JP2004350617A - Apparatus and method for treating intestine of livestock - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To continuously and automatically carry out a range of treatments such as washing, removal of fat, formation of cord and incision to large intestines, and the like, of cows. <P>SOLUTION: The apparatus for treating intestine of livestock is composed of a guide pipe 30 inserted into the intestine, guiding the intestine from the inside and jetting washing water into the intestine, conveying mechanisms 50 and 60 for automatically conveying the intestine while nipping the intestine in cooperation with the guide pipe 30, a fat-removing mechanism 40 for automatically removing the fat attached around the intestine in a state in which the intestine is conveyed by the conveying mechanisms 50 and 60 and an incising mechanism 70, or the like, for automatically incising the intestine from which the fat is removed by the fat-removing mechanism 40 in a state in which the intestine is conveyed by the conveying mechanism 60. As a result, since large intestines of cows are continuously and automatically subjected to a range of treatments such as washing, removal of fat, formation of strings and incision, load on operators is reduced and treating time is shortened. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a livestock intestinal treatment apparatus and a processing method for continuously performing processes such as washing, stringing, removing fat, incision, and winding on the intestine of livestock, for example, the large intestine of cattle. .
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a livestock intestinal treatment device that performs washing and fat removal processing, the large intestine of cattle wrapped in fat is placed on a sink, a washing nozzle is inserted into one end opening of the large intestine, and the surroundings are prevented from coming off. In the clamped state, washing water is injected into the large intestine, the contents are discharged from the other end opening of the large intestine, and the operator uses a gun-type air nozzle to blow high-speed air around the large intestine to remove fat ( A method of peeling a fat layer) is known (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0003]
In addition, as a livestock intestine processing device that performs incision and washing processing, a large intestine of a cow is spirally wound along a guide provided on a rotating drum, and has the same speed as a guide that changes according to the rotation of the rotating drum. There is known a method in which a cutter and a tray are moved to cut the large intestine, and at the same time, washing water is sprayed on the cut large intestine to wash out the contents (for example, see Patent Document 2).
[0004]
Further, as a livestock intestine processing device for performing incision and washing processing, the intestine inserted in the guide rod is transported while being held by a gear and a transfer belt while being cut by the rotary blade, and the contents are spouted by the guide rod. It is known that the washing water is washed away by washing water ejected from the apparatus (for example, see Patent Document 3).
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2002-58418
[Patent Document 2]
JP 2001-112408 A
[Patent Document 3]
JP-A-7-289148
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, in each of the above-mentioned processing apparatuses, only processing of cleaning and fat removal or only processing of incision and cleaning is performed, and a series of processing such as cleaning, fat removal, and incision is performed continuously and continuously. It cannot be done automatically.
That is, in the processing apparatus disclosed in Patent Literature 1, the fat is simply removed by injecting washing water from one end opening of the large intestine to wash out the contents, and the fat removal processing is performed manually by an operator using an air nozzle. Yes, the work is hard work, and the productivity is low.
Similarly, in the processing apparatus disclosed in Patent Literature 2, the fat removal operation must be performed manually using some means, and the burden on the operator is not eliminated.
Furthermore, in the processing apparatus disclosed in Patent Document 3, it is necessary to similarly perform the work of removing the fat layer manually and employ a gear or the like as the intestinal transfer mechanism. There is a possibility that scars and the like are left and the product value of the intestine is reduced.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and at the same time, cleans the intestines (such as the large intestine) of livestock in a lump state and removes fat without deteriorating quality. It is an object of the present invention to provide a livestock intestine processing apparatus and a processing method capable of continuously and automatically performing a series of processes such as incision and further winding.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The livestock intestine treatment apparatus according to the present invention is a guide pipe that is inserted into the intestine to guide the intestine from the inside and ejects a washing solution into the intestine, and automatically conveys the intestine in cooperation with the guide pipe. A transport mechanism, a fat removal mechanism that automatically removes fat adhering around the intestine while the intestine is transported by the transport mechanism, and a fat removal mechanism that removes fat by the fat removal mechanism while the intestine is transported by the transport mechanism And an incision mechanism for automatically incising the intestine.
According to this configuration, the cleaning liquid (for example, from the guide pipe) is inserted into the one end opening of the intestine (for example, cattle large intestine) into which the fat has adhered, and the guide pipe is inserted and held by the transport mechanism. When the washing water is supplied, the intestine is washed and the contents flow out from the opening at the other end of the intestine. Then, by driving the transport mechanism, the fat removing mechanism, and the incision mechanism, the intestine is automatically transported, the fat adhering to the surroundings is removed, and the intestine is cut into a string, followed by incision. As described above, a series of processes such as intestinal washing, fat removal, stringing, incision, and the like are performed continuously and automatically, so that the burden on the operator is reduced and the processing time is shortened.
