Liquid coffee supply device for kiosk system

Abstract

The present invention relates to a liquid coffee supply device for a kiosk system, comprising: a liquid coffee storage tank in which liquid coffee concentrate is stored; water supply and; Hot water supply and; A water outlet that supplies liquid coffee; The present invention comprises a controller including a control panel, and has the significant effect of allowing a customer to easily and conveniently receive and drink liquid coffee while waiting to refuel at a kiosk equipped with a manned or unmanned beverage vending machine.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a liquid coffee supply device for a kiosk system, and more specifically, to a liquid coffee supply device for a kiosk system equipped with a manned or unmanned beverage vending machine, which allows a customer to easily and conveniently receive and drink liquid coffee while waiting. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, the supply chain market for conventional coffee beans is shifting to a liquid supply chain market, and devices for supplying liquid coffee are being developed. As an example of prior art, Publication No. 10-2013-0077546 describes a liquid coffee dispenser in which liquid coffee concentrate and liquid coffee concentrate dilution water are discharged and mixed in a cup (5), comprising: a control device (10) controlled by a discharge button (1);

[0003] A solenoid pump (20) installed on a discharge hose (7) connected to a liquid coffee pack (4) and controlled by a control device (10) to suck up the liquid coffee concentrate from the liquid coffee pack (4) and discharge it into a cup (5);

[0004] A cleaning hose (30) installed in parallel branch to the discharge hose (7) line between the liquid coffee pack (4) and the solenoid pump (20);

[0005] A solenoid valve (40) installed in a washing hose (30) and opened and closed by a control device (10); and

[0006] A liquid beverage dispenser is disclosed that includes liquid coffee concentrate washing water (50) which is sucked by the solenoid pump (20) to wash away residual liquid coffee concentrate adhering to the discharge hose (7) and the solenoid pump (20) by opening the solenoid valve (40) and is discharged into a cup (5) mixed with liquid coffee concentrate and liquid coffee concentrate diluted water (6) through the washing hose (30).

[0007] In addition, Publication No. 10-2001-0082397 discloses a food sales system using a gas station.

[0008] However, the aforementioned conventional technologies had the disadvantage that purchasing liquid coffee while customers were waiting was complicated and inconvenient, and that handling beverages that are difficult to store, such as liquid coffee, was also difficult. The problem to be solved

[0009] Therefore, the present invention has been devised to solve the above-mentioned problems and aims to provide a liquid coffee supply device for a kiosk system that allows customers to easily and conveniently receive and drink liquid coffee while waiting at a kiosk equipped with a manned or unmanned beverage vending machine.

[0010] In addition, the purpose of developing the dispenser and liquid coffee of the present invention

[0011] This is timed to coincide with the shift from the existing coffee bean supply chain market to the liquid supply chain market. When liquid coffee is used in existing cafes, the on-site espresso machine process is eliminated, resulting in reduced labor costs and the need to purchase expensive espresso machines when starting a business. Furthermore, due to international environmental issues regarding carbon emissions from coffee grounds, local governments are conducting projects to periodically visit cafes to collect coffee grounds. However, if the coffee market expands based on liquid coffee manufacturing facilities, the need for manpower and processes to collect coffee grounds will disappear, and the grounds recovery rate will also increase. This aims to provide a liquid coffee supply device for a beverage sales kiosk system that serves as the starting point for an ESG management-based coffee grounds recycling business. means of solving the problem

[0012] The present invention relates to a liquid coffee supply device for a kiosk system, comprising: a liquid coffee storage tank in which liquid coffee concentrate is stored;

[0013] water supply and;

[0014] Hot water supply and;

[0015] A water outlet that supplies liquid coffee;

[0016] It is characterized by being composed of a controller including a control panel.

[0017] In addition, the control panel is characterized by having an enclosure shape and being composed of a control unit, a storage unit for storing data, and a display monitor unit.

[0018] In addition, the liquid coffee concentrate and hot water are supplied to the water outlet via pumps, respectively, under the control of the liquid coffee shut-off valve and the hot water shut-off valve, and the cold water is supplied via direct water under the control of the cold water shut-off valve.

