KR101187928B1 - Apparatus for cooling beverage - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a beverage cooling apparatus, and more particularly, to drink and drink beverages or liquor in an optimal state while placing and storing containers such as cans or bottles containing beverages or liquors without being restricted by a place. A beverage chiller.
The beverage cooling device according to the present invention is a beverage cooling device for cooling a container containing a beverage or liquor, the case having a plurality of insertion holes formed to be inclined upward by a predetermined angle on one side so that the container is inserted, and the plurality of The container accommodating portion provided inside the case to allow the container to be seated into each of the two insertion holes, and the refrigerant to be supplied through the cooling cycle consisting of a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, and an evaporator to circulate the refrigerant to supply the refrigerant in the gas phase. It characterized in that it comprises a cooling means provided with a cooling coil surrounding the container housing.

Description

Beverage chiller {APPARATUS FOR COOLING BEVERAGE}

The present invention relates to a beverage cooling apparatus, and more particularly, to drink and drink beverages or liquor in an optimal state while placing and storing containers such as cans or bottles containing beverages or liquors without being restricted by a place. A beverage chiller.

In general, drinks and alcoholic beverages can be enjoyed only when they are cooled down to the appropriate temperature to enjoy the best taste and aroma.However, in general retailers, drinks or liquor that have been refrigerated in the refrigerator are put on the table and drinked. As the elapse of time, the temperature of the beverage or liquor increases, resulting in a drop in taste and aroma.

Accordingly, in recent years, as shown in the Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2008-0083849 "beverage and liquor cooling table", the cooling holder is installed on the upper plate of the table, the cooling is made by using the refrigerant pipe flowing refrigerant, By maintaining the cooling using the thermoelectric element is disclosed a technology that maintains the cooling at the appropriate temperature until the drink or liquor is finished on the table in the beverage or liquor store to enjoy the optimal taste and aroma It was used.

However, the above technology is configured to cool drinks or liquor only in a limited place, which is limited by the movement of users around the table, and since the cooling means is installed under the table, maintenance and repair thereof may be difficult. In addition, when liquid such as fruit drinks or liquor flows into the cooling holder, it becomes difficult to clean, and due to its large volume and complex configuration, it has a disadvantage in that it is burdensome for use in a home or office.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, so that not only ordinary home or office, but also can be easily operated outdoors, such as parks, resorts, etc. without being restricted by the place in the cool state close to the user drink or alcohol Not only can be installed to drink, but also to provide a beverage cooling device configured to facilitate the internal cleaning when the contents of the beverage or liquor flows around the container.

In order to achieve the above object, the beverage cooling apparatus according to the present invention is a beverage cooling apparatus for cooling a container containing a beverage or liquor, the plurality of inserts formed to be inclined upward by a predetermined angle on one side such that the container is inserted. Generated through a cooling cycle consisting of a case having a ball, a container accommodating part provided in the case so that the container is seated inside each of the plurality of insertion holes, and a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, and an evaporator to circulate refrigerant. It characterized in that it comprises a cooling means provided with a cooling coil surrounding the container accommodating portion to supply the refrigerant in the gaseous phase.

In addition, the beverage cooling apparatus according to the present invention, the cooling means has a cooling fan rotated toward the condenser from one side of the condenser, and the condenser on the other side of the condenser to direct the heat of the condenser to the outside of the case A condenser cover extended by a predetermined length in a wrapping form and a cooling cover installed to surround the outside of the cooling coil to collect cold air in the container accommodating direction.

In addition, the beverage cooling device according to the present invention, the container receiving portion, the body is formed in a cylindrical shape having a bottom, the side of the body is provided with a cold air hole formed by a predetermined cut and each of the water discharge to discharge the water at the bottom And a plurality of holders having a ball and a container cap detachably inserted into each of the holders, wherein the holder is formed of a resin material and the container cap is formed of an aluminum material.

