JP3753784B2 - Liquid pouring method and liquid pouring device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a liquid dispensing method and a liquid dispensing apparatus for sequentially dispensing liquid by sequentially switching containers from a plurality of containers filled with liquid such as drinking water.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, for example, a configuration shown in FIG. 9 is adopted as a pouring device for pouring beer, which is drinking water, for example, carbonated drinking water, from a plurality of beer barrels (hereinafter referred to as barrels). In the figure, what is indicated by reference numeral 51 is a barrel. In this conventional example, four barrels are prepared. A carbon dioxide gas path 52 and a supply path 53 are connected to the upper part of each barrel 51. A carbon dioxide gas cylinder 54 is connected to the other end of the carbon dioxide gas path 52. In each supply path 53, a sensor 55 and an electromagnetic valve 56 for selecting the barrel 51 are interposed in order from the barrel 51 side. The other end of each supply path 53 is a single path and is connected to a beer pouring machine 57. A branch path 58 is connected between the sensor 55 and the electromagnetic valve 56, and a manual valve 59 is interposed in each drain path 58. The other end of each discharge path 58 is a single path.
[0003]
Next, the operation of the beer dispensing apparatus described above will be described. Normally, the barrel 51 is installed at a location away from the beer pouring machine 57, the valves 56, 59, etc., so first, when the keg 51 is connected to the beer pouring machine 57, it remains in the supply path 53. Beer can be poured out immediately by removing air and beer bubbles generated at the time of connection of the beer after connection (pressure change or temperature change at the time of exiting from the barrel 51 to the supply path 53), or the like, or Adjustments are made in advance so that the air and bubbles are not suddenly released. That is, all the electromagnetic valves 56 for barrel selection are closed, the manual valve 59 of the discharge path 58 is opened, then the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 54 is opened, carbon dioxide is supplied into the barrel 51, and the beer is fed from the barrel 51. To the supply path 53. As a result, the air and foam generated during the extrusion are pushed by the beer and discharged through the manual valve 59 and the discharge path 58. The fact that the air and foam have been discharged is determined by the operator confirming that beer is discharged following the air and foam, and the adjustment for one barrel 51 is completed by closing the manual valve 59. To do.
[0004]
This adjustment is made for all connected barrels. By the above-described operation, the supply path 53 is filled with beer and can be immediately poured out.
[0005]
When the lever of the beer pouring machine 57 is pulled after the above-described pouring preparation work, the predetermined electromagnetic valve 56 is opened, and beer is poured from the predetermined barrel 51 into a glass or a mug by the pressure of carbon dioxide gas. When the keg 51 becomes empty, the electromagnetic valve 56 is closed by the signal of the sensor 55, the other electromagnetic valve 56 is opened, and beer is poured out from the other keg 51. In addition, since the distance from the electromagnetic valve 56 to the beer pouring machine 57 is short, air or the like therebetween does not cause a problem in the beer pouring work by the operator.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Since the conventional liquid dispensing apparatus is configured as described above, there are the following problems. In other words, the dispensing preparation work must be performed manually and one by one for each barrel to be connected, which makes the operator's work complicated and a heavy burden. This invention solves the above problems, and provides the liquid extraction method and liquid extraction apparatus which automated the said extraction preparation work.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention has solved the above-described problems as follows. That is, a liquid detection sensor and a supply electromagnetic valve are provided in each supply path from a plurality of containers filled with liquid to the dispensing means, and a discharge path branched from between the sensor and the supply electromagnetic valve. A switching solenoid valve is provided in the air. First, air, etc. from a plurality of containers to be dispensed to each supply solenoid valve is discharged by opening the switching solenoid valve according to a sensor signal, and liquid is dispensed from the dispensing means. When doing so, the supply electromagnetic valve is switched by the signal of the sensor, and liquid is continuously dispensed from a plurality of containers.
