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WO2023112781A1
WO2023112781A1 PCT/JP2022/044990 JP2022044990W WO2023112781A1 WO 2023112781 A1 WO2023112781 A1 WO 2023112781A1 JP 2022044990 W JP2022044990 W JP 2022044990W WO 2023112781 A1 WO2023112781 A1 WO 2023112781A1
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  • the present invention relates to a foaming device for foaming a sparkling beverage in a container.
  • Patent Document 1 describes an effervescent beverage frothing device that foams an effervescent beverage contained in a container.
  • the effervescent beverage frothing device includes an ultrasonic wave transmission liquid container for containing an ultrasonic wave transmission liquid, and a container so that a part of the container is immersed in the ultrasonic wave transmission liquid contained in the ultrasonic wave transmission liquid container. It has a supporting container support and a whipping button for activating the whipping function.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide an advantageous foaming device for foaming a sparkling beverage in a container with a simple operation.
  • One aspect of the present invention relates to a foaming device for foaming an effervescent beverage in a container, the foaming device comprising: a support for supporting the bottom of the container; A vibration transmission unit that contacts a bottom and transmits vibrations to the bottom, and a control unit that activates the vibration transmission in response to the container being placed on the support.
  • an advantageous foaming device for foaming a sparkling beverage in a container with a simple operation.
  • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The perspective view which shows the structure of the foaming apparatus of embodiment.
  • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The front view which shows the structure of the foaming apparatus of embodiment.
  • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The top view which shows the structure of the foaming apparatus of embodiment.
  • the left view which shows the structure of the foaming apparatus of embodiment.
  • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Sectional drawing which shows the structure of the foaming apparatus of embodiment.
  • FIG. 4A and 4B are diagrams exemplifying the shape of the upper surface of the vibration transmitting portion;
  • FIG. 4A and 4B are diagrams exemplifying the shape of the upper surface of the vibration transmitting portion;
  • FIG. 4A and 4B are diagrams exemplifying the shape of the upper surface of the vibration transmitting portion;
  • FIG. 4A and 4B are diagrams exemplifying the shape of the upper surface of the vibration transmitting portion;
  • the figure for demonstrating the preferable usage example of the foaming apparatus of embodiment The figure for demonstrating the preferable usage example of the foaming apparatus of embodiment.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the foaming device 100 of the embodiment.
  • 2, 3, 4, and 5 are a front view, a plan view, a left side view, and a cross-sectional view, respectively, showing the configuration of the foaming device 100 of the embodiment.
  • 6 and 7 are a perspective view and a cross-sectional view, respectively, for explaining the operation of the foaming device 100 of the embodiment.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the foaming device 100 of the embodiment.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the foaming device 100 of the embodiment.
  • the foaming device 100 is configured as a foaming device for foaming the sparkling beverage in the container C.
  • the sparkling beverage can be, for example, beer, low-malt beer, or a beer-flavored sparkling alcoholic beverage.
  • Container C can be a metallic container (can) or a non-metallic container (eg, a glass bottle).
  • the foaming device 100 includes a support section 10 that supports the bottom (bottom) of the container C, a vibration transmission section 20 that contacts the bottom of the container C supported by the support section 10 and transmits vibration to the bottom, and the container C a control unit 60 for activating the vibration transmitting unit 20 in response to the placement of the vibration transmitting unit 20 on the support unit 10 .
  • the foaming device 100 may also include a power supply 70 that drives the vibration transmitter 20 and the controller 60 .
  • the vibration transmission unit 20 can include, for example, a vibration generating element that converts an electrical signal into mechanical vibration, typically an ultrasonic transducer.
  • the vibration transmitting part 20 can be arranged so as to directly contact the bottom of the container C when the container C is placed on the support part 10 .
  • the vibration transmission unit 20 can generate vibration when activated by the control unit 60 .
  • the mode of activation of the vibration transmission section 20 by the control section 60 is not limited to a specific mode.
  • the vibration transmission unit 20 is activated by supplying the vibration transmission unit 20 with a drive signal generated by the control unit 60 using the power supplied from the power supply 70, and the vibration transmission unit 20 starts operating (that is, vibrates). can initiate the generation of
  • the control unit 60 supplies an activation signal to the vibration transmission unit 20, and the vibration transmission unit 20 receiving power supply from the power supply 70 starts operating (that is, starts generating vibration) in response to the activation signal. good too.
  • the foaming device 100 can include a guide mechanism 45 that guides the vibration transmission section 20 so that the vibration transmission section 20 can move up and down.
