JPH0573370B2 - - Google Patents

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION A. Purpose of the invention (industrial field of application) The present invention is an apparatus for opening the head in processing squid. More specifically, the present invention relates to an apparatus that automatically fixes and places the head of a squid connected to its legs, cuts it open vertically with a head opening member, and automatically serves the squid's head together with its legs for consumption.

(Prior art) Conventionally, a cuttlefish holder is installed on a table that rotates intermittently, and the cuttlefish is held in the holder to be used as a leg resection station, a separation station for the body and internal organs, a removal station for the shell etc. from the body, and a post-trimming station. Japanese Patent Publication No. 1-49448 discloses a trimming device that sequentially transfers a cylinder removal station, etc. and automatically performs some processing in this process.

(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) However, in the above-mentioned device, since the leg resection station is equipped with a blade that separates the head from the leg, the squid's head is separated from the leg and discarded together with the internal organs. If the squid's beak is removed, the squid's head, which is just as delicious as the legs, cannot be used.

The present invention was conceived in view of this current situation,
The goal is to automatically cut a cuttlefish's head open vertically so that its beak can be seen, leaving the head connected to its legs, and then automatically edible the squid's head along with its legs.

B. Structure of the Invention (Means for Solving the Problems) The squid head opening device according to the present invention includes a fixing means for fixing the squid's head so that it does not move, and a means for fixing the squid's head so as to extend vertically across the squid's head. This problem is solved by a configuration that includes a head-opening member and an operation means for advancing the head-opening member until it reaches the beak inside the head and returning it to a standby position.

The means for fixing the squid's head in this device is to fix the squid's head connected to the legs so that it does not move when cut open, and the head and internal organs are sandwiched between a receiver and a holding body, or a pair of squid The squid's head is held between the left and right sides by the holding body, and the squid's head is securely fixed without interfering with the cut of the opening member, which will be described later.It is also possible to use other devices other than those mentioned above, as long as they function similarly. .

When the head of the squid is fixed by this fixing means, the body of the squid is held by the gripping means in a position where it does not interfere with the opening member of the head.

The squid head opening member is a device that allows the squid's head to be cut open vertically so that the beak (commonly known as the crow) inside can be seen through, using fixed, rotating, or vibrating blades, hydraulic cutters, etc. These are operated by operating means to be described later to perform the incision of the head.

The operating means for the head opening member holds the head opening member at a standby position until the head of the squid is fixed by the gripping means, and when the squid is fixed, the head opening member is extended to perform the cutting. Select and use cylinders, pinion racks, cams, cranks, feed screws, etc. as appropriate.

(Function) In the squid head opening device of the present invention constructed as described above, when the squid body is inserted into the support member of the gripping means on the squid body side, the legs and head of the squid are in front of the fixing means. Since it is supported by the support body so as to hang down, in this state, if the control body is actuated by the operating means to suppress the barrel, the barrel will be held outside the operating range of the head opening member described later. Therefore, when the restraining body in the head fixing means is closed by the operating means, the restraining body is sandwiched between the squid's head and the internal organs with the receiver, and the squid's head is fixed so that it does not move.

Next, when the head-opening member is extended to the squid's head which is fixed by the operating means, the head-opening member cuts in parallel to the axis of the squid's head and cuts it open vertically so that the beak inside the head can be seen. from,
At this time, the head opening member is pulled back to the standby position by the operating means to complete the head opening.The head of the squid opened in this way will be separated from the body along with the internal organs in a later process, so it is removed from the internal organs. By cutting the squid apart and removing the beak from the head, the head and legs of the squid can be eaten.

(Example) Hereinafter, an example of the squid head opening device according to the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

In Fig. 6 of the drawing, reference numeral 1 denotes a turntable serving as a transfer means, which is rotated intermittently at fixed time intervals by a known intermittent operating means (not shown), and a squid gripping means to be described later is used to supply squid as shown in the figure. Part a. Open head part b. Separated parts of the torso and internal organs c. Body opening part d. Leave the legs and internal organs separated for the required time,
During this time, processing is performed to proceed to the next part.

