Beverage machine cleaning system and beverage machine equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a beverage machine cleaning system and beverage machine equipment. The beverage machine cleaning system is provided with a water inlet and comprises a heating assembly connected to the water inlet so as to heat water entering the beverage machine cleaning system through the water inlet; the cleaning liquid container is used for containing a cleaning agent; the first hot water injection pipeline is connected between the heating assembly and the cleaning fluid container, so that hot water is injected into the cleaning fluid container and is matched with the cleaning agent in the cleaning fluid container to form hot cleaning fluid; the input end of the hot water cleaning pipeline is connected to the cleaning fluid container, and the output end of the hot water cleaning pipeline is used for being connected to the input end of a product outlet pipeline of the beverage machine so that the hot cleaning fluid can clean the product outlet pipeline. Compared with a cold cleaning solution, the activity of substances such as enzyme in the hot cleaning solution is higher, so that the cleaning effect on the product pipeline is better.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of beverage machine equipment, specifically, a kind of beverage machine cleaning system and the beverage machine equipment with it. BACKGROUND

[0002] The beverage machine can make a variety of different flavors of beverages including soy milk, milk tea, coffee, etc., so as to provide a wide range of choices for the drinker, meet the needs and preferences of different drinkers, and therefore widely used in the market.

[0003] An outlet pipeline can be provided on the beverage machine. The beverage made by the beverage machine can flow out through the outlet pipeline. The customer can place a cup or other container under the outlet to receive the beverage flowing out through the outlet pipeline.

[0004] During the beverage dispensing process, a small amount of beverage will inevitably remain in the outlet pipeline. When the beverage machine is not in operation for a period of time (e.g., closing at night), the remaining beverage in the outlet pipeline will breed bacteria. When the beverage machine is used again (e.g., opening in the daytime), the beverage made by the beverage machine will carry the bacteria out, thereby affecting the health of the drinker. SUMMARY

[0005] In order to at least partially solve the problems existing in the prior art, according to one aspect of the present utility model, a beverage machine cleaning system is provided. The beverage machine cleaning system has a water inlet, and comprises: a heating assembly connected to the water inlet to heat the water entering the water inlet; a cleaning liquid container for containing a cleaning agent; a first hot water injection pipeline connected between the heating assembly and the cleaning liquid container to inject hot water into the cleaning liquid container and mix with the cleaning agent in the cleaning liquid container to form a hot cleaning liquid; and a hot water cleaning pipeline having an input end connected to the cleaning liquid container and an output end for connecting to an input end of an outlet pipeline of the beverage machine to clean the outlet pipeline with the hot cleaning liquid.

[0006] Exemplarily, the beverage machine cleaning system further comprises a second hot water injection pipeline connected between the heating assembly and the hot water cleaning pipeline to clean the outlet pipeline with hot water.

[0007] Exemplarily, a first concentration detector is provided on the hot water cleaning pipeline to detect the concentration of the hot cleaning liquid in the hot water cleaning pipeline.

[0008] Exemplarily, a first temperature detector is provided on the hot water cleaning pipeline to detect the temperature of the hot cleaning liquid in the hot water cleaning pipeline.

[0009] Exemplarily, the beverage machine cleaning system further comprises a dispensing opening cleaning pipeline and a spray member connected to the dispensing opening cleaning pipeline; the cleaning liquid container is configured to be detachably placed at the dispensing position of the beverage machine and connected to a preset interface of the beverage machine when placed at the dispensing position, and the preset interface is connected to the first hot water injection pipeline, the hot water cleaning pipeline and the dispensing opening cleaning pipeline; the dispensing opening cleaning pipeline is provided with a booster pump, and the spray member is detachably installed at the dispensing opening and configured to spray the cleaning liquid to the dispensing opening.

[0010] Exemplarily, the dispensing opening cleaning pipeline is provided with a second concentration detector and a second temperature detector, the second concentration detector is configured to detect the concentration of the hot cleaning liquid in the dispensing opening cleaning pipeline, and the second temperature detector is configured to detect the temperature of the hot cleaning liquid in the dispensing opening cleaning pipeline.

[0011] Exemplarily, the beverage machine cleaning system further comprises an external cleaning member configured to be detachably placed at the dispensing position; the external cleaning member comprises at least one cleaning liquid container and at least one liquid discharge container configured to contain discharged liquid; the spray member comprises a cavity, a spray head arranged in the cavity and a liquid discharge port in communication with the cavity; when the spray member is connected to the dispensing opening of the beverage machine, the liquid discharge port is configured to discharge liquid towards the liquid discharge container.