[0009]
In addition, the livestock intestine treatment device according to the present invention is a guide pipe that is inserted into the intestine from which fat has been removed, guides the intestine from the inside, and ejects a washing solution into the intestine, and cooperates with the guide pipe to remove the intestine. It is characterized by having a transport mechanism for automatically transporting the intestine while sandwiching it, and an incision mechanism for automatically incising the intestine while the intestine is transported by the transport mechanism.
According to this configuration, in a state where the guide pipe is inserted into one end opening of a string-shaped intestine (for example, cattle large intestine or the like) from which fat has been removed and nipped by the transport mechanism, the cleaning liquid (for example, , Washing water), the intestine is washed, and the contents flow out from the other end opening of the intestine. Then, by driving the transport mechanism and the incision mechanism, the intestine is automatically transported and incised. As described above, since a series of processes such as intestinal washing and incision are performed continuously and automatically, the burden on the operator is reduced and the processing time is shortened.
[0010]
In the configurations of the above two inventions, a sink for temporarily storing the intestine, and a frame for holding the sink, the guide pipe, the transport mechanism, the fat removing mechanism, and the incision mechanism, or the guide pipe, the transport mechanism , And a holding member that integrally holds the incision mechanism, and the holding member is supported by the frame so as to be horizontally movable relative to the sink.
According to this configuration, by moving the holding member with respect to the frame, the guide pipe, the transport mechanism, the fat removing mechanism and the incision mechanism, or the guide pipe, the transport mechanism, and the incision mechanism are moved in a horizontal plane with respect to the sink. Therefore, the intestine can be easily fitted and fed into the guide pipe without storing the washing liquid in the sink. In addition, since the washing liquid is not stored in the sink, it is possible to prevent intestinal quality deterioration and the like due to the washing liquid.
[0011]
In the above configuration, a configuration including a winding mechanism that guides the intestine dissected by the dissection mechanism to a predetermined position and winds the intestine can be employed.
According to this configuration, the intestine is wound by the winding mechanism after being incised, so that the intestine can be easily transported to the next step.
[0012]
In the above configuration, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which a cleaning means for cleaning the incised intestine is provided near the winding mechanism.
According to this configuration, when the incised intestine is taken up by the take-up mechanism, the intestine is washed by the washing means, so that the inside and outside of the intestine can be surely finished and washed, and the quality of the intestine can be improved. Can be maintained.
[0013]
In the above configuration, it is possible to employ a configuration including an additional processing unit for performing a predetermined process before the intestine cut by the incision mechanism is wound by the winding mechanism.
According to this configuration, the intestine that has undergone processing such as washing, fat removal, and incision can be taken up after confirmation, inspection, and additional processing as necessary in the additional processing unit, thereby eliminating processing variations. The intestine can be maintained at a higher quality.
[0014]
In the above configuration, the guide pipe is formed so as to extend in a substantially vertical direction, and the fat removing mechanism is provided at a lower end of the rotating cylinder, which rotates around the guide pipe in a state where the intestine is transported by the transport mechanism. A configuration including the obtained fat separation blade and a driving unit that rotationally drives the rotary cylinder can be adopted.
According to this configuration, when the rotary cylinder is rotated by the driving unit in a state where the intestine is externally fitted to the guide pipe and is transported by the transport mechanism, the fat separating blade cuts off fat attached around the intestine and separates the fat from the intestine. . At this time, since the fat separating blade rotates in a substantially horizontal plane while the intestine is transported vertically upward, fat is uniformly cut off without bias.
[0015]
In the above configuration, a configuration in which a second fat separation blade is provided at the upper end of the rotating cylinder can be employed.
According to this configuration, in the intestine that has passed through the fat separating blade at the lower end of the rotary cylinder, if the fat has been cut but the fat has not been reliably removed, the fat remaining by the second fat separating blade is removed. It is surely resected.
[0016]
In the above configuration, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the rotary cylinder is formed so as to be divisible into two on a plane substantially parallel to the direction in which the guide pipe extends.
According to this configuration, when the intestine is attached (fitted) to the guide pipe, a wide gap can be secured around the guide pipe by dividing the rotary cylinder, and the intestine can be easily fitted. .
[0017]
In the above configuration, the transport mechanism includes a pair of transport belts disposed so as to sandwich the guide pipe and a driving unit that drives the pair of transport belts, and a guide pipe downstream of the pair of transport belts in the intestinal transport direction. , And a second driving unit that drives the second conveyor belt.
According to this configuration, the intestine is conveyed by rotating the transport belt in a state where the intestine is sandwiched between the guide pipe and the transport belt having a large contact area, so that the intestine does not cut into the intestine. Can be prevented from decreasing.
[0018]
In the above configuration, a configuration may be adopted in which the incision mechanism includes a rotary blade that is disposed at a position facing the second transport belt with the guide pipe interposed therebetween and cuts the intestine, and a driving unit that drives the rotary blade.
According to this configuration, while the intestine is sandwiched and transported by the guide pipe and the second transport belt, the rotating blade is rotated by the driving means to incise the intestine, so that the intestine is automatically and reliably incised. .
