A flavor holder and beer flavoring system
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522110908.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-09-30
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of bartending equipment technology, and in particular to a flavoring agent rack and a beer flavoring agent addition system. Background Technology
[0002] In existing technologies, flavoring agents in self-service beer mixing machines are often placed directly on ordinary shelves. This storage method has significant drawbacks: flavoring agents are diverse in type and size, and ordinary shelves lead to cluttered flavoring agent boxes, requiring operators to spend a lot of time searching for specific flavoring agents, severely reducing mixing efficiency. Furthermore, the flavoring agent delivery process in existing beer mixing methods also has problems: flavoring agent delivery hoses are often haphazardly arranged, easily leading to tangling, compression, and poor delivery, and even mixing of hoses for different flavoring agents, causing flavor cross-contamination; moreover, the storage environment of flavoring agents and beer is not properly integrated, making it difficult to ensure that flavoring agents are stored at suitable temperatures, affecting the quality of the flavoring agents and the final taste of the mixed drinks.
[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a structure that can achieve orderly storage, stable fixation, and accurate weighing of flavoring agents, and can be efficiently integrated with beer storage and flavoring agent delivery, in order to solve the difficulties in flavoring agent management and addition in existing self-service beer mixing machines. Utility Model Content
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a flavoring rack and a beer flavoring additive system to address the problem of disordered storage and use of flavorings.
[0005] A flavoring agent holder, comprising:
[0006] The frame includes several horizontally arranged storage layers;
[0007] Each storage layer is provided with several partition components, which are used to divide the storage layer into several partitioned areas;
[0008] Adjacent partition components form placement spaces on the partition area, and the interior of the placement spaces is used to store flavor agent material boxes;
[0009] Limiting components and weighing sensors are also provided on the storage layer. The limiting components are configured in the placement space to restrict the movement of the flavor agent material box in the placement space. The weighing sensors are configured in each compartment, and the flavor agent material box in each compartment is configured above the corresponding weighing sensor.
[0010] In one embodiment, a limiting member is disposed on the separating member for abutting against the flavor agent material box.
[0011] In one embodiment, a pressure sensor is provided on the limiting member, and the pressure sensor is disposed on the surface of the limiting member for contacting the flavor agent material box.
[0012] In one embodiment, the frame includes a first side plate, a second side plate, a middle crossbar, and front and rear crossbars; the first side plate, the second side plate, the middle crossbar, and the front and rear crossbars are fixed together by welding or bolts to form several horizontally placed storage layers.
[0013] In one embodiment, a positioning groove is formed on the surface of the storage layer in the horizontal direction, and the length direction of the positioning groove is consistent with the inlet and outlet direction of the placement space; the bottom of the flavor agent material box is provided with a slider that matches the positioning groove, the slider is embedded in the positioning groove and can slide along the length direction of the positioning groove to guide the flavor agent material box in and out of the placement space.
[0014] In one embodiment, the partition component and the storage layer are detachably connected; the upper surface of the storage layer is provided with a plurality of mounting holes spaced apart along its length or width, and the bottom of the partition component is provided with a connecting post adapted to the mounting holes. The connecting post is inserted into any mounting hole to adjust the spacing between two adjacent partition components.
[0015] In one embodiment, the bottom of the frame is provided with several locking casters to enable the frame to move and be locked in place.
[0016] A beer flavoring agent addition system includes the flavoring agent placement rack, beer refrigeration compartment, and flavoring agent delivery mechanism described above.
[0017] The beer refrigeration compartment is located on one side of the flavoring agent rack and is used to hold the glasses of beer to be mixed;
[0018] The flavoring agent conveying mechanism is used to transport the materials in the flavoring agent material box to the beer glass to be mixed.
[0019] In one embodiment, the flavoring agent delivery mechanism includes a flavoring agent delivery hose and a flavoring agent discharge pipeline fixing plate;
[0020] The flavoring agent delivery hoses are connected one-to-one between the beer glass to be mixed and the flavoring agent material box, and each flavoring agent delivery hose is limited to the flavoring agent outlet pipe fixing plate.
[0021] In one embodiment, the flavor agent material box has a quick-connect interface for connecting to the flavor agent delivery hose.
