WO2022019384A1 - Appareil pour préparer une boisson fermentée - Google Patents

Appareil pour préparer une boisson fermentée Download PDF

Info

Publication number
WO2022019384A1
WO2022019384A1 PCT/KR2020/014848 KR2020014848W WO2022019384A1 WO 2022019384 A1 WO2022019384 A1 WO 2022019384A1 KR 2020014848 W KR2020014848 W KR 2020014848W WO 2022019384 A1 WO2022019384 A1 WO 2022019384A1
Authority
WO
WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
fermented beverage
flow path
pack
stock solution
keg
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Ceased
Application number
PCT/KR2020/014848
Other languages
English (en)
Korean (ko)
Inventor
강태일
이원석
정창훈
강병규
이승철
김윤상
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Inthekeg Inc
Original Assignee
Inthekeg Inc
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Inthekeg Inc filed Critical Inthekeg Inc
Publication of WO2022019384A1 publication Critical patent/WO2022019384A1/fr
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Ceased legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C12—BIOCHEMISTRY; BEER; SPIRITS; WINE; VINEGAR; MICROBIOLOGY; ENZYMOLOGY; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING
    • C12C—BEER; PREPARATION OF BEER BY FERMENTATION; PREPARATION OF MALT FOR MAKING BEER; PREPARATION OF HOPS FOR MAKING BEER
    • C12C13/00—Brewing devices, not covered by a single group of C12C1/00 - C12C12/04
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
    • A47J31/44—Parts or details or accessories of beverage-making apparatus
    • A47J31/46—Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/08—Details
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/08—Details
    • B67D1/0801—Details of beverage containers, e.g. casks, kegs
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/08—Details
    • B67D1/0801—Details of beverage containers, e.g. casks, kegs
    • B67D1/0808—Closing means, e.g. bungholes, barrel bungs
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/08—Details
    • B67D1/10—Pump mechanism
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/08—Details
    • B67D1/12—Flow or pressure control devices or systems, e.g. valves, gas pressure control, level control in storage containers
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C12—BIOCHEMISTRY; BEER; SPIRITS; WINE; VINEGAR; MICROBIOLOGY; ENZYMOLOGY; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING
    • C12C—BEER; PREPARATION OF BEER BY FERMENTATION; PREPARATION OF MALT FOR MAKING BEER; PREPARATION OF HOPS FOR MAKING BEER
    • C12C11/00—Fermentation processes for beer
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C12—BIOCHEMISTRY; BEER; SPIRITS; WINE; VINEGAR; MICROBIOLOGY; ENZYMOLOGY; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING
    • C12C—BEER; PREPARATION OF BEER BY FERMENTATION; PREPARATION OF MALT FOR MAKING BEER; PREPARATION OF HOPS FOR MAKING BEER
    • C12C11/00—Fermentation processes for beer
    • C12C11/003—Fermentation of beerwort
    • C12C11/006—Fermentation tanks therefor
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D2001/0095—Constructional details
    • B67D2001/0096—Means for pressurizing liquid
    • B67D2001/0097—Means for pressurizing liquid using a pump
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D2001/0095—Constructional details
    • B67D2001/0096—Means for pressurizing liquid
    • B67D2001/0098—Means for pressurizing liquid using a gas
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/08—Details
    • B67D1/0801—Details of beverage containers, e.g. casks, kegs
    • B67D2001/0822—Pressurised rigid containers, e.g. kegs, figals

