WO2024248554A1 - Liquor manufacturing apparatus and liquor manufacturing method - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a liquor manufacturing apparatus and a liquor manufacturing method. According to an embodiment of the present invention, provided is a liquor manufacturing apparatus comprising: a chamber having an inner space in which a raw material is stored; a stirring unit that is disposed in the inner space and stirs the raw material; a container unit rotatably disposed in the inner space and storing a target material; and a controller connected to the container unit and controlling the container unit on the basis of information about the physical properties of the target material.

Description

Liquor manufacturing apparatus and liquor manufacturing method

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a manufacturing apparatus and a manufacturing method, and more specifically, to a liquor manufacturing apparatus and a liquor manufacturing method.

Generally, the aroma and taste of whiskey can be said to be the most important factors among the reasons why consumers prefer whiskey. The unique aroma and taste of whiskey are the most important factors in the quality of whiskey, and the factors that affect the aroma and taste of whiskey can be largely divided into raw materials, manufacturing process, and storage and maturation process using oak barrels.

Whiskey is a distilled liquor made by fermenting grains such as malt, barley, and wheat. The basic manufacturing method is to saccharify the raw materials, mix in yeast, ferment, and then go through a distillation process. The distilled liquor that has gone through two distillation processes is colorless and transparent and has a high alcohol content of about 70%. The distilled liquor obtained in this way is aged in oak barrels for at least 3 years and up to 50 years or more. During this period of aging in oak barrels, the immature aroma of whiskey disappears, but instead, floral aromas, honey aromas, vanilla aromas, and fruit aromas are added, giving it a strong and soft flavor.

In the whiskey manufacturing process, the maturation process in oak barrels is the most important period that creates the decisive flavor of whiskey. In particular, during the maturation process of whiskey, quite complex changes occur, such as physical and chemical changes in whiskey components, oxidation by air, extraction of oak components, reactions between whiskey components and oak, and reactions between components. In addition, the total polyphenol component contained in oak is added, which plays a role in making the mouthfeel soft.

Meanwhile, through the investigation of the quality characteristics and quality level of whiskey currently in circulation, the quality level of low-aged whiskey with a short maturation period was analyzed, and several problems were found when compared to whiskey with a quality of 12 years or more. In particular, the lower the age of whiskey, the rougher and more immature the taste and flavor, and the lower the total polyphenol content. This is a problem that occurs because the maturation period is short and the maturation process through oak barrels is not sufficient.

Oak barrels are expensive, but the more they are used, the more the oak components are extracted, and the amount of polyphenol components extracted decreases, which reduces the effectiveness. Therefore, there is a limit to the number of times and the period of use of oak barrels.

Therefore, there is a need for a manufacturing device that can reduce the time and cost required for the oak barrel aging process, improve the productivity and economy of the process, and produce high-quality alcoholic beverages.

An embodiment of the present invention provides a liquor manufacturing device that promotes leaching of a target material by reflecting the physical property information of the target material and can produce a high-quality product within a short period of time.

One aspect of the present invention provides a liquor manufacturing device including a chamber having an internal space in which a raw material is stored, a stirring unit disposed in the internal space to stir the raw material, a container unit disposed in the internal space to store a target material and to be rotatably provided, and a controller connected to the container unit to control the container unit based on information on the physical properties of the target material.

The manufacturing device and manufacturing method according to one embodiment of the present invention can rapidly produce a high-quality product by reflecting the physical property information of the target material. Specifically, the liquor manufacturing device and liquor manufacturing method can produce high-quality liquor by rotating a container unit containing the target material according to the physical property information of the target material to promote leaching.

The manufacturing device and manufacturing method according to one embodiment of the present invention can produce a product having a desired composition of ingredients by reflecting the type-specific physical property information and the mixing ratio of the target material. Specifically, the liquor manufacturing device and the liquor manufacturing method can manufacture liquor that meets quality standards by having the controller control the container unit by reflecting the type-specific physical property information and the mixing ratio of the target material.

The manufacturing device and manufacturing method according to one embodiment of the present invention can produce a product having high quality and flavor by reflecting the climate information of each producing region. Specifically, the liquor manufacturing device and liquor manufacturing method can manufacture high-quality liquor by controlling the size and cycle of ultrasonic waves by reflecting the climate characteristics of each liquor producing region.

FIG. 1 is a schematic drawing of a liquor manufacturing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating a liquor manufacturing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating a mainstream manufacturing device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating a mainstream manufacturing device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating a mainstream manufacturing device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a perspective view showing part VI of Figure 5.

Figure 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating a part of the mainstream manufacturing device of Figure 2.

Figure 8 is a schematic diagram illustrating the controller of Figure 7.

Figures 9a to 9c are diagrams showing reference data based on climate information for each region.

Fig. 10 is a graph exemplarily illustrating reference data based on Figs. 9a to 9c.

Figure 11 is a graph exemplarily illustrating output data calculated based on the reference data of Figure 10.

FIG. 12 is a drawing illustrating a mainstream manufacturing system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 13 to 15 are drawings illustrating a method for manufacturing a mainstream according to another embodiment of the present invention.

One aspect of the present invention provides a liquor manufacturing device including a chamber having an internal space in which a raw material is stored, a stirring unit disposed in the internal space to stir the raw material, a container unit disposed in the internal space to store a target material and to be rotatably provided, and a controller connected to the container unit to control the container unit based on information on the physical properties of the target material.

Additionally, the controller can control the rotation speed or rotation cycle of the container unit based on reference data that the target material is extracted into the raw material according to the properties of the target material.

In addition, the controller cannot pattern reference data of the target material according to the properties of the target material and control the container unit so that the target material is leached according to the pattern of the reference data.

In addition, the chamber further includes a sensor unit having at least one of a viscosity sensor, a turbidity sensor, a sugar content sensor, or a concentration sensor, and the controller can control the container unit according to data measured by the sensor unit.

In addition, the device further includes a data storage unit that stores property information of each type of the target material, and the controller can control the container unit based on the property information of a selected type of the target material.

In addition, the chamber may further include an ultrasonic unit that generates ultrasonic waves to infiltrate the target material into the raw material.

Additionally, the controller is connected to the ultrasonic unit and can control the ultrasonic unit based on climate information of a preset area.

The present invention can be modified in various ways and has various embodiments, and specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. The effects and features of the present invention and the methods for achieving them will become clear with reference to the embodiments described in detail below together with the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, and can be implemented in various forms.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. When describing with reference to the drawings, identical or corresponding components are given the same drawing reference numerals and redundant descriptions thereof are omitted.

In the examples below, the terms first, second, etc. are not used in a limiting sense but are used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

In the examples below, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

In the examples below, terms such as “include” or “have” mean that a feature or component described in the specification is present, and do not exclude in advance the possibility that one or more other features or components may be added.

In the following examples, when a part such as a film, region, component, etc. is said to be on or above another part, it includes not only the case where it is directly on top of the other part, but also the case where another film, region, component, etc. is interposed in between.

In the drawings, the sizes of components may be exaggerated or reduced for convenience of explanation. For example, the sizes and thicknesses of each component shown in the drawings are arbitrarily shown for convenience of explanation, and therefore the present invention is not necessarily limited to what is shown.

In some embodiments, where the implementation is otherwise feasible, a particular process sequence may be performed in a different order than the one described. For example, two processes described in succession may be performed substantially simultaneously, or in a reverse order from the one described.

In the following examples, when it is said that a film, region, component, etc. are connected, it includes not only cases where the films, regions, and components are directly connected, but also cases where other films, regions, and components are interposed between the films, regions, and components and are indirectly connected. For example, when it is said in this specification that a film, region, component, etc. are electrically connected, it includes not only cases where the films, regions, and components are directly electrically connected, but also cases where other films, regions, and components are interposed between them and are indirectly electrically connected.

The present invention relates to a manufacturing device or a manufacturing method for manufacturing a final product by leaching a target material into a raw material. The manufacturing device and the manufacturing method can have various raw materials and target materials in the final product.

