KR20230080772A - brewing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus and a manufacturing method thereof, and more particularly, to a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus capable of producing a homemade fermented beverage without professional knowledge or brewing equipment and a control method thereof.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, a cabinet having an upper chamber and a lower chamber therein to accommodate kegs storing fermented beverages, respectively; a main door rotatably provided in the cabinet to simultaneously open and close the upper chamber and the lower chamber; A plurality of flow path modules provided for each keg to be connected to kegs provided inside the chamber to produce fermented beverages independently of other kegs; a plurality of fermented beverage passages connected to each of the plurality of passage modules; a dispenser assembly provided at an upper portion of the front of the main door and including a single cock for dispensing the fermented beverage accommodated in the upper chamber and the lower chamber to the outside; a take-out passage provided between the plurality of fermented beverage passages and the single coke to supply the fermented beverage flowing from the plurality of fermented beverage passages to the single coke; And a tray tank provided at a distance from the lower portion of the single cock in front of the main door, the plurality of flow path modules are individually washed, and the washing solution after cleaning passes through the fermented beverage flow path and the discharge flow path to the single flow path module. A fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus characterized in that discharged to the tray tank through the coke may be provided.

Description

Fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus {brewing apparatus}

The present invention relates to a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus and a manufacturing method thereof, and more particularly, to a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus capable of producing a homemade fermented beverage without professional knowledge or brewing equipment and a control method thereof.

Beer is an alcoholic drink made by making juice from malt made by sprouting barley, filtering it, adding hops, and fermenting it with yeast.

This beer manufacturing method consists of a step of boiling malt to produce wort, a step of fermenting by supplying yeast to the wort, and a step of aging the fermented beer. Beer is sterilized for distribution and storage, and then goes through a process of being bottled or canned.

However, since the yeast is killed when the aged beer is sterilized, currently distributed beers are beers in which the yeast is killed during the sterilization process.

On the other hand, craft beer is a beer in which yeast is alive, and refers to a unique beer produced directly to enhance the taste and aroma of beer. Such craft beer can only be tasted in special places with brewing production facilities, and any yeast and hops Depending on whether hops are added, more than 100,000 different types of craft beer can be made.

However, craft beer can only be made through complex and diverse manufacturing processes. In particular, huge equipment investment, long manufacturing time, and a lot of labor are required in the fermentation and maturation process. It is a manufacturing system.

In addition, for fermentation after wort production, a process of transferring the wort contained in the wort to the fermentation vat for fermentation is required. At this time, contamination due to external contact and deterioration in beer quality due to oxygen contact may occur. All contact surfaces and passages must be washed and sterilized so that there are no other germs, and accordingly, there is a problem in that a lot of time and labor are required.

In other words, conventional craft beer manufacturing requires enormous investment in equipment, equipment, and manpower, and even when craft beer manufacturing is to be carried out on a small scale, hundreds of millions of investment in equipment and a large number of manpower must be employed, especially expertise or expertise in craft beer manufacturing. There is a problem with the need for manpower.

On the other hand, in the conventional beer manufacturing apparatus, a large amount of beer is produced by fermenting a large amount of beer in one tank by making a large amount of wort at once. There was a problem that the quality of the beer deteriorated because it had to be stored for a long time.

In order to solve this problem, Korean Patent Application No. 10-2017-0119868 (hereinafter referred to as "Prior Patent 1") discloses a beer manufacturing device capable of producing an appropriate amount of craft beer and various kinds of craft beer. has initiated

However, the above prior patent considers only the viewpoint of manufacturing craft beer and does not consider the viewpoint of the dispenser, such as how the manufactured beer is dispensed. Therefore, the prior patent does not consider the viewpoint of cleaning or sterilizing the channel through which the beer is dispensed.

The manufacturing device according to the prior patent has a hexagonal cross section and has a total of 12 chambers vertically. In addition, the user can access the desired chamber by rotating the manufacturing device left and right without moving.

For example, since the capacity of the keg is approximately 18 liters, the manufacturing apparatus disclosed in the prior patent is bound to be relatively bulky. In addition, since the manufacturing apparatus rotates left and right, when a plurality of manufacturing apparatuses are provided side by side, the installation space is bound to be relatively wide. Therefore, it can be said that it is suitable for commercial use.

For this reason, the manufacturing apparatus according to the prior patent may not be suitable for home use or small businesses. In addition, even if the manufacturing apparatus according to the prior patents is commercial, it may not be suitable for a self-service store where customers can take out beer directly or for a business where several types of beer must be taken out and consumed at the same time.

Therefore, it is necessary to find a way to solve the problems of the conventional craft beer field and the problems of prior patents.

The present invention basically aims to solve the problems of the prior art.

Through one embodiment of the present invention, it is intended to provide a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus suitable for home use or small commercial use.

Through one embodiment of the present invention, it is intended to provide a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus and control method capable of independently producing and independently cleaning a plurality of fermented liquors. In particular, it is intended to provide a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus and control method capable of effectively cleaning the inside of the coke while reducing the frequency of cleaning the inside of the coke.

Through one embodiment of the present invention, it is intended to provide a fermented beverage production apparatus that is very convenient to use and utilize space by providing a dispenser and a common chamber to the main door.

Through one embodiment of the present invention, it is intended to provide a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus that can easily access the common chamber without opening the main door by providing a sub-door and a common chamber to the main door.

Through one embodiment of the present invention, it is intended to provide a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus that is easy to use by easily discharging and treating the washing water used during washing. In particular, it is intended to provide a fermented beverage production apparatus capable of increasing space utilization and intuitively cleaning channels by omitting a separate drain tank.

In order to achieve the above object, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a cabinet having an upper chamber and a lower chamber therein to accommodate kegs storing fermented beverages, respectively; a main door rotatably provided in the cabinet to simultaneously open and close the upper chamber and the lower chamber; A plurality of flow path modules provided for each keg to be connected to kegs provided inside the chamber to produce fermented beverages independently of other kegs; a plurality of fermented beverage passages connected to each of the plurality of passage modules; a dispenser assembly provided at an upper portion of the front of the main door and including a single cock for dispensing the fermented beverage accommodated in the upper chamber and the lower chamber to the outside; a take-out passage provided between the plurality of fermented beverage passages and the single coke to supply the fermented beverage flowing from the plurality of fermented beverage passages to the single coke; And a tray tank provided at a distance from the lower portion of the single cock in front of the main door, the plurality of flow path modules are individually washed, and the washing solution after cleaning passes through the fermented beverage flow path and the discharge flow path to the single flow path module. A fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus characterized in that discharged to the tray tank through the coke may be provided.

The take-out passage may be provided in plurality to be connected to each of the plurality of fermented beverage passages. It is preferable that ends of the plurality of take-out passages extend to an inner vicinity of an end of the single cock. Accordingly, different beverages can be dispensed through different channels within a single cock. This means that although a plurality of beverages are dispensed through a single cock, the sharing of flow channels within a single cock is substantially excluded during dispensing. Thus, frequent caulk washing is not required.

The flow path module may include a coupler coupled to the keg, and may include a coupler holder coupled to the coupler instead of the keg to form the flow path module into a closed loop flow path when cleaning the flow path module. That is, the coupler may be combined with the keg during production and storage of the fermented beverage, and the coupler may be coupled with the holder as a couple when cleaning the flow module before manufacturing the fermented beverage or after consuming the fermented beverage.

Preferably, the flow path module includes an intermediate tank accommodating the cleaning liquid circulating through the flow path module. The intermediate tank may function as an infusing tank for providing infusing ingredients during production and/or storage of fermented beverages. Of course, it can also serve as a yeast tank for providing yeast.

Preferably, the flow path module includes a pump that is driven forward and reverse to circulate the washing liquid through the flow path module in a forward and reverse direction.

It may include a carbon dioxide flow path connected to each of the plurality of flow path modules and supplying carbon dioxide so that the flow path module is flushed after cleaning the flow path module.

The carbon dioxide flow path may be connected to the inside of the keg during production and/or storage of the fermented beverage to maintain pressure in the keg and provide an extraction pressure when dispensing the fermented beverage.

