Pipeline system and beverage equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to a pipeline system and beverage equipment. The pipeline system comprises a feeding main path, a cleaning branch path and at least one feeding branch path, a power device and a discharging blocking device are connected in series on the feeding main path, and the discharging blocking device is located on the outlet side of the power device; the two ends of the cleaning branch are connected into the inlet side and the outlet side of the power device of the feeding main path in parallel, the first end of the cleaning branch is located between the power device and the discharging blocking device, and a first cleaning blocking device is arranged on the cleaning branch; one end of each feeding branch is connected into the cleaning branch and located between the first cleaning blocking device and the second end of the cleaning branch, and each feeding branch is provided with a feeding blocking device. According to the scheme, circulating cleaning of a pipeline system can be achieved, the utilization rate of cleaning liquid is increased, the purpose of saving water resources is achieved, back flushing can be conducted on the feeding branch and components on the branch, cleaning is more thorough, and the effect is better.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of beverage equipment pipelines, and in particular to a pipeline system and beverage equipment. Background Art

[0002] Existing beverage equipment often features a mixing function, allowing users to blend different ingredients to create the desired beverage. However, during the beverage preparation process, ingredients are likely to adhere to pipe walls, control valves, and other locations within the equipment's piping system. Therefore, cleaning the piping system is often necessary after beverage preparation.

[0003] At present, the main method for cleaning the piping system of beverage equipment is to replace the material in the storage container of the beverage equipment with cleaning liquid, and then start the beverage equipment. The beverage equipment drives the cleaning liquid to flow along the piping system and discharge it from the discharge port. During the flow process, the cleaning liquid can carry away the residual material in the piping system, thereby achieving the cleaning purpose.

[0004] However, the above cleaning method still has the following problems:

[0005] 1) The cleaning fluid introduced into the pipeline system usually flows along the main pipeline, resulting in a good cleaning effect only on the main pipeline, while the cleaning effect on the branch pipeline is limited, and the cleaning is not thorough enough;

[0006] 2) The cleaning fluid usually flows in one direction in the pipeline system, that is, it is introduced from the feed port and then flows directly out from the discharge port. This requires a large amount of cleaning fluid to thoroughly clean the pipeline, resulting in low utilization of the cleaning fluid and easy waste of resources. Utility Model Content

[0007] Based on this, the utility model provides a piping system and beverage equipment to solve the problem that the existing piping system is not cleaned thoroughly enough and easily causes water waste during the cleaning process.

[0008] On the one hand, the present invention provides a pipeline system, including a main feed line, a cleaning branch line and at least one feed branch line;

[0009] A power device and a discharge blocking device are connected in series on the main feed path, and the discharge blocking device is located at the outlet side of the power device;

[0010] The two ends of the cleaning branch are connected in parallel to the inlet side and the outlet side of the power device of the feeding main path, and the first end of the cleaning branch is located between the power device and the discharge blocking device;

[0011] A first cleaning blocking device is provided on the cleaning branch, one end of each of the feeding branches is connected to the cleaning branch and is located between the first cleaning blocking device and the second end of the cleaning branch, and each of the feeding branches is provided with a feeding blocking device.

[0012] In one embodiment, a second cleaning blocking device is further provided on the cleaning branch, and the second cleaning blocking device is located between the second end of the cleaning branch and the feeding branch.

[0013] In one embodiment, the second cleaning blocking device is disposed near the second end of the cleaning branch.

[0014] In one embodiment, the first cleaning blocking device is disposed near the first end of the cleaning branch.

[0015] In one embodiment, when there are two or more feed branches, each feed branch is connected in parallel to the cleaning branch.

[0016] In one embodiment, the discharge blocking device, the feed blocking device, the second cleaning blocking device and the first cleaning blocking device are all electrically controlled valves.

