KR102582520B1 - Baverage maker - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a beverage maker.
A beverage maker according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a base; Fermentation module disposed on the upper side of the base; Gas discharge valve connected to the fermentation module; And it may include a discharge part connected to the gas discharge valve through which gas and condensate are discharged together. The base includes a fermentation module support portion that supports the fermentation module; And it may include a condensate receiving portion that overlaps the discharge portion in the vertical direction.

Description

Beverage maker {BAVERAGE MAKER}

The present invention relates to a beverage manufacturing machine, and more particularly, to a beverage manufacturing machine for producing a fermented beverage.

Beverages are a general term for drinkable liquids such as alcohol or tea. For example, beverages are divided into various categories such as water (drinks) to quench thirst, juice drinks with unique aroma and taste, soft drinks that provide a refreshing feeling, recreational drinks that can be expected to have an stimulating effect, or alcoholic drinks that have an alcohol effect. It can be.

A representative example of such a beverage is beer. Beer is an alcoholic beverage made by making juice from malt made by sprouting barley, filtering it, adding hops, and fermenting it with yeast.

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

House beer can be manufactured in a wider range of varieties than ready-made beer, and can be manufactured to suit consumer tastes.

Ingredients for beer production may include water, malt, hops, yeast, flavor additives, etc.

Yeast may be called sourdough, and can be added to malt to ferment the malt and help produce alcohol and carbonation.

Flavor additives are additives that enhance the taste of beer, such as fruit, syrup, or vanilla beans.

Typically, house beer may include a total of three stages: wort generation stage, fermentation stage, and maturation stage, and it may take about 2 to 3 weeks from the wort generation stage to the maturation stage.

It is important to maintain the optimal temperature during the fermentation stage for house beer, and the easier it is to produce, the more convenient it can be for users.

Recently, beverage makers that can easily produce house beer at home or in bars are increasingly being used, and it is desirable for these beverage makers to produce beer safely and conveniently.

One problem that the present invention seeks to solve is to provide a beverage maker that can accommodate condensate generated when gas is discharged.

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a beverage maker that can accommodate condensate without adding a separate component.

A beverage maker according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a base; Fermentation module disposed on the upper side of the base; A gas discharge valve connected to the fermentation module; And it may include a discharge part connected to the gas discharge valve through which gas and condensate are discharged together. The base includes a fermentation module support portion supporting the fermentation module; And it may include a condensate receiving part that overlaps the discharge part in the vertical direction.

An auxiliary space is formed between the fermentation module and the fermentation module support portion, and the condensate water receiving portion may be in communication with the auxiliary space.

The base may be formed with a ledge that protrudes upward from the upper surface of the base and prevents condensate from flowing out of the condensate receiving portion.

The fermentation module includes: a fermenter; Fermentation lid that opens and closes the fermenter; It includes a fermentation container accommodated inside the fermenter and in which fermentation of a beverage progresses, and the gas discharge valve may be in communication with the inside of the fermentation container.

It may further include an exhaust valve communicating with the space between the inner wall of the fermenter and the outer surface of the fermentation container. The discharge unit may be connected to the gas discharge valve and the exhaust valve, respectively.

A guide hose arranged vertically so that the lower end is located in the condensate receiving part may be connected to the discharge part.

It is disposed at the rear of the fermentation module and may further include a rear cover having a plurality of discharge ports.

The discharge unit may be disposed between the fermentation module and the rear cover.

An evaporator disposed in the fermentation module; A condenser forming a cooling cycle together with the evaporator; a condenser case disposed on the base and accommodating the condenser; And it may further include a blowing fan that blows air into the condenser case.

The condenser case may be arranged long in a direction oblique to the horizontal direction.

An extension portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the condenser case may be formed on the upper surface of the condenser case to guide air passing through the condenser to the discharge port.

The plurality of discharge holes may be formed at a location closer to the other end of the rear cover than one end of the rear cover, and may overlap the blowing fan in the longitudinal direction of the condenser case.

An intake port through which air flowing through the blowing fan is sucked may be formed in the base.

The base is provided with a plurality of legs protruding downward, and the suction port may be formed through a vertical direction.

An air pump for injecting air into the fermentation module; And it may further include an air filter that filters the air sucked into the air pump. An air filter mounting portion in which the air filter is installed may be formed in the rear cover.

It may further include a material feeder in which materials input to the fermentation module are stored. An insertion hole into which the guide boss formed in the material feeder is inserted may be formed in the rear cover.

An avoidance portion may be formed at the top of the rear cover to prevent interference with the material supply device.

It may further include a water tank in which water supplied to the fermentation module is stored. A water tank support portion that protrudes upward and supports the water tank may be formed on the base.

It may further include a control module that controls the beverage maker. A control module fastening portion that protrudes upward and is fastened to the control module may be formed on the base.

The height of the control module fastening part may be lower than the height of the water tank support part.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the condensate receiving portion overlaps the discharge portion in the vertical direction, so that condensate falling from the discharge portion can collect in the condensate receiving portion. As a result, failures that may occur due to condensate seeping into other parts can be prevented and product reliability can be improved.

Additionally, since the condensate water receiving portion is included in the base, condensate can be accommodated without adding a separate component. Thereby, manufacturing costs can be reduced.

In addition, the condensate receiving portion communicates with the auxiliary space formed between the fermentation module and the fermentation module support portion, thereby increasing the amount of condensate that can be accommodated.

Additionally, the jaw portion can prevent the condensate water collected in the container from flowing toward the condenser.

Additionally, since the gas discharge valve and the exhaust valve are connected to the discharge portion, condensate generated from each valve can be collected in the condensate receiving portion. As a result, condensate generated from a plurality of valves can be collected through a single outlet, which has the advantage of simplifying the configuration of the beverage maker and reducing manufacturing costs.

Additionally, the guide hose extending from the discharge part to the condensate receiving part can prevent condensed water from falling and bouncing.

Additionally, since the discharge portion is disposed between the rear cover and the fermentation module, the operator can immediately access the discharge portion when the rear cover is removed. This has the advantage of making management and maintenance of the discharge unit easier.

Additionally, by housing the condenser in the condenser case, heat from the condenser can be prevented from spreading to the surroundings.

In addition, the condenser case is formed with a roof portion that guides the air that has passed through the condenser to the discharge port, so that the air that has exchanged heat with the condenser can be easily discharged through the discharge port of the rear cover.

Additionally, by arranging the condenser case long in a direction diagonal to the horizontal direction, the beverage maker can be made more compact compared to the case where the condenser case is arranged long in the front-to-back or left-right direction.

In addition, the plurality of discharge holes formed in the rear cover are formed in a position closer to the other end of the rear cover than one side, and overlap with the blowing fan in the longitudinal direction of the condenser case, thereby minimizing re-inhalation of discharged air into the discharge hole. You can.

Additionally, by forming an inlet in the base, the design of the beverage maker can be improved and aesthetics can be improved.

Additionally, by providing a plurality of legs on the base, the installation surface on which the beverage maker is placed can be spaced apart from the base. Thereby, air can be easily sucked into the intake port.

Additionally, since an air filter that filters air sucked into the air pump is mounted on the rear cover, workers can easily replace the air filter without having to disassemble the beverage maker.

Additionally, by fastening the material supply device to the rear cover, the connection between the material supply device and the rear cover can be made more robust.

In addition, since the water tank support portion is formed on the base to protrude upward, the base and the water tank can be spaced apart and components such as a compressor can be placed in the space between the base and the water tank. In other words, the space within the beverage maker can be used more efficiently.

1 is a configuration diagram of a beverage maker according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of a beverage maker according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of the beverage maker shown in Figure 2 with each cover, beverage container, and material feeder removed.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of controlling the water tank in the beverage maker shown in Figure 3.
Figure 5 is a rear perspective view of the beverage maker shown in Figure 3.
FIG. 6 is a plan view of the beverage maker shown in FIG. 4 with the main frame removed.
Figure 7 is a perspective view of the material feeder in a closed state according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 is a perspective view of the material feeder shown in Figure 7 in an open state.
Figure 9 is a plan view with the rear cover, control module, and upper lid of the material feeder removed from the beverage maker according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 10 is a perspective view of a base according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 11 is a bottom view of the base shown in Figure 10.
12 is a rear view of a rear cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 13 is a perspective view of the rear cover shown in Figure 12.
Figure 14 is a diagram showing the path through which condensate falls into the condensate water receiving part.

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

Hereinafter, in this specification, beer is used as an example as a beverage manufactured using a beverage maker, but the types of beverages that can be manufactured using a beverage maker are not limited to beer, and various types of beverages can be used in embodiments of the present invention. It can be manufactured using a beverage making machine.

1 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). Fermentation of the beverage may proceed in the fermentation module 1.

The beverage maker may include a temperature controller that regulates the temperature inside the fermentation module 1.

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

The beverage manufacturing machine may include a material supply device 3 having material receiving portions 31, 32, and 33 that accommodate materials necessary for manufacturing a beverage.

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 that takes out 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 exhauster (7). The gas exhauster 7 is connected to the fermentation module 1 and can 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 that adjusts the pressure between the inner wall of the fermenter 112 and the outer surface of the fermentation container 12.

The beverage maker may further include a sub-channel (91). The sub-channel 91 can 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 fermenter module 111 having an opening, and a fermentation lid 107 that opens and closes the opening.

The fermentation tank module 111 may include a fermentation case 160 and a fermentation tank 112 accommodated in the fermentation case 160 and having an internal space (S1). An insulation unit (not shown) may be provided between the fermentation case 160 and the fermentation tank 112. The fermenter module 111 may further include a lid seating body 179 on which the fermentation lid 107 is seated.

The fermentation case 160 and the fermentation tank 112 may each be composed of a combination of a plurality of members. The fermentation case 160 may configure the exterior of the fermentation tank module 111.

The fermentation lid 107 seals the inside of the fermentation tank module 111 and may be disposed on the upper side of the fermentation tank module 111 to cover the opening. The fermentation lid 107 may be provided with a main channel, more specifically a main channel connection portion 115 connected to the second main channel 42.