Carbon dioxide for the flushing is preferably discharged to the tray tank through the single cock through the fermented beverage passage and the take-out passage.

Preferably, the dispenser assembly includes a dispenser body that separates the single cock forwardly from the front of the main door, and the dispenser body is movable up and down between a take-out position and a cleaning position.

That is, during cleaning, it is preferable that the dispenser body moves downward so that the cleaning liquid discharged from the cork is directly introduced into the inside of the tray tank.

Preferably, a cleaning position detector for sensing whether the dispenser body is moved to a cleaning position is included.

In the drawing position, the washing liquid can be discharged into the coke. However, in this case, since a separate container is placed on the cork, the user has to hold the container until the cleaning is completed, which is inconvenient. If there is no container, the discharged cleaning liquid flows into the tray tank, but a large portion may splash around the tray tank.

Therefore, cleaning may be performed only when the dispenser body is moved to the cleaning position through the cleaning position detector.

That is, when the user inputs the start of cleaning, it is confirmed through the cleaning position sensor that the dispenser body has moved to the cleaning position, and thereafter, cleaning may begin. In addition, the washing start input may be performed only when the dispenser body is moved to the washing position through the washing position detector, and then washing may be started.

Similarly, a tank mounting detector for sensing whether the tray tank is mounted on the main door may be included. This is because cleaning can be performed in a state in which the tray tank for accommodating the cleaning liquid is not mounted.

In any case, it is preferable that a cleaning mode for cleaning the flow path module is performed when the dispenser body is moved to the cleaning position.

The dispenser body may be automatically moved. That is, the dispenser body may be automatically moved up and down through the actuator. The actuator may include a gear box and may automatically move the dispenser body by providing a driven gear to the dispenser body.

When a cleaning mode for cleaning the flow path module is selected, the cleaning mode may be performed after the dispenser body is automatically moved to the cleaning position. When cleaning is completed, the dispenser body may be automatically moved to a take-out position.

Preferably, the dispensing passage includes a foam reducing passage formed in a coil shape to reduce foaming in the fermented beverage to be dispensed, and the foam reducing passage is elastically deformed when the dispenser body moves up and down.

In order to achieve the above object, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a cabinet having an upper chamber and a lower chamber therein to accommodate kegs storing fermented beverages, respectively; a main door rotatably provided in the cabinet to simultaneously open and close the upper chamber and the lower chamber; A plurality of flow path modules provided for each keg to be connected to kegs provided inside the chamber to produce fermented beverages independently of other kegs; a plurality of fermented beverage passages connected to each of the plurality of passage modules; a dispenser assembly provided at an upper portion of the front of the main door and including a single cock for dispensing the fermented beverage accommodated in the upper chamber and the lower chamber to the outside; a take-out passage provided between the plurality of fermented beverage passages and the single coke to supply the fermented beverage flowing from the plurality of fermented beverage passages to the single coke; and a tray tank provided under the single cock in front of the main door, wherein the plurality of flow path modules are individually cleaned, and the cleaning is performed at a cleaning position adjacent to the tray tank at the cock take-out position. A fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus characterized in that performed after moving to may be provided.

It is preferable that the washing liquid after washing is discharged to the tray tank through the single cock via the fermented beverage passage and the take-out passage.

In the above-described embodiments, all of the cleaning liquid after cleaning the channels may be discharged to the tray tank provided in the dispenser. Therefore, there is no need to provide a separate drain tank. This means that a very large effect can be expected, such as no need to secure a space for mounting the drain tank, no need to control the overflow of the drain tank, and no need to access the drain tank.

The present invention basically aims to solve the problems of the prior art.

Through one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to provide a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus suitable for home use or small commercial use.

Through one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to provide a fermented beverage production apparatus and control method capable of independently producing and independently cleaning a plurality of fermented liquors. In particular, it is possible to provide a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus and control method capable of effectively cleaning the inside of the coke while reducing the frequency of cleaning the inside of the coke.

Through one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to provide a fermented beverage production apparatus that is very convenient to use and utilize space by providing a dispenser and a common chamber to the main door.

Through one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to provide a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus that can easily access the common chamber without opening the main door by providing a sub-door and a common chamber to the main door.

Through one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to provide a fermented beverage production device that is easy to use by easily discharging and treating the washing water used during washing.

In particular, by omitting a separate drain tank, it is possible to provide an apparatus for manufacturing a fermented beverage that can increase space utilization and intuitively clean channels.

1 shows a front view of a device according to one embodiment of the present invention;
2 shows a side view of a device according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 shows a vertical cross-section of a device according to one embodiment of the present invention;
4 shows a detailed configuration of a flow path module;
5 shows a flow path configuration for taking out fermented beverages through coke and discharging washing water;
6 shows the front of the device in which the front panel and the auxiliary door are omitted from the device shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 7 shows a plan view of the device shown in FIG. 1, and in particular shows a flow path connection through a euro link between a main door and a cabinet;
8 schematically shows a first cleaning process for cleaning channels including a channel module;
9 schematically shows a second cleaning process for cleaning channels including a channel module;
10 schematically shows a third cleaning process for cleaning channels including a channel module;
11 shows a control configuration of a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The fermented liquor described in this specification is prepared by fermenting an undiluted liquid such as wort, such as beer or makgeolli. In this specification, for convenience, beer will be described as an example of a fermented beverage. Terms based on the premise of beer may be described, but the present embodiment is not limited to beer, which is an example of a fermented beverage.

In addition, the fermented beverage manufacturing device according to an embodiment of the present invention may be a fermented beverage dispensing device. That is, it may be a device for producing and dispensing a fermented beverage, or may be a device for dispensing a fermented beverage produced without producing a fermented beverage.

Hereinafter, a fermented wine manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1 shows the front side of the device according to this embodiment, and Figure 2 shows the side of the device.

As shown, the device 1 may include a cabinet 2 and a main door 3 forming an outer shape.

The main door 3 may be provided with a main door handle 3a. The main door handle 3a may be formed by partially recessing a side surface of the main door. The user can easily open and close the main door by holding the main door handle 3a.

The cabinet 2 may include a machine room housing 9 . The machine room housing 9 may be located above the cabinet 2 . The machine room housing 9 may be manufactured separately from the cabinet 2 and then mounted on top of the cabinet 2 to form a machine room therein.

The machine room may be provided at the rear of the cabinet 2 , and may be particularly provided at the lower rear of the cabinet 2 . As will be described later, the machine room may be provided to accommodate components constituting a refrigeration cycle.

A chamber 10 (see FIG. 3) may be provided inside the cabinet 2. The interior of the cabinet may be partitioned vertically to include a plurality of chambers 10 . Inside the chamber 10, a keg for storing a fermented beverage may be accommodated. A fermented beverage may be prepared inside the chamber, and the prepared fermented beverage may be refrigerated.

Accordingly, the device according to the present embodiment may be referred to as a cabinet type device similar to a household refrigerator that opens the refrigerating compartment and the freezing compartment through a single main door. Accordingly, the chamber 10 may be referred to as a storage compartment and may be partitioned vertically.

Raw liquid such as wort may be accommodated in a keg and stored inside the chamber. Thereafter, beer may be produced through a fermentation process. In addition, the manufactured beer may be taken out to the outside through the dispenser assembly 100 provided on the front of the main door 3 . Of course, the manufactured beer may be accommodated in a keg and stored in the chamber, and may be taken out through the dispenser assembly 100 to the outside.

The dispenser assembly 100 may include a dispenser body 105, and the dispenser body 105 may include a cork 110 through which beer is dispensed. The dispenser body 105 is provided to protrude forward and may have a dispensing passage for dispensing beer therein. As will be described later, the take-out passage may be connected to each keg. Accordingly, a take-out flow path equal to the number of kegs is provided inside one cock 110, and the take-out flow path may be connected to the washing water tank. Through this, cleaning of the ejection passage may be performed.

Also, a button 130 may be provided on the dispenser body 105 . When the button 130 is pressed, beer may be dispensed. A take-out input unit may be provided in the form of a lever instead of a button 130 .

The button 130 may be provided in plurality. That is, a button may be provided for each chamber. When button 1 is pressed, the fermented beverage of the keg accommodated in the upper chamber can be taken out, and when button 2 is pressed, the fermented beverage of the keg accommodated in the lower chamber can be taken out. Fermented beverage information accommodated in each chamber will be able to check through the display 150.