Definitions

  • 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 manufacturing a homemade fermented beverage without professional knowledge or brewing equipment, and a manufacturing method thereof.
  • Beer is an alcoholic beverage made from malt made by sprouting barley, filtering the juice, adding hops, and fermenting it with yeast.
  • This beer production method consists of a step of producing wort by boiling malt, a step of fermenting the wort by supplying yeast, and a step of aging the fermented beer, which is sold in supermarkets or marts. Beer is sterilized for distribution and storage of the beer prepared as above, and then goes through a process of being put into bottles or cans.
  • craft beer is a beer with live yeast, and refers to a unique beer that is produced directly to enhance the taste and aroma of beer. Depending on whether hops are added, it is possible to manufacture more than 100,000 different types of craft beer.
  • the conventional beer manufacturing apparatus produces a large amount of wort at a time and ferments large-capacity beer in one tank. There was a problem that the quality of beer was deteriorated because it had to be stored for a long time.
  • Korean Patent Application No. 10-2017-0119868 discloses a beer manufacturing apparatus capable of manufacturing an appropriate amount of craft beer and producing various types of craft beer. has been initiated
  • the prior patent does not consider the viewpoint of the dispenser, such as how the manufactured beer is taken out, only considering the manufacturing viewpoint of craft beer. Therefore, the prior patent does not consider the flow path through which beer is taken out and the viewpoint of cleaning or sterilizing the flow path.
  • the prior patent discloses a flow path through which gas and wort move during the beer manufacturing process.
  • the movement of wort is generated by driving the pump.
  • the characteristics of the pump are not considered optimally. Therefore, the durability of the pump is reduced or the probability of malfunction is relatively high.
  • a delay may occur during operation of the pump, and thus accurate flow control may not be easy.
  • the prior patent discloses a feature of discharging the gas generated during the beer manufacturing process by branching it from the gas line. In this case, residues or bubbles may be discharged together with the gas, and thus a problem of contamination around the discharge unit may occur.
  • infusing for adding flavor or flavor to wort is performed through an infusing tank. That is, the infusing component is accommodated in the infusing tank, and the wort is supplied to the infusing tank so that the infusing component is immersed or brewed in the wort in the infusing tank.
  • the installation of the infusing tank may be maintained until the production and consumption of beer are completed, and therefore, after a long period of time, the liquid is solidified inside the infusing tank and there is a possibility that it will be attached to the inside of the infusing tank.
  • the infusing tank is also used for infusing, but can also be used for cleaning, sterilizing or descaling the flow path for brewing beer. Therefore, after cleaning the inside of the infusing tank when cleaning, sterilizing, or descaling the flow path, washing water is placed inside the infusing tank.
  • a long time elapses until the infusing tank is washed after the end of the infusing process there may be a problem in that it is not easy to clean the infusing tank.
  • beer is a fermented beverage
  • alcohol such as wine or makgeolli is also a fermented beverage.
  • the manufacturing methods of beer, wine, and makgeori may be similar.
  • the manufacturing method of a fermented beverage such as kombucha, which is made by adding SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria & yeast) beneficial bacteria to an undiluted solution of green tea or black tea infused with sugar, may be similar.
  • Fermented beverages such as wine, makgeolli, and kombucha, like beer, are not manufactured uniformly, but need to be manufactured in a variety of ways according to the tastes and preferences of consumers or manufacturers.
  • An object of the present invention is to basically solve the problems of the prior art.
  • the present invention is intended to provide a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus and manufacturing method capable of independently manufacturing a plurality of fermented beverages and independently washing.
  • a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus and manufacturing method capable of smooth movement of raw liquid and gas in the fermented beverage manufacturing process, and improved durability and accurate flow control of a pump driven for moving the undiluted liquid would like to provide
  • An object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and method for manufacturing a fermented beverage capable of effectively cleaning a flow path module through which an undiluted solution and gas are moved during the manufacturing process of the fermented beverage.
  • a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus and manufacturing method that can relatively increase the fermented beverage manufacturing capacity by securing extraction convenience by taking out a plurality of fermented beverages through a single cock and simplifying the extraction structure would like to provide
  • chambers are formed up and down along the circumferential direction of the rotatable case, the fermented beverage is taken out through a specific upper chamber (dispensing chamber), and the lower chamber (common chamber) of the dispensing chamber is shared configuration It is intended to provide a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus and manufacturing method that can flexibly cope with various usage scenarios by arranging them.
  • the present invention is intended to provide a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus and manufacturing method that can be easily purchased and used like home appliances at home or a business.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for manufacturing fermented beverages.
  • a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus capable of facilitating washing of the intermediate tank by preventing the stock solution or the additive component from being fixed in advance in the intermediate tank for supplying the additive component to the fermented beverage stock solution. would like to provide
  • the present invention is intended to provide a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus that can effectively exclude the mixing of external air in the fermented beverage manufacturing process.
  • a simple and convenient fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus is provided by mounting an additive pack when manufacturing a fermented beverage using an intermediate tank connection part (intermediate coupler or intermediate tank cap) required for cleaning the flow module.
  • a coupler provided to be coupled with the cap of the keg for accommodating the stock solution; an intermediate coupler provided to be coupled to an additive pack containing an additive component; a stock solution flow path provided between the coupler and the intermediate coupler so that the stock solution flows; a tube connecting the middle coupler and the inside of the addition pack; and a pump provided on the undiluted solution flow path to flow the undiluted solution in both directions between the keg and the additive pack in order to supply the undiluted solution in the keg to the inside of the addition pack and then recover it to the inside of the keg.
  • a device may be provided.
  • the tube may be provided integrally with the addition pack by penetrating from the outside to the inside.
  • the tube When the tube is coupled to the intermediate coupler and the addition pack, the tube may be inserted into the addition pack.
  • It may be formed integrally with the intermediate coupler or may be detachably provided on the intermediate coupler.
  • the coupling between the intermediate coupler and the addition pack is a sealing coupling so that the inflow of air from the outside into the inside of the addition pack and the inside of the undiluted solution flow path is blocked.
  • the addition pack is formed so that the internal volume increases when the stock solution is first introduced into the addition pack, and the internal volume decreases when the stock solution inside is discharged.
  • the additive pack preferably includes a flexible container made of a vinyl or aluminum foil material.
  • a sponge structure may be provided inside the flexible container to prevent the inner surfaces of the flexible container from adhering to each other when the undiluted solution inside the flexible container is sucked to the outside.
  • the addition pack may include a channel which is provided on the radially outer side of the tube inside the addition pack, prevents the inner surfaces of the addition pack from adhering to each other during compression, and guides the stock solution in the radial direction.
  • the additive component may include at least one of a yeast component and an infusing component.
  • the additive component may be a yeast component different from the yeast component of the keg cap, or may be an infusing component.
  • a coupler provided to be coupled with the cap of the keg for accommodating the stock solution; an intermediate tank cap provided to be coupled to an additive pack for accommodating an additive; an intermediate coupler provided to be coupled to the intermediate tank cap; a stock solution flow path provided between the coupler and the intermediate coupler so that the stock solution flows; an intermediate tank having an accommodating space therein and provided to be coupled to the intermediate tank cap; and a pump provided on the undiluted solution flow path to flow the undiluted solution in both directions between the keg and the additive pack in order to supply the undiluted solution in the keg to the inside of the addition pack and then recover it to the inside of the keg.
  • a device may be provided.
  • the intermediate tank cap and the addition pack are coupled, the intermediate tank and the intermediate tank cap are coupled, so that the addition pack may be accommodated in the intermediate tank.
  • the coupling between the intermediate coupler, the intermediate tank cap, and the addition pack is a sealing coupling so that the inflow of air from the outside into the inside of the addition pack and the inside of the undiluted solution flow path is blocked.
  • the addition pack is formed so that the internal volume increases when the stock solution is first introduced into the addition pack, and the internal volume decreases when the stock solution inside is discharged.
  • the additive pack includes a flexible container, and a channel is provided inside the flexible container to prevent the inner surfaces of the flexible container from adhering to each other and provide a passage for the stock solution when the undiluted solution inside the flexible container is sucked to the outside. It is preferable to be
  • It may include a tube connecting the inside of the intermediate tank cap and the addition pack.
  • the tube may be provided integrally with the addition pack by penetrating from the outside to the inside.
  • the tube is inserted into the addition pack when the intermediate tank cap and the addition pack are combined.
  • the tube is formed integrally with the intermediate tank cap or is detachably provided on the intermediate tank cap.
  • the intermediate tank cap is connected to and communicated with the intermediate tank containing the cleaning liquid during cleaning of the undiluted liquid flow path, and is connected to and communicated with the addition pack when manufacturing fermented beverages.
  • the tube can be connected to the intermediate tank cap both for cleaning and for preparing fermented beverages. During washing, the washing liquid can be effectively sucked from the inside of the intermediate tank, and the infused stock solution can be effectively sucked when manufacturing fermented beverages as well.
  • the tube may be separated from the intermediate tank cap during the manufacture of fermented beverages.
  • the infused stock solution can be effectively sucked by the channel structure inside the additive pack and the compression characteristics of the additive pack.
  • a coupler provided to be coupled with the cap of the keg for accommodating the stock solution; an intermediate coupler provided to be coupled to an additive pack containing an additive component; a stock solution flow path provided between the coupler and the intermediate coupler so that the stock solution flows; and a pump provided on the stock solution flow path to flow the stock solution in both directions
  • the addition pack includes a pack hose penetrating from the outside to the inside, and the intermediate coupler is provided to be coupled to the pack hose
  • a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus may be provided.
  • the stock solution may be introduced into the addition pack from the inside of the keg and may be introduced into the keg from the inside of the addition pack.
  • the additive component When the stock solution flows from the keg into the additive pack, the additive component is immersed in the stock solution inside the additive pack. After a certain period of time, the added ingredients are dissolved in the undiluted solution, or the flavor or flavor of the added ingredients is exuded from the undiluted solution. After that, the stock solution inside the addition pack is introduced into the keg.
  • the stock solution inside the keg When the stock solution inside the keg is supplied to the additive pack or supplied from the additive pack, the stock solution inside the keg flows. Therefore, the stock solution inside the keg is mixed evenly. In other words, a separate process is not required to mix the stock solution inside the keg, and the stock solution inside the keg is automatically mixed in the process of supplying and recovering the stock solution through the operation of the pump.
  • the stock solution flow cycle between the keg and the additive pack may be performed multiple times.
  • the coupling between the intermediate coupler and the pack hose is a sealing coupling so that the inflow of air from the outside into the inside of the additive pack and the inside of the undiluted solution flow path is blocked. Therefore, when the pump is driven in both directions, only the undiluted solution flows, and external air can be blocked from flowing into the undiluted solution flow path.
  • the addition pack is preferably formed so that the internal volume increases when the stock solution is first introduced into the addition pack. That is, the additive pack may be formed in the form of a vacuum pack. In addition, the inside of the additive pack is filled with nitrogen to effectively prevent oxidation of the additive component inside the additive pack during the distribution process or storage process.
  • the compressed form of the additive pack is combined with the intermediate coupler, it is possible to effectively exclude the inflow of external air into the additive pack during the combining process. And, as the undiluted solution is introduced, the compressed additive pack expands to accommodate the undiluted solution.
  • the addition pack may be formed so that the internal volume decreases when the stock solution inside is discharged. That is, the inside of the additive pack may be compressed by suction, and substantially the entire undiluted solution may be discharged to the outside of the additive pack during this process. Through this, it is possible to secure the maximum effect of the addition of the additive component.
  • the additive component is a solid component and may include at least one of a yeast component and an infusing component.
  • the addition of yeast is essential.
  • the addition of the infusing component may be optional depending on the type of fermented beverage. Therefore, depending on the type of fermented beverage to be manufactured, the type of additional ingredients accommodated in the additive pack may vary.
  • the position for supplying the additive to the production of fermented beverages may vary.
  • the additive pack may include a flexible container formed of a vinyl or aluminum foil material.
  • a sponge structure may be provided inside the flexible container to prevent the inner surfaces of the flexible container from adhering to each other when the undiluted solution inside the flexible container is sucked to the outside.
  • the sponge structure is compressed upon suction but has a predetermined thickness upon compression. Accordingly, while the sponge structure is compressed, it is possible to adsorb the remaining solid additive components and discharge only the liquid component.
  • the sponge structure may be replaced with an incompressible structure in the form of a mesh. Since the incompressible structure has a predetermined thickness, it is possible to prevent the inner surfaces of the flexible container from being in close contact with each other when the flexible container is compressed.
  • a coupler provided to be coupled with the cap of the keg for accommodating the stock solution; an intermediate coupler provided to be coupled to the cap of the intermediate tank having an accommodating space therein; a stock solution flow path provided between the coupler and the intermediate coupler so that the stock solution flows; and a pump provided on the stock solution flow path to flow the stock solution in both directions, wherein the intermediate tank is provided to contain an additive pack accommodating an additive component, and the cap of the intermediate tank moves from the outside to the inside of the additive pack.
  • a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus may be provided, characterized in that it is provided to be coupled with a perforated pack hose.
  • the cap of the intermediate tank is provided to be coupled to the intermediate tank after being coupled to the pack hose, and the pack hose communicates with the intermediate coupler through the cap of the intermediate tank.
  • the addition pack is accommodated in the intermediate tank, but the addition pack is directly communicated with the stock solution flow path through the intermediate tank coupler, and the inside of the intermediate tank is not directly communicated with the stock solution flow path.
  • gas flows between the coupler and the intermediate coupler, and may include a gas flow path provided independently of the stock solution flow path.
  • the flow module may be referred to as a flow path module including the undiluted solution flow path and the gas flow path.
  • the flow module may be provided to correspond to one keg. That is, when manufacturing a fermented beverage through a plurality of kegs, the flow module may be provided with the same number of kegs.
  • the stock solution passage connected to the intermediate coupler communicates with the inside of the addition pack through the pack hose, and the gas passage connected with the intermediate coupler communicates with the interior of the intermediate tank through the cap of the intermediate tank.
  • the inside of the intermediate tank does not come into contact with the stock solution. That is, the undiluted solution solidifies on the inner wall of the intermediate tank and does not adhere.
  • a small amount of undiluted solution or solid components may be introduced into the intermediate tank through the gas flow path. That is, in the process of relieving the overpressure of the gas flow path, the stock solution inside the keg may be introduced into the micro-intermediate tank through the gas flow path.
  • the stock solution inside the keg may be introduced into the micro-intermediate tank through the gas flow path.
  • it means that a small amount of the undiluted solution can be effectively prevented from being discharged into the intermediate tank without being discharged to the outside.
  • a vent for discharging gas to the outside is provided in the cap of the intermediate tank.
  • the gas valve for opening and closing the gas flow path may be opened.
  • a pump with excellent specifications can be used.
  • the pressure differential across both ends of the pump may allow a sharp increase to occur.
  • the gas valve may be closed, and thus external air may not be introduced through the vent. Accordingly, it is possible to effectively prevent even a small amount of external air from being introduced into the flow path module. This is because expansion and expansion of the additive pack is possible when the pump is driven, and the inside of the additive pack communicates only with the undiluted solution flow path.
  • the carbon dioxide supplied to the gas flow path is preferably supplied into the keg through the coupler.