[0022] The aforementioned flavoring agent storage rack includes: a frame, the frame including several horizontally arranged storage layers; each storage layer is provided with several dividing components, the dividing components being used to divide the storage layer into several divided areas; adjacent dividing components form placement spaces in the divided areas, the interior of the placement spaces being used to store flavoring agent material boxes; the storage layers are also provided with limiting components and weighing sensors, the limiting components being disposed within the placement spaces to restrict the movement of flavoring agent material boxes within the placement spaces; the weighing sensors are correspondingly disposed within each divided area, and the flavoring agent material boxes in each divided area are disposed above the corresponding weighing sensor.
[0023] A beer flavoring agent addition system has the aforementioned beneficial effects. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the flavoring agent placement rack provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0025] Figure 2 This is a disassembled diagram of the frame provided in the embodiment of this application.
[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in which the partition components provided in the embodiments of this application are assembled on the frame to form a placement space.
[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The front view.
[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the flavor agent material box provided in the embodiment of this application, placed on the weighing sensor.
[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the interaction between the flavor agent material box and the weighing sensor provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the beer flavoring agent addition system provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0031] Icon labels:
[0032] 1000. Frame; 1001. First side panel; 1002. Second side panel; 1003. Middle crossbeam; 1004. Front and rear crossbeams;
[0033] 2000, Separator; 3000, Limiting component; 4000, Weighing sensor; 5000, Flavoring agent material box; 5001, Box lid; 6000, Beer cold storage compartment; 7000, Flavoring agent discharge peristaltic pump set; 7001, Flavoring agent delivery hose; 7002, Flavoring agent discharge pipeline fixing plate. Detailed Implementation
[0034] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0035] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.
[0036] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0037] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0038] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0039] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.
[0040] See Figures 1-6 As shown, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the flavoring agent placement rack provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 This is a disassembled diagram of the frame provided in the embodiment of this application. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in which the partition components provided in the embodiments of this application are assembled on the frame to form a placement space. Figure 4 for Figure 3 The front view. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the flavor agent material box provided in the embodiment of this application, placed on the weighing sensor. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the interaction between the flavor agent material box and the weighing sensor provided in an embodiment of this application. The diagram shows a flavor agent storage rack, comprising: a rack body 1000, which includes several horizontally arranged storage layers. Each storage layer is provided with several dividing members 2000, which are used to divide the storage layer into several divided areas.
[0041] The frame 1000 is typically made of metal (such as stainless steel) or high-strength plastic, possessing a certain load-bearing capacity and corrosion resistance, thus adapting to potentially humid or volatile environments for the flavoring agents. The frame 1000 has an overall vertical frame structure, containing several horizontal storage layers. The number of layers can be adjusted according to the usage scenario. Appropriate spacing is maintained between each storage layer, which must be greater than the height of the flavoring agent material box 5000 to ensure convenient access and prevent upper layers from obstructing lower layers. Several dividing components 2000 (mostly vertical partitions or strip-shaped protrusions) are installed on each horizontal storage layer, evenly distributed along the length or width of the storage layer. For example, if the storage layer is rectangular (100cm long, 50cm wide), a vertical partition (10-15cm high, lower than the material box height) can be installed every 20cm along the length, forming 5 independent divided areas (each area approximately 20cm × 50cm). The separator 2000 can be fixed to the storage layer by screws or slots to ensure stability. In some designs, the spacing of the separator 2000 is adjustable to accommodate material boxes of different sizes.
[0042] Adjacent partition components 2000 form placement spaces in the partitioned area, and the interior of the placement spaces is used to store flavor agent material boxes 5000. Two adjacent partition components 2000 together with the edge of the storage layer (or another set of vertical partition components 2000) enclose the placement space, the size of which matches the flavor agent material box 5000, ensuring that the material box can be placed stably and with a small gap around it for easy access.
[0043] A limiting component 3000 and a weighing sensor 4000 are also provided on the storage layer. The limiting component 3000 is arranged in the placement space to restrict the movement of the flavor agent material box 5000 in the placement space. The weighing sensor 4000 is arranged in each partition area, and the flavor agent material box 5000 in each partition area is arranged above the corresponding weighing sensor 4000.
[0044] At the bottom of each compartment (below the storage space), a load cell 4000 is installed. The surface of the load cell is flush with or slightly lower than the surface of the storage layer, and a thin metal panel is used for protection to ensure that the material box is completely placed on the load cell. The load cell is connected to a control module on the side of the frame 1000 via wires, which can collect the weight data of each material box in real time.