Hereinafter, the raw material may be a material that can be mixed or reacted with the extracted component of the target material. In addition, the raw material may have one phase of solid, liquid, or gas, or may have multiple phases. In addition, the raw material may have a single material, or may be a mixture of multiple materials.

Hereinafter, the target material may be a material from which at least one component can be leached, and from which the leached component can be mixed or reacted with the raw material. The target material may be a material from which a single component is leached, or a plurality of components are leached. In addition, the target material may have one phase among solid, liquid, and gas, or may have a plurality of phases. In addition, the target material may have a single substance, or a mixture of a plurality of substances.

Hereinafter, the target material may be naturally leached over time, or the presence or absence of leaching and the extent of leaching may be controlled by controlling physical or chemical conditions.

The manufacturing device and manufacturing method can be set in various ways depending on the final product. For example, the manufacturing purpose of the manufacturing device and manufacturing method can be set depending on whether the final product is a beverage, alcohol, medicine, drug, etc.

In the following, for the convenience of explanation, the main product is described based on an example in which the main product is a main product manufacturing device and a main product manufacturing method. In the following, the main product is described based on an example in which the raw material is ethanol and the target material is oak chips. However, this is not limited thereto, and depending on the final product, the raw material and the target material may be set in various ways, and the manufacturing device and manufacturing method may produce various products.

Hereinafter, the climate information of a mountain area may refer to the physical conditions of the mountain area to be simulated, such as temperature, humidity, and precipitation. At this time, the climate information of a mountain area may be obtained by indexing data for a preset period. For example, the manufacturing device and the manufacturing method may use the climate information of a mountain area by indexing data for 10 years or more by averaging the conditions of temperature, humidity, and precipitation of the mountain area.

Hereinafter, "oak chips" refers to oak trees cut and processed into chip shapes, and oak chips are manufactured from the same species of oak used in oak barrels for aging liquor. Oak chips are heat-treated by toasting the surface with low heat or burning it with fire to carbonize it, and high molecular weight components such as hemicellulose and lignin contained in the tissue cells of the tree are thermally decomposed, so that various aroma components can be generated.

FIG. 1 is a schematic drawing of a liquor manufacturing device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a liquor manufacturing device (100) may include a chamber (110) for steeping a target material, oak chips, into a raw material, alcohol, a controller (50) for controlling the chamber (110), and a data storage unit (40) connected to the controller (50).

The controller (50) can generate a control signal based on data stored in the data storage unit (40). In addition, the controller (50) can transmit the generated control signal to a device mounted in the chamber (110) to control the devices. This will be described in detail below.

The controller (50) and the data storage unit (40) may be separated from the chamber (110) or mounted on one side of the chamber (110). In addition, the controller (50) may be controlled by a user operating a user terminal (not shown).

The liquor manufacturing device (100) can quickly manufacture high-quality liquor by infusing a target material into a raw material based on data related to the liquor stored in advance in the data storage unit (40).

FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating a liquor manufacturing device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the liquor manufacturing device (100) may include a chamber (110), a stirring unit (120), a filter unit (140), a container unit (150), and a sensor unit (160). In addition, the liquor manufacturing device (100) may include the controller (50) described above.

The chamber (110) may have an internal space in which raw materials are stored. The chamber (110) has a preset storage space and may be extended in the height direction. The chamber (110) stores raw materials in the internal space, and when a target material is extracted, it may be mixed with the raw materials. For example, ethanol is stored in a preset capacity inside the chamber (110), and a component extracted from oak chips may be mixed with the ethanol or react with the ethanol.

The chamber (110) may be equipped with an inlet (110N) for injecting raw materials and an outlet (110U) for discharging raw materials. The inlet (110N) may be connected to an inlet pipe (IP), and the outlet (110U) may be connected to an outlet pipe (OP).

As an exemplary embodiment, the inlet (110N) is positioned at the top of the chamber (110), so that the raw material can be filled from top to bottom. In addition, the outlet (110U) is positioned at the bottom of the chamber (110), so that the raw material that has been leached can be discharged through a valve (not shown).

In one embodiment, the chamber (110) may have a main body (111) that extends to a preset height and has blades (122) arranged inside to provide a space in which raw materials can flow, a first body (112) that covers the upper part of the main body (111) and has an inlet (110N) arranged therein, and a second body (113) that covers the lower part of the main body (111) and has an outlet (110U) arranged therein.

A chamber (110) may have a stirring unit (120), a filter unit (140), a container unit (150), and a sensor unit (160) placed inside.

The main body (111) may have a sensor unit (160) arranged on the inner wall. In addition, the shaft (121) and the blade (122) of the stirring unit (120) may be arranged in the direction of the central axis of the main body (111). Since the inner space of the main body (111) provides a space in which the raw material is stirred, a component extracted from the target material inside the chamber (110) may be effectively mixed or reacted with the raw material.

The first body (112) has an inlet (110N) through which raw materials can be introduced. In addition, the first body (112) may have a shaft (121) of a stirring unit (120) rotatably arranged in the center, and a first driving unit (123) may be arranged on the outside.

The first body (112) may be provided with a fifth sensor (165), which is a pressure sensor. When the internal space of the chamber (110) is filled with raw material, the fifth sensor (165) can measure the pressure of the raw material. In addition, when only a portion of the internal space of the chamber (110) is filled with raw material, the fifth sensor (165) can measure the pressure of gas applied from above the raw material. In addition, the fifth sensor (165) can measure whether the internal space of the chamber (110) is a vacuum.

The first body (112) may have a pressure regulating means (115). The pressure regulating means (115) may be provided as a pressure regulating valve, and may be automatically opened when a preset limit pressure is reached.

The first body (112) may have an inlet (112A). When additional materials are to be added during the manufacturing process, the user may open the inlet (112A) to add the materials.

The second body (113) has an outlet (110U) through which raw materials can be discharged. The second body (113) has a concave shape downward, and the outlet (110U) can be arranged in the center. That is, the outlet (110U) is arranged along the central axis of the chamber (110) and can face the shaft (121). The second body (113) has the outlet (110U) arranged at a concave low point, so that raw materials for which a process has been completed can easily move to the outlet (110U).

The chamber (110) can be manufactured so that the main body (111), the first body (112), and the second body (113) are integrally integrated. In addition, the chamber (110) has a structure in which the first body (112) or the second body (113) is separated from the main body (111), so that a user can separate the first body (112) or the second body (113) for cleaning or maintenance.

The stirring unit (120) is partially arranged in the internal space of the chamber (110) and can stir the raw material. The stirring unit (120) can have a shaft (121), a blade (122), and a first driving unit (123).

A shaft (121) may be arranged along the center of the chamber (110). The shaft (121) extends from the top to the bottom of the chamber (110), and at least one blade (122) may be arranged. The shaft (121) is connected to a first driving unit (123) and may rotate by power transmitted from the first driving unit (123).

The drawing shows a stirring unit (120) having one shaft (121), but is not limited thereto, and a plurality of shafts (121) may be arranged inside the chamber (110).

The blades (122) are provided in multiple numbers and can be spaced apart along the length of the shaft (121). The blades (122) can generate a turning force by coming into contact with the raw material.

The shape of the blade (122) has at least a portion of a curved surface, which can amplify the turning force on the raw material it contacts.

The first driving unit (123) is connected to an end of the shaft (121) and can transmit driving force to the shaft (121). The first driving unit (123) can include various components for rotating the shaft (121).

For example, the first driving unit (123) may include a motor, and the motor may be directly connected to the shaft (121). In addition, the first driving unit (123) may include a means for transmitting power between the shaft (121) and the motor, such as a gear, a chain, a belt, etc. In addition, the first driving unit (123) may include a reducer or an inverter, etc., to control the driving force.

The first driving unit (123) is connected to the controller (50), and the first driving unit (123) can be controlled by the controller (50). For example, the controller (50) can control the first driving unit (123) to adjust the rotation speed, rotation cycle, etc. of the shaft (121).