  • the carbon dioxide is supplied into the keg at a set pressure. That is, the valve of the undiluted solution flow path is closed to maintain a set pressure between the inside of the keg and the carbon dioxide flow path while the undiluted solution flow path is closed. Therefore, it is possible to effectively control the concentration of carbon dioxide in the fermented beverage by controlling only the temperature in the fermented beverage manufacturing process.
  • the control of the temperature is performed by the controller, but the supply pressure of carbon dioxide may be manually set by the user. If the supply pressure is constant, the dissolved concentration of carbon dioxide increases as the temperature decreases.
  • the coupling between the intermediate coupler and the cap of the intermediate tank and the coupling of the cap of the intermediate tank and the pack hose are sealing coupling so that the inflow of air from the outside into the inside of the additive pack and the inside of the undiluted solution flow path is blocked.
  • the additive component may include at least one of a yeast component and an infusing component.
  • the addition pack expands when the stock solution is first introduced into the addition pack to increase the internal volume.
  • the additive pack may include a flexible container formed of a vinyl or aluminum foil material.
  • a mesh structure is provided inside the flexible container to prevent the inner surfaces of the flexible container from adhering to each other when the undiluted solution inside the flexible container is sucked to the outside.
  • the mesh structure may be a compressible sponge structure.
  • a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus and manufacturing method capable of smooth movement of undiluted solution and gas in the fermented beverage manufacturing process, and improved durability and accurate flow control of a pump driven for undiluted solution movement can provide
  • a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus and manufacturing method that can relatively increase the fermented beverage manufacturing capacity by securing extraction convenience by taking out a plurality of fermented beverages through a single cock and simplifying the extraction structure can provide
  • chambers are formed up and down along the circumferential direction of the rotatable case, and the fermented beverage is taken out through a specific upper chamber (dispensing chamber), and the lower chamber (common chamber) of the dispensing chamber is shared configuration By placing them, it is possible to provide a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus and manufacturing method that can flexibly cope with various usage scenarios.
  • a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus and manufacturing method that can be easily purchased and used like home appliances at home or a business.
  • a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus and manufacturing method capable of simultaneously producing different fermented beverages and taking out each of the manufactured fermented beverages.
  • the cold air supply structure can be simplified.
  • a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus capable of facilitating washing of the intermediate tank by preventing the stock solution or additive components from being fixed in advance in the intermediate tank for supplying the additive ingredients to the fermented beverage stock solution.
  • a simple and convenient fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus is provided by mounting an additive pack when manufacturing fermented beverages using an intermediate tank connection part (intermediate coupler or intermediate tank cap) required for cleaning the flow module. can do.
  • FIG. 1 shows a fermented liquor manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 shows the assembly process of the fermented liquor manufacturing apparatus of Figure 1, showing the fermented liquor manufacturing apparatus before some cell cases are combined,
  • FIG. 3 shows a cell case forming the case, a flow path module and a keg support provided inside the cell case are disassembled;
  • FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the lower cell frame, hinge, cell case, door, decoration panel and duct are arranged and combined;
  • FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a state in which the tegoration panel, the cell case, and the lower cell frame are combined through the hinge,
  • FIG. 6 schematically shows a horizontal cross-section of the fermented liquor manufacturing apparatus based on the inner cell case and the evaporator assembly
  • FIG. 11 shows a flow path configuration for taking out a plurality of fermented liquors through a single dispenser assembly
  • FIG. 13 schematically shows a first cleaning process for cleaning flow paths including a flow path module
  • Figure 16 shows a state in which the connector (intermediate tank coupler or intermediate tank cap) and the additive pack are connected
  • FIG. 18 shows a connector (intermediate tank coupler or intermediate tank cap) that can be used in another embodiment of the additive pack,
  • FIG. 19 shows a state in which the connector shown in FIG. 18 and the additive pack are combined
  • the fermented beverage described in the present specification is prepared by fermenting a stock solution such as wort, such as beer or makgeolli, and in the present specification, for convenience, beer is assumed as an example of the fermented beverage. Terms based on beer may be described, but this embodiment is not limited to beer, which is an example of a fermented beverage.
  • the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus 1 may include a case 2 and a plurality of doors 10 forming an outer shape.
  • the case 2 may include a machine room housing 5 .
  • the machine room housing 5 may be located on the upper portion of the fermented beverage manufacturing device (1). That is, the machine room housing 5 may be provided to form the machine room and to protect the internal components of the machine room from the outside.
  • the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus 1 may consist of a plurality of cells.
  • Each cell may include a chamber, and may be distinguished from each other according to the function of the chamber, and may be divided into a keg cell, an extraction cell, and a common cell.
  • Each cell may constitute part of the case 2 . That is, a plurality of cells may be engaged with each other to form a support structure of the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus. A cell is formed through a cell case. Details on this will be described later.
  • a container for accommodating the undiluted liquid of the fermented beverage may be referred to as a keg.
  • the raw liquid of the fermented beverage goes through a manufacturing process to become a fermented beverage, and the fermented beverage may also be accommodated in the same keg.
  • the chamber in which the keg is provided may be referred to as a keg chamber 10 .
  • a fermented beverage may be prepared and stored from the stock solution through the keg provided in the keg chamber 10 .
  • a plurality of keg chambers 10 may be provided.
  • a keg is provided for each keg chamber, so that different types of fermented beverages can be prepared.
  • the production of the fermented beverage through the keg chamber 10 may be made independently of each other. Therefore, different fermented beverages can be prepared at the same time.
  • each keg chamber includes a flow path module.
  • the chamber for taking out the manufactured fermented beverage to the outside may be referred to as the ejection chamber 20 or the dispenser chamber.
  • a dispenser assembly 100 for dispensing the fermented beverage is provided inside the dispensing chamber 20 .
  • the fermented beverage prepared in the plurality of keg chambers 10 may be taken out through a single dispenser assembly 100 . That is, a single ejection chamber 20 may be provided. In addition, a single dispenser assembly 100 may be provided in the single ejection chamber 20 , and a single cock may be provided in the single dispenser assembly 100 . A fermented beverage selected from among a plurality of fermented beverages may be taken out through a single coke.
  • the plurality of chambers may include the common chamber 30 as well as the keg chamber 10 and the ejection chamber 20 .
  • the common chamber 30 may be a chamber for accommodating components such as a configuration for cleaning the dispenser assembly or a carbon dioxide tank required for taking out the fermented beverage after manufacturing the fermented beverage. That is, it can be said that a plurality of independently provided keg chambers 10 or chambers connected to the ejection chamber 20 are accommodated.
  • the aforementioned machine room 40 may be provided with components for performing a cooling cycle. These cooling cycle configurations are sufficiently durable. In addition, they are configurations that do not require frequent user access. Therefore, the machine room 40 can be located in the upper portion of the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus (1).
  • the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus 1 may have a hexagonal cross section.
  • a chamber may be formed on the upper part and the lower part of one surface, respectively. Since it has a total of 6 sides, a total of 12 chambers may be provided along the circumference of the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus. That is, a total of 6 chambers are formed in the first layer along the circumferential direction, and a total of 6 chambers are formed in the second layer along the circumferential direction. It is preferable that the size and position of the cell case in which the chamber is formed are symmetrical to each other. Therefore, the hexagon is preferably a regular hexagon.
  • the ten chambers may be the keg chamber 10 , one may be the ejection chamber 20 , and the other may be the common chamber 30 .
  • a single extraction chamber and a single common chamber may be formed, and the remaining chambers may be formed as keg chambers. This is because, if a plurality of ejection chambers or common chambers are provided, the number of keg chambers is reduced by that amount, so that the production capacity of the fermented beverage is inevitably reduced.
  • the keg chamber 10 is a space for producing a fermented beverage, it can be said that it is a space that requires heating or cooling. Therefore, it must be insulated from the outside, and for this purpose, the door 3 is provided. That is, a door for opening and closing the chamber may be provided.
  • the door 3 is preferably formed as an insulating door, and a door 3 may be provided for each keg chamber 10 . Through this, independent cooling and independent heating can be performed.
  • the common chamber 30 may be a space accommodating a carbon dioxide tank or a drain tank. It is undesirable for these components to be exposed to the outside. Accordingly, the door 3 for opening and closing the common chamber 30 may also be provided.
  • the door of the common chamber may also be an insulated door, but may not be an insulated door because temperature control inside the chamber may be unnecessary.
  • the extraction chamber 20 is a chamber for taking out the manufactured fermented beverage. Therefore, it is the chamber that the user accesses the most. And, in order to take out the fermented beverage, the user must hold a container such as a drinking cup and insert the container into the chamber. Therefore, for ease of use, it is preferable that the ejection chamber 20 is not provided with a door.
  • the frequency of the user approaching the keg chamber 10 is relatively very low. That is, it will be common for the user to approach the keg chamber when replacing the keg, and it will take a relatively long time to manufacture and consume the fermented beverage from the installed keg.
  • the frequency at which the user approaches the common chamber 30 is greater than that of the keg chamber 10 and less than that of the ejection chamber 20 .
  • the maintenance frequency of relatively common components such as replacement of the carbon dioxide tank or cleaning of the drain tank, may be high. Therefore, by forming the common chamber 30 in the lower portion of the ejection chamber 20, it is possible to implement an optimized chamber arrangement according to the frequency of use of the user. This is because the ejection chamber 20 and the common chamber 30 can be exposed in front of the user's movement.
  • the ejection chamber 20 be positioned above the common chamber 30 . That is, by positioning the dispenser assembly 100 according to the average height of the user, it is possible to take out the fermented beverage very easily.
  • the machine room in the lower part of the chambers.
  • the height of the dispenser assembly 100 since the height of the dispenser assembly 100 has to be relatively high, it may not be easy to take it out.
  • the machine room is formed as an empty space inside, and cooling cycle components are provided therein. Therefore, it is not preferable to allow the machine room itself to support the vertical load.
  • the machine room chamber can be formed similarly to the common chamber.
  • the number of keke chambers is inevitably reduced, thereby reducing the production capacity of the fermented beverage.
  • the keg chamber 10 When the positions of the ejection chamber 20 and the common chamber 30 are fixed, access to the keg chamber 10 may not be easy. For example, in order to access the keg chamber 10 located on the rear surface of the extraction chamber 20, the user needs to move to the rear surface of the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus (1). In this case, a space accessible by the user through the entire circumference of the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus 1 is required. That is, an excessively large installation space is required.
  • the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus 1 may be provided rotatably with respect to the ground. That is, it may be sufficient even if the user's access space is secured only in front of the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus (1). This is because, when the user approaches the specific keg chamber, the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus 1 can be rotated so that the specific keg chamber can be positioned in front of the user. Therefore, a relatively small installation space is required. In other words, only a space that the user can access only from the front side, such as a refrigerator, may be required.
  • the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus (1) may include a caster (8) for facilitating horizontal movement because it may be relatively heavy.
  • the caster (8) may be coupled to the bottom frame (7).
  • a lower cell frame 6 may be provided above the bottom frame 7 .
  • the lower cell frame 6 may be formed to face the bottom frame 7 .
  • a circular thrust bearing may be provided between the bottom frame 7 and the lower shell frame 6 . That is, the thrust bearing rotatably supports the vertical load transmitted through the lower shell frame 6 .
  • the lower cell frame 6 and the bottom frame 7 are provided to be vertically spaced apart due to the bearing.
  • the lower cell frame 6 can rotate while the bottom frame 7 is fixed.
  • This rotation means that the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus 1 except for the bottom frame 7 and the casters can rotate horizontally. Therefore, since it is unnecessary to secure an extra installation space, it is possible to increase the usability. This is because the user can access all the chambers through one direction by rotating the fermented beverage maker.
  • Case (2) may include a decoration panel (4) provided in the corner portion.
  • a chamber may be provided up and down with both decoration panels 4 interposed therebetween.
  • the decoration panel 4 may be provided to support a vertical load and a lateral external force.
  • the decoration panel 4 can provide a beautiful design by forming a portion exposed to the outside from the edge of the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus (1).
  • the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus 1 of this embodiment can support the vertical load and the lateral external force by itself due to the engagement between the cell and the cell by applying the independent cell structure as described above. That is, vertical engagement is formed between the first-layer cell case and the second-layer cell case, and the circumferential engagement is performed between the cell cases of each layer, so that the structure can be manufactured very stably. Also, engagement may be performed between the cell cases of each layer in the radial direction through the evaporator assembly.
  • the decoration panel 4 for supporting the vertical load and the lateral external force is unnecessary and can be provided with a decoration panel in terms of design.
  • the decoration panel 4 When the decoration panel 4 performs the function of a pillar supporting a vertical load, the decoration panel 4 may be made of a metal material. Of course, the thickness can also be thick enough to support the vertical load.
  • the thickness may be made sufficiently thin, and it may be possible to manufacture with a material such as synthetic resin or wood rather than a metal material. Therefore, it is possible to obtain effects such as reduction of manufacturing cost, ease of manufacturing, and weight reduction.
  • the case 2 may include a lower cell frame 6 and an upper cell frame 9 . Since the cross section of the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus is hexagonal, the lower cell frame 6 and the upper cell frame 9 may also have a hexagonal shape corresponding thereto.
  • Each corner portion of the hexagon may be provided with a decoration panel (4).
  • the Mosiri portion may be a space in which the front openings of adjacent chambers are spaced apart from each other. Therefore, the decoration panel 4 can be said to be a configuration for shielding such an empty space.
  • the decoration panel 4 may be divided up and down and connected to each other. That is, the upper end of the upper decoration panel 4 may be combined with the upper cell frame 9 , and the lower end of the lower decoration panel 4 may be combined with the lower cell frame 6 . The lower end of the upper decoration panel 4 and the upper end of the lower decoration panel 4 may be combined with each other.
  • the decoration panel 4 may be provided for mounting the door hinge 11 . That is, the hinge 11 is interposed between the upper end of the upper decoration panel 4 and the upper cell frame 9 to perform a coupling therebetween, and between the lower end of the lower decoration panel 4 and the lower cell frame 9 .
  • the hinge 11 is interposed therebetween can be combined.
  • the upper and lower two hinges 11 are interposed between the lower end of the upper decoration panel 4 and the upper end of the lower decoration panel 4, so that coupling between them can be performed.
  • the two hinges 11 may be coupled to the upper cell frame and the lower cell frame, respectively. Accordingly, the hinge can be firmly coupled and fixed.
  • FIG. 3 shows a cell case 60, in particular, a cell case forming a keg chamber.
  • a cell case forming the dispenser chamber or the common chamber may be the same or similar thereto.
  • the cell case 60 may include an outer cell case 61 and an inner cell case 62 . Both the outer cell case 61 and the inner cell case 62 have an open front shape. The inner cell case 62 may be inserted into the front opening of the outer cell case 61 to form the cell case 60 integrally with both.
  • the inner cell case 62 may be formed through injection or vacuum molding. That is, it may be formed of a synthetic resin material. Since the inner cell case 62 forms a chamber, it is possible to increase the texture and the ease of cleaning by forming it with a synthetic resin material.
  • the outer cell case 61 may be manufactured using a steel plate.
  • the outer cell case 61 forms a structure in which the upper surface, the lower surface, and the side surfaces are all connected except for the front opening. That is, the outer cell case 61 itself can support vertical and horizontal loads with one block.
  • the inner cell case 62 may have the same shape as the outer cell case 61 , but the size may be small so that the inner cell case 2 can be inserted and accommodated in the outer cell case.
  • the inner cell case 62 may be inserted into the outer cell case 61 and integrally formed by a foaming process. That is, the cell case 60 forms a single configuration.
  • the foam between the inner cell case 62 and the outer cell case 61 performs a function of improving thermal insulation performance.
