WO2009028845A1

WO2009028845A1 - Device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage

Info

Publication number: WO2009028845A1
Application number: PCT/KR2008/004957
Authority: WO
Inventors: Seong Tae Kim
Original assignee: Rtor, Inc.
Priority date: 2007-08-30
Filing date: 2008-08-25
Publication date: 2009-03-05

Abstract

The device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage is characterized by: a filter purifying raw water introduced from outside; an ozone generator changing the water purified by the filter to ozone water and discharging the ozone water; a solenoid valve controlling the introduction of the raw water; and a housing installed therein with an electric power source apparatus controlling the operation of the ozone generator and having an inlet for letting in the raw water and an outlet for discharging the ozone water, wherein the housing includes an inlet for introducing raw water and a discharge outlet for discharging the ozone water, whereby a beverage feeding line disposed in the beverage supply arraratus can be easily and effectively cleaned using the ozone water, and the present disclosure can be simply applied to the conventional beverage supply apparatus.

Description

DEVICE FOR WASHING LINE OF APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING BEVERAGE

Technical Field

[1] The following description relates to a device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage, and more particularly to a device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage capable of using ozone water having an excellent sterilizing and cleaning power and easily applicable to a conventional apparatus for supplying beverage. The description further relates to a device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage capable of simply and effectively cleaning a beverage feed line in an apparatus for supplying beverage using ozone water.

[2]

Background Art

[3] Generally, beverages including draft beer are transported by being stored in a beverage storage tank and then stored. The beverage storage tank is usually transported and stored under a normal temperature, where beverages are best drunk at 4 degrees Celsius. The beverages stored in the beverage storage tank are under the room temperature, and the beverages are rapidly cooled and discharged when the beverages are to be sold.

[4]

[5] FIG.1 is an exemplary perspective view illustrating a connection structure of a conventional beverage selling machine, where a beer selling machine is exemplified to explain the conventional beverage selling machine. Reference numeral 10 defines a compressed gas tank for storing and discharging compressed gas such as carbon dioxide, reference numeral 20 is a draft beer storage tank for storing draft beer and reference numeral 40 refers to a draft beer cooling device for cooling draft beer discharged from the draft beer storage tank (20) and discharging the cooled draft beer. The draft beer storage tank (20) is installed with a connector (30) connected to an opening/closing port (not shown) of the draft beer storage tank (20), where the connector (30), the compressed gas tank (10) and the the draft beer cooling device (40) are connected to compressed hoses (15, 35) made of polyethylene.

[6]

[7] The conventional draft beer selling machine is constructed in such a manner that the connector (30), the compressed gas tank (10) and the draft beer cooling device (40) are pre-connected to the compressed hoses (15, 35), where the opening/closing port of the draft beer storage tank (20) is opened, and the opened opening/closing port is connected to the connector (30) in an airtight sealing way. When a discharge valve (45) disposed at the draft beer cooling device (40) is opened, gas such as carbon dioxide stored in the compressed gas tank (10) is introduced into the draft beer storage tank (20) via the compressed hose (15) and the connector (30). The gas introduced into the draft beer storage tank (20) is mixed with draft beer and initially cooled. At the same time, the stored draft beer is discharged via the connector (30) and the compressed hose (35), and the discharged draft beer is rapidly cooled to an approximate 4 degrees Celsius inside the draft beer cooling device (40) and discharged outside through the discharge valve (45).

[8]

[9] When selling of the draft beer is completed in the draft beer selling machine, an electric power supply to the draft beer cooling device (40) is generally interrupted to save unnecessary power consumption. However, due to interruption of electric power when the selling of draft beer is completed, the draft beer inside the compressed hose (35) connecting the connector (30) and the draft beer cooling device (40), and the draft beer cooling device (40) remains exposed to an outside temperature, thereby staling and losing intrinsic taste of draft beer. Even if the draft beer cooling device (40) is made to keep running, the draft beer inside the compressed hose (35) still remains exposed to the outside temperature to allow the draft beer to stale and lose the taste.