[0019] In addition, the liquid coffee is characterized by being supplied with a pre-prepared liquid using the same liquid as the coffee liquid extracted from an espresso machine, which is a coffee machine, so that it can be supplied from a dispenser and consumed as a beverage. Effects of the invention

[0020] Therefore, the present invention has the significant effect of allowing customers to easily and conveniently receive and drink liquid coffee while waiting at a kiosk equipped with a manned or unmanned beverage vending machine. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0021] FIG. 1 is a photograph of a kiosk on which the liquid coffee supply device of the present invention is installed. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of the liquid coffee supply device of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0022] The liquid coffee supply device of the present invention comprises a liquid coffee storage tank in which liquid coffee concentrate is stored;

[0023] water supply and;

[0024] Hot water supply and;

[0025] A water outlet that supplies liquid coffee;

[0026] It consists of a controller.

[0027] The above water supply unit is used by connecting to a direct water supply and controlling the automatic shut-off valve by a signal from the control unit.

[0028] The controller includes an input / output section of a touchpad and touchscreen installed near the water outlet; and

[0029] Power switch section;

[0030] It consists of a control panel.

[0031] The control panel is a separately installed rectangular enclosure and consists of a control unit, a storage unit for storing data, a monitor unit serving as a display, a pump drive unit, and a solenoid drive unit.

[0032] The above-mentioned monitor unit utilizes an input / output capable touchscreen and is configured in the form of touch buttons for the coffee, cold water, and hot water sections. The coffee section consists of a pump, a flow meter, and a solenoid valve; the cold water section consists of a flow meter and a solenoid valve; and the hot water section consists of a pump, a flow meter, and a solenoid valve. When the user presses the corresponding button to transmit a signal to the control unit, the control unit controls the machine, such as the pump, by outputting a signal to turn the machine on or off via the pump drive unit.

[0033] Liquid coffee concentrate and hot water are supplied to the outlet via pumps under the control of the liquid coffee shut-off valve and the hot water shut-off valve, respectively, while cold water is supplied via direct water under the control of the cold water shut-off valve.

[0034] FIG. 1 is a photograph of a kiosk on which the liquid coffee supply device of the present invention is installed, and FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of the liquid coffee supply device of the present invention.

[0035] The liquid coffee supply device of the present invention comprises a liquid coffee storage tank in which liquid coffee concentrate is stored;

[0036] water supply and;

[0037] Hot water supply and;

[0038] A water outlet that supplies liquid coffee;

[0039] It consists of a controller.

[0040] In particular, a harmful gas detection sensor is installed in the liquid coffee storage unit; if harmful gas input into the controller's storage section is detected, the control unit, upon receiving a signal from the sensor, triggers an alarm via a speaker using an alarm means. Additionally, a pH sensor is installed immersed in the liquid coffee; if the pH value deviates from the minimum and maximum set values, the control unit, upon receiving a signal from the sensor, triggers an alarm via a speaker using an alarm means. Furthermore, a flow rate detection sensor is installed in the dispensing section; if a flow rate exceeding a certain amount is not measured through the dispensing section over a certain period, the control unit determines that the product is in a state prone to spoilage due to prolonged storage, and similarly, the control unit, upon receiving a signal from the sensor, triggers an alarm via a speaker using an alarm means.

[0041] A kiosk equipped with a beverage vending machine having a beverage supply device, such as the liquid coffee supply device of the present invention, is installed so that a driver can receive a beverage.

[0042] The input means of the present invention may be a touch pad, a touch button method based on a touchscreen, or a load cell which is an optical sensor or a weight sensor that automatically receives an input signal, so that when a cup is placed at a certain position, the sensor transmits a signal to the control unit, and the control unit can automatically connect the power via a relay to operate.