  • a type of insulating material other than the foam may be interposed between the inner cell case and the outer cell case. Accordingly, the cell case 60 is combined with the above-described heat insulating door 3 to form an internal space chamber as a heat insulating space.
  • the keg supporter 70 and the flow path module 200 may be provided inside the inner cell case 62 .
  • the flow path module 200 may include a tank coupler 250 , an intermediate tank 260 , a coupler 270 , and a pump 219 .
  • the flow path module 200 may include a module case 219 for accommodating and shielding some components. Details of the keg supporter 70 and the flow path module 200 will be described later.
  • the case 2 of the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus 1 includes a plurality of cell cases 60 . That is, a plurality of cell cases may be stacked vertically and engaged in a circumferential direction to support a vertical load and a horizontal load. Accordingly, a configuration such as a cabinet for accommodating a plurality of cell cases is not required.
  • Figure 2 shows an example in which a total of six cell cases 60 are mounted on the lower portion (1st floor) of the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus 1 . And, an example in which the cell case constituting the ejection chamber is mounted on the upper part (second floor) is shown.
  • the six cell cases 60 are mounted on the lower cell frame 6 , and the six cell cases are mounted again on the upper part, and then the upper cell case is combined with the lower cell frame 9 . can Thereafter, the machine room 40 may be formed.
  • the machine room housing By combining the machine room housing to surround the upper cell frame, the machine room can be formed on the inside of the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus (1).
  • the decoration panel 4 may be coupled first between the lower cell frame 6 and the upper cell frame 9 , and the decoration panel 4 may be coupled after the cell cases 60 are mounted.
  • the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus 1 is a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus 1 through a lower cell frame 6 , a plurality of cell cases 60 interlocking with each other, and an upper cell frame 9 . It is possible to form the case (2) forming the basic outline. Therefore, it is possible to manufacture the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus 1 which is very simple and easy to manufacture. In particular, since chambers that have to have a thermal insulation space can each independently be implemented through the cell case 60 having a thermal insulation wall, it is very easy and simple to secure thermal insulation performance and form the thermal insulation wall.
  • the hinge shaft 11a has a radius than the decoration panel 4 in consideration of the rotation radius of the door 30 It should be located outside the direction.
  • the door hinge 11 may include a hinge bracket 11b and a hinge shaft 11a extending outwardly from the hinge bracket 11b may be provided.
  • the hinge bracket 11b and the hinge shaft 11a may be integrally formed, or the hinge shaft 11a may be coupled to the hinge bracket 11b to form a single hinge assembly.
  • the hinge bracket 11b may be fixedly coupled to the lower cell frame 6 or the upper cell frame 9 through the screw coupling portion 11c. At this time, the hinge bracket (11b) may be combined with the decoration panel (4). That is, the decoration panel 4 may be coupled to the lower cell frame 6 or the upper cell frame 9 through the hinge bracket 11b.
  • the hinge bracket 11b may be coupled to the cell case 50 . Also, by coupling the hinge bracket 11b to the lower cell frame 6 , the cell case 50 may be fixedly coupled to the lower cell frame 6 or the upper cell frame 9 .
  • the cell case 50 is configured to form a chamber therein.
  • the case 2 includes a plurality of cell cases 50 engaged with each other along the circumferential direction.
  • the plurality of cell cases 50 may be stacked in two layers.
  • the cell case is fixedly coupled to the lower cell frame 6 or the upper cell frame 9 through the lower and upper surfaces of the cell case 50 .
  • This fixed coupling may be performed through screws.
  • the cell cases 50 constitute the heat insulating wall
  • the heat insulating performance is deteriorated when the cell case is coupled through the lower surface and the upper surface. Accordingly, it is preferable to allow the cell case 60 to be coupled to the lower cell frame 6 or the upper cell frame 9 while minimizing the coupling portion through the side surface of the cell case.
  • the hinge 11 is moldedly coupled to the cell case 60 and the decoration panel 40, and the hinge 11 is fixed to the cell frames 6 and 9, so the cell case 60 and the decoration panel 40 ) may be fixed to the cell frames 6 and 9 .
  • a total of two hinges 11 are required for the upper and lower two doors 30 . Accordingly, the middle two hinges may or may not be fixed to the cell frames 6 and 9 .
  • the machine room (40).
  • the side of the machine room is shielded through the machine room housing 5 , and the machine room housing 5 may be provided to shield the upper surface of the machine room.
  • the upper surface of the machine room may be opened to enable smooth heat exchange through the condenser.
  • the machine room 40 may include a compressor 450 , a condenser 460 , and a condenser fan 470 .
  • a relatively large power supply (SMPS, 480) can be accommodated in the machine room.
  • the evaporator for supplying cold air to the keg chamber is not located in the machine room. This is because there is a fear that cold air loss may occur because the separation distance between the machine room and each chamber is relatively large. Accordingly, the components associated with the evaporator may be substantially located in the central empty space 50 of the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus 1 .
  • the refrigerant pipe may be provided in the machine room and outside the machine room.
  • the duct 411 is in close contact with the rear wall of the cell case 60 .
  • a defrost water tank 490 may be provided at a lower portion of the duct 411 . It can be seen that the inlet 401 for supplying cold air into the cell case is formed in the duct 411 .
  • the duct 411 , the evaporator 410 , and the defrost water tank 490 form one evaporator assembly 400 .
  • plates 418 may be provided above and below the evaporator assembly, respectively.
  • a cross-section of the plate may be formed to fit into the empty space 50 in a hexagonal shape.
  • An opening is formed in the center of the upper cell frame 9 , ie, an upper portion of the empty space, through which the evaporator assembly 400 can be inserted.
  • the top plate of the evaporator assembly closes the opening.
  • Figure 6 schematically shows a horizontal cross section of the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus.
  • the cell case 60 is provided in close contact along the circumference of the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus.
  • the illustrated cell case 60 is an inner cell case 62 forming a chamber, which are positioned at a predetermined distance from each other in the circumferential direction.
  • the side surfaces of the cell case 60 may be in close contact with each other through the outer cell case 61 .
  • the cell case 60 may be formed in a wide front and narrow rear. In order to secure an access space, the left and right widths are constant from the front to the rear to a certain depth, but the left and right widths may become narrower toward the rear. That is, it may have an approximately trapezoidal cross-section.
  • the sidewall of the cell case 60 may be engaged with the sidewall of the neighboring cell case 60 . And, the cell case 60 may be formed to sufficiently support the vertical load in the form of one block.
  • an empty space 50 is formed in the rear of the cell cases.
  • This space 50 has a hexagonal column shape.
  • the evaporator assembly 400 may be configured using the empty space 50 in the middle of the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus 1 .
  • cold air may be supplied to each chamber through the duct 411 surrounded by the heat insulating material and the evaporator 410 vertically mounted in the duct.
  • the duct 411 may be an insulating wall column in which the evaporator is accommodated.
  • each cell case 60 The side walls of each cell case 60 are engaged with each other, and the rear walls of the cell case are engaged with the duct 411 . Accordingly, the empty space 50 can be automatically formed through engagement with the shape of the cell cases without the need to separately form a space for installing the duct. That is, the cell cases are provided to abut in the vertical direction and the circumferential direction, and may also be provided to abut in the radial direction through the duct 411 in the middle.
  • the empty space 50 is formed in the center of the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus 1, smooth and efficient cold air supply and cold air recovery in the radial direction can be performed.
  • the flow of air to the outside of the empty space 50 may be excluded separately, the loss of cool air may be minimized.
  • the duct 411 itself may be formed of a heat insulating material and at the same time surround the duct with the cell cases 60 having a heat insulating wall.
  • a cold air inlet 401 or a cold air outlet 402 is formed between the duct 411 and the cell case 60 .
  • the duct 411 is provided with an evaporator (410).
  • the keg chamber 10 is formed in the cell case 60 , and the inner wall of the keg chamber 10 is formed by the inner cell case 62 .
  • a front opening 62a is formed in the inner cell case 62 , and sidewalls 62b and 62c are formed on both sides of the rear of the front opening 62a.
  • the front sidewall 62b may be formed so that both sides are substantially parallel to form a wide entrance through the front opening 62b.
  • the rear sidewall 62c may be formed such that the width between both sides becomes narrower toward the rear. That is, a space in the form of a trapezoid that becomes narrower toward the rear may be formed inside the inner cell case 62 by the rear sidewall 62c.
  • the cell case 60 Based on the integral cell case 60 in which the inner cell case 62 is inserted into the outer cell case 61, the cell case 60 has a front opening 61a, an upper wall 61b, and a lower wall 61c. , left and right side walls 61d and 61e, and a rear side wall 61f may be included.
  • the upper wall and the lower wall extend from the top and bottom of the front opening to the rear, respectively, the left and right walls respectively extend from the left and right to the rear of the front opening, and the rear wall is the upper wall, the lower wall, the left wall and the right wall from the rear of the front opening is connected with
  • the left and right walls 61d and 61 are front left and right walls 61d extending rearward substantially parallel to each other on both sides of the front opening, and rear left and right walls extending from the rear of the front left and right walls to the rear wall so that the left and right widths are narrower ( 61e) will be included.
  • the neighboring cell cases 60 can be in close contact with each other in the circumferential direction.
  • the rear wall 62d of the inner cell case 62 is formed as a flat vertical wall, and a fan 490 is mounted at the lower portion so that cold air heat-exchanged from the evaporator can be introduced into the inner cell case. That is, an inlet 401 through which air is introduced may be formed under the rear wall 62d of the inner cell case 62 .
  • an outlet 402 for discharging air cooled inside the inner cell case 62 to the outside of the inner cell case 62 may be formed on the rear wall 62d of the inner cell case 62 .
  • the air discharged through the outlet 402 may be heat-exchanged with the evaporator 410 and then descend, and after heat exchange with the evaporator 410 again, may be introduced into the inner cell case 62 through the inlet 401 .
  • the fan 490 will have to be driven. Accordingly, since the double heat exchanged cold air flows into the chamber, very effective cooling can be performed.
  • the size of the inlet 401 is larger than the size of the outlet 402 for smooth air intake and discharge.
  • the shape of the inlet and the outlet is preferably circular.
  • a cell PCB mounting unit 402 may be provided on a rear wall of the inner cell case 62 .
  • the CellPCB may be mounted on the CellPCB mounting unit.
  • the cell PCB mounting part is provided between the inlet 401 and the outlet 402 . Accordingly, as the PCB is mounted on the path through which the cold air is introduced and discharged, smooth PCB cooling can be performed.
  • a keg support 70 on which a keg can be seated may be provided under the inner cell case 62 .
  • the keg supporter 70 may include a keg seating part 71 , and the keg supporter 70 may include a door sensor 73 and a temperature sensor 72 .
  • the temperature sensor 72 may be provided to be substantially in close contact with the keg seating part 71 . That is, it may be provided to be substantially in close contact with the lower portion of the keg. Therefore, it can be provided to very effectively detect the temperature of the stock solution or fermented beverage inside the most important keg.
  • the flow path module 200 is mounted on the inner side of the inner cell case 62 , and the intermediate tank 260 may also be mounted thereon.
  • the intermediate tank 260 may be a part of the flow path module 200 .
  • the flow path module 200 may include a coupler 270 provided to be coupled to the cap of the keg.
  • the flow path module 200 may include various components such as a pump, a plurality of fittings, a plurality of tubes, and a plurality of valves. However, the flow path module can be manufactured and mounted as a single module, and is preferably formed as a compact module.
  • Cool air is introduced and discharged through the rear wall 62d of the inner cell case 62, and the cell PCB is mounted. Therefore, it is preferable that the air inlet/outlet and the cell PCB are shielded so as not to be exposed to the user.
  • some components of the flow path module 200 provided on the inner cell case 62 are also shielded. That is, only some components such as the coupler 270 or the intermediate tank 260 of the flow path module 200 that need to be operated by the user are provided to be exposed inside the inner cell case 62 , and the rest of the flow path module 200 is It is desirable that the detailed components be shielded.
  • a back cover 90 may be provided in the inner cell case 62 .
  • FIG. 9 shows a back cover
  • FIG. 8 shows a state in which the back cover is mounted to the inner cell case 62 .
  • the back cover 90 has a bent plate shape and may be formed of a steel plate.
  • the front surface of the back cover since the front surface of the back cover is exposed inside the inner cell case 62, it may be made of a stainless steel plate.
  • the back cover may perform a heat plate function. Therefore, it is preferable to make a steel sheet, particularly a stainless steel sheet, not a synthetic resin. Of course, it may be possible to be made of an aluminum material.
  • the back cover 90 is positioned in front of the rear wall 62d of the inner cell case 62 to form a predetermined space in the front and rear. That is, a space is formed between the rear wall 62d and the rear surface of the back cover 90 , and connection lines between the Cell PCB and the sensors 72 and 73 may be provided and shielded using this space. In addition, a space in which the fan 490 is mounted may be formed.
  • the back cover 90 may include a lower plate 93 and an upper plate 91 .
  • a middle plate 92 provided between the lower plate 93 and the upper plate 91 may be included.
  • the left and right widths of the upper plate 91 are greater than the left and right widths of the lower plate 93 , and the left and right widths of the middle plate 92 may increase from the lower plate 93 to the upper plate 91 .
  • the middle plate 92 may be formed in a bent shape between the lower plate 93 and the upper plate 91 , and may be formed in an oblique shape from the rear to the front. Accordingly, the upper plate 91 is positioned more forward than the rear wall 62d compared to the lower plate 93 , so that a larger space can be formed between the rear surface of the upper plate 91 and the rear wall 62d. That is, a larger shielding space may be formed between the rear wall 62d and the upper plate 91 in the upper portion of the inner cell case 62 .
  • a plurality of communication holes may be formed in the middle plate 92 .
  • the communication hole may be formed in the form of a slit 92a. Accordingly, cold air may be introduced from the front to the rear of the back cover and the cold air may be discharged to the outside of the chamber.
  • various configurations may be provided in the space shielded by the upper plate 91 , except for the configuration of the coupler 270 and the intermediate tank 260 of the flow path module 200 .
  • the flow module case 201 constituting the flow module may be mounted on the inner cell case 62 , and the pump 219 and the tube may be accommodated in the flow module case 201 .
  • many components of the flow module may be shielded and fixedly supported through the flow module case 201 and the back cover 90 . That is, components such as the coupler 270 for coupling with the keg and the tank coupler 250 for coupling with the intermediate tank 260 are exposed, and other components may be shielded.
  • an upper portion of the back cover 90 may be coupled to the flow path module case 201 .
  • such a shielding space may be a space for forming a flow path connected to common components as well as independent components inside each chamber. That is, a portion of the fermented beverage flow path or the carbon dioxide flow path to be connected to the flow path module 200 may be located in this shielding space. In addition, after cleaning the flow path module, a portion of the flow path for discharging the cleaning solution or the like may be located in the shielding space.
  • a heater 96 may be provided on the rear surface of the back cover 97 .
  • the heater 96 may be a plate-type heater. That is, the wide surface of the plate may be brought into close contact with the rear surface of the back cover 97 .
  • the heater 96 may be a silicon heater.
  • a thermostat for controlling the heating temperature by the heater 96 may be provided.
  • the thermostat may be provided to be in close contact with the heater 96 .
  • the heater 96 has a function of increasing the temperature inside the chamber during fermentation of the stock solution so that the fermentation is performed smoothly. Accordingly, as the heater 96 is heated, heat can be well transferred to the back cover 90 having a larger area. That is, the back cover may function as a heat diffusion plate. Therefore, heat can be uniformly applied to the inside of the chamber.
  • connecting lines connecting the heater 96 and the thermostat 97 to the cell PCB may be provided through this space.
  • An inlet hole 64 through which cold air flows into the inner cell case 62 may be formed in the lower portion of the back cover 90 , that is, the lower plate 93 .
  • a guide 95 for guiding cold air upwards may be provided at a lower portion of the inlet hole 64 .
  • the guide 95 may be coupled to the lower plate 93 by welding or the like, and the welded joint portion is covered by the keg supporter 70 .
  • the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus 1 may include a coupler holder 275.
  • the coupler holder 275 is a configuration that is selectively coupled with the coupler 270, and is not used in the fermented beverage manufacturing process, fermented beverage storage process, and fermented beverage extraction process.
  • the coupler holder 275 is configured for cleaning the inside of the flow path module 200 and may be coupled to the coupler only during the cleaning process.
  • the coupler holder 275 When the coupler holder 275 is required, there is a possibility that the coupler holder 275 is invisible to the naked eye. This is because it is not a configuration that is always used. For this reason, the coupler holder 275 needs to be always provided inside the keg chamber.
  • a holder mounting portion 275a may be formed on the upper sidewall of the keg chamber.
  • the coupler holder 275 may be fixed to the holder mounting part 275a or may be provided detachably.
  • the coupler 275 may be movably provided inside the keg chamber to be respectively coupled to the keg cap and the coupler holder provided at different positions. That is, it may be provided so as to be able to move to some extent through the tubes forming the undiluted solution flow path and the gas flow path.
  • the coupler holder 275 may be provided to be detachably attached to the holder mounting part 275a using a magnet. If the outer cell case itself is formed of a steel plate, it will be possible to fix the coupler holder using a magnet.