[0017] On the other hand, the present invention further provides a beverage device, which includes the pipeline system of any of the above embodiments.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0019] The pipeline system of the present invention connects a cleaning branch in parallel to the power device of the main feed line, so that through the control of each blocking device, the main feed line and the cleaning branch can be connected to form a circulation flow path, so that the cleaning liquid can circulate and clean the main feed line, thereby improving the utilization rate of the cleaning liquid and achieving the purpose of saving resources. By connecting each feed branch between the first cleaning blocking device and the second cleaning blocking device of the cleaning branch, closing the second cleaning blocking device and opening the corresponding feed blocking device, the cleaning branch can be connected to the corresponding feed branch, thereby achieving reverse cleaning of the feed branch and the feed blocking device, making the pipeline system cleaning more comprehensive and thorough, with better results, and avoiding problems such as system blockage caused by material residue in each pipeline. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of a pipeline system in one embodiment;

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a main feed line for cleaning a pipeline system in one embodiment;

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of cyclic cleaning of a pipeline system in one embodiment;

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a backflushing feed branch of a pipeline system in one embodiment;

[0024] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of a backflushing feed branch of a pipeline system in another embodiment.

[0025] The figure marks in the drawings of the specification include: main feed path 1, feed end 101, discharge end 102, cleaning branch 2, feed branch 3, power device 4, discharge blocking device 5, first cleaning blocking device 6, second cleaning blocking device 7, feed blocking device 8. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of this application more clear, the following further describes this application in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this application and are not intended to limit this application.

[0027] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in this embodiment are only used to schematically illustrate the basic concept of the present invention.

[0028] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in the drawings of this specification are only used to match the contents disclosed in the specification so that people familiar with this technology can understand and read them. They are not intended to limit the conditions under which the present invention can be implemented. Any structural modifications, changes in proportions, or adjustments in sizes should still fall within the scope of the technical contents disclosed in this utility model without affecting the effects and purposes that can be achieved by the present utility model.

[0029] Terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "horizontal," "inner," "outer," "radial," and "circumferential" used in this specification to indicate positions or locations are based on those shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely for ease of description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] As described in the background technology, when cleaning existing beverage equipment, the cleaning liquid introduced into the pipeline system usually flows along the main pipeline, resulting in a good cleaning effect only on the main pipeline, while the cleaning effect on the branch pipeline is limited, and the cleaning is not thorough enough; and the cleaning liquid usually flows in one direction in the pipeline system, that is, it is introduced from the feed port and then flows directly out from the discharge port. In this way, a large amount of cleaning liquid is required to thoroughly clean the pipeline, resulting in a low utilization rate of the cleaning liquid and easy waste of resources.

[0031] In view of this, an embodiment of the present invention provides a pipeline system that can realize the circulation cleaning of each pipeline by cleaning liquid, so that the pipeline system is cleaned more thoroughly, the utilization rate of the cleaning liquid is improved, and the purpose of saving water resources is achieved.

[0032] Specifically, the pipeline system provided by the embodiment of the present utility model includes a main feed line 1, a cleaning branch line 2 and at least one feed branch line 3;

[0033] The main feed path 1 is connected in series with a power device 4 and a discharge blocking device 5, and the discharge blocking device 5 is located at the outlet side of the power device 4;

[0034] The two ends of the cleaning branch 2 are connected in parallel to the inlet and outlet sides of the power device 4 of the feeding main path 1, and the first end of the cleaning branch 2 is located between the power device 4 and the discharge blocking device 5. The cleaning branch 2 is provided with a first cleaning blocking device 6;

[0035] One end of each feed branch 3 is connected to the cleaning branch 2 and is located between the first cleaning blocking device 6 and the second end of the cleaning branch 2 , and a feed blocking device 8 is provided on each feed branch 3 .

[0036] For example, according to the pipeline system provided by the embodiment of the present invention, when preparing a drink, the main material is supplied by the main feed line 1, the auxiliary material is supplied by the feed branch line 3, and both are discharged from the discharge end 102 of the main feed line 1.

