KR102420989B1 - Beer maker - Google Patents

Abstract

The beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a display, an input unit for receiving a cleaning instruction for the beer production apparatus from a user, and a cleaning guide for preparing the beer production apparatus in response to the received cleaning instruction and a controller for displaying a screen through the display, obtaining information on whether a washing guide provided through the displayed washing guide screen is performed, and controlling a washing operation of the beer manufacturing apparatus based on the obtained information.

Description

Beer making equipment {BEER MAKER}

The present invention relates to a beer brewing apparatus that visually provides a guide for washing the beer brewing apparatus.

Beer is an alcoholic beverage made from malt (malt) made from sprouting barley, filtered, added hops, and fermented with yeast.

Consumers can purchase ready-made products manufactured and sold by beer makers, or they can make house beer (or craft beer) made by fermenting beer ingredients at home or at a bar.

House beer can be manufactured in a variety of types rather than ready-made products, and can be manufactured according to consumer tastes.

The material for beer production may be water, malt, hops, yeast, flavor additives, and the like.

Yeast can be called yeast and can be added to the malt to ferment the malt and help produce alcohol and carbon dioxide (or carbonic acid).

Flavor additives are additives that enhance the taste of beer, such as fruit, syrup, or vanilla beans.

Typically, house beer may include a total of three stages of a wort production step, a fermentation step, and a maturation step, and it may take about 2 to 3 weeks from the wort production step to the maturation step.

Recently, a beer manufacturing apparatus capable of easily manufacturing house beer at home or a bar is gradually being used, and it is preferable that such a beer manufacturing apparatus is configured to be convenient to use while maintaining the optimum temperature for beer fermentation. .

On the other hand, in the use of the beer production apparatus, it is important to maintain the cleanliness of the beer production apparatus. In addition, there is a need to prevent deterioration of beer quality by mixing residues associated with previously brewed beer into newly brewed beer. Therefore, the beer production apparatus can perform a cleaning operation inside the beer production apparatus. In performing such a washing operation, there is a need for a method that can effectively provide a guide for a preparation process for performing the washing operation to the user.

In addition, there is a need for a method for improving the convenience of the user in managing the beer manufacturing apparatus by notifying the user about the time to perform the washing operation of the beer manufacturing apparatus.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to implement a beer production apparatus that can effectively provide a guide for a process for performing a washing operation of the beer production apparatus.

Another object to be solved by the present invention is to realize a beer production apparatus capable of inducing a user to execute a cleaning operation of the beer production apparatus by recognizing the timing of performing the cleaning operation of the beer production apparatus.

According to one aspect for solving the problems of the present invention, the beer manufacturing device receives a washing command for the beer manufacturing device, and in response to the received washing command, displays a washing guide screen for washing preparation of the beer manufacturing device can do. The beer manufacturing apparatus may perform a washing operation based on information on whether the washing guide is performed, which is provided through the displayed washing guide screen.

According to one aspect for solving another object of the present invention, a beer manufacturing apparatus performs a washing operation of the beer manufacturing apparatus based on whether the washing operation is performed when the beer manufacturing apparatus is used before, and when the previous washing operation is performed. A cleaning guide screen that guides the preparation process for cleaning can be displayed. When washing preparation is completed based on the displayed washing guide screen, the beer manufacturing apparatus may perform a washing operation.

According to another aspect for solving another aspect of the present invention, the beer manufacturing apparatus monitors the remaining amount of beer in storage, and when the drinking of beer is completed as a result of the monitoring, a washing guide screen for guiding a preparation process for performing a washing operation is displayed. can be displayed According to an embodiment, the beer manufacturing apparatus may display a washing menu when the residual amount of beer is less than a reference amount as a result of monitoring, and display the washing guide screen in response to a selection input of the displayed washing menu. When washing preparation is completed based on the displayed washing guide screen, the beer manufacturing apparatus may perform a washing operation.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the beer production apparatus may visually provide a cleaning guide for performing a cleaning operation of the beer production apparatus through a display. Accordingly, the user may more easily perform a process for the cleaning operation based on the provided cleaning guide.

In addition, the beer manufacturing apparatus may check the timing of performing the washing operation of the beer manufacturing apparatus, and may induce the user to perform the washing operation of the beer manufacturing apparatus based on the confirmation result. Accordingly, the cleanliness in the beer production apparatus can be maintained high, and it is possible to prevent the quality of the beer from being deteriorated. In addition, since the user does not need to be aware of the washing time of the beer manufacturing apparatus, the user's convenience can also be improved.

1 shows the overall configuration of a beer manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a perspective view of a beer manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the inside of the beer manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a front view showing the inside of the beer manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is an exemplary diagram illustrating an operation of changing a screen displayed on a display based on an input received through an input unit, by the beer manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a flowchart for explaining a method of providing a cleaning guide for a beer manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7A to 7G are views showing a washing guide screen provided by the beer manufacturing apparatus according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 6 .
8 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the beer manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention to determine whether or not washing before manufacturing beer.
9 and 10 are exemplary views of screens for inducing the beer production apparatus to perform a cleaning operation before beer production.
11 is a flowchart for explaining an operation in which the beer manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention provides a cleaning guide of the beer manufacturing apparatus based on whether or not drinking of beer is completed.
12 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the beer manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention to provide a cleaning guide based on the remaining amount of beer being stored.
13A to 13B show examples of screens displayed according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 12 .

Hereinafter, the embodiments disclosed in the present specification will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the same or similar components are assigned the same reference numerals regardless of reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions thereof will be omitted. The suffixes "module" and "part" for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of only the ease of writing the specification, and do not have distinct meanings or roles by themselves.

1 shows the overall configuration of a beer manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the beer manufacturing apparatus includes a fermentation module 1 , a dispenser 3 connected to the fermentation module 1 and a main flow path 2 , and a dispenser 3 connected to a water supply flow path 4 . It includes a water supply module (5) and a beer extractor (6) through which the beer fermented in the fermentation module (1) is taken out to the outside.

The fermentation module 1 includes a fermenter assembly 11 having a space S1 therein.

The fermenter assembly 11 may include a fermenter 112 having an opening 111 formed therein and a space S1 formed therein, and a fermenter cover 114 covering the opening 111 .

The fermenter 112 may be composed of a combination of a plurality of members.

The fermenter cover 114 is to seal the inside of the fermenter 112 , and may be disposed on the upper portion of the fermenter 112 to cover the opening 111 . The fermenter cover 114 may be provided with a main flow path connection part 115 connected to the main flow path 2 .

In addition, the fermentation module 1 may further include a beer preparation pack 12 inserted and accommodated in the fermenter assembly 11 . The beer production pack 12 may be a pack in which materials for beer production are accommodated.

The beer preparation pack 12 may be formed smaller than the space S1 formed inside the fermenter assembly 11 . The beer production pack 12 can be accommodated by being inserted into the fermenter 11 in a state in which the material is accommodated therein. The beer preparation pack 12 may be inserted into the fermenter 112 and accommodated in the fermenter 112 while the opening 111 of the fermenter 112 is opened. The fermenter cover 114 may cover the opening 111 of the fermenter 112 after the beer preparation pack 12 is inserted into the fermenter 112 . The beer preparation pack 12 may help the fermentation of materials in a state accommodated in the space S1 closed by the fermenter 112 and the fermenter cover 114 . The beer production pack 12 may be expanded by the pressure therein while the production of beer is in progress.

Meanwhile, the material for manufacturing beer may include water, malt, yeast, hops, flavor additives, and the like.

The beer production apparatus may include both the dispenser 3 and the beer production pack 12 , and materials for beer production may be dispersed and accommodated in the dispenser 3 and the beer production pack 12 . The beer making pack 12 may accommodate some of the materials for beer production, and the dispenser 3 may accommodate the remaining materials. The remaining materials accommodated in the dispenser 3 may be supplied to the beer making pack 12 together with the water supplied from the water supply module 5, and may be mixed with some of the materials contained in the beer making pack 12. have.

The beer production pack 12 may contain a main material essential for beer production, and the dispenser 3 may contain an additive added to the main material. In this case, the additive contained in the dispenser 3 may be mixed with water supplied from the water supply module 5 and supplied to the beer production pack 12 , and mixed with the main material accommodated in the beer production pack 12 . can be

The main material accommodated in the beer preparation pack 12 is a material having a larger capacity than other materials, and may be malt, yeast, hops, or malt among flavor additives. And, the additive accommodated in the dispenser 3 may be a material other than malt among the materials for manufacturing beer, and may be yeast, hops, flavor additives, and the like.

On the other hand, as described above, the beer production apparatus does not include both the beer production pack 12 and the dispenser 3, and it is possible to provide only the dispenser 3 without a separate beer production pack 12, and the dispenser ( 3) can accommodate all materials for beer production. In this case, all the materials accommodated in the dispenser 3 may be supplied into the fermenter assembly 11 together with the water supplied from the water supply module 5 . The dispenser 3 may contain the main material and the additive together, and the main material and the additive accommodated in the dispenser 3 may be simultaneously supplied into the fermenter assembly 11 or sequentially supplied with a time difference.

In addition, the beer production apparatus does not include a separate beer production pack 12, a user directly inputs some materials for beer production into the fermenter assembly 11, and the remaining materials for beer production are dispensed by a dispenser (3). It is also possible to be accepted in In this case, the user directly inputs the main material into the fermenter assembly 11 , and the additive may be accommodated in the dispenser 3 . The additive accommodated in the dispenser 3 may be mixed with the water supplied from the water supply module 5 and supplied into the fermenter assembly 11, and may be mixed with the main material previously introduced in the fermenter assembly 11. .

