JP7261916B1 - break-in device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a device capable of preconditioning even long loose vegetables such as garnishes of sashimi while preventing entanglement with preconditioning pins. A break-in device (5) of the present invention comprises a break-in element (20) having a plurality of break-in pins (21) inserted into loose vegetables conveyed in a piled state, and while the posture of the break-in pins (21) is maintained, and a moving mechanism 30 for circularly moving the break-in element 20 along an arcuate movement locus. The movement mechanism 30 includes a sun rotator 41 whose rotation is constrained, a first planetary rotator 43 that engages with the sun rotator 41 and rotates while revolving around the sun rotator 41 , and a first planetary rotator 43 . and second planetary rotors 45 that rotate while revolving around the sun rotor 41 while meshing with each other. [Selection drawing] Fig. 6

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a preconditioning device for preconditioning bulk vegetables such as bean sprouts and cut vegetables in the process of being conveyed.

Bulk vegetables conveyed by a conveyer as a conveying means are put into, for example, a weighing hopper as a weighing means, and when the weight of the put-in loose vegetables reaches a predetermined amount, the loose vegetables are picked for each predetermined amount. are subdivided and discharged from weighing hoppers to produce bagged vegetables. Bulk vegetables conveyed on a conveyer may be piled up unevenly and densely. If the bulk vegetables are put into the weighing hopper while they are uneven, the time to reach the predetermined amount will vary, and the production efficiency of the bagged vegetables will decrease. Weighing accuracy is reduced.

In order to eliminate the coarseness and denseness of loose vegetables conveyed by a conveyor, the loose vegetables are leveled as disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example. This leveling is sometimes written as run-in, and is sometimes used as a similar expression to unravel, but below it is expressed as run-in.
The break-in disclosed in Patent Document 1, as shown in FIG. 1 thereof, is realized by a break-in roller provided approximately in the middle of the conveying direction of the conveyor. The pre-conditioning roller can pre-condition loose vegetables, such as bean sprouts, which are conveyed on a conveyer, to eliminate coarseness and fineness. The break-in roller of Patent Document 1 is a cylindrical or columnar member that is rotated by a drive source, and a plurality of needle-shaped break-in pins protruding radially are provided on the outer peripheral surface of the arcuate surface of this break-in roller. It is When the break-in pin enters and pushes through the loose vegetables to be conveyed, coarseness and denseness of the loose vegetables are eliminated.

JP 2020-144028 A

In the above-described break-in roller of Patent Document 1, the outer peripheral surface of the break-in roller is circular, from which the break-in pin extends radially outward. Therefore, when the break-in roller is rotated, the break-in pin circulates in an arc while changing its attitude over 360 degrees. It is extremely difficult for the arc-shaped movement locus of this break-in pin to break-in certain kinds of loose vegetables, for example, long sashimi garnishes with a large overall length. This is because the garnish of the sashimi gets entangled with the break-in pin that moves in an arc-shaped trajectory.

In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a preconditioning device that can prevent even long loose vegetables from entangling with the pretreatment pins.

The break-in device of the present invention comprises a break-in element having a plurality of break-in pins to be inserted into loose vegetables conveyed in piles, and a break-in element that maintains the posture of the break-in pins and moves along an arc-shaped movement trajectory. and a movement mechanism for orbiting the break-in element.

The movement mechanism of the break-in device in the present invention preferably includes a sun rotator whose rotation is constrained, a first planetary rotator that rotates while revolving around the sun rotator while meshing with the sun rotator, and a first planetary rotator. and a second planetary rotor that rotates while revolving around the sun rotor while meshing with each of the gears, and the run-in element is fixed to the second planetary rotor.

The movement mechanism of the break-in device in the present invention preferably comprises a pair of first planetary rotors and a pair of second planetary rotors, and the center axis of the sun rotor and the pair of first planetary rotors are respectively and the respective rotation centers of the pair of second planetary rotors are aligned, and a break-in element is fixed to each of the pair of second planetary rotors.

The planetary rotation body train in the present invention preferably consists of a planetary gear train.

The planetary gear train in the present invention preferably includes a sun gear corresponding to the sun rotor, a first planetary gear corresponding to the first planetary rotor, and a second planetary gear corresponding to the second planetary rotor. The number of teeth of the sun gear is equal to the number of teeth of the second planetary gear.

