JP2008199971A - Extrusion type device for producing noodle and method for producing the noodle - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device for producing noodles, continuously and easily producing extrusion type noodles having a constant noodle length by making the extrusion speed of the noodle lines as uniform. <P>SOLUTION: This extrusion type device for producing the noodles, forming the prescribed noodle lines by extruding noodle dough delivered by an extruding screw from the hole parts of a forming die is equipped with an almost cylindrical cylinder for housing the noodle dough, a forming die having multiple holes, a die cap arranged at the inside of the forming die and also connected with the end part of the cylinder, an extrusion screw arranged at the inside of the cylinder for delivering the noodle dough to the die and a temperature-adjusting mechanism for adjusting the temperature of the cylinder and/or forming die. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an extrusion-type noodle production apparatus for producing noodles using a molding die and a method for producing the same.

  Conventionally, as a method for producing noodles such as pasta, an extrusion-type noodle production method for producing noodles by extruding noodle dough from a molding die is known. This extrusion-type noodle manufacturing method includes, for example, a cylinder for storing noodle dough, a molding die connected to the cylinder and having a plurality of die holes, and the noodle dough stored in the cylinder connected to the tip of the cylinder. Using a noodle manufacturing apparatus equipped with an extrusion screw that extrudes toward the molding die, the noodle dough is pressed against the molding die while kneading the noodle dough with the extrusion screw provided inside the cylinder, and the noodles are formed from the die hole provided in the molding die. Noodles are produced by extruding the dough.

  According to this extrusion-type noodle production method, the noodle dough and the like can be obtained by directly extruding the noodle dough from the die hole of the molding die, so that, for example, the outer layer of the noodle is dense and stiff due to the squeezing effect. High quality noodles such as pasta can be obtained.

  By the way, nowadays, when pasta or the like is manufactured using an extrusion-type noodle manufacturing method, it is desired to mass-produce what is previously quantitatively distributed for individual consumption. And, in order to quantitatively distribute raw noodles such as extruded noodles for individual consumption, it is necessary to cut and distribute the noodle strands extruded into a fixed shape from the die holes for each predetermined noodle length when producing the extruded noodles. There is.

  However, in the conventional extrusion-type noodle manufacturing apparatus, since the hole diameter of the die hole of the molding die is constant, it is possible to make the shape such as the thickness of the noodle uniform, but the place where the die hole is provided Depending on the case, the extrusion speed of each noodle string in the noodle string group may differ. For example, the center part of the molding die is directly subjected to the force from the extrusion screw, so the speed of the noodle dough passing through the die hole is likely to be high, and the outer peripheral part is not directly subjected to the force of the extrusion screw, so The speed of passing through was apt to be slower than the approximate center part. As a result, when the noodle strings were cut at predetermined times in this state, the noodle lengths of the extruded noodles were uneven.

  Here, in the extruded noodles, wheat flour, which is a main raw material mainly containing moisture, is pressed against a forming die while receiving a predetermined resistance, and a noodle dough is generated. And this noodle dough passes through the die hole of the forming die to form a noodle string group. Therefore, for example, when the noodle dough is hardened, the resistance of the noodle dough against the molding die and the extrusion screw increases, so the speed at which the noodle dough passes through the die hole between the part that receives the force directly from the extrusion screw and the part that does not receive it. There is a difference.

  If there is a difference in the speed at which the noodle dough passes through the die hole, the extruded noodles extruded by the molding die have uneven lengths at the tips of the extruded noodle strings. Therefore, in order to quantitatively distribute this for individual meals, the operator had to cut the uneven tip portion for each individual meal.

  Furthermore, the cut-off portion that has been cut off for trimming will be put into the noodle manufacturing apparatus again and reused, but the reuse of pasta damaged by the first processing is a quality issue. Since it leads to a decrease, it was not a preferable mode.

  In this way, in the case of automatically producing extruded noodles, the noodle lengths of the generated noodle strings will not be aligned if the extrusion speed of the noodle strings is different, making it difficult to mass-produce by quantification, and the generated cut-off There was a problem that the quality of the noodles was lowered by re-charging the part.

  On the other hand, an extrusion cylinder that accommodates the noodle dough, a molding die that is attached to the lower portion of the extrusion cylinder and passes the noodle dough in a bar shape, and a noodle dough that is fitted into the extrusion cylinder and faces the molding die And a piston using a hydraulic cylinder for pressurization, and a noodle manufacturing apparatus is disclosed that adjusts the extrusion speed by changing the pressure of pushing the noodle dough by adjusting the hydraulic circuit of the hydraulic cylinder (for example, Patent Document 1). reference).