In addition, the beer production apparatus does not include the dispenser 3, but may include the beer production pack 12, in this case, the beer production pack 12 may contain a main material, and the user may include the beer production pack 12 ) can be added with additives.

In addition, the beer production apparatus does not include both the dispenser 3 and the beer production pack 12 , and it is also possible for a user to directly input the main material and additives into the fermenter assembly 11 at the same time or with a time difference.

When the beer production apparatus includes both the dispenser 3 and the beer production pack 12, beer can be manufactured more easily. Hereinafter, an example including both the dispenser 3 and the beer production pack 12 will be described. . However, of course, the present invention is not limited to including both the dispenser 3 and the beer preparation pack 12 .

The material input into the beer production pack 12 may be fermented over time, and the beer manufactured in the beer production pack 12 may flow into the main flow path 2 through the main flow path connection part 115, and , flows from the main flow path 2 to the beer extractor 6 and may be ejected to the beer extractor 6 .

The fermentation module 1 may further include a temperature controller for changing the temperature of the fermenter assembly 11 . The temperature controller heats or cools the fermenter assembly 11 , and may adjust the temperature of the fermenter assembly 11 to an optimal temperature for beer fermentation.

The temperature controller may include a compressor 131, a condenser 132, an expansion mechanism 133, and a refrigeration cycle device 13 having an evaporator 134, any one of the condenser and the evaporator is a fermenter assembly ( 11) can be placed.

When the condenser 132 is disposed to be in contact with the fermenter 112 , the refrigeration cycle device 13 may heat the fermenter 112 to adjust the temperature of the fermenter 112 . In this case, the condenser 132 may be disposed to be in contact with the outer surface of the fermenter 112 . The condenser 132 may include a condensing tube wound around the outer surface of the fermenter 112 .

When the evaporator 134 is placed in contact with the fermenter 112 , the refrigeration cycle device 13 may cool the fermenter 112 to adjust the temperature of the fermenter 112 . In this case, the evaporator 134 may be disposed in contact with the outer surface of the fermenter 112 . The evaporator 134 may include an evaporation tube wound around the outer surface of the fermenter 112 . The evaporation tube may be accommodated between the fermenter 112 and the heat insulation wall 112, and may cool the inside of the heat insulation space S2 insulated by the heat insulation wall 112.

The thermostat may further include a heater 14 for heating the fermenter assembly 11 . The heater 14 may be installed in contact with the outer surface of the fermenter 112 and may be configured as a heating heater that generates heat when power is applied. The heater 14 may be configured as a line heater, and may be wound on the outer surface of the fermenter 112 .

The refrigeration cycle device 13 may be configured as a heat pump. The refrigeration cycle device 13 may include a flow path switching valve (not shown). The flow path switching valve may be configured as a four-way valve. The flow path switching valve may be connected to the suction passage of the compressor 131 and the discharge passage of the compressor 131, respectively, may be connected to the condenser 132 and the condenser connection passage, and may be connected to the evaporator 134 and the evaporator connection passage. .

The flow path switching valve may guide the refrigerant compressed in the compressor 131 to the condenser 132 when the fermenter 112 is cooled, and guide the refrigerant leaked from the evaporator 134 to the compressor 131 .

The flow path switching valve may guide the refrigerant compressed in the compressor 131 to the evaporator 134 when the fermenter 112 is heated, and also guide the refrigerant leaked from the condenser 132 to the compressor 131 .

The beer production apparatus may include a beer extraction pressurization mechanism 15 for injecting air between the beer production pack 12 and the fermenter assembly 11 . In a state where the beer production pack 12 is accommodated in the fermenter assembly 11 , the beer take-out pressurization mechanism 15 may inject air between the beer production pack 12 and the fermenter assembly 11 , and the fermenter assembly (11) The air injected inside may pressurize the beer preparation pack 12 . The beer in the beer preparation pack 12 may be pressurized by the beer preparation pack 12 pressed by air, and may flow through the main flow path connection part 115 to the main flow path 2 . The beer flowing from the beer preparation pack 12 to the main flow path 2 may be taken out through the beer extractor 6 .

That is, when the beer production is completed, the beer production apparatus does not take out the beer production pack 12 to the outside of the fermenter assembly 11 , but the beer in the beer production pack 12 in a state located inside the fermenter assembly 11 . can be taken out with the beer extractor 6 .

The beer extraction pressurization mechanism 15 may include an air pump 152 for pumping air, and an air supply passage 154 connecting the air pump 152 and the inside of the fermenter assembly 11 . The beer extraction pressurization mechanism 15 may further include an air control valve 156 installed in the air supply passage 154 . The beer extraction pressurization mechanism 15 may further include an air relief valve 158 provided in the air supply passage 154 . The air relief valve 158 may be installed after the air control valve 156 in the air supply direction of the air supply flow path 154 .

The air control valve 156 may be opened only when beer is taken out to allow air to flow into the fermenter assembly 11, and may maintain a closed state while beer is not taken out.

The beer production apparatus may further include a temperature sensor 16 for measuring the temperature of the fermenter assembly 1 . The temperature sensor 16 may be installed to measure the temperature of the fermenter 112 .

Hereinafter, the dispenser 3 will be described as follows.

The dispenser 3 may be connected to the water heater 53 and the water supply passage 4 , and may be connected to the fermentation assembly 11 and the main passage 2 .

The dispenser 3 can accommodate the materials required for beer production, and the water supplied from the water supply module 5 can be configured to pass therethrough. The material accommodated in the dispenser 3 may be yeast, hops, flavor additives, or the like.

The material accommodated in the dispenser 3 may be directly received in a material receiving portion formed in the dispenser 3 . At least one material receiver may be formed in the dispenser 3 . A plurality of material demanding units may be formed in the dispenser 3 , and in this case, a plurality of material receiving portions may be formed to be partitioned from each other.

On the other hand, the material accommodated in the dispenser (3) may be accommodated in the capsule, the dispenser (3) may be formed with at least one capsule receiving portion in which the capsule is accommodated. When the material is accommodated in the capsule, the dispenser 3 may be configured to allow seating and withdrawal of the capsule, and the dispenser 3 may be configured as a capsule kit assembly in which the capsule is detachably accommodated.

A main flow path 2 and a water supply flow path 4 may be connected to the dispenser 3, respectively, and water supplied to the water supply flow path 4 may be mixed with the material while passing through the material receiving unit or capsule, and the material receiving unit Alternatively, the material accommodated in the capsule may flow into the main flow path 2 together with water.

In the dispenser 3 , a plurality of additives of different types may be accommodated separately from each other. A plurality of additives accommodated in the dispenser 3 may be yeast, hops, and flavor additives, and these may be accommodated separately from each other.

When a plurality of material receiving portions are formed in the dispenser 3 , each of the plurality of material receiving portions may be connected to the water supply passage 4 and the dispenser inlet passage, and may be connected to the main passage 2 and the dispenser outlet passage.

When a plurality of capsule accommodating portions are formed in the dispenser 3 , each of the plurality of capsule accommodating portions may be connected to the water supply passage 4 and the dispenser inlet passage, and may be connected to the main passage 2 and the dispenser outlet passage.

The material receiving portion of the dispenser 3 and the capsule receiving portion of the dispenser 3 may be of substantially the same construction. When the capsule is inserted into the dispenser 3 in a state in which the material is accommodated in the capsule, it may be referred to as a capsule receiving portion, and when the material is directly accommodated in the dispenser 3 in a state where the material is not contained in the capsule, it may be referred to as a material receiving portion. Since the material accommodating part and the capsule accommodating part have substantially the same configuration, hereinafter, it will be described that the capsule accommodating part is formed in the dispenser 3 for convenience of description.

The dispenser 3 is formed with a capsule accommodating portion in which the capsule containing the additive is removably accommodated, and may be connected to the water supply passage 4 and the dispenser inlet passage, and may be connected to the main passage 2 and the dispenser outlet passage.

An opening/closing valve for opening and closing the dispenser inlet flow path may be installed in the dispenser inlet flow path.

A check valve may be installed in the dispenser outlet flow path to prevent the fluid of the main flow path 2 from flowing back into the capsule receiving part.

The dispenser 3 may be formed with a plurality of capsule accommodating portions 31, 32 and 33, and a plurality of capsule accommodating portions may be formed separately from each other. The plurality of capsule accommodating portions 31, 32, and 33 may be connected to their respective dispenser inlet passages and their respective dispenser outlet passages.

Hereinafter, the dispenser 3 may contain a first additive, a second additive, and a third additive. The first additive may be yeast, the second additive may be hops, and the third additive may be a flavor additive.

The dispenser 3 includes a first capsule receiving part 31 in which a first capsule (C1) containing a first additive is accommodated, and a second capsule receiving part 32 in which a second capsule (C2) containing a second additive is accommodated. ), and a third capsule containing a third additive (C3) may include a third capsule accommodating portion 33 is accommodated.

A first dispenser inlet passage 311 for guiding water or air to the first capsule accommodating part 31 may be connected to the first capsule accommodating part 31, and water leaked from the first capsule accommodating part 31, A first dispenser outlet passage 312 through which the mixture of water and the first additive and air are guided may be connected. A first on/off valve 313 for opening and closing the first dispenser inlet passage 311 may be installed in the first dispenser inlet passage 311 . In the first dispenser outlet flow path 312 , the fluid of the first capsule accommodating part 31 flows into the main flow path 2 while preventing the fluid of the main flow path 2 from flowing back into the first capsule accommodating part 31 . A first check valve 314 may be installed. Here, the fluid may be water leaked from the first capsule receiving part 31, a mixture of water and the first additive, and air.