[0012] Exemplarily, the first hot water injection pipeline is provided with a water pump and a flow meter, and the flow meter is configured to detect the flow of the hot water in the first hot water injection pipeline.

[0013] According to another aspect of the present application, a beverage machine device is also provided. The beverage machine device comprises a beverage machine and any of the beverage machine cleaning systems described above.

[0014] Exemplarily, the beverage machine device further comprises a dispensing pipeline and a cartridge arranged in the beverage machine, an input end of the dispensing pipeline is switchably connected between the cartridge and an output end of the hot water cleaning pipeline, and an output end of the dispensing pipeline is connected to a dispensing opening of the beverage machine.

[0015] The beverage machine cleaning system provided by the embodiments of the present application can clean the dispensing pipeline by using hot cleaning liquid. Compared with cold cleaning liquid, the activity of enzymes and other substances in hot cleaning liquid is higher, and therefore the cleaning effect on the dispensing pipeline is better. In this way, the beverage machine cleaning system can provide a guarantee for safe drinking for the drinker.

[0016] A series of simplified forms are introduced in the content of the present application, which will be further described in detail in the specific embodiments. The content part of the present application does not mean to try to limit the key features and necessary technical features of the claimed technical solutions, and even less means to try to determine the protection scope of the claimed technical solutions.

[0017] The advantages and features of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The following drawings, which are incorporated herein by reference as part of this invention, are provided for understanding the invention. The drawings illustrate embodiments of the invention and their descriptions, serving to explain the principles of the invention. In the drawings,

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the process of a beverage machine according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; and

[0020] Figure 2 A perspective view of a beverage machine device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; and

[0021] Figure 3 According to Figure 2 A perspective view of the external cleaning component is shown in the image.

[0022] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0023] 100. Heating assembly; 101. Water inlet; 110. Hot water tank; 120. Heating element; 130. Low level probe; 140. High level probe; 150. Overflow level probe; 160. Temperature probe; 170. First inlet solenoid valve; 180. Second inlet solenoid valve; 200. Cleaning fluid container; 210. Drain container; 220. External cleaning component; 300. First hot water injection pipeline; 310. Water pump; 320. Flow meter; 400. Hot water cleaning pipeline; 410. First concentration detector; 420. First temperature detector; 500. Second hot water injection pipeline; 610. Outlet cleaning pipeline; 620. Spraying component; 621, cavity; 622, drain port; 630, booster pump; 640, second concentration detector; 650, second temperature detector; 700, beverage machine; 710, dispensing pipeline; 720, dispensing port; 730, dispensing position; 740, peristaltic pump; 800, ingredient box; 910, rapid cooling tank; 911, level gauge; 912, temperature probe; 921, compressor; 922, condenser; 931, finned radiator; 932, fan; 933, water supply pump; 934, temperature probe; 950, drain solenoid valve; 960, TDS probe; 970, hot water solenoid valve; 980, disinfection solenoid valve. Detailed Implementation

[0024] In the following description, numerous specific details are provided in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present application. One of ordinary skill in the art will realize, however, that the application can be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, well-known features have not been described in detail in order not to unnecessarily obscure the present application.

[0025] According to an aspect of the present application, a beverage machine cleaning system is provided. The beverage machine cleaning system can be applied to any suitable device, including but not limited to a beverage machine device. Therefore, according to another aspect of the present application, a beverage machine device is also provided. The beverage machine cleaning system and the beverage machine device of the embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] As shown in Figure 1 The beverage machine cleaning system can have a water inlet 101. The water inlet 101 can be used to connect a water source. Water provided by the water source can enter the beverage machine cleaning system through the water inlet 101. The beverage machine cleaning system can include a heating assembly 100, a cleaning liquid container 200, a first hot water injection pipeline 300, and a hot water cleaning pipeline 400.