In addition, the beverage cooling apparatus according to the present invention is provided with a drain support cover formed with a drain so that the water discharged from the container accommodating portion flows to one place, the bottom of the case to receive and store the water falling from the drain It characterized in that it further comprises a water discharge means provided with a drip tray detachably installed.

By the configuration as described above, the beverage cooling device according to the present invention can be easily operated not only in the general home or office, but also outdoors, such as a park or a resort area, without being restricted by the place, in a cool state close to the user in a cool state or drink. In addition to making it possible to drink, the inside of the beverage or liquor flows around the container has the advantage of easy cleaning.

1 is a perspective view showing a state of use of the beverage cooling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a cross-sectional view conceptually illustrating a beverage cooling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the inside of the beverage cooling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a rear perspective view for showing the configuration of the container receiving portion of the beverage cooling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the embodiment shown in the drawings will be described in detail the beverage cooling apparatus according to the present invention.

1 is a perspective view showing a state of use of the beverage cooling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view conceptually showing a beverage cooling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is the present invention 4 is a cutaway perspective view for showing the interior of the beverage cooling apparatus according to an embodiment of, Figure 4 is a rear perspective view for showing the configuration of the container receiving portion of the beverage cooling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to the drawings, the beverage cooling apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, it comprises a case 10, the container accommodating portion 20, the cooling means 30.

In general, devices that require cooling, such as air conditioners, are generated from an evaporator for evaporating the refrigerant so that the refrigerant can be repeatedly gas or liquid, a compressor for reducing the evaporated gas refrigerant into a liquid, and a compressed refrigerant. Most of them use a cooling cycle consisting of a condenser for discharging heat and an expansion valve for supplying the condensed liquid refrigerant in a gaseous state to the evaporator. The present invention is to cool the container containing the beverage or liquor using a cooling cycle for circulating the refrigerant, the user is not restricted by the place by the configuration described below, the beverage or liquor in a comfortable place in a cool state It is designed to be conveniently cooled and cooled in optimal condition.

The case 10 is for accommodating the container B containing the liquid contents such as fruit juice, liquor to cool the beverage or alcoholic beverage. The case 10 is provided with a lower case (10a) for supporting on the ground, the body case coupled to the lower case (10a) in a form surrounding the front and both sides of the lower case (10a) in the upper direction 10b is provided, the rear cover case 10c is coupled to the rear of the main body case 10b and connected to the rear upper end of the lower case 10a. On the other hand, the main body case (10b) is formed with a plurality of insertion holes 11 formed so that the front upper portion is inclined upward by a predetermined angle so that the container (B) containing the contents of the beverage or liquor is accommodated.

The insertion hole 11 is designed so that the upper end of the main body case 10b is laid down toward the front so that the user can conveniently insert and take out the container B containing a beverage or liquor in a facing direction. It is formed at a photographic angle. Accordingly, the insertion hole 11 can be inserted deeply at an oblique angle into the body case 10b while the container B is guided along the inner circumferential surface of the insertion hole 11. In addition, the insertion hole 11 is provided with a foreign matter prevention cover (11a).

The foreign matter prevention cover (11a) is formed with each inlet in the center to be formed into each of the plurality of insertion holes (11), and continues along the entire circumferential portion of the plurality of insertion holes (11) to the container (B) This prevents foreign matter from penetrating into the inserted hole 11.

The container accommodating part 20 is detachably installed in the main body case 10b so that the container B is accommodated inside each of the plurality of insertion holes 11, and the plurality of holders 21 are provided. , The container cap 22.

