JP3388441B2 - Automatic continuous polishing machine for spherical fruits and vegetables - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic continuous polishing and polishing apparatus for spherical fruits and vegetables having a novel structure. Spherical fruits include, for example, pumpkin, tomato, and pepper, and fruits include, for example, melon, watermelon, etc., but the present invention is particularly suitable for pumpkin.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional polishing and polishing device is one in which a vertical roll brush is tilted and a dozen or more hemispherical bowls are attached. With this brush arranging method, a spherical fruit or fruit introduced from an inlet is used. The objects to be polished collided with each other in the polishing device and were scratched such as bruised. Also,
In the case where several roll brushes are arranged vertically in parallel and concentric form, and pressed by a plate brush from the top, the object to be polished is difficult to rotate (roll) and it is difficult to move forward, and it takes a very long time to discharge the object to be polished. The epidermis is easily damaged and the commercialization rate is poor. further,
Since polishing is carried out in batch system and continuous feeding is not possible, it cannot be incorporated in a series of rationalized and labor-saving polishing and polishing of fruits and vegetables and a sorting line. In each of the machines, the degree of polishing for polishing was different depending on the size or deformation of the object to be polished, and the degree of polishing for the concave portion was poor.

[0003]

The problems described in the prior art have the following problems. 1. The conventional polisher for polishing and polishing objects such as spherical fruits and fruits is difficult to rotate forward, which causes damage to the epidermis and causes bruising due to bumps between the objects to be polished. Since it is not a conventional machine, it cannot be installed in a rationalized and labor-saving vegetable sorting plant. Also, because it is a polishing polisher that only passes between several vertical roll brushes and a pressing plate brush from the top,
The polished and polished state was also not good.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems of the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide the following things. In polishing and polishing objects such as spherical fruits and vegetables, it is possible to increase the commercialization rate by automatically polishing the objects to be polished without damaging the objects to be polished, automatically, continuously, and efficiently. To aim. Assembling the polishing brush with a ring brush and two spiral brushes by inclining and making contact with each other in parallel, changing the height of the center of the polishing brush with a ring brush and two spiral brushes to continuously and automatically rotate the workpiece. (Rolling) A spiral that is moved forward and cut in the direction opposite to the direction of rotation of the spiral brush, and a polishing brush with a ring brush that is provided with a ring brush of a truncated cone shape that is in a protruding state evenly polishes all the objects to be polished continuously. Perform polishing. That is, the object to be polished is prevented from rapidly rolling in the exit direction by the spiral cut in the direction opposite to the rotating direction of the spiral brush, and the passage between the polishing brush with a ring brush and the spiral brush is rotated forward to polish. It will be polished. In this case, secure a passage for the object to be polished, and polish by advancing each passage one by one to eliminate bumps and bumps between the objects to be polished, and to perform reliable polish polishing with a high commercialization rate. become.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is as follows. That is,
The present invention relates to an abrasive brush 4 with a ring brush provided on a frame body 2 tilted at an angle of 0 to 30 ° so as to rotate in the outer direction of the frame body, which is arranged in the front-rear direction, and a ring brush. The spiral brush 3 is provided so as to rotate in the same direction as the attached polishing brush, and the spiral brush 3 spirals.
Cut in the direction opposite to the rotating direction of the spiral brush.
A roll brush 6 for preventing splashing of an object to be polished such as a spherical fruit or a fruit that rotates in the outer direction of the frame body is provided on the upper surface in contact with the polishing brush 4 with a ring brush, and contacts the spiral brush. In this state, a return roll brush 5 for the object to be ground such as spherical fruits or fruits that rotates inward of the frame body is placed on the upper surface, and the polishing brush with a ring brush and the spiral brush are inclined in the front-back direction of the frame body and are parallel. It is an automatic continuous polishing and polishing device for spherical fruits and vegetables arranged so as to come into contact with. In this case, the spiral of the above spiral brush
By cutting the spiral brush in the opposite direction of rotation,
Prevent the abrasive from rolling rapidly toward the exit
Ris arranged so that they come into contact with each other at an angle,
Between the polishing brush with a brush and the spiral brush
Rotate forward through the passage of the polishing material to the exit and it will be polished and polished
It will be configured.

