JP3531124B2 - Method of distributing and supplying processed tea leaves in tea making machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[Object of the invention]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for distributing and supplying processed tea leaves which have been subjected to medium rubbing by a medium rubbing machine to tea brewing machines in a tea brewing machine. The present invention relates to a method for distributing and supplying processed tea leaves in a tea-making fine rubbing machine set so that most of the processed tea leaves are processed tea leaves having an optimum processing weight in the massage pot.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The weight of processed tea leaves for a batch of tea rubbing machines does not always change to a constant value. This is due to the fact that the dryness of the processed tea leaves fluctuates depending on the harvesting time, variety, etc. of the processed tea leaves, and the water content, the bulk, etc. of the processed tea leaves are not uniform. Therefore, when the weight of the processed tea leaves supplied to the input pool in the tea making machine is constant, residual tea leaves that cannot be divided by the number of input pools to be distributed are inevitably generated.

[0003] However, if all of the remaining tea leaves that are generated are supplied to the input pool to which the processed tea leaves are distributed and supplied, the processing range of the massage pot corresponding to the input pool is significantly exceeded. It will be. Therefore, the fine kneading in the kneading pot is not sufficiently performed, and as a result, the processed tea leaves that have been kneaded and insufficiently dried are taken out.

On the other hand, it is also conceivable to supply the remaining tea leaves to a charging pool corresponding to another empty kneading pot. However than the weight of other processing tea leaves weight of the residual tea leaves were partitioned, if much lighter, it is impossible to perform fine揉processing in other processing tea leaves identical to the conditions and partitioned. In other words, if the refined processing is performed under the same conditions as the other processed tea leaves to which the residual tea leaves are distributed, the residual tea leaves are excessively rubbed, resulting in the processing tea leaves having lost commercial value being taken out. I will.

Therefore, recently, several improvements have been made over such treatment of residual tea leaves, one of which is disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 4-262714, "Quantification of Tea Leaves in Hopper of Tea Making Machine". The method described in claim 3 in the claims of "distribution method". This was equally distributed to the finely divided hopper (corresponding to the input pool in the present specification) to which the remaining tea leaves were previously distributed, so that the weight of the processed tea leaves in all the finely divided hoppers became constant. Things.

However, according to this method, the weight of the processed tea leaves supplied to the respective massage pots is not constant, and fluctuates due to the difference in the weight of the processed tea leaves supplied from the tea brewing machine. Therefore, in order to obtain the optimum processing state under such conditions, it is necessary to modify the setting of the conditions of the fine rubbing processing each time according to the weight of the processed tea leaves supplied to the kneading pot. Also, the massage pot has an optimal processed tea leaf processing weight corresponding to the size of the massage pot, etc., but under the condition where the weight of the processed tea leaves supplied to the massage pot fluctuates as described above, it is not necessarily preferable. The processing state cannot be obtained, and the quality of the processed tea leaves also fluctuates.

[0007] Further, when the weight of the processed tea leaves supplied to the kneading kettle is an optimum weight corresponding to the kneading pot, the processed tea leaves are automatically kneaded according to the preset kneading conditions. The tea leaves are processed, but when the weight of the processed tea leaves is other than that, fine kneading is performed by manual operation while checking the processing state with an operator attached to the kneading pot. Therefore, if the number of such kneading pots to which the worker must attach is large, the labor of the worker becomes large and improvement in productivity cannot be expected.

[0008]

[Technical matters to be solved] The present invention has been devised in view of such background, and based on that recognition. An object of the present invention is to propose a method for distributing and supplying processed tea leaves in a novel tea making machine that attempts to solve the above problems by adjusting the weight of the processed tea leaves to be distributed and selecting the input pool to be distributed.

[0009]

Configuration of the Invention

Means for Achieving the Object: In the method for distributing and supplying processed tea leaves in the tea brewing machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, the processed tea leaves subjected to medium rubbing by the medium brewing machine are distributed and supplied to the respective massage pots in the tea brewing machine. in the method, the each揉釜 is turned pools provided respectively corresponding thereto, pressurized
In supplying tea leaves, first, a tea rubbing machine
The total weight W of the processed tea leaves and the optimal processing weight of the kneading pot
Based on information such as the basic distribution weight w ₀ shown , the number of input pools
Determines N and weight Δw of remaining tea leaves remaining after distribution
In this case, the weight Δw of the remaining tea leaves is the basic distribution weight w
Be sure to set the weight to less than ₀ and calculate the numerical value
Processing tea leaves into the designated input pool based on
The distribution weight w _{0 is} distributed and supplied at a time, and after the basic distribution.
The remaining tea leaves are further divided equally by the distribution number n specified separately
And added to the input pool that already contains processed tea leaves
In this case, the number of distributions n is determined.
After all, while keeping the value as small as possible,
The final distribution of the distribution weight w ₀ were added distributor weight [Delta] w ₀ of the remaining tea leaves
Set so that the weight w ₁ may fall within the processing range of揉釜
Processed tea leaves after the middle rubbing process
It is characterized by being distributed and supplied to each massage pot .