[10]

[11] When it is time to sell the draft beer again, the staled draft beer inside the compressed hose (35) and the draft beer cooling device (40) is thrown away, and new draft beer in the draft beer storage tank (20) should be prepared and sold to necessitate wasting a large amount of draft beer. The amount of draft beer and froth remaining inside the compressed hose (35) and the draft beer cooling device (40) is in the range of 500 to 1000 cc. This amount of thrown-away draft beer comes to be a factor polluting water. Furthermore, the staled draft beer may generate yellowish substances which sticks on an inner wall of the compressed hose (35).

[12]

[13] When the draft beer is sold for a long time, the inner wall of the compressed hose

(35) may be accumulated with a large amount of yellowish substances, and when draft beer is discharged by being tainted with the yellowish substances, generation of froth may increase to adversely affect the sales of draft beer. The mixture of the foreign objects with draft beer discharged from the draft beer storage tank (20) may also spoil the taste of draft beer.

[14]

[15] Although it may be possible to completely wash and remove the foreign objects attached on the inner wall of the compressed hose (35), the compressed hose (35) inter- connected between the draft beer cooling device (40) and the connector (30) cannot be structurally cleaned by a user, such that an after-sale service should be separately called for to clean the compressed hose (35). As a result, a little bit staled draft beer may be served to customers until the compressed hose is serviced for cleaning, whereby the number of customers may decrease. Still another problem is that even if the after-sale service is served, the yellowish foreign objects may recur in approximately 2 or 3 days to the disadvantage of the customers.

[16]

[17] To solve such problems of the foreign objects, a technique of a cleaning device of a draft beer cooling device is proposed. For example, Korean Patent Laid-open Publication No. 10-1999-73346 as shown in FIG.2 discloses a technique of a cleaning device of a draft beer cooling device, comprising: a T connector (31) having one end connected to a compressed hose (35) where the other end of the compressed hose (35) is connected to a draft beer cooling device; a first solenoid valve (32) installed between the T connector (31) and a connector (30); and a second solenoid valve (33) connected to the T connector (31) for letting water in therethough.

[18]

[19] However, the cleaning device may suffer from problems of deterioraton in quality of inner walls of the T connector (31) and the compressed hose (34) connected to the T connector (31) over time, because the cleaning device is connected to the compressed hose (35) connecting a draft beer cooling device (40) and a draft beer storage tank (20) via the T connector (31). The cleaning device may also suffer from problems of uncomfortable transportation due to the T connector (31) fixed by the compressed hose (34) and inadequate line cleaning effect due to simple use of water discharged from city water supply facilities.

[20]

Disclosure of Invention Technical Problem

[21] The present disclosure is conceived to solve the problems of the conventional techniques as described above, and it is an object of the present disclosure to provide a device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage capable of effectively cleaning a beverage feed line using ozone water and easily applicable to a conventional apparatus for supplying beverage.

[22]

[23] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage capable of easily cleaning a cooling device for cooling beverages, a connecting pipe connecting the cooling device to a beverage storage tank, and a connector of the beverage storage tank using ozone water having an excellent sterilizing and cleaning power.

[24]

[25] It is still another object of the present disclosure to provide a device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage capable of minimizing an erosion possibility of ozone water supply means and a cleaning socket by combining the ozone water supply means and a connector of a beverage storage tank only during line cleaning via the cleaning socket supplying ozone water to the connector of the beverage storage tank, and capable of being easily installed and transported regardless of places.

[26]

Technical Solution

[27] Accordingly, in one general aspect, a device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage is characterized by: a filter purifying raw water introduced from outside; an ozone generator changing the water purified by the filter to ozone water and discharging the ozone water; a solenoid valve controlling the introduction of the raw water; and a housing installed therein with an electric power source apparatus controlling the operation of the ozone generator and having an inlet for letting in the raw water and an outlet for discharging the ozone water.