According to the noodle manufacturing apparatus described in Patent Document 1, the pressure for pushing out the noodle dough is set by adjusting the hydraulic circuit of the hydraulic cylinder that drives the piston. In order to assist the return movement of the piston, a return spring for forcibly applying a return force to the single-acting hydraulic cylinder is provided.
JP 2003-265091 A

  However, the noodle manufacturing apparatus according to Patent Document 1 is intended to equalize the extrusion speed by adjusting the pressure for pressing the noodle dough, but it is necessary to provide a large-scale device such as a hydraulic cylinder, which is costly. There was a problem of increasing. Further, since the extrusion speed slightly changes depending on conditions such as the shape of the molding die and the characteristics of the noodle dough, there is a limit to finely adjusting the pressure for extruding the noodle dough while taking them into consideration.

  The present invention has been made in view of the problems as described above, and can uniformly and easily produce extruded noodles having a uniform noodle string extrusion speed and a constant noodle length. It is an object to provide a noodle production apparatus.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present inventors have found that the extrusion speed of the noodle dough becomes uniform by adjusting one or both of the molding die and the cylinder to a predetermined temperature, and the present invention. It came to complete. Specifically, it aims at providing the following noodle manufacturing apparatuses and noodle manufacturing methods.

  (1) A substantially cylindrical cylinder for storing noodle dough, a molding die having a plurality of holes, a die cap disposed inside the molding die and connected to an end of the cylinder, and the cylinder And an extrusion screw that feeds the noodle dough toward the molding die, and the noodle dough fed out by the extrusion screw is pushed out from the hole of the molding die, thereby giving a predetermined noodle string. An extrusion-type noodle production apparatus for forming a group, wherein the noodle production apparatus comprises a temperature adjustment mechanism for adjusting the temperature of the cylinder and / or the molding die.

  According to the invention described in (1), the extrusion-type noodle manufacturing apparatus includes a cylinder for storing the noodle dough, a molding die having a plurality of holes, and the molding die disposed inside and an end of the cylinder. A die cap connected to the unit, an extrusion screw disposed inside the cylinder, for feeding the noodle dough toward the molding die, and a temperature adjusting mechanism for applying predetermined heat to the cylinder and / or the molding die. In this way, by providing a temperature adjustment mechanism capable of adjusting the temperature of the cylinder and / or the molding die, it is possible to adjust the temperature of the noodle dough accommodated therein. The noodle dough having the adjusted temperature has a predetermined flexibility due to the added heat and the like. In other words, by adjusting the temperature of the cylinder and / or the molding die, it is possible to adjust the hardness such as flexibility of the noodle dough.

  Thereby, for example, when the extrusion speed of the noodle strings group extracted from the hole of the molding die varies depending on the position of the hole, the temperature of the cylinder and / or the molding die is adjusted to control the hardness of the noodle dough. By adjusting, the drag against the hole of the forming die of the noodle dough decreases, so that the extrusion speed of the noodle strings can be made uniform. Therefore, it is possible to continuously and easily produce extruded noodles having a constant noodle length. Further, since heat is not directly applied to the noodle dough, the influence on the texture after cooking can be reduced.

  Note that the temperature adjustment mechanism of the extrusion-type noodle manufacturing apparatus may not only apply heat to the cylinder and / or the forming die, but may also adjust the temperature by absorbing heat. As described above, the temperature control mechanism not only heats the cylinder and / or the molding die but also absorbs the heat of the cylinder and / or the molding die to keep the cylinder and / or the molding die at a low set temperature. It becomes possible to make it. Thereby, for example, temperature adjustment corresponding to different conditions such as the characteristics of the noodle dough becomes easy.

  (2) The cylinder includes a first cylinder that forms an outer shape of the cylinder, and a second cylinder that is disposed substantially parallel to the first cylinder inside the first cylinder, and the first cylinder And a first circulation part through which a predetermined fluid can circulate, and the temperature adjustment mechanism includes a first cooling / heating device for adjusting the temperature of the predetermined fluid. The extrusion-type noodle production apparatus according to (1), wherein the predetermined fluid whose temperature is adjusted by the first cooling / heating device is circulated through the first circulation section.

  According to the invention described in (2), the cylinder has a double structure including a first cylinder that forms the outside and a second cylinder that is disposed inside the first cylinder. Between the two cylinders, there is provided a first circulation unit capable of circulating the fluid whose temperature is adjusted by the first cooling / heating device.