The filter unit (140) can be placed inside or outside the chamber (110) to filter the target material. The filter unit (140) can include a plurality of filter elements, and each filter element can be installed inside or outside the chamber (110).

The first filter (141) can be placed inside the chamber (110). The first filter (141) is placed between the main body (111) and the second body (113), and allows movement of raw materials from the internal space of the main body (111) to the internal space of the second body (113), but can filter out target materials. Thus, the target materials can be prevented from being discharged through the outlet (110U).

A shaft (121), a blade (122), an ultrasonic unit (130), and a container unit (150) are arranged on the upper portion of the first filter (141), so that the mixing of raw materials and the extraction of target materials are performed in the upper space of the first filter (141) in the chamber (110). In addition, the raw materials, whose process has been completed, are discharged in the lower space of the first filter (141) in the chamber (110). In this way, the first filter (141) can partition the space inside the chamber (110), thereby increasing the efficiency of the process and preventing the target materials from being discharged to the outside.

The first filter (141) can be provided in various shapes or configurations for filtering the target material.

For example, the first filter (141) has a plate shape having a plurality of holes, and the plurality of holes may allow raw materials to pass through but may not allow target materials to pass through. In addition, the first filter (141) may have a porous material, and may allow raw materials to pass through but may not allow target materials to pass through. In addition, the first filter (141) may have a structure that captures target materials by electrical attraction and allows raw materials to pass through.

The second filter (142) may be placed outside the chamber (110). The second filter (142) may be placed in the outlet pipe (OP) to refilter the raw material that has been primarily filtered by the first filter (141). That is, the second filter (142) may capture the target material that has not been filtered by the first filter (141).

The container unit (150) can provide a space in which a target material is stored. The target material can be placed inside the chamber (110) while stored in the container unit (150).

The container unit (150) may be formed with a structure in which at least one portion is open or permeable, and the raw material stored in the chamber (110) may be introduced into the interior of the container unit (150). Accordingly, the target material stored in the interior of the container unit (150) may be leached by coming into contact with the introduced raw material.

The container unit (150) can be rotatably installed inside the chamber (110).

When the container unit (150) rotates, the raw material stored outside the container unit (150) can flow more quickly into the interior of the container unit (150). The target material stored inside the container unit (150) can have an increased contact flow rate with the raw material, thereby increasing the extraction speed.

Therefore, the liquor manufacturing device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention can rapidly extract a target material by rotating the container unit (150) and effectively improve the productivity of the product.

According to one embodiment, the container unit (150) may have a container shaft (151), a container portion (152), and a second driving portion (153).

The container shaft (151) may be positioned facing the shaft (121) in the center of the chamber (110). The container shaft (151) may extend from the bottom to the top of the chamber (110).

A container part (152) is arranged at the top of the container shaft (151), and the bottom of the container shaft (151) can be connected to a second driving part (153).

The container shaft (151) can support the container section (152). The container shaft (151) can be connected to the center of the bottom surface of the container section (152).

The container shaft (151) is connected to the second driving unit (153) and can rotate by power transmitted from the second driving unit (153).

In Fig. 2, a container unit (150) having one container shaft (151) is illustrated, but is not limited thereto, and a plurality of container shafts (151) may be provided inside the chamber (110). However, for convenience of explanation, the description will focus on a case where one container shaft (151) is installed.

The container part (152) can be connected to the container shaft (151). The container part (152) can be rotated by the second driving part (153) with the container shaft (151) as the rotation axis.

The container section (152) has a space inside and can store a target material.

In one embodiment, the container part (152) can rotate while storing the target material. Accordingly, the target material stored inside the container part (152) can be stirred and extracted.

When the container part (152) rotates, the position of the target material can be maintained. The target material can be concentratedly extracted in a preset area of the internal space of the chamber (110). In addition, since the target material is located in a specific position of the chamber (110), it can be prevented from unnecessarily floating in the internal space of the chamber (110).

The container section (152) may have an opening through which raw materials may pass. Raw materials stored outside the container section (152) may move into the interior of the container section (152) through the opening and come into contact with a target material.

For example, the container part (152) may include a plurality of openings on the outer surface. The container part (152) may have a plurality of openings on one of the side, top, and bottom surfaces, and the raw material may move through the openings. The container part (152) has a metal exterior, and the target material may come into contact with the raw material through the plurality of openings arranged on one side, and ultrasonic waves may be transmitted to the target material.

In addition, the container part (152) has at least a part in a mesh shape, so that the raw material can move through the mesh. For example, the container part (152) has a bag shape with a mesh, so that the appearance can change depending on the target material stored inside. At this time, the target material can come into contact with the raw material through the mesh, and the ultrasonic waves generated from the ultrasonic unit (130) described below can be transmitted to the target material.

As the container part (152) rotates, raw materials stored outside the container part (152) can move into the interior of the container part (152) at a faster speed through the opening or the mesh.

As the container part (152) rotates, the target material stored inside the container part (152) has an increased contact flow rate with the raw material, so that leaching can be promoted.

As an optional embodiment, the open area of the opening or the size of the mesh arranged on the outer surface of the container part (152) may be set to be larger than the hole of the first filter (141). In order to increase the effect of the leaching process, a target material within a preset size range may pass through the outer surface of the container part (152).

As the container part (152) rotates, a portion of the target material stored inside the container part (152) can move to the outside of the container part (152) at a faster speed through the opening or the mesh.

The target material that has passed through the opening or mesh of the container section (152) may float in the internal space of the chamber (110), but may not be discharged to the outside through the outlet (110U) as it is filtered by the first filter (141).

In another embodiment, the container part (152) may enter the internal space of the chamber (110) with the target material stored therein, and the target material may be discharged from the container part (152) into the internal space of the chamber (110). That is, the container part (152) is used as a means for moving the target material from the outside to the inside of the chamber (110), and the target material discharged from the container part (152) may be mixed with the raw material, stirred together with the raw material, and extracted at the same time.

At this time, the container section (152) is provided with a door (not shown), and the opening and closing of the door can be controlled to discharge the target material into the chamber (110). The opening and closing of the door can be controlled through a controller (50).

Specifically, when the container part (152) rotates, the target material stored inside the container part (152) can move more quickly to the outside of the container part (152) through the door.

The second driving unit (153) is connected to an end of the container shaft (151) and can transmit driving force to the container shaft (151). The second driving unit (153) can include various components for rotating the container shaft (151).

For example, the second driving unit (153) may include a motor, and the motor may be directly connected to the container shaft (151). In addition, the second driving unit (153) may be provided with a means for transmitting power between the container shaft (151) and the motor, such as a gear, a chain, a belt, etc. In addition, the second driving unit (153) may include a reducer or an inverter, etc., to control the driving force.

The second driving unit (153) is connected to the controller (50), and the second driving unit (153) can be controlled by the controller (50). For example, the controller (50) can control the second driving unit (153) to adjust the rotation speed, rotation cycle, etc. of the container unit (152).

The controller (50) can independently control the first driving unit (123) and the second driving unit (153). That is, the stirring unit (120) and the container unit (150) can rotate at different rotation periods and rotation speeds. The stirring unit (120) and the container unit (150) can rotate in different rotation directions.

According to one embodiment, the stirring unit (120) may be placed at the upper portion of the chamber (110), and the container unit (150) may be placed at the lower portion of the chamber (110).

The stirring unit (120) can rotate to stir the raw material stored inside the chamber (110), and separately, the container unit (150) can rotate to assist in stirring the raw material. When the blade (122) generates a turning force, the container unit (152) generates an additional turning force, so that stirring of the raw material can be enhanced.

For example, the container unit (150) may rotate at a faster speed than the stirring unit (120). The shaft (121) has a structure that extends from the top to the bottom of the chamber (110), and may have a limit to rotating only with the driving force of the first driving unit (123). At the bottom of the chamber (110), the container unit (152) may rotate at a faster speed by the second driving unit (153) to strongly stir the raw material. The raw material stored inside the chamber (110) may be evenly mixed by the stirring unit (120) and the container unit (150).