According to the present invention, even long loose vegetables such as garnishes for sashimi can be prevented from entangling with the pre-seasoning pin by moving around while maintaining the attitude of the pre-seasoning pin.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a side view which shows schematic structure of a conveying apparatus provided with the break-in mechanism which concerns on embodiment of this invention. FIG. 2 is a front view showing a break-in mechanism and its surroundings according to the embodiment; FIG. 4 is a front view showing rotating elements of the break-in mechanism according to the embodiment; It is (a) a front view and (b) a side view showing the break-in mechanism according to the embodiment. It is (a) a front view, (b) a plan view, and (c) a side view showing the break-in element of the break-in mechanism according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a side view showing a series of operations of the break-in device according to the embodiment; 7 is an enlarged view showing STEP1 and STEP2 of the operation of FIG. 6; FIG. 7 is an enlarged view showing STEP3 and STEP4 of the operation of FIG. 6; FIG. 7 is an enlarged view showing STEP4 and STEP5 of the operation of FIG. 6; FIG.

Hereinafter, a processing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment, which includes a conveying unit 3 and a preconditioning unit 5 and processes loose vegetables, will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9 attached herewith.
In the processing apparatus 1, the loose vegetables as break-in objects are transported by the transport unit 3 in a state in which they are scattered in the transport direction (FD) and the width direction (WD) and accumulated in the thickness direction (TD). In the process of being conveyed by the conveying section 3 , the loose vegetables are seasoned by the conditioning section 5 . In the break-in part 5, the break-in pin 21 rotates while maintaining a fixed posture, so that even long loose vegetables can be break-in while preventing them from entangling around the break-in pin. Bulk vegetables to be processed in the processing apparatus 1 are put into a device provided downstream of the processing apparatus 1, such as a weighing hopper, and then subjected to processing such as bagging.

In the present embodiment, the action of the break-in pin 21 that revolves while maintaining this constant posture is realized by the planetary gear train 40 provided in the break-in portion 5, as an example. The planetary gear train 40 includes a sun gear 41, a pair of first planetary gears 43A and 43B that mesh with the sun gear 41, and second planetary gears 45A and 45B that mesh with the first planetary gears 43A and 43B, respectively. Prepare. The first planetary gear 43A and the first planetary gear 43B, and the second planetary gear 45A and the second planetary gear 45B are arranged point-symmetrically with respect to the central axis C41 of the sun gear 41 .

Hereinafter, after explaining the configuration of the processing apparatus 1 in the order of the conveying unit 3 and the break-in unit 5, the operation of the break-in unit 5, which can be said to be a characteristic part of the processing unit 1, will be explained, and further the effects that the processing unit 1 will produce will be explained.

[Conveyor 3: FIGS. 1 and 2]
The conveying unit 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG.
The conveying unit 3 conveys the loose vegetables upward in the vertical direction V while raking them up. In the processing device 1 and the conveying unit 3, upstream (U) and downstream (L) are specified based on the direction in which loose vegetables are conveyed, but this upstream (U) and downstream ( L) has a relative meaning. That is, the conveying unit 3 conveys loose vegetables along the conveying route CR from upstream (U) to downstream (L). The conveying route CR has the most upstream (U) region and the most downstream (L) region generally along the horizontal direction H, and the middle region is provided diagonally upward in the vertical direction V. ing. The conveying unit 3 has an outbound route OR that conveys loose vegetables from upstream (U) to downstream (L), and a return route IR that returns after passing loose vegetables to the next process downstream (L). .

The conveying unit 3 is composed of, for example, a chain-type conveyor that circulates. The conveying unit 3 includes an endless chain belt 11 provided along the circular track. The chain belt 11 has an upstream (U) folded end wound around the upper sprocket 13 and a downstream (L) folded end wound around the lower sprocket 15 . Also, the chain belt 11 is supported by a sprocket (not shown) at an intermediate position between the upstream (U) and downstream (L) positions. The chain belt 11, the upper sprocket 13, and the lower sprocket 15 are provided in pairs at intervals in the width direction WD.

At least one of the upper sprocket 13 and the lower sprocket 15 is rotationally driven by a rotating electric machine (not shown). The chain belt 11 wound around the upper sprocket 13 and the lower sprocket 15 is guided by the upper sprocket 13 and the lower sprocket 15 and travels along the conveying route CR that forms a loop.

