JP2006043089A - Clearance sealing method for go-round path on revolving food table and revolving food table with sealed clearance on go-round path - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve cleaning work efficiency by preventing intrusion and accumulation of dish and article wastes in clearances on a go-round path. <P>SOLUTION: This revolving food table formed by providing the go-round path 14 circulatingly conveying articles is characterized in that the upper part of a base 12 molded projectingly to the sides of plates 18 covers the width-directional both ends of the respective plates 18 of the go-round path 14, which comprises an endless chain 16, the multiple plates 18 journaled to the endless chain 16, and traveling rails 20 allowing the plates 18 to travel, so as to seal the clearances (d) formed between the plates 18 and the both side walls of the go-round path 14, prevent intrusion and accumulation of the dish and the article wastes in the clearances (d), and prevent the falling and accumulation of the article wastes inside the base 12. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention prevents the tableware such as spoons and forks from being inserted into the gap between the plate and both side walls of the circuit, the insertion of product waste, the accumulation and the fall of the product waste inside the base, the accumulation, and the cleaning workability. The present invention relates to a rotary dining table and a method for sealing a gap on a circuit.

  Traditionally, in restaurants where a rotating dining table is installed, the sushi product is placed on a product dish, a crescent-type plate is pivotally supported on an endless chain, and this plate is placed and supported on a running rail. It is fed on a conveyor (circular circuit) and is transported in a circular fashion.

  In the circuit formed by this crescent conveyor, the traveling rail is cut into a predetermined length (2m) in advance, and is attached to the base by fastening means such as rivets and screws each time corresponding to the circuit length. It was.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 4, the space | gap was formed between each plate and the both side walls of a circuit (for example, refer patent document 1-3).

Japanese Patent No. 3288011 (page 2-3, FIG. 1) Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-26229 (page 2-3, FIG. 1) Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 63-52478 (first page, Fig. 1-2)

  In addition, employees cleaned the circuit and the inside of the base under the circuit as needed.

  In FIG. 4, 32 is an endless chain, 34 is a plate, 36 is a running rail, 38 is a fastener, 40 is a spoon, and d is a gap.

  Conventionally, as described above, merchandise waste generated from merchandise that is conveyed in a circular manner is inserted into and accumulated in the gap between each plate and both side walls of the circuit, and in this case, the same problem as described above has occurred.

  Moreover, it was difficult to remove the tableware fitted in the gaps between the plates and both side walls of the circuit and to clean the accumulated product waste.

  In addition, since the product waste falls and accumulates inside the base, odor is generated from the accumulated product waste, and insects such as cockroaches are generated, which is not hygienic.

  In addition, because the product waste accumulated inside the base and the pests that are generated are likely to generate bacteria harmful to the human body, in restaurants, open the base, clean the product waste that has accumulated, and It was necessary to carry out disinfection frequently, and this work was very complicated.

  Also, if the circuit is continuously circulated with dishes such as spoons, forks, etc. inserted into the gap formed between each plate and the side walls of the circuit, product load will be overloaded and the circuit will be overloaded. Not only did the transport capacity (speed) of the road decrease, but it also hindered patrol transportation, causing failure and damage.

  The present invention provides a rotating dining table excellent in cleaning workability and a sealing method for gaps on a circuit, which prevents tableware, product waste from being inserted and deposited on the circuit, and dropping and accumulation of product waste inside the base. It is intended to provide.

  The present invention relates to an endless chain, a plate that is pivotally supported by an endless chain, a traveling rail that includes a traveling rail on which a plate is placed, supported, and traveled. Cover both ends of each plate in the width direction with the upper part of the base bulging to the plate side, seal the gap formed between the plate and both side walls of the circuit, and spoon and fork into the gap The present invention is characterized in that it is possible to prevent the insertion and accumulation of tableware, merchandise waste and the like, and the fall and accumulation of merchandise waste into the base, and improve the cleaning workability of the circuit.

  According to the gap sealing method on the circuit in the rotary dining table according to the present invention and the rotary table that blocks the gap on the circuit, the width direction both ends of each plate of the circuit are bulged to the plate side. The upper part is covered, and the gap formed between the plate and both side walls of the circuit is sealed. Only adheres to the upper surface of each plate or the outer surface of the base, and can be cleaned very easily.

  In addition, it is possible to prevent the product waste from falling and accumulating inside the base, and it is not necessary to frequently remove product waste accumulated in the base and remove pests as before. This burden can be drastically reduced, and the inside of the base is always kept clean and extremely hygienic.

  Moreover, since tableware and merchandise waste do not fit and accumulate in the gaps on the circuit, the conveyance capacity of the circuit does not decrease and can be used with uniform performance at all times.

  Cover both ends of the plate at the upper part of the base bulged to the plate side of the circuit for the purpose of preventing the insertion and accumulation of tableware and merchandise in the gaps on the circuit and improving the cleaning workability. It was realized.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the gap sealing method on the circuit in the rotary dining table according to the present invention includes the following configuration and steps.

  The rotating dining table used in the present invention is provided with a circuit 14 for circulating and transporting a product dish (not shown) on which sushi as a product is arranged above the base 12.