  As described above, it is possible to adjust the temperature of the cylinder by providing the cylinder with a double structure and providing the first circulation part and circulating the fluid adjusted to a predetermined temperature through the first circulation part. Thereby, the temperature control of the noodle dough accommodated therein is also possible.

  (3) The die cap includes a first die cap that forms an outer peripheral surface of the die cap, and a second die cap that is disposed substantially parallel to the first die cap inside the first die cap. And a second circulation part capable of circulating a predetermined fluid is provided between the first die cap and the second die cap, and the temperature adjusting mechanism controls the temperature of the predetermined fluid. The extrusion-type noodle production apparatus according to (1) or (2), which includes a second cooling / heating device for adjusting, and circulates the predetermined fluid whose temperature is adjusted by the second cooling / heating device to the second circulation unit. .

  According to the invention described in (3), the die cap has a double structure including a first die cap that forms the outer peripheral surface of the die cap and a second die cap that is disposed inside the first die cap. ing. And between the 1st dice cap and the 2nd dice cap, the 2nd circulation part which can circulate the fluid temperature-controlled by the 2nd cold / warm device is provided.

  Thus, the temperature of the die cap can be adjusted by providing the second circulating portion in the die cap and circulating the fluid adjusted to a predetermined temperature through the second circulating portion. For example, the temperature of the molding die can be adjusted by conducting heat to the molding die formed of brass. Thereby, the temperature control of the noodle dough accommodated therein is also possible.

  Moreover, since the temperature of the forming die which is the generation part of the noodle strings group can be adjusted, the extrusion speed can be adjusted more easily.

  The second cooling / heating device may use the first cooling / heating device, and the first cooling / heating device may use the second cooling / heating device. In other words, the temperature of the predetermined fluid that circulates the first and second circulation units may be adjusted using only the first cooling / heating device, and the first and second circulation units are circulated using only the second cooling / heating device. You may adjust the temperature of the predetermined fluid. That is, it is good also as using any one of a 1st or 2nd cooling / heating apparatus.

  (4) The noodle manufacturing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the noodles are selected from the group consisting of Chinese noodles, Japanese buckwheat noodles, udons, and pasta.

  According to the invention described in (4), the noodles produced by the noodle production apparatus are selected from the group consisting of Chinese noodles, Japanese buckwheat noodles, udons or pasta. For example, in pasta, it can be used for macaroni, spaghetti, vermicelli, fitcine, lasagna and the like.

(5) a substantially cylindrical cylinder for storing the noodle dough, a molding die having a plurality of holes,
The molding die is disposed inside, a die cap connected to an end portion of the cylinder, an extrusion screw disposed inside the cylinder and feeding the noodle dough toward the molding die, the cylinder and / or Or a temperature adjusting mechanism that adjusts the temperature of the molding die, and a temperature adjusting step that adjusts the cylinder and / or the molding die to a predetermined temperature by the temperature adjusting mechanism. An extruding step of continuously extruding the noodle dough contained in the cylinder from the hole by the extruding screw, and a group of noodle strings generated by extruding the noodle dough from the forming die. An extrusion-type noodle manufacturing method comprising: a cutting step for cutting and aligning.

  According to the invention described in (5), the extrusion-type noodle manufacturing method is accommodated in the temperature adjusting step of adjusting the cylinder and / or the molding die to a predetermined temperature by the temperature adjusting mechanism, and accommodated in the cylinder. An extruding step of continuously extruding the noodle dough from the hole by the extruding screw, and a cutting step of trimming the noodle string group generated by extruding the noodle dough from the molding die to a predetermined length; Is provided. Thus, for example, when the extrusion speed of each of the noodle strings group extruded from the molding die varies depending on the position of each hole, the temperature of the cylinder and / or the molding die is adjusted to indirectly adjust the noodle dough. Therefore, it is possible to apply predetermined heat. That is, the hardness of the noodle dough can be adjusted.

  In this way, by providing a temperature adjusting step for adjusting the temperature of the cylinder and / or the forming die, it is possible to adjust the hardness of the noodle dough, and to make the extrusion speed of the noodle strings group uniform. It becomes.

(6) The cylinder includes a first cylinder forming an outer shape of the cylinder, a second cylinder disposed substantially parallel to the first cylinder inside the first cylinder, the first cylinder, and the second cylinder. A first circulation part provided between the cylinder and capable of circulating a predetermined fluid, and the temperature adjustment mechanism includes a first cooling / heating device for adjusting the temperature of the predetermined fluid,
The temperature adjusting step includes a fluid temperature adjusting step of adjusting the temperature of the predetermined fluid to a predetermined temperature by the first cooling / heating device, and the predetermined fluid adjusted to a predetermined temperature to the first circulation unit. A process for circulating the fluid, and the extrusion-type noodle production method according to (5).