The dispenser assembly 100 may include a dispenser recess 15 recessed backward from the main door 2 . Therefore, after a part of the beer mug containing beer is inserted into the recess 15, beer can be dispensed into the beer mug.

The recess 15 may be formed through the dispenser panel 121 provided on the front surface of the main door.

A display 150 may be provided on top of the dispenser assembly 100 . A user may check the status of the entire device or each chamber through the display 150 . The display may display beer information accommodated in each keg, and may be provided to select a keg to be taken out. For example, when beer A is accommodated in keg No. 1 and beer B is accommodated in keg No. 2, and beer A is desired to be taken out, keg No. 1 can be selected from the display. After the beer mug is placed under the cork 100, beer A can be taken out by pressing the button 130. Of course, as described above, beer information may be checked through the display 150 and the button 130 corresponding to the chamber storing the beer to be taken out may be pressed.

After all, according to this embodiment, beer can be taken out from the keg provided inside the cabinet 2 through the dispenser assembly 100 provided on the front side of the main door 3. That is, beer may be taken out from a plurality of kegs through one cork.

The main door 3 is preferably a single door. That is, one main door 3 may correspond to the entire cabinet 2 . When the main door 3 is opened, a plurality of chambers inside the cabinet 2 may be exposed to the outside. That is, a plurality of chambers are simultaneously opened to allow access to all of the chambers accommodating kegs from the outside. Therefore, it is preferable that the main door 3 is rotatably provided in the cabinet.

The dispenser assembly 100 may be located in the front upper part of the main door 3 so that the user can easily take out the beer. Also, a tray tank 5 may be provided under the dispenser 3 . Residual beer or the like may be accommodated in the tray tank 5 . Therefore, it is preferable that the tray tank 5 is easily detachable from the main door 3 . This is because the tray tank 5 must be separated from the main door 3 when the tray tank 5 is emptied and washed.

On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, the tray tank 5 is configured to store not only the residual fermented beverage falling into the coke 110 after taking out the fermented beverage, but also the cleaning liquid or cleaning water after cleaning the flow channels. can Details on this will be described later.

In addition, a portion of the tray tank 5 may be inserted into the recess 15 and mounted. When the tray tank 5 is positioned above the recess 15 and moved downward, the rear portion of the tray tank 5 may be molded and fixed to the bottom of the recess 15 .

The tray tank 5 is positioned protruding forward from the recess 15. This is because it is preferable that the center of the front, rear, left, and right sides of the tray tank 5 be positioned directly below the caulk 110.

In addition, the tray tank 5 is preferably spaced apart from the coke 110 by a predetermined distance. This is to secure a free space so that beer can be taken out while holding beer glasses of various sizes.

When a small amount of beer remaining in the beer glass is dumped into the tray tank as it is or when a small amount of beer flows into the tray tank through the cork, the beer does not splash around the tray tank. However, when a considerable amount of liquid flows into the tray tank through the cork, a large amount of liquid may splash around. Therefore, there is a lot of room around the tray tank 5 to be contaminated.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the cock 110 and, in particular, the dispenser body 105 may be provided to be movable up and down. That is, it is preferable to be movable up and down between the take-out position and the cleaning position.

To this end, the dispenser body 105 is provided to slide vertically, and this sliding movement can be performed through a guide rail 120 formed on the dispenser panel 121 .

Fermented beverage can be taken out at the upper dispensing position (dispenser body shown in solid line, see FIG. 2), and washing water or washing liquid is coke at the lower dispensing position (dispenser body shown in dotted line, see FIG. 2) It can be introduced into the tray tank (5) through. Since the cleaning liquid is a liquid that is discarded after cleaning, the cleaning liquid can be easily accommodated in the tray tank without splashing to the surroundings by positioning the cork as much as possible above the tray tank or inside the tray tank.

The main door 3 may be provided with a sub door 4. The sub door 4 may be rotatably provided on the main door 3 . That is, one door may be provided with another door. The subdoor 4 may be located below the tray tank 5 .

Since the sub-door 4 forms part of the front part of the front and rear thickness of the main door 3 at the lower part of the main door 3, its thickness is relatively thin. Therefore, it is not easy to be formed on the main door like the main door handle 3a. Accordingly, the subdoor 4 may be formed as a push type. It is preferable to partially open the subdoor by an elastic force when the subdoor is pushed in a closed state.

The sub-door 4 may be provided to open and close an auxiliary chamber 20 (see FIG. 3) provided inside the main door 3, particularly at a lower portion of the main door 3. Here, the auxiliary chamber 20 may be referred to as a common chamber 20 to distinguish it from the chamber 10 in which the keg is accommodated. The chamber in which the keg is accommodated may be referred to as an upper chamber and a lower chamber depending on its location.

Components for supporting the device 1 on the ground may be provided at the bottom of the cabinet 2 . For example, support pads 6 may be provided on the left and right sides of the front. In addition, casters 7 may be provided on the rear left and right sides. The support pad 6 may be referred to as a support leg and may be provided with a height adjustable. When the front of the cabinet 2 is lifted upward, the cabinet 2 can be supported only by the casters 7 on both sides of the rear side. At this time, the cabinet can be easily moved to a desired position using the roll of the caster 7 .

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 3, the internal configuration of the device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail. 3 shows a vertical section of the device.

Two upper and lower chambers 10 are provided inside the cabinet 2, and components for supplying cold air to the inside of the chamber 2 may be provided at the rear of the chamber 10. Specifically, a duct 30 through which cold air flows is provided behind the chamber, and communication ports 31 and 32 communicating the duct 30 and each chamber may be provided.

The communication hole may include an upper communication hole 31 connected to the rear upper part of the chamber and a lower communication hole 32 connected to the rear lower part of the chamber. A fan 33 may be provided in the lower communication port 32 . Accordingly, the fan 33 may be driven to supply cool air to the inside of the chamber and adjust the amount of cool air. When the fan is driven, cold air flows into the chamber 10 through the lower communication hole 32, cools the inside of the chamber, and is discharged to the outside of the chamber through the upper communication hole 33. The discharged cold air flows into the duct 30 . Thus, circulation of cold air can be achieved.

An evaporator 40 may be provided inside the duct 30 or behind the duct 30 . Since the air inside the duct 30 flows when the fan 33 is driven, heat exchange occurs between the evaporator 40 and the air so that the air can be cooled.

The machine room 50 may be located above the cabinet 2, and a compressor 60, a condenser 51, and a condenser fan 52 may be provided inside the machine room 50. When the refrigeration cycle is driven, the compressor 60 and the condenser fan 52 are driven, and heat is exchanged between the refrigerant and air in the condenser so that the refrigerant can be condensed. The condensed refrigerant is supplied to the evaporator 40 after being compressed in the compressor.

Meanwhile, a power supply 70 may be provided between the machine room 50 and the duct 30 . The power supply device 70 performs a function of converting commercial AC power input to the device 1 into DC power and supplying it to various control components. In this process, it is necessary to dissipate heat from the power supply device 70 . Therefore, in the cold air circulation process, outside air is introduced into the power supply device 70 to easily cool the power supply device 70 .

A flow path module 200 may be provided in each chamber 10 . The flow module 200 may perform a function of fermenting beer inside the keg by being connected to the keg. Beer can be manufactured by controlling the movement of wort and carbon dioxide gas in the flow path module 200 . The flow path module 200 may be located above the chamber 10, and may be provided independently from other flow path modules 200 and independently controlled. 3 shows an intermediate tank 260 constituting the flow path module 200 .

An upper portion of the cabinet 2 may be provided with a euro link 90 . In particular, at least a portion of the euro link 90 may be located inside the machine room 50. The flow path link 90 may be provided to guide and support a flow path through which fluid moves between the main door 3 and the cabinet 2 . These passages may be a dispensing passage through which beer is dispensed and a carbon dioxide passage through which carbon dioxide is moved. Also, it may be a washing water passage for cleaning the inside of the passage module 200 . Details of the Eurolink 90 will be described later.