  • Vibration transmitting portion 20 is provided with an upward force by spring 22 , and this force causes vibration transmitting portion 20 to move toward the container when container C is placed on support portion 10 so as to press vibration transmitting portion 20 . Acts to press against the bottom of C.
  • the foaming device 100 can include a detector 50 that detects the lowering of the vibration transmitting section 20 due to the force received from the container C placed on the support section 10 .
  • the detector 50 may be configured to detect the drop of the vibration transmitting portion 20 due to the weight of the container C containing the sparkling beverage, or the container C may be the support portion 10 or the vibration transmitting portion depending on the operator. It may be configured to detect the drop of the vibration transmitting portion 20 due to being pressed against the portion 20 .
  • the control unit 60 can be configured to activate the vibration transmission unit 20 according to the detection result by the detector 50 (that is, the detection result that the container C has been placed on the support unit 10).
  • the vibration transmission part 20 in response to the container C being placed on the support part 10 .
  • the sparkling beverage in the container C is foamed to form foam.
  • the foaming device 100 can be used to pour a large portion (eg, 60% to 90% of the total) of the sparkling beverage in the container C into another container such as a glass. It can be used to effervesce a sparkling beverage remaining in the liquid.
  • the support 10 may include a ring groove 12 that engages the bottom of the container C.
  • the vibration transmitting portion 20 can be arranged at the center of the circle defined by the ring groove 12 .
  • the upper surface of the vibration transmitting part 20 may have an upwardly convex shape.
  • the upper surface of the vibration transmitting part 20 may be a curved surface that protrudes upward.
  • the upper surface of the vibration transmitting portion 20 may have a conical shape that is convex upward.
  • the control unit 60 can include an adjustment unit 62 that adjusts vibrations generated by the vibration transmission unit 20 .
  • the adjuster 62 may be configured to adjust the vibration generated by the vibration transmitter 20 by adjusting the drive signal supplied to the vibration transmitter 20, for example.
  • the adjuster 62 can adjust, for example, the frequency of vibration generated by the vibration transmitter 20 .
  • the adjustment section 62 can adjust the intensity of vibration generated by the vibration transmission section 20 .
  • the foaming device 100 may further include a sensor (not shown) that detects when the amount of sparkling beverage in the container C exceeds a predetermined amount.
  • the control unit 60 determines that the container C is placed on the support unit 10. can be configured not to activate the vibration transmitting unit 20.
  • the sensor can be, for example, a load sensor that detects the load exerted by the container C on the vibration transmitting portion 20 or the support portion 10 .
  • the foaming device 100 can include a housing 40 that holds the support section 10, the vibration transmission section 20, the control section 60 and the power supply 70.
  • a housing 40 that holds the support section 10, the vibration transmission section 20, the control section 60 and the power supply 70.
  • support 10 and power supply 70 may be located in separate areas. This is advantageous for making the foaming device 100 thin.
  • the foaming device 100 can be equipped with a lamp 30 that indicates that the vibration transmission section 20 is operating.
  • lamp 30 can be positioned in the area where power supply 70 is positioned. This is effective for enhancing visibility.
  • a magnet 80 may be provided in the housing 40 . Magnets 80 are advantageous for securing foaming device 100 to an appliance (eg, refrigerator) or wall containing a magnetic material such as iron when foaming device 100 is not in use.
  • an appliance eg, refrigerator
  • a magnetic material such as iron
  • FIG. 9A, 9B, and 9C illustrate the shape of the upper surface of the vibration transmitting portion 20.
  • FIG. 9B the shape of the upper surface of the vibration transmitting portion 20 is not limited to a specific shape, it preferably has an upwardly convex shape as exemplified in FIGS. 9B and 9C.
  • the upper surface of the vibration transmitting portion 20 may have a conical shape with an upwardly convex shape.
  • the upper surface of the vibration transmitting portion 20 may be a curved surface that protrudes upward, as illustrated in FIG. 9C. Since such a curved surface does not damage the bottom of the container C, it can give the operator a sense of security.
  • FIG. 10A sparkling beverage B in container C is poured into container G for glass.
  • container G for glass.
  • the container C is placed on the support portion 10 of the foaming device 100 with the sparkling beverage B remaining on the bottom of the container C.
  • the vibration transmitting section 20 is activated, the sparkling beverage B in the container C is foamed, and bubbles are formed in the container C.
  • the foam BB in the container C is poured onto the effervescent beverage B in the container B.
  • a sparkling beverage B covered with foam BB is prepared.
  • the effervescent beverage B in the container C can be foamed simply by placing the container C on the support portion 10 of the foaming device 100, so the operation is very simple.
  • the foaming device 100 of the embodiment is less likely to adhere to the foaming beverage, so maintenance of the foaming device 100 is easy.