  • the coupler 275 constitutes a path for the fermented beverage and gas to move. It also constitutes a path for the washing liquid to move. Therefore, in the process of using the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus, the coupler 275 should always be coupled to the keg cap or coupler holder.
  • the coupler 275 is provided with a sensor for checking whether such a coupling is present, and when it is confirmed through the sensor that the coupler is coupled to the keg cap or the coupler holder, it can be determined as a normal state.
  • a plurality of cell cases 60 are stacked in upper and lower two layers, and six cell cases are interlocked along the periphery to describe a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus having a total of 12 cell cases. That is, an embodiment of the hexahedral fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus has been described.
  • the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus may have a quadrangular shape or a pentagonal shape, and may have a 7-angle or an octagonal shape.
  • it may be formed in a substantially square, regular pentagonal, regular heptagonal or regular octagonal shape.
  • the left and right lengths of the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus are the same, the number of chambers increases as the angle increases, but the size of the chamber is inevitably reduced.
  • the rear sidewalls of the cell case 60 are formed in a trapezoidal shape. Accordingly, the rear sidewalls of the cell case 60 may be engaged with each other along the circumferential direction even if there is only a difference in the inclination of the rear sidewall and each number changes. Therefore, even if each number of the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus changes, the structure of the case (2) of the above-described fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus may be equally applied.
  • fermented beverages are manufactured from stock solutions through various processes.
  • the stock solution accommodated in the keg before the production of the fermented beverage and the stock solution until just before the state in which the stock solution is finally completed as a fermented beverage are all referred to as the stock solution.
  • the flow path module 200 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 10 .
  • the keg 80 receives the undiluted solution and goes through a manufacturing process such as fermentation of the undiluted solution to manufacture a fermented beverage. And, the fermented beverage is accommodated in the keg (80). That is, the stock solution and the manufacturer are always provided in the same keg 80 until all of the fermented beverage prepared from the stock solution is consumed. Of course, some of the undiluted solution is moved in the euro module during the manufacturing process of the fermented beverage, but in the end, all of the fermented beverage is recovered inside the keg.
  • 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 keg chamber with the keg cap mounted, the keg cap may be coupled to the coupler 270 . .
  • the inside of the keg 80 may not be completely filled with the stock solution, but air or carbon dioxide may be filled in the upper portion of the inside of the keg. Of course, it may be filled with nitrogen.
  • the undiluted solution hose 510 is mounted on the keg cap 500, and the undiluted solution hose 510 may extend downward from the inside of the keg 80 to near the bottom surface of the keg.
  • the keg cap 500 may be formed so as to divide a flow path through which the undiluted solution (liquid phase) enters and exits and a flow path through which gas (gas phase) enters and exits between the inside and outside of the keg.
  • the flow path through which the undiluted solution enters and exits is directly connected to the undiluted solution hose.
  • the passage through which the gas is introduced communicates with the top of the keg. Therefore, both can form a flow path independent of each other.
  • the coupler 270 is provided to independently connect the inside of the keg to the stock solution flow path 210 and the gas flow path 230 when coupled with the cap 500 of the keg.
  • the stock solution flow path 210 is a flow path through which the stock solution flows
  • the gas flow path 230 is a flow path through which the gas flows.
  • the flow path through which the undiluted liquid or fermented beverage moves in the fermented beverage manufacturing process may be referred to as the undiluted liquid flow path 210
  • the flow path through which the gas flows during the fermented beverage manufacturing process may be referred to as the gas flow path 230 .
  • the gas flow path 230 may form a part of the flow path for introducing carbon dioxide into the keg when the fermented beverage is taken out.
  • a stock solution flow path 210 and a gas flow path 230 may be divided based on the coupler 270 .
  • the stock solution flow path 210 and the gas flow path 230 may be divided based on the intermediate tank 260 .
  • the stock solution flow path 210 is shown by a solid line and the gas flow path 230 is shown by a dotted line.
  • a fermented beverage In order to prepare a fermented beverage, it is necessary to move at least a portion of the stock solution accommodated in the keg to the outside of the keg. For example, in the process of supplying yeast to the stock solution or in the process of infusing the stock solution, at least a part of the stock solution needs to be moved to the inside of the keg after being moved outside the keg.
  • a flow path through which the undiluted solution is moved may be referred to as a undiluted solution flow path 210 .
  • a pump 219 may be provided to move the stock solution in the keg 80 to the outside of the keg.
  • the pump 219 is provided in the stock solution flow path 210 , and the stock solution introduced through the pump 219 may be supplied to the intermediate tank 260 . Accordingly, from the coupler 270 to the intermediate tank 260 via the pump may be referred to as the stock solution flow path 210 .
  • the stock solution inside the intermediate tank 260 may be introduced into the keg through the pump 219 .
  • a flow path between the coupler 270 and the pump 219 may be referred to as a first undiluted solution flow path 211
  • a flow path between the pump 219 and the intermediate tank 260 may be referred to as a second undiluted solution flow path 220 .
  • the first undiluted solution flow path 211 is directly connected to the undiluted solution hose 510 .
  • the pump 219 sucks the stock solution in the keg
  • no air or gas is introduced into the first stock solution flow path 211 and only the stock solution can be sucked. That is, by providing the pump 219 on the undiluted solution flow path 210, a configuration such as a tank in which a 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 the pump control and the negative pressure release. Therefore, the control of the pump for the movement of the stock solution becomes precise, and the pressure deviation on the stock solution flow path can be gently issued. For this reason, precise control of the pump and improvement of pump durability are possible.
  • the pump When driving the pump to move the stock solution inside the keg to the intermediate tank, in this embodiment, it can be said that the pump is provided between the keg and the intermediate tank. Therefore, when the pump is driven, the undiluted solution is immediately sucked and can be moved to the intermediate tank through the pump.
  • the first stock solution flow path 211 may include a flow meter 213 and a pump valve 216 .
  • the stock solution may be introduced into the pump 219 from the inside of the keg through the flow meter and the pump valve.
  • the pump valve 216 is a valve for opening and closing the undiluted solution flow path 210, and is preferably controlled to be opened when the pump 219 is driven.
  • the flow meter 213 performs a function of detecting a flow rate so that a fixed amount of the stock solution flows, and pump control may be performed through the sensed flow rate.
  • elbows 212 and 214 may be connected to both ends of the flow meter, respectively, and the elbow may be a one-way elbow.
  • both directions means that a socket to which a tube can be connected is provided on both sides, and a one direction means that a socket to which a tube can be connected is provided on only one side. The side without the socket is exposed in the form of a tube, so that the tube is connected to a socket of another fitting or inserted into the flexible tube to be combined with the flexible tube.
  • 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 curved pipe 218 through the elbow 217. have.
  • the curved pipe may be connected to the pump 219 .
  • the tea 215 may form a branch point at which the first undiluted solution flow path 211 branches, and may be connected to the fermented beverage flow path 330 for taking out the fermented beverage 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 extraction valve 331 may be connected to the elbow 332 .
  • the configuration of the subsequent fermented beverage flow path 330 will be described later.
  • the pump valve 216 is provided between the branch point and the pump 219 in the first undiluted solution flow path.
  • the flow meter is provided between the branch point and the coupler.
  • a discharge valve 331 for selectively opening and closing the fermented beverage flow path 330 may be provided on the downstream side of the branching point.
  • the undiluted solution discharged from the pump 219 may be introduced into the container 261 of the intermediate tank 260 through the second undiluted solution flow path 220 .
  • a water level sensor 221 may be provided in the second undiluted solution flow path 22 .
  • the water level sensor may be connected to the elbow 222 .
  • the second undiluted solution flow path 220 may be connected to the undiluted solution connector 252 of the tank coupler 250 . That is, the undiluted solution may be introduced into the container 261 from the second undiluted solution flow path 220 through the undiluted solution connector 252 .
  • 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 the stock solution from flowing into the container. Therefore, by installing the water level sensor 221 on the second undiluted solution flow path 220, it is possible to control the operation of the pump.
  • the water level sensor 221 is for detecting the flow of liquid inside the water level sensor 221 , rather than sensing the water level inside the intermediate tank.
  • the level of the liquid flowing into the intermediate tank can be indirectly calculated based on the point in time when the liquid is sensed using the electrode.
  • the undiluted solution must be introduced into the intermediate tank to have an appropriate water level.
  • the process of adding yeast there is no need to inject the stock solution into the intermediate tank. Therefore, it is possible to allow the stock solution to flow into the intermediate tank for a certain period of time after the water level sensor 221 detects the liquid. This is during the infusing process.
  • the yeast input process it is preferable to stop the operation of the pump before the water level sensor 221 detects the liquid, and when the water level sensor detects the liquid, it may be controlled to immediately stop the operation of the pump.
  • the stock solution inside the keg is supplied to the intermediate tank 260 through the stock solution flow path 210 .
  • the stock solution inside the intermediate tank 260 is introduced into the keg through the stock solution flow path 210 . That is, the direction of movement of the stock solution is changed through the forward and reverse operation of the pump, and in this process, yeast can be supplied to the stock solution or infusing can be performed on the stock solution.
  • the driving direction of the pump and the flow direction of the stock solution may be opposite to each other.
  • connection relationship between the intermediate tank 260 and the tank coupler 250 may be the same as the connection relationship between the coupler 270 and the keg cap 500 .
  • the liquid is introduced into the tank through the undiluted solution connector 252 and the tank hose 265 directly connected thereto.
  • 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 stock solution flow path 210 and the gas flow path 230 while being connected to the intermediate tank 260 . After all, it can be said that the inside of the keg and the inside of the intermediate tank are spaces where buffering is performed between liquid and gas.
  • the pump 219 is preferably located at the top of the flow path module. That is, the potential energy may be located high.
  • the 'U'-shaped curved pipe 281 can prevent an abrupt pressure difference from occurring at both ends of the pump 219 when the pump 219 is reverse driven. When the pump is operated in reverse, substantially all of the stock solution contained in the intermediate tank may be discharged, and when all the stock solution is discharged, a sudden pressure difference may occur at both ends of the pump.
  • the pump valve 215 may be opened and closed in conjunction with the operation of the pump 219 .
  • the stock solution before the fermented beverage is not taken out unless there is a special reason. Therefore, it will be preferable that the extraction valve 331 on the fermented beverage flow path 330 is always closed in the fermented beverage manufacturing process.
  • the pump valve 215 is closed to exclude the flow in the undiluted liquid passage 210, and the ejection valve 331 is opened to generate flow in the fermented beverage passage.
  • a portion of the stock solution may be discharged together with the gas, and in particular, bubbles may be discharged together with the gas.
  • a gas flow path 230 may be formed between the intermediate tank 260 and the coupler 270 .
  • the coupler 270 Through the coupler 270 , the upper space of the keg may communicate with the gas flow path 230 independently of the undiluted hose 510 .
  • the first gas flow path 231 is formed from the coupler 270
  • the second gas flow path 242 is formed to be connected to the gas connector 251 of the tank coupler 250 past the branch 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 positioned independently of the tank hose 265 . Therefore, the intermediate tank is respectively connected to the undiluted solution flow path and the gas flow path to communicate both, but can perform a liquid and gaseous buffer function. That is, the intermediate tank 260 may perform an indirect connection function through buffering without directly connecting the undiluted solution flow path and the gas flow path.
  • a branch point of the first gas flow path 231 may be formed through the 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.
  • the carbon dioxide flow path 300 may be provided to supply the ejection pressure when the fermented beverage is taken out.
  • the carbon dioxide flow path 300 may include a check valve 301 and a carbon dioxide valve 302 for selectively opening and closing the carbon dioxide flow path may be provided.
  • the carbon dioxide flow path 300 is connected to a carbon dioxide tank spaced apart through a tee or elbow 303 . The entire carbon dioxide flow path will be described later.
  • the carbon dioxide discharged from the inside of the keg may be discharged into the intermediate tank 260 through the gas valve 238 through the first gas flow path 331 .
  • the gas valve 238 may be provided to selectively open and close the gas flow path 230 .
  • the fermentation pressure should be properly controlled. That is, in order to sense the gas pressure generated during fermentation, the gas flow path 230 is preferably provided with a gas pressure gauge 237 .
  • 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.
  • the pressure gauge is preferably located downstream of a branch point where the carbon dioxide flow path is branched from the gas flow path 230 .
  • the pressure gauge is branched from the second gas flow path 231 . That is, it is preferable that the pressure gauge on the gas flow path 230 is located at a position with the highest head.
  • a semicircular curved pipe is provided between the branch point 232 of the carbon dioxide and the branch point 235 of the pressure gauge.
  • This curved 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 positioned on both sides of the branch point 235 , respectively. Thereafter, 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.
  • the stock solution flow path 210 independently provided between the tank coupler 250 and the coupler 270 is shown by a solid line, and the gas flow path 230 is shown by a dotted line.
  • the inside of the intermediate tank 260 and the keg 80 communicates with each other so as to be separated from the stock solution flow path and the gas flow path.
  • 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 path module 200 by using a plurality of fittings such as elbows and tees by minimizing the required tube. Most of the components of the flow path module 200 are accommodated in or connected to the flow path module case 201, as shown in FIG. 3, so that they can be compactly mounted inside the chamber.
  • FIG. 10 shows the connection of the euro module to the keg, which may be a fermented beverage manufacturing process or a storage process after the fermented beverage manufacturing is completed.
  • the keg which may be a fermented beverage manufacturing process or a storage process after the fermented beverage manufacturing is completed.
  • a process of sterilizing, cleaning, or washing the inside of the flow path module hereinafter referred to as a cleaning process is performed.
  • Distilled water or purified water is used in the sterilization, washing or washing process, and a substance having a sterilizing or washing component may be dissolved.
  • rinsing may be performed using only distilled water or purified water after sterilization or cleaning through a sterilization or cleaning component.
  • the fermented beverage provided in the plurality of kegs may be taken out through one dispenser assembly. Therefore, different fermented beverages may be mixed in the process of being taken out.
  • the fermented beverage B having a completely different flavor may be taken out. At this time, the flavor of the fermented beverage A is highly likely to be added to the fermented beverage B. Therefore, a way to exclude the mixing of flavors between fermented beverages should be sought.
  • carbon dioxide may be supplied into the keg in order to take out the fermented beverage. That is, the fermented beverage can be taken out through the carbon dioxide supply pressure. In other words, the fermented beverage can be taken out with gas pressure without a configuration such as a pump.
  • a carbon dioxide tank 308 is provided, and the carbon dioxide tank may be provided inside the common chamber 30 .
  • An area indicated by a dotted line in FIG. 11 may be referred to as a common chamber area.
  • the header assembly 360 may be located in the rear space of the ejection chamber instead of the common chamber 30 . That is, it may be provided to be shielded at the rear of the dispenser assembly 100 .
  • the carbon dioxide tank 308 is connected to the gas flow path 230 through the carbon dioxide flow path 300 .
  • carbon dioxide is supplied to the plurality of gas flow paths 230 through one carbon dioxide tank.
  • a carbon dioxide valve assembly 304 may be provided.
  • the carbon dioxide valve assembly 304 may be said to consist of a plurality of carbon dioxide valves as one assembly.
  • a plurality of carbon dioxide valves 302 are arranged and fixed on the base. When a total of 10 gas flow paths 230 are provided, 10 carbon dioxide valves 302 may also be provided to be connected to the gas flow paths 230 of different keg chambers, respectively.
  • the carbon dioxide valve assembly 304 may include a check valve 301 .
  • the check valve and the on/off valve in the main flow path may be provided on the carbon dioxide supply path, and the on/off valve and the check valve may also be provided on the branch flow path. Therefore, double backflow of gas can be prevented.
  • the carbon dioxide tank supplies a constant pressure during the fermentation process and the extraction process.
  • the pressure regulator 307 is located on the main flow path.
  • the flow path valve 305 may be in an open state.
  • the plurality of carbon dioxide valves 302 are selectively opened and closed to independently supply carbon dioxide to the gas flow path.
  • the carbon dioxide flow path is prevented from flowing back through the check valve (301). Accordingly, the carbon dioxide flow path is a flow path through which only carbon dioxide flows. Therefore, there is no need to separately clean the inside of the flow path.