Hereinafter, the flow path module 200 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 4 .

The keg 80 accommodates the stock solution and manufactures the stock solution into fermented liquor through a manufacturing process such as fermentation. Then, the fermented liquor is accommodated in the keg 80. That is, the stock solution and the brewed liquor are always provided in the same keg 80 until all of the fermented liquor produced from the stock solution is consumed. Of course, some of the stock solution is moved in the flow path module during the manufacturing process of the fermented liquor, but all of them are recovered into the keg when the fermented liquor is finished.

The keg 80 is provided with a keg cap 500, and after the undiluted solution is accommodated and the keg 80 is positioned inside the chamber with the keg cap mounted, the keg cap can be combined with the coupler 270. The inside of the keg 80 may not be completely filled with the undiluted solution, and air or carbon dioxide may be filled at the top of the inside of the keg. Of course, nitrogen can also be filled.

The keg cap 500 is equipped with a undiluted hose 510, and the undiluted hose 510 may extend downward from the inside of the keg 80 to the vicinity of the bottom surface of the keg.

The keg cap 500 may be formed to divide a flow path through which raw liquid (liquid phase) flows in and out and a flow path through which gas (gas phase) flows in and out between the inside and outside of the keg. The flow path through which the undiluted solution comes in and out is directly connected to the undiluted solution hose. And the flow path through which the gas comes in and out communicates with the uppermost part of the keg. Therefore, both can form flow paths independent of each other. When coupled with the cap 500 of the keg, the coupler 270 is provided to independently connect the inside of the keg to the undiluted liquid flow path 210 and the gas flow path 230 .

The crude liquid flow path 210 is a flow path through which the liquid flows, and the gas flow path 230 is a flow path through which gas flows. In particular, a flow path through which undiluted liquor or fermented liquor moves during the manufacturing process of fermented liquor may be referred to as a crude liquid flow path 210, and a flow path through which gas flows during the manufacturing process of fermented liquor may be referred to as a gas flow path 230. Of course, the gas passage 230 may form a part of a passage through which carbon dioxide is introduced into the keg when the fermented liquor is taken out.

Based on the coupler 270, the crude liquid flow path 210 and the gas flow path 230 may be distinguished. In addition, the crude liquid flow path 210 and the gas flow path 230 may be divided based on the intermediate tank 260 . In FIG. 4 , the crude liquid flow path 210 is a solid line and the gas flow path 230 is a dotted line.

In order to manufacture fermented liquor, it is necessary to move at least a part of the stock solution contained in the keg to the outside of the keg. For example, in the process of supplying yeast to the stock solution or infusing the stock solution, at least a portion of the stock solution needs to be moved out of the keg and then moved back into the keg. A channel through which the stock solution is moved may be referred to as a stock solution channel 210 .

A pump 219 may be provided to move the stock solution in the keg 80 out of the keg. The pump 219 is provided in the undiluted solution passage 210, and the undiluted solution introduced through the pump 219 may be supplied to the intermediate tank 260. Therefore, the undiluted solution flow path 210 may be referred to as the intermediate tank 260 from the coupler 270 via the pump. In addition, when the pump 219 is driven in the reverse direction, the raw liquid inside the intermediate tank 260 may flow into the keg through the pump 219. The flow path between the coupler 270 and the pump 219 may be referred to as the first crude liquid flow path 211 and the flow path between the pump 219 and the intermediate tank 260 may be referred to as the second crude liquid flow path 220 .

The first undiluted solution passage 211 is directly connected to the undiluted solution hose 510 . In other words, when the pump 219 sucks the undiluted solution in the keg, only the undiluted solution can be sucked without introducing air or gas into the first undiluted solution passage 211 . That is, by providing the pump 219 on the undiluted solution flow path 210, a configuration such as a tank in which negative pressure is generated inside the undiluted solution flow path when the pump is driven can be excluded. That is, there is no time delay between pump control and negative pressure release. Therefore, the control of the pump for moving the stock solution becomes precise, and the pressure deviation on the stock solution flow path can be issued gently. For this reason, it is possible to precisely control the pump and improve pump durability.

When the pump 219 is driven to move the liquid inside the keg to the intermediate tank 260, in this embodiment, it can be said that the pump 219 is provided between the keg 80 and the intermediate tank 260. Therefore, when the pump is driven, the undiluted solution is immediately sucked in and can be moved to the intermediate tank through the pump.

A flow meter 213 and a pump valve 216 may be provided in the first crude liquid passage 211 . While the pump 219 is driven, the raw liquid from the inside of the keg may be introduced into the pump 219 through the flow meter and the pump valve. The pump valve 216 is a valve for opening and closing the undiluted solution passage 210, and is preferably controlled to open when the pump 219 is driven.

The flow meter 213 performs a function of detecting a flow rate so that a fixed amount of stock solution flows, and pump control can be performed through the detected flow rate. In order to configure the compact first crude liquid flow path 211, elbows 212 and 214 may be connected to both ends of the flowmeter, respectively, and the elbow may be a one-way elbow.

In the fitting, both directions mean that sockets to which tubes can be connected are provided on both sides, and one direction means that sockets to which tubes can be connected are provided only on one side. The side without the socket is exposed in the form of a tube so that the tube can be connected to the socket of another fitting or inserted into the flexible tube to be combined with the flexible tube.

The elbow 214 is connected to the tee 215, the tee 215 is connected to the pump valve 213, and the pump valve 213 can be connected to the 'U' shaped bend pipe 218 through the elbow 217. there is. The bend may be connected to the pump 219.

The tee 215 may form a branch point at which the first undiluted liquid flow path 211 is branched, and may be connected to the fermented beverage flow path 330 for dispensing fermented liquor at the branch point. The fermented beverage flow path 330 is provided with a discharge valve 331 for selectively opening and closing the fermented beverage flow path, and the discharge valve 331 may be connected to the elbow 332. Here, when the fermented beverage is beer, the fermented beverage flow path may be referred to as beer oil. The subsequent configuration of the fermented beverage flow path 330 will be described later.

Therefore, based on the branch point, the pump valve 216 is provided between the branch point and the pump 219 in the first raw liquid flow path. And, based on the branch point, the flow meter is provided between the branch point and the coupler. In addition, based on the branch point, a discharge valve 331 for selectively opening and closing the fermented beverage flow path 330 may be provided on the downstream side of the branch point.

Meanwhile, the stock solution discharged from the pump 219 may flow into the container 261 of the intermediate tank 260 through the second stock solution passage 220 . A water level sensor 221 may be provided in the second liquid flow path 22 . The water level sensor may be connected to the elbow 222. The second undiluted solution passage 220 may be connected to the undiluted solution connector 252 of the tank coupler 250 . That is, the stock solution may be introduced into the container 261 from the second stock solution passage 220 through the stock solution connector 252 .

Here, the capacity of the container 261 is relatively smaller than the capacity of the keg. Therefore, it is necessary to prevent an excessive amount of stock solution from flowing into the container. Accordingly, the driving of the pump can be controlled by installing the water level sensor 221 on the second liquid flow path 220 .

Specifically, the water level sensor 221 is not for sensing the water level inside the intermediate tank, but for sensing the flow of liquid inside the water level sensor 221. The water level of the liquid flowing into the middle tank may be indirectly calculated based on the point of time when the liquid is sensed using the electrode.

That is, for infusing, the undiluted solution must flow into the intermediate tank 260 to have an appropriate water level. On the other hand, in the process of adding yeast, there is no need to add the undiluted solution into the intermediate tank. Therefore, after the water level sensor 221 detects the liquid, the stock solution can be introduced into the intermediate tank for a certain period of time. This is during the infusing process. On the other hand, in the yeast input process, it is preferable to stop driving the pump before the water level sensor 221 detects the liquid, and when the water level sensor detects the liquid, the pump can be controlled to immediately stop driving.

When the pump is driven in the forward direction, the stock solution inside the keg is supplied to the intermediate tank 260 through the stock solution passage 210. When the pump is driven in the reverse direction, the stock solution inside the intermediate tank 260 is introduced into the keg through the stock solution passage 210. That is, the moving direction of the stock solution is changed through forward and reverse driving of the pump, and in this process, it is possible to supply yeast to the stock solution or infuse the stock solution. Of course, the driving direction of the pump and the flow direction of the stock solution may be opposite.