  • liquid such as water for transmitting vibration is not required, so maintenance and handling of the foaming device 100 are easy.

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A foaming device 100 foams a sparkling beverage in a container. The foaming device 100 comprises: a support part 10 that supports the bottom part of the container; a vibration transmission unit 20 that contacts the bottom part of the container supported by the support part 10 and transmits vibrations to the bottom part; and a control unit that activates the vibration transmission unit 20 in response to the container being placed on the support part 10.

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発泡装置Foaming device
　本発明は、容器の中の発泡性飲料を発泡させる発泡装置に関する。 The present invention relates to a foaming device for foaming a sparkling beverage in a container.
　特許文献１には、容器に収容された発泡性飲料に対して泡の形成を行う発泡性飲料泡立て装置が記載されている。発泡性飲料泡立て装置は、超音波伝達液を収容するための超音波伝達液収容部と、超音波伝達液収容部に収容された超音波伝達液に容器の一部が浸漬するように容器を支持する容器支持部と、泡立て機能を動作させるための泡立てボタンとを備えている。 Patent Document 1 describes an effervescent beverage frothing device that foams an effervescent beverage contained in a container. The effervescent beverage frothing device includes an ultrasonic wave transmission liquid container for containing an ultrasonic wave transmission liquid, and a container so that a part of the container is immersed in the ultrasonic wave transmission liquid contained in the ultrasonic wave transmission liquid container. It has a supporting container support and a whipping button for activating the whipping function.
特開２０１５－８６４０号公報JP-A-2015-8640
　特許文献１に記載された発泡性飲料泡立て装置では、超音波伝達液に容器の一部が浸漬するように容器を容器支持部の上に載せた後に泡立てボタンを操作する必要があり、操作が面倒である。 In the effervescent beverage frothing device described in Patent Document 1, it is necessary to operate the frothing button after placing the container on the container support so that part of the container is immersed in the ultrasonic transmission liquid. It is troublesome.
　本発明は、簡単な操作で容器の中の発泡性飲料を発泡させるために有利な発泡装置を提供することを目的とする。 An object of the present invention is to provide an advantageous foaming device for foaming a sparkling beverage in a container with a simple operation.
　本発明の１つの側面は、容器の中の発泡性飲料を発泡させる発泡装置に係り、前記発泡装置は、前記容器の底部を支持する支持部と、前記支持部によって支持された前記容器の前記底部に接触して前記底部に振動を伝達する振動伝達部と、前記容器が前記支持部の上に置かれたことに応答して前記振動伝達部を起動する制御部と、を備える。 One aspect of the present invention relates to a foaming device for foaming an effervescent beverage in a container, the foaming device comprising: a support for supporting the bottom of the container; A vibration transmission unit that contacts a bottom and transmits vibrations to the bottom, and a control unit that activates the vibration transmission in response to the container being placed on the support.
　本発明によれば、簡単な操作で容器の中の発泡性飲料を発泡させるために有利な発泡装置が提供される。 According to the present invention, an advantageous foaming device is provided for foaming a sparkling beverage in a container with a simple operation.
実施形態の発泡装置の構成を示す斜視図。BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The perspective view which shows the structure of the foaming apparatus of embodiment. 実施形態の発泡装置の構成を示す正面図。BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The front view which shows the structure of the foaming apparatus of embodiment. 実施形態の発泡装置の構成を示す平面図。BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The top view which shows the structure of the foaming apparatus of embodiment. 実施形態の発泡装置の構成を示す左側面図。The left view which shows the structure of the foaming apparatus of embodiment. 実施形態の発泡装置の構成を示す断面図。BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Sectional drawing which shows the structure of the foaming apparatus of embodiment. 実施形態の発泡装置の動作を説明するための斜視図。A perspective view for explaining operation of a foaming device of an embodiment. 実施形態の発泡装置の動作を説明するための断面図。Sectional drawing for demonstrating operation|movement of the foaming apparatus of embodiment. 実施形態の発泡装置の制御系の構成を示す図。The figure which shows the structure of the control system of the foaming apparatus of embodiment. 振動伝達部の上面の形状を例示する図。4A and 4B are diagrams exemplifying the shape of the upper surface of the vibration transmitting portion; FIG. 振動伝達部の上面の形状を例示する図。4A and 4B are diagrams exemplifying the shape of the upper surface of the vibration transmitting portion; FIG. 振動伝達部の上面の形状を例示する図。4A and 4B are diagrams exemplifying the shape of the upper surface of the vibration transmitting portion; FIG. 実施形態の発泡装置の好ましい使用例を説明するための図。The figure for demonstrating the preferable usage example of the foaming apparatus of embodiment. 実施形態の発泡装置の好ましい使用例を説明するための図。The figure for demonstrating the preferable usage example of the foaming apparatus of embodiment. 実施形態の発泡装置の好ましい使用例を説明するための図。The figure for demonstrating the preferable usage example of the foaming apparatus of embodiment.
