Temperature regulating device and temperature regulating system

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a temperature adjusting device and a temperature adjusting system which, while forming a wine tank made of concrete, adjusts the temperature of wine in the wine tank without directly contacting a metal pipe, and which uniformly maintains the temperature of the wine by controlling the temperature in the tank. [Solution] The present invention relates to a temperature adjusting device (1) which adjusts the temperature of wine (10) stored in a wine tank (9) made of concrete, characterized in that the temperature adjusting device (1) comprises a pipe portion (4) for circulation, a liquid (3) for circulation which circulates in the pipe portion (4), and a temperature adjuster (2) which adjusts the temperature of the liquid (3) for circulation, in the pipe portion (4), an inlet connecting portion (6) and an outlet connecting portion (7) are formed on the surface of the concrete, and a main pipe portion (5) is buried in the concrete wall.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to a temperature control device and a temperature control system, which can control the temperature of wine stored in a concrete-made wine tank, so that the stored wine can be fermented and aged at an appropriate temperature. BACKGROUND

[0002] The material of the container for fermenting grapes as a raw material of wine and the material of the container for storing and aging the grapes are a very important factor in wine production, because it has a great influence on the final wine.

[0003] As a container for fermenting grapes, a container for storing and aging grapes, until the 1970s, many wineries used cast-in-place concrete tanks as part of the building, and wine was brewed using concrete tanks.

[0004] After that, from the 1970s, stainless steel tanks have appeared, which are easier to control temperature, easier to sterilize, easier to manage hygiene, and are widely used all over the world.

[0005] However, in recent years, more and more winemakers have turned from stainless steel tanks to concrete tanks.

[0006] Concrete tanks have the following features: concrete itself rarely transmits its own odor to wine, can maintain neutrality, and like oak barrels, concrete tanks have air permeability, so by providing a small amount of oxygen to the wine, it can breathe, and concrete tanks are easier to sterilize and clean the inside than oak barrels.

[0007] In addition, since the tank wall of the concrete tank is thick, it is not easily affected by external temperature changes compared to stainless steel tanks, and its feature is that the necessity of temperature management affected by the external environment like stainless steel tanks is low.

[0008] Furthermore, in addition to these features, concrete tanks that were previously installed as part of the building have recently been developed and manufactured in various shapes, including independent cubic tanks, conical tanks, and egg-shaped tanks.

[0009] Here, during the fermentation of grapes as a raw material for wine in the wine production process, the temperature of the wine in the tank rises. For wine brewing, the fermentation temperature has a great influence on the final wine, and the temperature of red wine is usually controlled below 30 degrees, and the temperature of white wine is controlled around 20 degrees.

[0010] In addition, the temperature of the storage culture (maturation) of the wine after fermentation also affects the aroma and taste of the wine, and therefore, in general, 10 to 15 degrees is the appropriate temperature for the culture (maturation) of the wine. Therefore, it is said that if the temperature of the wine in the tank rises to 20 degrees or more, the wine is more likely to be over-cultured (matured) or oxidized.

[0011] Therefore, in managing the temperature of the wine in the tank, for example, at the time of cooling, a method of cooling the wine by placing a steel plate in the tank as a temperature control device, or a method of cooling the wine by providing a metal temperature control pipe inside the tank is used.

[0012] However, these methods have the problem that direct contact of the metal with the wine affects the aroma and taste of the wine, and therefore, it is not possible to produce wine that fully utilizes the characteristics of the concrete wine tank.

[0013] Prior Art Documents

[0014] Patent Documents

[0015] Patent Document 1: JP Laid-open Patent Publication No. 2019-154260 SUMMARY

[0016] PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED BY THE INVENTION

[0017] Therefore, the present invention is proposed in order to address the above-described past problems, and the object of the present invention is to provide a temperature control device and a temperature control system that, while forming a concrete wine tank, controls the temperature in the tank without directly contacting a metal pipe when adjusting the temperature of the wine in the tank, thereby uniformly maintaining the temperature of the wine.