The connection relationship between the intermediate tank 260 and the tank coupler 250 may be the same as that between the coupler 270 and the keg cap 500.

That is, the liquid phase is introduced into the tank through the undiluted solution connector 252 and the tank hose 265 directly connected thereto. And, the gas connector 251 of the tank coupler 250 is connected to the cap 162 of the intermediate tank. That is, it is connected to the upper space inside the tank. Accordingly, the tank coupler 250 independently connects the raw liquid flow path 210 and the gas flow path 230 while being connected to the intermediate tank 260 . After all, the inside of the keg and the inside of the intermediate tank can be said to be a space in which buffering is performed between liquid and gas.

Here, the pump 219 is preferably positioned at the top of the flow path module. That is, potential energy can be positioned high. The 'U'-shaped bend pipe 281 can prevent a sudden pressure difference from occurring at both ends of the pump 219 when the pump 219 is driven in reverse. When the pump is driven in reverse, substantially all of the stock solution accommodated in the intermediate tank may be discharged, and a sudden pressure difference may occur at both ends of the pump at the time when all of the stock solution is discharged.

Therefore, it is possible to protect the pump by preventing a rapid pressure difference from occurring at both ends of the pump 219 by artificially forming a water head difference through the 'U'-shaped bend pipe.

In the process of preparing the fermented liquor through the undiluted solution, the pump valve 215 may be opened and closed in conjunction with the operation of the pump 219. On the other hand, in the manufacturing process, the undiluted solution before fermentation is not taken out unless there is a special reason. Therefore, it is preferable that the take-off valve 331 on the fermented beverage flow path 330 is always closed during the fermentation process. Of course, for dispensing, the pump valve 215 is closed to exclude the flow in the undiluted liquid flow path 210, and the dispensing valve 331 is opened to generate flow in the fermented beverage flow path.

The undiluted solution inside the keg is fermented, and carbon dioxide is inevitably generated during this process. Of course, an appropriate carbon dioxide pressure needs to be maintained, but the pressure caused by excessive carbon dioxide needs to be relieved.

In the process of relieving excessive gas pressure, a part of the raw liquid may be discharged together with the gas, and in particular, bubbles may be discharged together with the gas.

Therefore, it is necessary to properly treat gas such as carbon dioxide, and in this process, it is necessary to effectively prevent mixing between the raw liquid flow path 210 and the gas flow path 230. In addition, it is necessary to effectively prevent contamination caused by the discharge of bubbles or foreign substances to the outside during gas discharge.

To this end, in the present embodiment, a gas flow path 230 may be formed between the intermediate tank 260 and the coupler 270 . The upper space of the keg may communicate with the gas flow path 230 independently of the undiluted solution hose 510 through the coupler 270 .

Specifically, the first gas flow path 231 is formed from the coupler 270 and the second gas flow path 242 is formed to be connected to the gas connector 251 of the tank coupler 250 after passing through the branching point. The gas connector 251 communicates with the upper space of the container 261 through the cap 262 of the tank. The upper space is located independently of the tank hose 265. Therefore, the intermediate tank is connected to the crude liquid flow path and the gas flow path, respectively, to communicate the two, but can perform a buffer function of the liquid phase and the gas phase. That is, the intermediate tank 260 may perform an indirect connection function through buffering without directly connecting the raw liquid flow path and the gas flow path.

A branch point of the first gas flow path 231 may be formed through a tee 232 . A carbon dioxide flow path 300 may be connected to the branch point. The carbon dioxide flow path may be provided to supply pressure when the pressure inside the gas flow path 230 is low. In addition, the carbon dioxide flow path 300 may be provided to supply an extraction pressure when the fermented liquor is taken out.

The carbon dioxide passage 300 may include a check valve 301 and a carbon dioxide valve 302 selectively opening and closing the carbon dioxide passage. The carbon dioxide flow path 300 is connected to a carbon dioxide tank located at a distance through a tee or elbow 303. The entire carbon dioxide flow path will be described later.

Carbon dioxide discharged from the inside of the keg may be discharged into the intermediate tank 260 through the first gas flow path 331 and the gas valve 238 . The gas valve 238 may be provided to selectively open and close the gas flow path 230 .

When fermenting raw liquid, the fermentation pressure must be properly controlled. That is, in order to detect the gas pressure generated during fermentation, it is preferable that a gas pressure gauge 237 is provided in the gas flow path 230. The pressure gauge 237 is preferably provided between the coupler 270 and the gas valve 238. That is, the pressure can be sensed through the gas valve 238 while the gas flow path 230 is closed.

In addition, the pressure gauge is preferably located downstream of a branch point where the carbon dioxide flow path is branched off from the gas flow path 230.

On the other hand, it is preferable that the pressure gauge is branched from the second gas flow path 231. That is, the pressure gauge on the gas flow path 230 is preferably located at the highest head.

To this end, it is preferable that a semicircular bend pipe is provided between the branch point 232 of carbon dioxide and the branch point 235 of the pressure gauge. This bend pipe 234 is erected vertically and may be positioned so that the head difference between both ends is maximized.

An elbow 236 is connected at the branch point 235 and then a pressure gauge 237 may be provided. That is, the pressure gauge 237 and the gas valve 238 are located on both sides of the branch point 235, respectively. Then, after the two elbows 240 and 241 are directly connected to each other, the second gas flow path is connected to the intermediate tank 260 through the tube.

4, the crude liquid flow path 210 provided independently of each other between the tank coupler 250 and the coupler 270 is shown as a solid line and the gas flow path 230 is shown as a dotted line. Here, the insides of the intermediate tank 260 and the keg 80 communicate with each other to be distinguished from the raw liquid flow path and the gas flow path.

Here, the flow path module 200 including the intermediate tank 260 and the coupler 270 can be configured and manufactured very compactly. Therefore, it is preferable to configure the flow module 200 by using a plurality of fittings such as elbows and tees by minimizing the number of required tubes. As shown in FIG. 3 , most components of the flow path module 200 can be accommodated in or connected to the flow path module case 201 and compactly mounted inside the chamber.

On the other hand, FIG. 4 shows a state in which the flow module is connected to the keg, which may be a state of the fermented liquor manufacturing process or the storage process after completion of the fermented liquor manufacturing process. When all of the produced fermented liquor is taken out and consumed, a new keg must be installed and the fermented liquor manufacturing process must be performed again. At this time, it is preferable to perform a process of sterilizing, cleaning or cleaning the inside of the flow module (hereinafter referred to as a cleaning process).

This is because it is necessary to remove residues that may remain inside the flow module. In addition, this is because the flavor of the previous fermented liquor may affect the new fermented liquor when a different type of fermented liquor is prepared.

In the process of sterilization, cleaning or cleaning, distilled water or purified water is used, and substances with sterilization or cleaning components can be dissolved. In addition, rinsing may be performed using only distilled water or purified water after sterilization or cleaning through sterilization or cleaning components.

Therefore, the process of effectively cleaning the flow path module is very important. This will be described later.

According to this embodiment, the fermented liquor provided inside the plurality of kegs can be taken out through one dispenser assembly 100. Therefore, different fermented liquors can be mixed with each other in the process of being taken out. In addition, after the fermented liquor A is taken out, the fermented liquor B, which has a completely different flavor, can be taken out. At this time, there is a high possibility that the flavor of fermented liquor A will be added to fermented liquor B. Therefore, a way to exclude the mixing of flavors between fermented liquors should be sought.

In addition, it is necessary to find a way to effectively and efficiently extract a plurality of fermented liquors through one dispenser. This is because, when a plurality of dispenser assemblies are provided in a limited space, the production capacity of the fermented liquor is inevitably lowered.

In this embodiment, two or three discharge passages may be connected to one cock 110 . Therefore, different beers are not mixed on the flow path until just before the beer is taken out through the cork 110. That is, when two kegs are provided, the end of the take-out passage 370 connected to each keg can be inserted and mounted into one cock 110.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 5, a dispenser structure applicable to the present embodiment and a structure for cleaning coke will be described in detail.