A fermentation container 12 may be accommodated inside the fermentation tank 112.

The fermentation container 12 may be a separately provided container to prevent the beverage ingredients and the finished beverage from sticking to the inner wall of the fermenter 112. The fermentation container 12 may be detachably provided in the fermenter 112. The fermentation container 12 can be seated inside the fermenter 112 to ferment a beverage inside the fermenter 112, and after use is completed, it can be pulled out of the fermenter 112.

The fermentation container 12 may be a pack containing ingredients for beverage production therein. The fermentation container 12 may be made of a flexible material, so that it can be easily inserted into the fermenter 112, and may be capable of shrinking and expanding according to pressure. However, it is not limited to this, and of course, it is possible for the fermentation container 12 to be made of a PET material.

Inside the fermentation container 12, a beverage production space (S2) may be formed where beverage ingredients are accommodated and beverages are manufactured. The fermentation container 12 may be formed to be smaller than the internal space (S1) of the fermentation tank 112.

The fermentation container 12 may be inserted into and accommodated in the fermentation tank 112 with materials accommodated therein. The fermentation container 12 may be inserted into the fermentation tank 112 and accommodated in the fermentation tank 112 with the fermentation lid 107 open.

The fermentation lid 107 can seal the fermentation tank 112 after the fermentation container 12 is inserted into the fermentation tank 112. The fermentation container 12 can assist in the fermentation of materials while accommodated in the internal space (S1) sealed by the fermenter 112 and the fermentation lid 107. The fermentation container 12 may be expanded by internal pressure while the beverage is being produced. The fermentation container 12 may be compressed by the air inside the fermentation tank 112 when the beverage contained therein is taken out and air is supplied between the inner surface of the fermentation tank 112 and the outer surface of the fermentation container 12.

The fermentation tank 112 may be placed inside the fermentation case 160. The outer circumference and bottom of the fermentation tank 112 may be spaced apart from the inner surface of the fermentation case 160. In more detail, the outer circumference of the fermentation tank 112 may be spaced apart from the inner circumference of the fermentation case 160, and the outer bottom of the fermentation tank 112 may be spaced apart from the inner bottom of the fermentation case 160.

An insulation unit (not shown) may be provided between the fermentation case 160 and the fermentation tank 112. The insulation unit may be located inside the fermentation case 160 and may surround the fermentation tank 112. As a result, the temperature of the fermenter 112 can be maintained constant.

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

The fermentation tank 112 may be equipped with a temperature sensor 16 that measures the temperature of the fermentation tank 112.

The temperature sensor 16 may be mounted on the peripheral surface of the fermenter 112. The temperature sensor 16 may be located below the evaporator 134 wound around the fermenter 112.

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

The temperature controller 11 can change the internal temperature of the fermenter module 111. In more detail, the temperature controller 11 can change the temperature of the fermenter 112.

The temperature controller 11 heats or cools the fermenter 112 and can adjust the temperature of the fermenter 112 to the optimal temperature for beverage fermentation.

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

The cooling cycle device 13 can control the temperature of the fermenter 112 by cooling the fermenter 112. The refrigeration cycle device 13 may include a compressor, a condenser, an expansion device, and an evaporator 134.

The evaporator 134 may be placed in contact with the outer surface of the fermenter 112. The evaporator 134 may be composed of an evaporation tube wound around the outer surface of the fermenter 112. The evaporator 134 may be accommodated between the fermenter 112 and the insulation unit, and may cool the fermenter 112 insulated by the insulation unit.

The temperature controller 11 may further include a heater 14 that heats the fermenter 112. The heater 14 may be installed in contact with the bottom of the fermentation tank 112 and may be configured as a heat generating heater that generates heat when power is applied. The heater 14 may be configured as a plate heater.

As a result, natural convection of fluid can occur inside the fermenter 112 by the evaporator 134 and the heater 14, and the temperature distribution inside the fermenter 112 and the fermentation container 12 can be made 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 supply device 3, and the material supply device 3 and the fermentation module 1. It may include a second main channel 42.

That is, the first main channel 41 can guide the water supplied from the water supply module 5 to the material supply device 3, and the second main channel 42 can guide the material and water extracted from the material supply device 3. The mixture can be guided 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 supply device 3, more specifically, the inlet of the first material receiving portion 31, which will be described later ( 31A).

A material supply valve 310 that opens and closes the first main channel 41 may be installed in the first main channel 41. The material supply valve 310 may be included in the material supply device 3.

The material supply valve 310 may be opened when the additives contained in the material receiving portions 31, 32, and 33 are introduced to open the first main channel 41. The material supply valve 310 may be opened when cleaning the material receiving portions 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 portion 115 of the fermentation module 1, and the other end may be connected to the material supply device 3, and more specifically, the final material receiving portion 33 to be described later. ) can be connected to the outlet (33B).

A main valve 40 that opens and closes the second main channel 42 may be installed in the second main channel 42. Additionally, a main check valve 314 that flows 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 fluid from flowing back into the material supplier 3.

The main check valve 314 may be located between the main valve 40 and the material supplier 3 with respect to 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 fermenter 112 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 when supplying the additive into the fermentation container 12 to open the second main channel 42. The main valve 40 may be closed while fermentation of the material is in progress to seal the inside of the fermentation container 12. The main valve 40 can be closed during beverage maturation and storage to seal the inside of the fermentation container 12. The main valve 40 is opened when the 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 group (6).

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

When the beverage maker includes the material supply device 3, the beverage maker may further include a bypass channel 43 configured to allow water or air to bypass the material receiving portions 31, 32, and 33. .

The bypass channel 43 may connect the first main channel 41 and the second main channel 42 by bypassing the material receiving portions 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 with respect to the first main channel 41, and the other end (43B) Can be connected between the main valve 40 and the material supplier 3 with respect to the second main channel 42.

A bypass valve 35 that opens and closes 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 the 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 the air injected from the air injector 8 is supplied to the fermentation container 12. The bypass valve 35 may be opened when cleaning the bypass channel 43 to open the bypass channel 43.

Additionally, a bypass check valve 324 that allows fluid to flow from the first main channel 41 to the second main channel 42 may be installed in the bypass channel 43. That is, 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.

When producing beer using a beverage maker, ingredients for producing beer may include water, malt, yeast, hops, flavor additives, etc.

The beverage maker may include both the material feeder 3 and the fermentation container 12, and the materials for beverage production may be dispersed and accommodated in the material feeder 3 and the fermentation container 12. Some of the ingredients for beverage production may be accommodated in the fermentation container 12, and the remaining ingredients may be accommodated in the ingredient feeder 3. The remaining materials 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 can accommodate main ingredients essential for beverage production, and the ingredient feeder 3 can accommodate 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. You can.

The main material contained 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 ingredient may be malt, yeast, hops, or flavor additives. Additionally, the additives accommodated in the material feeder 3 may be other materials for beer production other than malt, and may be yeast, hops, flavor additives, etc.

The beverage maker may not include the material feeder 3 but may include a fermentation container 12, in which case the fermentation container 12 may contain the main material, and the user may directly add additives to the fermentation container 12. It can be invested.

If the beverage maker includes both the material feeder 3 and the fermentation container 12, the beverage maker can produce a beverage more easily. Hereinafter, for convenience, an example includes both the material feeder 3 and the fermentation container 12. 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.

The ingredients in the fermentation container 12 may be fermented over time, and the beverage manufactured within the fermentation container 12 may flow into the second main channel 42 through the main channel connection portion 115, It may flow from the second main channel 42 to the beverage dispenser 6 and be dispensed.

The material feeder 3 can accommodate materials needed for beverage production, and can 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 materials received in the material feeder 3 may be yeast, hops, flavor additives, etc.

The material received in the material feeder 3 can be directly received in the material receiving portions 31, 32, and 33 formed in the material feeder 3. At least one material receiving portion 31, 32, or 33 may be formed in the material supply device 3. A plurality of material receiving portions 31, 32, and 33 may be formed in the material supply device 3. In this case, a plurality of material receiving portions 31, 32, and 33 may be formed to be partitioned from each other.

Each material receiving portion 31, 32, and 33 may be formed with an inlet 31A, 32A, 33A through which fluid flows in, and an outlet 31B, 32B, 33B through which fluid flows out. The fluid flowing into the inlet of one material receiving portion may be mixed with the material of the material receiving portion and then flow out to the outlet.

Meanwhile, the material accommodated in the material feeder 3 may be accommodated in material containers C1, C2, and C3. In this case, material containers C1, C2, and C3 can be accommodated in the material receiving portions 31, 32, and 33, and the material receiving portions 31, 32, and 33 are used as material container mounting portions. can be named

The material containers C1, C2, and C3 may be composed of capsules, pods, etc., but are not limited thereto.

When the material is accommodated in the material container (C1) (C2) (C3), the material supplier (3) may be configured to enable seating and withdrawal of the material container (C1) (C2) (C3), and the material supplier ( 3) may be composed of a material container kit assembly in which the material containers C1, C2, and C3 are detachably accommodated.

For example, the material feeder 3 may contain a first additive, a second additive, and a third additive. 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 material container mounting portion 31 in which a first material container C1 containing a first additive is accommodated, and a second material container in which a second material container C2 accommodating a second additive is accommodated. It may include a mounting portion 32 and a third material container mounting portion 33 in which a third material container C3 containing a third additive is accommodated.

The material contained in the material container or material container C1, C2, and C3 can be extracted by the hydraulic pressure of 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 may be mixed with the material while passing through the material receiving portion or material container C1, C2, and C3. And, the material contained in the material container or the material container C1, C2, and C3 may flow into the second main channel 42 together with water.

A plurality of different types of additives can be accommodated separately from each other in the material feeder 3. For example, when producing beer, a number of additives accommodated in the material feeder 3 may be yeast, hops, and flavor additives, and these may be accommodated separately from each other.