A slat 12, which is a thin plate-like member, is stretched across the pair of chain belts 11, 11 in the width direction WD. The slats 12 are provided without gaps in the extending direction of the pair of chain belts 11 , 11 . A slat conveyor with slats 12 is the preferred form of element of the transport section 3, although other forms of conveyors can be used.

The slats 12 move as the chain belt 11 moves around. Of the front and back surfaces of the slats 12, the front surface constitutes a conveying surface TP on which loose vegetables are placed. A locus of movement of the transport surface TP in the outward path OR constitutes a transport route CR. Bulk vegetables conveyed along the conveying route CR are placed on the conveying surface TP in a mutually entangled state and conveyed downstream (L).

In the transport section 3, the transport path CR in the forward path OR is inclined upward. In order to prevent loose vegetables from sliding down on the upstream (U) side of the upward conveying path CR, the conveying section 3 is provided with a plurality of locking pins 17 on the conveying surface TP of the slats 12 . A plurality of locking pins 17 are erected perpendicularly to the slat 12 as an example from the conveying surface TP, and are provided at equal intervals in the width direction WD of the slat 12 and the extending direction of the conveying route CR. there is The plurality of locking pins 17 constitutes a line of 12 pins, for example, at equal intervals in the width direction WD.

Bulk vegetables received on the upstream (U) side are placed on the conveying surface TP and are conveyed downstream (L) along the conveying route CR while being prevented from slipping down by locking pins 17. . The piled loose vegetables conveyed through the conveying route CR have unevenness. In order to eliminate this unevenness, a break-in portion 5, which will be described below, is provided.

[Break-in part 5: FIGS. 2 to 9]
The break-in part 5 eliminates coarseness and denseness of the piled loose vegetables by putting the break-in pins 21 into the loose vegetables conveyed by the conveying part 3 and pushing them apart. The break-in pin 21 of the break-in part 5 eliminates coarseness and density of loose vegetables while moving around, but the break-in pin 21 maintains a constant posture during this round movement, so that the total length of the garnish of sashimi is long and long. It is possible to avoid entangling loose vegetables on the break-in pin 21.例文帳に追加
Hereinafter, after the configuration of the break-in unit 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5, its operation will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 9. FIG.

The break-in section 5 includes a pair of break-in elements 20 (20A, 20B) having break-in pins 21 and a break-in movement mechanism 30 that drives the pair of break-in elements 20A, 20B. The break-in section 5 is provided at an intermediate position of the conveying route CR of loose vegetables by the conveying section 3 .
The break-in section 5 includes a pair of break-in elements 20A and 20B, as shown in FIG. The pair of break-in elements 20A and 20B are arranged point-symmetrically about a main shaft 51, which will be described later, and are out of phase by 180° in terms of the rotation angle of the main shaft 51. FIG. Therefore, of the pair of seasoning elements 20A and 20B, for example, after one of the seasoning elements 20A has seasoned the loose vegetables, when the main shaft 51 rotates by 180°, the other seasoning element 20B will season the loose vegetables. This break-in operation will be described later in detail. Note that when there is no need to distinguish between the pair of break-in elements 20A and 20B, they are collectively referred to as the break-in element 20. As shown in FIG.

[Run-in element 20: Figs. 2 and 5]
As shown in FIG. 5, the break-in element 20 includes a plurality of break-in pins 21, a support frame 23 that supports the break-in pins 21, and a pair of support shafts 25A and 25B to which the support frame 23 is attached to a break-in movement mechanism 30. , provided. The elements of these break-in elements 20 are preferably constructed from a metallic material, such as stainless steel, which is corrosion resistant.
The break-in pin 21 has a tip 21T that is inserted into the pile of loose vegetables, a trailing end 21E that is fixed to the support frame 23, and extends straight from the trailing end 21E to the tip 21T. The tip 21T is preferably sharpened for easy insertion into the piled loose vegetables.

Each support frame 23 of the break-in elements 20A and 20B supports, for example, eleven break-in pins 21 in the width direction WD. The 11 running-in pins 21 forming a line are arranged in a plurality of rows, specifically 3 rows, in the front-rear direction Y of the support frame 23 , and the 17 running-in pins 21 are supported by one support frame 23 . there is As shown in FIG. 2, 17 running-in pins 21 in total in 3 rows with 5 or 6 in a staggered arrangement are arranged in 2 rows of 6 locking pins 17 provided in the conveying unit 3 . The ends 21T of the locking pins 17 are inserted into the gaps in the width direction WD of the twelve locking pins 17 arranged in a staggered manner. That is, since the tips of the pre-warming pin 21 and the locking pin 17 interfere with each other, the pre-warming effect of loose vegetables can be improved.