[0045] The independent zones created by the separator 2000 allow for the categorization and storage of flavoring agents by type (e.g., sweeteners, umami agents, flavorings, etc.), with each zone corresponding to one type of material. This prevents mixing or accidental removal of different flavoring agents, making it particularly suitable for food processing plants, restaurants, and other scenarios requiring multiple flavoring agents. The limiting component 3000 effectively restricts the movement of the material boxes, preventing tipping or falling due to collisions or vibrations (such as when handling other materials), reducing flavoring agent spillage and loss, and keeping the storage area clean. The weighing sensor 4000 monitors the weight of each material box in real time, displaying the remaining amount via the control module (or setting a low-weight alarm). Staff can determine whether replenishment is needed without opening the material boxes, reducing manual inspection costs and preventing production or operational disruptions due to stockouts.
[0046] The aforementioned partitioned area refers to an independent functional area formed on the horizontal storage layer of the flavor agent rack by at least two partitioning components, such as vertical partitions or strip protrusions, which divide the storage layer along its length or width. This area is located within the horizontal storage layer of the rack, and its shape and size can be flexibly adjusted according to the specifications of the flavor agent material boxes (in some embodiments, the spacing between the partitioning components is adjustable). Its core function is to provide dedicated carrying space for the flavor agent material boxes 5000 and to accommodate the installation of weighing sensors. Simultaneously, it works with limiting components to achieve positioning and stable constraint of the material boxes, ensuring the categorized storage, accurate weighing, and safety protection of the flavor agents.
[0047] The aforementioned placement space refers to a three-dimensional accommodating space within the partitioned area, enclosed by two adjacent partition components 2000 and the edge of the storage layer (or another set of vertically distributed partition components). Its horizontal dimensions match the bottom dimensions of the flavor agent material box, while its vertical height exceeds the height of the material box to avoid obstruction. The core purpose of this space is to directly store the flavor agent material box. It integrates internal limiting components (such as rubber blocks) to restrict the horizontal movement of the material box. Simultaneously, a weighing sensor is installed at its bottom to ensure that the material box fits perfectly against the sensor for accurate weighing, providing a fundamental spatial guarantee for the safe storage and quantitative management of flavor agents.
[0048] The aforementioned flavoring agent material box 5000 is a dedicated container for holding flavoring agents (such as sweeteners, flavorings, and umami agents) to be used. It is designed to fit the placement space of a flavoring agent rack and is typically made of food-grade PP (polypropylene) or stainless steel, offering excellent corrosion resistance and sealing. The box has a lid 5001 on top, with an integrated quick-connect interface for rapid connection to the flavoring agent delivery hose (with a built-in one-way valve to prevent leakage). The bottom has a positioning groove that matches the storage layer, allowing for easy sliding and placement. In use, the entire box is placed above the weighing sensor in the designated area. It slides within the placement space via the positioning groove and is fixed in position by limiting components. Simultaneously, the weighing sensor monitors the remaining flavoring agent level in real time, providing an integrated carrier for the storage, delivery, and quantitative preparation of flavoring agents.
[0049] The layered design and independent areas make it easier to retrieve and place materials, reducing search time; the use of easy-to-clean materials such as stainless steel, combined with the independent area design, makes it easy to clean a specific area separately, reducing the risk of cross-contamination.
[0050] In some embodiments of this application, the surface of the storage layer is provided with a positioning groove along the horizontal direction, and the flavor agent material box 5000 is slidably disposed in the positioning groove so that the flavor agent material box 5000 can enter or leave the placement space.
[0051] Two positioning grooves are provided parallel to each other along the length of the partition area on the surface of each storage layer. The positioning grooves have a convex or U-shaped cross-section. A corresponding slider is provided at the bottom of the flavor agent material box 5000 to match the positioning groove, allowing the slider to embed into the groove. The length of the positioning groove is the same as the depth of the placement space, ensuring the material box can slide completely out of the placement space. This allows for smooth pushing and pulling of the material box, reducing frictional resistance during handling, especially suitable for the heavier flavor agent material box 5000, thus reducing operational intensity. It also restricts the movement trajectory of the material box, preventing deviation from the placement space during handling and ensuring accurate alignment with the weighing sensor 4000 and the limiting component 3000 each time it is placed back.
[0052] Specifically, the length of the positioning groove is aligned with the inward and outward direction of the placement space. The bottom of the flavor agent material box is equipped with a slider that fits into the positioning groove. The slider is embedded in the positioning groove and can slide along the length of the positioning groove to guide the flavor agent material box in and out of the placement space.