  The circuit 14 is a conveyance path that allows a number of crescent-type plates 18 to be pivotally supported on an endless chain 16, and each plate 18 is placed on and supported by a traveling rail 20, and is generally a crescent conveyor or a crescent chain. It is called.

  In this example, the traveling rail 20 has a substantially trapezoidal shape with a short upper side and a long lower side, and is formed of a polymer material.

  The upper part of the base 12 is bulged to the plate 18 side of the circuit 14.

  In this example, a locking groove 22 for locking the traveling rail 20 is integrally formed of an aluminum material on the upper part of the base 12.

  In addition, the circuit 14 is attached to the base 12 by locking the traveling rail 20 in the locking groove 22 at the top of the base 12 and then supporting the traveling rail 20 on the endless chain 16 on the traveling rail 20. Each plate 18 is laid, and then the upper both side wall members of the base 12 are disposed so as to cover both ends of each plate 18.

  For this reason, both ends of the plate 18 which is the circuit 14 are covered with the upper part of the base 12, and the gap d which has been generated is blocked (the gap is hidden).

  At this time, since the running rail 20 is formed of an elastically deformable polymer material, the operation of locking the base 12 to the locking groove 22 is extremely simple.

  Moreover, it is only necessary to lock the traveling rail 20 to the locking groove 22, and it becomes unnecessary to use a fastening tool and a tool for fastening the fastening tool as before, and it can be attached very easily. .

  Through the above-described steps, the gaps formed in the side walls of each plate 18 and the circuit 14 are sealed and hidden, and are inserted into a tableware such as a spoon or fork. In addition to preventing insertion and accumulation in a gap such as a ladder, it is also possible to prevent product waste from falling into the base 12 and accumulation.

  The method of using the rotating dining table according to the present invention sequentially supplies product dishes on which products are arranged on the plate 18 that is the circuit 14 to provide the products to customers.

  At this time, since the gap between each plate 18 and both side walls of the circuit 14 is sealed and hidden, the tableware and merchandise waste do not fit into and accumulate in the gap. It is only attached to the upper surface of each plate 18 or the upper surface of the base 12, and this product waste can be cleaned (removed) very easily.

  Further, the insertion and accumulation of product waste into the base 12 is prevented, and it is not necessary to frequently remove the product waste accumulated inside the base 12 and remove pests as before. Is always clean and extremely hygienic.

  In addition, since tableware and product waste do not fit and accumulate on the circuit, the transport performance of the circuit 14 does not deteriorate and can be used with uniform performance at all times.

  In this example, the shape of the running rail 20 and the locking groove 22 corresponding to the running rail 20 is not limited to this example, and it is obvious that other shapes are used.

  It is obvious that a locking groove is provided on the lower surface of the running rail 20 and a locking projection corresponding to the locking groove is provided on the base 12.

  In addition, it is obvious that the traveling rail 20 is attached to the base 12 by a fastening device as before.

  Moreover, although the base 12 upper part is shape | molded by the aluminum material and the traveling rail 20 by the polymer material, respectively, the material is not limited to this example.

  Moreover, the attachment method of the circuit 14 to the upper part of the base 12 is not limited to this example.

  Further, it is obvious that the upper part of the base 12 can be retrofitted to the base body, so that it can be attached to an existing rotating dining table and can be smoothly and inexpensively introduced into existing stores.

  The circuit 14 is not limited to a crescent conveyor or a crescent chain, and it is obvious that an endless chain, an endless belt, and other transport mechanisms can be adopted.

  In addition, the products are not limited to sushi, and can be desserts, salads, baked goods, and fried foods.

  The air gap sealing method on the circuit according to the present invention is not limited to a rotating dining table for circulating food and drink, and can be diverted as air gap sealing means on the upper surface of a belt conveyor or other conveying device.

The fracture | rupture perspective view which shows the principal part of the rotary dining table which concerns on this invention. FIG. The same expanded sectional view. Sectional drawing which shows the principal part of a prior art example.

Explanation of symbols

12 base 14 circuit 16 endless chain 18 plate 20 traveling rail d gap

Claims (2)

In the rotary dining table provided with a circuit (14) for circulating and transporting products above the base (12),
Each plate of the endless chain (16), the plate (18) that is pivotally supported by the endless chain (16), and the traveling circuit (14) that consists of a traveling rail (20) on which the plate (18) is placed and supported (18) both ends in the width direction are covered with the upper part of the base (12) swelled to the plate (18) side,
Sealing the gap (d) formed between the plate (18) and both side walls of the circuit (14),
Prevents tableware such as spoons and forks into the gap (d), insertion and accumulation of product waste, and fall and accumulation of product waste inside the base (12), and improves workability for cleaning the circuit (14) A gap sealing method for a circuit in a rotary dining table, characterized by being made. In the rotary dining table provided with a circuit (14) for circulating and transporting products above the base (12),
Each plate of the endless chain (16), the plate (18) that is pivotally supported by the endless chain (16), and the traveling circuit (14) that consists of a traveling rail (20) on which the plate (18) is placed and supported (18) both ends in the width direction are covered with the upper part of the base (12) swelled to the plate (18) side,
A rotary dining table characterized in that a gap (d) formed between the plate (18) and both side walls of the circuit (14) is sealed.

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