JPH068711Y2 - Tofu filling device - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial field of application) The tofu filling device according to the present invention cuts a large tofu at a tofu manufacturing plant, separates the cut tofu, and then separates the tofu. Used when packing in a pack.

(Prior Art) When manufacturing tofu on a factory scale, large tofu produced in a mold is sequentially cut into tofu of a size that is generally sold and then packed in a pack.

In this way, the work of sequentially cutting the large tofu into the small tofu is automatically performed by the cutting and separating device incorporated in the tofu filling device (for example, see Japanese Patent Application No. 1-152216).

FIG. 3 shows that the tofu is cut and separated as described above.
FIG. 3 is a plan view of a tofu filling device incorporating a cutting and separating device, and a process of cutting the tofu and packing it in a pack will be briefly described with reference to FIG.

First, a large tofu 1 made by solidifying soymilk in a mold at a portion not shown is taken out of the mold and fed into a water tank 2, and the inside of the water tank 2 is referred to as a in FIG.
From the position to b position in the figure to c position in the figure,
In the meantime, it is cut by a cutting blade (not shown) provided between the b position and the c position, and divided into a plurality of tofu 3 and 3 which are long in a strip shape.

The plurality of tofu 3 and 3 are subsequently sent to the position e in the figure via the position d in the figure, but one strip-shaped tofu 3 is provided between the position d and the position e. Since a guide (not shown) that can only pass through is provided, the above-mentioned tofu 3,
Of the three, only one tofu 3 is fed to the position e in FIG.

The strip-shaped tofu 3 thus sent to the position e in FIG. 3 is cut while being sent to the position f in FIG. It becomes 4.

The small tofu 4 and 4 thus obtained are arranged on the conveyor 6 through the chutes 5 and 5 at appropriate intervals by the action of the cutting and separating device according to the above-mentioned invention. It is sent into the pack 7, 7.

(Problems to be solved by the invention) By the way, as described above, the large tofu 1 is sequentially cut into small tofu 4 and 4 which are commercially available, and the small tofu 4 and 4 are packed into packs 7 and 7. In order to prevent the brittle tofu 1, 3, 4 from collapsing when sending it in, do all the work in the water tank 2.
It is necessary to do it in the water stored in the.

When the tofu filling operation is carried out in this way, fine debris separated from the tofu 1, 3, 4 such as chips are mixed in the water accumulated in the water tank 2, and the debris of the tofu filling device is further mixed. It is unavoidable that it adheres to each part of the components. For this reason, conventionally, after the work of one day is completed, the water in the water tank 2 is drained, and water is sprayed with a hose to each component of the tofu filling device to wash away the dirt.

However, since each part of the tofu filling device has a complicated shape,
It is difficult to wash away the dirt sufficiently, the dirt is likely to remain attached, and the tofu filling operation may be performed without always maintaining sufficient hygiene.

If the water tank 2 is enlarged and water is drained from the water tank 2, a sufficient space can be formed between the inner surface of the water tank 2 and each of the constituent parts, so that the cleaning work of each of the constituent parts can be efficiently performed. However, this is not preferable because the tofu filling device becomes large and the amount of water stored in the water tank 2 becomes large.

The tofu filling device of the present invention was devised in order to eliminate the above-mentioned inconvenience.

(Means for Solving the Problem) The tofu filling device of the present invention is similar to the above-described conventional tofu filling device, and a large tofu that is opened in the water tank and opened in the water tank after being removed from the mold box. Is cut into a predetermined size and further cut and separated, and a pack for storing the cut and separated small tofu, a conveyor for transferring at the same pitch as the separated small tofu, and the separated small tofu And a feeding means for feeding the tofu into the pack on the conveyor.

Further, in the tofu filling device of the present invention, a fixed frame provided above the water tank and a plurality of suspensions that are hung from the fixed frame and vertically move in synchronization with the lifting means provided in the fixed frame. By providing a lowering rod and an elevating frame supported at the lower end of each suspending rod, and supporting the cutting / separating means, the conveyor, and the feeding means in the elevating / lowering frame, the cutting / separating means and the conveyor are provided. It is characterized in that the feeding means and the feeding means can freely move in and out of the water tank.

(Operation) Since the tofu filling device of the present invention is configured as described above,
After cleaning the tofu filling work, when cleaning each component,
The elevating means elevates the plurality of suspension rods, and elevates the elevating frame supported by the lower end portion of each suspension rod. As a result, the cutting / separating means, the conveyor, and the feeding means supported by the elevating frame ascend, and a sufficient gap is provided between the inner surface of the water tank and each of these parts, so that each of these constituent parts can be efficiently cleaned. It becomes

(Embodiment) Next, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the illustrated embodiment.

1 and 2 show an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a vertical side view and FIG. 2 is a plan view.