Each of the plurality of holders 21 is formed to extend inwardly of the insertion hole 11, and is provided with a body 211 having a cylindrical shape, and a container B is seated below the body 211. A bottom 212 is formed to be. Referring to the drawings, the holder 21 is formed in a cylindrical shape, several dogs are arranged side by side with each other, the upper end is connected to each other integrally formed with a screw and bolt to the body case (10b) formed with the insertion hole (11) Or, it can be fitted into the insertion hole (11). Sides of the body 211 are formed on both sides facing each other cold air hole (211a) of the form in which the majority of the circumferential direction and the longitudinal direction of the body 211 is cut. In addition, the bottom 212 is formed with a water discharge hole (212a) protruding toward the bottom to discharge the moisture accumulated in the interior of the holder (21).

The water discharge hole 212a is formed to have an inverted triangular structure in which a hole formed in a straight shape in the upper surface of the bottom 212 is narrowed toward the bottom. Accordingly, the moisture generated while the heat exchange is performed when the container B is cooled does not accumulate on the upper surface of the bottom 212 while flowing to the bottom 212 portion of the holder 21, and the water discharge hole 212a. Will be discharged downward. In addition, the water discharge hole (212a) is easily in the case of various liquids to be cooled, such as fruit juice or beer in the beverage or liquor container (B) formed in the form of cans or bottles due to the user's careless flow into the holder (21) In addition to being able to be removed, the case 10 is disassembled so that the holder 21 is easily detached and the body 211 and the bottom 212 of the holder 21 can be easily cleaned only by washing with water. do.

The container cap 22 is detachably installed in each of the holders 21. The container cap 22 is formed so that the outer diameter is smaller than the inner diameter of the holder 21 to be easily inserted into and taken out of the holder 21. Thus, the upper end portion is formed with a locking step (22a) is inserted into the insertion hole 11, the upper end is supported by the upper end of each of the holder 21. At this time, the container cap 22 is inserted deeply at an oblique angle into the holder 21, such as the insertion hole (11).

The cooling means 30 is for receiving the gaseous refrigerant generated through a cooling cycle to cool the container B. In the present invention, the cooling cycle includes a compressor 31, a condenser 32, and an expansion. It consists of a valve 33 and a cooling coil 34 serving as an evaporator.

The cooling coil 34 is configured to exchange heat with the container cap 22 so as to cool the container B by receiving a refrigerant in a gaseous phase generated through the cooling cycle. That is, it is configured to serve as an evaporator which may be provided in a process after the compressor 31, the condenser 32, and the expansion valve 33 of the cooling cycle. Thus, the cooling coil 34 is installed in the form of surrounding the container receiving portion 20, that is, around the plurality of holders 21 arranged side by side, the pressure of the gas phase is lowered through the expansion valve 33 Cooling heat is transferred to the container cap 22 by latent refrigerant evaporation to indirectly cool the container B. In this case, as shown in FIG. 4, the cooling coil 34 is preferably positioned as close as possible to the container cap 22 so that the cooling coil 34 is installed in a form in which the cold air hole 211a of the holder 21 is formed. In this case, the cooling coil 34 and the container B are formed so that the cold air holes 211a are formed to be in close communication with the cold air, thereby increasing heat transfer efficiency.

Referring to Figure 2, the cooling cycle in the present invention is as follows. As described above, the compressor 31 is heat-exchanged to cool the container B in the cooling coil 34 serving as the evaporator, so that the refrigerant in the gas phase moving through the refrigerant pipe 35 is easily condensed. To increase the pressure. The condenser 32 cools and liquefies the refrigerant in the gaseous phase that has passed through the compressor 31. The liquid refrigerant, which is liquefied and moves, has a pressure lowered by the expansion valve 33, and when the refrigerant is supplied through the refrigerant inlet 34a of the cooling coil 34, evaporation occurs in the cooling coil 34. The gaseous refrigerant, which has undergone heat exchange, is circulated around the cooling coil 34 and circulated toward the compressor 31 through the refrigerant discharge hole 34b.

On the other hand, the cooling coil 34 is preferably to act as an evaporator of the cooling cycle, but the pressure between the refrigerant pipe 35 for moving the refrigerant from the expansion valve 33 to the compressor 31 of the gaseous phase is lowered Since the refrigerant is moving, it may be sufficient to connect the refrigerant pipe 35 at any position so as to function as an evaporator as the cooling coil 34.