The method for distributing and supplying processed tea leaves in the tea brewing machine according to claim 2 is a method for distributing and supplying processed tea leaves subjected to medium rubbing by a tea brewing crusher to the respective massage pots in the tea brewing and rubbing machine. wherein each揉釜provided turned pool corresponding thereto, respectively, minute processing tea leaves
When distributing, first add a batch of tea rubbing machine
Basic weight indicating the total weight W of the tea leaves and the optimal processing weight of the kneading pot
Based on information such as distribution weight w ₀ , the number N of input pools and distribution
The remaining weight of the remaining tea leaves Δw is determined.
In this case, the weight Δw of the remaining tea leaves is less than the basic distribution weight w _0.
And set the weight based on the calculated value.
And distribute the processed tea leaves to the designated input pool.
w While distributing and supplying by ₀ , the remaining tea leaves after the basic distribution
Therefore, this weight Δw is within the processable range of the kneading pot.
If the remaining tea leaves are not yet
Finished the middle rubbing process so that it could be put into another input pool
It is characterized in that processed tea leaves are distributed and supplied to each kneading pot . It is an object of the present invention to achieve the object by using the configuration of the invention described in each of the claims.

[0011]

In other words, the method for distributing and supplying processed tea leaves in the tea making and milling machine according to the first aspect of the present invention is configured as described above . As a result, the kneading pot supplied with the processed tea leaves having the basic distribution weight is automatically kneaded according to the preset kneading conditions. Therefore, it is only necessary to adjust the conditions for fine kneading only for the kneading pot supplied with processed tea leaves having a weight different from the basic distribution weight. Also according to the weight of the residual tea leaves, by appropriately selecting the number of turned pool distribution, supply amount of the processing tea leaves proper weight without departing from the processable range of the揉釜can be set. Furthermore, the weight of the remaining tea leaves is always less than or equal to the basic distribution weight, and also contributes to determining the number of input pools according to the weight of the processed tea leaves for one batch during the tea making rubbing machine. Furthermore, the selection of the above-mentioned input pool will be performed ideally, and the weight of the processed tea leaves supplied to the kneading pot will be appropriate, and the quality of the processed tea leaves to be finely kneaded will be above a certain level Is good. Furthermore, the weight of the processed tea leaves supplied to the other part of the initially designated input pool is always appropriate, and the fine kneading by the kneading pot corresponding to the input pool is also performed favorably.

[0012] The method for distributing and supplying processed tea leaves in the tea making and milling machine according to the second aspect of the present invention is configured as described above .
The weight of the construction residue tea leaves, slightly applicable if lighter than the basic distribution by weight, the fine揉machining less unchanged conditions Sei揉processing conditions are set based on the basic distribution weight in this case It is possible to do.

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A method for distributing and supplying processed tea leaves in a tea making and rubbing machine of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. The method for distributing and supplying processed tea leaves of the present invention comprises
This is applied to the transport path 1 for transporting the processed tea leaves A subjected to the medium rubbing process to the tea making / rubbing machine 3. The method for distributing and supplying processed tea leaves according to the present invention includes the initial information set in advance and the weighing pool 11 provided in the middle of the transport path 1.
Based on the measurement information measured by the above, and taking into account the selection information determined by referring to the above measurement information and the like, the optimum distribution and supply according to the weight of the processed tea leaves A taken out from the tea maker 2 The purpose is to achieve it.

Hereinafter, the configuration will be specifically described.
First, in the middle of the transport path 1, as described above, the measuring pool 1
1 is provided. The measuring pool 11 measures the weight of the processed tea leaves A to be conveyed, and calculates the weight of the processed tea leaves A to be supplied to one of the input pools 31 in the tea making / massaging machine 3 to be supplied. The function of measuring the weight of the remaining tea leaves a that cannot be divided is transmitted to the control device 4 described later as measurement information. Therefore, one input pool 3 is set in the measuring pool 11.
A storage hopper 12 that can store the processed tea leaves A to be supplied to the hopper 1
And a weighing scale 13 for measuring the weight of the processed tea leaves A stored in the storage hopper 12. In the present embodiment, an example in which a load cell is used as the weighing scale 13 is shown as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and weighing scales 13 having various mechanisms can be used. For example, in addition to this, a balance-like weight scale 13 using a weight can also be used.