  • the corresponding carbon dioxide valve 302 is opened and the carbon dioxide is introduced into the keg 80 through the gas flow path 230 . That is, it provides a blow-out pressure.
  • the gas valve 240 and the pump valve 216 are closed.
  • the extraction valve 331 is opened.
  • the fermented beverage inside the keg flows along the undiluted liquid flow path, particularly the first undiluted solution flow path 211 , and flows into the fermented beverage flow path 330 .
  • the fermented beverage flowing to the fermented beverage passage 330 may be taken out through the coke 110 while flowing along the coke passage 370 .
  • the fermented beverages taken out once through the single coke 110 should be the same.
  • the fermented beverage passage connected to the fermented beverage must be opened.
  • the present embodiment may include a header assembly 360 .
  • the header assembly 360 may include a header 363 .
  • the header 363 is provided to be connected to a plurality of fermented beverage passages 330 . That is, the fermented beverage is supplied to the header 363 through the plurality of fermented beverage passages 330 . Accordingly, the header 363 can be said to be a single flow path and is configured to connect a plurality of fermented beverage flow paths with one coke flow path 370 .
  • Each of the fermented beverage passages 330 are connected in the lateral direction of the header 363, and a check valve 362 is preferably provided at the connection portion. That is, it is possible to prevent the fermented beverage supplied to the header from the specific fermented beverage passage 330 from flowing back into the other fermented beverage passage 330 . In addition, as described later, it is possible to prevent the washing liquid flowing into the header 363 from flowing back into the fermented beverage passage 330 .
  • the header assembly 360 includes a base 361, to which the plurality of check valves may be fixed.
  • the header assembly 360 is preferably positioned as close to the dispenser assembly 120 as possible. That is, it is preferable to minimize the length of the cock flow passage 120 between the header assembly 360 and the cock 110 . This is because it is desirable to reduce the area in which the flavors of a plurality of fermented beverages are mixed with each other. In addition, it is because it is desirable to reduce the length of the coke flow path required to be cleaned. Therefore, it is preferable that the header assembly 360 is provided in the space behind the ejection chamber.
  • a washing tank 351 in which the washing liquid is accommodated may be provided, and a washing flow path 350 is provided between the washing tank 351 and the header 363 .
  • the washing water provided in the washing tank may be introduced into the header 363 by driving the pump 352 and then may flow through the coke passage 370 . Of course, it may be discharged through the cock 110 .
  • a check valve 353 may be provided in the washing water passage to prevent the fermented beverage from flowing back, and the washing water passage 350 may be connected to the header 363 through the check valve 353 .
  • the washing water passage is preferably connected in the longitudinal direction of the head.
  • the washing tank 351 is not provided, and externally purified washing water may be supplied to the washing water passage.
  • a washing water flow path valve other than the pump may be provided. When the valve is opened, washing water is supplied to the washing water path to wash the header and the cock flow path.
  • Washing water that has washed the header 363 and the coke passage 370 may be discharged to the drain tank 382 through the drain passage 380 .
  • the drain tank 382 may be provided to accommodate not only the washing water, but also the washing water for washing the flow path module, the defrosting water from the evaporator, and the remaining water from the dispenser tray 115 . Therefore, it can be said that the cleaning frequency is relatively high.
  • the drain tank 382 may have a capacity of about 5L, and therefore it is preferable to be accommodated in the common chamber 30 in consideration of the capacity and cleaning frequency.
  • the drain tank 382 may be provided with a water level sensor 383 for notifying the cleaning time.
  • Defrost water from the defrost water tank 490 may be introduced into the drain tank 382 through the check valve 386 by driving the defrost water pump 385 .
  • a branch point 381 is formed on the drain passage 380, and through this, the defrost water can also be introduced into the drain tank.
  • the dispenser assembly 100 may include a tower 120 , a cock 110 , and a lever 130 .
  • the lever may be a manual valve, and the stopper 111 opens the cock or blocks the cock by operating the lever 130 .
  • an ejection signal connected to the lever 130 is generated, and the corresponding ejection valve, carbon dioxide valve, and cock valve may be controlled to open.
  • the stopper 111 may be omitted, and the operation of the lever 130 may be configured to simply generate a take-out signal, not to mechanically open the stopper.
  • a coke passage 370 and a drain passage 380 may be formed inside the tower 120 .
  • the fermented beverage is introduced into the coke passage 370 through the header, and when the cock valve 372 is opened, it can be taken out through the cock 110 .
  • the operation of the lever 110 is maintained during the take-out, so that the electrical signal must be continued.
  • the bubble reduction unit 140 is provided on the coke flow path 380 .
  • the foam reduction unit may be provided to reduce the foam of the fermented beverage taken out through the coke. That is, it may be provided to increase the flow resistance to reduce bubbles.
  • the bubble reduction unit 140 is preferably provided on the downstream side of the cock valve (372).
  • the pressure of the fermented beverage discharged from the coke valve does not change rapidly until it reaches the coke, but gradually changes through the bubble reduction unit 140 . Accordingly, it is possible to significantly reduce the amount of bubbles taken out through the coke.
  • the effect of the bubble reduction unit 140 may be reduced by half.
  • the bubble reduction unit 140 may include a tube wound a plurality of times in a coil shape. That is, although the shortest distance between both ends of the bubble reduction unit 140 is very short, the distance at which the flow is actually generated can be significantly increased. Accordingly, the pressure gradient is gently formed by the flow resistance, and thus, the discharge of bubbles can be significantly reduced.
  • the drain flow path 380 may be branched from the cock flow path 370 at one side of the cock valve 372 .
  • a drain valve 387 for selectively opening and closing the drain passage 380 may be provided.
  • the washing water passage 350 when the washing water passage 350 is opened and the washing water flows into the coke passage 370 , the washing water may be discharged to the coke or the drain tank.
  • the drain valve 387 When the drain valve 387 is opened and the cock valve 372 is closed, the washing water is discharged to the drain tank. In the opposite case, the washing water is discharged into the coke. Accordingly, not only the cock flow path 370 but also the inside of the cock can be washed with washing water.
  • the drain valve 387 may be opened before the cock valve 372 and then closed. At this time, a very small portion of the fermented beverage may be discharged to the drain passage 380 . Thereafter, the drain valve 387 is closed and the cock valve 372 is opened, and the fermented beverage is discharged through the cock 111 .
  • the flavor of the previous fermented beverage remaining over a large portion of the header 363 and the coke passage 370 may be replaced with the current fermented beverage and then taken out with coke. Therefore, by appropriately controlling the operation timing and operation time of the drain valve and the cock valve, it is possible to effectively remove the flavor of the previous fermented beverage. This can be said to be possible due to the branching position of the drain passage from the cock passage and the positional relationship between the drain valve and the cock valve.
  • foam and previously fermented beverages may be ejected with coke at the time of first ejection. Therefore, a portion of the initial extraction can be received in a separate empty container, and then the desired fermented beverage can be taken out in earnest. In the initial extraction process, the flavor of the previously fermented beverage can be effectively removed.
  • FIGS. 13 to 15 schematically show flow paths including a flow path module.
  • a closed valve is shown in a filled form with a valve icon, and an open valve is shown in a blank form with a valve icon.
  • a flow path in which the liquid flow occurs is shown as a solid line, and a flow path in which the liquid flow is not generated is shown as a dotted line.
  • a valve on a flow path in which no flow is generated is shown in an empty form with a valve icon for convenience.
  • the cake 80 is separated from the coupler 270 .
  • the coupler 270 is coupled to the coupler holder 275 .
  • 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, a direct flow of the cleaning liquid between the stock solution flow path and the gas flow path is possible.
  • the intermediate tank 260 may be replaced or the cleaning solution may be filled therein.
  • the intermediate tank may be referred to as a cleaning 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 .
  • the cleaning liquid accommodated in the intermediate tank 260 may be supplied into the flow path module as the pump 219 is driven. At this time, the pump may be driven in the reverse direction.
  • the cleaning liquid sucked through the tank hose 265 provided in the container 262 flows into the pump 219 and is supplied to the coupler holder 275 through the coupler 270 . That is, the undiluted solution flow path 210 flows inside.
  • 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 the pump pressure and then supplied to the intermediate tank 260 . Therefore, if the reverse driving of the pump is continued, the cleaning liquid inside the intermediate tank 260 sequentially passes through the stock solution flow path and the gas flow path, and then is recovered into the intermediate tank. As illustrated, substantially the entire interior of the flow path module may be cleaned by the cleaning liquid by such driving. That is, the flow path module 200 constitutes one closed loop, that is, a closed flow path by the coupler holder, and the cleaning liquid can be circulated. This process may be referred to as the first cleaning process.
  • the pump 219 may be driven in the forward direction. That is, as shown in FIG. 14 , 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.
  • the pump sucks air through the gas flow path connected to the intermediate tank.
  • the sucked air flows along the gas flow path, the coupler holder and the undiluted solution flow path, and is discharged into the tank through the tank hose of the intermediate tank.
  • the cleaning liquid remaining inside the flow path module by the pressure of the sucked air can be very effectively recovered into the intermediate tank 260 .
  • carbon dioxide may be supplied to the gas flow path 230 . That is, the residual cleaning liquid in the flow path may be removed through the carbon dioxide supply pressure. This can be referred to as an auxiliary cleaning process.
  • the first cleaning process and the second cleaning process may be repeated. Since the substantially cleaning process is the first cleaning process, it is preferable that the first cleaning process execution time is longer than the second cleaning process execution time.
  • the fermented beverage passage 330 can be effectively cleaned through the third cleaning process. That is, it is possible to clean the fermented beverage flow path 330 through the intermediate tank, the flow path module, and the fermented beverage flow path 330 without requiring an additional flow path or configuration. Also, in the third cleaning process, the header 363 , the cock passage 370 , the drain passage 380 , and the cock 111 may be cleaned.
  • the third washing process of washing the fermented beverage passage while discharging the washing water in the intermediate tank may be performed.
  • 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 flows into the fermented beverage passage 330 through the pump valve 216 and the extraction valve 331 after being discharged from the pump.
  • the washing liquid discharged from the pump flows to the fermented beverage flow path, not the flow meter direction, due to the head difference.
  • the cleaning liquid supplied to the fermented beverage passage 330 is supplied to the coke passage 370 through the header 363 .
  • the cleaning liquid is discharged to the cock 111
  • the drain valve 387 is opened, the cleaning liquid may be discharged to the drain tank 382 . Accordingly, it is possible to clean not only the flow path module 200 but also the cock 111 , the cock flow path 370 , and the drain flow path 380 through the discharged cleaning liquid.
  • carbon dioxide may be supplied to the gas flow path 230 . That is, the residual cleaning liquid in the flow path may be removed through the carbon dioxide supply pressure. That is, it may be possible to recover the residual cleaning liquid from the intermediate tank. This can be referred to as an auxiliary cleaning process.
  • a new fermented beverage can be prepared by replacing the intermediate tank and mounting a keg for accommodating the undiluted solution in the coupler.
  • the intermediate tank connected to the tank coupler is omitted, and the tank coupler holder may be coupled to the tank coupler.
  • a cleaning tank such as a keg may be connected to the coupler.
  • the tank coupler holder can directly connect the undiluted solution flow path and the gas flow path like the coupler holder.
  • a cleaning tank such as a keg
  • it can accommodate a relatively large volume of cleaning solution. Accordingly, cleaning may be performed while repeating the above-described cleaning processes.
  • the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus and the fermented beverage extraction apparatus may be formed through separate cases, respectively. That is, in the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus, only the fermented beverage is manufactured, and a separate fermented beverage extraction apparatus may be provided to take out the manufactured fermented beverage. In the latter case, flow paths through which the fermented beverage and carbon dioxide may be introduced may be connected between the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus and the fermented beverage extraction apparatus.
  • the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus may be separately manufactured and installed into an apparatus for manufacturing a fermented beverage and an apparatus for taking out the fermented beverage. And, the flow paths connecting both may be equally applied. However, the whole may not be provided in one device, but may be provided to connect between two devices.
  • the additive component may include at least one of a yeast component and an infusing component.
  • the hop component may also be included, but the hop component may be added in advance to the stock solution accommodated in the keg. That is, the keg containing the undiluted solution may be prepared in advance, and the fermented beverage may be manufactured by mounting the pre-manufactured keg in the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus. In other words, there is no need to add water to the stock solution for preparing the fermented beverage. That is, the fermented beverage manufacturing device does not require a separate device for supplying water to the inside of the keg during the fermented beverage manufacturing process.
  • the additive component may include a solid component. Solid ingredients may be mixed with the stock solution inside the addition pack.
  • the additive component may include a liquid component.
  • the liquid component may be a concentrate component.
  • a fruit concentrate component may be used as the infusing component.
  • the high concentration concentrate may not mix well with the fermented beverage stock solution inside the intermediate tank.
  • subsequent cleaning may be more difficult.
  • the fruit concentrate component when added to the inside of the intermediate tank, it may not be easy to consistently manufacture the fermented beverage because it is difficult to quantitatively input.
  • a liquid component such as a concentrate can be accommodated in a flexible additive pack from the beginning. That is, when mass/automatic addition packs are produced, the concentration and amount of the concentrate contained in the additive pack can be constant.
  • mixing of the fermented beverage and the concentrate is easily performed inside the addition pack into which the concentrate is added. This is because, since the additive pack is compressed after the stock solution and the concentrate are mixed inside the additive pack, substantially all of the stock solution and the concentrate can be supplied into the keg while squeezing the additive pack.
  • the fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus may include a coupler 270 for coupling with the cap of the keg and the tank coupler 250 for coupling with the cap 262 of the intermediate tank. Between the coupler 270 and the tank coupler 250, a stock solution flow path 210 and a gas flow path 230 independent of each other are provided.
  • the additive component is contained in the intermediate tank 260 and immersed in the stock solution supplied to the inside of the intermediate tank. That is, through the bidirectional driving of the pump 219, the stock solution is supplied from the keg to the inside of the intermediate tank and then recovered to the keg, and the additive component is supplied to the stock solution. This cycle may be repeated multiple times.
  • the undiluted solution is recovered as a keg, and at this time, a part of the undiluted solution and some of the added components may remain inside the intermediate tank. There is a possibility that the remaining stock solution and additive components will stick to the inside of the intermediate tank. Accordingly, over time, it may be difficult to remove the fixing component through washing.
  • the additive pack 600 for accommodating the additive component may be combined with the intermediate coupler.
  • the intermediate coupler may be the same as the tank coupler 250 .
  • a stock solution flow path 210 through which the stock solution flows is provided between the keg cap 270 and the intermediate coupler 250 of the keg 80 for accommodating the stock solution.
  • the stock solution provided inside the keg may flow into the stock solution flow path 210 and the intermediate coupler 250 and then flow into the addition pack 600 .
  • the undiluted solution provided inside the addition pack may be introduced into the keg through the undiluted solution flow path 210 and the coupler 270 .
  • a pump 219 for flowing the stock solution in both directions may be provided on the stock solution flow path 210 .
  • the stock solution may flow from the keg 80 to the additive pack 600 or from the additive pack to the keg.
  • the addition pack 600 may include a pack hose 620 penetrating from the outside to the inside, and the intermediate coupler 250 may be provided to be coupled to the pack hose 620 .
  • the intermediate coupler 250 includes a stock solution connector 252 that communicates with the stock solution flow path 210 . Accordingly, the pack hose 620 is coupled to communicate with the stock solution connector 252 .
  • the intermediate coupler 250 may further include a gas connector 251 communicating with the gas flow path 230 .
  • An intermediate tank cap 262 is provided to easily connect the gas connector 251 and the stock solution connector 252 of the intermediate coupler 250 with the intermediate tank 260 .
  • the intermediate tank cap 262 is coupled to the upper portion of the intermediate tank container 261 and is provided to open and close the upper opening of the container.
  • the intermediate tank cap 262 is connected to the intermediate coupler 250 to form a structure for communicating the gas flow path and the undiluted solution flow path while performing buffering in the intermediate tank.
  • the pack hose 620 may be directly connected to the stock solution connector 252 of the intermediate coupler 250 .
  • the pack hose 620 may be coupled to the cap 262 of the intermediate tank, and the cap 262 of the intermediate tank may be coupled to the intermediate coupler.
  • the cap of the intermediate tank may be referred to as a connector for connecting and coupling the pack hose 620 and the intermediate coupler 250 .
  • the coupling between the intermediate coupler 250 and the pack hose 620 is a sealing coupling so that the inflow of air from the outside into the inside of the additive pack 600 and the inside of the undiluted solution flow path 210 is blocked.