[28]

[29] In another general aspect, a device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage, including a compressed gas tank storing and discharging compressed gas, a beverage storage tank storing beverages and discharging the stored beverages using the compressed gas of the compressed gas tank via a connector attachably and releasably installed at an opening/closing port, and a beverage cooling device cooling the beverages discharged from the beverage storage tank, is characterized by: a filter purifying raw water introduced from outside; an ozone generator changing the water purified by the filter to ozone water and discharging the ozone water; a solenoid valve controlling the introduction of the raw water; a housing installed therein with an electric power source apparatus controlling the operation of the ozone generator and having an inlet for letting in the raw water and an outlet for discharging the ozone water; and ozone water supply means supplying the ozone water discharged from the outlet to the connector of the beverage storage tank.

[30]

[31] Preferably, the device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage according the present disclosure includes a connector of the beverage storage tank, a connectin pipe connecting the beverage storage tank and the beverage cooling device, and the beverage cooling device. Preferably, the ozone water supply means includes a cleaning socket connecting an ozone water supply pipe supplying the discharged ozoned water and the connector of the beverage storage tank.

[32]

[33] Implementations of these aspects may include one or more of the following features.

[34]

[35] The device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage according the present disclosure may further include inside the housing a pressure valve for adjusting the water pressure of raw water that is introduced. The beverage may be beer.

[36]

[37] Additional aspects and/or advantages of the disclosure will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be apparent from the best mode and accompanying drawings or may be learned by exemplary implementations of the disclosure.

[38]

Advantageous Effects

[39] The device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage that includes a filter, an ozone water generator and an electric power apparatus, and source and a housing formed with an inlet for introducing raw water and an outlet for discharging the ozone water is capable of effectively cleaning a beverage feed line using ozone water.

[40]

[41] The device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage further includes ozone water supply means for supplying the ozone water discharged through the outlet to the connector of the beverage storage tank, whereby the ozone water having an excellent sterilizing and cleaning power can effectively clean the cooling device cooling the beverages, the connecting pipe connecting the cooling device to the beverage storage tank and the connector of the beverage storage tank.

[42]

[43] The device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage further includes the cleaning socket for supplying the ozone water to the connector of the beverage storage tank, whereby the ozone water supply means is connected to the connector of the beverage storage tank only during line cleaning to minimize erosion possibility of ozone water supply means and cleaning socket, and ease the transportation and installation regardless of places.

[44]

Brief Description of the Drawings

[45] FIG.1 is is an exemplary perspective view illustrating a connection structure of a conventional beverage selling machine. [46] FIG.2 is a perspective view illustrating a cleaning device of draft beer cooling device formed with a T connector and a solenoid valve according to the prior art. [47] FIG.3 is a memetic diagram illustrating an inner structure of a housing (100) of a device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage according to the present disclosure. [48] FIG.4 illustrates a cross-sectional view and a perspective view of an inner structure of a housing (100) of a device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage according to the present disclosure. [49] FIG.5 illustrates a front view, a plan, a cross-sectional view and a perspective view of an exemplary housing (100) of device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage according to the present disclosure. [50] FIG.6 is a memetic diagram illustrating a conventional beverage supply apparatus for explaining a device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage according to the present disclosure. [51] FIG.7 is a memetic diagram illustrating a configuration of a device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage according to the present disclosure applied to the conventional beverage supply apparatus. [52] FIG.8 is a perspective view illustrating an exemplary cleaning socket (400) included in ozone water supply means (200) according to the present disclosure. [53] FIG.9 is a memetic diagram illustrating a coupled state between a beverage storage tank (20) and a connector (30) by ozone water supply means included in the cleaning socket (400) according to the present disclosure. [54] FIG.10 is a memetic diagram illustrating a state of cleaning two or more apparatus for supplying beverage using a device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage according to the present disclosure. [55]

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention [56] The present disclosure will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which illustrative implementations of the disclosure are shown. These implementations are provided make this disclosure thorough and complete, the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the implementations shown but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and features described herein. [57] [58] FIG.3 is a memetic diagram illustrating an inner structure of a housing (100) of a device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage according to the present disclosure, and FIG.4 illustrates a cross-sectional view and a perspective view of an inner structure of a housing (100) of a device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage according to the present disclosure.