The processed tea leaves A of one input pool 31 measured by the measuring pool 11 are distributed and supplied to the specified input pool 31 in the specified number. In addition, the remaining tea leaves a having a weight less than one input pool 31 are:
It is determined by the control device 4 according to the magnitude of the weight, and is further evenly distributed with the specified distribution number, and is additionally supplied to the input pool 31 in which the processed tea leaves A are already stored, or the processed tea leaves A Other input pool 3 not accommodated
1 is supplied with all of the remaining tea leaves a .

In the following two cases, specific values are set and the remaining tea leaves a are distributed and added to the input pool 31, and the remaining tea leaves a are all input to another input pool 31. Will be described separately. (I) The case where the remaining tea leaves are distributed and additionally added to the input pool, that is, the case where the weight of the remaining tea leaves a is too small to be processed by one kneading pot 30 in the tea making / massaging machine 3. Here, the state of the initial distribution of the processed tea leaves A before the processing of the remaining tea leaves a will be described. In the following section (ii), the description will be repeated, and therefore, only the processing of the remaining tea leaves a will be described.

Prior to the following description, reference numerals and meanings of terms used hereafter will be described first. “W” means the weight of the processed tea leaves for one batch of the rubbing machine during tea making, that is, the total weight of the processed tea leaves A processed and taken out in one rubbing cylinder 20. Therefore, the numerical value fluctuates depending on the input amount into the tea making kneader 2 and the processing situation. “W ₀ ” means the basic distribution weight of the processed tea leaves. This is determined by the size and the like of the kneading pot 30 in the tea-making kneading machine 3.
Is the optimum weight of the processed tea leaves A to be processed, and is input to the control device 4 as initial information. Therefore, it becomes a constant.

"N" means the number of input pools initially specified. This is a numerical value obtained according to the following equation 1, and is set on condition that the weight Δw of the remaining tea leaves described later is smaller than the basic distribution weight w ₀ of the processed tea leaves.

[0019]

## EQU1 ## W−w ₀ · N = Δw (where Δw <w ₀ )

"N ₁ " means the final number of input pools.
In the case of this item (i), the final input pool number N ₁ is equal to the number N of the initially specified input pools. In the case of the following item (ii), the following expression 2 is obtained.

[0021]

## EQU2 ## N ₁ = N + 1

“Δw” means the weight of the remaining tea leaves, that is, the total weight of the remaining tea leaves a measured by the measuring pool 11. The condition is that the weight Δw of the remaining tea leaves is smaller than the basic distribution weight w ₀ of the processed tea leaves. “N” means the distribution number of the remaining tea leaves. This is determined by the relationship between the magnitude of the weight Δw of the remaining tea leaves and the processing capacity of the massage pot 30, and is calculated by the control device 4 or specified as selection information by the operator's selection. The processing capacity of the kneading pot 30 means a processable range in which the kneading pot 30 can perform fine kneading, that is, a processing weight range of the processed tea leaf A capable of obtaining a processed tea leaf A of a certain level or more. Is what you do.

“Δw ₀ ” means the distribution weight of the remaining tea leaves, that is, the weight calculated by dividing the weight Δw of the remaining tea leaves by the distribution number n of the remaining tea leaves. “W ₁ ” means the final distribution weight of the processed tea leaves. Incidentally if this section (i) is the table below Equation 3, the following Equation 4 in the case the next section of (ii).

[0024]

## EQU3 ## w ₁ = w ₀ + Δw ₀

[0025]

## EQU4 ## w ₁ = Δw

A description will be given below with specific numerical values. Here, the weight W of the processed tea leaves for one batch of the tea rubbing machine is 34.
The case where the basic distribution weight w ₀ of the processed tea leaves is set to 8 kg in kg will be described as an example. For the following description, refer to FIG. First, the number N of the initially designated input pools is determined. Equation 1 is used to determine N, and N = 4. In addition, the weight Δw of the remaining tea leaves is obtained from Expression 1 as Δw = 34 kg−8 kg × 4 = 2 kg.