　以下、添付図面を参照して実施形態を詳しく説明する。なお、以下の実施形態は特許請求の範囲に係る発明を限定するものではなく、また、実施形態で説明されている特徴の組み合わせの全てが発明に必須のものとは限らない。実施形態で説明されている複数の特徴のうち二つ以上の特徴が任意に組み合わされてもよい。また、同一若しくは同様の構成には同一の参照番号を付し、重複した説明は省略する。 Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the following embodiments do not limit the invention according to the claims, and not all combinations of features described in the embodiments are essential to the invention. Two or more of the features described in the embodiments may be combined arbitrarily. Also, the same or similar configurations are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations are omitted.
　図１は、実施形態の発泡装置１００の構成を示す斜視図である。図２、図３、図４、図５は、それぞれ実施形態の発泡装置１００の構成を示す正面図、平面図、左側面図、断面図である。図６、図７は、それぞれ実施形態の発泡装置１００の動作を説明するための斜視図、断面図である。図８は、実施形態の発泡装置１００の制御系の構成を示す図である。以下、図１～図８を参照しながら実施形態の発泡装置１００の構成および動作を説明する。 FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the foaming device 100 of the embodiment. 2, 3, 4, and 5 are a front view, a plan view, a left side view, and a cross-sectional view, respectively, showing the configuration of the foaming device 100 of the embodiment. 6 and 7 are a perspective view and a cross-sectional view, respectively, for explaining the operation of the foaming device 100 of the embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the foaming device 100 of the embodiment. Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of the foaming device 100 of the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8. FIG.
　発泡装置１００は、容器Ｃの中の発泡性飲料を発泡させる発泡装置として構成される。発泡性飲料は、例えば、ビール、発泡酒、または、ビール風味の発泡アルコール飲料でありうる。容器Ｃは、金属製の容器（缶）または非金属性の容器（例えば、ガラス製の瓶）でありうる。発泡装置１００は、容器Ｃの底部（底面）を支持する支持部１０と、支持部１０によって支持された容器Ｃの底部に接触して該底部に振動を伝達する振動伝達部２０と、容器Ｃが支持部１０の上に置かれたことに応答して振動伝達部２０を起動する制御部６０とを備えうる。発泡装置１００はまた、振動伝達部２０および制御部６０を駆動する電源７０を備えうる。 The foaming device 100 is configured as a foaming device for foaming the sparkling beverage in the container C. The sparkling beverage can be, for example, beer, low-malt beer, or a beer-flavored sparkling alcoholic beverage. Container C can be a metallic container (can) or a non-metallic container (eg, a glass bottle). The foaming device 100 includes a support section 10 that supports the bottom (bottom) of the container C, a vibration transmission section 20 that contacts the bottom of the container C supported by the support section 10 and transmits vibration to the bottom, and the container C a control unit 60 for activating the vibration transmitting unit 20 in response to the placement of the vibration transmitting unit 20 on the support unit 10 . The foaming device 100 may also include a power supply 70 that drives the vibration transmitter 20 and the controller 60 .
　振動伝達部２０は、例えば、電気信号を機械的な振動に変換する振動発生素子、典型的には超音波振動子を含みうる。振動伝達部２０は、容器Ｃが支持部１０の上に置かれた際に容器Ｃの底部に直接に接触するように配置されうる。振動伝達部２０は、制御部６０によって起動されることによって振動を発生しうる。制御部６０による振動伝達部２０の起動の形態は、特定の形態に限定されない。例えば、制御部６０が電源７０から供給される電力を使って生成した駆動信号を振動伝達部２０に供給することによって振動伝達部２０が起動され、振動伝達部２０が動作を開始（即ち、振動の発生を開始）しうる。あるいは、制御部６０が起動信号を振動伝達部２０に供給し、電源７０から電力の供給を受ける振動伝達部２０がその起動信号に応じて動作を開始（即ち、振動の発生を開始）してもよい。 The vibration transmission unit 20 can include, for example, a vibration generating element that converts an electrical signal into mechanical vibration, typically an ultrasonic transducer. The vibration transmitting part 20 can be arranged so as to directly contact the bottom of the container C when the container C is placed on the support part 10 . The vibration transmission unit 20 can generate vibration when activated by the control unit 60 . The mode of activation of the vibration transmission section 20 by the control section 60 is not limited to a specific mode. For example, the vibration transmission unit 20 is activated by supplying the vibration transmission unit 20 with a drive signal generated by the control unit 60 using the power supplied from the power supply 70, and the vibration transmission unit 20 starts operating (that is, vibrates). can initiate the generation of Alternatively, the control unit 60 supplies an activation signal to the vibration transmission unit 20, and the vibration transmission unit 20 receiving power supply from the power supply 70 starts operating (that is, starts generating vibration) in response to the activation signal. good too.