[0019]
The livestock intestine treatment method according to the present invention includes a cleaning step of inserting a guide pipe capable of spouting a washing solution into the intestine and spouting the washing solution to wash the intestine, and transporting the intestine along the guide pipe after the washing step. Fat removal step of automatically removing fat attached around the intestine while doing, including an incision step of automatically incising while transferring the intestine from which fat has been removed by the fat removal step along a guide pipe, It is characterized by:
According to this configuration, a series of processes such as intestinal washing, fat removal, stringing, incision and the like are performed continuously and automatically, so that the burden on the operator is reduced and the processing time is shortened.
[0020]
Further, in the method for treating intestines of livestock according to the present invention, a washing step of inserting a guide pipe capable of spouting a washing solution into the intestine from which fat has been removed and spouting the washing solution to wash the intestine, and the washing step, the washing is performed. An incision step of automatically incising while transporting the intestine along the guide pipe.
According to this configuration, a series of processes such as intestinal washing and dissection are continuously and automatically performed on the intestine from which fat has been removed in advance, so that the burden on the operator is reduced and the processing time is reduced. Is shortened.
[0021]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
1 to 8 show an embodiment of a processing apparatus according to the present invention. FIG. 1 is a side view showing the overall configuration of the apparatus, FIG. 2 is a front view of a main processing apparatus, and FIG. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a fat removing mechanism and a transport mechanism, FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a fat removing mechanism, FIG. 6 is a view for explaining the operation of the fat removing mechanism, and FIG. FIG. 8 is a sectional view of the winding mechanism.
[0022]
As shown in FIG. 1, this processing apparatus includes a main processing apparatus 1 for performing cleaning, fat removal, stringing, and incision processing on the large intestine of a cow, and a winding-up mechanism for cleaning and winding the incised large intestine. And an apparatus 2.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the main processing device 1 includes a frame 10, a sink 20 fixed to the frame 10, a guide pipe 30 disposed above the sink 20 and extending vertically, and a region below the guide pipe 30. , A first transporting mechanism 50 and a second transporting mechanism 60 disposed above the fat removing mechanism 40, an incision mechanism 70 disposed opposite to the second transporting mechanism 60, It is formed by a transfer chute 80 for transferring the large intestine to the winding device 2 and the like.
[0023]
The sink 20 is a place where a massive intestine (for example, a large intestine of a cow) is taken in when performing various processes, and is provided with a water tap (not shown), a drain tap 21 and the like. Here, when fitting the one end opening of the intestine into the guide pipe 30, a predetermined amount of washing water is stored in the sink 20 to float the intestinal mass, thereby facilitating the mounting operation.
In other words, if the washing water or the like is contained in the sink 20, the intestine moves freely in the washing water when the intestine is continuously processed, even if the guide pipe 30 and other mechanisms are fixed to the frame 10. It moves to the tip of the guide pipe 30 and is easily fed into the guide pipe 30.
When the inside of the intestine is washed, the opening at the other end of the intestine is taken out of the sink 20 and hangs down, and the content that has flowed out by washing is discharged to the outside of the sink 20 as it is. On the other hand, when the fat is removed, the cut fat falls into the sink 20, so that the worker manually removes the fat or opens the drain plug 21 and discharges the fat.
[0024]
As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the guide pipe 30 is formed so as to extend in the vertical direction, and has a cleaning nozzle 31 for ejecting cleaning water as a cleaning liquid at a lower end thereof, and an upper end thereof is fixed to the frame 10. And is connected to a supply pipe 32 for supplying cleaning water. The cleaning nozzle 31 is formed in a shape that is enlarged in diameter from a tapered shape, so that the intestine can be easily fitted, and at the same time, the fitted intestine does not easily fall off.
[0025]
As shown in FIGS. 2 to 6, the fat removing mechanism 40 includes a holder 41 having a substantially rectangular shape and extending in the Y direction, a slide mechanism 42 that supports the holder 41 so as to be able to advance and retreat in the Y direction, and a rotatable holder 41. A rotatable cylinder 43 supported, an annular gear 43 a fixed to the outer periphery of the rotatable cylinder 43 with bolts or the like, a motor 44 having a gear 44 a as a driving means for rotating the rotatable cylinder 43, provided at the lower end of the rotatable cylinder 43. And a second fat separation blade 43c provided at the upper end of the rotating cylinder 43.
[0026]
As shown in FIG. 6, the holder 41 is formed so that it can be divided into two parts in a hinge shape on a plane passing through the axis of the guide pipe 30 (a plane substantially parallel to the direction in which the guide pipe 30 extends). A motor 44 is fixed to one half of the motor.
As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the holder 41 is provided with a plurality of annularly arranged rollers 41 a having a center coaxial with the guide pipe 30. An annular groove 43a 'into which the 41a is rotatably inserted is formed. That is, when the motor 44 rotates, a rotational force is transmitted from the gear 44a to the gear 43a, and the rotating cylinder 43 rotates while being supported by the roller 41a.
