inner lead 300 rotates, the tube connection body 320 may maintain its current position without being rotated together with the inner lead 300 .

The tubes T1 and T2 extend from the outer tube 410 located outside the fermentation reed 110, and from the outer tube 410 to the inside of the fermentation reed 110, and connect the tubes 115 and 121 An inner tube 420 connected to may be included.

The inner tube 420 may be a part of the tubes T1 and T2 located in the inner space S5, and the outer tube 410 may be a part located outside the inner space S5.

The inner tube 420 may extend from the outer tube 410 to the inner space S5, and may be connected to the tube connection parts 115 and 121 formed in the fermentation reed 110 in the inner space S5.

The bracket 170 may support the outer tube 410 from the outside of the inner space S5, and may support the outer tube 410 such that the outer tube 410 has a bent shape with the inner tube 420. .

The tubes T1 and T2 may be divided into an inner tube 420 and an outer tube 410 based on a penetrating portion penetrating the fermentation lead hole H2 formed in the outer lid 200, and the outer tube 410 ) may be disposed in a bent shape with the inner tube 420 with the penetration part as a boundary.

A bracket space S4 accommodating the outer tube 410 may be formed inside the bracket 170 .

The bracket 170 may support the outer tube 410 so that the outer tube 410 around the fermentation lead hole H2 has a lower height than the fermentation lead hole H2.

The portion supported by the bracket 170 of the outer tube 410 may include a vertical tube portion 412 having a lower height than the fermentation lead hole H2.

The bracket 170 may support the outer tube 410 such that a portion around the fermentation lead hole H2 of the outer tube 410 becomes the vertical tube portion 412 .

A restoring force may be applied to the tubes T1 and T2 to expand the inner tube 420 upward with respect to the vertical tube portion 412 .

The restoring force of the tubes T1 and T2 may be transmitted to the tube connection parts 115 and 121 through the parts connected to the inner fittings T7 and T8 and the inner fittings T7 and T8, and the tube connection The body 320 may be raised by the restoring force of the tubes T1 and T2.

That is, an external force rising upward by the restoring force transmitted from the tubes T1 and T2 may be applied to the fermentation lid 110, and the user may open the fermentation lid 110 more easily.

Meanwhile, the inner tube 420 may have an inner lead contact portion 422 that contacts the inner lead 300 and presses the inner lead 300 . The inner lead contact portion 422 may be a portion of the inner tube 420 in contact with the inner lead 300, and a portion of the inner tube 420 passing through the inner hole H3 of the inner lead 300 is the inner lead. 300 , and the inner lead contact portion 422 may be a portion of the inner tube 420 in contact with the inner hole H3 .

The restoring force acting on the inner tube 420 may be transmitted to the inner lead 300 through the inner lead contact portion 422, and the inner lead 300 may be lifted by the restoring force of the tubes T1 and T2. .

That is, an external force rising upward by the restoring force transmitted from the tubes T1 and T2 may be applied to the inner lead 300, and as shown in FIG. ), the inner lead 300 may be pushed upward by the inner tube 420 .

Meanwhile, the tubes T1 and T2 may further include an outer lead contact portion that contacts the outer lead 200 and presses the outer lead 300 . When the tubes T1 and T2 further include the outer lead contact portion, the restoring force of the inner tube 420 may be applied to the outer lead 300, and in this case, the restoring force of the inner tube 420 may affect the outer lead ( 300) may act as an external force that raises.

As described above, when the restoring force of the inner tube 420 is applied to the outer lead 300, the user can easily rotate the outer lead 300 upward.

Hereinafter, the tube connection body will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12 .

The bottom surface of the tube connection body 320 may face the space S1 of the fermenter 101. When manufacturing a beverage using the fermentation container 12, the bottom surface of the tube connection body 320 may face the container sub-channel P2 of the fermentation container 12 (see FIG. 6). Internal pressure by gas in the container sub-channel P2 (see FIG. 6) may be applied to the bottom surface.

When the rigidity of the tube connection body 320 is weak, the tube connection body 320 may be bent or deformed in an upward direction due to internal pressure.

Strength reinforcing ribs 321 and 322 may be formed in the tube connection body 320, and the strength reinforcing ribs 321 and 322 may minimize deformation of the tube connection body 320 due to internal pressure.

At least one of the strength reinforcing ribs 321 and 322 may protrude from the upper surface of the tube connection body 320 . The strength reinforcing ribs 321 and 322 can increase the rigidity of the tube connection body 320 and prevent the tube connection body 320 from bending due to internal pressure.

The strength reinforcing ribs 321 and 322 may include a plurality of first reinforcing ribs 321 formed in a circle or annular shape on the upper surface of the tube connection body 320 . Further, the strength reinforcing ribs 321 and 322 may include a plurality of second reinforcing ribs 322 connecting the plurality of first reinforcing ribs 321 and radially formed on the upper surface of the tube connection body 320. .

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 12 , the fermentation reed 110 may include inner fittings T7 and T8 to which the tubes T1 and T2 are connected, and the inner fittings T7 and T8 may be connected to the tube connection parts 115 and 121 and may be connected to one end of the tubes T1 and T2.

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 12 , the inner fittings T7 and T8 include a first fitting part 192 connected to the tube connection parts 115 and 121; It may include a second fitting part 194 bent with the first fitting part 192 and connected to the tubes T1 and T2.

When the inner fittings T7 and T8 are connected to the tube connection parts 115 and 121, the inner fittings T7 and T8 and the tubes T1 and T2 are located at the top of the tube connection parts 115 and 121. A force of attraction pulling in the direction of

The internal pressure acting from the lower side of the tube connecting body 320 is applied to the lower end of the tube connection part 115 (121), and the tube connection part 115 (121) acts on the direction of the internal pressure acting on the lower end and the upper part. The direction of attraction may be different.

During the operation of opening and closing the fermentation lid 110, the inner fittings (T7) (T8) can be pushed or pulled by the tubes (T1) (T2), and when the displacement of the inner fittings (T7) (T8) is large, the tube connection ( 115) (121) may be damaged.

In order to prevent damage to the tube connection parts 115 and 121, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12 on the upper surface of the tube connection body 320, an inner fitting supporter supporting the inner fittings T7 and T8 is provided. (326) may protrude.

The inner fitting supporter 326 may be formed to be spaced apart from the tube connection parts 115 and 121 . A part of the inner fittings T7 and T8 may be inserted between the tube connection parts 115 and 121 and the inner fitting supporter 324 .

The inner fitting supporter 326 may be erected on an upper surface of the tube connection body 320 and formed in a vertical direction.

Like the strength reinforcing ribs 321 and 322, the inner fitting supporter 326 may minimize deformation of the tube connection body 320 in an upward direction.

The inner fitting supporter 326 may be formed to surround a part of the first fitting part 192 of the inner fitting T7 or T8, and may have an arc shape in cross section.

When the inner fittings T7 and T8 are connected to the tube connection parts 115 and 121, a portion of the first fitting part 192 is positioned between the tube connection parts 115 and 121 and the inner fitting supporter 326. It may be, and may be surrounded by the inner fitting supporter 326.

The inner fitting supporter 326 may be formed in a size that minimizes interference with the second fitting part 194, and the inner fittings T7 and T8 are pulled in the direction of the tubes T1 and T2. It can be formed in a position that can minimize it.

To this end, the height of the inner fitting supporter 326 may be lower than the gap between the upper surface of the tube connection body 320 and the lower end of the second fitting part 194 . Also, the inner fitting supporter 326 may protrude to be located under the second fitting part 194 .

Hereinafter, the operation of the present invention configured as described above will be described.

First, the user may press the inner body 300 shown in FIG. 7 in a downward direction, the inner body 300 may descend along the outer body 200, and a part of the inner tube 420 may have a shape It can bend downward while being deformed.

The user may rotate the inner body 300 while pressing the inner body 300 downward, and the inner body 300 may be constrained to the fermenter 101 .

As shown in FIG. 6 , the protrusion 341 formed on the inner body 300 may be constrained upward to the protrusion guide 106a formed on the fermentation tank 101, and the inner body 300 and the fermentation lid 110 ) cannot be arbitrarily rotated upward, and the inner body 300 and the fermentation reed 110 may be constrained to the fermentation tank 101.

At the time of restraining as described above, a restoring force intended to be restored in an upward direction is applied to the lower bent portion of the inner tube 420 . However, as shown in FIG. 6 , while the inner body 300 is constrained to the fermenter 101, the inner body 300 cannot be raised and maintains the current state.

The user can prepare a beverage using the beverage maker, and when the beverage maker is finished, the user can open the fermentation lid 110.

In order to open the fermentation lid 110, the user may rotate the inner body 300 in a reverse direction to that when restraining the fermentation lid 110. When the inner body 300 is rotated in the reverse direction, the protrusion 341 shown in FIG. 6 may escape from the protrusion guide 106a, and the inner body 300 may be released from the fermenter 101.

When the restraint of the inner body 300 is released, as shown in FIG. 7 , the inner body 300 may be lifted by the restoring force of the inner tube 420, the inner body 300 may be lifted, and the inner body 300 may be lifted. The body 300 may maintain a position that is easy to hold by hand from the outside.

The above description is merely an example of the technical idea of the present invention, and various modifications and variations can be made to those skilled in the art without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention.

Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention, but to explain, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments.

The protection scope of the present invention should be construed according to the following claims, and all technical ideas within the equivalent range should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

101: fermenter 110: fermentation reed
115,121: tube connection part 170: bracket
200: outer lead 300: inner lead
320: tube connection body 410: outer tube
420: inner tube S1: space
T1,T2: Tube

Claims (15)

A fermentation tank in which a space is formed;
at least one tube through which the fluid passes;
Including a fermentation lid that opens and closes the space,
The fermentation lead is
an outer lead formed with a fermentation lead hole through which the tube passes;
an inner lead movably and rotatably disposed on the outer lead;
A tube connection body supported by the inner lead and having a tube connection portion to which the tube is connected,
The tube includes an outer tube positioned outside the fermentation lead and an inner tube extending from the outer tube into the fermentation lead and connected to the tube connection,
An inner lead guide surrounding the outer circumference of the inner lead is formed on the outer lead,
The inner lead is rotated along the inner lead guide and locked to the fermenter
beverage maker. According to claim 1,
The inner lid is a beverage maker equipped with a handle at the top. According to claim 1,
A bracket supporting the outer tube is connected to the fermentation lead so that the outer tube is bent with the inner tube,
Beverage maker further comprising a rotating shaft connected to the bracket and rotatably supported on the fermenter. According to claim 1,
The fermentation lead hole is a beverage maker that is open in the horizontal direction to the outer lead. According to claim 1,
Beverage maker with a height of the fermentation lead hole higher than the height of the top of the tube connection. According to claim 1,
A bracket supporting the outer tube is connected to the fermentation lead so that the outer tube is bent with the inner tube,
The bracket is a beverage maker for supporting the outer tube so that the outer tube around the fermentation lead hole has a lower height than the fermentation lead hole. According to claim 1,
A bracket supporting the outer tube is connected to the fermentation lead so that the outer tube is bent with the inner tube,
A beverage maker having a bracket space in which the outer tube is accommodated inside the bracket. According to claim 1,
The inner tube is a beverage maker having an inner lead contact portion that contacts the inner lead and presses the inner lead. According to claim 8,
An inner hole through which the tube passes is formed in the inner lead,
The inner lead contact portion is in contact with the inner hole around the beverage maker. According to claim 1,
The fermentation lid includes a tube connection body facing the space when the fermentation lid is closed,
The tube connection portion is a beverage maker protruding from the upper surface of the tube connection body. According to claim 10,
A beverage maker with at least one strength reinforcing rib protruding from the upper surface of the tube connection body. According to claim 10,
The fermentation lead further includes an inner fitting connected to the tube connection and to which one end of the tube is connected,
A beverage maker in which an inner fitting supporter 324 for supporting the inner fitting protrudes from the upper surface of the tube connection body. A fermentation tank in which a space is formed;
at least one tube through which the fluid passes;
Including a fermentation lid that opens and closes the space,
The fermentation lead is
an outer lead formed with a fermentation lead hole through which the tube passes;
an inner lead disposed on the outer lead so as to be able to move up and down;
A tube connection body supported by the inner lead and having a tube connection portion to which the tube is connected,
The tube includes an outer tube positioned outside the fermentation lead and an inner tube extending from the outer tube into the fermentation lead and connected to the tube connection,
A bracket supporting the outer tube is connected to the fermentation lead so that the outer tube is bent with the inner tube,
The fermentation lid includes a tube connection body facing the space when the fermentation lid is closed,
The tube connection part protrudes from the upper surface of the tube connection body,
The fermentation lead further includes an inner fitting connected to the tube connection and to which one end of the tube is connected,
An inner fitting supporter for supporting the inner fitting protrudes from the upper surface of the tube connection body,
The inner fitting supporter is spaced apart from the tube connection part,
A beverage maker wherein a portion of the inner fitting is inserted between the tube connection portion and the inner fitting supporter. A fermentation tank in which a space is formed;
at least one tube through which the fluid passes;
Including a fermentation lid that opens and closes the space,
The fermentation lead is
an outer lead formed with a fermentation lead hole through which the tube passes;
an inner lead disposed on the outer lead so as to be able to move up and down;
A tube connection body supported by the inner lead and having a tube connection portion to which the tube is connected,
The tube includes an outer tube positioned outside the fermentation lead and an inner tube extending from the outer tube into the fermentation lead and connected to the tube connection,
A bracket supporting the outer tube is connected to the fermentation lead so that the outer tube is bent with the inner tube,
The fermentation lid includes a tube connection body facing the space when the fermentation lid is closed,
The tube connection part protrudes from the upper surface of the tube connection body,
The fermentation lead further includes an inner fitting connected to the tube connection and to which one end of the tube is connected,
An inner fitting supporter for supporting the inner fitting protrudes from the upper surface of the tube connection body,
The inner fitting
a first fitting part connected to the tube connection part;
A second fitting portion bent with the first fitting portion and connected to the tube;
The inner fitting supporter protrudes to be located under the second fitting part. According to claim 1,
A protrusion for restraining the inner lead to the fermenter protrudes from one of the inner lead and the fermenter,
A beverage maker having a protrusion guide on the other of the inner lead and the fermenter, in which the protrusion slides in the direction of rotation of the inner lead and the protrusion is caught in the vertical direction.

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