In this embodiment, carbon dioxide may be supplied into the keg to take out the fermented liquor. That is, the fermented liquor can be taken out through the carbon dioxide supply pressure. In other words, the fermented liquor can be taken out with gas pressure without a configuration such as a pump or the like.

To this end, a carbon dioxide tank 308 is provided, and the carbon dioxide tank may be provided inside the common chamber 20 . An area indicated by a dotted line in FIG. 5 may be referred to as a common chamber area.

It has been described that the carbon dioxide tank 308 is connected to the gas flow path 230 through the carbon dioxide flow path 300. Specifically, a pressure regulator 307, a pressure gauge 306, a check valve 309, and a flow valve 305 may be included, and carbon dioxide may be supplied from one carbon dioxide tank 308 to a plurality of gas flow passages 230. can

It is preferable that the carbon dioxide tank supplies a constant pressure during the fermentation process and the extraction process. To this end, a pressure regulator 307 is located on the main flow path. In addition, the flow valve 305 may be basically open during the fermentation process or the extraction process.

The plurality of carbon dioxide valves 302 are selectively opened and closed to independently supply carbon dioxide to the gas flow path.

On the other hand, reverse flow through the check valve 301 is prevented in the carbon dioxide flow path. Therefore, the carbon dioxide passage is a passage through which only carbon dioxide flows. Therefore, there is no need to separately clean the inside of the passage.

4 and 5, when the fermented liquor is taken out, the corresponding carbon dioxide valve 302 is opened, and carbon dioxide is introduced into the keg 80 through the gas flow path 230. That is, it provides an ejection pressure. At this time, the gas valve 240 and the pump valve 216 are closed. And the take-off valve 331 is opened.

By the extraction pressure, the fermented liquor inside the keg flows into the undiluted oil, particularly along the first undiluted liquid flow path 211 and flows into the fermented beverage flow path 330. The fermented beverage flowing into the fermented beverage passage 330 may flow along the coke passage 370 and then be taken out through the coke 110.

Here, the fermented liquor taken out once through the single coke 110 must be the same. In other words, when the fermented liquor desired to be taken out is selected, the fermented beverage flow path connected to the fermented liquor may be opened.

When different fermented liquors are taken out through one extraction passage, residues or flavors of a specific fermented liquor may remain in the coke 110 and affect other fermented liquors. However, according to the present embodiment, since the end of each take-out passage 370 extends to the inner end of the coke, mixing of the fermented liquor is prevented in advance.

Nevertheless, since the end of the cock or the end of the discharge passage 370 is exposed to the air, there is a possibility of contamination. Therefore, it is necessary to clean or wash the inside of the cork or the inside with the extraction oil.

To this end, a washing tank 351 accommodating a washing liquid may be provided, and a washing water passage 350 may be connected to the washing tank 351 . One washing water passage 350 may be branched and connected to each discharge passage 370 . In particular, the washing water passage 350 may be connected to a downstream side of the discharge valve 331 .

The washing water provided in the washing tank may flow into the washing water passage 350 by driving the pump 352, flow into the discharge passage 370, and be discharged to the outside through the cock 110. At this time, the discharged washing water may be discharged to the tray tank 5 .

As described above, when all of the fermented liquor accommodated in the keg is consumed, a new fermented liquor must be produced. At this time, fermented liquor production may be performed after coke washing, and coke washing may be performed immediately after completion of fermented liquor preparation.

On the other hand, if all the fermented liquor contained in the keg is consumed, it is necessary to clean the flow path module 200 before manufacturing a new fermented liquor. This is because the flavor or residue of the previous fermentation liquor remains inside the Euromodule. Therefore, it is preferable to prepare a new fermented liquor after cleaning the flow module.

As described above, the flow path module 200 constitutes a waste flow path. In particular, a waste flow path for cleaning the flow path module 200 may be configured by mounting a coupler holder instead of a keg cap on the coupler 270 . The coupler holder may be coupled to the coupler 270 to communicate the beer flow path and the gas flow path.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the intermediate tank 260 may contain a cleaning liquid, not an infusing component, and drive the pump 219 in forward and reverse directions. The cleaning liquid may circulate throughout the inside of the flow path module 200 . Through this circulation, the entire flow path module can be cleaned. When cleaning is completed, the cleaning liquid may be accommodated in the intermediate tank 260 . Thereafter, the intermediate tank may be cleaned and new infusing ingredients may be contained in the intermediate tank. Of course, the intermediate tank for cleaning and the intermediate tank for infusing may be provided separately.

After cleaning the inside of the passage module 200 or cleaning the cork, some cleaning water may remain inside the passage. These residues can be removed through carbon dioxide flushing.

First, since the flow path module 200 is connected to the carbon dioxide tank 308, cleaning of the flow path module can be completed by finally supplying carbon dioxide into the flow path module 200 and flushing the flow path module 200.

In addition, coke cleaning may also be performed during the cleaning of the flow module. When carbon dioxide flushing is performed before cleaning of the flow path module is finished, the discharge valve 331 may be opened. At this time, carbon dioxide may be discharged to the outside through the coke through the discharge passage. Thus, coke flushing can also be performed.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to easily clean the inside of the passages in which the fermented liquor is produced and taken out with washing water. In addition, it is possible to easily flush the inside of the channels in which the fermented liquor is produced and taken out with carbon dioxide.

On the other hand, it is preferable that a foam reducing unit (371, see FIG. 6) is provided on the take-out passage 370. The foam reduction unit may be provided to reduce the foam of the fermented liquor taken out through the coke. That is, it may be provided to reduce bubbles by increasing flow resistance.

The foam reduction unit 371 is preferably provided on the downstream side of the discharge valve 331. The pressure of the fermented liquor discharged from the take-off valve does not change rapidly until it reaches coke, but gradually changes through the foam reducing unit 371. Therefore, it is possible to significantly reduce the amount of bubbles taken out through the cork.

On the other hand, when the foam reducing unit is provided upstream of the take-off valve, a rapid pressure change occurs between the take-off valve and the cock. Thus, the effect of the foam reducing unit 371 may be halved.

The foam reduction unit 371 may include a tube wound in a coil shape a plurality of times. That is, the shortest distance between both ends of the foam reducing unit 371 is very short, but the distance at which flow actually occurs can be significantly increased. Accordingly, the pressure gradient is gently formed by the resistance of the flow path, and the discharge of bubbles can be remarkably reduced.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7 , the flow path components provided in the main door 3 and the characteristics of connecting the flow path components from the main door 3 to the cabinet will be described in detail.

FIG. 6 shows a front view of the device 1 with the front panel of the main door 3 and the sub door 4 removed, and FIG. 7 shows a top view of the device 1 .

The omitted front panel extends further up the cabinet 2 and can cover up to the front of the machine room 50 . An additional panel 3b may be provided between the front panel and the front of the machine room. An upper panel 3c of the main door 3 may be provided under the additional panel 3b.

As shown, a carbon dioxide tank 308 and a washing water tank 351 may be provided inside the common chamber. The carbon dioxide tank 308 is connected to the carbon dioxide flow path 300, and the washing water tank 351 is connected to the washing water flow path 350. Of course, a pump for pumping washing water may also be provided inside the common chamber.

The carbon dioxide passage 300 extends upward and may further extend to the top of the main door 3 through the inside of the passage chamber 140 .

The washing water passage 350 may extend upward and be connected to the discharge passage 370 inside the passage chamber 140 .

Here, carbon dioxide is supplied to a plurality of kegs and washing water is supplied to a plurality of take-out passages. However, the carbon dioxide passage and the washing water passage may each be provided as a single passage. That is, they can branch at any point.

The washing water passage 350 extends to the inside of the passage chamber 140 and then branches to the left and right to be connected to the discharge passage 370, respectively. The carbon dioxide passage 300 passes through a passage hole 3d formed in the upper part of the main door 3, particularly in the upper panel 3c.

The take-out passage 370 may be connected to each of the fermented beverage passages 330 above the passage chamber 140 . If there are two kegs, the fermented beverage flow path 330 may also be two.

For example, one carbon dioxide flow path 300 and two fermented beverage flow paths 330 may pass through the passage hole 3d and extend to the vicinity of the main door hinge 8. And it can extend to the cabinet (2) across the top of the main door hinge (8).