　発泡装置１００は、振動伝達部２０が昇降可能なように振動伝達部２０をガイドするガイド機構４５を備えうる。振動伝達部２０には、スプリング２２によって上向きに力が与えられ、この力は、容器Ｃが振動伝達部２０を押圧するように支持部１０の上に置かれたときに振動伝達部２０を容器Ｃの底部に押し付けるように作用する。 The foaming device 100 can include a guide mechanism 45 that guides the vibration transmission section 20 so that the vibration transmission section 20 can move up and down. Vibration transmitting portion 20 is provided with an upward force by spring 22 , and this force causes vibration transmitting portion 20 to move toward the container when container C is placed on support portion 10 so as to press vibration transmitting portion 20 . Acts to press against the bottom of C.
　発泡装置１００は、支持部１０の上に置かれた容器Ｃから受ける力による振動伝達部２０の降下を検出する検出器５０を備えうる。ここで、検出器５０は、発泡性飲料を収容した容器Ｃの重量による振動伝達部２０の降下を検出するように構成されてもよいし、操作する人によって容器Ｃが支持部１０あるいは振動伝達部２０に押し付けられることによる振動伝達部２０の降下を検出するように構成されてもよい。制御部６０は、検出器５０による検出結果（即ち、容器Ｃが支持部１０の上に置かれたとの検出結果）に応じて、振動伝達部２０を起動するように構成されうる。このような構成によれば、容器Ｃが支持部１０の上に置かれたことに応じて、振動伝達部２０によって振動が容器Ｃ、あるいは容器Ｃの中の発泡性飲料に供給される。これにより、容器Ｃの中の発泡性飲料が発泡し、泡が形成される。詳しくは後述するが、発泡装置１００は、容器Ｃの中の大部分（例えば、全体のうち６０％～９０％）の発泡性飲料がグラス等の他の容器に注がれた後に、容器Ｃに残留している発泡性飲料を発泡させるために使用されうる。 The foaming device 100 can include a detector 50 that detects the lowering of the vibration transmitting section 20 due to the force received from the container C placed on the support section 10 . Here, the detector 50 may be configured to detect the drop of the vibration transmitting portion 20 due to the weight of the container C containing the sparkling beverage, or the container C may be the support portion 10 or the vibration transmitting portion depending on the operator. It may be configured to detect the drop of the vibration transmitting portion 20 due to being pressed against the portion 20 . The control unit 60 can be configured to activate the vibration transmission unit 20 according to the detection result by the detector 50 (that is, the detection result that the container C has been placed on the support unit 10). According to such a configuration, vibration is supplied to the container C or the effervescent beverage in the container C by the vibration transmission part 20 in response to the container C being placed on the support part 10 . As a result, the sparkling beverage in the container C is foamed to form foam. Although details will be described later, the foaming device 100 can be used to pour a large portion (eg, 60% to 90% of the total) of the sparkling beverage in the container C into another container such as a glass. It can be used to effervesce a sparkling beverage remaining in the liquid.
　支持部１０は、容器Ｃの底部に係合するリング溝１２を含みうる。振動伝達部２０は、リング溝１２によって規定される円の中央部に配置されうる。振動伝達部２０の上面は、上方に向かって凸の形状を有しうる。振動伝達部２０の上面は、上方に向かって凸の形状を有する曲面でありうる。あるいは、振動伝達部２０の上面は、上方に向かって凸の形状を有する円錐形状を有してもよい。 The support 10 may include a ring groove 12 that engages the bottom of the container C. The vibration transmitting portion 20 can be arranged at the center of the circle defined by the ring groove 12 . The upper surface of the vibration transmitting part 20 may have an upwardly convex shape. The upper surface of the vibration transmitting part 20 may be a curved surface that protrudes upward. Alternatively, the upper surface of the vibration transmitting portion 20 may have a conical shape that is convex upward.