As another example, the container unit (150) may rotate at a different rotational cycle than the stirring unit (120). The stirring unit (120) may have its rotational speed reduced or its rotation temporarily stopped. While the rotation of the stirring unit (120) slows down or stops, the container unit (150) may have its rotational speed increased or continue to rotate, thereby vigorously stirring the raw material.

The sensor unit (160) can sense the status of the chamber (110) and is connected to the controller (50) to transmit data to the controller (50).

However, the specific sensor type and function of the sensor unit (160) are not limited to a specific embodiment, and may be designed in various ways depending on the specific process of the manufacturing device or manufacturing method. For convenience of explanation, the sensor unit (160) will be described below focusing on an embodiment including the first sensor (161) to the fifth sensor (165).

The first sensor (161) can measure the internal temperature of the chamber (110). The first sensor (161) can measure the temperature change of the raw material during the process and transmit the measured data to the controller (50). The first sensor (161) is positioned so as to be in contact with the raw material, and can be positioned, for example, on the inner wall of the chamber (110), the shaft (121), or the blade (122).

The second sensor (162) can sense the viscosity or turbidity of the raw material. If the raw material is alcohol, the second sensor (162) can sense the turbidity or viscosity of the alcohol, thereby sensing the degree of fermentation or maturation of the raw material. The second sensor (162) is positioned so as to be in contact with the raw material, and can be positioned, for example, on the inner wall of the chamber (110), the shaft (121), or the blade (122).

The third sensor (163) can sense the sugar content of the raw material. If the raw material is alcohol, the third sensor (163) can sense the sugar content of the alcohol and thus the degree of fermentation or maturation of the raw material. The third sensor (163) is positioned so as to be in contact with the raw material, and can be positioned, for example, on the inner wall of the chamber (110), the shaft (121), or the blade (122).

The fourth sensor (164) can sense the concentration of the raw material. If the raw material is alcohol, the fourth sensor (164) can sense the alcohol concentration of the alcohol, thereby sensing the degree of fermentation or maturation of the raw material. The fourth sensor (164) is positioned so as to be in contact with the raw material, and can be positioned, for example, on the inner wall of the chamber (110), the shaft (121), or the blade (122).

The fifth sensor (165) can measure the internal pressure of the chamber (110). The fifth sensor (165) is placed at the top of the chamber (110) and can measure the pressure of the raw material itself or the gas pressure above the raw material. In addition, the fifth sensor (165) can measure whether there is a vacuum inside the chamber.

Data measured by the sensor unit (160) is transmitted to the controller (50), and the controller (50) can control the rotation cycle and rotation speed of the stirring unit (120) or the container unit (150) and control the ultrasonic cycle and ultrasonic size of the ultrasonic unit (130) based on the measured data.

FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating a mainstream manufacturing device (100-1) according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the main manufacturing device (100-1) may include a chamber (110), a stirring unit (120), an ultrasonic unit (130), a filter unit (140), a container unit (150), and a sensor unit (160), and the sensor unit (160) may include first to fifth sensors (161 to 165).

Compared to the mainstream manufacturing device (100) of the above-described embodiment, the mainstream manufacturing device (100-1) further includes an ultrasonic unit (130), and therefore, the following description will focus on this.

The ultrasonic unit (130) is placed inside the chamber (110) and can generate ultrasonic waves to infiltrate the target material into the raw material.

The ultrasonic unit (130) may be placed on the inner wall of the chamber (110). The ultrasonic unit (130) may be placed to protrude from the inner wall of the chamber (110) as shown in the drawing, or may be provided integrally with the inner wall, although not shown in the drawing.

The ultrasonic unit (130) is connected to the controller (50), and the ultrasonic unit (130) can be controlled by the controller (50). For example, with a control signal generated from the controller (50), the ultrasonic unit (130) can control whether or not to generate ultrasonic waves, the ultrasonic generation cycle, and the size of ultrasonic waves.

In one embodiment, the ultrasonic unit (130) may be positioned facing the blade (122) of the chamber (110), but may be positioned above the container unit (150).

The ultrasonic unit (130) can provide ultrasonic waves to a flowing raw material. In addition, the ultrasonic unit (130) can provide ultrasonic waves to a target material floating together with the raw material, thereby amplifying the extraction of the target material.

In another embodiment, the ultrasonic unit (130) may be positioned so as to face the container unit (150). The ultrasonic unit (130) may be positioned on the inner wall of the chamber (110), but may be positioned at a height facing the container unit (150). The container unit (150) may be positioned so as to overlap at least a portion of the area where the ultrasonic unit (130) is positioned.

Since the ultrasonic unit (130) is placed adjacent to the container unit (150), ultrasonic waves generated from the ultrasonic unit (130) can quickly reach the container unit (150), thereby quickly and effectively extracting the target material.

FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating a liquor manufacturing device (100-2) according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the main manufacturing device (100-2) may include a chamber (110), a stirring unit (120-2), a filter unit (140), a container unit (150-2), and a sensor unit (160), and the sensor unit (160) may include first to fifth sensors (161 to 165).

Compared to the mainstream manufacturing device (100) of the above-described embodiment, the mainstream manufacturing device (100-2) has a different structure of the stirring unit (120-2) and the container unit (150-2), so the description will focus on this.

The container unit (150-2) can be connected to the stirring unit (120-2). The container unit (150-2) can be positioned below the stirring unit (120-2) and arranged in a straight line with the shaft (121). The lower end of the shaft (121) can be connected to the container unit (150-2).

The container unit (150-2) can rotate together with the stirring unit (120-2). The container unit (150-2) is connected to a shaft (121) and can rotate by power transmitted from the first driving unit (123).

The container unit (150-2) may include a container shaft (151-2), a container portion (152-2), and a container bearing (154-2).

The container shaft (151-2) may be arranged in a straight line with the shaft (121) at the center of the chamber (110). The container shaft (151-2) may extend from the bottom to the top of the chamber (110).

A container part (152-2) may be arranged at the top of the container shaft (151-2), and a bearing (154-2) may be arranged at the bottom of the container shaft (151-2). The container shaft (151-2) may support the container part (152-2). The container shaft (151-2) may be connected to the center of the bottom surface of the container part (152-2).

The container portion (152-2) may be interposed between the shaft (121) and the container shaft (151-2). The upper surface of the container portion (152-2) may be connected to the end of the shaft (121), and the lower surface of the container portion (152-2) may be connected to the container shaft (151-2). The container portion (152-2) may be rotated by the first driving portion (123) with the shaft (121) or the container shaft (151-2) as the rotation axis.

The container bearing (154-2) can support an end of an elongated container shaft (151-2). The container bearing (154-2) is arranged at the lower end of the container shaft (151-2) to facilitate rotation of the container portion (152-2).

For example, the container bearing (154-2) is placed on the upper portion of the first filter (141), and an end of the container shaft (151-2) can be supported on the first filter (141). By the container bearing (154-2), friction between the container shaft (151-2) and the first filter (141) is reduced, and the first driving unit (123) can easily rotate the stirring unit (120-2) and the container unit (150-2).

FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a mainstream manufacturing device (100-3) according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a μ portion of FIG. 5.

Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, the main manufacturing device (100-3) may include a chamber (110), a stirring unit (120-3), a filter unit (140), a container unit (150-3), and a sensor unit (160), and the sensor unit (160) may include first to fifth sensors (161 to 165).

Compared to the above-described embodiments, the mainstream manufacturing device (100-3) has a different structure of the stirring unit (120-3) and the container unit (150-3), so the description will focus on this.

The container unit (150-3) can be connected to the stirring unit (120-3). The container unit (150-3) can be mounted on the side of the shaft (121). The container unit (150-3) can be arranged along the longitudinal direction of the shaft (121) and spaced apart from the blade (122).