[59]

[60] Referring to FIGS.3 and 4, the device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage may include a housing (100). The housing (100) is formed therein with a filter (110), an ozone water generator (120), a solenoid valve (160) and an electric power source apparatus (130).

[61]

[62] The filter (110) serves to initially purify the raw water introduced from outside of the housing (100), and the filter (110) may be the one that is used in a water purifier. The filter (110) may be the one used for purifying minute particles or heavy metals contained in the raw water. The present disclosure has an advantage in that the quality of raw water introduced into the ozone generator (120) via the filter (110) can be further improved, whereby failure of the ozone generator (120) can be prevented and an amount of generated ozone can be increased as well.

[63]

[64] To this end, the housing (100) is preferred to be formed with a raw water inlet (140) for letting in the raw water. The outside water may be introduced intothe filter (110) via a raw water inlet pipe (109) connected to the inlet (140), and the water purified by the filter (110) may flow into the ozone generator (120) via a purified water inlet pipe (111). The ozone generator (120) serves to make ozone water including ozone using the water purified by the filter (110) and discharge the ozone water, and the ozone water thus made may be supplied to ozone water supply means (200) via an ozone water discharge outlet (150) formed at the housing (100) to clean the line of draft beer supply apparatus.

[65]

[66] The ozone generator (120) may be an apparatus or a device for producing ozone water from raw water, tap water or purified water. The ozone generator (120) may also include all types of ozone generators capable of producing ozone water by elec- trolyzing water.

[67]

[68] For example, the ozone generator may be the apparatus for producing ozone by electrolysis of water as disclosed in Korean Registered Patent No. 10-564654 which includes an anode for producing oxygen, ozone by electrolysis in water, a cathode formed opposite to the anode for producing hydrogen by electrolysis in water, a solid polymer electrolyte membrane disposed between the anode and the cathode for transferring hydrogen ions generated by the electrolysis, and an auxiliary electrode formed between the cathode and the solid polymer electrolyte membrane, wherein the auxiliary electrode passes the hydrogen ion produced at the anode through the cathode, and wherein a scale is formed on the scale of the auxiliary electrode by a reaction of 2+ cation and OH-ion generated at the cathode, thereby alleviating scale formation occurring on the surface of the cathode.

[69]

[70] Therefore, the present disclosure has advantages in that the line is not cleaned by using raw water or tap water but by using complex ozone oxidation water via the ozone generator (120), thoroughly preventing beer stones producible inside the line and removing all the materials inside the line that may cause food poisoning and deteriorate tastes by decomposing the existing microorganism complexes.

[71]

[72] It should be apparent that most of the conventional studies on ozone and material reactions have been nothing but understanding of chemical characteristics of ozone, and the characteristics have been results obtained mainly by continuously reacting vapor- type ozone (lOOmg/1) of high concentration onto a predetermined material for a long time. But the wet ozone generator (120) developed by the present inventors is adequate for use in raw water or tap water, and is reacted by generating dissolved ozone (0.5mg/l) of adequately low concentration, allowing having a significantly low ozone concentration over the typical vapor-type ozone. Therefore, there is actually no harm caused by the dissolved ozone on human body or material of cleaning device.

[73]

[74] As noted above, the instant disclosure proposes a device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage using ozone water, and to this end, the present disclosure may further include an electric power source apparatus (130) capable of operating the ozone generator (120), in addition to the ozone generator (120). The electric power source apparatus (130) may supply an electric power necessary for allowing the ozone generator (120) to produce the complex ozone oxidation water, and the ozone generator (120) to operate by itself. Besides, the electric power source apparatus (130) may include a solenoid valve (160) interposed between a raw water inlet (140) formed at the housing (100) and the filter (110) for controlling flow-in and flow-out of raw water. The electric power source apparatus (130) may further include a pressure-reducing valve (170) to cope with pressure and quantity of raw water introduced from outside.