[0018] TECHNICAL SOLUTION FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEMS

[0019] The present invention relates to a temperature adjustment device that adjusts the temperature of wine stored in a concrete wine tank, characterized by

[0020] The temperature adjustment device includes a circulation pipe portion, a circulation liquid that circulates in the circulation pipe portion, and a temperature adjuster that adjusts the temperature of the circulation liquid;

[0021] In the above-described circulation pipe portion, an inlet connection portion and an outlet connection portion are formed on the surface of the concrete, and a pipe main portion is buried in the concrete wall;

[0022] The circulation connection portion of the above-described temperature adjuster is connected to the above-described inlet connection portion and the outlet connection portion of the above-described circulation pipe portion, adjusts the temperature of the above-described circulation liquid, and causes it to circulate in the above-described pipe main portion.

[0023] or

[0024] characterized in that a measuring sensor is provided in the wine tank, which measures the temperature of the wine;

[0025] The temperature of the temperature regulator is set according to the temperature of the wine measured by the measuring sensor.

[0026] or

[0027] characterized in that the temperature regulating means are provided at two positions in the vertical direction of the wine tank made of concrete, and the set temperature of the temperature regulating means provided at the two positions is different.

[0028] or

[0029] The present invention relates to a temperature regulating means which regulates the temperature of wine stored in a wine tank made of concrete, characterized in that

[0030] The temperature regulating means comprises a circulation pipe portion, underground water circulating in the circulation pipe portion, and a suction pump which suctions the underground water;

[0031] In the circulation pipe portion, an inlet connecting portion and an outlet connecting portion are formed on the surface of the concrete, and a main pipe portion is buried in the concrete wall;

[0032] A discharge pipe portion of the suction pump which suctions the underground water is connected to the inlet connecting portion of the circulation pipe portion, the outlet connecting portion is connected to a discharge pipe portion, and the underground water suctioned by the suction pump circulates inside the main pipe portion.

[0033] or

[0034] The present invention relates to a temperature regulating means which regulates the temperature of wine stored in a wine tank made of concrete, characterized in that

[0035] The temperature regulating means comprises a circulation pipe portion, underground water circulating in the circulation pipe portion, a suction pump which suctions the underground water, and a temperature regulator which regulates the temperature of the underground water suctioned by the suction pump;

[0036] The temperature regulator is connected to a discharge pipe portion of the suction pump, and the underground water can be introduced;

[0037] In the circulation pipe portion, an inlet connecting portion and an outlet connecting portion are formed on the surface of the concrete, and a main pipe portion is buried in the concrete wall;

[0038] The circulation connection part of the temperature regulator is connected to the inlet connection part and the outlet connection part of the circulation pipe part, and the temperature of the imported underground water is adjusted so that the water circulates in the pipe main part.

[0039] Alternatively,

[0040] The present invention relates to a control device that performs temperature adjustment and temperature control of wine stored in a wine tank made of concrete, characterized in that,

[0041] The control device includes a reception part that receives the temperature of wine measured by a measurement sensor installed in the wine tank, and a control part that controls the temperature of the received wine.

[0042] The control part has a temperature control part that acquires the temperature of wine measured by the measurement sensor from the reception part, and a temperature setting part that sets a suitable temperature of wine in the tank in advance.

[0043] The temperature of wine acquired by the temperature control part is compared with the suitable temperature of the temperature setting part, and in correspondence with the result of the comparison, the temperature control part instructs the temperature regulator to increase or decrease the temperature, and the temperature of the circulation liquid is adjusted by the temperature regulator based on the instruction so that the circulation liquid circulates.

[0044] Alternatively,

[0045] The present invention relates to a control device that performs temperature adjustment and temperature control of wine stored in a wine tank made of concrete, characterized in that,

[0046] The control device includes a reception part that receives the temperature of wine measured by a measurement sensor installed in the wine tank, and a control part that controls the temperature of the received wine.