The container unit (150-3) can rotate together with the stirring unit (120-3). The container unit (150-3) is connected to a shaft (121) and can rotate by power transmitted from the first driving unit (123).

According to one embodiment, the container unit (150-3) may be provided in the shape of a stirring blade with the shaft (121) as the central axis.

As shown in part VI of FIG. 6, the container unit (150-3) is equipped with a first container (1501), a second container (1502), and a third container (1503), and can be mounted at regular intervals along the circumference of the shaft (121).

The first container (1501), the second container (1502), and the third container (1503) can come into contact with the raw material, generate a turning force, and stir the raw material stored inside the chamber (110).

The first container (1501) may have a first receiving space (S1), the second container (1502) may have a second receiving space (S2), and the third container (1503) may have a third receiving space (S3). A target material may be stored in each receiving space.

The target material can be stored in small portions in the first container (1501), the second container (1502), and the third container (1503). Therefore, when the container unit (150-3) rotates, the surface area of the target material in contact with the raw material increases, so that the target material can be extracted more effectively.

Optionally, a bearing (124-3) may be placed on the lower end of the shaft (121).

The shaft (121) extends from the top to the bottom of the chamber (110) and can contact the first filter (141). An end of the shaft (121) can be supported by the first filter (141).

The bearing (124-3) can support an end of an elongated shaft (121). The bearing (124-3) is arranged at a lower end of the shaft (121) to facilitate rotation of the container unit (150-3). The bearing (124-3) reduces friction between the shaft (121) and the first filter (141), and the first driving unit (123) can facilitate rotation of the stirring unit (120-3) and the container unit (150-3).

Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a part of the mainstream manufacturing device (100) of Fig. 2.

Referring to Fig. 7, each component of the main production device (100) can be controlled by the controller (50). The controller (50) is electrically connected to the data storage unit (40), the stirring unit (120), the container unit (150), and the sensor unit (160), and can control each component.

The data storage unit (40) can store data including property information of the target material. The data storage unit (40) can store data including property information for each type of the target material.

The controller (50) is connected to the container unit (150) and can control the container unit (150) based on the physical property information of the target material.

The physical property data of the target material stored in the data storage unit (40) is converted into reference data by the controller (50), and the controller (50) can control the container unit (150) based on the reference data.

For example, the controller (50) may receive data from a data storage unit (40) that stores information on the properties of each type of oak chip, and generate reference data related to the properties of the oak chips. That is, the controller (50) controls the container unit (150) based on the information on the properties of oak chips selected from among a plurality of types of oak chips, so that the composition of the alcoholic beverage being manufactured may have a quality similar to that of alcohol manufactured in an oak barrel having the same properties.

The controller (50) is connected to the stirring unit (120) and can control the rotation speed, rotation period, and torque size of the stirring unit (120). The controller (50) can control the current or voltage of the first driving unit (123) of the stirring unit (120). At this time, the controller (50) can control the rotation speed, rotation period, or torque size of the first driving unit (123) based on reference data generated based on the material property information or climate information of the target material.

For example, based on reference data, when the flow rate or rotational force of the raw material needs to increase, the controller (50) can increase the driving force of the first driving unit (123). For example, when the leaching speed or leaching amount of the target material needs to be increased, the controller (50) can increase the contact amount between the raw material and the target material, and increase the driving force of the first driving unit (123) so that the components leached from the target material are appropriately mixed into the raw material.

In addition, based on the reference data, when the flow rate or rotational force of the raw material is to be reduced, the controller (50) can reduce the driving force of the first driving unit (123). When the leaching speed or leaching amount of the target material is weakened, the controller (50) can form a gentle flow rate of the raw material and reduce the driving force of the first driving unit (123) so that the components leached from the target material mature the raw material.

The container unit (150) can be controlled in terms of rotation speed, rotation cycle, etc. by a control signal from the controller (50).

Specifically, the controller (50) can control the rotation speed or rotation cycle of the container unit (150) based on reference data in which a preset type of target material is extracted as a raw material.

The sensor unit (160) is connected to the controller (50), so that information measured by the sensor unit (160) can be transmitted to the controller (50). The controller (50) can control the container unit (150) by comparing the measured data in real time with the generated reference data. Specifically, the controller (50) generates a control signal of the container unit (150) based on the reference data, and receives feedback on the raw material, target material, and internal state of the chamber (110) measured in real time, so that the container unit (150) can be precisely and accurately controlled.

In an optional embodiment, the data storage unit (40) may be electrically connected to the ultrasonic unit (130).

The data storage unit (40) can store data including climate information. The controller (50) is connected to the ultrasonic unit (130) and can control the ultrasonic unit (130) based on climate information of a preset area.

Climate data stored in the data storage unit (40) is converted into reference data by the controller (50), and the controller (50) can control the ultrasonic unit (130) based on the reference data.

For example, the controller (50) may receive data from a data storage unit (40) that stores climate information of multiple liquor producing regions, and generate reference data related to the climate of the liquor producing region. That is, the controller (50) controls the ultrasonic unit (130) based on the climate information of a region selected from multiple liquor producing regions, so that the liquor being produced may have a quality similar to that produced in the liquor producing region.

The ultrasonic unit (130) can control whether to generate ultrasonic waves, the size of the ultrasonic waves, the period, etc. by the control signal of the controller (50).

Specifically, the controller (50) can control the intensity or generation cycle of ultrasonic waves generated from the ultrasonic unit (130) based on reference data in which a preset type of target material is extracted as a raw material in a preset climate of a preset area.

The sensor unit (160) is connected to the controller (50), so that information measured by the sensor unit (160) can be transmitted to the controller (50). The controller (50) can control the ultrasonic unit (130) by comparing data measured in real time with reference data generated. Specifically, the controller (50) generates an ultrasonic control signal based on the reference data, and receives feedback on the raw material, target material, and internal state of the chamber (110) measured in real time, so that the ultrasonic unit (130) can be precisely and accurately controlled.

Fig. 8 is a configuration diagram illustrating the controller (50) of Fig. 7.

Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, the controller (50) may include a reference data generation unit (51), a calculation unit (52), and a control signal generation unit (53).

The controller (50) can generate reference data in the reference data generation unit (51) based on the physical property information of the target material stored in the data storage unit (40).

According to one embodiment, the data storage unit (40) can store data including property information for each type of oak chip.

Oak chips are classified into product types based on tree species, habitat, heat treatment method, and size specifications. Depending on the type, oak chips may have different leaching components and leaching rates by component.

The data storage unit (40) can store information on the properties of oak chips according to the type of tree. The properties of oak chips can vary depending on the type of tree. The most commonly used oak types for manufacturing liquor include white oak (Quercus alba), robur oak (Quercus Robur), petra oak (Quercus Petraea), and mizunara (Quercus Crispula).

White oak (Quercus alba) is native to North America, has tough and dense wood, and grows faster than European varieties, making it the most widely used. White oak contains a lot of vanillin, which produces a vanilla scent, and has a lactone content more than twice that of other varieties, so when heat-treated, ester-based components are abundantly produced, allowing it to have a sweet and soft scent, such as caramel or fruity scents.

Robur oak (Quercus Robur) and Petra oak (Quercus Petraea) are found throughout Europe and are called European oaks. They grow more slowly and have lower density than American varieties. Robur oak has less aromatic components and higher tannin content, which can give a bitter taste and adjust sweetness when making liquor. Petra oak is denser than Robur oak and contains various aromatic components. Eugenol is extracted during liquor making, which can give a spicy flavor.

Mizunara (Quercus Crispula) is a Japanese oak called water oak. It grows individually rather than forming a forest, so it does not grow straight, and it has a higher moisture content than other varieties. It grows slower than other varieties, so trees that have grown for at least 200 years can be used as oak barrels, and the yield is 60%, which is lower than other oak barrels. Even after being made into an oak barrel, the wood has many holes, making it difficult to ship long distances, and ozone water is added during shipping to store and ship. Mizunara mainly extracts aromatic components that give off sandalwood, coconut, and spicy scents.