[75]

[76] FIG.5 illustrates a front view, a plan, a cross-sectional view and a perspective view of an exemplary housing (100) of device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage according to the present disclosure.

[77] [78] Referring to FIG.5, the housing (1(J(J) lormed with the filter (110), the ozone generator (120) and the electric power source apparatus (130) may include a raw water inlet (140) for introducing the raw water and an ozone water discharge outlet (150) for discharging the ozone water produced by the ozone generator (120). An outside shape or material for the housing (100) is not particularly limited but economical ABS resin capable of withstanding shocks is preferred for the material of the housing (100). Furthermore, the housing (100) is preferred to be of a small size for easy fixation of parts therein, and easy handling or moving of the product.

[79]

[80] As noted from foregoing, the device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage has an advantage of easily and effectively cleaning the beverage feed line using ozone water, where the device includes a filter, an ozons generator, an electric power source apparatus and a housing formed with an inlet for introducing the raw water and a discharge outlet for discharging the ozone water.

[81]

Mode for the Invention

[82] FIG.6 is a memetic diagram illustrating a conventional beverage supply apparatus for explaining a device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage according to the present disclosure, and FIG.7 is a memetic diagram illustrating a configuration of a device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage according to the present disclosure applied to the conventional beverage supply apparatus.

[83]

[84] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, another exemplary implementation of the present disclosure may include a compressed gas tank (10) storing and discharging compressed gas, a beverage storage tank (20) storing beverages and discharging the beverages the stored beverages using the compressed gas of the compressed gas tank via a connector attachably and releasably installed at an opening/closing port, and a beverage cooling device (40) cooling the beverages discharged from the beverage storage tank. The present implementation may further include ozone water supply means (200) supplying the ozone water discharged from the outlet (150) of the housing (100) to the connector (30) of the beverage storage tank (20) as shown in FIG.7.

[85]

[86] Although the device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beer among various beverages has been exemplified to explain the device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage according to the present disclosure, it is envisioned that the present teaching may apply to any kind of beverage supply apparatus suitable for applying devices of other configurations for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage outside of beer.

[87]

[88] Referring again to FIGS. 6 and 7, the device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage may include a compressed gas tank (10) storing and discharging compressed gas, a beverage storage tank (20) storing beverages and discharging the stored beverages using the compressed gas of the compressed gas tank via a connector attachably and releasably installed at an opening/closing port, and a beverage cooling device (40) cooling the beverages discharged from the beverage storage tank (20).

[89]

[90] In other words, a conventional system for supplying draft beer to consumers may include a compressed gas tank (10) filled with compressed gas such as CO a beverage storage tank (20) stored with draft beer, a connector (30) hermetically coupled to an opening side of the beverage storage tank (20), a draw cork (45) for drawing the draft beer stored in the beverage storage tank (20) via a beer supply pipe (35) extensively connected to the connector (30), and cooling device (40) disposed on a pipeline of the beer supply pipe (35) for suddenly cooling the draft beer supplied to the beer supply pipe (35).

[91]

[92] The connector (30) may include a discharge outlet (131) to which the beer supply pipe (35) is connected, a compressed gas inlet (132) connected to a compressed gas supply pipe extensively connected from the compressed gas tank (10), and a locking handle (133) for opening/closing passages of the connector (30). The compressed gas tank (10) may be such that the compressed gas supply pipe extensively connected from the compressed gas tank (10) is coupled to the compressed gas inlet (132) side of the connector (30), whereby the draft beer stored inside the beverage storage tank (20) can be drawn out by the pressure of the compressed gas filled thereinside to the draw cork (45) via the beer supply pipe (35).