　制御部６０は、振動伝達部２０が発生する振動を調整する調整部６２を含みうる。調整部６２は、例えば、振動伝達部２０に供給する駆動信号を調整することによって振動伝達部２０が発生する振動を調整するように構成されうる。調整部６２は、例えば、振動伝達部２０が発生する振動の周波数を調整しうる。あるいは、調整部６２は、振動伝達部２０が発生する振動の強度を調整しうる。 The control unit 60 can include an adjustment unit 62 that adjusts vibrations generated by the vibration transmission unit 20 . The adjuster 62 may be configured to adjust the vibration generated by the vibration transmitter 20 by adjusting the drive signal supplied to the vibration transmitter 20, for example. The adjuster 62 can adjust, for example, the frequency of vibration generated by the vibration transmitter 20 . Alternatively, the adjustment section 62 can adjust the intensity of vibration generated by the vibration transmission section 20 .
　発泡装置１００は、更に、容器Ｃの中の発泡性飲料の量が所定量を超えていることを検知するセンサ（不図示）を備えてもよい。この場合において、容器Ｃの中の発泡性飲料の量が所定量を超えていることを該センサが示している場合に、制御部６０は、容器Ｃが支持部１０の上に置かれたとしても振動伝達部２０を起動しないように構成されうる。このような機能は、発泡性飲料で満たされた容器Ｃが支持部１０の上に置かれた場合に、その発泡性飲料を発泡させることによって発泡性飲料が容器Ｃの口部から溢れ出ることを防止するために有用である。該センサは、例えば、振動伝達部２０または支持部１０に対して容器Ｃによって加えられる荷重を検知するロードセンサでありうる。 The foaming device 100 may further include a sensor (not shown) that detects when the amount of sparkling beverage in the container C exceeds a predetermined amount. In this case, if the sensor indicates that the amount of fizzy beverage in the container C exceeds a predetermined amount, the control unit 60 determines that the container C is placed on the support unit 10. can be configured not to activate the vibration transmitting unit 20. Such a function is that when a container C filled with a sparkling beverage is placed on the support 10, the sparkling beverage is foamed so that the sparkling beverage overflows from the mouth of the container C. is useful to prevent The sensor can be, for example, a load sensor that detects the load exerted by the container C on the vibration transmitting portion 20 or the support portion 10 .
　発泡装置１００は、支持部１０、振動伝達部２０、制御部６０および電源７０を保持するハウジング４０を備えうる。ハウジング４０の底部に対する正射影（即ち、図３に示されるような平面図）において、支持部１０と電源７０とは別の領域に配置されうる。これは、発泡装置１００を薄型にするために有利である。 The foaming device 100 can include a housing 40 that holds the support section 10, the vibration transmission section 20, the control section 60 and the power supply 70. In orthogonal projection onto the bottom of housing 40 (ie, plan view as shown in FIG. 3), support 10 and power supply 70 may be located in separate areas. This is advantageous for making the foaming device 100 thin.
　発泡装置１００は、振動伝達部２０が動作していることを示すランプ３０を備えうる。ハウジング４０の底部に対する正射影において、ランプ３０は、電源７０が配置された領域に配置されうる。これは、視認性を高めるために効果的である。 The foaming device 100 can be equipped with a lamp 30 that indicates that the vibration transmission section 20 is operating. In orthogonal projection onto the bottom of housing 40, lamp 30 can be positioned in the area where power supply 70 is positioned. This is effective for enhancing visibility.
　ハウジング４０には、磁石８０が設けられてもよい。磁石８０は、発泡装置１００が使用されない時に、鉄のような磁性材料を含む電気製品（例えば、冷蔵庫）あるいは壁に発泡装置１００を固定するために有利である。 A magnet 80 may be provided in the housing 40 . Magnets 80 are advantageous for securing foaming device 100 to an appliance (eg, refrigerator) or wall containing a magnetic material such as iron when foaming device 100 is not in use.
　図９Ａ、図９Ｂ、図９Ｃには、振動伝達部２０の上面の形状が例示されている。振動伝達部２０の上面の形状は、特定の形状に限定されるものではないが、図９Ｂ、図９Ｃに例示されるように、上方に向かって凸の形状を有することが好ましい。振動伝達部２０の上面は、図９Ｂに例示されるように、上方に向かって凸の形状を有する円錐形状を有しうる。あるいは、振動伝達部２０の上面は、図９Ｃに例示されるように、上方に向かって凸の形状を有する曲面でありうる。このような曲面は、容器Ｃの底部に傷をつけないので、操作者に安心感を与えうる。 9A, 9B, and 9C illustrate the shape of the upper surface of the vibration transmitting portion 20. FIG. Although the shape of the upper surface of the vibration transmitting portion 20 is not limited to a specific shape, it preferably has an upwardly convex shape as exemplified in FIGS. 9B and 9C. As illustrated in FIG. 9B, the upper surface of the vibration transmitting portion 20 may have a conical shape with an upwardly convex shape. Alternatively, the upper surface of the vibration transmitting portion 20 may be a curved surface that protrudes upward, as illustrated in FIG. 9C. Since such a curved surface does not damage the bottom of the container C, it can give the operator a sense of security.