[0047] The control part has a temperature control part that acquires the temperature of wine measured by the measurement sensor from the reception part, a temperature setting part that sets a suitable temperature of wine in the tank in advance, and a temperature change rapid control part that adjusts the flow rate and speed of the circulation liquid flowing in the circulation pipe and rapidly processes the temperature change of the circulation liquid.

[0048] The temperature of the wine obtained by the temperature control section is compared with the appropriate temperature of the temperature setting section, and the temperature of the temperature regulator is raised or lowered by the temperature control section in response to the result of the comparison, and the temperature of the circulating liquid is adjusted by the action of the temperature regulator based on the instruction and the action of the temperature change rapid control section, so that the wine is circulated.

[0049] Effects of the Invention

[0050] According to the present application, a temperature adjusting device and a temperature adjusting system can be provided, which can uniformly maintain the temperature of wine without directly contacting a metal pipe while adjusting the temperature of wine in a wine tank made of concrete and by controlling the temperature in the tank. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0051] Figure 1 A structural explanatory diagram (1) for explaining the structure of the present application;

[0052] Figure 2 A structural explanatory diagram (2) for explaining the structure of the present application;

[0053] Figure 3 A structural explanatory diagram (3) for explaining the structure of the present application;

[0054] Figure 4 An explanatory diagram for explaining natural convection of the present application;

[0055] Figure 5 A structural explanatory diagram (4) for explaining the structure of the present application;

[0056] Figure 6 A structural explanatory diagram (5) for explaining the structure of the present application;

[0057] Figure 7 A structural explanatory diagram (6) for explaining the structure of the present application;

[0058] Figure 8 A structural explanatory diagram for explaining the structure of the control device of the present application;

[0059] Figure 9 A structural explanatory diagram for explaining the structure of the control section of the present application;

[0060] Figure 10 A structural explanatory diagram (7) for explaining the structure of the present application;

[0061] Figure 11 A structural explanatory diagram (8) for explaining the structure of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0062] First, the structure of the wine tank 9 made of concrete will be briefly explained.

[0063] like Figure 3 As shown, a lid 25 is provided on the top surface of the wine jar 9, from which the interior of the wine jar 9 can be seen.

[0064] In addition, such as Figure 1 As shown, an upper valve 23 is provided on the lower outer wall of the wine tank 9. This upper valve 23 is used to extract wine (supernatant). In addition, a lower valve 24 is provided on the bottom surface of the wine tank 9. This lower valve 24 is used to remove sediment accumulated at the bottom of the wine tank 9.

[0065] The present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0066] Figure 1 Structural illustration diagram to illustrate the structure of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0067] exist Figure 1 In the diagram, reference numeral 1 indicates a temperature regulating device. This temperature regulating device 1 is used to regulate the temperature of wine 10 stored in a concrete wine tank 9. Furthermore, the temperature regulating device 1 comprises: a circulation pipe 4, which has a portion embedded inside the wall of the wine tank 9 to circulate in a ring shape within the concrete wine tank 9; a circulation liquid 3, which circulates within the circulation pipe 4; and a temperature regulator 2, which regulates the temperature of the circulation liquid 3.

[0068] The circulating liquid 3, whose temperature is regulated by the temperature regulator 2, can circulate in the circulating pipe section 4, thereby causing heat exchange and cooling or heating the wine 10 in the wine tank 9. For the aforementioned circulating liquid 3, consider liquids such as water or groundwater that maintains a constant temperature throughout the season.

[0069] Furthermore, in the circulation pipe section 4, an inlet connection section 6 and an outlet connection section 7 are formed on the concrete surface, and the main pipe section 5 of the circulation pipe 4 is embedded in the concrete.

[0070] Here, the material of the aforementioned circulation pipe section is not limited, and it can be formed from a metal component that is easy to process and has good thermal conductivity. For example, a metal component made of stainless steel or copper can be formed. This metal component is then processed to form a dome-shaped circulation pipe section 4 with a circular or semi-circular cross-section.