A second dispenser inlet passage 321 for guiding water or air to the second capsule receiving portion 32 may be connected to the second capsule receiving portion 32, and water leaked from the second capsule receiving portion 32, A second dispenser outlet passage 322 through which the mixture of water and the second additive and air are guided may be connected. A second on-off valve 323 for opening and closing the second dispenser inlet passage 321 may be installed in the second dispenser inlet passage 321 . In the second dispenser outlet flow path 322, the fluid of the second capsule accommodating part 32 flows into the main flow path 2 while preventing the fluid of the main flow path 2 from flowing back into the second capsule accommodating part 32. A second check valve 324 may be installed. Here, the fluid may be water leaked from the second capsule receiving part 32, a mixture of water and the second additive, and air.

A third dispenser inlet passage 331 for guiding water or air to the third capsule accommodating part 33 may be connected to the third capsule accommodating part 33, and water flowing out from the third capsule accommodating part 33, A third dispenser outlet passage 332 through which a mixture of water, a third additive, and air are guided may be connected. A third on-off valve 333 for opening and closing the third dispenser inlet passage 331 may be installed in the third dispenser inlet passage 331 . In the third dispenser outlet flow path 332, the fluid of the third capsule accommodating part 33 flows into the main flow path 2 while preventing the fluid of the main flow path 2 from flowing back into the third capsule accommodating part 33. A third check valve 334 may be installed. Here, the fluid may be water, a mixture of water and a third additive, and air leaked from the third capsule accommodating part 33 .

The beer manufacturing apparatus may include a bypass flow path 34 through which water supplied from the water supply flow path 4 can be supplied to the main flow path 2 by bypassing the capsule accommodating parts 31, 32 and 33. have.

The bypass flow path 34 is connected to the water supply flow path 4 and the main flow path 2, and water or air in the water supply flow path 4 bypasses the capsule accommodating parts 31, 32, and 33 to bypass the main flow path ( 2) may be guided to the bypass flow path 34 to flow.

The bypass flow path 34 may be connected in parallel with the flow path of the first capsule accommodating part 31 , the flow path of the second capsule accommodating part 32 , and the flow path of the third capsule accommodating part 33 .

A bypass valve 35 for opening and closing the bypass flow path 34 may be installed in the bypass flow path 34 .

The main passage 2 may be connected to the first dispenser outlet passage 312 , the second dispenser outlet passage 322 , the third dispenser outlet passage 332 , and the bypass passage 34 . The main flow path 2 includes a common pipe connected to the fermenter assembly 11, a first dispenser outlet flow path 312, a second dispenser outlet flow path 322, a third dispenser outlet flow path 332, and a bypass flow path ( 34) and may include a laminated pipe connected to a common pipe.

The main flow path 2 may be connected to the fermenter assembly 11 , and may be connected to the fermenter cover 114 of the fermenter assembly 11 . The main flow path 2 may be connected to the main flow path connection part 115 provided in the fermenter cover 114 .

The water supply passage 4 may be connected to the first dispenser inlet passage 311 , the second dispenser inlet passage 321 , the third dispenser inlet passage 331 , and the bypass passage 34 .

The water supply passage 4 includes a common pipe connected to the water supply module 5, a first dispenser inlet passage 311, a second dispenser inlet passage 321, and a third dispenser inlet passage 331 branching from the common tube. and a plurality of branch pipes connected to the bypass flow path 34 .

The water supply module 5 includes a water tank 51 containing water; a water supply pump 52 for pumping water in the water tank 51; It may include a water heater 53 that heats the water pumped by the water pump 52 .

A water tank outlet flow passage 54 may be connected to the water tank 51 , and the water supply pump 52 may be connected to the water tank outlet water passage 54 .

The feed water pump outlet flow path 55 may be connected to the feed water pump 52 , and the feed water heater 53 may be connected to the feed water pump outlet flow channel 55 .

* A flow meter 56 for measuring the flow rate of the feed water pump outlet channel 55 may be installed in the feed water pump outlet flow path 55 .

The water supply heater 53 may be a mold heater, and includes a heater case through which water pumped from the water supply pump 52 passes therein, and a heating heater installed inside the heater case to heat the water flowing into the heater case. can The water heater 53 may be provided with a thermistor 57 that measures the temperature of the water heater 53 . In addition, a thermal fuse 58 may be installed in the water supply heater 53 to cut off the circuit when the temperature is high to block the current applied to the water supply heater 53 .

When the feed water pump 52 is driven, the water in the water tank 51 may be guided to the water heater 53 through the water tank outlet flow path 54 , the feed water pump 52 , and the feed water pump outlet flow channel 55 , The water guided to the heater 53 may be heated in the water heater 53 and then guided to the water supply passage 4 .

The beer extractor 6 may be connected to the main flow path 2 . The beer extractor 6 may include a beer extraction passage 61 that is connected to the main passage 2 and guides beer in the main passage 2 . The beer extractor 6 may further include a beer extraction valve 62 connected to the beer extraction passage 61 .

The beer extraction path 61 may be provided with an anti-foaming path 63, and the foam of beer flowing from the main flow path 2 to the beer extraction path 61 is minimized while passing the foam blocking path. can be The bubble blocking part 63 may be provided with a mesh (Mesh), etc. through which the bubbles are filtered.

The beer extraction valve 62 may include a lever operated by the user, and a tap valve having a limit switch (Micro Switch) for detecting the user's operation.

On the other hand, the beer manufacturing apparatus may further include a gas exhauster 7 for discharging the gas in the fermentation module 1 to the outside.

The gas discharger 7 may include a gas outlet passage 71 connected to the fermentation module 1 , and a pressure sensor 72 installed in the gas outlet passage 71 . The gas discharger 7 may further include a gas opening/closing valve 73 for opening and closing the gas discharge passage 71 . The gas discharger 7 may further include an air filter 74 through which the gas passing through the gas opening/closing valve 73 passes.

The gas outlet passage 71 may be connected to the fermenter assembly 11 , in particular, the fermenter cover 114 .

The gas opening/closing valve 73 may be turned on and opened when air is injected into the beer preparation pack 12 . The beer production apparatus can inject air into the beer production pack 12 to evenly mix malt and water, and at this time, the bubbles generated in the liquid malt are generated in the gas extraction path 71 from the upper part of the beer production pack 12 . and the gas opening/closing valve 73 may be discharged to the outside.

The gas opening/closing valve 73 may be opened to detect the degree of fermentation during the fermentation process, the gas in the beer preparation pack 12 may flow to the pressure sensor 72, and the pressure sensor 72 may be the beer preparation pack (12) The pressure of the gas escaping from the inside can be sensed.

The pressure sensor 72 , the gas opening/closing valve 73 , and the air filter 74 may be sequentially disposed in the gas discharge flow path 71 in the gas discharge direction.

The gas discharger 7 may further include a gas discharge relief valve 75 provided in the gas discharge passage 71 . The gas discharge relief valve 75 may be installed before the pressure sensor 72 in the gas discharge direction of the gas discharge flow path 71 .

The beer manufacturing apparatus may further include an air injector 8 connected to at least one of the main passage 2 and the water supply passage 4 to inject air.

When the air injector 8 is connected to the water supply passage 4 , air can be injected into the dispenser 3 through the water supply passage 4 , and the air injected into the water supply passage 4 is connected to the dispenser 3 and the main After passing through the flow path 2 sequentially, it may be injected into the beer preparation pack 12 . When the air injector 8 is connected to the water supply passage 4, air can be injected into the beer production pack 12 through the water supply passage 4, the bypass passage 34, and the main passage 2, Air may be supplied to the material in the beer preparation pack 12 .

When the air injector 8 is connected to the water supply passage 4, air can be injected into the capsule receiving portions 31, 32, and 33 through the water supply passage 4, and the capsules (C1) (C2) ( C3) and the remaining water or residues in the capsule accommodating parts 31, 32 and 33 can flow into the main flow path 2, and the capsules C1 (C1) (C2) (C3) and the capsule accommodating parts 31, 32 )(33) can be kept clean.

The air injector 8 may include an air injection passage 81 connected to the water supply passage 4 , and an air injection pump 82 for pumping air into the air injection passage 81 .

The air injector 8 may further include a check valve 83 for preventing the water of the water supply passage 4 from flowing into the air injection pump 82 through the air injection passage 81 . The check valve 83 may be installed after the air injection pump 82 in the air injection direction.

The air injector 8 may further include an air filter 84 connected to the air injection passage 81 and installed before the air injection pump 82 in the air injection direction.

When the air injection pump 82 is driven, the air may be filtered from dust by the air filter 84, and the air that has passed through the air filter 84 is flowed by the air injection pump 82 to the water supply passage ( 4) can flow.

The beer manufacturing apparatus may further include a main valve 9 for opening and closing the main flow path 2 .

The main valve 9 is installed between the connection part 91 of the main flow path 2 and the beer extraction flow path 61 of the main flow path 2 and the connection part 92 of the main flow path 2 and the fermenter assembly 11 to be installed. can

The main valve 9 may be opened when hot water is injected into the beer preparation pack 12 to open the main flow path 2 . The main valve 9 may be closed while cooling the fermenter assembly 11 to close the main flow path 2 . The main valve 9 may be opened when air is injected into the beer preparation pack 12 to open the main flow path 2 . The main valve 9 may be opened when the additive is supplied into the beer preparation pack 12 to open the main flow path 2 . The main valve 9 may be closed while the fermentation of the material is in progress to seal the inside of the beer preparation pack 12 . The main valve 9 may be closed during beer aging and storage to seal the inside of the beer production pack 12 . The main valve 9 may be opened when the beer is taken out by the beer extractor 6 to open the main flow path 2 .

Figure 2 is a perspective view of a beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the inside of the beer production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is an embodiment of the present invention It is a front view showing the inside of the beer manufacturing apparatus according to the.

The beer manufacturing apparatus may further include a base 100 . The base 100 may constitute the outer appearance of the bottom surface of the beer manufacturing apparatus, and the fermenter assembly 11, the compressor 131, the feed water heater 53, the feed water pump 52, the water tank 51 located on the upper side thereof. can support

The beer manufacturing apparatus may further include a beer container 101 capable of receiving and storing the beer dropped from the beer extraction valve 62 . The beer container 101 may be integrally formed with the base 100 or coupled to the base 100 .

The beer container 101 may include a container body 101A in which the beer dropped from the beer extraction valve 62 is accommodated therein. The beer container 101 may include a container top plate 101B disposed on the upper surface of the container body 101A to cover the space in the container body 101A.

The container body 101A may be formed to protrude in the forward direction from the front part of the base 100 . The container body 101A may have an open top surface.

A hole 101C through which beer falls into the container body 101A may be formed in the container top plate 101B.

Beer dropped from the beer extraction valve 62 to the vicinity of a beer container (not shown) may fall to the container top plate 101B, and the beer container 101 through the hole 101C of the container top plate 101B. ) can be temporarily stored inside, and the surroundings of the beer making equipment can be kept clean.

As shown in FIG. 4, the fermenter 112 is a lower fermenter 112A with an open upper surface and a space formed therein, and an upper fermenter disposed on the upper side of the lower fermenter 112A and having an opening 111 on the upper surface ( 112B).

The fermenter 112 may be provided with a seat portion 116 on which the beer preparation pack 12 is seated. The seat portion 116 may be provided to protrude from the opening 111 , and the periphery of the beer production pack 12 may be mounted on the seat portion 116 .

The beer making apparatus may include an insulating wall 102 surrounding the fermenter 112 and the evaporator 134 together.

The insulating wall 102 may be formed of expanded polystyrene, etc., which has high thermal insulation performance and can absorb vibration.

The heat insulating wall 102 may have a heat insulating wall opening 103 formed therein, and a heat insulating space S2 may be formed therein.

The heat insulating wall 102 may be composed of a combination of a plurality of members. The heat insulating wall 102 is an upper heat insulating wall 102A with an open upper surface and a space formed therein, and an upper heat insulating wall 102B disposed on the lower heat insulating wall 102A and having a heat insulating wall opening 103 on the upper surface thereof. may include

The insulating wall 102 having the lower insulating wall 102A and the upper insulating wall 102B may surround the circumferential surface and the lower surface of the fermenter 112 .

The insulating wall opening 103 of the insulating wall 102 may surround the upper portion of the fermenter 112 . The insulating wall opening 103 of the insulating wall 102 may surround the outer surface of the portion in which the opening 113 of the fermenter 112 is formed.

The inner surface of the heat insulation wall 102 may have a larger diameter than the outer surface of the fermenter 112 , and a gap may be formed between the inner surface 102C of the heat insulation wall 102 and the outer surface 112C of the fermenter 112 . This gap may be filled with air, and the air between the inner surface 102C of the insulating wall 102 and the outer surface 112C of the fermenter 112 may insulate the fermenter 112 . The gap between the inner surface 102C of the insulating wall 102 and the outer surface 112C of the fermenter 112 may be a space in which the evaporator 134 is accommodated and at the same time a space capable of minimizing the temperature change of the fermenter 112. .

The insulation wall 102 may have the fermenter 112 seated on the upper surface 102E of the lower plate portion 102D, and may support the fermenter 112 .

The insulating wall 102 may be mounted on the insulating wall supporter 100A in which the bottom surface 102F of the lower plate portion 102D is formed on the upper surface of the base 100 .

The heat insulating wall 102 may have an air supply passage through hole 102G through which the air supply passage 154 passes through the lower plate portion 102D. A part of the air supply passage 154 may be introduced into the insulating wall 102 , and may be connected to the fermenter 102 .

On the other hand, the evaporator 134 may be an evaporation tube wound around the outer surface of the fermenter 112 to be positioned in such a gap. The evaporator 134 may be in contact with each of the outer surface 112C of the fermenter 112 and the inner surface 102C of the thermal insulation wall 102 . The evaporator 134 may be supported on the insulating wall 102 .

The evaporator 134 may include an extension tube (not shown) extending outside the heat insulating wall 102 through an evaporation tube through hole (not shown) formed in the heat insulating wall 102 .

The beer making apparatus may include a peripheral surface of the insulating wall 102 and an insulating wall cover 104 , 105 surrounding the upper surface of the insulating wall 102 .

The insulating wall cover 104, 105 may be configured as a single cover, and may be configured as a combination of a plurality of covers.

The heat insulating wall cover 104, 105 has an open lower surface and a lower heat insulating wall cover 104 that surrounds the outer peripheral surface of the heat insulating wall 102, and is disposed on the upper heat insulating wall cover 104 and the heat insulating wall ( It may include an upper insulating wall cover 105 that covers the upper surface of the 102).

The lower insulating wall cover 104 may have a lower portion mounted on the base 100 .

The upper insulating wall cover 105 may have a lower portion mounted on the upper end of the lower insulating wall cover 104 .

The insulating wall cover 104 , 105 may protect the insulating wall 102 , and may form a part of the exterior of the beer making apparatus.

The heat insulating wall cover 104 , 105 may surround the entire circumferential surface of the heat insulating wall 102 , and may surround only a portion of the circumferential surface of the heat insulating wall 102 .

The heat insulating wall covers 104 and 105 may have side openings formed on the surface facing the water tank 51 . The extension tube of the evaporator 134 may be disposed to pass through the side opening. The extension tube of the evaporator 134 may pass through the side openings of the heat insulating wall covers 104 and 105 to extend into the receiving space S5 to be described later shown in FIG. 4 .

Meanwhile, the water tank 51 may be spaced apart from the base 100 on the upper side of the base 100 . The water tank 51 may be spaced apart from the base 100 in a vertical direction. A space S3 in which at least one of the compressor 131 , the water heater 53 , and the water pump 52 can be accommodated may be formed between the water tank 51 and the base 100 . In addition, the water tank 51 may be spaced apart from the insulating wall 102 in a horizontal direction.

The beer manufacturing apparatus may include a tank supporter 106 for supporting the tank 51 to be spaced apart from the base 100 . The water tank supporter 106 may be disposed on the base 100 , and may support the water tank 51 on the upper side of the base 100 to be spaced apart from the base 100 . The lower end of the water tank supporter 106 may be placed on the base 100 , and the water tank 51 may be placed on the upper portion thereof.

The tank supporter 106 may be coupled to a plurality of supporter members in a hollow cylindrical shape as a whole. The tank supporter 106 may have a side opening formed on the surface facing the heat insulating wall 102 .

The water tank 51 may include an outer water tank 58 and an inner water tank 59 that is accommodated in the outer water tank 58 and has a space S4 in which water is accommodated.

The outer water tank 58 may be placed on the upper portion of the water tank supporter 106 , the lower surface thereof may be spaced apart from the upper surface of the base 100 , and the compressor 131 between the outer water tank 58 and the base 100 . ) and a space S3 in which at least one of the water heater 53 and the water pump 52 can be accommodated may be formed.

The outer water tank 58 may have a container shape with an open upper surface, and surround the outer circumferential surface and the lower surface of the inner water tank 59 positioned therein to protect the inner water tank 59 .

The inner water tank 59 may be inserted into the outer water tank 58 and may be supported by the outer water tank 58 .

The beer production apparatus may further include a water tank protector 107 disposed on the upper portion of the outer water tank 58 to surround the upper outer circumferential surface of the inner water tank 59 . The water tank protector 107 may be disposed to surround the entire or part of the upper outer circumferential surface of the inner water tank 59 . The tank protector 107 may be coupled to a plurality of protector members in a ring shape.

The beer making apparatus may further include a water tank lid 108 coupled to the water tank 51 or the water tank protector 107 to cover the upper surface of the water tank 51 . One side of the water tank lid 108 may be rotatably connected to the water tank 51 or the water tank protector 107 . The water tank lid 108 may be detachably seated on the upper surface of the water tank 51 or the water tank protector 107 .

Meanwhile, at least one of the compressor 131 , the water heater 53 , and the water pump 52 may be disposed between the base 100 and the water tank 51 .

The condenser 132 may be disposed between the insulating wall 101 and the water tank 51 and facing at least one of the insulating wall 101 .

The dispenser 3 may be disposed between the fermenter cover 114 and the water tank 51 . In this case, the beer manufacturing apparatus can be manufactured more compactly than when the dispenser 3 is located other than between the fermenter cover 114 and the water tank 51, and the dispenser 3 is the fermenter cover 114 and the water tank ( 51) can be protected.

As shown in FIG. 4 , the dispenser 3 may have one side mounted on the outer water tank 58 and the other side mounted on the insulating wall covers 104 and 105 . The dispenser 3 may be vertically spaced apart from the base 100 on the upper side of the base 100 .

The dispenser 3 includes a capsule accommodating body 36 having a capsule accommodating part in which the capsules C1, C2, and C3 shown in FIG. 1 are removably accommodated, and a lid module 37 covering the capsule accommodating part. can

The capsule receiving body 36 may be supported by the outer water tank 58 by being seated on a seating portion formed in the outer water tank 58, on one side of the left plate and the right plate facing the water tank 51 .

Capsule receiving body 36, the other side plate facing the fermenter cover 114 of the left and right plates can be seated on the insulating wall covers 104 and 105, and supported by the insulating wall covers 104 and 105 can be

The lid module 37 may include a lid 38 covering the capsule receiving body 36 . The lid 38 may be slidably disposed or rotatably connected to the capsule receiving body 36 . The lid 38 may be hingedly connected to the capsule receiving body 36 .

The dispenser 3 may be installed to be positioned approximately in the upper center of the beer making apparatus, and the user rotates the lid module 37 of the dispenser 3 upward to easily open the capsules C1, C2, and C3. Can be mounted and detached.

The beer manufacturing apparatus may be formed with an accommodation space (S5) in which a plurality of components can be accommodated. Here, the accommodation space S5 may be a space between the heat insulating wall 102 and the water tank 51 in the left and right directions and between the dispenser 3 and the base 100 in the vertical direction.

It is preferable that a plurality of components are accommodated in the accommodating space (S5) of the beer manufacturing apparatus, and in this case, the beer manufacturing apparatus may be compact. A plurality of parts accommodated in this accommodation space (S5) are surrounded by the insulating wall 102, the water tank 51, the base 100, the dispenser 3, the condenser 132, and the center cover 66 to be described later. can

The on/off valves 313, 323, 333 installed in the dispenser inlet passages 311, 321, 331 shown in FIG. 1 to open and close the dispenser inlet passages 311, 321, 331 are shown in FIG. As shown, it may be located below the capsule receiving body 36 .

The on-off valves 313 , 323 , and 333 may be installed on a bracket 64 (see FIG. 3 ) installed on the base 100 .

The bracket 64 may be disposed to be positioned next to the insulating wall 102 , and the on/off valves 313 , 323 , 333 are disposed between the insulating wall 102 and the water tank 51 by the bracket 64 . It can be installed positionally. The opening/closing valves 313 , 323 , and 333 may be located between the heat insulating wall 102 and the water tank 51 in the left and right directions, and may be located between the dispensers 4 in the vertical direction.

The beer manufacturing apparatus may further include a center cover 66 covering the front of the on/off valves 313, 323, and 333.

As shown in FIG. 2, the center cover 66 blocks between the insulating wall cover 104 and the water tank supporter 106 in the left and right directions, and is disposed to block between the dispenser 3 and the base 100 in the vertical direction. can The center cover 66 may face the condenser 132 in the front-rear direction on its rear surface, and may protect a plurality of components. In addition, the front portion of the dispenser 3 may be mounted on the top of the center cover 66 , and the dispenser 3 may be supported by the center cover 66 .

Meanwhile, the beer extraction valve 62 may be mounted on the center cover 66 . The beer extraction valve 62 may be mounted to protrude in the forward direction on the center cover 66 . The beer extraction valve 62 may be mounted on the center cover 66 to be located on the upper side of the beer container 101 .

The beer production apparatus may include a controller 109 for controlling the beer production apparatus.

The controller 109 may include a main PCB 109C.

The controller 109 may include a wireless communication device that wirelessly communicates with a wireless communication device such as a remote control or a mobile terminal. The wireless communication device, such as a Wi-Fi module and a Bluetooth module, may be installed without being limited to the type as long as it can communicate wirelessly with a remote control or a wireless communication device. The wireless communication device may be installed in the main PCB 100C or a display PCB to be described later.

The controller 109 may include an input unit for receiving a command related to the manufacture of the beer manufacturing apparatus. The input unit may include a rotary knob 109A and a rotary switch 109B switched by the rotary knob 109A. A knob hole 106A through which the rotary knob 109A is rotatably penetrated may be formed at one side of the water tank supporter 106 . The rotary knob 109A may be disposed such that at least a part thereof is exposed to the outside. The rotary switch 109B may be installed in the main PCB 109C. The input unit may include a touch screen that receives a user's command through a touch method. The touch screen may be provided on the display 109D, which will be described later. The user may input a command through a remote control or a wireless communication device, and the controller 109 may receive the user's command through a wireless communication device, of course.

The controller 109 may include a display 109D for displaying various information of the beer manufacturing apparatus. The display 109 may include a display device such as an LCD, an LED, or an OLED. The display 109D may include a display PCB on which a display element is installed. The display PCB may be mounted on the main PCB 109C or may be connected to the main PCB 109C through a separate connector.

The display 109D may display information input by the input unit.

The display 109D may display information of the beer preparation pack 12 and information such as fermentation time or beer completion time accordingly. The fermentation time or beer completion time of the beer material may be different depending on the type of beer material contained therein in the beer preparation pack 12 . When the beer production pack 12 approaches the fermenter assembly 11, the controller 109 may acquire information from the beer production pack 12 through a communication module such as NFC. A small chip storing various information related to beer material may be attached to the beer manufacturing pack 12 in the form of a sticker, and an NFC tag for transmitting and receiving data to and from the chip may be installed in the beer manufacturing apparatus. The NFC tag may be installed on the fermenter assembly 11, the main PCB 109C, or the display PCB. When the NFC tag is installed in the fermenter assembly 11, the NFC tag may be installed in the opening 111 or the fermenter cover 114 of the fermenter 112, and the NFC tag may be connected to the controller 109 and a data line. .

When the beer preparation pack 12 is accommodated in the fermenter assembly 11 , the controller 109 may acquire information of the beer preparation pack 12 from a chip provided in the beer preparation pack 12 .

According to an embodiment, when the NFC tag is installed on the display PCB, the NFC tag may be installed on the front part of the beer manufacturing apparatus. When the beer brewing pack 12 comes close to the front part of the beer brewing apparatus by the user, the controller 109 may acquire information related to the beer material from the beer brewing pack 12 using the NFC tag.

The controller 109 may transmit the information obtained from the NFC tag to the display 109D or a wireless communication device, and the display 109D or the wireless communication device may display the type of beer material, total fermentation time or beer completion time. can

According to an embodiment, the controller 109 may acquire information related to beer ingredients from a wireless communication device through a wireless communication device. The wireless communication device may receive information related to beer ingredients from a user by using an application, or may acquire information related to beer ingredients from the beer production pack 12 using an NFC communication module. The wireless communication device may transmit the obtained information to the beer brewing apparatus.

The display 109D may display various information related to beer production during beer production. The controller 109 may be connected to the temperature sensor 16, and the controller 109 may transmit information on the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor 16 to the display 109D or a wireless communication device, and a display or a wireless communication device. may display the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor 16 through numerical values or graphs.

The display 109D may display the completeness of beer or the amount of carbonation during the production of beer through numerical values, graphs, or the like.

The display 109D may display different degrees of completion of beer during primary fermentation and secondary fermentation. The amount of carbonated beer in the beer production pack may gradually increase as time passes, and the controller 109 may sense the pressure inside the beer production pack 12 by the pressure sensor 72, and the temperature sensor 16 ) by which the temperature of the fermenter assembly 11 can be sensed. The controller may calculate the amount of carbonated amount according to a preset equation or table based on the pressure and temperature sensed in this way, and transmit information on the amount of carbonated amount calculated in this way to the display 109D or the wireless communication device, and the display 109D. And at least one of the wireless communication device may display the amount of carbonation calculated in this way.

The display 109D may display the remaining amount of beer after the beer is completed.

When the secondary fermentation to be described later is completed, the controller 109 may determine that the beer is complete.

The controller 109 determines the remaining amount of beer during the time when the limit switch included in the beer extraction valve 62 is on, the time the air pump 152 is driven, and the time when the main valve 9 is on after beer production is completed. At least one can be integrated. The controller 109 can calculate the brewing amount of beer according to the time accumulated in this way, and can calculate the remaining amount of beer therefrom. The controller 109 may transmit the remaining amount of beer to the display 109D or the wireless communication device, and at least one of the display 109D and the wireless communication device may display the remaining amount of beer.

Meanwhile, various embodiments below may be implemented in a computer-readable recording medium using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

5 is an exemplary diagram illustrating an operation of changing a screen displayed on a display based on an input received through an input unit, by the beer manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the beer manufacturing apparatus may display various screens including the function and state of the beer manufacturing apparatus, information on the beer being manufactured, information on the beer being stored after manufacturing, and the like through the display 109D. The initial screen 400 and the setting screen 500 shown in FIG. 5 are merely exemplary for convenience of description.

The controller 109 may change or switch the screen displayed on the display 109D based on a user's manipulation of the input unit (eg, the rotary knob 109A).

For example, the controller 109 may display the initial screen 400 through the display 109D when the power of the beer manufacturing apparatus is turned on. The initial screen 400 may include a manufacturing start menu 401 for starting beer manufacturing, and a setting menu 402 for setting an environment for the beer manufacturing apparatus.

For example, when the initial screen 400 is first displayed, the controller 109 may place a focus on the manufacturing start menu 401 . The controller 109 may receive an input for selecting the manufacturing start menu 401 on which the current focus is located through the rotary knob 109A. For example, the selection input may correspond to an input for pressing the rotary knob 109A (a press input or a push input).

On the other hand, when the user wants to move the focus of the initial screen 400 from the manufacturing start menu 401 to the setting menu 402, the controller 109 receives an input for moving the focus through the rotary knob 109A. can receive For example, the focus movement input may correspond to an input for rotating the rotary knob 109A in a predetermined direction. Based on the received input, the controller 109 may move the focus of the initial screen 400 to the setting menu 402 .

The controller 109 receives an input for selecting the setting menu 402 where the current focus is located through the rotary knob 109A, and converts the initial screen 400 to the setting screen 500 based on the received input. can be displayed

As an example, the setting screen 500 is a communication environment setting menu 501 for wireless communication environment setting (eg, Wi-Fi environment setting), a time setting menu 502 for setting the time of the beer brewing apparatus, and the display 109D. It may include a brightness setting menu 503 for setting the brightness, and a sound setting menu 504 for setting the sound of the beer brewing apparatus. Also, the setting screen 500 may include a previous menu 505 for returning to a previous screen (eg, the initial screen 400 in FIG. 5 ).

For example, when the setting screen 500 is first displayed, the controller 109 may place a focus on the communication environment setting menu 501 . When the user wants to move the focus of the setting screen 500 to the brightness setting menu 503 displayed on the right side of the communication environment setting menu 501, the controller 109 moves the focus through the rotary knob 109A. can receive input for In this case, the input for moving the focus may correspond to an input for rotating the rotary knob 109A in the right direction.

Meanwhile, when the user wants to move the focus of the setting screen 500 to the time setting menu 502 displayed on the left side of the brightness setting menu 503 , the user may rotate the rotary knob 109A to the left.

That is, in response to a focus movement input received through the input unit (rotary knob 109A), the controller 109 may move the focus on a menu included in a screen displayed through the display 109D. Also, in response to a selection input received through the input unit (rotary knob 109A), the controller 109 may execute a menu on which a current focus is located, and display a screen related to the executed menu on the display 109D. .

6 is a flowchart for explaining a method of providing a cleaning guide of a beer manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the beer manufacturing apparatus may display a washing guide screen for preparing the beer manufacturing apparatus for washing ( S100 ).

The beer production apparatus needs to ensure the quality of the beer produced by performing washing. If the cleaning of the beer brewing apparatus is not performed, the residues of the previously brewed beer or the residues of the ingredients may be mixed with the next brewed beer. Accordingly, there is a fear that the quality of the beer to be manufactured may be lowered, which may cause a decrease in user satisfaction with the beer manufacturing apparatus.

The controller 109 of the beer production apparatus may display a cleaning guide screen for cleaning preparation through the display 109D when a cleaning command for the beer production apparatus is received.

In the present specification, in order to prepare for washing the beer manufacturing apparatus, the process of supplying water to the water tank 51 for washing the flow path in the beer manufacturing apparatus, and a storage container for storing the water used for washing is installed in the beer manufacturing apparatus (eg, , it is assumed that the process of inserting into the fermenter 112) is necessary. According to an embodiment, when the beer preparation pack 12 put into the fermenter 112 serves as the storage container, the process of inserting the storage container may be omitted.

Accordingly, the controller 109 may display at least one washing guide screen through the display 109D in order to visually guide the user through each process for the washing preparation.

The beer production apparatus may control locking or unlocking (unlocking) of each of the plurality of inlet covers included in the beer production apparatus based on the displayed washing guide screen (S110).

For example, the controller 109 may control locking or unlocking of the cover of the water tank 51 and the cover of the fermenter 112 among a plurality of inlet covers included in the beer manufacturing apparatus based on the currently displayed washing guide screen. can That is, the controller 109 may control locking and unlocking of each of the plurality of inlet covers based on the cleaning guide provided through the cleaning guide screen.

When the currently displayed washing guide screen is a screen for guiding the process of supplying water to the water tank 51 , the controller 109 may unlock the cover of the water tank 51 and control the remaining covers in a locked state. According to an embodiment, the controller 109 may automatically open the cover of the water tank 51 .

On the other hand, if the currently displayed washing guide screen is a screen for guiding the process of inserting the storage container into the fermenter 112, the controller 109 unlocks the cover of the fermenter 112, and controls the rest of the cover in a locked state. can According to an embodiment, the controller 109 may automatically open the cover of the fermenter 112 .

The beer manufacturing apparatus may recognize whether the guide corresponding to the washing guide screen is being performed or may receive an input of completion of the guide (S120).

The controller 109 may acquire information on whether a guide corresponding to the currently displayed cleaning guide screen is performed. Specifically, the controller 109 may automatically recognize whether the guide has been performed or may receive an input for completion of the guide through an input unit.

For example, the controller 109 may automatically recognize whether the storage container is inserted by detecting that the cover of the fermenter 112 is closed. Meanwhile, the controller 109 may not automatically recognize whether or not more than a predetermined amount of water has been supplied to the water tank 51 . In this case, the controller 109 may recognize that more than a predetermined amount of water has been supplied to the water tank 51 based on an input received through the input unit. This is an embodiment for convenience of description, and in some cases, the controller 109 may automatically recognize whether or not more than a predetermined amount of water has been supplied to the water tank 51 .

The beer manufacturing apparatus may check whether washing preparation is complete (S130).

The controller 109 may check whether washing preparation is complete by checking whether all processes for washing preparation of the beer manufacturing apparatus have been performed. Specifically, the controller 109 may check whether the washing preparation is complete based on whether a plurality of washing guide screens corresponding to each of the washing preparation processes are all output.

When washing preparation is not completed, that is, when all the washing guide screens are not displayed (NO in S130), the beer manufacturing apparatus may display the washing guide screen of the next step (S140).

When the washing preparation is completed, that is, when all the washing guide screens are displayed (YES in S130), the beer manufacturing apparatus may start the washing operation of the beer manufacturing apparatus and control the washing operation (S150).

The embodiment shown in FIG. 6 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 7A to 7G .

7A to 7G are views showing a washing guide screen provided by the beer manufacturing apparatus according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 6 .

7A to 7D , when a washing command for the beer manufacturing apparatus is received, the controller 109 sequentially displays a plurality of washing guide screens for guiding each of the processes for washing preparation through the display 109D. can be displayed as Each of the washing guide screens may include a guide message for guiding using a guide image and text for visually guiding a process for preparing for washing.

For example, the processes for preparing for washing include a process of supplying water for washing the flow path in the beer manufacturing apparatus, a process of inserting a storage container for storing water used for washing, and a washing process containing a material for washing. It is assumed that the process of inserting the capsule and the process of operating the ejection valve 62 to start washing are performed in the order. Depending on the embodiment, the order of the processes may be changed. According to another embodiment, when the beer preparation pack 12 inserted into the fermenter 112 serves as a storage container, the process of inserting the storage container may be omitted, and the process of inserting the washing capsule is also omitted. can be

Specifically, referring to FIG. 7A , the controller 109 may display, through the display 109D, a water supply guide screen 600 guiding to supply water for washing the flow path in the beer manufacturing apparatus to the water tank 51 . have.

The water supply guide screen 600 includes a guide image 601 for visually guiding the process of inputting water into the water tank 51 and a guide message 602 for guiding the amount of water to be fed into the water tank 51 . can do. In particular, the guide image 601 may guide the user to input water into the inlet of the water tank 51 among the plurality of inlets when the user inputs water into the beer manufacturing apparatus. For example, when the inlet of the water tank 51 corresponds to the right inlet among the inlets of the beer manufacturing apparatus, the controller 109 may display a guide image 601 for guiding the input of water through the right inlet of the beer manufacturing apparatus. can

According to an embodiment, the controller 109 unlocks only the cover of the water tank 51 and controls the cover of the other inlet in a locked state, thereby preventing water from being put into an inlet other than the inlet of the water tank 51. can According to another embodiment, the controller 109 may guide the user to put water into the water tank 51 by automatically opening the cover of the water tank 51 .

After putting water into the water tank 51 (eg, putting 900 millimeters of water into the water tank), the user may select the next step menu 603 by manipulating the rotary knob 109A. The controller 109 may recognize that the process of inputting water into the water tank 51 is completed by receiving an input for selecting the next step menu 603 . According to an embodiment, the controller 109 may detect the amount of water injected into the water tank 51 , and automatically recognize that the process of inputting water into the water tank 51 is completed based on the detection result.

Referring to FIG. 7B , when the process of inputting water into the water tank 51 is completed, the controller 109 guides the storage container insertion guide screen to insert the storage container for storing the water washed in the flow path in the beer manufacturing apparatus. 610 may be displayed through the display 109D.

The storage container insertion guide screen 610 may include a guide image 611 and a guide message 612 for visually guiding the process of inserting the storage container into the fermenter 112 . In particular, the guide image 611 may guide the user to put the storage container into the inlet of the fermenter 112 among the plurality of inlets when the user puts the storage container into the beer manufacturing apparatus. For example, when the inlet of the fermenter 112 corresponds to the left inlet among the inlets of the beer manufacturing apparatus, the controller 109 displays a guide image 611 for guiding the storage container to be inserted through the left inlet of the beer manufacturing apparatus. can do.

According to an embodiment, the controller 109 unlocks only the cover of the fermenter 112 and controls the cover of the other inlet in a locked state, thereby preventing the storage container from being put into an inlet other than the inlet of the fermenter 112 . can do. According to another embodiment, the controller 109 may guide the user to put the storage container into the fermenter 112 by automatically opening the cover of the fermenter 112 .

The controller 109 may detect that the storage container is put into the fermenter 112 and automatically recognize that the process of inserting the storage container into the beer manufacturing apparatus is completed based on the detection result.

According to an embodiment, when the beer preparation pack 12 functions as a storage container, the storage container insertion guide screen 610 shown in FIG. 7B may not be provided.