　以下、図１０Ａ、図１０Ｂ、図１０Ｃを参照しながら発泡装置１００の好ましい使用例を説明する。まず、図１０Ａに模式的に示されるように、容器Ｃの中の発泡性飲料Ｂをグラス用の容器Ｇに注ぐ。例えば、開栓時の容器Ｃ内の発泡性飲料Ｂの全体のうち６０％～９０％を容器Ｇに注ぐことが好ましい。 A preferred usage example of the foaming device 100 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 10A, 10B, and 10C. First, as schematically shown in FIG. 10A, sparkling beverage B in container C is poured into container G for glass. For example, it is preferable to pour 60% to 90% of the entire effervescent beverage B in the container C at the time of opening into the container G.
　次いで、図１０Ｂに模式的に示されるように、容器Ｃの底に発泡性飲料Ｂが残った状態で発泡装置１００の支持部１０に容器Ｃを載置する。これにより、振動伝達部２０が起動されて容器Ｃの中の発泡性飲料Ｂが発泡し、容器Ｃの中に泡が形成される。 Next, as schematically shown in FIG. 10B, the container C is placed on the support portion 10 of the foaming device 100 with the sparkling beverage B remaining on the bottom of the container C. As a result, the vibration transmitting section 20 is activated, the sparkling beverage B in the container C is foamed, and bubbles are formed in the container C. As shown in FIG.
　次いで、図１０Ｃに模式的に示されるように、容器Ｃ内の泡ＢＢを容器Ｂ内の発泡性飲料Ｂの上に注ぐ。これにより泡ＢＢで覆われた発泡性飲料Ｂが準備される。 Then, as schematically shown in FIG. 10C, the foam BB in the container C is poured onto the effervescent beverage B in the container B. Thus, a sparkling beverage B covered with foam BB is prepared.
　実施形態の発泡装置１００によれば、発泡装置１００の支持部１０に容器Ｃを載置するだけで容器Ｃの中の発泡性飲料Ｂが発泡させることができるので、操作が非常に簡単である。また、実施形態の発泡装置１００に発泡性飲料が付着しにくいので、発泡装置１００の手入れが容易である。また、実施形態の発泡装置１００によれば、振動伝達のための水等の液体が不要であるので、発泡装置１００の手入れや取扱いが容易である。 According to the foaming device 100 of the embodiment, the effervescent beverage B in the container C can be foamed simply by placing the container C on the support portion 10 of the foaming device 100, so the operation is very simple. . In addition, the foaming device 100 of the embodiment is less likely to adhere to the foaming beverage, so maintenance of the foaming device 100 is easy. Further, according to the foaming device 100 of the embodiment, liquid such as water for transmitting vibration is not required, so maintenance and handling of the foaming device 100 are easy.
　発明は上記の実施形態に制限されるものではなく、発明の要旨の範囲内で、種々の変形・変更が可能である。 The invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and changes are possible within the scope of the invention.
１０：支持部、１２：リング溝、２０：振動伝達部、２２：スプリング、３０：ランプ、４０：ハウジング、４５：ガイド機構、５０：検出器、６０：制御部、７０：電源、８０：磁石、１００:発泡装置、Ｃ：容器、Ｂ：発泡性飲料、ＢＢ：泡、Ｇ：容器 10: support part, 12: ring groove, 20: vibration transmission part, 22: spring, 30: lamp, 40: housing, 45: guide mechanism, 50: detector, 60: control part, 70: power supply, 80: magnet , 100: Foaming device, C: Container, B: Effervescent beverage, BB: Foam, G: Container

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  1. 　容器の中の発泡性飲料を発泡させる発泡装置であって、
    　前記容器の底部を支持する支持部と、
    　前記支持部によって支持された前記容器の前記底部に接触して前記底部に振動を伝達する振動伝達部と、
    　前記容器が前記支持部の上に置かれたことに応答して前記振動伝達部を起動する制御部と、
    　を備えることを特徴とする発泡装置。     A foaming device for foaming a sparkling beverage in a container, comprising:
    a support that supports the bottom of the container;
    a vibration transmitting portion that contacts the bottom portion of the container supported by the support portion and transmits vibration to the bottom portion;
    a controller that activates the vibration transmitter in response to the container being placed on the support;
    A foaming device comprising:
  2. 　前記振動伝達部が昇降可能なように前記振動伝達部をガイドするガイド機構と、
    　前記支持部の上に置かれた容器から受ける力による前記振動伝達部の降下を検出する検出器と、を備え、
    　前記制御部は、前記検出器による検出結果に応じて前記振動伝達部を起動する、
    　ことを特徴とする請求項１に記載の発泡装置。     a guide mechanism that guides the vibration transmission unit so that the vibration transmission unit can move up and down;
    a detector that detects the descent of the vibration transmission part due to the force received from the container placed on the support part,
    The control unit activates the vibration transmission unit according to a detection result of the detector.