[0027] The heating assembly 100 can be disposed at any suitable location, such as the rear side of the under-counter refrigerator of the beverage machine 700. The heating assembly 100 can be connected to the water inlet 101. The heating assembly 100 can heat water entering therein through the water inlet 101. That is, water provided by the water source can enter the heating assembly 100 through the water inlet 101. Then, the heating assembly 100 can heat the water to form hot water. Exemplarily, the water provided by the water source can be straight drinking water. The heating assembly 100 can employ various types of heating assemblies known in the art or to be developed in the future, including but not limited to a hot water tank assembly or an electric heating tube assembly. Exemplarily, the heating assembly 100 can include a hot water tank 110 and a heating tube 120, a low liquid level probe 130, a high liquid level probe 140, an overflow liquid level probe 150 and a temperature probe 160 disposed in the hot water tank 110. A first water inlet solenoid valve 170 can be connected between the water inlet 101 and the hot water tank 110. When the low liquid level probe 130 detects that the liquid level in the hot water tank 110 reaches a minimum liquid level value, the first water inlet solenoid valve 170 can be opened so that water provided by the water source can enter the hot water tank 110. When the high liquid level probe 140 detects that the liquid level in the hot water tank 110 reaches an expected liquid level value, the heating tube 120 can be turned on to heat the water in the hot water tank 110. When the temperature probe 160 detects that the water temperature in the hot water tank 110 reaches an expected temperature value (e.g. 85 degrees), the heating tube 120 can stop heating. When the overflow liquid level probe 150 detects that the liquid level in the hot water tank 110 reaches a maximum liquid level value, the first water inlet solenoid valve 170 can be closed so that water provided by the water source cannot enter the hot water tank 110.

[0028] The cleaning liquid containers 200 can be used to hold cleaning agents. The cleaning agents include but are not limited to descalers, disinfectants, alkaline solvents and / or acidic solvents. The number of the cleaning liquid containers 200 can be arbitrary. Different cleaning liquid containers 200 can be used to hold different cleaning liquids. The cleaning agents can be placed into the cleaning liquid containers 200 in advance.

[0029] The first hot water injection line 300 can be connected between the heating assembly 100 and the cleaning liquid containers 200, so that hot water can be injected into the cleaning liquid containers 200 and mixed with the cleaning agents in the cleaning liquid containers 200 to form hot cleaning liquid.

[0030] The input end of the hot water cleaning line 400 can be connected to the cleaning liquid containers 200. The output end of the hot water cleaning line 400 can be used to be connected to the input end of the dispensing line 710 of the beverage machine 700, so that the hot cleaning liquid can clean the dispensing line 710.

[0031] In actual application, the hot water in the heating assembly 100 can enter the cleaning liquid container 200 through the first hot water injection pipeline 300, so as to be mixed with the cleaning agent in the cleaning liquid container 200 to form hot cleaning liquid. When the beverage machine 700 needs to clean the product pipeline 710, the hot cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid container 200 can enter the product pipeline 710 through the hot water cleaning pipeline 400, so as to clean the product pipeline 710. The waste liquid after cleaning can flow out through the product outlet 720 of the beverage machine 700.

[0032] In summary, the beverage machine cleaning system provided by the embodiment of the present application can clean the product pipeline 710 by hot cleaning liquid. Compared with cold cleaning liquid, the activity of enzymes and other substances in hot cleaning liquid is higher, so the cleaning effect on the product pipeline 710 is better. In this way, the beverage machine cleaning system can provide safety for drinking for the drinker.

[0033] Exemplarily, the cleaning liquid container 200 can include three. The three cleaning liquid containers 200 can respectively contain descaling agent, alkaline solvent and acidic solvent, so as to respectively mix with hot water to form hot descaling cleaning liquid, hot alkaline cleaning liquid and hot acidic cleaning liquid. The first hot water injection pipeline 300 can be provided with a water discharge electromagnetic valve 950 corresponding to the cleaning liquid container 200. The water discharge electromagnetic valve 950 can be used to determine whether the hot water can enter the corresponding cleaning liquid container 200. The hot descaling cleaning liquid can descale the product pipeline 710, so as to prevent the product pipeline 710 from being blocked. The hot alkaline cleaning liquid and the hot acidic cleaning liquid can respectively react with the residual beverage in the product pipeline 710, so as to separate the residual beverage and other dirt, and avoid the breeding of bacteria in the product pipeline 710. Exemplarily, the beverage machine 700 can include multiple product pipelines 710. Each product pipeline 710 can be used for one kind of beverage. For the product pipeline 710 through which acidic beverage passes, the hot alkaline cleaning liquid can be used to clean it. For the product pipeline 710 through which alkaline beverage passes, the hot acidic cleaning liquid can be used to clean it.