[0053] In some embodiments of this application, limiting members 3000 are disposed on the partition member 2000 to abut against the flavor agent material box 5000. The limiting members 3000 are protruding structures (such as rubber blocks or metal bosses) installed inside the partition member 2000 (vertical partition), with a height flush with the center of the side of the material box, and 1-2 on each side of each partition area. When the material box slides into the placement space along the slide rail, the inner surfaces of the limiting members 3000 on both sides will tightly abut against the side of the material box.
[0054] The limiting component 3000 is installed in each placement space to restrict the movement of the material box. For example, the limiting component 3000 is set as a corner protrusion. The limiting component 3000 has small protrusions with a height of 1-2cm at the four corners of the placement space to form positioning grooves and lock the bottom edge of the material box.
[0055] Alternatively, the limiting component 3000 can be set as an elastic baffle. Slightly deformable elastic baffles (such as silicone material) can be installed on the front, back, left and right sides of the placement space. After the material box is placed, it is slightly clamped by the baffle.
[0056] The limiting component 3000 restricts the left and right movement of the material box in the horizontal direction. Together with the guiding effect of the positioning groove, it ensures that the material box is stably centered in the placement space and avoids deviation of the weighing data due to shaking. The limiting component 3000 is directly integrated into the partition component 2000, without occupying additional storage layer space, and the structure is more compact.
[0057] In some embodiments of this application, a pressure sensor is provided on the limiting component 3000, and the pressure sensor is disposed on the surface of the limiting component 3000 that contacts the flavor agent material box 5000. The pressure sensor is a thin-film or micro strain sensor, embedded in the surface of the limiting component 3000 that contacts the material box, with the sensor surface flush with the surface of the limiting component 3000, and connected to the control module of the frame 1000 via a wire. When the material box abuts against the limiting component 3000, the sensor detects a pressure signal and feeds the signal back to the control system. The system monitors in real time whether the material box is fully placed in the placement space; when the pressure reaches a threshold, it is determined that the material box is in place, and the operator is alerted via an indicator light or buzzer, avoiding weighing errors or conveyor connection failures caused by the material box not being placed stably. It also indirectly monitors the side force state of the material box; if the pressure is abnormal (such as excessive compression or lack of contact), a timely warning can be issued to prevent deformation or damage to the material box.
[0058] In some embodiments of this application, the frame 1000 includes a first side plate 1001, a second side plate 1002, a middle crossbar 1003, and front and rear crossbars 1004. The first side plate 1001, the second side plate 1002, the middle crossbar 1003, and the front and rear crossbars 1004 are fixed together by welding or bolts to form several horizontally placed storage layers.
[0059] In one embodiment, the structural connection relationship of the frame 1000 is as follows: When welding is used, after the first side plate 1001 and the second side plate 1002 are positioned parallel to each other, the two ends of the middle cross frame 1003 are welded and fixed to the corresponding positions of the inner sidewalls of the two side plates, and the two ends of the front and rear cross frames 1004 are welded and fixed to the front and rear edges of the two side plates and the front and rear ends of the middle cross frame of each layer, respectively. Stainless steel mesh is welded onto the frame formed by the middle cross frame and the front and rear cross frames, thereby forming a horizontal storage layer; when bolting is used, firstly, the inner sides of the first side plate 1001 and the second side plate 1002 are bolted together. Through holes are drilled on the side walls corresponding to the height of the storage layer. Threaded holes are drilled at both ends of the middle crossbar 1003 and the front and rear crossbars 1004. The middle crossbar is fixed by stainless steel bolts with spring washers and flat washers passing through the through holes of the side plates and tightening them into the threaded holes of the middle crossbar. The front and rear crossbars are fixed by stainless steel bolts with spring washers and flat washers passing through the pre-set through holes of the middle crossbar and tightening them into the threaded holes of the front and rear crossbars. The stainless steel mesh plate is fixed to the frame formed by the middle crossbar and the front and rear crossbars with self-tapping screws to form a horizontal storage layer. All bolt connection parts are coated with thread-locking adhesive to prevent loosening.