[0037] It should be noted that in the above-mentioned beverage preparation, the various materials can be the same medium or different media. For example, the main feed path 1 supplies liquid, and the feed branches 3 can supply liquid, gas or solid. Specifically, when preparing milk cap, the main feed path 1 can be used to supply milk, and the feed branches 3 are used to supply gas.

[0038] After the beverage preparation is completed, when the pipeline system needs to be cleaned, the main feed line 1 is connected to the liquid storage container containing the cleaning liquid, and then the opening and closing of each blocking device are controlled to achieve the cleaning of each pipeline and each component.

[0039] For example, see Figure 2, open the discharge blocking device 5, close each feed blocking device 8 and the first cleaning blocking device 6, and then start the power device 4 to provide driving force, so that the cleaning liquid can flow along the main feed path 1, and then clean the main feed path 1 and the power device 4 and the discharge blocking device 5 on the main feed path 1.

[0040] For example, see Figure 3 , close the discharge blocking device 5 and each feed blocking device 8, open the first cleaning blocking device 6, and the feed main path 1 and the cleaning branch path 2 can be connected to form a circulation flow path. After the power device 4 is started, the cleaning liquid can circulate along the feed main path 1 and the cleaning branch path 2, thereby realizing the circulation cleaning of the feed main path 1 and the components on the pipeline.

[0041] For example, see Figure 4 , close the discharge blocking device 5, open the first cleaning blocking device 6 and the feed blocking device 8 on one or more feed branches 3. At this time, the main feed road 1, the cleaning branch 2 and each feed branch 3 are connected, and the cleaning liquid is introduced from the main feed road 1, passes through the cleaning branch 2, and is discharged from the feed branch 3, thereby cleaning each feed branch 3 and the feed blocking device 8 on the pipeline.

[0042] According to the pipeline system provided in this embodiment, by connecting the cleaning branch 2 in parallel to the power device 4 of the main feed path 1, the main feed path 1 and the cleaning branch 2 can be connected to form a circulation flow path through the control of each blocking device, so that the cleaning liquid can circulate and clean the main feed path 1, thereby improving the utilization rate of the cleaning liquid and achieving the purpose of saving resources. By connecting each feed branch 3 to the cleaning branch 2, so that the corresponding feed blocking device 8 is turned on, the cleaning branch 2 can be connected to the corresponding feed branch 3, and then the feed branch 3 and the feed blocking device 8 can be reversely cleaned, making the pipeline system cleaning more comprehensive and thorough, with better results, and avoiding problems such as system blockage caused by material residue in each pipeline.

[0043] The piping system provided by the embodiment of the present utility model is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0044] according to Figure 1 The piping system of at least one embodiment of the present invention is exemplarily shown, and the piping system includes: a main feed line 1 , a feed branch line 3 and a cleaning branch line 2 .

[0045] In this embodiment, the main feeding line 1 is the main line of the pipeline system, which is used to realize the feeding of the main material and the mixing of the auxiliary materials with the main material, so as to obtain the desired beverage.

[0046] For details, see Figure 1 In this embodiment, the two ends of the main feeding path 1 are the feeding end 101 and the discharging end 102. Figure 1 In the example, the left end of the main feeding path 1 is the feeding end 101, and the right end is the discharging end 102. In actual application, the feeding end 101 can be connected to the storage container of the beverage equipment, and the discharging end 102 can be connected to the discharging port of the beverage equipment.

[0047] In some other embodiments, the discharge end 102 of the main feeding path 1 can be set to be multiple to achieve the output of different beverages.

[0048] See also Figure 1 On the main feed path 1, a power device 4 and a discharge blocking device 5 are sequentially connected in series along the direction from the feed end 101 to the discharge end 102. The power device 4 is used to provide a driving force for the medium in the pipeline to flow from the feed end 101 to the discharge end 102, so that the beverage raw materials or cleaning liquid can flow in a specified direction. Specifically, the power device 4 can be a pump. The discharge blocking device 5 is arranged near the discharge end 102 of the main feed path 1. The discharge blocking device 5 is used to control the discharge of materials or liquids from the entire pipeline system. Specifically, during the beverage preparation or pipeline cleaning process, the discharge blocking device 5 can be opened to discharge the cleaning wastewater or the prepared beverage from the discharge end 102. Conversely, the discharge blocking device 5 can be closed to block the discharge end 102 of the pipeline.