[0071] Then, corresponding to the shape of the wine jar 9, the aforementioned main pipe section 5 is installed and embedded in the concrete wall. For example, in... Figure 1In the cylindrical wine tank 9 as shown, the pipe main portion 5 is disposed in the concrete wall of the wine tank in a ring shape in the up-and-down direction of the wine tank. By embedding the pipe main portion 5 in the concrete wall in this way in the up-and-down direction of the wine tank, the temperature of the wine in the tank can be uniformly controlled.

[0072] As described above, by embedding the pipe main portion 5 in the concrete wall, the temperature of the wine 10 can be adjusted without the metal part being in direct contact with the wine 10 in the tank 9. Therefore, the aroma and taste of the wine are not affected by the metal part during fermentation, storage, and aging (maturation), and the original aroma and taste of the grape can be enjoyed.

[0073] Further, the temperature regulator 2 and the circulation pipe portion 4 are connected by connecting the circulation connecting portion of the temperature regulator 2 to the inlet connecting portion 6 and the outlet connecting portion 7 of the circulation pipe portion 4. This allows the circulation liquid 3, which has been subjected to temperature regulation by the temperature regulator 2, to flow in through the inlet connecting portion 6 of the circulation pipe portion 4, pass through the pipe main portion 5, and flow out through the outlet connecting portion 7 of the circulation pipe portion 4.

[0074] Further, a flow regulating valve 22 for regulating the flow of the circulation liquid 3 is provided on the inlet connecting portion 6 side of the circulation pipe portion 4. By changing the degree of throttling of the flow regulating valve 22, the flow rate and speed of the circulation liquid 3 circulating in the pipe main portion 5 can be adjusted, and thus the flow rate and circulation speed of the circulation liquid 3 can be changed.

[0075] By increasing the degree of throttling of the flow regulating valve 22, the flow rate of the circulation liquid 3 circulating in the pipe main portion 5 increases, and the circulation speed of the circulation liquid 3 also increases. This allows the circulation liquid 3 to rapidly perform heat exchange, and rapidly cool or heat the temperature of the wine 10 in the tank 9.

[0076] Next, a second embodiment of the present application will be described.

[0077] The present application can also be applied to Figure 2 The cylindrical wine tank 9 in a horizontal state as shown. That is, in the cylindrical wine tank 9 in a horizontal state as shown, the pipe main portion 5 is embedded in the concrete wall in a state in which the pipe main portion 5 is bent in a meandering shape in the horizontal longitudinal direction. Figure 2

[0078] Figure 2 The embodiment as shown is characterized in that the temperature regulating device 1 is provided in two places, one in the lower concrete wall and the other in the upper concrete wall.

[0079] ​In addition, the temperature adjusted by the temperature adjusting device 1 below is different from the temperature adjusted by the temperature adjusting device 1 above, and thus a gentle convection of the wine is formed in the wine tank. This gentle convection ensures that the quality of the wine is always high and uniform without any deterioration.

[0080] Figure 3 A second specific example of the second embodiment is an example in which the temperature adjusting device 1 is provided at two positions in the up-and-down direction of the wine tank that is cylindrical. Figure 4 The convection state of the wine in the embodiment shown by arrows Figure 3 In addition, the temperature adjusting device 1 is provided at two positions in the up-and-down direction of the wine tank that is cylindrical. Figure 5 An example in which the temperature adjusting device 1 is installed at two positions in the up-and-down direction of a wine tank that is substantially egg-shaped is described below. Depending on the type of wine, better quality wine is produced after aging in the wine tank that is egg-shaped. In addition, the present application can also be applied to Figure 6 a wine tank that is square as shown in Figure 7 a wine tank that is triangular as shown, and accordingly wine that matches each shape can be selected to promote the production of high-quality wine.

[0081] Here, in Figure 2 the drawing, reference numeral 8 denotes a measurement sensor that is installed to measure the temperature of the wine 10 in the wine tank 9. There is no particular limitation on the position at which the measurement sensor 8 is provided, for example, on the inner wall of the wine tank 9, or on the top or bottom surface of the wine tank 9. In addition, the measurement sensor 8 can be inserted from a predetermined point as needed without being installed in the wine tank 9.