Reference numerals 2 and 3 denote a support body and a presser body as means for gripping the squid body a, and two sets of each are installed together, and the support body 2 has two sets as shown in the squid feeding part a in Fig. 6. are installed at intervals that suit the squid body a,
As shown in FIG. 1, each is attached to the turning table 1 at a predetermined interval by a rotating piece 4, so that the joint between the body a and the internal organ b is accommodated between the two supports 2, and Due to the rotation of the rotating piece 4, the distance between the tips of the two supports 2 narrows when the body a is inserted, making it easier to insert the body a, and expands after insertion to support the body a. The holding body 3 is attached to the upper side of the turning table 1 so that it can be rotated vertically by a horizontal shaft 5 as shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, and by rotating downward. A squid body a is held between the support body 2,
By rotating upward, it separates from the trunk a and releases the grip,
The cylinder a can be easily removed from the support body 2, and the support body 2 and the restraint body 3 are each provided with appropriate anti-slip means.

6 is attached to each of the aforementioned rotating pieces 4,
This is an opening/closing scale that opens and closes the intervals between the tips of the support body 2, and each tip is bent symmetrically inward as shown in FIG. There is.

Reference numeral 7 denotes an operation panel that moves forward and backward in the diametrical direction on the turning table 1 guided by a guide 8, and below it, as shown in FIG. Attach one closing roller 9 of body 2,
The opening roller 10 of the support 2 is located outside the bent portion 6'.
By attaching two of them, the receiving roller 11 attached to the operation panel 7 can be moved to the retracting cam 12 shown in FIG.
When the closing roller 9 is pulled inward by the bending portion 6'
In order to widen the gap, the gap between the ends of the support body 2 is pinched, and when the receiving roller 11 is pushed outward by the push-out cam 13 shown in FIG. The distance between the tips of the body 2 is widened.

Reference numerals 14 and 15 denote a rack and pinion as means for opening and closing the suppressor 3, and the rack 14 is a sliding piece 17 that moves back and forth in the diametrical direction along the guide 16 on the lower side of the turning board 1, as shown in FIG. The pinion 15 is attached to the lower side of the turning table 1 so as to operate integrally with the transmission lever 18.

The transmission lever 18 is connected by a rod 20 to a passive lever 19 fixed to the same horizontal shaft 5 as the suppressor 3, and a roller 21 is attached to the inner end of the rack 14.
is engaged with the push-out cam 23 fixed to the frame 22 as shown in FIG.
By connecting the spring 24 which pulls inward, the retainer 3 is pressed against the support 2 by the force of the spring 24 and opens away from the support 2 only when the cam 23 acts on the roller 21. It is arranged like this.

Reference numerals 25 and 26 are a receiver and a holding member as means for fixing the squid head c, and the above-mentioned gripping means 2 and 3 for the body a.
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, two sets of receivers 25 are attached to the rotary piece 4 on the lower side of the outer periphery of the turning table 1, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. The gripping means 2 and 3 receive the rear side of the squid head c hanging from the body a of the squid to be gripped, near the internal organs b, and the holding body 26 has a vertical shaft 27 whose base is provided on the outer circumferential side of the turning table 1. The head c is fitted into the head C so that it can be freely rotated in the front and rear directions, and when the head is rotated forward, it opens away from the receiver 25 to accept the head c, and when it is rotated backward, it approaches the receiver 25 and is moved between the two. It is designed to hold the head c.

Reference numeral 28 denotes a pinion attached to the base of the above-mentioned holding body 26, and a rack connected to this pinion as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 to a piece 30 that moves forward and backward along the guide 29 on the lower side of the turning table 1. A receiving roller 32 is attached to the rear lower side of the piece metal 30, and a retracting cam 33 fixed to the frame 22 as shown in FIG. 34, the receiving roller 32
This causes the rack 3 to engage the cam 33.
1 is pushed inward, the pinion 28 rotates inward to open the presser body 26 as shown in FIG. As the squid is pulled out, the pinion 28 rotates outward to close the restraining body 26 as shown in FIG. It is designed so that it can be held in place.