Next, the distribution number n of the remaining tea leaves is determined. It is desirable that the distribution number n of the remaining tea leaves is as small as possible. At the same time, when setting the distribution number n of the remaining tea leaves, the processable range of the kneading pot 30 must be considered. Incidentally, the processable range of the kneading pot 30 is, assuming that the optimum processing weight set from the capacity of the kneading pot 30 and the like is 100, as an example, increases by 1 to 1.5% for the larger one and 2-3 for the smaller one. Reduction, ie 70% -1 at maximum
It is in the range of 15%.

Based on this, the basic distribution weight w of the processed tea leaves
If the processable range of the kneading pot 30 in the case of this embodiment in which _{0 is set} to 8 kg is calculated, it is 5.6 kg to 9.2 kg. Therefore, in the present embodiment in which the weight Δw of the remaining tea leaves is 2 kg, if all of them are supplied to one of the input pools 31, the final distribution weight w ₁ of the processed tea leaves becomes w ₁ = 8 kg + 2 kg = 10 kg by the above equation (3). And the processing range of the kneading pot 30 is exceeded.

Next, when the distribution number n of the remaining tea leaves is set to 2 and the final distribution weight w ₁ of the processed tea leaves is obtained, the distribution weight Δw ₀ of the remaining tea leaves is 1 kg, and w ₁ = 8 kg + 1 kg = 9 k
g. Since w ₁ = 9 kg is within the processable range of the kneading pot 30 and is the minimum distribution number, the distribution number n of the remaining tea leaves is n
= 2.

Thus, processed tea leaves A of W = 34 kg are:
8 kg, 8 kg, 9 kg, 9 kg of final distribution weight w ₁
By this, it is determined that the distribution is supplied to the four input pools 31 specified by the final input pool number N ₁ = 4.

(Ii) When all the remaining tea leaves are put into another input pool, that is, the weight Δw of the remaining tea leaves is the basic distribution weight w of the processed tea leaves
_This method is used when there is not much difference from ₀ . Here, the weight W of the processed tea leaves for one batch of the kneading machine during tea making is 31
The case where the basic distribution weight w ₀ of the processed tea leaves is set to 8 kg in kg will be described as an example. Please refer to FIG. 4 in the following description.

First, the number N of the initially designated input pools is determined. From Equation 1, N = 3 is obtained. According to Equation 1, the weight Δw of the remaining tea leaves is also Δw = 31 kg−8 kg × 3 = 7.
kg. Here, since Δw = 7 kg is within the range of 5.6 kg to 9.2 kg, which is the processable range of the kneading pot 30, it is not supplied to the input pool 31, and the processed tea leaves A are still stored. It is determined that no other input pool 31 is to be supplied.

Thus, processed tea leaves A of W = 31 kg are
8kg, 8kg, 8kg, 7kg each final distribution weight w ₁
, The final input pool number N ₁ = 4 (N ₁
= 4) to be distributed and supplied to the four input pools 31 designated. In addition, selection of the input pool 31 to which the processed tea leaves A are distributed and supplied is performed after confirming whether or not each massage pot 30 corresponding to the input pool 31 is in a receiving state (a state in which the processed tea leaves A are not stored). As described above, the operator designates the information as selection information in principle. However, by providing an appropriate sensor for detecting the presence or absence of the processed tea leaves A in the kneading pot 30, the information is sent to the control device 4, whereby the input pool 31 for distributing and supplying the processed tea leaves A is automatically selected. It is also possible.

[0034]

The method for distributing and supplying processed tea leaves in the tea brewing machine according to the present invention has the above-described structure. With such a structure, the following various effects are exhibited. You. That originating in claim 1, wherein
According to the description, the kneading pot 30 supplied with the processed tea leaves A having the basic distribution weight is automatically kneaded in accordance with preset kneading conditions. Therefore, it is only necessary to adjust the conditions of the fine kneading process for the kneading pot 30 to which the processed tea leaves A having a weight different from the basic distribution weight is supplied. In addition, by appropriately selecting the number of the input pools 31 to be distributed according to the weight of the remaining tea leaves a, the supply amount of the processed tea leaves A having an appropriate weight without departing from the processable range of the massage pot 30 can be set. Furthermore, the weight of the remaining tea leaves a is always equal to or less than the basic distribution weight, and also contributes to determining the number of the input pools 31 according to the weight of the processed tea leaves A for one batch of the tea rubbing machine 2. Furthermore, the selection of the input pool 31 is ideally performed, and the weight of the processed tea leaves A supplied to the kneading pot 30 becomes appropriate, so that the quality of the processed tea leaves A to be finely kneaded is improved. Is also better than a certain level.
Furthermore, the weight of the processed tea leaves A supplied to the other part of the initially designated input pool 31 is always appropriate, and the fine kneading by the kneader 30 corresponding to the input pool 31 is also performed favorably. become.