[0043] The kiosk beverage vending machine of the present invention can manually operate and dispense a beverage into a cup after receiving an order from the kiosk beverage vending machine ordering device, or it can operate automatically. A beverage is stored in a beverage storage container inside the vending machine case, and when a driver makes a payment using a card or cash at the ordering device installed alongside the fuel dispenser, the beverage vending machine controller causes a certain amount of beverage to be poured from the beverage storage container into a cup through a supply pipe using a beverage dispensing device, such as the liquid coffee dispensing device of the present invention. The beverage vending machine controller is composed of a payment unit, an input / output unit, a control unit that allows the user to select a beverage by pressing a selection button, a storage unit for storing data, a kiosk beverage vending machine ordering device equipped with a communication module, and a transceiver unit that communicates with the orderer's smartphone. Meanwhile, the controller of the liquid coffee dispensing device and the controller of the beverage vending machine can be installed as a single unit; in this case, the integrated controller controls the beverage vending machine including the liquid coffee dispensing device. The integrated controller consists of a monitor unit serving as the display unit of the liquid coffee dispenser, a control panel, a payment unit, an input / output unit, a control unit, a storage unit for storing data, a transceiver unit that communicates with the customer's smartphone and the kiosk beverage vending machine ordering device where a communication module is installed, a pump drive unit, a solenoid drive unit, and a power supply unit.

[0044] The beverage vending machine kiosk of the present invention has a rectangular shape, and the front surface has an opening formed to allow a shelf to be placed on top of a cup containing a beverage, particularly liquid coffee, to be served to a customer. The interior space is formed to allow the seller to move around. Openings are also formed on the left and right sides, and shelves are installed therein. A signboard is installed on the front of the top plate. Supports are installed at each corner of the bottom surface. An entrance door is installed on one of the front, rear, left, or right sides as a hinged or sliding door.

[0046] Particularly in the case of gas stations, kiosk beverage ordering machines are installed alongside the aforementioned fuel dispensers, allowing users to order beverages through the kiosk during, before, or after refueling. Upon receiving the order, the kiosk prepares the beverage and dispenses it when the driver's vehicle arrives in front of the kiosk after refueling. Beverage provision can be performed either manned or unmanned.

[0047] In addition, the above beverage vending machine can be used as a vending machine and operates unmanned; when a driver makes a payment directly in front of the vending machine using cash or a card, a cup is discharged below the beverage dispensing spout, and a certain amount of beverage can be dispensed.

[0048] The above beverage is, in particular, coffee.

[0049] A communication module is installed in the beverage vending machine to wirelessly communicate with the fuel dispenser controller or the kiosk beverage vending machine ordering terminal, which is separately installed on the fuel dispenser body, via a transmitter. When a driver makes a payment simultaneously through the fuel dispenser's own payment system and the kiosk beverage vending machine ordering terminal, the control unit outputs the payment amount, after applying a certain percentage discount through the beverage price calculation unit, to the touchscreen or touchpad serving as the output unit. Alternatively, if the driver makes a payment via the kiosk beverage vending machine ordering terminal before or after refueling, the payment amount is transmitted to the beverage vending machine control unit via the transmitter, and the control unit outputs the amount, after applying a certain percentage discount through the beverage price calculation unit, to the touchscreen or touchpad of the kiosk beverage vending machine ordering terminal serving as the output unit. To achieve this, the fuel dispenser's own payment system and the beverage vending machine controller are connected via wired or wireless communication. When a payment for refueling occurs through the fuel dispenser's own payment system, the beverage vending machine controller of the present invention receives a signal in real time and activates the discount process.

[0050] In particular, in the case of a gas station at a rest area, drivers can order beverages via an app while eating. After downloading and installing a dedicated app on a smartphone, if a beverage is selected, ordered, and paid for through the app, the kiosk controller can prepare and store the beverage in advance, keeping it refrigerated or heated until the driver's vehicle arrives.