[0034] Exemplarily, the beverage machine cleaning system can further comprise a second hot water injection pipeline 500. The second hot water injection pipeline 500 can be connected between the heating assembly 100 and the hot water cleaning pipeline 400, so that hot water can be injected into the hot water cleaning pipeline 400, thereby cleaning the hot water cleaning pipeline 400 and the product pipeline 710. Specifically, the hot water can flush out the cleaning liquid as described above, thereby avoiding the cleaning liquid remaining in the hot water cleaning pipeline 400 and the product pipeline 710. Moreover, the hot water can also sterilize the hot water cleaning pipeline 400 and the product pipeline 710 at high temperature, thereby further providing a guarantee for safe drinking for the drinker. The second hot water injection pipeline 500 can be provided with a hot water electromagnetic valve 970. The hot water electromagnetic valve 970 can be used to control whether hot water can pass through the second hot water injection pipeline 500.

[0035] Exemplarily, the hot water cleaning pipeline 400 can be provided with a first concentration detector 410. The first concentration detector 410 can be used to detect the concentration of the hot cleaning liquid in the hot water cleaning pipeline 400. The first concentration detector 410 can adopt various types of concentration detectors known in the art or possibly appearing in the future, including but not limited to a concentration sensor or a TDS (Total dissolved solids) probe. In this way, the relevant personnel can understand the relationship between the concentration of the hot cleaning liquid and the cleaning effect of the product pipeline 710, thereby adding a corresponding amount of hot water into the cleaning liquid container 200 to match the hot cleaning liquid of the expected concentration, so that the cleaning effect of the product pipeline 710 can meet the requirements.

[0036] Exemplarily, the hot water cleaning pipeline 400 can be provided with a first temperature detector 420. The first temperature detector 420 can be used to detect the temperature of the hot cleaning liquid in the hot water cleaning pipeline 400. The first temperature detector 420 can adopt various types of temperature detectors known in the art or possibly appearing in the future, including but not limited to a temperature sensor or a temperature probe. In this way, the relevant personnel can understand the relationship between the temperature of the hot cleaning liquid and the cleaning effect of the product pipeline 710, thereby adding hot water of a corresponding temperature into the cleaning liquid container 200 through the heating assembly 100 according to the relationship, to match the hot cleaning liquid of the expected temperature, so that the cleaning effect of the product pipeline 710 can meet the requirements.

[0037] Exemplarily, a water pump 310 and a flow meter 320 can be provided on the first hot water injection line 300. The water pump 310 can pump the hot water in the heating assembly 100 to the cleaning liquid container 200. The flow meter 320 is configured to detect the flow rate of the hot water in the first hot water injection line 300. The flow meter 320 can be of any type known in the art or to be developed in the future, including but not limited to electromagnetic flow meters or impeller flow meters. In this way, the flow rate of the hot water through the first hot water injection line 300 can be known, and thus the concentration of the hot cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid container 200 can be controlled.

[0038] Exemplarily, the cleaning liquid container 200 can be provided in the beverage machine 700. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1, the cleaning liquid container 200 can be provided in the beverage machine 700. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2, the cleaning liquid container 200 can be provided outside the beverage machine 700. Figures 1-3As shown, the beverage machine cleaning system can further include a spout cleaning pipeline 610 and a spraying member 620. The cleaning liquid container 200 can be detachably placed at a dispensing position 730 of the beverage machine 700. Above the dispensing position 730 can be provided a spout 720 of the beverage machine 700. During normal operation of the beverage machine 700, the dispensing position 730 can be used to place a cup or other container to receive beverage flowing out of the spout 720. When the cleaning liquid container 200 is placed at the dispensing position 730 of the beverage machine 700, it can be connected to a preset interface of the beverage machine 700. The preset interface can be connected to the first hot water injection pipeline 300, the hot water cleaning pipeline 400 and the spout cleaning pipeline 610. In this way, the cleaning liquid container 200 can be connected to the first hot water injection pipeline 300, the hot water cleaning pipeline 400 and the spout cleaning pipeline 610, respectively. For example, the cleaning liquid container 200 can be connected to the spout cleaning pipeline 610 through the hot water cleaning pipeline 400. The spout cleaning pipeline 610 can be connected to the spraying member 620. A booster pump 630 can be provided on the spout cleaning pipeline 610. The spraying member 620 can be detachably installed on the spout 720, so as to spray cleaning liquid to the spout 720. The booster pump 630 can provide the spraying member 620 with cleaning liquid (including hot cleaning liquid and hot water) of higher pressure. When the cleaning liquid container 200 supplies hot cleaning liquid to the hot water cleaning pipeline 400, the hot cleaning liquid can pass through the spout cleaning pipeline 610, and the spraying member 620 can spray the hot cleaning liquid towards the spout 720 of the beverage machine 700. When the second hot water injection pipeline 500 supplies hot water to the hot water cleaning pipeline 400, the hot water can pass through the spout cleaning pipeline 610, and the spraying member 620 can spray the hot water towards the spout 720 of the beverage machine 700. In this way, the cleaning liquid can clean the spout 720, so as to separate dirt such as beverage remaining on the spout 720. In this way, bacteria can be prevented from breeding on the spout 720, so as to ensure the health and safety of the drinker. After cleaning is completed, the relevant personnel can detach the cleaning liquid container 200 and the spraying member 620, so as to restore the beverage machine 700 to normal working state. In this way, the dispensing position 730 can be used to place a cup or other container to receive beverage flowing out of the spout 720. Moreover, the detached cleaning liquid container 200 can be used to place cleaning agent.

[0039] Exemplarily, the second concentration detector 640 and the second temperature detector 650 can be arranged on the outlet cleaning pipeline 610. The second concentration detector 640 can be the same or different concentration detector as the first concentration detector 410. The second temperature detector 650 can be used to detect the temperature of the cleaning liquid in the outlet cleaning pipeline 610. The second temperature detector 650 can be the same or different temperature detector as the first temperature detector 420. In this way, the relevant personnel can understand the relationship between the concentration and temperature of the cleaning liquid and the cleaning effect of the outlet 720, so that the cleaning liquid with appropriate concentration and temperature can be selected to make the cleaning effect of the outlet 720 meet the requirements.

[0040] Exemplarily, the beverage machine cleaning system can further comprise an external cleaning member 220. The external cleaning member 220 can be used to be detachably placed to the outlet position 730. The external cleaning member 220 can comprise at least one cleaning liquid container 200 and at least one liquid discharge container 210 for containing the discharged liquid. The spraying member 620 can comprise a cavity 621 and a spraying head arranged in the cavity 621 and a liquid discharge port 622 communicating with the cavity 621. When the spraying member 620 is connected to the outlet 720 of the beverage machine 700, the liquid discharge port 622 can be used to discharge liquid towards the liquid discharge container 210. The cleaning liquid can be sprayed to the outlet 720 by the spraying head, so that the outlet 720 can be cleaned, and then the beverage and other pollutants remaining on the outlet 720 can be separated. In the process of cleaning, the waste liquid can fall into the cavity 621 from the outlet 720, and then can be discharged to the liquid discharge container 210 through the liquid discharge port 622. The detached liquid discharge container 210 can facilitate cleaning.

[0041] In the embodiment in which the beverage machine cleaning system is applied to the beverage machine device, the beverage machine device can further comprise the beverage machine 700. The output end of the hot water cleaning pipeline 400 can be connected to the input end of the outlet pipeline 710 of the beverage machine 700.

[0042] Exemplarily, the beverage machine device can further comprise a serving pipe 710 and a cartridge 800 arranged in the beverage machine 700. The cartridge 800 can be used to hold a beverage. Different cartridges 800 can be used to hold different beverages. The beverages can include, but are not limited to, tea soup and milk. The serving pipe 710 can correspond to the cartridge 800 one by one. The beverage in each cartridge 800 can flow out through its corresponding serving pipe 710. The input end of the serving pipe 710 can be switchably connected between the cartridge 800 and the output end of the hot water cleaning pipe 400. The output end of the serving pipe 710 can be connected to the serving outlet 720 of the beverage machine 700. In this way, when the beverage machine 700 is in normal operation, the input end of the serving pipe 710 can be switchably connected to the cartridge 800. The beverage in the cartridge 800 can flow through the serving pipe 710, and thus can flow out through the serving outlet 720. When the beverage machine 700 needs to be cleaned, the input end of the serving pipe 710 can be switchably connected to the output end of the hot water cleaning pipe 400. The cleaning liquid can sequentially flow through the hot water cleaning pipe 400 and the serving pipe 710, and thus can flow out through the serving outlet 720. In this way, the beverage machine cleaning system can clean the serving pipe 710.