[0049] In some embodiments, a mixer, a whisk, etc. can also be provided on the main feed path 1 to achieve mixing and whisking of different materials.

[0050] In this embodiment, the cleaning branch 2 is connected in parallel to the main feed path 1, so that the cleaning liquid can be reversely diverted through the cleaning branch 2, and then the cleaning liquid can circulate and clean the main feed path 1, thereby achieving the purpose of improving the utilization rate of the cleaning liquid and saving resources.

[0051] For details, see Figure 1 In this embodiment, the cleaning branch 2 has a first end and a second end, and its first end is connected between the outlet side of the power device 4 and the discharge blocking device 5, so that the power device 4 can pump the cleaning liquid of the feed main road 1 into the cleaning branch 2 and provide driving force for the cleaning liquid in the cleaning branch 2; and the second end of the cleaning branch 2 is connected to the inlet side of the power device 4, so that the cleaning liquid introduced into the cleaning branch 2 can be re-introduced into the feed main road 1, providing a basis for the cleaning liquid to circulate and clean the feed main road 1.

[0052] In this embodiment, a first cleaning blocking device 6 is further provided on the cleaning branch 2 , and the feeding branch 3 is connected between the first cleaning blocking device 6 and the second end of the cleaning branch 2 .

[0053] The first cleaning and blocking device 6 is used to control the opening and closing of the first end of the cleaning branch 2 to prevent beverages or ingredients from flowing back into the cleaning branch 2 and the feed branch 3. For example, when preparing a beverage, closing the first cleaning and blocking device 6 can prevent the beverage from flowing back into the cleaning branch 2, ensuring smooth beverage preparation. For another example, when quickly flushing the main feed channel 1, closing the first cleaning and blocking device 6 can prevent the cleaning liquid from flowing back into the cleaning branch 2, ensuring the flushing efficiency of the main feed channel 1.

[0054] For further information, see Figure 1 The first cleaning blocking device 6 is arranged near the first end of the cleaning branch 2. Such an arrangement shortens the length of the pipe section between the first cleaning blocking device 6 and the main feed path 1, thereby reducing the beverage material that flows back into the cleaning branch 2 during beverage preparation, thereby ensuring smooth preparation of the beverage.

[0055] For further information, see Figure 1 The cleaning branch 2 is also provided with a second cleaning blocking device 7, which is located between the feed branch 3 and the second end of the cleaning branch 2. In this way, the second cleaning blocking device 7 can control the on-off of the second end of the cleaning branch 2 to achieve the switching of the flow direction of the cleaning liquid in the cleaning branch 2, thereby matching different cleaning operations. For example, see Figure 3 , the second cleaning blocking device 7 is opened, and the cleaning liquid will flow in the direction of the feed main path 1, thereby realizing the circulation cleaning of the feed main path 1; for example, see Figure 5 When the second cleaning blocking device 7 is closed, it blocks the cleaning branch 2 and the inlet side of the power unit 4, ensuring that the cleaning liquid flows entirely in the direction of the feed branch 3, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency of the feed branch 3. In this way, the switching between the circulating cleaning of the main feed path 1 and the reverse cleaning of the feed branch 3 is achieved through the on-off control of the second cleaning blocking device 7, achieving comprehensive cleaning of the pipeline system and better cleaning effect.

[0056] For further information, see Figure 5 The second cleaning blocking device 7 is arranged near the second end of the cleaning branch 2. Such an arrangement makes the length of the pipe section between the second cleaning blocking device 7 and the main feed path 1 shorter, thereby reducing the beverage material that is backwashed into the cleaning branch 2 during beverage preparation, thereby ensuring smooth preparation of beverages.