The data storage unit (40) can store information on the properties of oak chips according to the habitat of the tree. Even if the oak chips are the same species, the properties may vary depending on the habitat. Oak grows slowly in cold regions, so the wood becomes hard and dense, while it grows quickly in warm regions, so the wood becomes relatively soft and the density may be low.

The data storage unit (40) can store information on the properties of oak chips according to the heat treatment method. The properties of oak chips can vary depending on the heat treatment method. Specifically, oak chips toasted by thermal convection can contain richer aroma components than oak chips toasted by infrared rays. In addition, the composition of aroma components of oak chips varies depending on the degree of toasting. When toasting is light, ester components that produce a fruity aroma increase, when toasting is moderate, vanillin that produces a vanilla aroma and syringol that produces a smoky aroma are generated, and when toasting is strong, volatile phenols that produce a smoky or spicy aroma can be generated.

The data storage unit (40) can store the physical property information of the oak chips according to the size specifications. The physical properties of the oak chips can vary depending on the thickness, length, and width. As the size of the oak chip increases, the surface area in contact with the raw material decreases, and since it takes time for the raw material to penetrate deep into the oak chip, the extraction time can become longer. Specifically, the cubic oak chip has a larger surface area in contact with the raw material than the bar-shaped oak chip, and can reduce the time required for extraction.

As mentioned above, oak chips vary in their composition depending on the type, and each component may take different amounts of time to leach. For example, vanillin can leach from the beginning of the maturation process and add vanilla flavor to the liquor in a relatively short period of time. On the other hand, ester compounds that impart fruity or floral flavors can take about 10 years to leach. Some coconut-flavored lactone components can take more than 25 years to leach.

The data storage unit (40) stores the physical property information of each type of oak chip, and the controller (50) can control the container unit (150) by generating and correcting reference data from the physical property information of each type of oak chip.

The reference data generation unit (51) can receive property information for each type of target material.

The controller (50) can generate reference data of target materials based on the type-specific property information of the target materials stored in the data storage unit (40). For example, the reference data generation unit (51) can generate first reference data based on the property information of white oak, second reference data based on the property information of robur oak, and third reference data based on the property information of petra oak.

The reference data generated by the reference data generation unit (51) may include information on the amount of a component leached from a target material or the leaching speed. The reference data generation unit (51) generates the amount or leaching speed at which the target material is naturally leached into the raw material as reference data according to the physical properties of each type of the target material. Thus, the reference data includes information on the target material of a preset type leaching into the raw material.

The reference data generation unit (51) can generate reference data regarding the leaching completion criteria for each type of target material. The leaching completion criteria can be set as the viscosity, turbidity, sugar content, or concentration value of the raw material for which leaching has been completed.

Leaching is considered complete when the target material reaches dissolution equilibrium with the raw material, or when the component leached from the target material into the raw material reaches the desired content.

The controller (50) can compare the leaching completion criteria of the target material with the data measured by the sensor unit (160) to determine whether leaching is complete.

The reference data generation unit (51) can generate reference data regarding the difference value between the leaching completion criterion of a target material and the data measured by the sensor unit (160) for a certain type of target material.

The above difference value becomes smaller as the data measured by the sensor unit (160) approaches the above leaching completion criterion, and when the above difference value becomes 0, leaching can be completed.

The controller (50) can calculate the leaching rate of the target material based on reference data from the calculation unit (52) to shorten the manufacturing cycle of the manufactured product.

The calculation unit (52) can correct the reference data and calculate the corrected reference data. The calculation unit (52) can correct the patterned reference data and calculate the corrected reference data. The calculation unit (52) can adjust the period and size of the reference data.

For example, the controller (50) can control the container unit (150) so that the target material is leached with a pattern period shorter than the pattern period of the reference data. In addition, the controller (50) can control the container unit (150) so that the target material is leached with a pattern size larger than the pattern size of the reference data.

According to one embodiment, the calculation unit (52) can calculate an leaching rate at which the target material can reach the leaching completion criterion during a preset manufacturing cycle. The manufacturing cycle can be set to a cycle shorter than a cycle at which the difference value between the leaching completion criterion of the target material and the data measured by the sensor unit (160) naturally becomes 0.

For example, assuming that the first oak chip takes one year to naturally complete leaching, the calculation unit (52) can calculate a leaching rate that can complete leaching of the first oak chip within a manufacturing cycle set to within one month.

The leaching rate of the target material can vary depending on the rotation speed or rotation cycle of the container unit (150). The calculation unit (52) can calculate the corrected reference data including the rotation speed or rotation cycle of the container unit (150). The calculation unit (52) can calculate the leaching rate of the target material that varies depending on the rotation speed or rotation cycle of the container unit (150).

The calculation unit (52) can calculate corrected reference data by considering the mixing ratio of the target material when the target material is used in a mixture of multiple types.

The operation unit (52) can calculate an optimal leaching speed by leaching the mixed target material for a preset manufacturing cycle to reach the leaching completion standard according to the mixing ratio of the target material.

The calculation unit (52) can calculate the rotation speed or rotation cycle of the container unit (150) required to extract the mixed target material at an optimal extraction rate.

The control signal generation unit (53) is connected to the container unit (150) and can generate a signal for controlling the rotation speed, cycle, etc. of the container unit (150) based on the result calculated by the calculation unit (52) and transmit it to the container unit (150).

The container unit (150) that receives the control signal can control the rotation of the container unit (150) inside the chamber (110) to affect the leaching of the target material. For example, the container unit (150) can control the rotation speed or rotation cycle to increase the amount of leaching or increase the speed of leaching.

As an optional embodiment, the control signal generation unit (53) can correct the control signal by considering the state of the target material. When the target material is used in multiple types, the control signal generation unit (53) can generate a control signal that reflects the mixing ratio of the target material.

The control signal generation unit (53) can generate different control signals for the container unit (150) depending on the mixing ratio of the target material.

For example, the target material may be provided in a mixed state of oak chips of type A and oak chips of type B. At this time, the leaching speed of the oak chips of type A may be provided slower than the leaching speed of the oak chips of type B.

In the weight ratio of type A oak chips and type B oak chips, as the proportion of type A oak chips increases, the control signal generating unit (53) can generate a control signal to increase the rotation speed of the container unit (150) or shorten the rotation cycle.

FIGS. 9A to 9C are diagrams illustrating reference data based on climate information according to each region, FIG. 10 is a graph exemplarily illustrating reference data based on FIGS. 9A to 9C, and FIG. 11 is a graph exemplarily illustrating output data calculated based on the reference data of FIG. 10.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 7 to 11, a method for shortening the manufacturing cycle by comprehensively controlling the ultrasonic unit (130) and the container unit (150) based on reference data based on climate information of a main production area by the controller (50) will be described in detail.

The climate information shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C is exemplary information, and various climate information can be stored or set based on mountain or location information.

The reference data generation unit (51) can store multiple climate information. For example, Fig. 9a shows the climate of region A, where the average annual temperature is mild between 5 and 20 degrees and precipitation is low, Fig. 9b shows the climate of region B, where the average annual temperature is between 5 and 25 degrees but precipitation is low in the summer, and Fig. 9c shows the climate of region C, where the average annual temperature is large, with temperature changes ranging from 12 to 20 degrees, and precipitation is concentrated in the summer.

The controller (50) can generate reference data based on climate information stored in the data storage unit (40). The reference data generation unit (51) can generate first reference data (RA) based on climate information of region A, second reference data (RB) based on climate information of region B, and third reference data (RC) based on climate information of region C.

The reference data generated by the reference data generation unit (51) may include information on the amount of a component leached from the target material or the leaching speed. The reference data generation unit (51) generates reference data on the speed or amount at which the target material is naturally leached from the raw material in each region according to the climate or manufacturing environment on a one-year cycle. Thus, the reference data includes information on the target material being leached from the raw material in a preset region on a one-year cycle.