2 is a water tank having a plane shape as shown in FIG.
The top is open. Inside the water tank 2, the cutting and separating means for cutting the large tofu 1 removed from the mold box and put into the water tank 2 into a predetermined size and further separating, and the small tofu 4 cut and separated from each other 4 4, a conveyor 6 for transferring the packs 7, 7 for storing 4 at the same pitch as the separated small tofu 4, 4, and the separated small tofu 4, 4 in the packs 7, 7 on the conveyor 6. The sending means for sending in is provided.

Since the structure and operation of the cutting / separating means, the conveyor, and the feeding means are not the gist of the present invention, the cutting / separating means, the conveyor, and the feeding means are collectively shown in the drawings as a filling mechanism 8 which will be described later. It is drawn with a chain line diagonal grid together with the lifting frame.

Further, in the tofu filling apparatus of the present invention, two columns are provided on each side of the water tank 2 and a total of four columns 9 are provided, and the fixed frame 10 is provided on the upper ends of these columns 9. . At the four corners of the fixed frame 10, in the vicinity of the columns 9,
The suspension rods 11 and 11 are respectively suspended, and a single lifting frame is horizontally supported at the lower end portions of the suspension rods 11 and 11. Then, the filling mechanism 8 is attached to the elevating frame.
I support you.

Then, the plurality of (four) suspension rods 11, 11
Can be moved up and down synchronously by the elevating means provided on the fixed frame 10.

That is, the motor 1 that is provided on the fixed frame 10 and can rotate in the normal and reverse directions.
2 allows the first rotary shaft 14 to be rotationally driven via the first worm speed reducer 13. The second worm reducer 1 is provided at both ends of the first rotary shaft 14, respectively.
5 and 15 are provided, and the second rotary shafts 16 and 16 can be driven to rotate in association with the rotation of the first rotary shaft 14. Further, third worm speed reducers 17, 17 are provided at both ends of each of the second rotary shafts 16, 16 and are not shown in the drawing as the second rotary shafts 16, 16 rotate. I am trying to rotate the nut. Male screws formed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the suspension rods 11 and 11 are screwed into the nuts, and the suspension rods 11 and 11 move up and down as the nuts rotate. Since the reduction ratios from the first rotary shaft 14 to the four suspension rods 11 and 11 are the same, when the motor 12 is rotated, the suspension rods 11 and 11 are synchronized. And a lifting mechanism supported by the lower ends of the suspension rods 11 and a filling mechanism 8 supported by the lifting frame.
However, the filling mechanism 8 can be moved in and out of the water tank 2 while being raised and lowered in the horizontal state.

Since the tofu filling device of the present invention is configured as described above, when the constituent parts of the filling mechanism 8 are washed after the tofu filling operation is completed, it is based on the electric power supplied to the motor 12 that constitutes the lifting means. An elevating frame that raises a plurality of suspension rods 11 and is supported on the lower end of each suspension rod 11, 11.
In addition, the filling mechanism 8 supported by this elevating frame is raised. As a result, a sufficient gap is provided between each component of the filling mechanism 8 and the inner surface of the water tank 2, so that each component can be efficiently cleaned.

When performing the filling operation, each suspension rod 11, 11
And the filling mechanism 8 is immersed in the water stored in the water tank 2. At this time, a stopper provided on a part of the elevating frame is abutted against the upper edge of the water tank 2 so that the positional relationship between the water tank 2 and the filling mechanism 8 is always constant.

(Effect of the device) Since the tofu filling device of the present invention is configured and operates as described above, it is possible to increase the clearance between the inner surface of the water tank and each component to clean each component without increasing the size of the water tank. It can be done efficiently, and the tofu filling work can be performed in a sufficiently hygienic state.

[Brief description of drawings]

1 and 2 show an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a vertical side view, FIG. 2 is a plan view, and FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view of a tofu filling apparatus which is the subject of the present invention. . 1: large tofu, 2: water tank, 3: tofu, 4: small tofu, 5: shoot, 6: conveyor, 7: pack, 8: filling mechanism, 9: support, 10: fixed frame, 11: hanging rod, 12: motor, 13: first worm reducer, 1
4: first rotary shaft, 15: second worm reducer, 1
6: Second rotary shaft, 17: Third worm reducer.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A water tank having an upper opening, and a cutting and separating means for cutting a large tofu, which is removed from a mold box and put into the water tank, into a predetermined size, and further separating the tofu. In a tofu filling device consisting of a pack for storing tofu, a conveyor for transferring at the same pitch as the separated small tofu, and a feeding means for feeding the separated small tofu into the pack on the conveyor, A fixed frame provided above the water tank, a plurality of hanging rods that are hung from the fixed frame, and vertically move in synchronization with the lifting means provided on the fixed frame, and supported on the lower end portions of the respective hanging rods. The cutting / separating means, the conveyor, and the feeding means are provided by supporting the cutting / separating means, the conveyor, and the feeding means on the lifting / lowering frame. Tofu filling device, characterized in that the freely out of the tank.