[0008]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The liquid dispensing method according to the present invention is a liquid dispensing method for selectively and continuously dispensing a liquid from a plurality of containers filled with a liquid, wherein the controller is in the dispensing preparation control mode, and the container The liquid in the container is caused to flow into a part of the supply path from the outlet to the discharging means, and the air and bubbles in the supply path are discharged through the discharge path provided in the middle of the supply path. When the liquid detection sensor provided in the middle of detecting the liquid at a predetermined position in the vicinity of the pouring means performs a pouring preparation operation for closing the discharge path for each of the plurality of containers. When all of the dispensing preparation operations for the containers are completed, a dispensing operation for dispensing the liquid from any of the plurality of containers via the supply path and the dispensing means is performed on the plurality of containers. It is characterized by being performed in order.
The liquid dispensing apparatus according to the present invention is a liquid dispensing apparatus that selectively and continuously dispenses liquid from a plurality of containers filled with liquid. A discharge path provided in the middle, a switching valve for selectively connecting the supply path and the discharge path, a liquid detection sensor provided in the middle of the supply path, and a part of the supply path The liquid in the container is allowed to flow in, the air and bubbles in the supply path are discharged through the discharge path, and the switching valve is activated when the sensor detects the liquid at a predetermined position in the vicinity of the dispensing means. the closing discharge path pouring preparation operation by, have a preparation control mode pouring performed respectively a plurality of said containers, with the preparation operation has been completed exits the relative plurality of said containers Note, a plurality of Any of the containers Note dispatch operation to dispense the liquid through al the supply path and the dispensing means, characterized in that a control unit which can be carried out in sequence on a plurality of said containers.
[0009]
More specifically, a supply path for supplying the liquid delivered from each container to the dispensing means, a supply valve provided in the supply path, a discharge path provided on the upstream side of the supply valve, and the discharge A switching valve that opens and closes the path and selectively connects the supply path and the discharge path in the open state, a liquid detection sensor provided in the middle of the supply path, and the supply valve in the supply path close to the supply valve The liquid in the container is filled to a position, air and bubbles in the supply path are discharged through the discharge path, and the switching valve is operated when the sensor detects liquid at the position of the supply valve. the pouring preparation operation for closing the discharge path, in a state that have a preparation control mode pouring performed respectively a plurality of said containers, said spout preparatory operation for a plurality of the containers is completed, a plurality of the Note dispatch operation to dispense the liquid through the supply path and the dispensing unit from one of the vessels, and characterized by comprising a control unit which can be carried out in sequence on a plurality of said containers To do.
[0010]
【Example】
Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic overall configuration diagram showing a liquid dispensing apparatus according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a supply path in the machine. In FIG. 1, what is indicated by reference numeral 1 is a barrel as a container, and four barrels are prepared in this embodiment. A dispensing head 2 is attached to the upper part of each barrel 1. A carbon dioxide gas path 3 and a supply path 4 are connected to each dispense head 2. A carbon dioxide gas cylinder (CO ₂ cylinder) 6 as a pressurizing means is connected to the other end of the carbon dioxide gas path 3 via a pressure reducing valve 5. The other end of each supply path 4 is a single path in the machine 7 and is connected to a beer dispenser 8 serving as a dispensing means. Since the machine 7 has a built- in electromagnetic valve that operates with carbon dioxide pressure as will be described later, the carbon dioxide path 9 and the AC 100V power source 10 are connected. The machine 7 has a built- in control device 39 and a remote control box 11 connected thereto.
[0011]
As shown in FIG. 2, a sensor 12 such as a conductivity sensor for detecting the presence or absence of liquid and a supply electromagnetic valve 13 as a supply valve are provided in each supply path 4 in the machine 7 in order from the barrel 1 side. It is disguised. The other end of each supply path 4 is a single path and is connected to a beer dispenser 8. A branching path 14 is connected between the sensor 12 and the electromagnetic valve 13 for supply, and a switching electromagnetic valve 15 is interposed in each path 14. The other end of each discharge path 14 is a single path.