In addition, the beverage cooling device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the holder 21 is formed of a resin material, the container cap 22 is formed of an aluminum material.

4, the container accommodating portion 20 is the body of the holder 21 is formed of a synthetic resin or aluminum material so that the cooling coil 34 through the cold air hole 211a to the container (B) It may be in direct contact and cooled. However, in order to mold a complex shape such as the holder 21 to an aluminum material, the mold becomes complicated, and accordingly, since the manufacturing cost may increase, in the present invention, the container accommodating part 20 may include the holder 21. ) And the container cap 22 to form the holder 21 is made of a resin material, the container cap 22 is formed of an aluminum material having good thermal conductivity to quickly absorb the cooling heat from the cooling coil 34 It is configured to do that.

On the other hand, the beverage cooling device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the cooling means 30 is provided with a cooling fan 32a which is rotated toward the condenser 32 from one side of the condenser 32, The other side of the condenser 32 is provided with a condenser cover 32b extending by a predetermined length to surround the condenser 32, the cooling coil 34 so that the cold air is concentrated in the container accommodating portion 20 direction. It is characterized in that the cooling cover 36 is further provided to surround the outside.

The cooling fan 32a is installed at one side of the condenser 32 to quickly cool the heat generated from the condenser 32 to increase the efficiency of the cooling cycle, the lower case 10a and the rear cover The heat of the condenser 32 is discharged through the vent formed in the case 10c.

The heat dissipation cover 32b is to prevent overheating caused by the heat dissipated from the condenser 32 when the condenser 32 is cooled by the cooling fan 32a to be scattered in the case 10. It is formed in the shape of a rectangular case to form a tunnel, one end portion is formed to surround the condenser 32, the other end is formed to extend by a predetermined length toward the vent holes of the lower case (10a) and the rear cover case (10c) It is to allow the heat released from the condenser 32 to be discharged into the case 10.

The cooling cover 36 is for allowing cold air to aggregate in the container accommodating portion 20 direction. The cooling cover 36 is disposed so as to surround the outside of the cooling coil 34 is formed with a water drain portion (36a) to pass through the water discharge hole (212a) of the holder 21 at the bottom, The upper end is fixed to the inside of the upper end of the main body case (10b) in the state in which the discharge hole (212a) is fitted to the water drain portion (36a). Accordingly, the cool air of the cooling coil 34 is concentrated in the container accommodating part 20 so that the container B of the beverage or alcoholic beverage is rapidly cooled through the cold air holes 211a of each of the holders 21. Efficiency can be increased. In addition, it is preferable that the cooling cover 34 uses a styrofoam material having high thermal barrier force, and can cover the container accommodating portion 20 in a close structure, and if it has a strong resistance to moisture, wood or synthetic resin. It may be formed of ash material.

In addition, the beverage cooling device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that it further comprises a water discharge means (40).

The water discharging means 40 is composed of a drip tray cover 41 coupled to the lower portion of the cooling cover 36, and a drip tray 42 installed in the lower portion of the case 10.

The water support cover 41 is connected to the bottom of the cooling cover 36. The bottom of the cooling cover 36 is formed with a groove 36b concave inwardly and formed of a styrofoam material to have elasticity. It is possible to fix the water support cover 41 in the groove of the cooling cover 36. The water support cover 41 is formed to be inclined downward so that water discharged into each of the water discharge holes 212a of the plurality of holders 21 is concentrated in one direction, and the drain penetrates up and down at one end of the inclined surface. 41a is formed to allow the water to be discharged to one place.

The drip tray 42 is detachably installed so that the bottom of the lower case 10a can be moved from the rear to receive and store water falling through the drain 41a of the drip tray cover 41. It becomes possible to discharge to the outside of (10).