  According to the invention described in (6), the cylinder includes a first cylinder that forms an outer shape of the cylinder, a second cylinder that is disposed substantially parallel to the first cylinder inside the first cylinder, A first circulation section disposed between the first cylinder and the second cylinder, and the temperature adjustment mechanism includes a first cooling / heating device for adjusting a temperature of a predetermined fluid. The temperature adjusting step includes a fluid temperature adjusting step of adjusting the temperature of the predetermined fluid to a predetermined temperature by the first cooling / heating device, and the predetermined fluid adjusted to the predetermined temperature to the first circulation unit. And a fluid circulation step to circulate.

  In this way, the temperature of the cylinder can be adjusted by adjusting the temperature of the fluid in the temperature adjusting step and circulating the fluid adjusted to a predetermined temperature in the first circulating portion in the fluid circulating step.

(7) The die cap includes a first die cap that forms an outer peripheral surface of the die cap, a second die cap that is disposed substantially in parallel with the first die cap inside the first die cap, A second circulating portion provided between the first die cap and the second die cap and capable of circulating a predetermined fluid, wherein the temperature adjusting mechanism adjusts the temperature of the predetermined fluid. 2 cooling / heating device, and in the temperature adjusting step, the second cooling / heating device adjusts the temperature of the predetermined fluid to a predetermined temperature, and the predetermined fluid adjusted to the predetermined temperature. A fluid circulation step of circulating in the second circulation part. (5) or (6).

  According to the invention described in (7), the die cap is disposed substantially parallel to the first die cap inside the first die cap and the first die cap forming the outer peripheral surface of the die cap. A second circulation cap disposed between the first die cap and the second die cap; and the temperature adjustment mechanism adjusts a temperature of a predetermined fluid. A cooling / heating device is provided. The temperature adjusting step includes a fluid temperature adjusting step of adjusting the temperature of the predetermined fluid to a predetermined temperature by a second cooling / heating device, and the predetermined fluid adjusted to the predetermined temperature to the second circulation unit. And a fluid circulation step to circulate.

  In this way, the temperature of the fluid is adjusted in the temperature adjustment step, and the fluid adjusted to a predetermined temperature is circulated in the first circulation portion and / or the second circulation portion in the fluid circulation step, so that the cylinder and / or molding is performed. It is possible to adjust the temperature of the die.

  (8) Extruded noodles produced by the production method according to (5) to (7).

  According to invention described in (8), the extrusion-type noodle manufactured by the noodle manufacturing method is selected from the group consisting of Chinese noodles, Japanese buckwheat noodles, udons or pasta. Specifically, for example, in pasta, macaroni, spaghetti, vermicelli, fitcine, lasagna and the like can be mentioned.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to make the extrusion speed uniform by adjusting the temperature of either or both of the molding die and the cylinder of the noodle production apparatus, and the extruded noodles with a constant noodle length can be continuously used. And can be manufactured easily.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, embodiment of this invention is not limited to the following embodiment at all, and the technical scope of this invention is not limited to this.

  FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a pasta manufacturing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2A shows a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of the cylinder 4 according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2B shows an XX cross-sectional view of FIG. FIG. 3A shows a partially enlarged sectional view of a cylinder, a molding die and a die cap in the present embodiment, and FIG. 3B shows a YY sectional view of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pasta manufacturing apparatus 1 that is an extrusion-type noodle manufacturing apparatus according to this embodiment includes a pasta manufacturing apparatus main body 2 and a cooling / heating apparatus 3. The pasta manufacturing apparatus main body 2 is connected to a cylinder 4 having a die cap 5 provided with a molding die 54 attached to the tip thereof. The cylinder 4 and the cooling / heating device 3 include a water supply hose 35 that supplies the circulating water set at a predetermined temperature by the cooling / cooling device 3 to the first circulation unit 43 of the cylinder 4, and the circulating circulating water to the cooling / heating device 3. The drainage hose 36 to be returned is connected.

  The pasta manufacturing apparatus main body 2 includes a material input unit 21 for supplying raw materials of pasta dough, a material preparation unit 22 for preparing pasta dough raw materials and water, and dough generation for generating pasta dough while kneading the prepared raw materials. Part 23.