In this case, it can be configured as follows. A. Polishing brush with ring brush 4 and spiral brush 3
Since the height of the center of the is changed, the rotating action of the polishing brush with a ring brush and the spiral brush acts on the bottom and sides of the work piece, and the work piece rotates (rolls) reasonably and Is configured so that it will not be damaged. B. The polishing brush 4 with a ring brush is a circular truncated cone-shaped brush 4B, 4B. ． Since the diameter of the cylindrical brush main body 4A in the polishing brush with ring brush 4A and the diameter of the circular truncated cone ring brush 4B are different in the ring brush portion, the peripheral speed of the brush changes and another rotation vector Is added to the object to be polished, and the ring brush lifts the advancing direction side of the object to be polished, and by rolling further to the side surface and the recessed portion, it is configured to reduce uneven gloss and enhance the effect of polishing. .

The operation is as follows. The frame main body 2 tilted at an angle of 0 to 30 ° includes an abrasive brush 4 with a ring brush, which is arranged in the front-rear direction and rotates in an outward direction, and a spiral brush 3 in which a spiral is cut in a direction opposite to the brush rotation direction. By the action, an object to be polished such as spherical fruits or fruits is rotated (rolled) and advanced while returning to the inlet direction. Since the conical truncated ring brushes 4B and 4B are arranged at a predetermined interval in the polishing brush with a ring brush, the object to be polished is further polished and polished by the ring brush without making the whole uneven. The polishing brush with a ring brush and the spiral brush are inclined and arranged in parallel, and the heights of the two centers are changed, so that the rotating action of the brush acts on the bottom and side of the workpiece. , The object to be polished rotates (rolls) reasonably and the epidermis is not damaged. The roll brush 6 for preventing splashing of the object to be polished, which is arranged at the upper part so as to contact the polishing brush 4 with the ring brush, prevents splashing and jumping of the object to be polished. The returning roll brush 5 for the object to be polished arranged in contact with the spiral brush 3 is a roll brush for returning the object to be polished to the passage 12 of the object to be polished. The object to be polished rotates (rolls) forward while returning to the inlet 12 in the passage 12 and automatically
It is continuously sent to the outlet and discharged.

[0008]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will now be described based on examples with reference to the drawings. 1 is an automatic continuous polishing and polishing apparatus for spherical fruits and vegetables according to the present invention. The structure is as follows: the frame main body 2, the left polishing polisher B arranged on the left and the right polishing polisher R arranged on the right when viewed from the front of the frame main body. It consists of

The frame main body 2 includes front and rear horizontal frames 2A1 and 2A1 and an upper frame 2A formed by connecting the left and right horizontal frames 2A2 and 2A2 in a rectangular shape extending in the front-back direction when the frame main body 2 is viewed from the front. , The upper frame 2A is 0
Front and rear left and right support legs 2B, 2B ,. ． And front and rear frames 2C and 2C, which are vertically connected to the upper surfaces of the front and rear horizontal frames 2A1 and 2A1 of the upper frame 2A and are formed in a downward C-shaped front face, and a vertical frame disposed at the center of the front and rear frames 2C. It is composed of 2C1 and 2C1.

A. The left-side polishing device a includes a spiral brush 3 located inward when the frame body is viewed from the front, and a polishing brush 4 with a ring brush located outside (left in the figure) with respect to the spiral brush 3. , A return roll brush 5 for the object to be polished located to the upper right of the spiral brush 3, and a splashing prevention roll brush 6 for the object to be polished located above the polishing brush 4 with a ring brush, Each of these brushes is rotatably supported in the front-rear direction on the upper surface of the upper frame 2A of the frame body 2. In this case, spiral brush 3
The height of the center of the polishing brush with ring brush 4 can be changed and arranged.