[0051] Furthermore, the kiosk beverage vending machine ordering device, which is the terminal of the present invention, is equipped with a heat detection sensor or a smoke detection sensor. A fire hydrant is installed inside the kiosk, and a nozzle outlet connected to a pump for spraying fire extinguishing water is installed penetrating the wall toward the fuel dispenser. If a fire occurs due to a cigarette butt or the like while refueling at the fuel dispenser, and a sensor signal is input to the kiosk beverage vending machine controller, the control unit activates the fire hydrant automatic valve operating unit to open the automatic valve of the fire hydrant and cause water to flow. Water is supplied to the fire hydrant by a water supply pipe installed for the purpose of use in the kiosk. Alternatively, the fire hydrant is always connected to the kiosk's water storage tank, and a pump is installed connected to the nozzle. The present invention installs an automatic diffusion fire extinguisher on the outer wall of the kiosk in preparation for emergencies.

[0052] Meanwhile, for safety, the present invention allows the kiosk control unit to be configured to automatically stop the electric heater, etc., inside the kiosk during refueling. To this end, wireless communication is performed between the fuel dispenser controller and the communication module to receive a signal indicating that the fuel dispenser is refueling. The kiosk beverage vending machine controller then temporarily stops the operation of the electric heater through the electric heater operating unit to prevent fires caused by the evaporation of gasoline or gas from the fuel dispenser. Additionally, when the control unit determines that the fuel dispenser is refueling, it can induce a purchase by activating the speaker, which is the output unit of the kiosk beverage vending machine ordering terminal, to play an advertisement for kiosk beverage orders with a guidance message.

[0053] Therefore, the present invention has the significant effect of allowing a driver to easily and conveniently receive and drink liquid coffee while waiting to refuel at a kiosk equipped with a manned or unmanned beverage vending machine installed at a gas station. Explanation of the symbols

[0054] 1 : Push switch 2 : Water outlet 3 : Liquid coffee reservoir 4 : Hot water dispenser 5 : Control Panel 6 : Power Supply

Claims

Claim 1 A liquid coffee supply device for a gas station beverage sales kiosk system comprises: a liquid coffee storage tank for storing liquid coffee concentrate; a water supply unit; a hot water supply unit; a water outlet for supplying liquid coffee; and a controller including a control panel. The control panel is in the form of an enclosure and is composed of a control unit, a storage unit for storing data, and a display monitor unit. The liquid coffee concentrate and hot water are supplied to the water outlet unit by controlling the liquid coffee shut-off valve and the hot water shut-off valve, respectively, via a pump, and cold water is supplied by direct water by controlling the cold water shut-off valve. In this liquid coffee supply device, the display monitor unit uses an input / output capable touch screen and is configured in the form of touch buttons for coffee, cold water, and hot water sections. The coffee section is displayed as being composed of a pump, a flow meter, and a solenoid valve; the cold water section is displayed as being composed of a flow meter and a solenoid valve; and the hot water section is displayed as being composed of a pump, a flow meter, and a solenoid valve. When a user presses the corresponding button and transmits a signal to the control unit, the control unit, through the pump drive unit, [describes] the machine including the pump A liquid coffee supply device for a gas station beverage sales kiosk system is characterized by controlling by outputting a signal, wherein liquid coffee concentrate and hot water are supplied to the outlet via a pump under the control of the liquid coffee shut-off valve and the hot water shut-off valve, respectively, and cold water is supplied via direct water under the control of the cold water shut-off valve; wherein a harmful gas detection sensor is installed in the liquid coffee storage unit, and if harmful gas input into the controller storage unit is detected, the control unit receiving the signal from the sensor generates an alarm through a speaker via an alarm means; wherein a pH sensor is installed immersed in the liquid coffee, and if the pH value deviates from the minimum and maximum set values, the control unit receiving the signal from the sensor generates an alarm through a speaker via an alarm means; and wherein a flow rate detection sensor is installed in the outlet, and if a flow rate exceeding a certain amount is not measured through the outlet over a certain period, the control unit determines that the product is in a state prone to spoilage due to prolonged storage, and similarly, the control unit receiving the signal from the sensor generates an alarm through a speaker via an alarm means. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 delete Claim 4 delete

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