[0082] Next, a third embodiment of the present application will be described.

[0083] Figure 10 A configuration explanatory view for explaining the configuration of the third embodiment of the present application is shown in

[0084] In the third embodiment, the underground water 27 sucked by the suction pump 26 is circulated in the circulation pipe 4 to cool the temperature of the wine 10 in the wine tank 9. The configuration of the suction pump 26 is not limited in any way, and for example, can be an electric pump, a hydraulic pump, or a piston pump, etc.

[0085] Here, it is generally known that the temperature of the underground water 27 is almost constant throughout the year, although it varies depending on the region, and the annual temperature difference is within 1 degree. For example, the underground water temperature in the Hokkaido region is about 8 to 16 degrees throughout the year.

[0086] Therefore, by using the underground water 27, the temperature of the wine 10 can be maintained at 10 to 15 degrees, which is a suitable temperature for storing and aging (maturing) the wine in a tank. In addition, since the underground water having a temperature of about 8 to 16 degrees is used, there is no need to adjust the temperature of the circulating liquid 3, which is very economical.

[0087] In addition, the pumping pump 26 includes an underground water pumping pipe 30 that pumps up the underground water 27, and a discharge pipe portion 28 that discharges the pumped-up underground water 27 to the circulating pipe portion 4.

[0088] The pumping pump 26 and the circulating pipe portion 4 are connected by connecting the discharge pipe portion 28 of the pumping pump 26 to the inlet connecting portion 6 of the above-mentioned circulating pipe portion 4. In addition, the outlet connecting portion 7 of the circulating pipe portion 4 is connected to the discharge pipe portion 29 so as to discharge the above-mentioned underground water 27 from the circulating pipe portion 4.

[0089] Thus, a structure is formed in which the underground water 27 pumped up by the pumping pump 26 flows in from the inlet connecting portion 6 of the circulating pipe portion 4 connected to the discharge pipe portion 28, passes through the pipe main portion 5, and is discharged from the discharge pipe portion 29 connected to the outlet connecting portion 7 of the circulating pipe portion 4.

[0090] If the temperature of the underground water 27 is higher or lower than the appropriate temperature, by the combination of the temperature regulator 2 and the pumping pump 26 in the first or second embodiment, the underground water 27 pumped up by the pumping pump 26 can be adjusted to the appropriate temperature by the temperature regulator 2 to be used (see Figure 11 ).

[0091] In this case, a structure is formed in which the underground water 27 can be introduced into the above-mentioned temperature regulator 2 by connecting the discharge pipe portion 28 of the above-mentioned pumping pump 26 to the temperature regulator 22.

[0092] The temperature regulation and temperature control in the temperature regulation device 1 will be described below.

[0093] In the present application, there is a control device 11 that performs the temperature regulation and control of the temperature regulation device 1.

[0094] As shown in Figure 8 , the control device 11 is mainly provided as a device independent of the temperature control device 1, and includes a receiving portion 13 that receives the signals of the measurement sensor 8 by wireless or wired cable, and a transmission portion 14 that transmits various transmission signals.

[0095] In this example, the control device 11 is provided mainly as a device independent of the temperature control device 1, but the control device 11 and the temperature control part 1 can be integrated.

[0096] In addition, the control part 12, the storage part 15, the input part 16, and the display part 17 for other various controls are included. Further, Figure 9 The control part 12 shown includes a temperature adjustment control part 18, a temperature setting part 19, a temperature change rapid control part, and a temperature difference control part 21.

[0097] The temperature data of the wine 10 measured by the measurement sensor 8 is transmitted to the temperature adjustment control part 18 of the control part 12 in the control device 11 by wireless or wired cable, and the temperature data of the wine 10 measured by the measurement sensor 8 is acquired by the temperature adjustment control part 18 of the control part 12 in the control device 11.

[0098] Then, the temperature data of the wine 10 acquired by the temperature adjustment control part 18 is compared with the appropriate temperature of the temperature setting part 19 of the control part 12, which has previously set the appropriate temperature of the wine in the tank, and if the acquired temperature data of the wine is higher than the appropriate temperature of the temperature setting part 19, the temperature adjuster 2 is operated by the temperature control part 18 to control the introduction of the cold circulating liquid 3 into the circulating pipe part 4 for cooling the temperature of the wine 10 in the wine tank 9.

[0099] If the temperature of the wine 10 measured by the measurement sensor 8 is lower than the appropriate temperature of the temperature setting part 19, the temperature adjuster 2 is operated by the temperature control part 18 in the same manner as the above to introduce the warm circulating liquid 3 into the circulating pipe part 4 for heating the temperature of the wine 10 in the tank 9.

[0100] Thus, the temperature of the wine 10 in the tank 9 is adjusted and maintained at the optimum temperature for fermentation or storage and cultivation (maturation) of grapes on a daily basis.

[0101] Further, if the temperature data of the wine 10 measured by the measurement sensor 8 differs by 5 degrees or more from the appropriate temperature in the temperature setting part 19, the temperature adjuster 2 is operated by the temperature adjustment control part 18 of the control part 12 in the control device 11 while transmitting data from the temperature adjustment control part 18 to the temperature change rapid control part 20 of the control part 12 in the control device 11.

[0102] Upon receipt of the above data, the above temperature change rapid control section 20 rapidly expands the throttling size of the flow control valve 22 on the inlet connecting section 6 side of the circulation pipe section 4. By expanding the throttling size of the flow control valve 22, the flow rate of the circulation liquid 3 circulating in the circulation pipe section 4 can be increased, and the circulation speed of the circulation liquid 3 can be increased. This enables the above circulation liquid 3 to rapidly perform heat exchange to rapidly increase the temperature of the wine 10 in the tank 9 to a suitable temperature.

[0103] Here, as the suitable temperature for fermenting grapes, the temperature of red wine is controlled to be 30 degrees or less, and the temperature of white wine is controlled to be about 20 degrees. Therefore, as the suitable temperature for fermenting grapes, the upper limit of the temperature of red wine is 30 degrees, and the upper limit of the temperature of white wine is 20 degrees, and the suitable temperature is set in the above temperature setting section 19. This enables the temperature of the wine 10 in the tank 9 to be maintained at an optimum temperature.

[0104] The optimum temperature for storing and aging (maturing) wine is between 10 and 15 degrees. Therefore, by setting the suitable temperature in the above temperature setting section 19 to a lower limit of 10 degrees and an upper limit of 15 degrees, the temperature of the wine 10 in the tank 9 can be maintained within an optimum temperature range.

[0105] As such, the above temperature setting section 19 is configured in a manner that can set a suitable temperature range in correspondence with the state of the wine in the tank.

[0106] Further, the reference numeral 21 denotes a temperature difference control section. The temperature difference control section 21 is a control section for making the set temperature of the above temperature adjustment device 1 provided at two portions in the up-and-down direction of the concrete wine tank 9 different in the case where the temperature adjustment device 1 is provided at the two portions (see Figure 2 and Figure 3 ).

[0107] Specifically, the temperature data of the upper portion of the wine 10 and the temperature data of the lower portion of the wine 10 measured by the respective measurement sensors 8 provided above and below the above wine tank 9 are transmitted to the temperature adjustment control section 18 of the control section 12 in the control device 11 by wireless or wired cable. Next, the temperature control section 18 of the control section 12 in the control device 11 acquires the temperature data of the upper and lower portions of the wine 10 measured by the above respective measurement sensors 8.

[0108] Then, as described above, the temperature data of the upper and lower portions of the wine 10 obtained by the above temperature adjustment control section 18 is compared with the suitable temperature of the temperature setting section 19, which has previously set the suitable temperature of the wine in the tank.

[0109] In addition, as a result of the comparison, in the case where the temperature data of the upper and lower portions of the wine 10 obtained is within the appropriate temperature range of the temperature setting portion 19, the temperature data of the upper and lower portions of the wine 10 obtained by the temperature adjustment control portion 18 is transmitted to the temperature difference control portion 21 of the control portion 12 in the control device 11.