B. The right polishing device B includes a spiral brush 3 located inward when the frame body is viewed from the front, and a polishing brush 4 with a ring brush located outward (to the right in the figure) with respect to the spiral brush 3. , A return roll brush 5 for the object to be polished located on the upper left side of the spiral brush 3 and a splashing prevention roll brush 6 for the object to be polished located above the polishing brush 4 with a ring brush. There is. Each of these brushes is rotatably supported in the front-rear direction on the upper surface of the upper frame 2A of the frame body 2. In this case, the spiral brush 3 and the polishing brush with ring brush 4 can be arranged with different heights at the centers.

C. The details of each brush will be described. a. The spiral brush 3 has a spiral 3B on the surface of the cylindrical brush main body 3A by changing the length of the bristle and implanting the hair.
Is provided. The spiral 3B is configured to be in the opposite direction to the rotating direction of the brush body 3A. b. The polishing brush 4 with a ring brush is a conical truncated ring brush 4B, 4B. ． Is provided. c. The return roll brush 5 for the object to be polished is formed in a cylindrical shape. d. Roll brush 6 to prevent the object from splashing
Is formed in a cylindrical shape.

D. The arrangement of the above brushes is as follows. a. Spiral brush 3 and polishing brush with ring brush 4
Is in contact with. b. The polishing brush 4 with a ring brush and the splash-preventing roll brush 6 for the object to be polished are in contact with each other. c. The spiral brush 3 and the return roll brush 5 of the object to be polished are in contact with each other. d. Spiral brush 3 and polishing brush with ring brush 4
And can be arranged by changing the height of the center of each brush. As a result, a. The ring brush uniformly polishes the entire object to be polished,
The polishing brush 4 with a ring brush simultaneously rotates and advances the object to be polished. In this case, FIG. 9 and FIG.
0 and FIG. 11, due to the difference between the diameter of the cylindrical brush main body 4A in the polishing brush with a ring brush 4 and the diameter of the circular truncated cone ring brush 4B, the peripheral speed of the brush changes at the ring brush portion. Is applied to the object to be polished (pumpkin), and further, the ring brush 4B lifts and rolls the advancing direction side of the object to be polished (pumpkin), and the side surface where uneven polishing is likely to occur is surely polished only by normal rotation. Will be. B. The rotating action of the polishing brush with a ring brush and the spiral brush works on the bottom and side of the object to be polished such as spherical fruits and fruits, and the object to be rotated (rolls) reasonably,
It can prevent the epidermis from being damaged.

E. The rotation direction of each brush will be described. a. In the case of the left polishing machine b. The spiral brush 3 rotates leftward. B. The rotating direction of the polishing brush 4 with a ring brush is to the left. C. The rotating roll brush 5 of the object to be polished is rotating to the right. D. The rotation direction of the roll brush 6 for preventing splashing of the object to be polished is to the left. b. In the case of the right polishing machine b. The spiral brush 3 rotates in the right direction. B. The rotating direction of the polishing brush 4 with a ring brush is to the right. C. The rotating roll brush 5 of the object to be polished is rotated to the left. D. The rotation direction of the roll brush 6 for preventing splashing of the object to be polished is to the right.

In the figure, numeral 7 designates a dust collecting cover provided on the upper surfaces of the left and right polishing devices B and B, respectively.
A dust collecting duct 7A is provided at the center. Reference numeral 8 is a pull-out box for storing adhered soil and the like that has been ground and dropped from the object to be polished. 9 is a motor for operating each brush, 1
Reference numeral 0 denotes a chute connected to the object to be polished, and 11 denotes a chute connected to the object to be polished. Reference numeral 12 is a passage for the object to be polished secured on the contact surface between the polishing brush with a ring brush and the spiral brush.

[0016]

[Examples] Further, as a result of an experiment under the following conditions,
Very good results have been obtained. Diameter 10 cm to 30 c
Pumpkins up to the mth position were randomly introduced, but the size of the pumpkin with any size was good. Adhesive soil is also reliably removed by the synergistic effect of the polishing brush with ring brush and the spiral brush.