[0043] Exemplarily, a peristaltic pump 740 can be arranged on the serving pipe 710. The peristaltic pump 740 can pump the cleaning liquid and the beverage in the cartridge 800 to the serving outlet 720.

[0044] Exemplarily, the beverage machine can further comprise a second water inlet solenoid valve 180 and a flash cooling tank 910. The second water inlet solenoid valve 180 can be connected between the water inlet 101 and the flash cooling tank 910. The water provided by the water source can enter the flash cooling tank 910 through the second water inlet solenoid valve 180. The flash cooling tank 910 can be provided with a liquid level meter 911 and a temperature probe 912. When the liquid level meter 911 detects that the liquid level in the flash cooling tank 910 reaches an expected liquid level value, the second water inlet solenoid valve 180 can be closed so that the water provided by the water source cannot enter the flash cooling tank 910. The compressor 921 can be connected between the flash cooling tank 910 and the condenser 922. The compressor 921 and the condenser 922 can be started so as to cool the water in the flash cooling tank 910. When the temperature probe 912 detects that the water temperature in the flash cooling tank 910 reaches a minimum temperature value (for example, 2 degrees), the compressor 921 and the condenser 922 can stop cooling. When the temperature probe 912 detects that the water temperature in the flash cooling tank 910 reaches a maximum temperature value (for example, 7 degrees), the compressor 921 and the condenser 922 can be started. The water supply pump 933 can be connected between the flash cooling tank 910 and the finned radiator 931. The water supply pump 933 can pump the cold water in the flash cooling tank 910 to the finned radiator 931. The fan 932 on the finned radiator 931 can blow cold air into the head chamber of the beverage machine 700 so as to cool the pipeline in the head chamber to below 10 degrees. When the temperature probe 934 in the head chamber detects that the temperature in the head chamber is higher than 10 degrees, the water supply pump 933 and the fan 932 can be started.

[0045] The cleaning process of the beverage machine device is schematically shown below.

[0046] Step 1: The corresponding cleaning agent is placed in the cleaning liquid container 200. Then, the water pump 310 can pump the hot water in the heating assembly 100 out so as to enter the cleaning liquid container 200 through the water discharge solenoid valve 950, and then be mixed with the cleaning agent in the cleaning liquid container 200. Each cleaning liquid container 200 can be provided with a TDS probe 960. When the TDS probe 960 detects that the concentration of the hot cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid container 200 meets the requirements, the water discharge solenoid valve 950 can be closed. In this way, the hot cleaning liquid can be automatically mixed.

[0047] Step 2: When cleaning is needed (e.g. after closing at night), the input end of the dispensing pipeline 710 can be switched to connect to the output end of the hot water cleaning pipeline 400. Exemplarily, the male connector on the ingredient box 800 can be first docked with the female connector of the output end of the hot water cleaning pipeline 400. Then, the hot water electromagnetic valve 970 on the second hot water pipeline 500 can be opened, and the peristaltic pump 740 can pump the hot water in the heating assembly 100 to the dispensing pipeline 710, so that the beverage remaining in the dispensing pipeline 710 can be flushed out from the dispensing port 720. Then, the hot water electromagnetic valve 970 can be closed, and the disinfection electromagnetic valve 980 on the hot water cleaning pipeline 400 can be opened, and the peristaltic pump 740 can pump the hot alkaline cleaning liquid and the hot acidic cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid container 200 to the corresponding dispensing pipeline 710. Then, the peristaltic pump 740 can pump the hot descaling cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid container 200 to all the dispensing pipelines 710. Then, the heating assembly 100 can stop working. Then, the hot water electromagnetic valve 970 can be opened, and the peristaltic pump 740 can pump the hot water in the heating assembly 100 to the dispensing pipeline 710 to flush out the cleaning liquid in the dispensing pipeline 710. Then, the first water inlet electromagnetic valve 170 can be opened, and the water provided by the water source can pass through the non-started heating assembly 100, and then can enter the dispensing pipeline 710, and after 10 minutes of continuous flushing, the cleaning is completed.

[0048] Then, the above step 1 can be performed again. The above step 2 can be performed again 30 minutes before opening the store the next day. In this way, the beverage machine device can realize automatic cleaning of the beverage machine 700.