When a plurality of material receiving parts are formed in the material supply device 3, the plurality of material receiving parts 31, 32, and 33 may be connected in series with respect to the water flow direction.

In more detail, the material supplier 3 includes at least one connection channel 311 connecting the outlet of one of the plurality of material accommodating parts 31, 32, and 33 with the inlet of the other material accommodating part. ) may include (312).

Additionally, the plurality of material receiving portions 31, 32, and 33 may include an initial material receiving portion 31 and a final material receiving portion 33. The plurality of material receiving portions 31, 32, and 33 may further include an intermediate material receiving portion 32.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 1, when three material receiving parts are formed in the material supply machine 3, the outlet 31B of the first material receiving part 31 is first connected to the inlet 32A of the intermediate material receiving part 32. It may be connected to the channel 311, and the outlet (32B) of the intermediate material accommodating part 32 may be connected to the inlet 33A of the final material accommodating part 33 and the second connection channel 312.

In this case, the water flowing into the inlet 31A of the first material receiving part 31 through the first main channel 41 passes through the outlet 31B together with the first additive contained in the first material receiving part 31. It may flow into the first connection channel 311.

The fluid (a mixture of water and the first additive) flowing into the inlet 32A of the intermediate material receiving portion 32 through the first connection channel 311 is together with the second additive accommodated in the intermediate material receiving 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) flowing into the inlet 33A of the final material receiving portion 33 through the second connection channel 312 is the liquid contained in the final material receiving portion 33. 3 It can flow together with the additive into the second main channel 42 through the outlet 33B.

The fluid (a 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 115 of the fermentation module 1, and is guided to the fermentation container 12 ) may enter the interior.

However, the configuration of the material supply device 3 is not limited to this. For example, if there is no intermediate material container portion, the material supply device 3 may be formed with two material container portions. In this case, one material accommodating part may be the initial material accommodating part, and the other material accommodating part may be the final material accommodating part. The outlet of the initial material receiving portion and the inlet of the final material receiving portion may be connected by a connecting channel.

As another example, when there are a plurality of intermediate material accommodating parts, four or more material accommodating parts may be formed in the material supply machine 3. In this case, one material accommodating part may be the initial material accommodating part, the other 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, the series connection relationship between each material receiving portion can be easily understood by those skilled in the art, so detailed description will be omitted.

There is an advantage that the channel configuration of the material supply device 3 can be simplified by connecting the plurality of material receiving portions 31, 32, and 33 in series. In addition, since the additives contained in each material container (C1) (C2) (C3) are extracted at once, there is an advantage in that the time required is shortened. Additionally, since the user does not have to worry about the mounting order of the material containers (C1) (C2) (C3), malfunctions caused by mounting the material containers (C1) (C2) (C3) in the wrong order may not occur. . Additionally, the leakage points of the material feeder 3 can be minimized, thereby ensuring reliability.

When the material accommodated in the material feeder 3 is accommodated in the material containers C1, C2, and C3, the first material receiving portion 31 may be named the first material container mounting portion, and the intermediate material receiving portion 32 ) may be named the intermediate material container mounting portion, and the final material receiving portion 33 may be named the final material container 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 pump 52 that pumps water in the water tank 51, and a water heater 53 that heats the water pumped from the water pump 52. .

It may further include a water pump 52 that pumps water in the water tank 51 and a water heater 53 that heats the water pumped from the water pump 52.

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

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

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

Additionally, a flow rate control valve 54 that controls 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.

Additionally, a thermistor 54A that measures 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 built into 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 pump 52.

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

The feedwater heater 53 may be equipped with a thermal fuse 58 that blocks the circuit when the temperature is high and blocks 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 be in communication with the inside of the heater case of the water heater 53. The safety valve 53A may 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 that measures the temperature of water passing through the water heater 53. The water temperature sensor 57 may be installed in the water heater 53. Alternatively, the water supply temperature sensor 57 may be disposed in a portion of the water supply channel 55B located after the water heater 53 along the water flow direction. Additionally, it is possible for the water supply temperature sensor 57 to be installed in the first main channel 41.

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

Hereinafter, the beverage dispenser 6 will be described.

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 a beverage is dispensed, and a beverage discharge 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 with respect to the second main channel 42, and the other end may be connected to the dispenser 62. can be connected

A beverage dispensing valve 64 that opens and closes 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 dispensed to open the beverage dispensing channel 61. The beverage dispensing valve 64 may be opened when residual water is removed to open the beverage dispensing channel 61. The beverage dispensing valve 64 may be opened when cleaning the beverage dispensing device 6 to open the beverage dispensing channel 61.

The beverage dispensing channel 61 may be provided with a foam blocker (not shown), and foam of the beverage flowing from the second main channel 42 to the beverage dispensing channel 61 can be minimized while passing through the foam blocker. there is. The foam blocking portion may be provided with a mesh that filters foam.

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

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

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

In more detail, the gas discharger 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 discharge to 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 can be connected to the fermentation module 1, in particular to the fermentation lid 107. The fermentation lid 107 may be provided with a gas discharge channel connection portion 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 portion 121. The gas pressure sensor 72 can detect the pressure of gas flowing out of the fermentation container 12 into the gas discharge channel 71 through the gas discharge channel connection 121.

The gas discharge valve 73 may be turned on and opened when air is injected into the interior of the fermentation container 12 by the air injector 8. The beverage maker can inject air into the fermentation container 12 to evenly mix malt and water. At this time, bubbles generated from the liquid malt are discharged through the gas discharge channel 71 and the 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 relief 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 be alternatively opened/closed.

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

The pressure relief valve 76 may be equipped with a noise reduction device 77, and the noise reduction device 77 may include at least one of an orifice structure or a muffler structure.

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

The pressure release valve 76 may be opened to release the pressure while the fermentation of the beverage progresses and the internal pressure of the fermentation container 12 increases due to gas generation. The noise reduction device 77 can effectively reduce noise generated due to the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the fermentation container 12.

The pressure release valve 76 can be controlled open/close in the fermentation stage where the internal pressure is relatively high.

Hereinafter, the air injector 8 will be described.

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 explanation, the description will be made based on the case where the air injector 8 is connected to the water supply channel 55B.

The air injector 8 may be connected to the opposite side of the sub-channel 91, which will be described later, based on the water heater 53.

In this case, the air injected from the air injector 8 may pass through the feed water heater 53 and flow into the sub-channel 91 together with the remaining water inside the feed water heater 53. As a result, residual water in the feed water heater 53 can be 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 be injected into the fermentation container 12 by sequentially passing through the bypass channel 43 and the second main channel 42. . Accordingly, stirring or aeration can 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 material container mounting portions 31, 32, and 33. Any remaining water or debris in the material containers (C1) (C2) (C3) or the material container mounting portions (31) (32) (33) flows into the second main channel (42) by the air injected by the air injector (8). It can be. The material containers C1, C2, C3 and the material container mounting portions 31, 32, and 33 can be kept clean by 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 can pump air into the air injection channel 81.

The air injection channel 81 has 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 at 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. Accordingly, the air pump 82 can inject clean air into the air injection channel 81.

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

The air regulator 15 can adjust the pressure between the inner wall of the fermenter 112 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 fermenter 112, or conversely, exhaust air between the fermentation container 12 and the inner wall of the fermenter 112 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, particularly the fermentation lid 107. The fermentation module 1 may be provided with an air supply channel connection part 117 to which the air supply channel 154 is connected, and the air supply channel connection part 117 is connected to the inner wall of the fermentation tank 112 and the outer surface of the fermentation container 12. It can communicate through the space in between.

The 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 112 through the air supply channel 154.

The air injector 8, along with the air supply channel 154, may function as an air supplier that supplies air between the fermentation container 12 and the fermentation tank 112.

In this way, the air supplied into the fermentation tank 112 can pressurize the fermentation container 12 between the outer surface of the fermentation container 12 and the inner wall of the fermentation tank 112.

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 discharge valve 64 are opened, the beverage passes through the main channel connection portion 115. 2 It 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 to the outside through the beverage dispenser 6.

The air pump 82 can supply air so that a predetermined pressure is formed between the fermentation container 12 and the fermentation tank 112, and the beverage in the fermentation container 12 is between the fermentation container 12 and the fermentation tank 112. Pressure that facilitates ejection can be formed.

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

Accordingly, when beverage production is completed, the beverage maker does not take the fermentation container 12 out of the fermentation module 1, but takes out the beverage in the fermentation container 12 while placing it inside the fermentation module 1. It can be taken out using the channel module (6).

It is also possible for the air regulator 15 to include an air injector 8 and a separate air supply pump. In this case, the air supply channel 154 may not be connected to the first main channel 41 but may be connected to the air supply pump. However, the air pump 82 is configured to use both injecting air into the fermentation container 12 and supplying air between the fermentation container 12 and the fermenter 112, thereby reducing the compactness and cost of the product. This would be more desirable in terms of savings.

Meanwhile, the exhaust channel 157, along with a portion of the air supply channel 154, may function as an air exhaust passage that exhausts air between the fermentation container 12 and the fermenter 112 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 fermentation tank 112.

The air supply channel 154 is a first channel from the connection part 154A connected to the first main channel 41 to the connection part 157A to which the exhaust channel 157 is connected, and a connection part to which the exhaust channel 157 is connected. It may include a second channel from (154A) to the air supply channel connection portion 117. 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 the air that has passed through the air supply channel between the fermentation tank 112 and the fermentation container 12, or guides the air leaked between the fermentation tank 112 and the fermentation container 12 to the connection channel 157. It may be a combined air supply and exhaust channel.

An exhaust valve 156 that opens and closes the exhaust channel 157 may be connected to the exhaust channel 157.

The exhaust valve 156 may be opened so that the air between the fermentation container 12 and the fermenter 112 is exhausted to the outside when the fermentation container 12 is expanded during beverage production. The exhaust valve 156 can be controlled open when water is supplied by the water supply channel module 5. The exhaust valve 156 can be controlled open when air is injected by the air injection channel module 8.