[93]

[94] When the locking handle (133) of the connector (30) coupled to an opening side of the beverage storage tank (20) is opened to open the draw cork (45), the compressed gas filled inside the compressed gas tank (10) is introduced into the beverage storage tank (20) via the compressed gas supply pipe, whereby the draft beer inside the beverage storage tank (20) is discharged by the pressure of the compressed gas to an outlet of the draw cork (45) via the beer supply pipe (35) and served to consumers. The beer supplied via the beer supply pipe (35) is cooled to 4 degrees Celsius to 5 degrees Celsius by the cooling device (40) installed on the pipeline of the beer supply pipe (35).

[95] [96] Meanwhile, the system for supplying dratt beer may suffer from problems due to remnant malt grounds caused by decaying malt components of beer inside the beer supply pipe (35) and the draw cork (45) over time, thereby depriving the draft beer of peculiar taste and aroma.

[97]

[98] In order to supply much fresher beer to consumers, the present disclosure as shown in FIG.7 is constructed in such a manner that the beverage storage tank (20) is separated from the connector (30) connected to a distal end of the beer supply pipe (35) and a separate line cleaner is connected to the connector (30), whereby the cooling device (40) for cooling the beer, and pipes connecting the cooling device (40) to the beverage storage tank (20), that is, the beer supply pipe (35) as well as the connector (30) of the beverage storage tank (20), are cleaned.

[99]

[100] Preferably, the device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage accordi ng to the instant disclosure is configured in such a fashion that one end thereof is coupled to the connector (30) of the beverage storage tank (20) during cleaning, and the other end is connected to a general raw water supplier (300) that supplies tap or raw water to the device, where the general raw water may be a general faucet supplying the tap water. To this end, the device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage according to the instant disclosure may include the ozone water supply means (200) supplyint ozone water discharged from the housing (100) formed with teh ozone generator to the connector (30) of the beverage storage tank (20), where the ozone water supply means (200) may be a predetermined pipe or hose connecting the housing (100). It may be possible to install an attachment/detachment unit for coupling the ozone water supply means (200).

[101]

[102] The present disclosure may further include the ozone water supply means (200) supplying the ozone water discharged via the housing (100) and the ozone water discharge outlet (150) formed at the housing (100) to the connector (30) of the beverage storage tank (20). The present disclosure may be applicable by simply separating the connector (30) of the beverage storage tank (20) from the typical supply apparatus, and can clean even the cooling device (40) cooling the beverages in lines of the beverage supply apparatus and the connector { 30. i.e., the beer supply pipe (35) } connecting the cooling device (40) to the beverage storage tank (20). Furthermore, the instant disclosure can easily clean passages { i.e., the connector (30), the beer supply pipe (35) and the cooling device (40) } using ozone water having more excellent strilization and cleaning power than those of the raw water or tap water.

[103] [104] Meanwhile, as illustrated in FIG.7, the ozone water supply means (200) which is a typical hose or pipe may supply the ozone water to the connector (30) that used to be coupled to the beverage storage tank (20), but as illustrated in FIG.8, a cleaing socket (400) may be used to couple the device of the present disclosure to the conventional beverage supply apparatus.

[105]

[106] FIG.8 is a perspective view illustrating an exemplary cleaning socket (400) included in ozone water supply means (200) according to the present disclosure, and FIG.9 is a memetic diagram illustrating a coupled state between a beverage storage tank (20) and a connector (30) by ozone water supply means included in the cleaning socket (400) according to the present disclosure.

[107]

[108] As shown in drawings, the cleaning socket (400) serves to connect an ozone water supply pipe { i.e., the pipe or hose indicated as ozone water supply means (200) } supplying ozone water discharged from the housing (100) to the connector (30) of the beverage storage tank (20). In other words, as shown in FIG.8, the cleaning socket (400) may include a connector fastening unit (410) capable of coupling the connector (30) of the beverage storage tank (20) and an ozone water supply pipe fastening unit (420) capable of introducing the ozone water by being connected to ozone water supply pipe. The ozone water that has flowed in via the ozone water supply pipe fastening unit (420) is sent to the connnector (30) of the beverage storage tank (20) via the connector fastening unit (410).