Reference numeral 35 denotes a circular end face cam that gives the above-mentioned suppressor body 26 an upward and downward movement as it rotates, and a fourth cam is provided on the cam surface.
As shown in FIG. 5, the lifting pin 36 at the base of the suppressor 26 is engaged through the pinion 28, and when the suppressor 26 is in the open state, the lifting pin 36 is at a low point on the cam surface. Since the holding member 26 is held in the lowered position as shown in FIG. 4, when the holding member 26 is closed, the squid body a will not be caught between it and the support member 22 and damaged.

However, when the presser body 26 passes under the support body 2, the lifting pin 36 climbs up the slope of the cam 35 and reaches a high place, and the presser body 26 is placed in the raised position shown in FIG. It is pressed between it and internal organ b.

Reference numeral 37 denotes a stopper which is projected from inside the tip side of the above-mentioned restraining body 26 as shown in FIGS. Engage the outside of the head c
The squid head c is prevented from being pushed outward, and the squid head c is held in the center of the receiver 25 and the suppressor 26.

38 is a knife used as a member to open the head of squid;
As shown in the figure, it is preferable to use a thin circular cutter supported by a holder 39 and rotated by an air motor 40 as shown in FIG. A pair of sliding rods 41 are attached to the holding body 39, and these are supported by a guide 43 on a base plate 42 disposed at an upward slope on the outside of the turning table 1 so as to be able to move forward and backward.

Reference numeral 44 denotes a cylinder as an operating means for the cutter 38, and as shown in FIGS. 2 and 6, the above-mentioned guide 4
By connecting the rod 45 to the holder 39 of the cutter 38, when the holder 39 is fed out by the cylinder 44, the cutter 38 cuts into the squid's head c until it reaches the beak inside. The head is cut open so that the beak can be seen, and when the cut is finished, it is returned by a cylinder 44 and is placed on standby at a distance from the head c.The knife 38 described above may be continuously rotated, but You can save power by rotating only when cutting and stopping when waiting.

Reference numeral 46 denotes a screw for adjusting the slope of the base plate 42. As shown in FIG. 47, two links 49,
50 is screwed into a female thread 51, and by changing the direction of rotation, the female thread 51 is advanced or retreated, thereby changing the included angle of the two links 49, 50, and cutting tool 38 against squid head c. Adjust the cut so that it is appropriate.

C. Effects of the invention The squid head opening device of the present invention as described above has the following features:
The head that connects to the legs is cut open vertically so that the beak can be seen, and the process of consuming the squid's head and legs is automatically performed, so if this device is set on a turning machine or conveyor, it requires only a few workers. This allows a large amount of squid to be processed in a short period of time, greatly reducing processing costs.

If the head of the squid is fixed by the gripping means and the head opening member is cut into the head to open the head, the position and condition of the squid will be set to the optimum conditions for removing the beak. It is easy to perform, facilitates subsequent processing and processing, and is effective in improving product quality and yield.

The time required for processing is short, and there are few opportunities for the squid to come into contact with human hands or the outside air, so deterioration of freshness and bacterial contamination during processing are suppressed, which is effective in maintaining product quality.

It has the following unique effects.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an embodiment of a squid head opening device according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a side view of the same. FIG. 3 is a side view showing the operating means of the trunk-side gripping means in the same as above. FIGS. 4 and 5 are side views showing the operating means of the head-side gripping means. FIG. 6 is a plan view of a processing apparatus in which it is desired to incorporate the apparatus according to the present invention. FIG. 7 is a plan view showing each cam provided under the turning table in the same. c...Squid head, b...Squid internal organs, 25,2
6... Head fixing means, 38... Head opening member, 44
... Same operation means as above.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A fixing means for fixing the squid's head so that it does not move, a head opening member provided so as to run vertically across the fixed squid's head, and a head opening member that is advanced until it reaches the beak within the squid's head. A squid head opening device characterized by comprising an operating means for returning the squid to a standby position.