The exhaust valve 156 may be opened to remove air between the fermentation container 12 and the fermenter 112 when extraction of the beverage from the fermentation container 12 is completed. After dispensing the beverage is completed, the user can take the fermentation container 12 out of the fermentation tank 112, because if the inside of the fermentation tank 112 maintains high pressure, a safety accident may occur. The exhaust valve 156 may be controlled open when beverage extraction from the fermentation container 12 is completed.

The air regulator 15 may further include an air supply valve 159 that regulates the air pumped by the air pump 82 and supplied between the fermentation container 12 and the fermenter 112.

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 the connection portion 154A with the first main channel 41 and the connection portion 157A with the exhaust channel 157 among the air supply channels 154.

Hereinafter, the sub-channel 91 will be described in detail.

The sub-channel 91 can 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 water pump 52 and the water heater 53 with respect to the water supply channel 55B.

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

The water supplied by the water pump 52 or the air pumped by the air pump 82 may be guided to the beverage dispensing channel 61 through the sub-channel 91, and is discharged to the dispenser 62, thereby dispensing the beverage. Any remaining water or beverage remaining inside the machine (6) can be removed.

A sub valve 92 that opens and closes the sub channel 91 may be installed in the sub channel 91.

The sub valve 92 may be opened to open the sub channel 91 when dispensing a beverage or cleaning the interior.

Additionally, 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 back into 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 channel for removing residual water of the water supply module 5. For example, when the air pump 82 is turned on while the air supply valve 159, bypass valve 35, and material supply valve 310 are closed and the sub valve 92 is open, the air injection channel 81 ) 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 discharged into the dispenser 62. You can. In this process, the air is blown into the dispenser 62 together with the remaining water in the water supply module 5, more specifically in the water heater 53 and the water supply channel 55B, thereby removing residual water.

Additionally, the sub-channel 91 can function as a cleaning channel. In more detail, when a portion of the beverage has been dispensed from the dispenser 62 and a long time has elapsed before the next dispensing, the dispenser 62 may be cleaned by flowing water into the sub-channel 91 before the next dispensing. You can.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of a beverage maker according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a perspective view of the beverage maker shown in Figure 2 with each cover, beverage container, and material feeder removed, and Figure 4 is a beverage maker shown in Figure 3. It is a perspective view of controlling the water tank in the maker, Figure 5 is a rear perspective view of the beverage maker shown in Figure 3, and Figure 6 is a plan view with the main frame removed from the drink maker shown in Figure 4.

The beverage maker may include a base 100. The base 100 can form the bottom exterior of the beverage maker and supports the fermentation module 1, water tank 51, water heater 53, compressor 131, and condenser case 130 located on the upper side. can do. Of course, the structure supported by the base 100 can be added, removed, or changed as needed.

The beverage maker may further include a beverage container 101 that can receive and store beverages dropped from the dispenser 62. The beverage container 101 may be formed integrally with the base 100 or may be coupled to the base 100. The beverage container 101 may be located in front of the base 100.

The beverage container 101 may include a container body 101A inside which a space is formed to accommodate the beverage dropped from the dispenser 62. The beverage container 101 may include a container top 101B that is disposed on the upper surface of the container body 101A and covers the space within the container body 101A.

The container body 101A may be formed to protrude in the front direction from the front part of the base 100. The container body 101A may have an open top.

The container top plate 101B may cover the open upper surface of the container body 101A. A plurality of holes may be formed in the container top 101B through which beverages fall into the container body 101A.

Among the drinks dropped from the dispenser 62, drinks that fall around the beverage container (not shown) may fall onto the container top 101B and are temporarily inside the beverage container 101 through the hole in the container top 101B. It can be stored, and the area around the beverage maker can be kept clean.

The fermentation module 1 may be formed in a substantially cylindrical shape. The fermentation module 1 may be supported from below by the base 100.

Fermentation module 1 may be placed on the upper side of the base 100. In more detail, the fermentation module 1 may be supported by being placed on the fermentation module support 109 of the base 100.

As previously described, the fermentation module 1 may include a fermenter module 111 and a fermentation lid 107. A fermentation container 12 may be accommodated inside the fermenter module 111.

A fermentation tank 112 (see FIG. 1) may be accommodated inside the fermentation case 160. The insulation unit may be located between the fermentation tank 112 and the fermentation case 160 and may insulate the fermentation tank 112. At this time, the evaporator 134 (see FIG. 1) and the heater 14 (see FIG. 1) may be located between the insulation unit and the fermenter 112. That is, the insulation unit may surround the evaporator 134 and/or the heater 14 together with the fermenter 112, thereby facilitating temperature control of the fermenter 112.

The fermentation lid 107 may be placed on the upper side of the fermenter module 111, and the fermenter module 111 may be opened and closed from the upper side.

The fermenter module 111 may further include a lid seating body 179 on which the fermentation lid 107 is seated. The lid seating body 179 may be disposed on the upper side of the fermentation case 160 and may support the fermentation lid 107 from below.

Fermentation case 160 may be placed on the fermentation module support 109 of the base 100.

The fermentation lid 107 may be detachably connected, slidably connected, or rotatably connected to the fermenter module 111. For example, the fermentation lid 107 may be hingedly connected to the fermenter module 111.

The fermentation lid 107 may be provided with a first hinge connection portion 107A protruding rearward, and the first hinge connection portion 107A may be hingedly connected to the fermentation tank module 111.

Meanwhile, the cooling cycle device 13 may include a compressor 131, a condenser 132, an expansion mechanism 133, and an evaporator 134 (see FIG. 1). The beverage maker may further include a blowing fan 135 that cools the condenser 132.

The cooling cycle device 13 may be configured as a heat pump. The cooling cycle device 13 may include a refrigerant channel switching valve (not shown). The refrigerant channel switching valve may be configured as a four-way valve. The refrigerant channel switching valve may be connected to the suction channel and discharge channel of the compressor 131, respectively, may be connected to the condenser 132 and the condenser connection channel, and may be connected to the evaporator 134 and the evaporator connection channel.

The refrigerant channel switching valve can guide the refrigerant compressed in the compressor 131 to the condenser 132 and guide the refrigerant leaked from the evaporator 134 to the compressor 131 when the fermenter 112 is cooled.

The refrigerant channel switching valve guides the refrigerant compressed in the compressor 131 to the evaporator 134 when the fermenter 112 is heated, and also guides the refrigerant leaked from the condenser 132 to the compressor 131.

Base 100 may support at least a portion of cooling cycle device 13. In one example, the compressor 131 of the refrigeration cycle device 13 may be supported by the base 100.

Additionally, a refrigerant pipe (not shown) may be connected to the fermentation module 1. The refrigerant pipe may be included in a refrigeration cycle device 13 (see FIG. 1). In more detail, the refrigerant pipe may connect the condenser 132 and the evaporator 134 (see FIG. 1). An expansion mechanism (not shown) may be installed in the refrigerant pipe.

The refrigerant pipe may be arranged to pass between the base 100 and the fermentation module fastening body 231 of the main frame 230, which will be described later.

Meanwhile, the water tank 51 may be placed on the upper side of the base 100. The bottom of the water tank 51 may be spaced apart from the top of the base 100 in the vertical direction.

A water tank support portion 102 that supports the water tank may be formed on the base 100, and a first connection portion 511 that is fastened in contact with the water tank support portion 102 may be formed on the water tank 51. The water tank support portion 102 may be formed to protrude upward from the base 100, and the first connection portion 511 may be formed to protrude downward from the water tank 51. Since the water tank support portion 102 and the first connection portion 511 are each formed vertically long, the bottom of the water tank 51 may be spaced vertically from the base 100.

Additionally, a water heater 53 may be installed in the base 100, and a second connection portion 514 connected to and supported by the water heater 53 may be formed in the water tank 51. Since the water heater 52 is arranged vertically, the bottom of the water tank 51 may be spaced vertically from the base 100. That is, one side of the water tank may be supported by the water tank support portion 102 formed on the base 100, and the other side may be supported by the water heater 53.

Accordingly, components such as the water pump 52, air pump 82, and compressor 131 can be disposed between the water tank 51 and the base 100.

The water tank 51 may be spaced apart from the fermentation module 1 in the horizontal direction. In more detail, the water tank 51 and the fermentation module 1 may be spaced apart in the left and right directions.

The upper surface of the water tank 51 may be open. The water tank 51 may be formed in the shape of a hollow cylinder with an open top, but is not limited thereto.

The beverage maker may further include a water tank lid 110 that covers the open upper surface of the water tank 51. The water tank lid 110 can open and close the open upper surface of the water tank 51.

The water tank lead 110 may be detachably mounted on the water tank 51 or may be connected to the water tank 51 by a hinge.

The water tank lid 110 may be formed in the same or similar shape as the fermentation lid 107. As a result, the beverage maker can have a sense of unity in design, and there is an advantage that the same parts can be used as the water tank lid 110 and the fermentation lid 107, respectively.

The height from the base 100 to the fermentation lid 107 may be the same as the height from the base 100 to the water tank lid 110. In more detail, the height between the base 100 and the upper surface of the fermentation lid 107 may be the same as the height between the base 100 and the upper surface of the water tank lid 110.

Meanwhile, the beverage maker may include covers 201, 202, 210, and 220 that form the exterior of the beverage maker. Covers 201, 202, 210, and 220 may be placed on the base 100.

The covers 201, 202, 210, and 220 may be formed as one piece, but from the viewpoint of manufacturing and maintenance, it is preferable that multiple members are combined together.

Covers 201, 202, 210, and 220 may include a fermentation module cover 201, a water tank cover 202, a front cover 210, and a rear cover 220.

The fermentation module cover 201 and the water tank cover 202 may be formed in a substantially hollow cylindrical shape. Some of the peripheral surfaces of the fermentation module cover 201 and the water tank cover 202 may be open. The open portion of the peripheral surface may be located inside the beverage maker and not exposed to the outside, and the beverage maker may be improved in design.

The fermentation module cover 201 and the water tank cover 202 may surround at least a portion of the outer circumference of the fermentation module 1 and the water tank 51, respectively. The fermentation module cover 201 and the water tank cover 51 can respectively secure the fermentation module 1 and the water tank 51 and protect them from external shock.

The fermentation module cover 201 and the water tank cover 202 may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the horizontal direction.

The height and/or diameter of the fermentation module cover 201 and the water tank cover 202 may be the same. As a result, the appearance of the beverage maker can be improved in terms of design through symmetry and uniformity.

The upper surface of the fermentation module cover 201 may be open, and the fermentation lid 109 may be exposed to the upper side. Additionally, the upper surface of the water tank cover 202 may be open, and the water tank lid 110 may be exposed upward. As a result, the user can easily open and close the fermentation lid 107 and the water tank lid 110.

Meanwhile, the front cover 210 may configure the front exterior of the beverage maker. The front cover 210 may cover the space between the fermentation module cover 201 and the water tank cover 202 from the front.

The front cover 210 may be placed between the fermentation module cover 201 and the water tank cover 202. Both side ends of the front cover 210 may be in contact with the fermentation module cover 201 and the water tank cover 202, respectively.

The front cover 210 may have a vertically arranged flat shape.

The height of the front cover 210 may be the same as the height of the fermentation module cover 201 and the water tank cover 202, respectively.

A dispenser 62 may be mounted on the front cover 210. The dispenser 62 may be disposed closer to the top of the front cover 210 than to the bottom. The dispenser 62 may be located on the upper side of the beverage container 101. The user can dispense a beverage by manipulating the lever 620 of the dispenser 62.

In more detail, a dispenser mounting portion 214 on which the dispenser 62 is mounted may be formed on the front cover 210. The dispenser mounting portion 214 may be formed closer to the top of the front cover 210 than the bottom.

The beverage maker may include a display (not shown) that displays various information about the beverage maker. The display may be placed on the front cover 210.

The display is preferably formed in a position of the front cover 210 that is not obscured by the dispenser 62. That is, the display may not overlap the dispenser 62 in the horizontal direction.

The display may include a display device such as LCD, LED, or OLED, and a display PCB on which the display device is installed. The display PCB may be mounted on the back of the front cover 210 and may be electrically connected to a controller 284, which will be described later.

Additionally, the beverage maker may include an input unit that receives commands related to manufacturing the beverage maker.

The input unit may include at least one of a touch screen that receives a user's command through a touch method, a rotary knob that the user holds and rotates, and a button that the user presses.

For example, the input unit may include a rotary knob 283. The rotary knob 283 may be placed on the front cover 210. The rotary knob 283 may be placed lower than the display.

The rotary knob 283 can function as a button that the user presses. That is, the user can hold and turn the rotary knob 283 or input a control command by pressing the front of the rotary knob 283.

Additionally, the input unit may include a touch screen that receives a user's command through a touch method. A touch screen may be provided on the display, and it is possible for the display to function as a touch screen.

The input unit may be electrically connected to a controller 284, which will be described later.

Additionally, the beverage maker may further include a wireless communication module (not shown). The type of wireless communication module is not limited, and for example, the wireless communication module may include a Bluetooth module and a Wi-Fi module.

The wireless communication module may be placed on the back of the front cover 210.

The wireless communication module may be electrically connected to a controller 284, which will be described later. By the wireless communication module, the beverage maker can perform wireless communication with a separate mobile terminal, etc. Users can use a mobile terminal to input commands, view manufacturing information, or monitor the manufacturing process in real time.

The rear cover 220 may form the rear exterior of the beverage maker. The rear cover 220 may cover the space between the fermentation module cover 201 and the water tank cover 202 from the rear.

Meanwhile, the material supplier 3 may be placed between the fermentation module 1 and the water tank 51. As a result, the beverage maker can be manufactured more compactly when the material supplier 3 is located other than between the fermentation module 1 and the water tank 51, and the material supplier 3 is located between the fermentation module 1 and the water tank 51. ) can be protected by.

At least some of both sides of the material feeder 3 may be formed as a curved surface, and the curved surface may be in contact with the outer circumference of the fermentation module cover 201 and the outer circumference of the water tank cover 202, respectively.

The material supplier 3 may be located on the upper side of the base 100 and spaced apart from the base 100 in the vertical direction. Additionally, the material supplier 3 may be located on the upper side of the main frame 230.

The material supplier 3 may be located between the front cover 210 and the rear cover 220 in the front-back direction. The front of the material feeder 3 may be covered by the front cover 210, and the rear may be covered by the rear cover 220.

The material supply machine 3 includes a material container mounting body 36 (see FIG. 8) having material container mounting portions 31, 32, and 33 on which material containers C1, C2, and C3 are detachably mounted, It may include a lid module 37 covering the material container mounting portions 31, 32, and 33. The lid module 37 may include a lid 38 that covers the material container mounting body 36, and a locking operation unit 371 that operates the locking of the lid 38.

The lid module 37 may be slidably disposed or rotatably connected to the material container mounting body 36. The lid module 37 may be hingedly connected to the material container mounting body 36.

The material feeder 3 can be installed to be located approximately in the upper center of the beverage maker, and the user rotates the lid module 37 of the material feeder 3 upward to place the material containers C1, C2, and C3. It can be easily mounted and removed.

The detailed configuration of the material feeder 3 will be described in detail later.

Meanwhile, the beverage maker may include a main frame 230. At least some of the valves in FIG. 1 may be mounted on the main frame 230. That is, the main frame 230 may be formed with a plurality of valve mounting portions in which a plurality of valves are each mounted. The plurality of valves include a flow control valve 54, a material supply valve 310, a main valve 40, a bypass valve 35, an air supply valve 159, an exhaust valve 156, and a beverage dispensing valve 64. ), a sub-valve 92, a gas discharge valve 73, and a pressure release valve 76.

The main frame 230 may be respectively fastened to the fermentation module 1 and the water tank 51. The main frame 230 may be spaced apart from the base 100 in the vertical direction.

The main frame 230 may be fastened to the rear of the water tank 51 and the fermentation module 1, and a plurality of valve mounting units may be formed on the rear of the main frame 230. Accordingly, by removing only the rear cover 220 from the beverage maker, the user can immediately access a plurality of valves, thereby facilitating maintenance work on the valves.

At least a portion of the main frame 230 may be located between the fermentation module 1 and the water tank 51. At least a portion of the main frame 230 may be located below the material feeder 3.

In more detail, the main frame 230 includes a fermentation module fastening body 231 fastened to the fermentation module 1, a water tank fastening body 232 fastened to the water tank 51, and a fermentation module fastening body 231. It may include a connecting body 233 that connects the water tank fastening body 232 and at least a portion of which is located between the fermentation module 1 and the water tank 51. The connection body 233 may be located on the lower side of the material supplier (3).

At least a portion of the water tank fastening body 232 may be located between the control module 280 and the water tank 51 in the front-back direction.

The number of valve mounting portions formed on the fermentation module fastening body 231 may be greater than the number of valve mounting portions formed on the water tank fastening body 232. This means that the number of channels connected to the fermentation module (1) is greater than the channels connected to the water tank (51), and the number of valves that control the flow of fluid flowing in and out of the fermentation module (1) is greater than the number of channels connected to the water tank (51). This is because there are more valves controlling the flow of fluid.

Meanwhile, the beverage maker may include a control module 280.

The control module 280 may be an electrical part of the beverage maker. The control module 280 may be mounted on the main frame 230 or the water tank 51.

The control module 280 may be placed at the rear of the water tank 51 and behind the water tank fastening body 231 of the main frame 230.

This may be because the number of valves located at the rear of the fermentation module 1 is greater than the number of valves located at the rear of the water tank 51, and as a result, the space in the beverage maker can be used efficiently and the beverage maker can be compact. there is.

The control module 280 may be arranged vertically and horizontally.

A control module fastening portion 103 protruding upward may be formed on the base 100, and the control module 280 may be supported by being fastened to the control module fastening portion 103.

Additionally, the control module 280 may be coupled to the water tank 51 and/or the water tank fastening body 232 of the main frame 230.

The control module 280 may include a main PCB and a PCB case 281 in which the main PCB is embedded. The main PCB may include a controller 284 that substantially controls the operations of the components of the beverage maker.

The PCB case 281 can be fastened to the main frame 230 and/or the water tank 51 and can safely protect the main PCB inside.

The controller 284 included in the control module 280 may be electrically connected to the wireless communication module. For example, the controller 284 can receive commands received through a wireless communication module and produce drinks accordingly. Additionally, the controller 284 can transmit information about the beverage maker or the beverage being produced from the wireless communication module to a separate mobile terminal.

Additionally, the controller 284 can receive commands input from the input unit. For example, the controller 284 can produce a beverage according to a command input by the rotary knob 283. Additionally, the controller 284 can control various types of information about the beverage maker to be output to the display 282. For example, the controller 284 may display information such as the amount of beverage dispensed, the remaining amount of beverage, or the completion of beverage dispensing through the display 282.

The controller 284 may control at least one of the water pump 52, the water heater 53, the air pump 82, and the temperature controller 11. In addition, the controller 284 includes a flow control valve 54, a material supply valve 310, a main valve 40, a bypass valve 35, an air supply valve 159, an exhaust valve 156, and a beverage dispensing valve. (64), at least one of the sub-valve 92, gas discharge valve 73, and pressure release valve 76 can be controlled.

The controller 284 may receive measured values from at least one of the flow meter 56, thermistor 54A, water temperature sensor 57, temperature sensor 16, and gas pressure sensor 72.

In more detail, the controller 284 can detect the internal pressure of the fermentation container 12 by the gas pressure sensor 72 and the temperature of the fermenter 112 by the temperature sensor 16. The control module 280 can determine the degree of fermentation of the beverage using the detected pressure or temperature.

In addition, the controller 284 can detect the temperature of the water supplied from the water supply module 5 to the first main channel 41 by the water supply temperature sensor 57, and according to the detected water temperature, the water heater 53 ) can be controlled.

Additionally, the controller 284 can control the temperature controller 11 to maintain the temperature of the fermenter 112 at an appropriate temperature.

Additionally, the controller 284 may accumulate at least one of the time the dispenser 62 is open, the time the air pump 82 is driven, and the time the main valve 40 is on after beverage production is completed. The controller 284 can calculate the amount of beverage taken out of the fermentation container 12 according to the accumulated time. The controller 284 can calculate the remaining amount of beverage from the calculated amount of beverage dispensed. The controller 284 may determine whether all of the beverage in the fermentation container 12 has been taken out from the calculated remaining amount information of the beverage. If it is determined that all of the beverage in the fermentation container 12 has been dispensed, the controller 284 may determine that beverage dispensing is complete.

In addition, the controller 284 can control the overall operation of the beverage maker. This will be explained in detail later.

Meanwhile, the beverage maker may further include a condenser case 130.

The condenser case 130 is disposed on the base 100 and can accommodate the condenser 132.

The condenser case 130 may be arranged long in a direction oblique to the horizontal direction. In more detail, the compressor 131, the blowing fan 135, and the condenser 132 may be arranged in a straight line, and the condenser case 130 may be arranged long in a direction parallel to the straight line.

The blowing fan 135 may be disposed between the compressor 131 and the condenser 132. The blowing fan 135 may blow air into the condenser case 130. The air sucked from the intake port 251 formed in the base 100 may be blown into the condenser case 130 by the blowing fan 135, and after heat exchange with the condenser 132, it is blown into the discharge port formed in the rear cover 220. may be discharged.

The blowing fan 135 may be fastened to the condenser case 130.

Since the air blown by the blower fan 135 through the condenser case 130 completely passes through the condenser 132, the heat exchange efficiency of the condenser 132 can be increased. Additionally, the condenser case 130 can prevent the heat of the condenser 132 from spreading to the surrounding area.

On the upper surface of the condenser case 130, an extension portion 130A is formed that extends in the longitudinal direction of the condenser case 130 and guides the air passing through the condenser 132 to the discharge port 271 of the rear cover 220. You can. That is, the extension portion 130A may function as an air guide.

Additionally, a reinforcing rib extending to the upper surface of the extension portion 130A may be formed on the upper surface of the condenser case 130.

Meanwhile, a condensate water receiving portion 104 may be formed in the base 100. The condensate receiving portion 104 may be a space that accommodates condensate generated when gas is discharged from the gas discharge valve 73.

In the process of gas being discharged from the gas discharge valve mounted on the main frame 230, condensation may be generated when it meets external cold air, and the condensate may fall into the condensate receiving part 104 and collect in the condensate receiving part 104. You can.

The condensate receiving portion 104 may be located at the rear of the fermentation module support portion 109.

Additionally, the base 100 may be provided with a protrusion 106 that protrudes upward from the upper surface of the base 100 and prevents condensed water from flowing out of the condensed water receiving portion 104.

Additionally, the condensate receiving portion 104 may communicate with an auxiliary space formed between the fermentation module 1 and the fermentation module support portion 109. In more detail, a communication groove 105 may be formed in the base 100 to communicate with the condensate receiving portion 104 and the auxiliary space.

As a result, the condensate contained in the condensate receiving part 104 can flow into the auxiliary space between the fermentation module 1 and the fermentation module support part 109, which has the advantage of being able to accommodate more condensate.

Condensate water contained in the condensate water receiving unit 104 and the auxiliary space may naturally evaporate.

Figure 7 is a perspective view of the material feeder in a closed state according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 8 is a perspective view of the material feeder shown in Figure 7 in an open state, and Figure 9 is a perspective view of the material feeder shown in Figure 7 in an open state, according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is a top view of the beverage maker with the rear cover, control module, and upper lid of the material dispenser removed.

The material supply machine 3 includes a material receiving body 36 having material container mounting portions 31, 32, and 33 on which material containers C1, C2, and C3 containing beverage materials are detachably mounted, and a container. It may include a lid module 37 covering the mounting portions 31, 32, and 33.

The lid module 37 may include a lid 38 that covers the material receiving body 36, and a locking operation unit 371 that unlocks the lid 38. The lid 38 may be rotatably connected to the material receiving body 36 or may be slidably disposed. Lid 38 may be hingedly connected to material receiving body 36.

The lid 38 may be composed of a combination of multiple members. For example, the lead 38 may include a lower lead 39 and an upper lead 40. One of the lower lead 39 and the upper lead 40 may be connected to the material receiving body 36.

The upper lid 40 may be combined with the lower lid 39 to cover the open upper surface of the lower lid 39.

The lower lid 39 has pressing portions 47A, 47B (47B) that press the material containers C1, C2, and C3 downward when the lid 38 covers the container mounting portions 31, 32, and 33. 47C) can be formed. The pressing portions 47A, 47B, and 47C may protrude downward from the bottom surface 391 of the lid module 37, more specifically, the lower lid 39.

The lid module 37 may be hingedly connected to the material receiving body 36.

In more detail, the rear end of the material receiving body 36 and the rear end of the lid module 37 may be hingedly connected to each other.

When the user operates the locking operation unit 371, the lid 38 may be unlocked. As the locking is released, the lid 38 hingedly connected to the material receiving body 36 may rotate toward the upper side of the material receiving body 36. As the lid rotates upward, the container mounting portions 31, 32, and 33 provided on the material receiving body 36 may be opened to the outside.

The material receiving body 36 of the material supply machine 3 may be formed with container mounting portions 31, 32, and 33 in which material containers C1, C2, and C3 containing beverage materials are removably accommodated. . The number of container mounting units 31, 32, and 33 is not limited and at least one may be provided.

A plurality of container mounting units 31, 32, and 33 may be arranged in a row on the material receiving body 36. A plurality of container mounting portions 31, 32, and 33 may be formed to be spaced apart from each other in the front-back or left-right direction on the material receiving body 36. The beverage maker is preferably configured to be slim in the left and right directions, the material supply device 3 can be formed to be long in the front-back direction, and the plurality of container mounting portions 31, 32, and 33 are positioned front and back on the material receiving body 36. It can be formed to be spaced apart in one direction.

The lid module 37 may be provided with a locker 372 for locking the lid 38. In addition, the material receiving body 36 may be formed with a support groove 361 in which the locker 372 is supported and a locking groove 362 in which the locker 372 is held.

The locker 372 may include a first locker and a second locker located on opposite sides of the pressing portions 47A, 47B, and 47C. That is, the first locker may be placed on one side of the lid module 37, and the second locker may be placed on the other side of the lid module 37.

The first locker and the second locker may move in opposite directions. For example, during a locking operation, if the first locker moves forward, the second locker may move backward. Conversely, when the first locker moves rearward during the unlocking operation, the second locker can move forward. As a result, the locking of the lid module 37 and the material receiving body 36 by the locker 372 can be made more robust.

The locker 372 may be movably provided on the lid module 37. A guide hole 379 may be formed in the lid module 37 to guide the rocker 372. The guide hole 379 may be formed to penetrate long in the front-back direction. A guide hole 379 may be formed in the lower lead 39. The guide hole may include a first guide hole and a second guide hole that guide the first locker and the second locker, respectively.

The locker 372 may include at least one locking portion 376, and the locking portion 376 may be supported by the support groove 361 and caught in the locking groove 362.

The support groove 361 and the locking groove 362 communicate with each other, and the locking portion 376 can move from the support groove 361 to the locking groove 362. The support groove 361 and the locking groove 362 may be formed to be stepped from each other.

Based on the upper surface of the material receiving body 36, the support groove 361 may be formed at a higher position than the locking groove 362. Accordingly, when the locking portion 376 moves from the support groove 361 to the locking groove 362, the lid module 37 can move downward.

In more detail, when the lid module 37 is closed but unlocked, the locker 372 may be supported by the support groove 361. In this state, when the user rotates the locking operation unit 371 in one direction (eg, clockwise), the lid module 37 is locked and can move downward.

When the lid module 37 is closed and locked, the locker 372 may be caught and fixed in the locking groove 362. Accordingly, the lid 38 may rotate arbitrarily and the container mounting portions 31, 32, and 33 may not be opened. In this state, when the user rotates the locking operation unit 371 in the opposite direction (eg, counterclockwise), the lid module 37 is unlocked and can move upward.

Meanwhile, the locking operation unit 371 may include a handle 372 and a power transmission unit that transmits the rotational force of the handle 372 to the locker 372.

The power transmission unit may be located inside the reed 38, and in more detail, may be placed between the upper reed 40 and the lower reed 39.

For example, the power transmission unit may include a rotation gear (not shown) and a pinion gear 382. The rotation gear is located below the handle 372 and can rotate together with the handle 372.

The pinion gear 382 may be gear-coupled with the rotating gear. The pinion gear 382 may be located behind the rotating gear.

When the user rotates the handle 372, the rotating gear rotates together with the handle 372, and the rotational force of the rotating gear is transmitted to the pinion gear 382 to rotate the pinion gear 382.

The pinion gear 382 may be gear-coupled with the rack gear portion 374 formed on the rocker 372. The rack gear unit 374 may be formed integrally with the rocker 372.

The pinion gear 382 may be gear-coupled with the rack gear portion 384 of each of the first locker and the second locker, and the rotational force of the pinion gear 382 may be transmitted to the rack gear portion 384 of each locker. .

Since the first locker and the second locker are located on opposite sides of the pinion gear 382, when the pinion gear 382 rotates, the first locker and the second locker can move opposite to each other.

Hereinafter, the fastening relationship of the material supply machine 3 will be described.

The material supply device 3 may be placed between the front cover 210 and the rear cover 220 in the front-back direction, and may be placed between the water tank 51 and the fermentation module 1 in the left-right direction.

The material supplier 3 may be fastened to the front cover 210, the fermentation module cover 201, and the water tank cover 202.

For example, a first front fastening hole 393A may be formed on one front side of the material supplier 3, and a second front fastening hole 393B may be formed on the other front side. Each front fastening hole (393A) (393B) may be formed to penetrate upward and downward through the material container mounting body 36.

The water tank cover 202 may be formed with a first front fastening portion 202A corresponding to the first front fastening hole 393A of the material supply device 3, and the fermentation module cover 201 may be formed with the material supply device 3. A second front fastening portion 201A corresponding to the second front fastening hole 393B may be formed.

In addition, the front cover 210 includes a first sub fastening part (not shown) corresponding to the first front fastening hole 393A of the material supply machine 3, and a second sub fastening part corresponding to the second fastening hole 393B. Parts (not shown) may be formed respectively.

The first front fastening hole 393A, the first front fastening part 202A, and the first sub fastening part can be penetrated together by a fastening member such as a screw, so that one front side of the material supply device 3 is connected to the water tank cover ( 202) and may be fastened to the front cover 210.

The second fastening hole 393B, the second front fastening part 201A, and the second sub fastening part can be penetrated together by a fastening member such as a screw, so that the other front side of the material feeder 3 is connected to the fermentation module cover ( 201) and the front cover 210.

Additionally, a first rear fastening hole 392A may be formed on one rear side of the material supplier 3, and a second rear fastening hole 392B may be formed on the other rear side. Each rear fastening hole (392A) (392B) may be formed to penetrate upward and downward through the material container mounting body 36.

A first rear fastening part (not shown) corresponding to the first rear fastening hole 392A of the material supply device 3 may be formed in the water tank 51 or the water tank cover 202, and the fermentation module 1 or fermentation module 1 may be formed in the water tank 51 or the water tank cover 202. A second rear fastening portion (not shown) corresponding to the second rear fastening hole 392B of the material supplier 3 may be formed in the module cover 201.

As described above, some of the peripheral surfaces of the fermentation module cover 201 and the water tank cover 202 may be open, and in this case, the first rear fastening portion will be formed in the water tank 51 rather than the water tank cover 202. The second rear fastening portion may be formed on the fermentation module 1 rather than the fermentation module cover 201.

The first rear fastening hole 392A and the first rear fastening part may be penetrated together by a fastening member such as a screw, and thereby the rear side of the material supply machine 3 is fastened to the water tank 51 or the water tank cover 202. It can be.

The second rear fastening hole 392B and the second rear fastening part may be penetrated together by a fastening member such as a screw, and thereby the other rear side of the material supply device 3 is connected to the fermentation module 1 or the fermentation module cover 201. can be concluded.

Meanwhile, the material supplier 3 may be fastened to the rear cover 220.

A protruding guide boss 391 may be formed at the rear of the material feeder 3. The guide boss 391 may be formed on the material container mounting body 36. The guide boss 391 may be formed on one rear side and the other rear side of the material container mounting body 36, respectively. The guide boss 391 may be formed at a rear position than the rear fastening holes 392A and 392B.

An insertion hole 279 into which the guide boss 391 of the material supplier 3 is inserted may be formed in the rear cover 220. By inserting the guide boss 391 into the insertion hole 279, the material supplier 3 can be fastened to the rear cover 220.

Figure 10 is a perspective view of the base according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 11 is a bottom view of the base shown in Figure 10.

The base 100 may include a fermentation module support 109, a condensate receiving part 104, a compressor support 108, and a condenser case support 252.

Fermentation module support 109 may support the fermentation module 1. The fermentation module support 109 may be formed in a position closer to the front end of the base 100 than the rear end.

When the fermentation module 1 is placed on the fermentation module support 109, an auxiliary space 109A may be formed between the fermentation module 1 and the fermentation module support 109. In more detail, the fermentation module support 109 may include an upper surface and a plurality of support frames protruding upward from the upper surface. The fermentation module 1 may be supported in contact with the support frame, and an auxiliary space 109A may be formed between the outer bottom of the fermentation module 1 and the upper surface of the fermentation module support 109.

As described above, the condensate receiving portion 104 may contain condensate generated by gas or air discharged from the fermentation module 1. The condensate receiving portion 104 may be located at the rear of the fermentation module support portion 109.

A communication groove 105 may be formed in the base 100 to communicate with the condensate receiving portion 104 and the fermentation module support portion 109. Through the communication groove 105, condensate water from the condensate receiving portion 104 can flow into the auxiliary space 109A formed in the fermentation module support portion 109, more condensate water can be accommodated, and the condensate water is spread widely. There is an advantage that the evaporation rate can be faster.

Additionally, a ledge 106 may be formed on the base 100 to prevent condensed water from flowing out of the condensed water receiving portion 104.

The jaw portion 106 may be formed to protrude upward from the upper surface of the base 100. The jaw portion 106 may be formed between the condensate receiving portion 104 and the condenser case support portion 252. The jaw portion 106 can prevent condensed water in the condensate water receiving portion 104 from flowing outside of the auxiliary space 109A.

Compressor support 108 may support the compressor of refrigeration cycle device 13. The compressor support portion 108 may be formed at a position such that the compressor 131 is disposed below the water tank 51.

The condenser case support 252 may support the condenser case 130.

The condenser case support 252 may be formed so that the condenser case 130 is disposed at an angle. The condenser case support 252 may be formed closer to the rear end of the base 100 than the front end.

An intake port 251 through which air is sucked may be formed in the base 100. The intake port 251 may be a plurality of holes penetrating upward and downward. The air sucked into the intake port 251 may be blown to the condenser 132 in the condenser case 130 by the blowing fan 135.

At least a portion of the inlet 251 may be located between the condenser case support 252 and the compressor support 108.

A beverage container fastening portion 101C to which the beverage container 101 is fastened may be formed at the front end of the base 100.

Additionally, a water tank support portion 102 that supports the water tank 51 may be formed on the base 100. The water tank support portion 102 may protrude upward from the base 100, and more specifically, may be formed to protrude upward from the upper surface of the compressor support portion 108.

The water tank support portion 102 may be connected to the first connection portion 511 formed in the water tank 51 to support one side of the water tank 51.

The water tank support portion 102 is formed with a length that allows the compressor 131, water pump 52, and air pump 82 to be placed between the bottom of the water tank 51 and the compressor support portion 108. It can be.

Additionally, a control module fastening portion 103 that is fastened to the control module 280 may be formed on the base 100. The control module fastening portion 103 may be formed to protrude upward from the base 100. There may be a plurality of control module fastening parts 103 and may be formed rearward than the compressor support part 108 and the water tank support part 102.

The height of the control module fastening part 103 may be lower than the height of the water tank support part 102.

Meanwhile, the base 100 may be provided with a plurality of legs 250 protruding downward. For example, the base 100 may be provided with four legs 250.

Each leg 250 may be formed to a length that allows the base 100 to remain horizontal. The bottom of the base 100 may be vertically spaced from the installation surface on which the beverage maker is installed by the legs 250. As a result, external air can flow between the base 100 and the installation surface and be easily sucked into the intake port 251.

Figure 12 is a rear view of a rear cover according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 13 is a perspective view of the rear cover shown in Figure 12.

The rear cover 220 is disposed at the rear of the fermentation module 1, and a plurality of discharge holes 271 may be formed. The condenser case 130 may be arranged to face the discharge port 271 of the rear cover 220. Air blown into the condenser case 130 by the blower fan 135 may exchange heat with the condenser 132 and be discharged through the discharge port 271.

The plurality of discharge holes 271 formed in the rear cover 220 may be formed in a position closer to the other end of the rear cover 220 than to one end. For example, the discharge port 271 may be formed closer to the right end of the rear cover 220 than to the left end.

Referring to FIG. 6 together with FIG. 12 , the plurality of discharge holes 271 may overlap the blowing fan 135 in the longitudinal direction of the condenser case 130. That is, the condenser case 130 may be arranged long in an oblique direction toward the discharge port 271.

With the above configuration, the heat dissipation efficiency of the blowing fan 135 can be improved by preventing the air discharged from the beverage maker's vortex through the open discharge port 271 from being re-inhaled into the beverage maker.

A power cord groove 278 through which a power cord (eg, electric wire) that supplies power to the beverage maker passes may be formed in the rear cover 220. For example, the wire connected to the plug may be connected to the inside of the beverage maker through the power cord groove 278.

The rear cover 220 may be formed with a power cord fixing part 273 around which the power cord can be wound and a plug hole 274 into which a plug connected to an end of the power cord can be inserted.

The power cord fixing portion 273 may be provided on the rear cover 220, and is preferably formed in a left and right pair.

The plug hole 274 is preferably formed between the two power cord fixing parts 273.

The power cord can be wound and fixed alternately around both power cord fixing parts 273, and the plug connected to the power cord can be inserted into the plug hole 274. As a result, when the beverage maker is stopped, the power cord and plug can be organized by the power cord fixing part 273 and the plug hole 274, and inconvenience when moving the product can be eliminated.

Meanwhile, an insertion hole 279 into which the guide boss 391 of the material supply device 3 described above is inserted may be formed in the rear cover 220. By inserting the guide boss 391 into the insertion hole 279, the material supplier 3 can be fastened to the rear cover 220.

Additionally, an avoidance portion 272 may be formed on the top of the rear cover 220 to prevent interference with the material supplier 3. The avoidance portion 272 may be formed by cutting a portion of the upper part of the rear cover 220. The rear end of the material feeder 3 can be disposed in the avoidance portion 272, and the beverage maker can be compact compared to the case where the avoidance portion 272 is not formed.

Meanwhile, an air filter mounting portion 276 on which an air filter 82A (see FIG. 1) is mounted may be formed in the rear cover 220. The air filter 82A is connected to the suction part of the air pump 82 and can filter the air sucked into the air pump 82.

The air filter mounting portion 276 may be recessed forward from the rear cover 220. A channel connection portion may be formed in the air filter mounting portion 276, and an air channel connected to the air pump 82 may be connected to the channel connection portion.

The air filter mounting portion 276 may be provided with a detachable filter mounting portion cover 275. The filter mounting portion cover 275 may cover the air filter mounting portion 276 from the rear of the rear cover 220. A plurality of holes through which air passes may be formed in the filter mounting portion cover 275. The user can easily replace the air filter 28A by separating the filter mounting part cover 275 from the air filter mounting part 276.

Figure 14 is a diagram showing the path through which condensate falls into the condensate water receiving part.

A plurality of valve mounting portions may be formed in the main frame 230.

Each valve mounting portion may be formed on the rear of the main frame 230. Accordingly, the user can access the valves mounted on each valve mounting portion by removing the rear cover 220 from the beverage maker, thereby facilitating maintenance of the valves.

The plurality of valve mounting parts includes a main valve mounting part, a gas discharge valve mounting part 235, an exhaust valve mounting part 236, an air supply valve mounting part, a bypass valve mounting part, a sub valve mounting part, and a noise reduction valve mounting part. can do. Some of the plurality of valve mounting parts may be added, removed, or changed as needed.

The main valve 40 may be installed in the main valve mounting part, the gas discharge valve 73 may be installed in the gas discharge valve mounting part 235, and the exhaust valve 156 may be installed in the exhaust valve mounting part 236. The air supply valve 159 may be installed in the air supply valve mounting portion, the bypass valve 35 may be installed in the bypass valve mounting portion, and the sub valve 92 may be installed in the sub valve mounting portion. And, a noise reduction valve 76 may be installed in the noise reduction valve mounting portion.

Meanwhile, roof portions 245A and 245B may be formed on the main frame 230 to overlap at least some of the plurality of valves in the vertical direction.

In more detail, some of the valves mounted on the valve mounting portion of the main frame 230 may be mounted so that their terminals face upward. At this time, there is a risk that foreign substances such as water may enter the terminal of the valve from outside the beverage maker and cause malfunction of the valve. The roof portions 245A and 245B are located on top of the terminal facing upward to prevent this risk.

The roof portions 245A and 245B may be formed to protrude rearward from the top of the fermentation module fastening body 231 and the connecting body 233. To prevent interference with the control module 280, roof portions 245A and 245B may not be formed on the water tank fastening body 232.

For example, the first roof portion 245A may be formed at a position that overlaps the main valve 40 in the vertical direction. Additionally, the second roof portion 245B may be formed in a position that overlaps the noise reduction valve 76 in the vertical direction.

Meanwhile, the beverage maker according to this embodiment may include a discharge portion 259 that is connected to the gas discharge valve 73 and discharges gas and condensate together.

Discharge unit 259 may be disposed between the fermentation module 1 and the rear cover 220. Discharge unit 259 may be disposed at the rear of the fermentation module 1 and the main frame 230.

The discharge unit 259 may be connected to the gas discharge valve 73 and the exhaust valve 156, respectively. In more detail, a first pipe is connected to the gas discharge valve 73, a second pipe is connected to the exhaust valve 156, and the first pipe and the second pipe can be combined and connected to the discharge portion 259. . Accordingly, there is an advantage that condensate generated from each of the gas discharge valve 73 and the exhaust valve 156 can be collected into a single discharge portion 259.

Gas generated by fermentation can be discharged from the gas discharge valve 73, and air that regulates the internal pressure of the fermentation module can be discharged from the exhaust valve 159. Condensate may be generated when the gas or air meets external cold air and condenses, and the gas and air may be discharged to the discharge unit 259 together with the condensate.

The gas and air may be discharged through the discharge port 271 formed in the rear cover 220, or may be discharged to the outside of the beverage maker through the gap between each part.

As previously described, a condensate water receiving portion 104 that accommodates condensate may be formed in the base 100. At this time, the discharge part 259 may overlap the condensate water receiving part 104 in the vertical direction, and condensate may fall from the discharge part 259 to the condensate water receiving part 104.

A guide hose (not shown) disposed long up and down may be connected to the discharge unit 259. The lower end of the guide hose may be located in the condensate receiving portion 104. That is, the guide hose may extend from the discharge part 259 to the condensate water receiving part 104, thereby preventing the condensate in the discharge part 259 from falling and bouncing out of the condensate water receiving part 104.

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

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

The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted in accordance with the claims below, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be construed as being included in the scope of rights of the present invention.

1: Fermentation module 107: Fermentation lead
112: Fermenter 12: Fermentation container
100: base 102: water tank support
103: Control module support 104: Condensate receiving part
105: Plumbing groove 106: Chin portion
109: Fermentation module support 130: Condenser case
130A: extension 132: condenser
134: Evaporator 135: Blowing fan
156: exhaust valve 220: rear cover
250: Leg 251: Inlet
259: discharge part 271: discharge port
272: Avoidance part 276: Air pump mounting part
279: Insertion hole 3: Material feeder
391: Guide boss 73: Gas discharge valve
82: Air pump 82A: Air filter

Claims (20)

Base;
Fermentation module disposed on the upper side of the base;
A gas discharge valve connected to the fermentation module; and
It includes a discharge portion connected to the gas discharge valve through which gas and condensate are discharged together,
The base is,
A fermentation module support portion supporting the fermentation module; and
It includes a condensate receiving portion that overlaps the discharge portion in a vertical direction,
It is disposed at the rear of the fermentation module and further includes a rear cover having a plurality of discharge ports,
An evaporator disposed in the fermentation module;
A condenser forming a cooling cycle together with the evaporator;
a condenser case disposed on the base and accommodating the condenser; and
It further includes a blowing fan that blows air into the condenser case,
A beverage maker having an extension portion formed on the upper surface of the condenser case, extending in the longitudinal direction of the condenser case to guide air passing through the condenser to the discharge port. According to claim 1,
An auxiliary space is formed between the fermentation module and the fermentation module support portion,
The condensate receiving portion is in communication with the auxiliary space. According to claim 1,
A beverage maker having a protrusion formed on the base, which protrudes upward from the upper surface of the base and prevents condensate from flowing out of the condensate receiving portion. According to claim 1,
The fermentation module is,
Fermenter;
Fermentation lid that opens and closes the fermenter;
It includes a fermentation container accommodated inside the fermenter and in which the fermentation of the beverage proceeds,
The gas discharge valve is a beverage maker in communication with the interior of the fermentation container. According to claim 4,
It further includes an exhaust valve communicating with the space between the inner wall of the fermenter and the outer surface of the fermentation container,
The discharge unit is connected to the gas discharge valve and the exhaust valve, respectively. According to claim 1,
A beverage maker connected to the discharge portion with a guide hose disposed long up and down so that the lower end is located in the condensate receiving portion. delete According to claim 1,
The discharge unit is a beverage maker disposed between the fermentation module and the rear cover. delete According to claim 1,
The condenser case is a beverage maker disposed long in an oblique direction with respect to the horizontal direction. delete Base;
Fermentation module disposed on the upper side of the base;
A gas discharge valve connected to the fermentation module; and
It includes a discharge portion connected to the gas discharge valve through which gas and condensate are discharged together,
The base is,
A fermentation module support portion supporting the fermentation module; and
It includes a condensate receiving portion that overlaps the discharge portion in a vertical direction,
It is disposed at the rear of the fermentation module and further includes a rear cover having a plurality of discharge ports,
An evaporator disposed in the fermentation module;
A condenser that forms a cooling cycle together with the evaporator;
a condenser case disposed on the base and accommodating the condenser; and
It further includes a blowing fan that blows air into the condenser case,
The condenser case is arranged long in an oblique direction with respect to the horizontal direction,
A beverage maker wherein the plurality of discharge holes are formed at a position closer to the other end of the rear cover than to the other end of the rear cover, and overlap the blowing fan in the longitudinal direction of the condenser case. Base;
Fermentation module disposed on the upper side of the base;
A gas discharge valve connected to the fermentation module; and
It includes a discharge portion connected to the gas discharge valve through which gas and condensate are discharged together,
The base is,
A fermentation module support portion supporting the fermentation module; and
It includes a condensate receiving portion that overlaps the discharge portion in the vertical direction,
It is disposed at the rear of the fermentation module and further includes a rear cover having a plurality of discharge ports,
An evaporator disposed in the fermentation module;
A condenser forming a cooling cycle together with the evaporator;
a condenser case disposed on the base and accommodating the condenser; and
It further includes a blowing fan that blows air into the condenser case,
A beverage maker having an intake port formed at the base through which air flowing through the blowing fan is sucked. According to claim 13,
The base is provided with a plurality of legs protruding downward,
A beverage maker wherein the inlet is formed through a vertical direction. According to claim 1,
An air pump for injecting air into the fermentation module; and
Further comprising an air filter that filters the air sucked into the air pump,
A beverage maker having an air filter mounting portion in which the air filter is installed in the rear cover. According to claim 1,
It further includes a material feeder in which the material input to the fermentation module is stored,
A beverage maker having an insertion hole formed in the rear cover into which the guide boss formed in the material feeder is inserted. Base;
Fermentation module disposed on the upper side of the base;
A gas discharge valve connected to the fermentation module; and
It includes a discharge portion connected to the gas discharge valve through which gas and condensate are discharged together,
The base is,
A fermentation module support portion supporting the fermentation module; and
It includes a condensate receiving portion that overlaps the discharge portion in a vertical direction,
It is disposed at the rear of the fermentation module and further includes a rear cover having a plurality of discharge ports,
It further includes a material feeder in which the material input to the fermentation module is stored,
An insertion hole is formed in the rear cover into which the guide boss formed in the material feeder is inserted,
A beverage maker having an avoidance portion formed on the top of the rear cover to prevent interference with the material supply device. According to claim 1,
It further includes a water tank in which water supplied to the fermentation module is stored,
A beverage maker having a water tank support portion formed on the base, which protrudes upward and supports the water tank. According to claim 18,
Further comprising a control module for controlling the beverage maker,
A beverage maker having a control module fastening portion formed on the base, which protrudes upward and is fastened to the control module. According to claim 19,
A beverage maker in which the height of the control module fastening part is lower than the height of the water tank support part.

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