For example, the first reference data (RA) has information on how the target substance is naturally leached into the raw material in the climate of region A, the second reference data (RB) has information on how the target substance is naturally leached into the raw material in the climate of region B, and the third reference data (RC) has information on how the target substance is naturally leached into the raw material in the climate of region C.

At this time, the reference data generation unit (51) can generate a function that has at least one of the temperature, humidity, and precipitation of each region as variables, and based on this, can generate a graph over time.

Referring to FIG. 10, the first reference data (RA), the second reference data (RB), and the third reference data (RC) represent the extent to which the target material is leached into the raw material in a period of T1 (e.g., 1 year).

For example, the first reference data (RA) may initially be leached in a large amount, but thereafter the amount of leaching may tend to increase and then decrease. The second reference data (RB) may initially be leached in a small amount, but the increase may be relatively the largest, and thereafter the amount of leaching may tend to decrease. The third reference data (RC) may initially be leached in a small amount, and although the amount of leaching may increase, the amount leached may tend to be less than that of other regions.

Comparing the difference between the maximum and minimum values, the first reference data (RA) has HA1, the second reference data (RB) has HB1, and the third reference data (RC) has HC1.

The reference data generation unit (51) can generate a function having at least one of the outdoor temperature, outdoor humidity, precipitation of each liquor production area, and the internal temperature and internal humidity of the liquor production warehouse as variables, and calculate the influence coefficient of each variable. At this time, the influence coefficient can be calculated to be greatly influenced by one of the temperature, humidity, and precipitation depending on the characteristics of the liquor being produced.

The controller (50) can calculate the amount of the target material to be extracted based on reference data from the calculation unit (52) in order to shorten the manufacturing cycle of the product being manufactured.

For example, the controller (50) may control the ultrasonic unit (130) or the container unit (150) so that the target material is extracted with a pattern period shorter than the pattern period of the reference data. In addition, the controller (50) may control the ultrasonic unit (130) or the container unit (150) so that the target material is extracted with a pattern size larger than the pattern size of the reference data.

The graph illustrated in Fig. 11 includes leaching information of the target material produced by the calculation unit (52) based on each reference data.

In a similar trend to that leached during T1 in the climate of each region, the calculation unit (52) can calculate the leaching amount or leaching rate of the target material so that the target material is leached into the raw material during a period of T2 that is shorter than T1.

In order to have a tendency similar to the natural leaching of the target material in each region during a period of T2 shorter than T1, the first reference data (RA) can be corrected to the size of HA2 larger than HA1, the second reference data (RB) can be corrected to the size of HB2 larger than HB1, and the third reference data (RC) can be corrected to the size of HC2 larger than HC1. However, since climate information in each region is reflected even in this case, the corrected reference data in Fig. 11 maintains a tendency similar to the reference data in Fig. 7.

The control signal generation unit (53) is connected to the ultrasonic unit (130) and, based on the result calculated by the calculation unit (52), generates a signal for controlling the size, intensity, cycle, etc. of ultrasonic waves generated by the ultrasonic unit (130) and transmits the signal to the ultrasonic unit (130).

The ultrasonic unit (130) that receives the control signal provides ultrasonic waves to the internal space of the chamber (110) and can affect the extraction of the target material. For example, ultrasonic waves can be provided to the target material to increase the amount of extraction or increase the speed of extraction.

The control signal generation unit (53) is connected to the container unit (150) and can generate a signal for controlling the rotation speed, rotation cycle, etc. of the container unit (150) based on the result calculated by the calculation unit (52) and transmit it to the container unit (150).

The container unit (150) that receives the control signal can change the rotation speed or rotation cycle in the internal space of the chamber (110) to affect the extraction of the target material. For example, the stirring of the target material can be strengthened to increase the amount of extraction or the speed of extraction.

As an optional embodiment, the control signal generation unit (53) can correct the control signal by considering the state of the target material. Depending on the particle size of the target material, the mixing ratio of the target material, the degree of maturation of the target material, etc., when ultrasonic waves are applied to the target material, the degree of leaching of the target material can be set differently.

The control signal generation unit (53) can secondarily adjust the intensity or cycle of the ultrasonic waves by considering the status information of the target material. Thus, the climate information of the origin where the liquor is produced is primarily reflected, and the status information of the target material being extracted is also secondarily reflected to generate a control signal, so that the controller (50) can precisely and accurately produce liquor that matches the characteristics of the production area.

The controller (50) can pattern each reference data and control the ultrasonic unit (130) or container unit (150) similarly to each pattern.

The controller (50) can pattern reference data of a target material according to the climate of a preset region and control the ultrasonic unit (130) or container unit (150) so that the target material is extracted according to the pattern of the reference data.

The controller (50) can pattern reference data as shown in the graph of Fig. 10 based on climate information of each region. Thereafter, the controller (50) can control the ultrasonic unit (130) or the container unit (150) so that the target material is extracted similarly to the pattern.

Specifically, the controller (50) can generate a pattern including leaching information of the target material based on the climate information stored in the data storage unit (40). Thereafter, the controller (50) can control the ultrasonic unit (130) or the container unit (150) so that the target material is leached similarly to the pattern.

At this time, the controller (50) can correct the patterned reference data. For example, in order to manufacture the final product in a short cycle, the controller (50) can adjust the size and cycle of the pattern, but even at this time, the tendency of the pattern is maintained, so that the final product can have a quality similar to that manufactured in an actual climate in a short cycle.

The reference data of Fig. 10 are corrected with the corrected reference data as in Fig. 11. Even if the data are corrected as in Fig. 11, each corrected reference data may have a similar pattern to the reference data before correction, but may be adjusted differently in size. Thus, since the corrected reference data has a similar pattern to the reference data before correction, the controller (50) can adjust the ultrasonic unit (130) or the container unit (150) so that the leaching is similar to the climate information of the actual mountain, but the leaching period can be shortened.

A manufacturing device according to one embodiment of the present invention can produce a product having high quality and flavor by reflecting the climate information of each producing region. Specifically, in the case of a liquor manufacturing device, a controller controls the size or cycle of an ultrasonic unit to reflect the climate characteristics of each liquor producing region, thereby producing high quality liquor.

A manufacturing device according to one embodiment of the present invention can produce a product that reflects the characteristics of each production area while shortening the manufacturing time. Specifically, in the case of a liquor manufacturing device, a controller controls an ultrasonic unit in a pattern that reflects the climate characteristics of each liquor production area, and the controller can amplify the intensity of ultrasonic waves in order to provide a short production cycle.

FIG. 12 is a drawing illustrating a mainstream manufacturing system (1) according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 12, the liquor manufacturing system (1) can quickly manufacture high-quality liquor by circulating raw materials through multiple liquor manufacturing devices (100).

The liquor manufacturing system (1) includes a first liquor manufacturing device (100A), a second liquor manufacturing device (100B), and may be provided with a connecting device (200) that connects the first liquor manufacturing device (100A) and the second liquor manufacturing device (100B).

The first mainstream manufacturing device (100A) and the second mainstream manufacturing device (100B) may each include a chamber (110), a stirring unit (120), an ultrasonic unit (130), a filter unit (140), a container unit (150), and a sensor unit (160), and each configuration is substantially the same as the above description, and thus is omitted or briefly described below.

The first outlet pipe (OP1) is arranged between the outlet of the first liquor manufacturing device (100A) and the connecting device (200). The second inlet pipe (IP2) connects the connecting device (200) and the inlet of the second liquor manufacturing device (100B). The second outlet pipe (OP2) connects the second liquor manufacturing device (100B) and the first inlet pipe (IP1), and the first inlet pipe (IP1) connects the second outlet pipe (OP2) and the inlet of the first liquor manufacturing device (100A).

The controller (50) can be electrically connected to each of the stirring unit (120) and the container unit (150) of the first liquor manufacturing device (100A) and the second liquor manufacturing device (100B). The controller (50) can independently control the stirring process and the steeping process of the first liquor manufacturing device (100A) and the second liquor manufacturing device (100B).