[109]

[110] Now, referring to FIG.9, in case the device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage according to the instant disclosure is cleaned, and if the cleaning socket (400) is coupled by the connector (30) of the beverage storage tank (20) and the ozone water supply pipe for supplying the ozone water and the device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage is operated, the ozone water discharged from the housing (100) passes in sequence through the beverage supply pipes { beer supply pipe (35), cooling device (40), draw cork (45) } via the ozone water supply pipe, the cleaning socket (400) and the connector (30) to wash the line.

[I l l]

[112] Successively, once the washing is completed after a predetermined period of time, the connector (30) of the beverage storage tank (20) is separated from the cleaning socket (400) and is in turn coupled to the beverage storage tank (20) to enable the supply of the beverages.lt would be more convenient in using the cleaning socket (400) if the cleaning socket (400) is fixed on a table or a wall. In case the beverage supply apparatus is to be cleaned, the connector (30) of the beverage storage tank (20) is separated from the beverage storage tank (2(J) and is in turn coupled to the cleaning socket (400). Successively, the device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage is made to start operating to allow the ozone water to be discharged via the ozone water supply pipe.

[113]

[114] As noted from the foregoing, the present disclosure may further include the cleaning socket (400) for supplying the ozone water to the connector (30) of the beverage storage tank (20), through which, the possibility of the ozone supply pipe and the cleaning socket (400) being eroded may be minimized by coupling the ozone water supply pipe to the connector (30) of the beverage storage tank (20) only during the washing the line. Simultaneously, there is an advantage of easing the transportation and installation regardless of places.

[115]

[116] Lastly, FIG.10 is a memetic diagram illustrating a state of cleaning two or more apparatus for supplying beverage using a device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage according to the present disclosure. As illustrated in FIG.10, it is possible to simultaneously or sequentially clean two or more apparatus for supplying beverage, which is made possible by coupling one ozone water supply means (200) discharging teh ozone water with two or more connectors (30). To this end, the cleaning socket (400) may have two more connector fastening units (410) capable of coupling two or more connectors (30).

[117]

[118] While the present disclosure has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary implementations thereof, the general inventive concept is not limited to the above-described implementations. It will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes and variations in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the following claims.

[119]

Industrial Applicability

[120] The present disclosure can simply provide a device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage that can be easily applied to the conventional beverage supply apparatus using ozone water having an excellent sterilization and cleaning power.

Claims

[1] A device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage characterized by: a filter purifying raw water introduced from outside; an ozone generator changing the water purified by the filter to ozone water and discharging the ozone water; a solenoid valve controlling the introduction of the raw water; and a housing installed therein with an electric power source apparatus controlling the operation of the ozone generator and having an inlet for letting in the raw water and an outlet for discharging the ozone water.

[2] A device for washing line of apparatus for supplying beverage, including a compressed gas tank storing and discharging compressed gas, a beverage storage tank storing beverages and discharging the stored beverages using the compressed gas of the compressed gas tank via a connector attachably and releasably installed at an opening/closing port, and a beverage cooling device cooling the beverages discharged from the beverage storage tank, characterized by: a filter purifying raw water introduced from outside; an ozone generator changing the water purified by the filter to ozone water and discharging the ozone water; a solenoid valve controlling the introduction of the raw water; a housing installed therein with an electric power source apparatus controlling the operation of the ozone generator and having an inlet for letting in the raw water and an outlet for discharging the ozone water; and ozone water supply means supplying the ozone water discharged from the outlet to the connector of the beverage storage tank.

[3] The device claimed in claim 2, characterized in that the ozone water supply means includes a cleaning socket connecting an ozone water supply pipe supplying the discharged ozoned water and the connector of the beverage storage tank.

[4] The device claimed in claim 2, characterized in that the housing further includes a pressure valve for adjusting the water pressure of raw water that is introduced.

[5] The device claimed in claim 2, characterized in that The beverage is beer.