[0110] In the temperature difference control portion 21, upon receipt of the upper and lower temperature data, in order to make the temperature of the wine in the tank 9 differ by about 1 to 2 degrees between the upper and lower portions, the set temperature set in such a manner that the temperature of the wine differs by 1 to 2 degrees between the upper and lower portions is transmitted from the temperature difference control portion 21 to the temperature adjustment control portion 18.

[0111] Here, for example, it is assumed that the temperature is set so that the temperature of the wine in the lower portion of the tank 9 is about 1 degree lower than the temperature of the wine in the upper portion.

[0112] Then, by the temperature adjustment control portion 18, each temperature adjuster 2 of the temperature control device 1 provided at two points in the upper and lower directions of the tank 9 is operated, and the temperature of the wine in the upper and lower portions is controlled to differ by 1 to 2 degrees.

[0113] Further, as a result of the comparison, in the case where the temperature data of the upper and lower portions of the wine obtained is not within the appropriate temperature range of the temperature setting portion 19, each temperature adjuster 2 is operated once by the temperature adjustment control portion 18 to control the temperature of the wine 10 in the tank 9 in such a manner that it is within the appropriate temperature range of the temperature setting portion 19.

[0114] Then, after the temperature of the wine 10 in the tank 9 is within the appropriate temperature range of the temperature setting portion 19, the temperature of the upper and lower portions of the wine tank 9 is controlled to differ by about 1 to 2 degrees in accordance with the above-described flow.

[0115] By controlling the temperature of the wine in such a manner that it differs by about 1 to 2 degrees between the upper and lower portions in the tank 9, gentle natural convection of the wine 10 in the tank 9 occurs, and the temperature of the wine 10 in the tank 9 can be kept uniform as a whole at ordinary times.

[0116] Next, a method of manufacturing a wine tank made of concrete will be described.

[0117] First, a mold of a certain shape is formed, and the pipe main portion 5 of the circulation pipe portion 4 is placed in the mold, and then concrete is poured into the mold in which the pipe main portion 5 is placed to perform molding. At this time, the inlet connection portion 6 and the outlet connection portion 7 of the circulation pipe portion 4 are formed on the surface of the concrete.

[0118] Then, in the formed concrete wine tank, a measurement sensor 8 can be installed on the top surface, bottom surface, or wall surface of the wine tank as needed, so that the temperature of the wine can be measured.

[0119] In addition, the size (capacity) of the concrete wine tank can be determined by considering the location where the wine is produced and the amount of wine produced at one time. In addition, the shape of the concrete wine tank can be selected according to the type of wine to be brewed (red wine, white wine, etc.). For example, the shape of the concrete wine tank shown in FIG. 1 can be produced. Figures 5 to 7 Figures 5 to 7 The pipe main part 5 in the pipe part 4 is mainly shown by a solid line, but is actually buried in the concrete.

[0120] As such, in the present application, by burying the pipe main part 5 of the circulation pipe part 4 in the concrete, the temperature of the wine can be adjusted without the metal part directly contacting the wine in the tank.

[0121] In addition, the temperature of the wine in the tank can be controlled in real time by the measurement sensor 8, and in addition, natural convection can be generated by creating a temperature difference of about 1 to 2 degrees between the temperature above and below the wine in the tank, to maintain the uniform temperature of the entire wine.

[0122] Explanation of Reference Numerals:

[0123] Reference numeral 1 denotes a temperature adjusting device;

[0124] Reference numeral 2 denotes a temperature adjuster;

[0125] Reference numeral 3 denotes a circulating liquid;

[0126] Reference numeral 4 denotes a circulation pipe part;

[0127] Reference numeral 5 denotes a pipe main part;

[0128] Reference numeral 6 denotes an inlet connection part

[0129] Reference numeral 7 denotes an outlet connection part;

[0130] Reference numeral 8 denotes a measurement sensor;

[0131] Reference numeral 9 denotes a concrete wine tank;

[0132] Reference numeral 10 denotes wine;