  The material input part 21 is formed in a hopper shape having a wide upper part and a narrow lower part. The material input part 21a is used for supplying flour, which is a raw material of pasta dough, to the upper part, and the material input part 21a is not shown. And a material container. The material input port 21a has a lid portion 21b and prevents impurities such as dust from entering. The material storage chamber holds the raw material input from the material input port 21 a and extracts a predetermined amount of raw material to the material blending unit 22. In addition, the flour etc. used as a raw material and water are each stored in a different accommodating part.

  The material blending unit 22 is a place for blending and stirring a predetermined amount of flour and water at a predetermined ratio, and communicates with the dough generation unit 23. In addition, since the material input part 21 and the material preparation part 22 can use the thing similar to what is used in the pasta manufacturing apparatus used normally, it abbreviate | omits for details.

  The dough generating unit 23 includes a cylinder 4 and a die cap 5 that is joined to an end of the cylinder 4 and in which a molding die 54 is disposed. The cylinder 4 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and is formed of a material having high corrosion resistance such as stainless steel.

  As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the cylinder 4 includes a first cylinder 41 that forms the outer surface of the cylinder 4 and a second cylinder 42 that forms the inner surface of the cylinder 4. The second cylinder 42 is disposed inside the first cylinder 41 so as to be substantially parallel to the first cylinder 41. In other words, the cylinder 4 has a double structure composed of the first cylinder 41 and the second cylinder 42.

  Between the 1st cylinder 41 and the 2nd cylinder 42, the 1st circulation part 43 through which the circulating water which is the fluid adjusted to predetermined temperature in the cooling / heating apparatus 3 circulates is provided. Further, the first cylinder 41 is provided with a water supply tap 45 for supplying circulating water and a drain plug 46 for discharging the circulating water. Each of the water supply tap 45 and the drain plug 46 is provided with the first cylinder 41. And is connected to the first circulation part 43. The water tap 45 is connected to the cooling / heating device 3 by a water supply hose 35 for supplying circulating water from the cooling / heating device, and the drain plug 46 is connected to the cooling / heating device by a drain hose 36 for returning the circulating water to the cooling / heating device 3. 3 is connected.

  Inside the 2nd cylinder 42, the extrusion screw 44 which sends out the pasta dough mix | blended in the material mixing part 22 in the direction where the shaping | molding die 54 is connected is arrange | positioned. The pasta dough is fed to the forming die 54 by the rotation of the extrusion screw 44. As the extrusion screw, for example, a ribbon screw can be used.

  As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the die cap 5 is screwed into the cylinder 4. The die cap 5 includes a first die cap 51 that forms the outer surface of the die cap 5, and a second die cap 52 that forms the inner surface of the die cap 5. The second die cap 52 is disposed inside the first die cap 51 so as to be substantially parallel to the first die cap 51. In other words, the die cap 5 has a double structure composed of the first die cap 51 and the second die cap 52.

  Between the 1st dice cap 51 and the 2nd dice cap 52, the 2nd circulation part 53 through which the circulating water which is the fluid adjusted to predetermined temperature in the cooling / heating apparatus 3 circulates is provided. Further, the die cap 5 is provided with a water supply tap 55 for supplying circulating water and a drain plug 56 for discharging the circulating water. Each of the water supply tap 55 and the drain plug 56 is provided with a first die cap 51. And is connected to the second circulation part 53.

  The molding die 54 is disposed inside the die cap 5 and has a plurality of die holes 57 formed therein. The molding die 54 is made of brass, and the shape of the hole differs depending on the type of pasta.

  The cooling / heating device 3 includes a cooling / heating tank 31, a circulation pump 32, and a switchboard 33. The cold / warm tank 31 is provided with a sensor 311 and a heater 312, and the circulating water supplied from the water supply inlet 313 is temporarily stored in the cold / warm tank 31. The circulating water stored in the cold / warm tank 31 is heated by energizing the heater 312 provided in the cold / warm tank 31. Then, temperature adjustment such as heating is performed until the set temperature is reached in the sensor 311.

  The cold / warm tank 31 is provided with a water supply tap 315 and a return plug 316. The water tap 315 is connected to a water tap 45 provided in the cylinder 4 via a water supply hose 35, and the circulating water whose temperature is adjusted in the cold / warm tank 31 passes through the water supply hose 35 and the first circulation of the cylinder 4. Supplied to the unit 43. Similarly, the return plug 316 is connected to a drain plug 46 provided in the cylinder 4 via a drain hose 36, and the circulating water circulated through the first circulation part 43 of the cylinder 4 is cooled and warmed through the drain hose 36. Returned to the tank 31. When the circulating water returned to the cold / warm tank 31 is heated again to a predetermined temperature, it is circulated to the first circulation part 43 of the cylinder 4. The pasta manufacturing apparatus 1 adjusts the cylinder 4 to a predetermined temperature by repeatedly circulating the circulating water through such a process.

  The switchboard 33 controls the energization of the heater 312 or the like based on the sensor 311 by the operator setting the set temperature of the circulating water.

  Here, the relationship between the orientation of the material in the pasta dough and the set temperature in the cylinder 4 will be described.

  As a material used for the pasta dough, for example, wheat such as durum wheat and ordinary wheat is used, but in this embodiment, each of durum wheat and ordinary wheat is used alone or in combination at a predetermined ratio. The relationship with the temperature in the cylinder in this case will be described.

  For example, when producing pasta dough only in durum wheat, it is preferable to set the temperature of the cylinder 4 in a range of 25 ° C to 30 ° C. In particular, when the pasta dough is low in resistance, that is, when the pasta dough is soft, it is preferably set in the range of 25 ° C to 28 ° C. Further, when the pasta dough is high in resistance, that is, when the pasta dough is hard, it is preferably set in the range of 26 ° C to 30 ° C.

  Further, for example, when pasta dough is produced by blending durum wheat and ordinary wheat in a ratio of 5 to 5, it is preferable to set the temperature of the cylinder 4 in a range of 23 ° C. to 28 ° C. In particular, when the pasta dough is low in resistance, that is, when the pasta dough is soft, it is preferably set in a range of 23 ° C. to 26 ° C. Further, when the pasta dough is high in resistance, that is, when the pasta dough is hard, it is preferably set within a range of 24 ° C to 28 ° C.

  For example, when producing pasta dough only with normal wheat, it is preferable to set the temperature of the cylinder 4 in the range of 18 ° C. to 26 ° C. In particular, when the pasta dough is low in resistance, that is, when the pasta dough is soft, it is preferably set in the range of 18 ° C to 24 ° C. Further, when the pasta dough is high in resistance, that is, when the pasta dough is hard, it is preferably set in the range of 22 ° C. to 26 ° C.

  In addition, since the above-mentioned temperature may change with conditions, such as the humidity of a working chamber, you may change suitably, seeing the extrusion speed of a noodle string group.

  Next, a method for manufacturing the pasta according to this embodiment will be described.

  The pasta manufacturing method according to the present invention includes a substantially cylindrical cylinder 4 for storing noodle dough, a molding die 54 having a plurality of die holes 57, a molding die 54 disposed therein, and an end of the cylinder 4 A die cap 5 connected to the cylinder 4, an extrusion screw 44 disposed inside the cylinder 4 for feeding the noodle dough toward the molding die 54, and the temperature of the cylinder 4 and / or the molding die 54 is adjusted. In the pasta manufacturing apparatus 1 comprising a temperature adjustment mechanism, a temperature adjustment step of adjusting the cylinder 4 and / or the molding die 54 to a predetermined temperature by the temperature adjustment mechanism, and the noodle dough accommodated in the cylinder 4 The extrusion process of continuously extruding the die from the die hole 57 by the extrusion screw 44, and the noodle dough from the molding die 54 Including to a cutting step to align cut noodle groups to a predetermined length which is generated by being issued, the.

  The temperature adjusting mechanism includes a cooling / heating device 3 that adjusts the temperature of a predetermined fluid. The cylinder 4 includes a first cylinder 41 that forms an outer shape of the cylinder 4, a second cylinder 42 that is disposed substantially parallel to the first cylinder 41 inside the first cylinder 41, and the first cylinder 41. A first circulation part 43 disposed between the cylinder 41 and the second cylinder 42. Further, the die cap 5 is provided on a surface orthogonal to the axial direction of the cylinder 4 and a molding die 54 in which the die hole 57 is formed, and a first die cap 51 that forms an outer peripheral surface of the die cap 5. In the first die cap 51, a second die cap 52 is disposed substantially parallel to the first die cap 51, and is disposed between the first die cap 51 and the second die cap 52. A second circulation part 53.

  In the pasta manufacturing method according to the present embodiment, first, the circulating water that circulates the first circulation unit 43 of the cylinder 4 is stored in the cold / warm tank 31 of the cooler / heater 3, and the heater 312 adjusts the water to a predetermined temperature. (Fluid temperature control step). Next, the circulating water adjusted to a predetermined temperature is pulled up using the circulation pump 32 and injected into the first circulation portion 43 of the cylinder 4 through the water supply hose 35 to circulate the first circulation portion 43 (fluid circulation step). ). Circulating water circulated through the first circulation part 43 is returned to the cold / warm tank 31 from the drain plug 46 provided in the cylinder 4 via the drain hose 36. The circulating water returned to the cold / warm tank 31 is adjusted again to a predetermined temperature by the heater 312 and is circulated again to the first circulation unit 43. The circulating water repeats this operation, so that the cylinder 4 can maintain a predetermined temperature.

  Here, the raw material of pasta dough serving as pasta is charged into the material charging unit 21 from the material charging port 21a. The raw material input from the material input port 21a is temporarily stored in the material storage chamber. Then, a predetermined amount of raw material is charged from the material storage chamber into the material preparation unit, and is mixed and stirred with a predetermined amount of water. As a result, an initial stage pasta dough is formed.

  Next, the pasta dough is put into the dough generation unit 23. After stirring, the pasta dough is fed into the second cylinder 42 that communicates with the material blending unit, and is kneaded by the extrusion screw 44 that rotates about the axis of the second cylinder 42 in the second cylinder 42 to the molding die 54. It is sent in.

  The pasta dough fed to the molding die 54 while being twisted in the second cylinder 42 is pressed against the molding die 54. Here, since the molding die 54 is provided with a plurality of die holes 57, the pasta dough pressed against the molding die 54 passes through the die holes 57 of the molding die 54 to become noodle strings. (Extrusion process). The group of noodle strings that have passed through the die hole 57 is hung on a movable basket and cut into pieces for each predetermined noodle length (cutting step).

  Here, since the cylinder 4 is adjusted to a predetermined temperature by the cooling / heating device 3, the noodle dough is also adjusted to the predetermined temperature. That is, it is adjusted to a predetermined hardness. Then, by adjusting the temperature of the noodle dough and giving the noodle dough a predetermined flexibility, the drag when the noodle dough is pressed against the molding die 54 is reduced. Accordingly, the speed at which the noodle dough passes through the die hole 57 is made the same in the substantially central portion of the molding die 54 that directly receives the force from the extrusion screw 44 and the outer peripheral portion that does not directly receive the force from the extrusion screw 44. It becomes possible to do.

  In this way, by making the extrusion speed of the noodle strings group constant, the noodle length of the noodle strings group to be cut can be made constant even if the generated noodle strings group is automatically cut in the cutting step. It becomes possible. This makes it possible to quantify the noodle strings in pasta production, and to automate the production of noodles even when quantitatively allocating for individual consumption. And since automation becomes possible, mass-productivity will improve.

  Moreover, since it becomes possible to arrange the noodle lengths, there is no cut-off portion cut off in order to make the noodle lengths uniform, so that it is possible to prevent the quality from being deteriorated due to reuse of the cut-out portions.

  In the present embodiment, the extruding speed of the pasta dough is adjusted by connecting the cooling / heating device 3 to the cylinder 4 and circulating the circulating water through the first circulation part 43 of the cylinder 4 to adjust the temperature of the cylinder 4. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by connecting the cooling / heating device 3 to the die cap 5 and circulating the circulating water through the second circulation part 53 of the die cap 5, the temperature of the molding die 54 can be adjusted, and the extrusion speed of the pasta dough can be adjusted. Good. Further, circulating water is circulated through each of the first circulation part 43 of the cylinder 4 and the second circulation part 53 of the die cap 5, and the temperature of the cylinder 4 and the molding die 54 is adjusted, thereby adjusting the extrusion speed of the pasta dough. May be.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the cooling / heating device 3 is connected to the cylinder 4, and the temperature of the cylinder 4 is adjusted by circulating circulating water such as cooling water or hot water through the first circulation portion 43 of the cylinder 4. However, it is not limited to this. For example, by using a material having a Peltier element for the cylinder 4 and / or the die cap 5, predetermined heat may be absorbed or generated to adjust the temperature of the cylinder 4 and / or the die cap 5.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although demonstrated using pasta as noodles, in this invention, it is not restricted to this. For example, the noodles may be selected from the group consisting of Chinese noodles, Japanese buckwheat noodles, udons, and pasta. Pasta shall include macaroni, spaghetti, vermicelli, fitcine, lasagna and the like.

It is a figure which shows the extrusion-type pasta manufacturing apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. (A) shows the partial expanded sectional view of the cylinder 4 which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (B) shows XX sectional drawing of (A). (A) shows the partial expanded sectional view of the cylinder in this embodiment, a forming die, and a die cap, and (B) shows a YY sectional view of (A).

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pasta manufacturing apparatus 2 Pasta manufacturing apparatus main body 3 Cooling / heating apparatus 4 Cylinder 41 1st cylinder 42 2nd cylinder 43 1st circulation part 44 Extrusion screw 5 Die cap 51 1st body 52 2nd body 53 2nd circulation part 54 Molding die

Claims (8)

A substantially cylindrical cylinder for storing the noodle dough;
A molding die having a plurality of holes;
A die cap disposed inside the die and connected to an end of the cylinder;
An extrusion screw that is arranged inside the cylinder and feeds the noodle dough toward the molding die,
An extrusion-type noodle production apparatus for forming a predetermined noodle string group by extruding the noodle dough fed out by the extrusion screw from the hole of the molding die,
The noodle production apparatus is an extrusion-type noodle production apparatus provided with a temperature adjustment mechanism for adjusting the temperature of the cylinder and / or the molding die. The cylinder includes a first cylinder that forms an outer shape of the cylinder, and a second cylinder that is disposed substantially parallel to the first cylinder inside the first cylinder,
Between the 1st cylinder and the 2nd cylinder, the 1st circulation part which can circulate a predetermined fluid is provided,
2. The temperature adjusting mechanism includes a first cooling / heating device for adjusting a temperature of the predetermined fluid, and circulates the predetermined fluid whose temperature is adjusted by the first cooling / heating device to the first circulation unit. The extrusion-type noodle manufacturing apparatus described in 1. The die cap includes a first die cap that forms an outer peripheral surface of the die cap, and a second die cap that is disposed substantially parallel to the first die cap inside the first die cap.
Between the first die cap and the second die cap, a second circulation part capable of circulating a predetermined fluid is provided,
2. The temperature adjusting mechanism includes a second cooling / heating device for adjusting the temperature of the predetermined fluid, and circulates the predetermined fluid whose temperature is adjusted by the second cooling / heating device to the second circulation unit. Or the extrusion-type noodle manufacturing apparatus of 2.   The extrusion-type noodle production apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the extrusion-type noodle is selected from the group consisting of Chinese noodles, Japanese buckwheat noodles, udons, and pasta. A substantially cylindrical cylinder for storing the noodle dough;
A molding die having a plurality of holes;
A die cap disposed inside the die and connected to an end of the cylinder;
An extrusion screw that is arranged inside the cylinder and feeds the noodle dough toward the molding die;
A temperature adjusting mechanism for adjusting the temperature of the cylinder and / or the molding die, and an extrusion-type noodle manufacturing method comprising:
A temperature adjusting step of adjusting the cylinder and / or the molding die to a predetermined temperature by the temperature adjusting mechanism;
An extrusion step of continuously extruding the noodle dough contained in the cylinder from the hole by the extrusion screw;
A cutting step of cutting a noodle string group generated by extruding the noodle dough from the molding die into a predetermined length. The cylinder includes: a first cylinder that forms an outer shape of the cylinder; a second cylinder that is disposed substantially parallel to the first cylinder inside the first cylinder; and the first cylinder and the second cylinder. A first circulation part that is provided between and capable of circulating a predetermined fluid,
The temperature adjustment mechanism includes a first cooling / heating device for adjusting the temperature of the predetermined fluid,
The temperature adjusting step includes a fluid temperature adjusting step of adjusting the temperature of the predetermined fluid to a predetermined temperature by the first cooling / heating device, and the predetermined fluid adjusted to a predetermined temperature to the first circulation unit. An extrusion-type noodle manufacturing method according to claim 5, comprising a fluid circulation step for circulation. The die cap includes a first die cap that forms an outer peripheral surface of the die cap, a second die cap that is disposed substantially parallel to the first die cap inside the first die cap, and the first die A second circulating portion provided between the cap and the second die cap and capable of circulating a predetermined fluid;
The temperature adjustment mechanism includes a second cooling / heating device for adjusting the temperature of the predetermined fluid,
The temperature adjusting step includes a fluid temperature adjusting step of adjusting the temperature of the predetermined fluid to a predetermined temperature by the second cooling / heating device, and the predetermined fluid adjusted to a predetermined temperature to the second circulation unit. A method for producing extruded noodles according to claim 5 or 6, comprising a fluid circulation step for circulation. Extruded noodles produced by the production method according to claim 5.

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