[0027]
As shown in FIG. 6, the rotary cylinder 43 and the gear 43a are formed so as to be divided into two on a plane passing through the axis of the guide pipe 30 (a plane substantially parallel to the direction in which the guide pipe 30 extends). The fat separating blade 43b provided at the lower end of the rotary cylinder 43 is provided so as to be located in each half in a state where the rotary cylinder 43 is divided. In addition, the fat separating blade 43b is formed by a saw-shaped blade or a plurality of blades arranged radially discretely. A pair of second fat separating blades 43c provided at the upper end of the rotary cylinder 43 are provided so as to be positioned on each half in a state where the rotary cylinder 43 is divided. The number of the fat separating blades 43c is not limited to two, and more blades may be provided.
[0028]
As described above, since the holder 41, the rotary cylinder 43, and the gear 43a are formed so as to be able to be divided into two, when the intestine is fitted to the guide pipe 30, the state is divided as shown in FIG. As a result, a wide gap (space) is formed around the guide pipe 30, and the intestine can be easily fitted.
[0029]
As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the first transport mechanism 50 is disposed above the fat removal mechanism 40, that is, downstream of the rotary cylinder 43 in the intestinal transport direction (Z direction). A pair of transport belts 51 disposed so as to sandwich it, a drive pulley 52 and a driven pulley 53 respectively wound around the pair of transport belts 51, two motors 54 as drive means for driving the respective drive pulleys 52, and each motor 54, two holders 55 supporting the driven pulley 53, and a slide mechanism 56 for moving each holder 55 in the horizontal direction (X direction) to adjust the distance between the pair of transport belts 51 and the guide pipe 30. ing. The holder 55 is provided with a pressing plate 57 for pressing the transport belt 51 toward the guide pipe 30.
[0030]
That is, when the one end opening of the intestine is fitted to the guide pipe 30 and lifted to the vicinity of the first transport mechanism 50, the pair of transport belts 51 at positions separated from each other in the horizontal direction are moved by the slide mechanism 56. They are brought close to each other and cooperate with the guide pipe 30 to sandwich the intestine. When the driving pulley 52 is driven to rotate by the motor 54, the pair of transport belts 51 rotate to automatically transport the intestine upward.
[0031]
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 7, the second transport mechanism 60 is disposed above the first transport mechanism 50, that is, downstream of the pair of transport belts 51 in the intestinal transport direction (Z direction). A second transport belt 61 disposed along the pipe 30, a driving pulley 62 and a driven pulley 63 wound around the transport belt 61, a motor 64 as second driving means for driving the driving pulley 62, a motor 64 and a driven It is formed by a holder 65 for supporting the pulley 63 and the like.
[0032]
That is, in a state where the drive pulley 62 is rotationally driven by the motor 64 and the transport belt 61 is rotating, when the intestine transported upward by the first transport mechanism 50 reaches the lower end of the transport belt 61, the transport belt 61 is moved. In cooperation with the guide pipe 30, the intestine is further automatically transported upward while sandwiching the intestine.
[0033]
The incision mechanism 70 includes, as shown in FIGS. 2, 3, and 7, a rotary blade 71 disposed at a position facing the transport belt 61 with the guide pipe 30 interposed therebetween, and a driving unit that rotationally drives the rotary blade 71. The motor 72, a holder 73 that supports the motor 72, a guide plate 74 that guides the incised intestine fixed to the holder 73 toward the transfer chute 80 and the like are formed.
[0034]
That is, when the rotary blade 71 is driven to rotate by the motor 72, the intestine from which fat has been removed and formed into a string is automatically incised while being conveyed by the conveyor belt 61, and the incised intestine is guided by a guide plate. It is guided by 74 and sent out to a transfer chute 80 arranged behind. Here, since the incision mechanism 70 is arranged on the opposite side of the second transport mechanism 60 and the transfer chute 80 with the guide pipe 30 interposed therebetween, the incised intestine does not wrap around the guide pipe 30, and It is smoothly fed out toward the transfer chute 80 with the inner surface facing upward.
[0035]
The transfer chute 80 is formed so as to have a concave cross section as shown in FIGS. 1, 3, and 7, and the upper end portion 81 is adjacent to the rear of the second transport mechanism 60 and is inclined rearward and downward. The lower end 82 is positioned above the winding device 2.
That is, the intestine incised by the incision mechanism 70 is sent out by the second transport mechanism 60, slides down along the transfer chute 80, and is guided to the winding device 2.
[0036]
The winding device 2 is, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 8, a gantry 100, a fixed drum 110 having a bottomed cylindrical shape fixed above the gantry 100, and disposed inside the fixed drum 110 and around the rotation shaft 121. A rotating cylindrical drum 120 having a bottom and a motor 130 serving as a driving unit for rotatingly driving the rotating drum 120 (rotating shaft 121); and a washing unit fixed to the gantry 100 and ejecting washing water from above the rotating drum 130. Is formed by the shower mechanism 140 and the like.
The rotary drum 120, the motor 130, and the like constitute a winding mechanism that automatically winds up the incised intestine.
[0037]
Here, a plurality of through-holes 122 are formed in the side surface of the rotating drum 120 so that washing water or the like is discharged from the rotating drum 120 by centrifugal force. The rotating drum 120 is provided with a take-up rod 123 at the center.
When the winding speed of the motor 130 is higher than the conveying speed of the conveying mechanisms 50 and 60 and tension is applied to the intestine during winding, transmission of the rotational driving force is cut off to prevent the intestine from being cut. A slip mechanism is provided.
The fixed drum 110 is provided with a discharge pipe, a discharge plug, and the like (not shown) for discharging accumulated washing water and the like.
[0038]
That is, when the rotating drum 120 is driven to rotate by the motor 130, the intestine which has slid into the inside of the rotating drum 120 from the transfer chute 80 is automatically washed by the washing water spouted by the shower mechanism 140, and is automatically taken up by the winding rod. Wound around 123. On the other hand, the washing water and other deposits are separated from the intestine by centrifugal force and discharged into the fixed drum 110 through the through-hole 122.
[0039]
Next, a series of processing operations such as cleaning, fat removal, stringing, incision, and winding by the processing apparatus will be described.
First, a massive intestine (a mass formed by adhering fat to the intestinal tract) is stored in the sink 20. Then, the holder 41, the rotary cylinder 43, and the gear 43a of the fat removing mechanism 40 are divided into two and opened as shown in FIG. At this time, the holder 41 (and the rotary cylinder 43, the motor 44, etc.) may be moved backward by the slide mechanism 42 so as to move away from the guide pipe 30.
[0040]
Then, the one end opening of the intestine is taken out of the lump, fitted to the guide pipe 30, pulled up to a region below the first transport mechanism 50 (to a region below the transport belt 51), and then slide mechanism 56. Is driven to bring the pair of transport belts 51 closer to each other, and cooperate with the guide pipe 30 to sandwich and hold the intestine. Further, the holder 41 is closed, and the cylindrical tube 43 is made to stand by in a rotatable state.
[0041]
In this state, the cleaning water is supplied into the guide pipe 30. Then, the contents accumulated in the intestine are washed away and discharged out of the sink 20 from the other end opening. This washing process is continuously performed until the intestine is sufficiently washed.
[0042]
When the cleaning process is completed, the motors 44, 52, 62, 72, and 130 are driven, respectively. Thereby, in the fat removing mechanism 40, first, the fat separating blade 43b cuts and separates or cuts the fat connecting the intestinal tracts by the rotation of the rotary cylinder 43, and then the second fat separating blade 43c separates the fat adhered thereto. Complete resection. As a result, the intestine is completely ligated from a lump.
Here, a washing nozzle or the like for supplying hot water or the like may be arranged near the fat separating blades 43b, 43c so that fat does not adhere to the fat separating blades 43b, 43c, or the attached fat may be washed away. .
[0043]
The intestine that has passed through the fat removing mechanism 40 is guided by the guide pipe 30 and is automatically transported upward by the first transport mechanism 50 and the second transport mechanism 60. At the same time, the string-shaped intestine from which the fat has been removed is incised by the incision mechanism 70 along the direction of extension. Then, the cut intestine is sent out toward the transfer chute 80 by the second transport mechanism 60 and the guide plate 74. In this transporting step, the transport belts 51 and 61 having a large contact area sandwich the intestine, so that scars such as biting do not occur on the intestinal surface, and it is possible to prevent intestinal quality from deteriorating.
Here, a cleaning nozzle or the like for supplying hot water or the like may be arranged near the transport belts 51 and 61 so that fat does not adhere to the transport belts 51 and 61 or the attached fat is washed away.
[0044]
Then, the cut intestine is guided by the transfer chute 80 and slides down into the rotating drum 120 of the winding device 2. Then, washing water is supplied by the shower mechanism 140, and the intestine is automatically wound around the winding rod 123 while its inner and outer walls are being washed. Here, when the transport speed is lower than the winding speed, the slip mechanism of the motor 130 operates to prevent the bowel from being cut.
Further, since the shower is completely washed by the shower mechanism 140, the intestine subjected to various treatments can be maintained at a high quality. Furthermore, since the intestinal incision is automatically wound up, the intestine can be easily transported to the next step.
[0045]
As described above, according to the livestock intestine treatment apparatus and the treatment method having the above-described configuration, a series of processes such as washing, fat removal, stringing, incision, winding, and the like are continuously and continuously performed on the massive intestine. Since it can be performed automatically, the burden on the operator is reduced, the processing time is shortened, and the productivity is improved.
[0046]
FIG. 9 shows another embodiment of the winding device that constitutes the processing apparatus according to the present invention. The same components as those in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
As shown in FIG. 9, the winding device 2 ′ according to this embodiment includes a gantry 100, a bottomed cylindrical fixed drum 110 ′ fixed above the gantry 100, A rotating drum 120 ′ that rotates around a rotating shaft 121 ′ extending in the direction, a motor 130 as a driving unit that rotationally drives the rotating drum 120 ′ (the rotating shaft 121 ′), and is fixed to the gantry 100 and washed from above the rotating drum 130. It is formed by a shower mechanism 140 or the like as cleaning means for jetting water. The rotary drum 120 ′, the motor 130, and the like constitute a winding mechanism that automatically winds the cut intestine.
[0047]
Here, the rotating drum 120 'is provided with a winding rod 123' at the center thereof, and when the rotating drum 120 'is driven to rotate by the motor 130, the intestine is wound on the winding rod 123'. The washing water and other deposits are shaken off and accumulate in the fixed drum 110 '.
As described above, the fixed drum 110 'is provided with a discharge pipe for discharging accumulated washing water and the like, a discharge plug and the like (not shown).
[0048]
That is, in a state where the rotating drum 120 ′ is rotationally driven by the motor 130, when the operator entangles the tip of the intestine slid from the transfer chute 80 with the winding rod 123 ′, the washing water spouted by the shower mechanism 140. And is automatically wound around the winding rod 123 'while being washed.
Also in this case, similarly, since the shower mechanism 140 completely cleans the intestine, various intestines can be maintained at high quality, and the incised intestine is automatically wound up. The intestine can be easily transported to the next step.
[0049]
FIG. 10 shows another embodiment of the processing apparatus according to the present invention, in which an additional processing unit is provided.
That is, as shown in FIG. 10, the additional processing device 200 is disposed between the main processing device 1 and the winding device 2. The additional processing device 200 includes a frame 201, an additional processing unit 202 functioning as a sink or a table, a transfer chute 203 for transferring the intestine from the additional processing unit 202 to the winding device 2, and the like.
[0050]
In the additional processing unit 202, before winding the incised intestine by the winding mechanism, it is checked whether or not processing such as washing, fat removal, and incision has been completely performed, quality inspection, removal of residual fat, and the like. Additional processing and the like can be performed as needed.
Therefore, it is possible to take up the intestine in a state in which the quality of the intestine is maintained while eliminating the variation in the processing, and to send the intestine to the next step.
[0051]
FIGS. 11 and 12 show still another embodiment of the processing apparatus according to the present invention. The same components as those in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted. In the main processing apparatus 1 'in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the guide pipe 30, the fat removing mechanism 40, the transport mechanisms 50 and 60, and the cutting mechanism 70 are integrally held by the holding member 300. Have been. The supply pipe 32 'connected to the upper end of the guide pipe 30 is freely deformable.
[0052]
Four rollers 301 that roll in the Y direction are attached to the holding member 300, and the rollers 301 roll on a movable rail 302 disposed so as to straddle the front and rear fixed rails 11. . A roller 303 that rolls in the X direction is attached to the front and rear ends of the movable rail 302, and the roller 303 rolls on the fixed rail 11.
[0053]
According to this, the tip of the guide pipe 30 can be positioned at a desired position with respect to the sink 20 by horizontally moving the holding member 300, so that the guide pipe 30 does not need to store the washing water in the sink 20. The intestine can be easily fitted and fed into the intestine. In addition, since the washing water is not stored in the sink 20, it is possible to prevent intestinal quality deterioration or the like due to the washing water.
[0054]
FIGS. 13 to 15 show still another embodiment of the processing apparatus according to the present invention, and the same components as those in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted. As shown in FIGS. 13 and 15, the fat removing mechanism 40 'in this embodiment includes a substantially rectangular holder 41', a rotating cylinder 43 rotatably supported by the holder 41 ', and an outer periphery of the rotating cylinder 43. An annular gear 43a fixed by bolts or the like, a motor 44 'having a gear 44a' as driving means for rotating the rotary cylinder 43, a fat separating blade 43b provided at a lower end of the rotary cylinder 43, and an upper end of the rotary cylinder 43 , A rod 45 ′ provided in the holder 41 ′ so as to be freely retractable, a screw 46 ′ for locking the rod 45 ′, an adjustment gear 47 ′ for adjusting the angular position of the gear 43 a, and the like. Is formed.
[0055]
As shown in FIGS. 13 and 15, the holder 41 ′ is formed so that the holder 41 ′ can be divided into two on a surface (division surface) S (a surface substantially parallel to the extension direction of the guide pipe 30) passing through the axis of the guide pipe 30. A motor 44 'is fixed to one half 41', and the other half 41 'is rotatably connected to a rod 45' around a shaft 45a '.
[0056]
As shown in FIGS. 13 and 15, the rotating cylinder 43 and the gear 43 a are divided into two parts by a plane (partition plane) S ′ (a plane substantially parallel to the extension direction of the guide pipe 30) passing through the axis of the guide pipe 30. It is formed so that it can be done. The fat separating blade 43b provided at the lower end of the rotary cylinder 43 is provided so as to be located in each half in a state where the rotary cylinder 43 is divided, and the second fat separator blade 43b provided at the upper end of the rotary cylinder 43 is provided. The fat separation blades 43c are provided such that two are located in each half in a state where the rotary cylinder 43 is divided.
[0057]
Here, a procedure for fitting the intestine into the guide pipe 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, a case where the division surface S ′ of the rotating cylinder 43 and the gear 43 a does not coincide with the division surface S of the holder 41 ′. Then, a rotating jig is inserted into the hexagonal hole 47a ', and the adjustment gear 47' is rotated appropriately, so that the division surface S 'is adjusted to the division surface S.
[0058]
Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 15A, the screw 46 'is loosened, the rod 45' is pulled out, and the holder 41 'is divided into two parts. At this time, the rotary cylinder 43 and the gear 43a are also divided into two while being held by the respective halves of the holder 41 '.
Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 15B, one half of the holder 41 ′ is rotated around the shaft portion 45 a ′ to move it away from the guide pipe 30. Thereby, a wide gap (space) is formed around the guide pipe 30, and the intestine can be easily fitted.
[0059]
After the fitting of the intestine is completed, the rotating cylinder 43 and the gear 43a are also integrally connected by following the reverse procedure and integrally connecting the divided holders 41 '. Then, by rotating the motor 44 ', a rotational driving force is transmitted from the gear 44a' to the gear 43a, and the rotating cylinder 43 rotates, so that the fat separating blades 43b and 43c can perform the fat cutting and cutting processing. .
[0060]
In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the cleaning device (shower mechanism 140) is provided in the winding devices 2 and 2 ′ has been described. However, the configuration is not limited to this. May be provided, and a cleaning means may be provided in a subsequent step.
In the above-described embodiment, the fat separation blade 43b is provided on the lower side and the second fat separation blade 43c is provided on the upper side with respect to the rotary cylinder 43. May be adopted only.
[0061]
In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the fat removing mechanisms 40 and 40 'are provided in the processing apparatus is shown. However, the intestine from which fat has been removed in advance and which has been formed into a string is used for washing, incision, and further winding. When performing the processing, the processing apparatus of the present invention may be configured by removing the fat removing mechanisms 40 and 40 '.
[0062]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the livestock intestinal treatment apparatus and method according to the present invention, a guide pipe that guides the intestine and ejects a cleaning liquid, and a transport mechanism that automatically transports the intestine in cooperation with the guide pipe. By having a fat removal mechanism that automatically removes fat and an incision mechanism that automatically incises the intestine, for the intestine in a lump state, washing of the intestine, fat removal, stringing, Since a series of processes such as incision can be performed continuously and automatically, the burden on the operator is reduced, and the processing time is shortened to improve productivity.
When the fat removal mechanism is not adopted, a series of processes such as cleaning and incision of the intestine can be continuously and automatically performed on the intestine from which fat has been removed in advance. The burden on the user is reduced, and the processing time is shortened, thereby improving the productivity.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a side view of an overall configuration showing an embodiment of a livestock intestine processing apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of a main processing device that forms a part of a livestock intestine processing device.
FIG. 3 is a side view of a main processing apparatus that forms a part of a livestock intestine processing apparatus.
FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged view showing a fat removing mechanism and a first transport mechanism.
FIG. 5 is a partially enlarged view showing a fat removing mechanism.
6A and 6B are views for explaining the operation of the fat removing mechanism, in which FIG. 6A is a plan view showing a state in which the holder and the rotary cylinder are closed, and FIG. It is a top view showing a state.
FIG. 7 is a partially enlarged view showing a second transport mechanism and a cutting mechanism.
FIG. 8 is a side sectional view of a winding device forming a part of a livestock intestinal treatment device.
FIG. 9 is a side sectional view showing another embodiment of the winding device.
FIG. 10 is a side view of the overall configuration showing another embodiment of a livestock intestinal treatment apparatus.
FIG. 11 is a front view of a main processing apparatus showing still another embodiment of a livestock intestine processing apparatus.
FIG. 12 is a side view of a main processing apparatus showing still another embodiment of the livestock intestine processing apparatus.
FIG. 13 is a plan view showing another embodiment of the fat removing mechanism.
FIG. 14 is a side sectional view showing another embodiment of the fat removing mechanism.
15A and 15B are views for explaining the operation of the fat removing mechanism, in which FIG. 15A is a plan view showing a state where a holder, a rotary cylinder and a gear are separated, and FIG. It is a top view which shows the state which opened after rotating after having made it rotate.