[0057] In this embodiment, feed branch 3 corresponds to main feed branch 1. Main feed branch 1 is used to supply the main ingredient, while feed branch 3 is used to supply the auxiliary ingredients to meet the needs of beverage preparation. For example, when preparing milk caps, main feed branch 1 can be connected to a container containing milk to provide milk to the pipeline system, while feed branch 3 can be connected to a nitrogen generator to supply nitrogen to the pipeline system.

[0058] In this embodiment, in order to meet different beverage preparation requirements, the feed branch 3 can be set to one or more, for example, Figure 1 An embodiment in which two feed branches 3 are provided is shown as an example.

[0059] Furthermore, when there are two or more feed branches 3, each feed branch 3 is connected to the cleaning branch 2 in parallel to facilitate the independent supply of various auxiliary materials.

[0060] See also Figure 1 In this embodiment, each feed branch 3 is provided with a feed blocking device 8, which is used to control the on / off of the feed branch 3 to achieve the supply of auxiliary materials or the backwashing of the cleaning liquid. For example, when preparing a beverage, the feed blocking device 8 and the second cleaning blocking device 7 on the corresponding feed branch 3 are turned on, so that the auxiliary materials can be introduced into the main feed path 1; for another example, when performing a circulation cleaning of the main feed path 1, the feed blocking device 8 is turned off, so that the cleaning liquid can be prevented from flowing out of the feed branch 3, thereby ensuring the efficiency of the circulation cleaning; for another example, when backwashing the feed branch 3 and the feed blocking device 8, the feed blocking device 8 is turned on and the second cleaning blocking device 7 is turned off, so that the cleaning liquid can be introduced into the feed branch 3 and discharged from the port of the feed branch 3.

[0061] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the discharge blocking device 5, the feed blocking device 8, the second cleaning blocking device 7 and the first cleaning blocking device 6 can all be electrically controlled valves. During assembly, each blocking device is communicatively connected with the control module of the beverage equipment, so that each blocking device can be automatically controlled by the control module of the beverage equipment, which makes the operation simpler and more convenient and the control more precise.

[0062] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a beverage device, which includes the pipeline system of any of the above embodiments, and the beverage device can be a milk cap machine.

[0063] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0064] The above embodiments merely represent several implementation methods of the present application. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that a person of ordinary skill in the art may make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present application, and these modifications and improvements fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present patent application shall be based on the appended claims.

Claims

1. A piping system, characterized in that: It comprises a main feeding channel (1), a cleaning channel (2) and at least one feeding channel (3); The main feed path (1) is connected in series with a power device (4) and a discharge blocking device (5), and the discharge blocking device (5) is located at the outlet side of the power device (4); The two ends of the cleaning branch (2) are connected in parallel to the inlet side and the outlet side of the power device (4) of the feeding main path (1), and the first end of the cleaning branch (2) is located between the power device (4) and the discharge blocking device (5); A first cleaning blocking device (6) is also provided on the cleaning branch (2), one end of each of the feed branches (3) is connected to the cleaning branch (2) and is located between the first cleaning blocking device (6) and the second end of the cleaning branch (2), and a feed blocking device (8) is provided on each of the feed branches (3).

2. The piping system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second cleaning blocking device (7) is also provided on the cleaning branch (2), and the second cleaning blocking device (7) is located between the second end of the cleaning branch (2) and the feeding branch (3).

3. The piping system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second cleaning blocking device (7) is arranged close to the second end of the cleaning branch (2).

4. The piping system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first cleaning blocking device (6) is arranged close to the first end of the cleaning branch (2).

5. The piping system according to claim 1, wherein: When there are two or more feed branches (3), each feed branch (3) is connected in parallel to the cleaning branch (2).

6. The piping system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The discharge blocking device (5), the feed blocking device (8), the second cleaning blocking device (7) and the first cleaning blocking device (6) are all electrically controlled valves.

7. The piping system according to claim 1, wherein: The power device (4) is a pump.

8. A beverage device, characterized in that: The piping system comprises the piping system according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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