As described above, the water discharging means 40 is a water cooling device of the present invention the water that is formed in the container (B) while the heat exchange is made and the water generated in the container accommodating portion 20 and the cooling coil 34 Since it is configured to discharge all of the outside of 1), the case 10 consisting of the lower case 10b, the main body case 10b and the rear cover case 10c can not only be kept clean at all times. Rather, it is possible to prevent electrical components such as electronic circuits installed therein from being damaged by a short circuit.

In addition, the drive of the beverage cooling device 1 of the present invention is automatically made by measuring the temperature of the container accommodating portion 20, or a switch (S) that can be separately installed in the front or rear of the case (10). It can be made manually using such as. Thus, in the case of automatic operation, a separate temperature sensor (not shown) for measuring the temperature of the container accommodating part 20 is installed, and the cooling cycle is continued until each holder 21 is cooled to a set temperature. By circulating the refrigerant to the cooling coil 34 by using the container (B) can be cooled, it is possible to be configured to automatically stop the refrigerant operation when a certain temperature is reached. At this time, as shown in Figure 1, the front of the main body case (10b) may be provided with a display window (D) for displaying the temperature so that the user can check the appropriate temperature, such as 'current temperature' and 'setting temperature' will be.

By the above configuration, the beverage cooling device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is clean and hygienic because the cooling means 30 has a structure that is not in direct contact with the liquid to be cooled, In addition to being easy to clean, it can be miniaturized and can be manufactured for portable use.

The beverage cooling apparatus described above and illustrated in the drawings is only one embodiment for carrying out the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the technical idea of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined only by the matters set forth in the claims below, and the embodiments which have been improved and changed without departing from the gist of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art. It will be said to belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

<Brief Description of Main Drawings>
1 beverage chiller 10 cases
10a Lower case 10b Body case
10c Rear cover case 11 Insertion hole
11a Foreign body cover 20 Container
21 holder 211 body
211a Cold Hole 212 Bottom
212a Moisture drain 22 container cap
30 Cooling means 31 Compressor
32 condenser 32a cooling fan
32b Condenser Cover 33 Expansion Valve
34 Cooling coil 34a Refrigerant inlet
34b Refrigerant outlet 35 Refrigerant pipe
36 Cooling cover 40 Moisture draining means
41 Drip cover 42 Drip tray
B Container D Display Window
S switch

Claims (4)

In the beverage cooling device for cooling the container containing the beverage or liquor,
A case having a plurality of insertion holes formed to be inclined upward by a predetermined angle on one side such that the container is inserted therein;
A container accommodating part provided in the case so that the container is seated inside each of the plurality of insertion holes;
Cooling means is provided with a cooling coil surrounding the container accommodating portion to supply the refrigerant of the gaseous phase generated while passing through a cooling cycle consisting of a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, an evaporator to circulate the refrigerant,
The container accommodating part includes a plurality of holders each having a cool air hole formed in a cylindrical shape having a body with a bottom, the side of the body having a predetermined cut, and having respective water discharge holes for discharging moisture at the bottom, and each of the holders. Consists of a container cap detachably inserted into the interior of the
The holder is formed of a resin material, the container cap is a beverage cooling device, characterized in that formed of aluminum. The method of claim 1,
The cooling means includes a cooling fan rotated from one side of the condenser toward the condenser, and a condenser cover extending by a predetermined length in a form of surrounding the condenser on the other side of the condenser to guide the heat of the condenser to the outside of the case; Drinking apparatus, characterized in that the cooling cover is further provided to surround the outside of the cooling coil so that the cold air is concentrated in the container accommodating direction. delete The method according to claim 1 or 2,
A water support cover having a drain formed to drain the water discharged from the container accommodating part is discharged to one place, and a water drip holder detachably installed at the bottom of the case to receive and store the water falling from the drain. Beverage cooling apparatus further comprises a discharge means.

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