[0133] Reference numeral 11 denotes a control device;

[0134] Reference numeral 12 denotes a control part;

[0135] Reference numeral 13 denotes a reception part; ​

[0136] Reference numeral 14 denotes a transmission section;

[0137] Reference numeral 15 denotes a storage section;

[0138] Reference numeral 16 denotes an input section;

[0139] Reference numeral 17 denotes a display section;

[0140] Reference numeral 18 denotes a temperature adjustment control section;

[0141] Reference numeral 19 denotes a temperature setting section;

[0142] Reference numeral 20 denotes a temperature change rapid control section;

[0143] Reference numeral 21 denotes a temperature difference control section;

[0144] Reference numeral 22 denotes a flow rate adjustment valve;

[0145] Reference numeral 23 denotes an upper valve;

[0146] Reference numeral 24 denotes a lower valve;

[0147] Reference numeral 25 denotes a lid;

[0148] Reference numeral 26 denotes a suction pump;

[0149] Reference numeral 27 denotes ground water;

[0150] Reference numeral 28 denotes a discharge pipe section;

[0151] Reference numeral 29 denotes a discharge pipe section;

[0152] Reference numeral 30 denotes a ground water suction pipe.

Claims

1. A temperature adjusting device which adjusts the temperature of wine stored in a wine tank made of concrete, characterized in that, the temperature adjusting device comprises: a pipe portion for circulation; a liquid for circulation which circulates in the pipe portion for circulation; and a temperature adjuster which adjusts the temperature of the liquid for circulation; in the pipe portion for circulation, an inlet connecting portion and an outlet connecting portion are formed on the surface of concrete, and a main pipe portion is buried in the wall of concrete; the circulation connecting portion of the temperature adjuster is connected to the inlet connecting portion and the outlet connecting portion of the pipe portion for circulation, adjusts the temperature of the liquid for circulation, and makes it circulate in the main pipe portion; and the temperature adjusting device is provided at two positions in the vertical direction of the wine tank made of concrete, the adjustment temperature of the temperature adjusting device provided at the lower position is set to be higher than the adjustment temperature of the temperature adjusting device provided at the upper position, convection of the wine in the wine tank is caused, and the temperature of the wine in the wine tank can be kept uniform as a whole.

2. The temperature adjusting device according to claim 1, which is a control device which performs temperature adjustment and temperature control, characterized in that, the control device comprises: a receiving portion which receives the temperature of wine measured by a measuring sensor installed in the wine tank; and a control portion which controls the temperature of the wine which has been received; the control portion has: a temperature control portion which acquires the temperature of wine measured by the measuring sensor from the receiving portion; and a temperature setting portion which sets the appropriate temperature of wine in the tank in advance; the temperature of wine acquired by the temperature control portion is compared with the appropriate temperature of the temperature setting portion, and in correspondence with the result of the comparison, the temperature adjuster is instructed to increase or decrease the temperature by the temperature control portion, and the temperature of the liquid for circulation is adjusted by the temperature adjuster based on the instruction, so that it circulates.

3. The temperature adjusting device according to claim 1, which is a control device which performs temperature adjustment and temperature control, characterized in that, the control device comprises: a receiving portion which receives the temperature of wine measured by a measuring sensor installed in the wine tank; and a control portion which controls the temperature of the wine which has been received; the control portion has: a temperature control portion which acquires the temperature of wine measured by the measuring sensor from the receiving portion; a temperature setting portion which sets the appropriate temperature of wine in the tank in advance; and a temperature change rapid control portion which adjusts the flow rate and speed of the liquid for circulation flowing in the pipe for circulation, and performs rapid processing of the temperature change of the liquid for circulation. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The temperature of the wine obtained by the temperature control section is compared with the appropriate temperature of the temperature setting section, and the temperature of the temperature regulator is raised or lowered in response to the result of the comparison by the temperature control section, and the temperature of the circulating liquid is adjusted to be circulated by the action of the temperature regulator based on the instruction and the action of the temperature change rapid control section.

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