  • the coupling of the pack hose and the connector and the coupling of the connector and the intermediate coupler are also sealing coupling.
  • the addition pack 260 may be formed to increase the internal volume when the stock solution is first introduced into the addition pack.
  • the addition pack may be formed so that the internal volume decreases when the stock solution inside is discharged.
  • the additive pack may include a flexible (flexibl) container.
  • the flexible container may be formed of a plastic material or an aluminum foil material in the form of an envelope. Of course, it may be formed in a thin envelope shape using other types of materials.
  • the additive component may include at least one of a yeast component and an infusing component.
  • the additive component may be liquid or solid.
  • the liquid phase may be a concentrate.
  • the infusing component needs to be provided to the stock solution between the first and second fermentations.
  • an additive pack containing the yeast component before fermentation may be used, and an additional pack containing the infusing component may be used.
  • an additive pack containing infusing ingredients may not be used.
  • both components may be simultaneously provided to the stock solution in the pre-fermentation stage.
  • both components may be provided to the stock solution in both the pre-fermentation stage and the infusing stage.
  • the additive pack When the use of the additive pack is finished, the additive pack can be separated and recycled or discarded. Therefore, the residual component is accommodated only inside the additive pack. That is, the residual component does not contaminate the outside.
  • providing the yeast component and/or the infusing component to the stock solution using an additive pack can expect the following effects.
  • the additive ingredient By supplying the stock solution to the inside of the additive pack provided with the additive component, the additive ingredient can be immersed in the stock solution. That is, dissolution or immersion of the additive component can be effectively performed. Immersion is not simply to supply the stock solution to the additive ingredient, but to soak the additive ingredient in the stock solution for a certain period of time. Accordingly, the additive component can be effectively provided to the stock solution. In addition, in the case of the infusing additive component, it is possible to effectively excrete the undiluted solution by immersion.
  • the container 261 of the tank is formed of a rigid (rigid) material.
  • the additive pack by forming the additive pack as a flexible container, it is possible to very effectively and maximally absorb the liquid inside. Therefore, it is possible to use the additive component to the maximum.
  • the inner surfaces of the container may come into close contact with each other, and at this time, suction may no longer be performed and liquid may remain inside. Therefore, it is necessary to prevent the inner surfaces of the flexible container from adhering to each other during suction.
  • a fermented beverage manufacturing apparatus characterized in that a sponge structure is provided inside the flexible container to prevent the inner surfaces of the flexible container from adhering to each other when the undiluted solution inside the flexible container is sucked to the outside.
  • the additive component may be provided inside the sponge structure or may be provided outside.
  • the sponge structure 630 may be compressed during suction. However, the sponge structure 630 may maintain a predetermined thickness even when compressed. Accordingly, the inner surfaces of the flexible container do not come into close contact with each other by the sponge structure.
  • FIG 17 illustrates a process in which the additive pack 260 is compressed during suction.
  • the sponge structure 630 may also be compressed.
  • the liquid inside the additive pack can be effectively sucked as the additive pack and the sponge structure are compressed as much as possible.
  • the solid component is adsorbed to the sponge structure or is located under the addition pack by gravity, so only the liquid component can be effectively sucked.
  • the intermediate coupler 250 is provided with a gas connection port (251). That is, the gas connector 251 is connected to the gas flow path 230 . If the addition pack 260 communicates with the stock solution connector 252 of the intermediate coupler 250, the gas connector 251 has no choice but to communicate with the outside.
  • an overpressure may be applied to the gas flow path 230 , and the overpressure at this time should be appropriately resolved. That is, a gas outlet for relieving overpressure in the gas flow path must be provided.
  • the gas connector 251 communicates with the inside of the intermediate tank through the intermediate coupler 250 , and overpressure may be relieved through the vent 263 of the intermediate tank.
  • overpressure is relieved, a small amount of foam or solid components is discharged into the intermediate tank, and only gas can be discharged through the vent. In this way, contamination of the surrounding area can be prevented when overpressure is relieved.
  • the intermediate coupler 250 may be coupled to the intermediate tank 260 through the tank cap 262 as in the above-described embodiment.
  • the addition pack 620 may be inserted into the intermediate tank 260 to be installed.
  • the cap 262 of the intermediate tank 260 is provided with a tank hose 265, and the tank hose 265 communicates with the stock solution connector 252 of the intermediate coupler. Accordingly, the tank hose 265 may be separated from the cap 262 of the intermediate tank, and the pack hose 262 may be coupled to the cap 262 of the intermediate tank instead.
  • the pack hose 262 is coupled to the cap 262 under the cap 262 of the intermediate tank. Then, the addition pack 600 is placed inside the container 261 of the intermediate tank and the cap 262 of the intermediate tank is coupled to the container 261 . Thereafter, the cap 262 of the intermediate tank is coupled to the intermediate coupler 250 .
  • the contact between the stock solution and the outside air inside the intermediate tank can be blocked in advance. This is because the stock solution flows inside the addition pack provided inside the intermediate tank, and the air inside the intermediate tank can flow outside the addition pack. And, even if a small amount of foam or solid components are discharged into the intermediate tank when the overpressure is relieved, some may stick to the additive pack and some may stick to the inner wall of the intermediate tank. Therefore, it can be very easy to clean the intermediate tank later.
  • the flavor of fermented beverages may be damaged through oxidation by residues inside the intermediate tank.
  • the possibility of oxidation can be prevented in advance.
  • the residue inside the intermediate tank is oxidized, since it does not communicate with the inside of the addition pack, the effect of oxidation can be effectively blocked.
  • the residue inside the intermediate tank is oxidized to affect the stock solution inside the keg through the gas flow path 230 .
  • the gas flow path can be opened only when the pump 219 is driven, its influence can be minimized.
  • the pressure is high in the gas flow path during the manufacturing process, the air flow may be generated from the gas flow path into the intermediate tank, and the probability that the reverse flow will occur is very low.
  • most of the gas flow path is closed during the fermentation process, but the gas flow path may be opened only when overpressure occurs. Accordingly, when overpressure occurs, the flow of gas in the gas flow path is generated toward the inside of the intermediate tank.
  • the intermediate tank 260 is provided to contain the additive pack 600 accommodating the additive component, and the cap 262 of the intermediate tank penetrates from the outside of the additive pack to the inside. It may be provided to be coupled to the pack hose 620 .
  • the cap 262 of the intermediate tank is provided to be coupled to the intermediate tank 260 after being coupled to the pack hose 620, and the pack hose 620 is connected to the intermediate tank through the cap 262 of the intermediate tank. It may communicate with the coupler 250 . Specifically, the pack hose 620 may communicate with the stock solution connector 252 of the intermediate coupler 250 .
  • a gas flow path 230 is provided so that gas flows between the coupler 270 and the intermediate coupler 250 , and may include a gas flow path 230 that is provided independently of the stock solution flow path 210 .
  • a stock solution flow path and a gas flow path are independently provided.
  • the gas connector 251 of the intermediate coupler 250 communicates with the inner space at the upper part of the intermediate tank.
  • the contact between the stock solution and the gas inside the intermediate tank can be blocked in advance.
  • the pump 219 since the additive pack is formed to compress and expand, the pump 219 may not be overloaded when the pump 219 operates.
  • the gas flow path 230 may be kept closed when the pump is driven. In this case, it is also possible to fundamentally block external air from flowing into the flow path module. However, as described above, even if the gas flow path is opened when the pump 219 is driven, it is possible to effectively block the influence of the external air.
  • a vent 263 for discharging gas to the outside is provided in the cap of the intermediate tank, and the vent 263 may be covered by the intermediate coupler 250 when the intermediate coupler 250 and the cap 250 are combined. That is, the vent 263 is not exposed to the outside as it is.
  • a carbon dioxide flow path 300 connected to the gas flow path 230 and supplying carbon dioxide to the gas flow path may be provided. Carbon dioxide may be supplied at a predetermined pressure.
  • the carbon dioxide supplied to the gas flow path may be supplied into the keg through the coupler 270 .
  • the stock solution valve 216 is closed, the space between the inside of the keg and the carbon dioxide flow path is sealed. That is, the supply pressure of carbon dioxide is applied to the inside of the keg and the inside of the carbon dioxide passage. Accordingly, the inside of the intermediate tank does not communicate with the inside of the keg through the gas flow path.
  • This supply of carbon dioxide may be continued until the completion of consumption of the fermented beverage after the production of the fermented beverage is completed.
  • This supply of carbon dioxide may be continued until the completion of consumption of the fermented beverage after the production of the fermented beverage is completed.
  • the temperature and carbon dioxide supply pressure of the fermented beverage it is possible to maintain a predetermined carbonic acid concentration.
  • the gas does not flow from the intermediate tank, it is possible to prevent oxidation of the fermented beverage in advance.
  • the fermented beverage valve 331 of the fermented beverage flow path 330 is opened. That is, the fermented beverage can be taken out by the carbon dioxide supply pressure. Even at this time, since the gas valve 238 is closed, external air does not flow into the inside of the keg.
  • a structure for effectively performing suction may be provided inside the addition pack.
  • Such a structure may be a mesh structure.
  • an additive bag may be provided inside the additive pack to accommodate the ingredients and allow liquid to enter and exit, and the additive bag may be formed of a natural fiber material.
  • the additive bag itself may be the structure 630 .
  • addition pack not only the stock solution flows inside the addition pack, but also the addition pack can be compressed and expanded. There is a risk that the additive bag may be torn during this process.
  • the sponge structure or the mesh structure is provided inside the addition pack, it may be provided inside the addition pack. Through this, it is possible to prevent the additive bag from being torn and at the same time significantly increase the suction efficiency. In addition, it is possible to effectively prevent the solid component from being mixed with the stock solution and flowing into the keg.
  • the addition pack is performed through the intermediate coupler (250).
  • the intermediate tank 260 may perform the function of the addition pack mounting unit or the addition pack receiving unit.
  • the additive pack can be used in the manufacturing process of fermented beverages, and in particular, it can be used in the yeast providing step or fermentation process.
  • the additive pack may not be separated from the production of the fermented beverage to the completion of consumption. Of course, after completion of manufacturing, it may be separated and washed and then mounted again. This is because the addition pack or the intermediate tank may not perform any function from the completion of the production of the fermented beverage until the completion of consumption.
  • the intermediate tank is used for cleaning or sterilizing the flow module and descaling the flow module. That is, it can accommodate water, a washing liquid, a sterilizing liquid, or a descaling liquid. This process is carried out just before the completion of consumption of the fermented beverage or the manufacture of the fermented beverage.
  • the intermediate tank may be a container for accommodating water and a container for accommodating the additive pack.
  • it may be a container for accommodating the stock solution. Therefore, it is possible to perform various uses and functions through one configuration.
  • the characteristics in which the additive pack 600 is connected to the intermediate coupler 250 or the intermediate tank cap 262 may be the same as in the above-described embodiment.
  • both are connected through the pack tube 620 provided in the additive pack, but in this embodiment, both are connected through the tube 265 provided in the intermediate coupler or the intermediate tank cap 262. have.
  • the pack tube 620 may not be provided in the additive pack.
  • it is preferable that the tube is inserted into the addition pack.
  • the tube 265 may be the same as the tank hose 265 described above. Therefore, it may be provided detachably or integrally with the cap 262 of the intermediate tank. Of course, since the cap of the intermediate tank is omitted, the tube 265 may be detachably provided on the intermediate coupler or may be integrally formed.
  • a coupling part 267 for coupling with the intermediate tank is formed in the intermediate tank cap 262 , and through this, the intermediate tank cap may be coupled to the intermediate tank 260 if necessary.
  • the intermediate tank cap 262 is provided with a tube connecting portion 266 , and the tube 265 may be detachably or integrally provided with the tube connecting portion 266 . Of course, both may be coupled by a method such as press-fitting.
  • the vent 263 is provided in the intermediate tank cap 262 as described above.
  • FIG. 19 shows a state in which the additive pack 600 is mounted on the intermediate tank cap 262 or the intermediate coupler 250 . Thereafter, the intermediate tank may or may not be coupled to the intermediate tank cap while accommodating the additive pack. If necessary, an envelope may be provided to cover the entire configuration shown in FIG. 19 . This is because, as described above, when overpressure occurs, bubbles may be introduced through the vent.
  • the additive pack 600 may include a flexible container 610 and a flow path 640 .
  • the flow path part 640 passes through the flexible container and is sealingly coupled, and functions to communicate the inside and the outside of the container.
  • the flow path portion 640 may be provided so that the fluid inside the addition pack smoothly moves in and out. In particular, it may be provided to effectively prevent the inner surface of the flexible container from adhering during suction compression.
  • the flow path part 640 includes an external connection part 641 for being coupled to the intermediate coupler 250 or the intermediate tank cap 262 from the outside of the container.
  • the external connection part has a through hole 641a formed therein, and a rib 642 for rigidity reinforcement or fitting may be formed on the outer peripheral surface, etc.
  • the rib may be provided with a sealing member such as an O-ring, and the object to be coupled It is also possible to make the sealing member provided in close contact with the rib 642b. These ribs may be overlapped.
  • the flow path part 640 may include a contact part 642 .
  • the contact part may be a part that is directly inserted into the container 610 from the lower part of the external connection part 641 and is then sealedly coupled to the inner surface of the container. That is, it can be said that it is a part for maintaining sealing while securing and maintaining the passage area of the undiluted solution.
  • the contact portion may be formed through a plurality of ribs having an approximately rhombus shape or an oval shape. That is, the contact part may be formed by ribs formed in a plurality of upper and lower ribs surrounding the outer surface of the external connection part at the lower part of the external connection part.
  • the inner diameter of the through hole 641a is preferably larger than the outer diameter of the tube 265 inserted into the addition pack. That is, it is preferable that the inner surface of the through hole 641a and the outer surface of the tube 265 do not come into close contact with each other. Therefore, the tube can be smoothly inserted. However, for this reason, the sealing inside and outside the additive pack may be released.
  • the through hole 641a of the upper part of the external connection part may be sealingly coupled to the pack connection part 268 of the intermediate tank or the intermediate coupler. That is, the pack connection part 268 is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape, and the pack connection part 268 may be inserted and coupled to be sealed in the through hole 641a.
  • a sealing member such as an O-ring may be interposed between the two.
  • the outer diameter of the tube 265 is smaller than the outer diameter of the connecting portion of the pack connecting portion 268 . Therefore, first, after the tube is smoothly inserted into the addition pack, the addition pack may be easily sealed and coupled to the pack connection part.
  • the flow path may include a channel 643 .
  • the channel 643 may be provided to be spaced apart from the radial direction of the tube to be inserted. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the portion where the container is directly in close contact with the outer surface of the tube during suction.
  • the channel 643 may form a separation distance between the tube and the undiluted solution to flow into the tube.
  • the channel 643 may include a horizontal base 644 extending downward from the pack connection part 268, and may include vertical ribs 645 and 647 provided on both sides of the horizontal base, respectively.
  • the vertical rib may include an inner rib 645 provided closely to the tube to be inserted and an outer rib 647 positioned opposite to the inner rib.
  • the protruding length of the inner rib is greater than the protruding length of the outer rib.
  • slits 646 and 648 are provided on the inner rib and the outer rib, respectively, and a plurality of slits may be provided.
  • the undiluted solution introduced into the channel from the outside in the radial direction may be introduced into the channel through the slit 646 of the inner rib and then supplied to the lower part of the tube while discharged through the slit 648 of the outer rib.
  • the slit of the outer rib and the slit of the inner rib cross each other in height to induce a stock solution flow in an oblique shape between them.
  • the tube may not necessarily be inserted into the pack through the channel portion, particularly the channel shape. That is, this is because a tube-like flow path may be formed between the two channels and both inner walls of the container in close contact.
  • the flow path part 640 may be formed of a plastic material, and the whole may be formed as a single body. Of course, the sealing member will be separately coupled.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Organic Chemistry (AREA)
  • Food Science & Technology (AREA)
  • Biochemistry (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Bioinformatics & Cheminformatics (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Genetics & Genomics (AREA)
  • Wood Science & Technology (AREA)
  • Zoology (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Devices For Dispensing Beverages (AREA)

Abstract

La présente invention concerne un appareil pour la préparation d'une boisson fermentée et un procédé pour sa préparation, et, plus particulièrement, un appareil pour la préparation d'une boisson fermentée et un procédé pour sa préparation, qui permettent de préparer des boissons fermentées artisanales sans connaissances professionnelles ni équipement de brassage. Selon un mode de réalisation de la présente invention, il est prévu un appareil pour préparer une boisson fermentée, l'appareil comprenant les éléments suivants : un coupleur prévu pour être couplé à un bouchon d'un tonneau pour recevoir une solution mère ; un coupleur intermédiaire prévu pour être couplé à un pack d'additifs pour recevoir un additif ; un trajet d'écoulement de la solution mère prévu entre le coupleur et le coupleur intermédiaire de façon à faire passer la solution mère à travers celui-ci ; un tube reliant le coupleur intermédiaire et l'intérieur du pack d'additifs ; et une pompe prévue sur le trajet d'écoulement de la solution de base pour alimenter le pack d'additifs en solution de base contenue dans le tonneau, puis faire circuler la solution de base dans les deux sens entre le tonneau et le pack d'additifs afin de ramener la solution de base dans le tonneau.
PCT/KR2020/014848 2020-07-21 2020-10-28 Appareil pour préparer une boisson fermentée Ceased WO2022019384A1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
KR1020200090500A KR102534867B1 (ko) 2020-07-21 2020-07-21 발효주 제조장치
KR10-2020-0090500 2020-07-21

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
WO2022019384A1 true WO2022019384A1 (fr) 2022-01-27

Family

ID=79728800

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
PCT/KR2020/014848 Ceased WO2022019384A1 (fr) 2020-07-21 2020-10-28 Appareil pour préparer une boisson fermentée

Country Status (2)

Country Link
KR (1) KR102534867B1 (fr)
WO (1) WO2022019384A1 (fr)

Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP2005271962A (ja) * 2004-03-25 2005-10-06 Micro Matic As 飲料用容器、ディスペンス装置、及びディスペンスシステム
JP2011510882A (ja) * 2008-02-06 2011-04-07 ザ・コカ−コーラ・カンパニー 飲料ディスペンサのためのカートンに基づくパッケージング
KR20160067923A (ko) * 2013-11-06 2016-06-14 더 프록터 앤드 갬블 캄파니 비우기 쉬운 가요성 용기
KR20190006667A (ko) * 2017-07-11 2019-01-21 엘지전자 주식회사 음료 제조팩 및 그를 갖는 음료 제조기
KR101962413B1 (ko) * 2017-09-18 2019-03-26 주식회사 인더케그 맥주 제조장치 및 이를 이용한 맥주 제조방법

Family Cites Families (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP6357293B2 (ja) * 2014-06-06 2018-07-11 アサヒビール株式会社 洗浄機能付きディスペンスヘッド
KR102605652B1 (ko) * 2016-01-19 2023-11-23 엘지전자 주식회사 발효장치
KR101962424B1 (ko) * 2017-09-18 2019-03-26 주식회사 인더케그 효모캡슐 일체형 케그캡, 효모캡슐 일체형 케그캡 결합용 커플러, 이를 구비하는 맥주 제조장치

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP2005271962A (ja) * 2004-03-25 2005-10-06 Micro Matic As 飲料用容器、ディスペンス装置、及びディスペンスシステム
JP2011510882A (ja) * 2008-02-06 2011-04-07 ザ・コカ−コーラ・カンパニー 飲料ディスペンサのためのカートンに基づくパッケージング
KR20160067923A (ko) * 2013-11-06 2016-06-14 더 프록터 앤드 갬블 캄파니 비우기 쉬운 가요성 용기
KR20190006667A (ko) * 2017-07-11 2019-01-21 엘지전자 주식회사 음료 제조팩 및 그를 갖는 음료 제조기
KR101962413B1 (ko) * 2017-09-18 2019-03-26 주식회사 인더케그 맥주 제조장치 및 이를 이용한 맥주 제조방법

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
KR20220011499A (ko) 2022-01-28
KR102534867B1 (ko) 2023-05-19

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
WO2018216958A2 (fr) Appareil de préparation de boisson
WO2017126845A1 (fr) Appareil de production de bière
WO2018216971A2 (fr) Élément de fabrication de boisson et machine de fabrication de boisson le comprenant
WO2018216957A2 (fr) Appareil de préparation de boisson
WO2012008754A2 (fr) Réfrigérateur et appareil de refroidissement
WO2020111388A1 (fr) Dispositif de fabrication de boisson et procédé de commande correspondant
WO2010123177A1 (fr) Réfrigérateur
WO2013085302A1 (fr) Lave-linge à tambour mural
WO2017126844A1 (fr) Appareil de logement et appareil de production de bière le comprenant
WO2021261672A1 (fr) Appareil pour préparer une boisson fermentée
WO2022019384A1 (fr) Appareil pour préparer une boisson fermentée
WO2022005156A1 (fr) Appareil de production de boisson alcoolisée fermentée
WO2022114582A1 (fr) Appareil de production de boisson fermentée
WO2021261670A1 (fr) Bouchon de fût et fût comprenant un bouchon de fût
WO2021261678A1 (fr) Appareil pour la fabrication de boissons fermentées
WO2021261671A1 (fr) Appareil de production de boisson fermentée
WO2022004954A1 (fr) Appareil pour la fabrication d'une boisson fermentée
WO2021045295A1 (fr) Réfrigérateur
WO2019045210A1 (fr) Lave-vaisselle et appareils ménagers
WO2022114581A1 (fr) Appareil de préparation de boisson fermentée, système de boisson fermenté le comprenant, et son procédé de commande
WO2022114275A1 (fr) Dispositif de production de boisson fermentée, système de boisson fermentée le comprenant et procédé de commande s'y rapportant
WO2022114276A1 (fr) Dispositif de fabrication de boissons fermentées et procédé destiné à commander le système de boissons fermentées le comprenant
WO2024096406A1 (fr) Lave-vaisselle
WO2024136301A1 (fr) Lave-vaisselle
WO2021045294A1 (fr) Réfrigérateur et procédé de fabrication associé

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
121 Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application

Ref document number: 20946091

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A1

NENP Non-entry into the national phase

Ref country code: DE

122 Ep: pct application non-entry in european phase

Ref document number: 20946091

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A1