[0049] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation words such as "front", "back", "up", "down", "left", "right", "horizontal", "vertical", "vertical", "horizontal" and "top", "bottom" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, without making the opposite statement, these orientation words do not indicate and imply that the indicated device or element must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, therefore it cannot be understood as a limitation on the protection scope of the present application; the orientation words "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer of the contour of each component itself.

[0050] For purposes of the description hereinafter, the terms "upper", "lower", "right", "left", "rear", "front", "vertical" and "horizontal" as can be perceived herein relative to the accompanying drawings refer to the orientation of the components being described. However, it is to be understood that the exemplary embodiments described herein can assume different orientations, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It is to be understood that the exemplary embodiments described herein can assume different orientations, except where expressly specified to the contrary. Thus, all devices shown in the figures are illustrative based upon the exemplary embodiments (and / or other adaptations of the exemplary embodiments) and are based on the application as claimed.

[0051] It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing the exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising", when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, components, elements, and / or groups thereof, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, components, elements, and / or groups thereof.

[0052] It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing the exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising", when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, components, elements, and / or groups thereof, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, components, elements, and / or groups thereof.

[0053] It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing the exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising", when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, components, elements, and / or groups thereof, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, components, elements, and / or groups thereof.

Claims

1. A beverage machine cleaning system having a water inlet, characterized by, The beverage machine cleaning system comprises: a heating assembly connected to a water inlet to heat water entering the water inlet; a cleaning liquid container for containing cleaning agent; a first hot water injection line connected between the heating assembly and the cleaning liquid container to inject hot water into the cleaning liquid container to mix with the cleaning agent in the cleaning liquid container to form hot cleaning liquid; and a hot water cleaning line having an input end connected to the cleaning liquid container and an output end for connecting to an input end of a dispensing line of a beverage machine to clean the dispensing line with the hot cleaning liquid.

2. The beverage machine cleaning system of claim 1, wherein, The beverage machine cleaning system further comprises a second hot water injection line connected between the heating assembly and the hot water cleaning line to clean the dispensing line with hot water.

3. The beverage machine cleaning system of claim 1, wherein, The hot water cleaning line is provided with a first concentration detector for detecting the concentration of the hot cleaning liquid in the hot water cleaning line.

4. The beverage machine cleaning system of claim 1, wherein, The hot water cleaning line is provided with a first temperature detector for detecting the temperature of the hot cleaning liquid in the hot water cleaning line.

5. The beverage machine cleaning system of claim 1, wherein, The beverage machine cleaning system further comprises a dispensing opening cleaning line and a spray member connected to the dispensing opening cleaning line. The cleaning liquid container is detachably placed at a dispensing position of the beverage machine and connected to a pre-set interface of the beverage machine when placed at the dispensing position, the pre-set interface being connected to the first hot water injection line, the hot water cleaning line and the dispensing opening cleaning line. The dispensing opening cleaning line is provided with a booster pump, and the spray member is detachably mounted to the dispensing opening to spray cleaning liquid to the dispensing opening.

6. The beverage machine cleaning system of claim 5, wherein, The dispensing opening cleaning line is provided with a second concentration detector for detecting the concentration of the hot cleaning liquid in the dispensing opening cleaning line and a second temperature detector for detecting the temperature of the hot cleaning liquid in the dispensing opening cleaning line.

7. The beverage machine cleaning system of claim 5, wherein, The beverage machine cleaning system further comprises an external cleaning member detachably placed at the dispensing position. The external cleaning member comprises at least one cleaning liquid container and at least one liquid discharge container for containing discharged liquid. The spray member comprises a cavity, a spray head arranged in the cavity and a liquid discharge port in communication with the cavity. The liquid discharge port is used to discharge liquid towards the liquid discharge container when the spray member is connected to the dispensing opening of the beverage machine.

8. The beverage machine cleaning system of claim 1, wherein, The first hot water injection line is provided with a water pump and a flow meter for detecting the flow of hot water in the first hot water injection line.

9. A beverage machine apparatus, characterized by The beverage machine cleaning system comprises a beverage machine and any one of claims 1-8.

10. The beverage machine device of claim 9, wherein, The beverage machine device further comprises a dispensing line and a cartridge arranged in the beverage machine, an input end of the dispensing line being switchably connected between the cartridge and an output end of the hot water cleaning line, and an output end of the dispensing line being connected to a dispensing opening of the beverage machine.

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