In one embodiment, the controller (50) can control the first liquor manufacturing device (100A) and the second liquor manufacturing device (100B) with the same control signal. For example, the controller (50) can simultaneously control the stirring unit or the container unit of the first liquor manufacturing device (100A) and the second liquor manufacturing device (100B) with the same signal, thereby expanding the production capacity of the liquor manufacturing system (1).

In another embodiment, the controller (50) can control the first liquor manufacturing device (100A) and the second liquor manufacturing device (100B) with independent control signals. For example, the controller (50) can control the first liquor manufacturing device (100A) and the second liquor manufacturing device (100B) with different control signals to manufacture a distinctive liquor and increase the production speed of the liquor manufacturing system (1). For example, after the first oak chips are first steeped in the liquor in the first liquor manufacturing device (100A), the liquor moves to the second liquor manufacturing device (100B). Thereafter, the second oak chips are steeped in the second liquor manufacturing device (100B) to produce a distinctive liquor.

Additionally, the first liquor manufacturing device (100A) and the second liquor manufacturing device (100B) can each be set to different climate environments.

As an example, the first liquor manufacturing device (100A) may assume that oak chips are infused into alcohol in a climate from January to June, and the second liquor manufacturing device (100B) may assume that oak chips are infused into alcohol in a climate from July to December. The controller (50) may shorten the infusion cycles of the first liquor manufacturing device (100A) and the second liquor manufacturing device (100B), thereby shortening the manufacturing period of the liquor.

As an example, the first liquor manufacturing device (100A) may assume that oak chips are steeped into alcohol in the climate of region A of FIG. 9A, and the second liquor manufacturing device (100B) may assume that oak chips are steeped into alcohol in the climate of region B of FIG. 9B. The controller (50) may enable the first liquor manufacturing device (100A) and the second liquor manufacturing device (100B) to produce liquors manufactured in multiple climates.

A connecting device (200) is placed between the first liquor manufacturing device (100A) and the second liquor manufacturing device (100B) to monitor the status of raw materials moving from the first liquor manufacturing device (100A) to the second liquor manufacturing device (100B).

The connecting device (200) has a transparent window (210) that is visible from the outside, and the user can directly monitor the degree of maturation of the raw material, etc. through the window (210).

The connecting device (200) can control the opening amount or the flow direction of the connecting device (200) by the controller (50). The connecting device (200) has a vent path (220) for discharge on one side, and the controller (50) can open and close the vent path (220) or control the degree of opening. Thus, the finished liquor can be discharged through the vent path (220).

The pump (300) is positioned on the path along which the raw material moves, and can provide a driving force for the movement of the raw material. By the force generated by the pump (300), the raw material can move from the first main production device (100A) to the second main production device (100B), or vice versa. The controller (50) can control the pump (300) to adjust the movement speed and movement amount of the raw material.

The liquor manufacturing system according to one embodiment of the present invention can produce a product with high quality and flavor by reflecting the climate information of each producing region. Specifically, in the case of the liquor manufacturing device, the controller controls the size or cycle of the ultrasonic unit to reflect the climate characteristics of each liquor producing region, thereby producing high quality liquor.

A liquor manufacturing system (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention can produce a product that reflects the characteristics of each production area while shortening the manufacturing time. Specifically, in the case of a liquor manufacturing device, a controller controls an ultrasonic unit in a pattern that reflects the climate characteristics of each liquor production area, and the controller can amplify the intensity of ultrasonic waves in order to provide a short production cycle.

A liquor manufacturing system according to one embodiment of the present invention can produce various and unique liquors in a short period of time by controlling a plurality of liquor manufacturing devices.

FIGS. 13 to 15 are drawings illustrating a method for manufacturing a mainstream according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 13 to 15, the main manufacturing method may include a step (S10) of storing raw materials and target materials inside a chamber, a step (S20) of extracting the target materials by providing ultrasonic waves to the target materials using an ultrasonic unit, and a step (S30) of discharging the raw materials from the chamber. At this time, the step (S20) of extracting the target materials may control ultrasonic waves generated by the ultrasonic unit based on climate information of a preset region.

In addition, the step of extracting the target material (S20) may include a step of generating reference data (S21) based on climate information of multiple mainstream production areas stored in a data storage unit, a step of correcting the reference data (S22), and a step of controlling the ultrasonic unit with the corrected reference data (S23).

In addition, the step of extracting the target material (S20) may include a step of generating patterned reference data (S21A) based on climate information of multiple mainstream production areas stored in a data storage unit, a step of correcting the patterned reference data (S22A), and a step of controlling the ultrasonic unit with the corrected reference data (S23A).

A method for manufacturing alcohol according to one embodiment of the present invention can produce a product that is rich in aroma components and has appropriately aged taste and flavor by reflecting the physical property information of a target material. Specifically, in the case of an alcohol manufacturing device, a controller controls the rotation speed or rotation cycle of a container unit to reflect the leaching characteristics of each type of oak chip, thereby quickly manufacturing alcohol of the same quality as alcohol using oak barrels.

The manufacturing device and manufacturing method according to one embodiment of the present invention can rapidly produce a high-quality product by reflecting the physical property information of the target material. Specifically, in the case of a liquor manufacturing device, according to the physical property information of the target material, a container unit containing the target material is rotated to promote leaching, thereby producing high-quality liquor.

The manufacturing device and manufacturing method according to one embodiment of the present invention can produce a product having a desired composition of ingredients by reflecting the type-specific physical property information and the mixing ratio of the target material. Specifically, in the case of a liquor manufacturing device, the controller controls the container unit by reflecting the type-specific physical property information and the mixing ratio of the target material, thereby producing liquor that meets quality standards.

The method for manufacturing alcohol according to one embodiment of the present invention can produce a product having high quality and flavor by reflecting the climate information of each producing region. Specifically, in the case of the alcohol manufacturing device, the controller controls the size or cycle of the ultrasonic unit to reflect the climate characteristics of each producing region, thereby producing high quality alcohol.

A method for manufacturing alcoholic beverages according to one embodiment of the present invention can produce a product that reflects the characteristics of each production area while shortening the production time. Specifically, in the case of a device for manufacturing alcoholic beverages, a controller controls an ultrasonic unit in a pattern that reflects the climate characteristics of each alcoholic beverage production area, and the controller can amplify the intensity of ultrasonic waves in order to provide a short production cycle.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to one embodiment shown in the drawings, this is merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and variations of embodiments are possible from this. Accordingly, the true technical protection scope of the present invention should be determined by the technical idea of the appended patent claims.

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A chamber having an internal space in which raw materials are stored; A stirring unit arranged in the internal space to stir the raw material; A container unit arranged in the internal space above, storing a target material and being rotatable; and A mainstream manufacturing device, comprising: a controller connected to the container unit and controlling the container unit based on information on the properties of the target material. In the first paragraph, The above controller A liquor manufacturing device that controls the rotation speed or rotation cycle of the container unit based on reference data that the target material is extracted into the raw material according to the properties of the target material. In the first paragraph, The above controller Patterning the reference data of the target material according to the properties of the target material, A liquor manufacturing device that controls the container unit so that the target material is leached according to the pattern of the above reference data. In the first paragraph, Further comprising a sensor unit disposed in the internal space of the chamber and having at least one of a viscosity sensor, a turbidity sensor, a sugar content sensor, or a concentration sensor; The above controller A mainstream manufacturing device that controls the container unit based on data measured from the sensor unit. In the first paragraph, Further comprising a data storage unit storing property information by type of the above target material; The above controller A liquor manufacturing device that controls the container unit based on the physical property information of a selected species among the types of the above target materials. In the first paragraph, A liquor manufacturing device further comprising an ultrasonic unit disposed inside the chamber and generating ultrasonic waves to infuse a target material into the raw material. In Article 6, The above controller A liquor manufacturing device connected to the above ultrasonic unit and controlling the ultrasonic unit based on climate information of a preset region.

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