[0012]
FIG. 3 is a layout diagram showing the positional relationship between the machine 7 and the beer dispensing machine 8, FIG. 3 (a) is a front view, and FIG. 3 (b) is a side view. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the machine 7 including the electromagnetic valves 13 and 15 and the control device 39 is placed on the table 18, and the beer dispenser 8 is placed on the top. Has been. A remote control box 11 is connected to the machine 7.
[0013]
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the operation panel 21 of the machine 7. As shown in the figure, the operation panel 21 includes a power switch 22, a valve operation switch (automatic, a three-point switch capable of selecting a switching electromagnetic valve open or a supply electromagnetic valve open) 23, and operation of electromagnetic valves 13 and 15. A carbon dioxide gas path inlet 24, a discharge path outlet 25, a supply path inlet 26, a supply path outlet 27, an AC 100V power source inlet 28, and the like are provided.
[0014]
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the operation panel 31 of the remote control box 11. A power lamp 32, a carbon dioxide out lamp 33, and the like are provided above the operation panel 31, and an emergency stop (pour stop) switch 34, a pour start switch 35, a reservation switch 36 for each barrel 1, and a reservation below the operation panel 31. A lamp 37, a discharging lamp 38, and the like are provided. A reservation switch number is assigned below the reservation switch 36.
[0015]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control device 39 provided in the machine 7. As shown in the figure, the control unit 40 receives signals from various switches 34, 35, and 36 provided in the remote control box 11 and the sensor 12, and the control unit 40 performs switching based on these signals. A signal is output to the electromagnetic valve 15 and the supply electromagnetic valve 13, and a signal indicating the discharge state is output to the reservation lamp 37 and a signal indicating the discharge state is output to the discharging lamp 38.
[0016]
When beer is poured out by the above-described beer pouring device, since the barrel 1 is usually installed at a location away from the beer pouring machine 8, the electromagnetic valves 13, 15 and the like, first, a plurality of barrels to be poured out It is necessary to reserve the barrel 1 to be discharged by discharging the air from 1 to the electromagnetic valve 13 for supply. Next, it is necessary to switch the plurality of reserved barrels 1 in the order in which they are reserved, and to continuously and continuously pour out beer from the beer dispenser 8.
[0017]
Next, an embodiment of a beer extraction method using the above-described beer extraction apparatus will be described in detail with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG.
[0018]
Pressing the power switch 22 starts the program. First, data “0” is written to the N register indicating the number of reserved barrels, and data “1” is written to the I register indicating the reserved barrel number write address and the J register indicating the reserved barrel number read address (step S1). Next, when any switch is pressed from the remote control box 11, it is determined that there is a key input (step S2), it is determined whether or not the reservation switch 36 is pressed (step S3), and when the reservation switch 36 is pressed, The dispensing preparation control mode is started, and the switching electromagnetic valve R corresponding to the pressed reservation switch number R is opened (step S4). Then, discharge of air or the like in the supply path 4 from the barrel 1 to the supply electromagnetic valve 13 is started by the pressure of the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 6, and the reserved lamp R blinks during discharge (step S5). It is determined whether or not the blinking of the reservation lamp R has passed 10 seconds (adjustable) (time is over) (step S6). When the time is not over, the signal of the sensor R is read (step S7) and whether or not beer is detected. Is determined (step S8). When no beer is detected, the process returns to step S5. When beer is detected, in order to surely discharge, for example, after waiting for 2 seconds (adjustable) (step S9), the reservation lamp R is turned on (step S10). At the same time, the count value of the N register is incremented by 1, the reserved switch number R is written to KN (I) indicating the reserved barrel number memory, and the count value of the I register is incremented by 1 (step S11). Subsequently, the switching electromagnetic valve R is closed (step S12), and the process returns to step S2. In step S6, when the time is over, the reservation lamp R is turned off (step S13), and the process proceeds to step S12.