As shown in FIG. 5, the support frame 23 includes a flat substrate 23A that supports the break-in pin 21, a front plate 23B that rises perpendicularly to the substrate 23A from the front end that is one end of the substrate 23A in the front-rear direction Y, Prepare. The support frame 23 also includes support bodies 23C, 23C that rise perpendicularly to the substrate 23A from both ends in the width direction WD of the substrate 23A and are involved in support with the pre-conditioning mechanism 30. As shown in FIG. One support 23C of the support frame 23 is supported by the second planetary gear 45 via a support shaft 25A, which will be described later, and the other support 23C is supported by the first support frame 53B via a support shaft 25B.

[Running-in mechanism 30: FIGS. 3 and 4]
Next, the break-in movement mechanism 30 capable of circularly moving the break-in element 20 while maintaining its posture will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG.
The break-in mechanism 30 includes a planetary gear train 40 and a support structure 50 that supports the planetary gear train 40 . The planetary gear train 40 allows the break-in element 20 to perform a revolving motion while maintaining its posture.

As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the planetary gear train 40 includes a sun gear 41, a pair of first planetary gears 43A and 43B that mesh with the sun gear 41, and first planetary gears 43A and 43B. and second planetary gears 45A and 45B meshing with each of the. The sun gear 41, the first planetary gears 43A, 43B, and the second planetary gears 45A, 45B have their respective center axes C41 and rotation axes C43A, C43B, C45A, C45B aligned. Among them, the first planetary gear 43A and the first planetary gear 43B are arranged point-symmetrically with the sun gear 41 as the center, and the second planetary gear 45A and the second planetary gear 45B are arranged with the sun gear 41 as the center. are placed at point-symmetrical positions. The planetary gear train 40 maintains the meshing relationship between the sun gear 41 and the first planetary gears 43A, 43B and the mutual meshing relationship between the first planetary gears 43A, 43B and the second planetary gears 45A, 45B. Rotate (revolve) around . Along with this revolution, the break-in element 20 fixed to the planetary gear train 40 rotates while maintaining the posture of the break-in pin 21 . The first planetary gear 43A and the first planetary gear 43B are simply referred to as the first planetary gear 43 when there is no need to distinguish between them. The same applies to the second planetary gears 45A and 45B.

The planetary gear train 40 comprises a gear housing 47 that houses the sun gear 41 , first planetary gears 43 and second planetary gears 45 .
The sun gear 41 is rotatably supported by the main shaft 51 via bearings, but is prevented from rotating by a second support frame 55A, which will be described later. The rotation is relative to the rotation of gear housing 47 by 51 . Also, the first planetary gear 43 and the second planetary gear 45 are rotatably supported by the gear housing 47 . A means for rotatably supporting the first planetary gear 43 and the second planetary gear 45 may be provided with a bearing at the center of rotation and the bearing may be supported by the gear housing 47, or the first planetary gear 43 and A rotation shaft that supports the second planetary gear 45 can also be supported by the gear housing 47 . In this embodiment, the first planetary gear 43 is rotatably supported by the gear housing 47 via the bearing 42, and the second planetary gear 45 is rotatably supported by the gear housing 47 via the bearing 46. there is This bearing 46 supports the support shaft 25A of the break-in element 20. As shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, the gear housing 47 supports the first planetary gears 43A and 43B via rotating shafts C43A and C43B, and supports the second planetary gears 45A and 45B via rotating shafts C45A and C45B. .

As described above, the sun gear 41 does not have a mechanical connection with the gear housing 47, and the first planetary gears 43A, 43B and the second planetary gears 45A, 45B are connected to the gear housing 47. rotatably supported. Further, the gear housing 47 is fixed to the main shaft 51 and rotated as the main shaft 51 rotates.
Under this premise, in FIG. 4B, when the main shaft 51 rotates, for example, clockwise and the gear housing 47 also rotates clockwise, the sun gear 41 rotates relative to the gear housing 47 and counterclockwise. rotate around.
The first planetary gear 43 meshing with the sun gear 41 rotates clockwise. The rotation of the first planetary gear 43 by the sun gear 41 is called autorotation because it is centered on the rotation axis C43. Also, the first planetary gear 43 follows the rotation of the gear housing 47 and rotates clockwise around the sun gear 41 . This rotation is called revolution.
The second planetary gear 45 meshing with the first planetary gear 43 rotates counterclockwise following the rotation of the first planetary gear 43 . Since the rotation of the second planetary gear 45 by the first planetary gear 43 is centered on the rotation axis C45, it can be called autorotation. In addition, the second planetary gear 45 follows the rotation of the gear housing 47 and rotates clockwise around the sun gear 41 . This rotation is called revolution.