[0060] The first side panel 1001 and the second side panel 1002 are vertical rectangular metal plates, serving as supports on both sides of the frame 1000. The middle crossbar 1003 is a horizontal metal rod that connects the side panels laterally, with spacing consistent with the height of the storage layer. The front and rear crossbars 1004 are horizontal metal rods that connect the front and rear edges of the side panels, forming the storage layer frame together with the middle crossbar 1003. Welded connections are suitable for fixed installation scenarios, while bolted connections are suitable for scenarios requiring disassembly and transportation. The storage layer frame is covered with a metal mesh or thin steel plate as a load-bearing surface. The frame structure balances load-bearing capacity and lightweight design, making it suitable for centralized storage of flavoring agents; welding ensures structural rigidity, while bolted connections facilitate disassembly and assembly, adapting to the transportation and installation needs of different usage scenarios.
[0061] In some embodiments of this application, the partition component 2000 is detachably connected to the storage layer. The upper surface of the storage layer is provided with a plurality of mounting holes spaced apart along its length or width. The bottom of the partition component is provided with a connecting post adapted to the mounting holes. The connecting post can be selectively inserted into any mounting hole to adjust the spacing between two adjacent partition components. The specific connection can be referred to the prior art.
[0062] In some embodiments of this application, the bottom of the frame 1000 is provided with several locking casters (not shown in the figure, refer to the prior art) to enable the movement and locking of the frame 1000. This allows for flexible movement of the frame 1000, facilitating position adjustments according to production processes or site layout. The locking function ensures that the frame 1000 will not slip accidentally during operation, guaranteeing the stable operation of the weighing sensor 4000 and the conveying mechanism.
[0063] A beer flavoring agent addition system, see attached instruction manual. Figure 7 , Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the beer flavoring agent addition system provided in an embodiment of this application. The beer flavoring agent addition system includes the aforementioned flavoring agent placement rack, beer refrigeration chamber 6000, and flavoring agent conveying mechanism;
[0064] The beer refrigerator compartment 6000 is located on one side of the flavor agent rack and is used to hold the beer glasses to be mixed. The beer refrigerator compartment 6000 is an insulated cabinet, adjacent to the flavor agent rack, and contains a low-temperature refrigeration module. The flavor agent delivery mechanism is used to transport the materials in the flavor agent material box 5000 to the beer glasses to be mixed. The flavor agent delivery mechanism is installed between the rack and the refrigerator compartment and includes a power unit (such as a micro pump), piping, and control valves, which can quantitatively deliver the flavor agent from the material box to the beer glasses to be mixed within the refrigerator compartment.
[0065] By integrating flavor agent storage, beer refrigeration, and quantitative addition functions into a single production unit, the equipment footprint is reduced; the transfer of flavor agents to beer is avoided, the addition process is shortened, and the efficiency of beer flavor blending is improved.
[0066] In some embodiments of this application, the flavoring agent delivery mechanism includes a flavoring agent delivery hose 7001 and a flavoring agent discharge pipeline fixing plate 7002; the flavoring agent delivery hose is a food-grade silicone tube, one end of which is connected to the discharge port of the material box, and the other end is connected to the filling interface of the beer bottle.
[0067] The discharge pipe fixing plate is a round or square plastic plate, which is installed on the upper side of the placement rack. The plate surface has multiple evenly distributed slots, the number of slots matching the number of hoses, and the hoses are embedded in the slots for fixation.
[0068] The flavor agent outlet pipe fixing plate 7002 has slots that are perfectly matched to the number of flavor agent delivery hoses 7001. Each flavor agent delivery hose 7001 used to connect the flavor agent material box 5000 and the beer glass to be mixed is embedded in a corresponding slot. The slots limit the radial movement of the hoses to prevent the flavor agent delivery hoses 7001 from getting tangled, displaced or deformed due to their own flexibility or external contact, thus ensuring the stable delivery path of each hose. Furthermore, the flavor agent delivery mechanism also includes a flavor agent dispensing peristaltic pump assembly 7000, which is connected in series with the flavor agent delivery hose 7001. That is, the middle section of the flavor agent delivery hose 7001 is inserted into and adapted to the working chamber of the pump body of the flavor agent dispensing peristaltic pump assembly 7000. When the flavor agent dispensing peristaltic pump assembly 7000 is started, its internal rollers drive the flavor agent in the hose to flow quantitatively along the preset path from the flavor agent material box 5000 through the flavor agent delivery hose 7001 to the beer glass to be mixed by periodically squeezing the tube wall of the flavor agent delivery hose 7001, ensuring that the flavor agent is accurately and without cross-contamination delivered to the beer glass to be mixed.