[0019]
The barrel (reservation number N) 1 is reserved by the above-described steps. Next, beer pouring will be described.
[0020]
In step S3, when the reservation switch 36 is not depressed, it is determined whether or not the dispensing start switch 35 is depressed (step S14). When the dispensing start switch 35 is not depressed, the process proceeds to step 2. Return. When the dispensing start switch 35 is pressed, it is determined whether or not the data written in the N register indicating the number of barrel reservations exceeds “0” (step S15). When the value is "0" or less, the process returns to step 2. When “0” is exceeded, the supply electromagnetic valve KN (J) corresponding to the reserved barrel number memory KN (I) is opened (step S16), and the dispensing lamp KN (J) is lit (step S16). S17). Next, the sensor KN (J) is read (step S18), and it is determined whether or not beer is detected (step S19). When beer is detected, the process returns to step S18. When no beer is detected, the supply electromagnetic valve KN (J) is closed (step S20), the dispensing lamp KN (J) is turned off (step S21), and the reservation lamp KN (J) is turned off (step S22). . At the same time, the count value of the N register is decremented by 1, the count value of the J register is incremented by 1 (step S23), and the process returns to step S15.
[0021]
Through the above-described steps, barrels (reserved number N) 1 are automatically dispensed in the reserved order. That is, when the operator pushes the pouring start switch 35 and pulls the lever of the beer pouring machine 8, the beer pouring machine 8 is switched in the reserved order and the beer is poured continuously from the beer pouring machine 8. Can be issued. In the beer pouring method described above, after a plurality of barrels 1 are reserved, the beer is poured out, but the barrel 1 can be reserved even during the beer pouring. In the beer pouring method described above, the plurality of barrels 1 are switched and poured in the reserved order, but can be switched arbitrarily or in a fixed order.
[0022]
When performing the above-described steps, the valve operation switch (three-point switch) 23 provided on the operation panel 21 of the machine 7 is automatic, but the supply electromagnetic valve 13 or the switching electromagnetic valve 15 is opened. This makes it possible to easily clean the liquid dispensing device. The electromagnetic valves 13 and 15 can be manually opened and closed by an attached switch.
[0023]
As another embodiment, the supply path in the machine 7 of the liquid dispensing apparatus shown in FIG. 1 may be configured as shown in FIG. 8 instead of the configuration shown in FIG. That is, in each supply path 4 from the barrel 1, a sensor 12 such as a conductivity sensor that detects the presence or absence of liquid and a switching electromagnetic valve 15 as a switching valve are interposed in order from the barrel 1 side. The other end of each supply path 4 is a single path, to which a beer dispenser 8 is connected via a supply electromagnetic valve 13 as a supply valve, and a discharge path 14 is connected. Yes. A discharge electromagnetic valve 16 as a discharge valve is interposed in the discharge path 14.
[0024]
The dispensing preparation control mode in this embodiment is started by closing the supply electromagnetic valve 13, opening the discharge electromagnetic valve 16, and opening the switching electromagnetic valve 15 one by one, such as air in the supply path 4. Is discharged through a switching electromagnetic valve 15 and a discharging electromagnetic valve 16. When the sensor 12 detects beer, the switching electromagnetic valve 15 is closed and the next switching electromagnetic valve 15 is opened. The above operation is repeated to fill the liquid up to a predetermined position in all the supply paths 4.
[0025]
【The invention's effect】
Since the present invention is configured as described above, the following effects can be obtained. That is, (a) the discharge of air or the like from a plurality of containers filled with liquid to the supply valve and the switching of the containers during liquid dispensing can be performed automatically.
(b) The plurality of containers can be switched in any order during liquid discharge.
(c) By incorporating the electromagnetic valve for supply and the electromagnetic valve for switching in this machine, the dispensing device can be simplified and the work can be facilitated.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic overall configuration diagram showing a liquid dispensing apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a supply path in the apparatus.