[0017]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects. 1. The polishing brush with a ring brush and the spiral brush, which are inclined, parallel, and have different center heights, are used to rotate the brush on the bottom and sides of an object to be polished, such as spherical fruits and fruits, and to rotate the object to be polished. It rotates smoothly (rolling) forward and does not damage the epidermis, and while returning to the inlet direction one by one, rotating forward and sending it to the outlet, it automatically and continuously discharges. 2. The ring brush in the shape of a circular truncated cone polishes the object to be polished, such as spherical fruits or fruits, which advances toward the outlet while being polished by the polishing brush with a ring brush on the passage, and polishes the entire object evenly. 3. As a result, since polishing is performed automatically and continuously without damaging the object to be polished, it can be installed in a boxing plant, which is a rationalized, labor-saving object to be selected.
The commercialization rate can be increased. 4. In addition, it has the effects of being inexpensively manufactured, being easy to assemble due to the small number of parts, and being economical.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view with a part cut away.

FIG. 3 is a left side view with a part cut away.

FIG. 4 is a plan view with a dust collecting cover omitted.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a main part for explaining the operation.

FIG. 6 is an overall rear view.

FIG. 7 is a front view illustrating the operation.

FIG. 8 is a development view illustrating the relationship between the brushes.

FIG. 9 is a vertical cross-sectional view for explaining the action of a spiral brush, a polishing brush with a ring brush, and a roll brush for preventing the material to be splashed from splashing.

FIG. 10 is a vertical cross-sectional view for explaining the action of the spiral brush, the ring brush portion of the polishing brush with a ring brush, and the roll brush for preventing splashing of the object to be polished.

FIG. 11 is a plan view of an essential part for explaining the operation of the polishing brush with a ring brush.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Automatic continuous polisher for spherical fruits or fruits 2 Frame main body a Left polisher polisher B Right polisher polisher 3 Spiral brush 4 Polishing brush with ring brush 5 Return roll brush 6 for polishing Splash-proof roll brush

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Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A polishing brush (4) with a ring brush, which is provided on a frame body (2) tilted at an angle of 0 to 30 ° so as to rotate in an outward direction of the frame body, which is arranged in a front-back direction. , together with the spiral brush cut helix mounted to rotate on the polishing brush in the same direction with the ring brush (3) is arranged, a spiral bra
The spiral of (3) corresponds to the rotation direction of the spiral brush.
A roll brush (6) for preventing splashing of the object to be polished such as a spherical fruit or a fruit that is cut in the opposite direction and rotates in the outer direction of the frame body is placed on the upper surface in contact with the polishing brush with ring brush (4). The polishing brush with a ring brush and the spiral brush are installed on the upper surface of the polishing brush, which is provided with a roll brush (5) that rotates inward of the frame body while contacting the spiral brush. An automatic continuous polishing and polishing apparatus for spherical fruits or fruits, which is arranged so as to be inclined in the front-rear direction of the frame body and in parallel contact with each other. 2. A polishing brush (4) with a ring brush and a spa.
The height of the center of the Yral brush (3) is changed and arranged.
For polishing brush with ring brush and spiral brush
The rotating action acts on the bottom and sides of the object to be polished,
The automatic continuous polishing and polishing apparatus for spherical fruits or fruits according to claim 1, which is configured to rotate smoothly and not to damage the epidermis . 3. The polishing brush (4) with a ring brush is a circle.
Bristles with a certain interval on the surface of the columnar brush body (4A)
Ring brush with a truncated cone that protrudes due to a long-footed brush
(4B, 4B ...) Is formed, and a polishing brush with a ring brush is formed.
Diameter of cylindrical brush body (4A) in the brush (4)
And the diameter of the frustoconical ring brush (4B)
The peripheral speed of the brush changes and
The rotation vector is added to the object to be polished, and the ring brush
The direction of movement of the work piece is lifted and rolled,
By polishing even the surface and dents, gloss
The automatic continuous polishing and polishing apparatus for spherical fruits or fruits according to claim 1 or 2, which is configured to reduce unevenness in the polishing and enhance the polishing effect .