[Explanation of symbols]
1,1 'main processing unit
2,2 'winding device
10 frames
11 Fixed rail
20 sinks
30 Guide pipe
31 Cleaning nozzle
32,32 'supply pipe
40,40 'fat removal mechanism
41, 41 'holder
41a roller
42 Slide mechanism
43 rotating cylinder
43a gear
43a 'annular groove
43b fat separation blade
43c Second fat separation blade
44, 44 'motor (drive means)
44a, 44a 'gear
45 'rod
45a 'shaft
46 'screw
47 'adjustment gear
47a 'hexagonal hole
50 First transport mechanism
51 A pair of conveyor belts
52 drive pulley
53 driven pulley
54 Motor (drive means)
55 holder
56 slide mechanism
57 Press plate
60 second transport mechanism (second transport mechanism)
61 Conveyor belt
62 drive pulley
63 driven pulley
64 motor (second driving means)
65 Holder
70 Incision mechanism
71 Rotary blade
72 Motor (drive means)
73 Holder
74 Guide plate
80 Transfer Chute
100 mount
110, 110 'fixed drum
120, 120 'rotating drum (winding mechanism)
121, 121 'rotation axis
122 through hole
123, 123 'winding rod (winding mechanism)
130 Motor (winding mechanism)
140 shower mechanism (cleaning means)
200 additional processing equipment
202 Additional processing unit
203 transfer chute
300 holding member
301 roller
302 movable rail
303 roller

Claims (13)

A guide pipe that is inserted into the intestine and guides the intestine from the inside and ejects a washing solution into the intestine,
A transport mechanism that automatically transports the intestine while cooperating with the guide pipe,
A fat removal mechanism that automatically removes fat attached around the intestine while the intestine is being transported by the transport mechanism,
Having an incision mechanism for automatically incising the intestine from which fat has been removed by the fat removal mechanism in a state where the intestine is carried by the delivery mechanism,
A livestock intestine processing apparatus, characterized in that: A guide pipe that is inserted into the intestine from which fat has been removed, guides the intestine from the inside, and ejects a washing solution into the intestine,
A transport mechanism that automatically transports the intestine while cooperating with the guide pipe,
Having an incision mechanism for automatically incising the intestine in a state where the intestine is transported by the transport mechanism,
A livestock intestine processing apparatus, characterized in that: Including a sink for temporarily containing the intestine and a frame for holding the sink,
The guide pipe, a transport mechanism, a fat removal mechanism, and an incision mechanism, or, the guide pipe, a transport mechanism, and a holding member that integrally holds the incision mechanism,
The holding member is supported by the frame so as to be horizontally movable relative to the sink,
The livestock intestine treating apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein A winding mechanism for guiding and winding the intestine cut by the cutting mechanism to a predetermined position,
The livestock intestine treating apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: In the vicinity of the winding mechanism, washing means for washing the intestinal incision is provided.
5. The livestock intestinal treatment apparatus according to claim 4, wherein: Before winding up the intestine incised by the incision mechanism by the winding mechanism, including an additional processing unit for performing a predetermined process,
The livestock intestine treating apparatus according to claim 4 or 5, wherein The guide pipe is formed to extend in a substantially vertical direction,
The fat removing mechanism is configured to rotate the guide pipe in a state where the intestine is transported by the transport mechanism, a rotating cylinder that rotates around the guide pipe, a fat separating blade provided at a lower end of the rotating cylinder, and rotationally drive the rotating cylinder. Driving means;
7. The livestock intestine treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The livestock intestine processing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein a second fat separation blade is provided at an upper end of the rotary cylinder. The rotary cylinder is formed so as to be able to be divided into two on a plane substantially parallel to the direction in which the guide pipe extends.
The intestinal treatment apparatus for livestock according to claim 7 or 8, wherein: The transport mechanism includes a pair of transport belts disposed so as to sandwich the guide pipe and a driving unit that drives the pair of transport belts, and a guide downstream of the pair of transport belts in the intestinal transport direction and the guide. A second transport belt disposed along a pipe, and second driving means for driving the second transport belt.
10. The livestock intestine processing apparatus according to any one of 1 to 9, wherein The incision mechanism includes a rotary blade that is disposed at a position facing the second transport belt with the guide pipe interposed therebetween and cuts the intestine, and a driving unit that drives the rotary blade.
The livestock intestine treating apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that: A washing step of inserting a guide pipe capable of spouting the washing solution into the intestine and spouting the washing solution to wash the intestine;
A fat removal step of automatically removing fat attached around the intestine while transporting the intestine along the guide pipe after the washing step,
An incision step of automatically incising while transferring the intestine from which fat has been removed by the fat removal step along the guide pipe,
A method for intestinal treatment of livestock, characterized in that: A washing step of inserting a guide pipe capable of spouting a washing solution into the intestine from which fat has been removed and spouting the washing solution to wash the intestine;
An incision step of automatically incising while transporting the intestine washed in the washing step along the guide pipe,
A method for intestinal treatment of livestock, characterized in that:

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