FIGS. 3A and 3B are layout diagrams showing the positional relationship between the machine and the beer dispensing machine, in which FIG. 3A is a front view and FIG. 3B is a side view.
FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing an operation panel of the apparatus.
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an operation panel of a remote control box.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control device.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a dispensing procedure in the liquid dispensing apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a supply path in the apparatus according to another embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a schematic view showing a conventional liquid dispensing apparatus.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 barrel (container)
4 Supply path 7 This machine 8 Beer dispenser (pouring means)
12 sensors
13 Supply solenoid valve (supply valve)
14 Discharge route
15 Solenoid valve for switching (switching valve)
16 Discharge solenoid valve (discharge valve)
39 Control unit
40 Control unit

Claims (3)

In a liquid dispensing method for selectively and continuously dispensing liquid from a plurality of containers (1) filled with liquid,
In the dispensing preparation control mode, the control unit (40) causes the liquid in the container (1) to flow into a part of the supply path (4) from the container (1) to the dispensing means (8). Air and bubbles in the supply path (4) are discharged via a discharge path (14) provided in the middle of the supply path (4), and liquid detection is provided in the middle of the supply path (4). When the sensor (12) detects liquid at a predetermined position in the vicinity of the dispensing means (8), a dispensing preparation operation for closing the discharge path (14) is performed on each of the plurality of containers (1). ,
When all the dispensing preparation operations for the plurality of containers (1) are completed, the liquid is dispensed from any of the plurality of containers (1) via the supply path (4) and the dispensing means (8). The liquid pouring method, wherein the pouring operation to be performed is sequentially performed on the plurality of containers (1). In a liquid dispensing apparatus that selectively and continuously dispenses liquid from a plurality of containers (1) filled with liquid,
A discharge path (14) provided in the middle of the supply path (4) from each container (1) to the dispensing means (8);
A switching valve (15) for selectively connecting the supply path (4) and the discharge path (14);
A liquid detection sensor (12) provided in the middle of the supply path (4);
The liquid in the container (1) is caused to flow into a part of the supply path (4), the air and bubbles in the supply path (4) are discharged through the discharge path (14), and the sensor (12 When the liquid is detected at a predetermined position in the vicinity of the pouring means (8), the preparatory operation for closing the discharge path (14) by operating the switching valve (15) is performed. have a preparation control mode pouring performed respectively 1), in a state in which the spout preparation operation has been completed for the plurality of the container (1), said supply path from one of a plurality of said containers (1) (4) and a control unit (40) capable of sequentially performing a dispensing operation of dispensing the liquid via the dispensing means (8) with respect to the plurality of containers (1) . A liquid dispenser characterized by that. In a liquid dispensing apparatus that selectively and continuously dispenses liquid from a plurality of containers (1) filled with liquid,
A supply path (4) for supplying liquid delivered from each container (1) to the dispensing means (8);
A supply valve (13) provided in the supply path (4);
A discharge path (14) provided upstream of the supply valve (13);
A switching valve (15) for opening and closing the discharge path (14) and selectively connecting the supply path (4) and the discharge path (14) in an open state;
A liquid detection sensor (12) provided in the middle of the supply path (4);
The liquid in the container (1) is filled to a position close to the supply valve (13) of the supply path (4), and air and bubbles in the supply path (4) are discharged through the discharge path (14). When the sensor (12) detects the liquid at the position of the supply valve (13), the discharge valve (15) is actuated to close the discharge path (14) when the liquid is detected at the position of the supply valve (13). have a preparation control mode pouring performed respectively to the container (1), in a state in which the spout preparation operation has been completed for the plurality of the container (1), from one of a plurality of said containers (1) A control unit (40) capable of sequentially performing a dispensing operation of dispensing liquid via the supply path (4) and the dispensing means (8) with respect to the plurality of containers (1) ; that it comprises a liquid dispensing device and said.

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