When the main door 2 is closed, the fermented beverage passage 330 and the carbon dioxide passage 300 are bent at about 90 degrees when passing from the main door 3 to the cabinet 2. At this time, a euro link 90 for accommodating and guiding the passages may be provided.

The flow paths 300 and 330 extending through the euro link 90 extend to the vicinity of the center of the machine room 50 and then extend to the lower part of the cabinet to be connected to each of the flow path modules 200 .

Inside the machine room 50, a main control unit 56 for controlling the device may be provided.

The euro link 90 may include a bending guide 96 for guiding the bending portion of the passage. Bending portions of the channels may be guided to the rounded corners of the bending guide 96 .

The euro link 90 may include a flow path cover 91 accommodating a portion extending straight to the cabinet through the bent portions of the flow paths.

The bending guide 96 may be coupled to one end (main door side end) of the flow path cover 91 . The bending guide 96 and the flow path cover 91 may share the first connection portions 94a and 95 .

Hereinafter, configurations and structures for cleaning the flow path module and the cock will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10 .

8 to 10 briefly show flow paths including a flow path module. A closed valve is shown with a filled valve icon, and an open valve is shown with an empty valve icon. A flow path in which liquid flow occurs is shown as a solid line, and a flow path in which liquid flow does not occur is shown as a dotted line. For convenience, the valve on the flow path where no flow occurs is shown as an empty valve icon.

When consumption of the fermented liquor is completed, the keke 80 is separated from the coupler 270. Instead, the coupler 270 is coupled with the coupler holder 275. As the coupler holder 275 is coupled to the coupler 270 , the undiluted solution flow path 210 and the gas flow path 230 are directly connected. That is, since a tank in which a gas-liquid buffer such as a keg is performed is omitted, direct flow of the washing liquid between the crude liquid flow path and the gas flow path is possible.

In addition, when consumption of the fermented beverage is completed, the intermediate tank 260 may be replaced or filled with a cleaning liquid therein. In this case, the intermediate tank may be referred to as a washing liquid tank rather than an infusing tank. This cleaning liquid may be referred to as a liquid for cleaning the inside of the flow path module 200 .

First, as shown in FIG. 8 , the washing liquid contained in the intermediate tank 260 may be supplied to the inside of the flow path module as the pump 219 is driven. At this time, the pump may be driven in the reverse direction.

The washing liquid sucked through the tank hose 265 provided inside the container 262 flows into the pump 219 and is supplied to the coupler holder 275 through the coupler 270 . That is, it flows inside the undiluted solution flow path 210 . At this time, the pump valve 216 is opened and the discharge valve 331 is closed.

The cleaning liquid supplied to the coupler holder 275 is supplied to the gas flow path 230 by pump pressure and then to the intermediate tank 260 . Therefore, when the reverse driving of the pump continues, the washing liquid inside the intermediate tank 260 is returned to the inside of the intermediate tank after sequentially passing through the raw liquid flow path and the gas flow path. As shown, substantially the entire inside of the flow path module can be cleaned with the cleaning liquid by this driving. That is, the flow path module 200 constitutes one closed loop, that is, a waste flow path by the coupler holder, and the cleaning liquid can be circulated. This process may be referred to as a first cleaning process.

The pump 219 can then be driven in the forward direction. That is, as shown in FIG. 9, a process of recovering the cleaning liquid remaining in the flow path module to the intermediate tank may be performed. That is, the second cleaning process may be performed.

In this process, the pump sucks air through the gas flow path connected to the intermediate tank. Inhaled air flows along the gas flow path, the coupler holder, and the crude liquid flow path and is discharged into the tank through the tank hose of the intermediate tank.

Here, the cleaning liquid remaining inside the flow path module can be recovered into the intermediate tank 260 very effectively by the pressure of the air that is sucked in.

Meanwhile, after the second cleaning process is finished, carbon dioxide may be supplied to the gas flow path 230 . That is, it is possible to remove residual cleaning liquid in the passage through the carbon dioxide supply pressure. This may be referred to as an auxiliary cleaning process.

The first cleaning process and the second cleaning process may be repeated. Since a process in which cleaning is substantially performed is the first cleaning process, it is preferable that the execution time of the first cleaning process is longer than the execution time of the second cleaning process.

Meanwhile, when the first cleaning process and the second cleaning process are finished, cleaning of the inside of the flow path module 200 may be completed. However, since cleaning of the fermented beverage channel 330 may be required, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the fermented main channel 330 can be effectively cleaned through the third cleaning process. That is, the main fermentation passage 330 can be cleaned through the intermediate tank, the passage module, and the main fermentation passage 330 without requiring an additional passage or configuration. Also, in this third cleaning process, the take-out passage 370 and the coke 110 may be cleaned.

As shown in FIG. 10 , when the first cleaning and the second cleaning are completed, a third cleaning process of cleaning the fermenting oil passage and the like may be performed while discharging the cleaning water in the intermediate tank.

At this time, the discharge valve 331 may be opened while the pump 219 is driven in the reverse direction. The washing liquid sucked from the tank hose of the intermediate tank 260 is discharged from the pump and flows into the discharge passage 370 via the pump valve 216 and the discharge valve 331 . At this time, the washing liquid discharged from the pump flows to the fermented beverage flow path and the discharge flow path 370, not in the direction of the flow meter, due to the water head difference.

The washing liquid supplied to the fermented beverage passage 330 is supplied to the take-out passage 370 and finally discharged to the coke 110. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, in the process of cleaning the euro module, not only the euro module but also the inside of the cork can be cleaned.

Meanwhile, after the third cleaning process is finished, carbon dioxide may be supplied to the gas flow path 230 . That is, it is possible to remove residual cleaning liquid in the passage through the carbon dioxide supply pressure. That is, it is possible to recover the remaining washing liquid from the intermediate tank. This may be referred to as an auxiliary cleaning process.

When all cleaning is complete, a new fermented beverage can be prepared by replacing the intermediate tank and attaching a keg for accommodating the undiluted solution to the coupler.

In the above embodiment, the intermediate tank connected to the tank coupler may be omitted, and the tank coupler holder may be coupled to the tank coupler. Also, a cleaning tank such as a keg may be connected to the coupler. Like the coupler holder, the tank coupler holder can directly connect the liquid flow path and the gas flow path.

In the case of using a washing tank such as a keg, a relatively large capacity of washing liquid can be accommodated. Therefore, cleaning may be performed while repeating the cleaning processes described above.

Meanwhile, in the cleaning mode of the euro module and the coke cleaning mode, the cleaning liquid may be finally discharged to the tray tank 5. The vertical distance between the coke and the tray tank at the ejection position of the coke 110 is relatively large. Therefore, the cleaning liquid discharged into the coke may splash around. In order to avoid this problem, it is preferable that the cock be moved to the cleaning position in the cleaning mode. This movement may be motorized or may be performed manually.

Discharge of the washing liquid is very convenient by using a tray tank instead of a separate drain tank.

Referring to FIG. 11, the control configuration of the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described in detail.

The main display 150 may be provided for a user interface. It may be provided in the form of a terminal, and may be a single computer with an OS installed therein.

The main display has a processor and a wireless communication module mounted therein, and may basically include a display. The main display 150 may be communicatively connected to the main PCB 25 . Wire communication can be connected.

The main PCB 25 can control the operation of the main display and basically control the operation of the entire manufacturing apparatus. The main PCB 25 may be communicatively connected to each cell PCB 35 . Wire communication can be connected.

The cell PCB 35 is provided for each keg chamber and may be provided to control the operation of each keg chamber. It may be provided to control the operation of the euro module 200. In particular, it can be connected to the start input unit 202 for starting temperature control inside the keg chamber, fermented liquor production control, and cell cleaning.

Here, it is preferable that the cell PCB has a separate processor and is loaded with firmware. Firmware may have a manufacturing process, a storage process, and a cleaning process of fermented liquor.