[0069] The flavoring agent delivery hoses are connected one-to-one between the beer glass to be mixed and the flavoring agent material box 5000, and each flavoring agent delivery hose is limited by the flavoring agent outlet pipe fixing plate 7002. The one-to-one hose design avoids cross-contamination between different flavoring agents and ensures that the flavoring agent added to each bottle of beer is accurate.
[0070] Fixed plates organize pipelines, preventing hoses from becoming tangled, knotted, or damaged by being stepped on, extending hose life, and making the operating area cleaner.
[0071] In some embodiments of this application, the flavor agent material box 5000 is provided with a quick-connect interface for connecting the flavor agent delivery hose. The quick-connect interface is a snap-fit connector located at the bottom side of the material box, with an internal one-way valve to prevent flavor agent leakage, and an annular groove on the outside of the interface. The end of the delivery hose has a corresponding retainer; it can be inserted into the interface and rotated to lock, and rotated in the opposite direction to pull it out. This allows for quick connection / disconnection of the delivery hose and the material box, facilitating material box replacement or cleaning. The one-way valve and snap-fit structure ensure sealing performance, preventing flavor agent leakage during delivery or replacement, and reducing waste and contamination.
[0072] In summary, these technical features, through optimized structural design and functional integration, enable the flavor additive rack to combine stability, operability, and intelligence. Furthermore, when extended to a beer flavor additive addition system, it further improves the efficiency and accuracy of flavor blending, making it suitable for use in food processing, craft beer, and other scenarios.
[0073] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, 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.
[0074] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A flavoring agent holder, characterized in that, include: The frame includes several horizontally arranged storage layers; Each of the storage layers is provided with several partition components, which are used to divide the storage layer into several partitioned areas; The adjacent separating components form a placement space on the separating area, and the interior of the placement space is used to store flavor agent material boxes; A limiting component and a weighing sensor are also provided on the storage layer. The limiting component is disposed within the placement space to restrict the movement of the flavor agent material box within the placement space. The weighing sensor is correspondingly disposed in each of the partition areas, and the flavor agent material box in each partition area is disposed above the corresponding weighing sensor.
2. The flavoring agent holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting component is disposed on the separating component and is used to abut against the flavor agent material box.
3. The flavoring agent holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, A pressure sensor is provided on the limiting component, and the pressure sensor is located on the surface of the limiting component that is in contact with the flavor agent material box.
4. The flavoring agent holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame includes a first side plate, a second side plate, a middle crossbar, and front and rear crossbars; the first side plate, the second side plate, the middle crossbar, and the front and rear crossbars are fixed together by welding or bolts to form several horizontally placed storage layers.
5. The flavoring agent holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the storage layer has a positioning groove along the horizontal direction, and the length direction of the positioning groove is consistent with the inlet and outlet direction of the placement space; the bottom of the flavor agent material box is provided with a slider that matches the positioning groove, the slider is embedded in the positioning groove and can slide along the length direction of the positioning groove to guide the flavor agent material box in and out of the placement space.
6. The flavoring agent holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The partition component and the storage layer are detachably connected; the upper surface of the storage layer is provided with a plurality of mounting holes spaced apart along its length or width direction; the bottom of the partition component is provided with a connecting post adapted to the mounting holes; the connecting post is inserted into any of the mounting holes to adjust the spacing between two adjacent partition components.
7. The flavoring agent holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the frame is equipped with several locking casters to enable the frame to move and be locked in place.
8. A beer flavoring agent addition system, comprising the flavoring agent placement rack according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, It also includes beer cold storage and flavoring agent delivery systems; The beer refrigeration compartment is located on one side of the flavoring agent rack and is used to hold the beer glasses to be mixed; The flavoring agent conveying mechanism is used to convey the material in the flavoring agent material box to the beer glass to be mixed.
9. The beer flavoring agent addition system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The flavoring agent delivery mechanism includes a flavoring agent delivery hose and a flavoring agent discharge pipeline fixing plate; The flavoring agent delivery hoses are connected one-to-one between the beer glasses to be mixed and the flavoring agent material boxes, and each flavoring agent delivery hose is limited to the flavoring agent outlet pipe fixing plate.
10. The beer flavoring agent addition system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The flavoring agent material box is provided with a quick-connect interface for connecting to the flavoring agent delivery hose.