Referring to FIG. 7C , when the process of inputting the storage container into the fermenter 112 is completed, the controller 109 displays a cleaning capsule insertion guide screen 615 for guiding the insertion of the cleaning capsule into the dispenser 3 . It can be displayed through (109D). The washing capsule insertion guide screen 615 may include a guide image 616 and a guide message 617 for guiding the washing capsule to be inserted into the beer manufacturing apparatus. The washing capsule may contain a material (eg, washing detergent, etc.) necessary for washing the beer manufacturing apparatus. In particular, the guide image 616 may guide the user to put the washing capsule into the inlet of the dispenser 3 among the plurality of inlets when the user puts the washing capsule into the beer manufacturing apparatus. For example, when the inlet of the dispenser 3 corresponds to the central inlet among the inlets of the beer manufacturing apparatus, the controller 109 guides the washing capsule to be inserted through the central inlet of the beer manufacturing apparatus. can be displayed

According to an embodiment, the controller 109 unlocks only the cover of the dispenser 3 and controls the cover of the other inlet to be locked, so that the washing capsule is inserted into an inlet other than the inlet of the dispenser 3 . can be prevented According to another embodiment, the controller 109 may guide the user to put the washing capsule into the dispenser 3 by automatically opening the cover of the dispenser 3 .

The controller 109 may detect that the washing capsule is put into the beer manufacturing apparatus, and automatically recognize that the process of inserting the washing capsule into the beer manufacturing apparatus is completed based on the detection result.

According to an embodiment, when there is no separate capsule for washing, the capsule insertion guide screen 615 for washing shown in FIG. 7C may not be provided.

Referring to FIG. 7D , when the process of inserting the washing capsule into the dispenser 3 is completed, the controller 109 displays the ejection valve operation guide screen 620 that guides the operation of the ejection valve 62 of the beer manufacturing apparatus. It can be displayed through the display 109D. The extraction valve operation guide screen 620 may include a guide message 621 for guiding to pull the lever (handle) of the extraction valve 62 . Although not shown, the extraction valve operation guide screen 620 may further include a guide image for visually guiding the operation of the extraction valve 62 .

The controller 109 may detect that the blowout valve 62 is operated based on the blowout valve manipulation guide screen 620 . According to the detection result, the controller 109 may start a cleaning operation. According to an embodiment, the controller 109 may further display a screen 630 requesting to close all of the inlet covers of the beer manufacturing apparatus before the start of the washing operation, as shown in FIG. 7E . According to an embodiment, the screen 630 may be displayed when it is detected that some of the inlet covers of the beer manufacturing apparatus are not closed.

Referring to FIG. 7F , the controller 109 may display a washing progress screen 640 indicating a washing progress state while a washing operation is being performed. For example, the washing progress screen 640 may include a progress 641 of a washing operation. Based on the displayed washing progress screen 640, the user may check the washing operation progress of the current beer manufacturing apparatus. According to an embodiment, the washing progress screen 640 may further display information about the time remaining until washing is complete.

Referring to FIG. 7G , when the cleaning operation is completed, the controller 109 may display a cleaning completion screen 650 requesting the user to operate the extraction valve 62 and remove the storage container. Based on the displayed washing completion screen 650, the extraction valve 62 is operated and the storage container is removed, so that all washing operations of the beer manufacturing apparatus can be completed. Although not shown, when all washing operations are completed, the controller 109 may display an initial screen 400 including a start menu for starting beer production.

That is, according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 6 to 7G , the beer production apparatus may visually provide a cleaning guide for performing a cleaning operation of the beer production apparatus through the display 109D. Accordingly, the user may more easily perform a process for the cleaning operation based on the provided cleaning guide.

8 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the beer manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention to determine whether or not washing before manufacturing beer.

Referring to FIG. 8 , the power of the beer production apparatus may be turned on for beer production ( S200 ).

When the power is turned on, the beer production apparatus may check whether a washing operation has been performed during the previous use of the beer production apparatus (S210).

The beer production apparatus may induce a washing operation to be performed after drinking of the prepared beer is completed. In addition, the controller 109 may store in a memory (not shown) information indicating whether a washing operation is performed after drinking of the manufactured beer is completed. According to an embodiment, the controller 109 may store information on the time when drinking of beer is completed and information on the time when the last washing operation is performed in a memory (not shown).

When the power of the beer production apparatus is turned on, the controller 109 may check whether a washing operation has been performed during the previous use of the beer production apparatus based on information stored in the memory.

As a result of the check, if the washing operation is not performed (NO in S210), the beer manufacturing apparatus may display a washing guide screen for the washing operation according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 6 . When washing preparation is completed based on the displayed washing guide screen, the beer manufacturing apparatus may control the washing operation of the beer manufacturing apparatus.

When the washing operation is not performed during the previous use of the beer brewing apparatus, residues of the beer or the materials produced during the previous use may be present in the flow path or the material inlet of the beer making apparatus. When beer is manufactured without performing a washing operation on the residue, the residue is mixed with the manufactured beer, and there is a risk that the quality of the beer is deteriorated. Therefore, when it is confirmed that the washing operation is not performed during the previous use of the beer manufacturing apparatus, the controller 109 may perform the washing operation of the beer manufacturing apparatus according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 6 .

On the other hand, if the washing operation is performed during the previous use of the beer manufacturing apparatus (YES in S210), the beer manufacturing apparatus may check whether or not the current time has elapsed more than a reference time from the previous washing execution time (S220).

Even if the washing operation was performed during the previous use of the beer manufacturing apparatus, when a large amount of time elapses from the time of the previous washing, there is a concern that the cleanliness in the beer manufacturing apparatus is deteriorated. Accordingly, the controller 109 may determine whether or not the current time point has elapsed more than a reference time point from the previous washing performance time point.

As a result of the check, if the current time point has elapsed more than the reference time point from the previous washing execution time point (YES in S220), the beer manufacturing apparatus may display the washing guide screen for the washing operation according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 6 . When washing preparation is completed based on the displayed washing guide screen, the beer manufacturing apparatus may control the washing operation of the beer manufacturing apparatus.

On the other hand, if the current time point has not elapsed more than the reference point time from the previous washing execution time (NO in S220), the beer brewing apparatus may display a screen including a washing menu in order to receive whether the washing operation is performed (S230) .

That is, when the current point in time has not elapsed more than the reference point in time from the previous washing execution time, even if the beer production is immediately performed without the washing operation on the beer production apparatus, the quality of the manufactured beer may not be deteriorated. However, for a user who wants to perform a washing operation before brewing beer, the controller 109 may display a screen including a washing menu for receiving whether or not the washing operation is performed.

Examples of screens displayed by the beer manufacturing apparatus in relation to the embodiment shown in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10 .

9 and 10 are exemplary views of screens for inducing the beer production apparatus to perform a cleaning operation before beer production.

Referring to FIG. 9 , the controller 109 performs washing of the beer manufacturing apparatus before beer manufacturing when the washing operation is not performed during previous use of the beer manufacturing apparatus, or when the current time has elapsed more than a reference time from the previous washing execution time. A washing request screen 700 for requesting to perform an operation first may be displayed. For example, the washing request screen 700 may include a message 701 indicating that a washing operation should be performed before brewing beer.

When the confirmation menu 702 included in the washing request screen 700 is selected by the user, the controller 109 displays the washing guide screen for the washing operation of the beer brewing apparatus according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 6 to 7G . can be displayed

Referring to FIG. 10 , the controller 109 may display the initial screen 710 when the current time has not elapsed by more than a reference time from the previous time when washing is performed. The controller 109 may display a washing menu 711 on the initial screen 710 for a user who wants to perform a washing operation of the beer manufacturing apparatus before manufacturing beer. When the washing menu 711 is selected, the controller 109 may perform a washing operation of the beer manufacturing apparatus before manufacturing the beer. On the other hand, when the manufacturing start menu 712 is selected, the controller 109 may immediately perform the beer manufacturing operation.

11 is a flowchart for explaining an operation in which the beer manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention provides a cleaning guide of the beer manufacturing apparatus based on whether or not drinking of beer is completed.

Referring to FIG. 11 , the beer production apparatus may detect whether or not drinking of the beer stored in the beer production apparatus is completed ( S300 ).

The controller 109 may monitor the remaining amount of beer stored in the beer manufacturing apparatus, and detect whether or not drinking of the beer is completed based on the monitoring result. Specifically, the controller 109 may detect that drinking of beer is completed when the residual amount of beer stored in the beer manufacturing apparatus is less than the reference amount as a result of monitoring. According to an embodiment, when the controller 109 monitors the brewing amount of beer, the controller 109 may detect that drinking of the beer is complete when the monitored brewing amount is greater than the reference brewing amount.

When the completion of drinking is detected (YES in S310), the beer manufacturing apparatus may display a washing guide screen for washing preparation (S320).

When the drinking of beer is completed, the controller 109 may perform a washing operation for removing residues in the beer manufacturing apparatus. To this end, the controller 109 may display a washing guide screen for washing preparation.

As the power of the beer production apparatus is forcibly turned off (S330), the washing operation of the beer production apparatus may not be performed.

For example, when the user does not want the washing operation to be performed, the user may forcibly turn off the power of the beer brewing apparatus. In this case, the washing operation of the beer making apparatus is not performed.

When the power of the beer production apparatus is turned on, the beer production apparatus may display a washing guide screen (S340).

To this end, the controller 109 may store in a memory (not shown) information on whether to perform a washing operation after drinking beer is completed. When the power of the beer manufacturing apparatus is turned on, the controller 109 may check whether a washing operation is performed based on information stored in a memory (not shown). As a result of the check, when the washing operation is not performed, the controller 109 may display a washing guide screen for performing the washing operation.

12 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the beer manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention to provide a cleaning guide based on the remaining amount of beer being stored.

Referring to FIG. 12 , the beer production apparatus may detect the remaining amount of beer stored in the beer production apparatus (S400).

As described above in FIG. 11 , the controller 109 may detect the remaining amount of beer by monitoring the remaining amount of beer stored in the beer manufacturing apparatus.

When the detected residual amount is less than the reference amount (YES in S410), the beer manufacturing apparatus may display a washing menu for performing a washing operation (S420).

For example, when the remaining amount of beer stored in the beer manufacturing apparatus is small, the user may want to remove the stored beer and prepare a new beer. To this end, when the remaining amount of beer is less than the reference amount, the controller 109 may display a washing menu for executing a washing operation on a screen indicating storage information of beer. The reference amount of FIG. 12 may have a value different from the reference amount described above with reference to FIG. 11 . For example, the reference amount of FIG. 12 may be higher than the reference amount of FIG. 11 .

When the displayed washing menu is selected, the beer manufacturing apparatus may request the user to remove the currently stored beer (S430).

In response to the request, the user may remove the beer stored in the beer manufacturing apparatus by operating the beer extraction valve 62 . According to an embodiment, the user may remove the beer production pack 12 stored in the beer production apparatus. The controller 109 may check the removal of the beer stored in the beer production apparatus by detecting the removal of the beer production pack 12 .

When the currently stored beer is removed by the user, the beer manufacturing apparatus may detect the removal of the beer and display a cleaning guide screen for performing a cleaning operation (S440).

13A to 13B show examples of screens displayed according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 12 .

Referring to FIG. 13A , the controller 109 may display a beer storage screen 800 indicating storage information of beer stored in the beer manufacturing apparatus. For example, the beer storage screen 800 may include information 801 on the type or material of the beer being stored, storage period information 802 , and remaining amount information 803 .

The controller 109 may monitor the storage state of beer, and update the beer storage screen 800 based on the monitoring result. As a result of monitoring, when it is confirmed that the remaining amount of beer is less than the reference amount, the controller 109 may display a washing menu 804 for performing a washing operation of the beer manufacturing apparatus on the beer storage screen 800 .

Referring to FIG. 13B , when the washing menu 804 is selected by the user, the controller 109 may display a beer removal request screen 810 requesting to remove the beer stored in the beer brewing apparatus. Through the message 811 included in the beer removal screen 810, the controller 109 may request the user to remove all the beer stored in the beer brewing apparatus.

According to an embodiment, when the cancel menu 812 included in the beer removal screen 810 is selected, the controller 109 may cancel the washing operation and display the beer storage screen 800 again.

When the beer is removed by the user, the controller 109 may detect that the beer in the beer making apparatus is removed. Based on the detection result, the controller 109 may display a cleaning guide screen for performing a cleaning operation. According to an embodiment, the user may select the confirmation menu 813 by using the rotary knob 109A after removing all the beer in the beer manufacturing apparatus. In response to selection of the confirmation menu 813 , the controller 109 may display a cleaning guide screen.

That is, according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 8 to 13B, the beer manufacturing apparatus confirms the timing of performing the washing operation of the beer manufacturing apparatus, and based on the confirmation result, allows the user to execute the washing operation of the beer manufacturing apparatus can induce Accordingly, the cleanliness in the beer production apparatus can be maintained high, and it is possible to prevent the quality of the beer from being deteriorated. In addition, since the user does not need to be aware of the washing time of the beer manufacturing apparatus, the user's convenience can also be improved.

The present invention described above can be implemented as computer-readable code on a medium in which a program is recorded. The computer-readable medium includes all kinds of recording devices in which data readable by a computer system is stored. Examples of computer-readable media include Hard Disk Drive (HDD), Solid State Disk (SSD), Silicon Disk Drive (SDD), ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage device, etc. There is this. Accordingly, the above detailed description should not be construed as restrictive in all respects but as exemplary. The scope of the present invention should be determined by a reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all modifications within the equivalent scope of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

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In the beer manufacturing apparatus formed with an internal space,
a cleaning capsule containing a material for cleaning;
a pump for flowing a fluid in a flow path included in the beer manufacturing apparatus;
a water supply passage connecting the washing capsule and the pump;
a main flow passage through which the fluid flowing in the water supply passage flows;
a beer extractor connected to the main flow path and including a ejection valve;
a storage container connected to the main flow path and storing water used for washing;
a display unit for outputting a screen for a washing operation; and
A controller for displaying a water supply guide screen for guiding to supply water for washing the flow path to the washing capsule through the display unit and a discharge valve operation guide screen for guiding a user to operate the extraction valve,
Beer making equipment. 2. The method of claim 1
The water supply guide screen is,
Containing at least one of a guide image and a guide message for guiding the process of putting water into the storage container,
Beer making equipment. The method of claim 1,
The ejection valve operation guide screen is,
Containing at least one of an image and a message guiding to pull the lever of the draw valve,
Beer making equipment. The method of claim 1,
The controller further outputs at least one menu for recognizing that the process of supplying water to the storage container is complete,
Beer making equipment. 5. The method of claim 4,
Further comprising an input unit for receiving a user input,
the controller receives a user input for the menu through the input unit, and outputs a next step screen of the currently displayed screen when the user input is an input corresponding to the next step progress,
Beer making equipment. In the beer manufacturing apparatus formed with an internal space,
a cleaning capsule containing a material for cleaning;
a pump for flowing a fluid in a flow path included in the beer manufacturing apparatus;
a water supply passage connecting the washing capsule and the pump;
a main flow path through which the fluid flowing in the water supply flow path flows;
a beer extractor connected to the main flow path and including a ejection valve;
a storage container connected to the main flow path and storing water used for washing;
a display unit for outputting a screen for a washing operation; and
A storage container insertion guide screen for guiding the process of inserting the storage container through the display unit and a controller for displaying a storage container removal guide screen for requesting to remove the storage container,
Beer making equipment. 7. The method of claim 6
The storage container insertion guide screen includes at least one of a guide image and a guide message for visually guiding the process of inserting the storage container,
Beer making equipment. 7. The method of claim 6
The storage container removal guide screen includes a message requesting to remove the storage container,
Beer making equipment. In the beer manufacturing apparatus formed with an internal space,
a cleaning capsule containing a material for cleaning;
a pump for flowing a fluid in a flow path included in the beer manufacturing apparatus;
a water supply passage connecting the washing capsule and the pump;
a main flow path through which the fluid flowing in the water supply flow path flows;
a beer extractor connected to the main flow path and including a ejection valve;
a beer production pack connected to the main flow path, in which materials for beer production are accommodated;
a display unit for outputting a screen for a washing operation; and
A controller for outputting a guide screen requesting to remove the beer brewing pack through the display unit
Beer making equipment. 10. The method of claim 9,
Further comprising a pressure sensor connected to the beer production pack,
Beer making equipment. 10. The method of claim 9
The controller further outputs a message requesting to remove the beer brewing pack through the display unit,
Beer making equipment. In the beer manufacturing apparatus formed with an internal space,
a cleaning capsule containing a material for cleaning;
a pump for flowing a fluid in a flow path included in the beer manufacturing apparatus;
a water supply passage connecting the washing capsule and the pump;
a main flow path through which the fluid flowing in the water supply flow path flows;
a beer extractor connected to the main flow path and including a ejection valve;
a storage container connected to the main flow path and storing water used for washing;
a display unit for outputting a screen for a washing operation; and
and a controller for outputting a screen guiding a user to a washing operation for washing the flow path in the beer manufacturing apparatus through the display unit,
The washing operation is
Including the process of inserting the material for washing into the washing capsule and the process of supplying water to the washing capsule,
Beer making equipment. 13. The method of claim 12,
The controller is
Outputting a guide screen including at least one of a guide image and a guide message for guiding to put the material for washing into the washing capsule,
Beer making equipment. 14. The method of claim 13,
The guide image includes an image for guiding the injection of the material for washing into the inlet of the washing capsule,
Beer making equipment. 13. The method of claim 12,
the controller is
Outputting a water supply guide screen including at least one of a guide image and a guide message for guiding the supply of water for washing the flow path to the washing capsule,
Beer making equipment. 13. The method of claim 12
the controller is
Outputting a screen including a message requesting to remove the storage container, the beer manufacturing apparatus. 17. The method of claim 16
The washing operation further includes the process of inserting the storage container for storing the water used for washing,
The controller outputs a storage container insertion guide screen including at least one of a guide image and a guide message for visually guiding the process of inserting the storage container,
Beer making equipment. 13. The method of any one of claims 1, 6, 9 and 12,
Further comprising an input unit for receiving a user input,
The controller outputs a washing request screen including a confirmation menu for the washing operation through the display unit,
outputting a screen for the washing operation through the display unit when the user input received through the input unit corresponds to the confirmation menu;
Beer making equipment. 13. The method of any one of claims 1, 6, 9 and 12,
The controller outputs a washing progress screen indicating the washing progress state during washing,
Beer making equipment. 20. The method of claim 19,
The washing progress screen includes an image indicating the progress of the washing operation,
Beer making equipment. 20. The method of claim 19,
The washing progress screen includes information about the time remaining until washing is complete,
Beer making equipment. 13. The method of any one of claims 1, 6, 9 and 12
The controller is
Checking whether or not the current time point has elapsed more than a reference time point from the previous execution time point of the washing operation,
Beer making equipment. 23. The method of claim 22,
The controller is
When more than the reference time has elapsed, displaying a washing request screen requesting to perform washing of the beer manufacturing apparatus through the display unit,
Beer making equipment.

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