    The foaming device according to claim 1, characterized in that:
  3. 　前記支持部は、前記容器の前記底部に係合するリング溝を含み、
    　前記振動伝達部は、前記リング溝によって規定される円の中央部に配置されている、
    　ことを特徴とする請求項２に記載の発泡装置。     the support includes a ring groove that engages the bottom of the container;
    The vibration transmitting portion is arranged at the center of a circle defined by the ring groove,
    The foaming device according to claim 2, characterized in that:
  4. 　前記振動伝達部の上面は、上方に向かって凸の形状を有する、
    　ことを特徴とする請求項１乃至３のいずれか１項に記載の発泡装置。     The upper surface of the vibration transmitting portion has an upwardly convex shape,
    The foaming device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that:
  5. 　前記振動伝達部の前記上面は、曲面を有する、
    　ことを特徴とする請求項４に記載の発泡装置。     wherein the upper surface of the vibration transmitting section has a curved surface;
    The foaming device according to claim 4, characterized in that:
  6. 　前記振動伝達部の前記上面は、円錐形状を有する、
    　ことを特徴とする請求項４に記載の発泡装置。     the upper surface of the vibration transmitting section has a conical shape,
    The foaming device according to claim 4, characterized in that:
  7. 　前記制御部は、前記振動伝達部が発生する振動を調整する調整部を含む、
    　ことを特徴とする請求項１乃至６のいずれか１項に記載の発泡装置。     The control unit includes an adjustment unit that adjusts vibration generated by the vibration transmission unit.
    The foaming device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that:
  8. 　前記調整部は、前記振動伝達部が発生する振動の周波数を調整する、
    　ことを特徴とする請求項７に記載の発泡装置。     The adjustment unit adjusts the frequency of vibration generated by the vibration transmission unit.
    The foaming device according to claim 7, characterized in that:
  9. 　前記調整部は、前記振動伝達部が発生する振動の強度を調整する、
    　ことを特徴とする請求項７に記載の発泡装置。     The adjustment unit adjusts the intensity of vibration generated by the vibration transmission unit.
    The foaming device according to claim 7, characterized in that:
  10. 　前記容器の中の発泡性飲料の量が所定量を超えていることを検知するセンサを更に備え、
    　前記容器の中の発泡性飲料の量が前記所定量を超えていることを前記センサが示している場合に、前記制御部は、前記容器が前記支持部の上に置かれたとしても前記振動伝達部を起動しない、
    　ことを特徴とする請求項１乃至９のいずれか１項に記載の発泡装置。     further comprising a sensor for detecting that the amount of sparkling beverage in the container exceeds a predetermined amount;
    When the sensor indicates that the amount of fizzy beverage in the container exceeds the predetermined amount, the controller causes the vibration even if the container is placed on the support. Do not start the transmission part,
    The foaming device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that:
  11. 　前記振動伝達部および前記制御部を駆動する電源と、
    　前記支持部、前記振動伝達部、前記制御部および前記電源を保持するハウジングを更に備え、
    　前記ハウジングの底部に対する正射影において、前記支持部と前記電源とは別の領域に配置されている、
    　ことを特徴とする請求項１乃至１０のいずれか１項に記載の発泡装置。     a power source that drives the vibration transmission unit and the control unit;
    further comprising a housing that holds the support portion, the vibration transmission portion, the control portion, and the power source;
    the support and the power source are arranged in separate areas in orthogonal projection onto the bottom of the housing;
    The foaming device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that:
  12. 　前記振動伝達部が動作していることを示すランプを更に備え、
    　前記ハウジングの底部に対する正射影において、前記ランプは、前記電源が配置された領域に配置されている、
    　ことを特徴とする請求項１１に記載の発泡装置。     further comprising a lamp indicating that the vibration transmission unit is operating;
    in orthogonal projection onto the bottom of the housing, the lamp is located in the area where the power source is located;
    12. The foaming device according to claim 11, characterized in that:
  13. 　前記ハウジングに磁石が設けられている、
    　ことを特徴とする請求項１１又は１２に記載の発泡装置。     a magnet is provided in the housing;
    13. The foaming device according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that:
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