The manufacturing process and storage process of the fermented beverage may be the same regardless of the recipe of the fermented beverage. However, only specific control variables may be different. That is, only variables such as fermentation time or fermentation temperature or storage temperature may differ. These specific control variables are determined according to a recipe, and the recipe is input through the main display. Accordingly, the main display transfers the recipe information to the cell PCB through the main PCB.

The cell PCB 35 may reflect recipe information to firmware to perform fermented liquor manufacturing and fermented liquor storage.

Meanwhile, specific components of the cooling cycle including the evaporator assembly are connected to the main PCB and controlled by the main PCB. The components of the cooling cycle, such as the compressor 55, the condenser fan 52, and the three-way valve 471, determine and control the overall cooling load in the main PCB.

Lighting devices 472 and 473 may be provided to illuminate the inside of the take-out chamber and the common chamber, respectively. It can be turned on/off through the lighting device icon in home mode.

When the user manipulates the button 130, a take-out signal is generated, and the take-out signal is generated by the take-out switch 111. Two ejection switches may be provided, and a liquid ejection switch and a foam ejection switch may be provided. Of course, the foam ejection switch may be omitted.

The power supply device 70 may be connected to a commercial power source (for example, 220V, alternating current) and connected to the main PCB 25 and the cell PCB 35 to supply power.

The cell PCB 35 is provided for each keg chamber and may be provided with a total of two. All of the cell PCBs may be connected to the main PCB 25 . Each cell PCB transfers state information about each cell to the main PCB. The main PCB delivers status information to the main display. The main display displays status information and transmits it to the server.

The cell PCB 35 is connected to the pump 219, the flow meter 213, the level sensor 212, the pressure sensor 237, and the valves 215, 332, 238, and 302 constituting the flow module 200. You can control their operation.

The switch may include a door switch 73 and a coupler switch 273. The door switch may sense whether the main door is closed, and the coupler switch may sense whether the coupler is coupled to the cap of the keg or the coupler holder.

The heater 96 and the start input unit 202 for inputting the start of cleaning may also be connected to and controlled by the cell PCB. When the main door is opened, the start input unit 202 for inputting the start of cleaning may be located above the corresponding cell.

The cell PCB 35 independently controls the temperature inside the chamber. Accordingly, the temperature sensor 97 and the heater 96 are controlled by the cell PCB.

When the cell PCB is insufficient for the cooling load, the main PCB is notified of this, and the main PCB controls the operation of the cooling components by reflecting the entire cooling load.

According to this embodiment, the pad 150 in charge of external communication with the display, the main PCB 25 that relays overall control and between the pad and the cell PCB 25, and the cell PCB 35 that controls the operation of each keg chamber. By dividing and arranging two processors, a very efficient control method can be configured.

The main PCB 25 may be provided to control driving of the actuator 472 . The actuator may be a component for electrically driving the dispenser body 105 . When the washing mode is input, the dispenser body 105 may be automatically moved from the take-out position to the washing position. Of course, it is also possible to manually move the dispenser body 105 without the actuator 472.

Here, a cleaning position detecting unit 387 for detecting whether the dispenser body 105 has moved to the dispensing position may be provided. The detector 387 may be a switch that detects movement or a sensor that senses movement.

Meanwhile, in the cleaning mode, the cleaning liquid flows into the tray tank 5, so the tray tank must be properly installed. Accordingly, a tank mounting detecting unit 383 for sensing whether the tray tank is mounted on the main door may be provided. The tank mounting detector 383 may be mounted on the rear of the dispenser panel 121 . That is, it may be provided in the form of a push switch at a portion where the tray tank 5 is mounted. Of course, it may be provided in the form of a sensor.

When the main PCB 25 performs the cleaning mode, after confirming that the tray tank 5 is properly mounted and the dispenser body 105 has moved to the cleaning position through the detection units 387 and 383, the cleaning mode is performed. can

1: Fermented beverage manufacturing device 2: Cabinet
3: main door 4: sub door
5: tray tank 6: pad
7: caster 8: main door hinge
90: Eurolink 91: Eurocover
100: dispenser 150: main display
200: flow path module 210: undiluted flow path 230: gas flow path 250: tank coupler (intermediate coupler)
260: Intermediate tank 261: Intermediate tank container 262: Tank cap (connector) 300: Carbon dioxide flow path 330: Fermented beverage flow path 350: Washing water flow path
370: take-out flow

Claims (15)

A cabinet having an upper chamber and a lower chamber therein to accommodate kegs storing fermented beverages, respectively;
a main door rotatably provided in the cabinet to simultaneously open and close the upper chamber and the lower chamber;
A plurality of flow path modules provided for each keg to be connected to kegs provided inside the chamber to produce fermented beverages independently of other kegs;
a plurality of fermented beverage passages connected to each of the plurality of passage modules;
a dispenser assembly provided at an upper portion of the front of the main door and including a single cock for dispensing the fermented beverage accommodated in the upper chamber and the lower chamber to the outside;
a take-out passage provided between the plurality of fermented beverage passages and the single coke to supply the fermented beverage flowing from the plurality of fermented beverage passages to the single coke; and
Including a tray tank provided spaced apart from the lower portion of the single cock in the front of the main door,
The plurality of flow path modules are individually washed, and the cleaning liquid after cleaning is discharged to the tray tank through the single cock through the fermented beverage flow path and the discharge flow path. According to claim 1,
The take-out flow path is fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus, characterized in that provided with a plurality so as to be connected to each of the plurality of fermented beverage flow passages. According to claim 2,
Fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus, characterized in that the ends of the plurality of take-out passages extend to the inner vicinity of the end of the single cock. According to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The flow path module includes a coupler coupled to the keg, and a coupler holder coupled to the coupler instead of the keg to form the flow path module as a closed loop flow path when cleaning the flow path module. Fermented beverage manufacturing device. According to claim 4,
The flow path module is fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus, characterized in that it comprises an intermediate tank for accommodating the cleaning liquid circulating through the flow path module. According to claim 5,
The flow path module is a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus characterized in that it comprises a pump that is driven forward and reverse to circulate the washing liquid in the forward and reverse direction through the flow path module. According to claim 6,
A fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus comprising a carbon dioxide flow path connected to each of the plurality of flow path modules and supplying carbon dioxide so that the flow path module is flushed after cleaning the flow path module. According to claim 7,
The carbon dioxide for the flushing is fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus, characterized in that discharged to the tray tank through the single coke via the fermented beverage flow path and the take-out flow path. According to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The dispenser assembly includes a dispenser body that separates the single cock forward from the front of the main door,
The dispenser body is a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus, characterized in that provided to be movable up and down between the take-out position and the washing position. According to claim 9,
Fermented beverage production apparatus comprising a cleaning position sensor for sensing whether the dispenser body is moved to the washing position. According to claim 10,
Fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus characterized in that it comprises a tank mounting detector for sensing whether the tray tank is mounted on the main door. According to claim 9,
When the dispenser body is moved to the cleaning position, a cleaning mode for cleaning the flow path module is performed. According to claim 9,
When the cleaning mode for cleaning the flow path module is selected, the dispenser body is automatically moved to the cleaning position, and then the cleaning mode is performed. According to claim 9,
The discharge flow path includes a foam reduction flow path formed in a coil shape to reduce foam generation in the fermented beverage to be taken out,
Fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus, characterized in that the foam reduction flow path is elastically deformed when the dispenser body moves up and down. A cabinet having an upper chamber and a lower chamber therein to accommodate kegs storing fermented beverages, respectively;
a main door rotatably provided in the cabinet to simultaneously open and close the upper chamber and the lower chamber;
A plurality of flow path modules provided for each keg to be connected to kegs provided inside the chamber to produce fermented beverages independently of other kegs;
a plurality of fermented beverage passages connected to each of the plurality of passage modules;
a dispenser assembly provided at an upper portion of the front of the main door and including a single cock for dispensing the fermented beverage accommodated in the upper chamber and the lower chamber to the outside;
a take-out passage provided between the plurality of fermented beverage passages and the single coke to supply the fermented beverage flowing from the plurality of fermented beverage passages to the single coke; and
Including a tray tank provided under the single cock in front of the main door,
The cleaning of the plurality of flow path modules is performed individually, and the cleaning of the flow path module is performed after the coke is moved from the take-out position to the cleaning position adjacent to the tray tank.

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