Further , according to the second aspect of the present invention, this configuration can be applied when the weight of the remaining tea leaves a is slightly smaller than the basic distribution weight. In such a case, the setting is made based on the basic distribution weight. It is possible to perform the fine rubbing processing under conditions that are not so different from the fine rubbing processing conditions. And the effect brought by such a configuration of each claim acts synergistically, so that the distribution and supply of the processed tea leaves A is not performed uniquely, but the total weight and the processing of the processed tea leaves A to be distributed Taking into account the capacity of the kneading pot 31 that supplies the tea leaves A, the optimum number can be distributed and supplied to the optimal input pool 31, thereby efficiently producing processed tea leaves A having a certain level of quality or higher. It becomes possible.

[Brief description of the drawings]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing, in association with each other, a middle tea making machine and a fine tea making machine which are parts to which a method for distributing and supplying processed tea leaves of the present invention is applied, and a transport route connecting these two and an input / output relationship of a control device in association with each other.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged side view showing the tea making and massaging machine, the tea making and massaging machine, and a transport route.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing one embodiment of the distribution and supply of processed tea leaves by the method for distributing and supplying processed tea leaves of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Conveyance path 2 Tea making middle kneading machine 3 Tea making fine kneading machine 4 Control device 11 Measuring pool 12 Storage hopper 13 Weight scale 20 Kneading drum 30 Kneading pot 31 Input pool A Processing tea leaves a Remaining tea leaves N Number of initially specified input pools N ₁ Final Number of input pools n Number of distributions of residual tea leaves W Weight of processed tea leaves for one batch in the tea making middle machine w ₀ Basic distribution weight of processed tea leaves w ₁ Final distribution weight of processed tea leaves Δw Weight of residual tea leaves Δw ₀ Distribution weight of residual tea leaves

Continuation of the front page (58) Field surveyed (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) A23F 3/06-3/12 G01G 13/00-13/04

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] The method according to claim 1] processing tea leaves subjected to the medium揉processed by揉機in tea, in the method distributing supplied to each揉釜in tea seminal揉機, wherein each揉釜is provided poured pool corresponding to each It is and, when the supply is processed tea leaves, firstly, tea during揉機one
Total weight W of processed tea leaves for batch and optimal processing weight of kneading pot
Based on information such as the basic distribution weight w ₀
Determine the number N and the weight Δw of the remaining tea leaves remaining after distribution.
In this case, the weight Δw of the remaining tea leaves is the basic distribution weight.
so as to set a weight of less than w _0, based on the numerical value indexing, and processing tea leaves, it has been designated flood
With the basic distribution weight w ₀ distributed and supplied to the input pool
For the remaining tea leaves after the basic distribution , the distribution number specified separately
n more equally, and the input that already contains the processed tea leaves
It is to be added to the pool at this time,
In determining n, keep the value as small as possible
Also add the distribution weight Δw ₀ of the remaining tea leaves to the basic distribution weight w _0.
The final dispensing weight w ₁ obtained falls within the processable range of the kneader.
As set so that it additionally introduced, so as to distribute and supply the processed tea leaves having been subjected to the medium揉process each揉釜
A method for distributing and supplying processed tea leaves in a tea making machine. 2. A method processing tea leaves subjected to the medium揉processed by揉機in tea, in the method distributing supplied to each揉釜in tea seminal揉機, wherein each揉釜is provided poured pool corresponding to each In distributing the processed tea leaves, first, a tea brewing machine
Total weight W of processed tea leaves for batch and optimal processing weight of kneading pot
Based on information such as the basic distribution weight w ₀
Determine the number N and the weight Δw of the remaining tea leaves remaining after distribution.
At this time, the weight Δw of the remaining tea leaves is set to a weight that is less than the basic distribution weight w ₀ , and the processed tea leaves are set to the designated throwing amount based on the calculated numerical value.
With the basic distribution weight w ₀ distributed and supplied to the input pool
In addition, for the remaining tea leaves after the basic distribution, this weight Δw is
If it is within the processable range, all of the remaining tea leaves are still processed
Put the tea into another input pool that does not contain tea leaves
The processed tea leaves after the middle rubbing process are distributed and supplied to each rubbing pot
A method for distributing and supplying processed tea leaves in a tea making machine, characterized in that: