JP5787254B2 - Pressed sushi molding apparatus and pressed sushi molding method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pressed sushi molding apparatus and a pressed sushi molding method capable of compression-molding pressed sushi.

  In general, Oshizushi is produced by packing sushi rice in a wooden box and arranging ingredients such as fish and shellfish on top of it, and applying pressure with human hands.

  However, it has been a heavy labor for workers to repeatedly produce pressed sushi by such a method, and there has been a demand for automation.

  In order to meet such a demand, various types of pressed sushi forming apparatuses have been proposed.

  For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-39077 discloses a pressing unit that applies pressure to a pressed sushi material (sushi material) placed in a pressed sushi mold, a supporting unit that supports the hanging hanging unit, and a supporting unit. A spring that is provided between the driving means for moving the sword up and down, the pressing means and the supporting means and compressed when the pressing means applies pressure to the ingredients of the pressed sushi, and the distance from the lowering start point to the lowering end point of the pressing means There is disclosed a press sushi manufacturing apparatus comprising a control means for making the variability variable according to the compression start point of the spring.

JP 2009-39077 A

  However, since the conventional technique is a mechanism in which pressure is applied only from above to the sushi material put into the pressed sushi mold, moisture and air are not evenly removed throughout.

  Therefore, in the manufactured pressed sushi, there was a problem that a part where the sushi material was sufficiently compacted and a part where the sushi material was loosely compacted were formed.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems of the conventional technology, and a pressed sushi molding apparatus capable of producing a pressed sushi having a good texture by completely removing moisture and air from the sushi material. An object is to provide a pressed sushi molding method.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the pressed sushi forming device according to the present invention described in claim 1 is rotatably supported by a rotating shaft, connected to a driving means and rotated, and arranged in a vertical direction. A gear train having a plurality of idler gears that mesh with the pinion and transmit the rotational force of the pinion, and a gear train that is included in the gear train and rotates in opposite directions to each other and linearly parallel to each other or straight A pair of upper and lower rack gears that move so as to be in line with each other, and a pair of upper and lower pressing gears that are provided in each rack gear and that move with the movement of each rack gear and that are moved closer to and away from each other. A member, a molding frame into which sushi ingredients including sheet-shaped cooked rice are stacked, a mounting table on which the molding frame is placed, and a vertical movement along the inner wall of the molding frame The mold And a pair of upper and lower plate-like member provided so as to sandwich the sushi material from the vertical direction is turned on, the said pushing member in the upper, abuts a part of the molding frame, the by expansion and contraction of the spring A pressing member for preventing the molding frame from lifting from the mounting table is provided, and when the pair of pressing members are operated so as to come close to each other as the driving means is driven, The pressing member is configured to compress the sushi material from above and below by contacting the upper plate-shaped member and the lower pressing member respectively contacting the lower plate-shaped member. .

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the pressed sushi forming apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, the drive means comprises a handle that is manually operated so as to rotate the pinion forward and backward. Features.

  The pressed sushi forming apparatus according to a third aspect of the present invention is the invention according to the first aspect, wherein the driving means is constituted by an electric motor that rotates the pinion forward and backward.

The pressed sushi molding method of the present invention described in claim 4 is a pressed sushi molding method using the pressed sushi molding apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the pinion is rotated forward. A first step of bringing the pair of pressing members close to each other and applying a compressive force to the sushi material in the molding frame from above and below by the pair of plate-shaped members; A second step of releasing the compressive force applied to the sushi material in the forming mold by the pair of plate-like members, and rotating the pinion forward again to bring the pair of pressing members close to each other. And a third step in which a compressive force is again applied to the sushi material in the mold from above and below by the plate-shaped member.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the sushi material can be compressed evenly from the top and bottom direction, there is an effect that the moisture and air of the sushi material can be drawn evenly throughout and a textured sushi can be produced. .
In addition, there is an effect that it is possible to mass-produce the pressed sushi having a good texture by preventing the molding form from being lifted from the mounting table.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, there is an effect that the sushi material can be evenly compressed from above and below in a simple and inexpensive configuration to produce pressed sushi having a good texture.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, there is an effect that the sushi material can be efficiently compressed evenly from the top and bottom directions to mass-produce pressed sushi having a good texture.

According to the invention of claim 4 , the sushi material is compressed stepwise from the top and bottom direction, and the moisture and air of the sushi material can be uniformly removed to produce a pressed texture with good texture. is there.

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  Hereinafter, an embodiment as an example of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that components having the same function are denoted by the same reference symbols throughout the drawings for describing the embodiment, and the repetitive description thereof will be omitted.

  The configuration of the pressed sushi forming apparatus M1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to cross-sectional views showing the internal structure of FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the sushi forming apparatus M1 is rotatably supported on a rotating shaft 10 and is connected to an arm-shaped handle 11 as a kind of driving means to be rotated (an example of a pinion). ).

  Further, a gear train G having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) idler gears 13 arranged in the vertical direction and meshing with the turning drive gear 12 to transmit the rotational force of the turning drive gear 12, and the gear train A pair of upper and lower rack gears 15a, which are included in G and move so as to be linearly aligned with each other and engaged with pinions (drive pinions) 14a and 14b that rotate in opposite directions, and are close to and separated from each other. 15b.

  The rack gears 15a and 15b are not limited to move so as to be in a straight line with each other, and are arranged at positions where they move so as to be parallel to each other (that is, any rack gear from a position that is in a straight line). It is also conceivable that the positions of 15a and 15b are separated to some extent.

  Furthermore, a pair of upper and lower pressing members 16a and 16b are provided which are provided on the rack gears 15a and 15b, and move with the movement of the rack gears 15a and 15b, and are close to and separated from each other.

Further, a molding frame 20 other devices such as a sheet of rice and various ingredient which is molded in the including sushi material 100 is turned by laminating, vertically movable along the inner wall of the molding mold 20 And a pair of upper and lower plate-like members 21a and 21b provided so as to sandwich the sushi material 100 put into the mold 20 from above and below.

  When the pair of pressing members 16a and 16b are moved close to each other as the operator drives the arm-shaped handle 11, the upper pressing member 16a is lowered to the upper plate-shaped member 21a. The pressing member 16b on the side is in contact with the lower plate-like member 21b, and the sushi material 100 is compressed in the vertical direction.

  The sushi molding apparatus M1 according to the present embodiment further includes a mounting table 200 on which the molding mold 20 is placed, and the arm portion 17 of the upper pressing member 16a abuts a part of the molding mold 20. In addition, a pressing member 300 that prevents the molding frame 20 from being lifted from the mounting table 200 is provided.

  The pressing member 300 includes a spring 301 at the top, and is configured to expand and contract in a state where the tip of the pressing member 300 is in contact with a part of the molding frame 20.

  The arm-shaped handle 11 is configured to rotate the turning drive gear 12 forward and backward.

  In this embodiment, the case where the arm-shaped handle 11 is used has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to use a rotary handle or the like.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the arm-shaped handle 11 is manually operated to operate the sushi molding apparatus M1 has been described. Instead, an electric motor that rotates the turning drive gear 12 forward and backward is provided. You may do it.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, a method for forming pressed sushi using the sushi forming apparatus M1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  First, the operator grasps the arm-shaped handle 11 from the initial state shown in FIG. 1 and moves it in the direction of the arrow D1 as shown in FIG.

  Thereby, the turning drive gear 12 is rotated in the direction of the arrow A, and the gear train G having the idler gear 13 is driven.

  Then, the pinions 14a and 14b are rotated in the B1 direction and the B2 direction, and accordingly, the pair of upper and lower rack gears 15a and 15b mesh with the pinions 14a and 14b and move linearly, and the arrows C and D approach each other. Move in the direction.

  At the same time, the pair of upper and lower pressing members 16a and 16b move in the directions of arrows C and D, the upper pressing member 16a becomes the upper plate-like member 21a, and the lower pressing member 16b becomes the lower plate-like member 21b. In contact with each other, that is, the plate-like member 21a and the plate-like member 21b approach each other while maintaining a parallel state to each other, and the sushi material 100 is compressed in the vertical direction.

  In addition, the tip of the pressing member 300 comes into contact with the upper surface of the molding die 20, and the lifting of the molding die 20 from the mounting table 200 is prevented.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 3, it is further moved in the direction of arrow D2. Thereby, the compression force of the arrow E and F direction is provided, and the sushi material 100 is further compressed from the up-down direction.

  Next, it is moved in the direction of arrow D3 as shown in FIG. Thereby, the compressive force (arrow G, H) from the up-down direction of the sushi material 100 is once released.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5, it is further moved in the direction of arrow D4. Thereby, the compression force of the arrow I and J direction is provided, the sushi material 100 is further compressed from the up-down direction, and the pressed sushi 101 is completed (refer FIG. 6).

  That is, the pressed sushi forming method using the sushi forming apparatus M1 has the following three steps.

  (First step)

  The turning drive gear 12 is rotated forward to bring the pair of pressing members 16a and 16b close to each other, and a compressive force is applied to the sushi material 100 in the molding frame 20 from above and below by the pair of plate-like members 21a and 21b.

  (Second step)

  The turning drive gear 12 is reversely rotated to separate the pair of pressing members 16a and 16b, thereby releasing the compressive force applied to the sushi material 100 in the mold 20 by the pair of plate-like members 21a and 21b.

  (Third step)

  The swivel drive gear 12 is rotated forward again to bring the pair of pressing members 16a and 16b close to each other, and the pair of plate-like members 21a and 21b again applies a compressive force to the sushi material 100 in the molding frame 20 from above and below.

  For example, in the case where an electric motor is provided instead of the arm-shaped handle 11 as the driving means, the above-described first to third steps are programmed, and the electric motor is moved forward and backward by a microcomputer or the like at a predetermined timing. It will be controlled to rotate.

  7 to 11 show configuration examples of the sushi molding apparatus M1 according to the present embodiment.

  In this configuration example, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 10 and the like, two pairs of upper and lower pressing members 16a and 16b are provided.

  In this configuration example, the mounting table 200 is attached to a pedestal 400 made of stainless steel, aluminum, or the like.

  Although not particularly limited, the mold 20 and the plate-like members 21a and 21b are made of a resin such as polyethylene or ABS resin.

  As described above, according to the pressed sushi forming method using the sushi forming apparatus M1, the plate-like member 21a and the plate-like member 21b are brought close to each other while being parallel to each other, and the sushi material is pressed and solidified. As a result, the moisture and air of the sushi material 100 are evenly drawn throughout, and a pressed sushi with a good texture can be produced.

  Although the invention made by the present inventor has been specifically described based on the embodiment, the embodiment disclosed in this specification is an example in all respects and is limited to the disclosed technology. Should not be considered. That is, the technical scope of the present invention should not be construed restrictively based on the description in the above-described embodiment, but should be construed according to the description of the scope of claims. All modifications are included without departing from the technical scope equivalent to the described technique and the gist of the claims.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the sushi molding method using the sushi molding apparatus M1 that has the first to third steps and is pressed twice is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second step and the second step. The step 3 may be omitted, and the sushi material may be pressed and solidified only by the first step (that is, one operation).

  Moreover, you may make it press and solidify a sushi material in steps 3 times or more using the sushi shaping | molding apparatus M1.

  In the above description, the pressed sushi forming apparatus and the pressed sushi forming method according to the present invention can be applied to the manufacture of pressed sushi, battera and the like, for example.

M1 Pressed Sushi Molding Device 10 Rotating Shaft 11 Arm-Shaped Handle 12 Rotating Drive Gear 13 Idler Gears 14a and 14b Pinions 15a and 15b Rack Gears 16a and 16b Pressing Member 17 Arm 20 Molding Form 21a and 20b Plate-shaped Member 100 Sushi Material 101 Oshizushi 200 Placement table 300 Holding member 301 Spring 400 Base

Claims (4)

A pinion that is rotatably supported on a rotating shaft and connected to a driving means to rotate;
A gear train having a plurality of idler gears arranged in a vertical direction and meshing with the pinion to transmit the rotational force of the pinion;
A pair of upper and lower rack gears that are included in the gear train, move in a straight line parallel to each other or in a straight line by meshing with pinions rotating in opposite directions, and close to and away from each other;
A pair of upper and lower pressing members that are provided in each rack gear, move with the movement of each rack gear, and are close to and separated from each other;
Forming mold into which sushi ingredients including sheet-shaped cooked rice are stacked and charged,
A mounting table on which the forming mold is mounted;
A pair of upper and lower plate-like members that are engaged so as to move up and down along the inner wall of the molding mold and are provided so as to sandwich the sushi material put into the molding mold from above and below,
With
The pressing member on the upper side is provided with a pressing member that comes into contact with a part of the molding mold and prevents the molding mold from lifting from the mounting table by expansion and contraction of a spring.
When the pair of pressing members are operated so as to come close to each other as the driving means is driven, the upper pressing member is the upper plate member, and the lower pressing member is the lower member. A pressed sushi molding apparatus configured to abut on each of the plate-like members and compress the sushi material from above and below.   The pressed sushi molding apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the driving unit includes a handle that is manually operated to rotate the pinion forward and backward.   2. The pressed sushi forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the driving means is constituted by an electric motor that rotates the pinion forward and backward. A pressed sushi molding method using the pressed sushi molding device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A first step of rotating the pinion forward to bring the pair of pressing members close to each other, and applying a compressive force from above and below to the sushi material in the molding frame by the pair of plate-like members;
A second step of reversing the pinion to separate the pair of pressing members and releasing a compressive force to the sushi material in the molding frame by the pair of plate-shaped members;
A third step in which the pinion is rotated forward again to bring the pair of pressing members close to each other, and the pair of plate-shaped members again applies a compressive force to the sushi material in the molding frame from above and below,
A method for forming pressed sushi, comprising:

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