The above rotation and rotation of the planetary gear train 40 are organized as follows.
Sun gear 41: Rotates relative to gear housing 47, but does not rotate First planetary gear 43:
Rotation; by meshing with the sun gear 41 Revolution; by rotation of the gear housing 47 Second planetary gear 45:
Rotation; by meshing with the first planetary gear 43 Revolution; by rotation of the gear housing 47

The support structure 50 is provided through the sun gear 41 and includes a main shaft 51 fixed to the gear housing 47 and a pair of first support frames 53A and 53B that rotatably support the main shaft 51 at spaced apart positions. And prepare. The support structure 50 also includes second support frames 55A and 55B that support the main shaft 51 at two points outside the width direction WD of the first support frames 53A and 53B. At its lower end, it is supported on the floor via the conveying section 3 .

The main shaft 51 rotates by being connected to a rotating electrical machine (not shown) at one end on the side where the planetary gear train 40 is provided. This rotation is rotation for the main shaft 51 . This rotating operation of the rotating electric machine causes the main shaft 51 to rotate, and furthermore, the gear casing 47 fixed to the main shaft 51 rotates (rotates) around the main shaft 51 . Although the sun gear 41 is fixed to the second support frame 55A, it is not mechanically connected to the main shaft 51. In addition, the main shaft 51 is fixed to the gear housing 47. The sun gear 41 rotates relative to the gear housing 47 as the main shaft 51 rotates.

Two break-in elements 20 are supported between the first support frame 53A and the first support frame 53B. The break-in elements 20 are arranged at positions that are out of phase by 180° in terms of the rotational angle of the main shaft 51, as described above. One support shaft 25A of each of the pair of break-in elements 20 passes through the first support frame 53A and the gear housing 47, and is fixed and supported by the second planetary gears 45A and 45B. In addition, the pair of break-in elements 20 are rotatably supported inside the first support frame 53B with the other support shafts 25B of each of them penetrating through the first support frame 53B. Therefore, the break-in element 20 operates with the rotation of the second planetary gears 45A, 45B.

[Operation of break-in element 20: FIGS. 6, 7, 8 and 9]
The operation of the break-in element 20 will now be described with reference to FIGS. 6-9.
FIG. 6 shows, as an example, the action of the break-in element 20 starts from the initial state (STEP 1) in which the break-in element 20 is along the vertical direction V, and the break-in element 20 rotates by 180° until it is along the vertical direction V as in the initial state. to complete one cycle of circulating operation (STEP 5). FIG. 6 divides the cyclic operation into units of 45° and shows STEP1, STEP2, STEP3, STEP4 and STEP5.

Here, assuming that the number of teeth of the sun gear 41, the first planetary gear 43 (43A, 43B) and the second planetary gear 45 (45A, 45B) are Z41, Z43 and Z45, respectively, these three types are shown below. gears are made with the same number of teeth. Therefore, if the sun gear 41 rotates once, the first planetary gear 43 and the second planetary gear 45 also rotate once. rotate in the direction The first planetary gear 43 is arranged between the sun gear 41 and the first planetary gear 43 to cause the second planetary gear 45 to rotate in the same direction as the sun gear 41 . However, as described above, the sun gear 41 does not rotate, but rotates relative to the gear housing 47 . In addition, the first planetary gear 43 and the second planetary gear 45 rotate with respect to the gear housing 47 and rotate (revolve) around the sun gear 41 following an arc-shaped trajectory. Although Z41=Z43=Z45 is set here as an example, Z43 is arbitrary because the break-in operation of the present embodiment can be realized if the condition of Z41=Z45 is satisfied.

Number of teeth relationship: Z41=Z43=Z45
Direction of rotation (assuming that the sun gear 41 rotates counterclockwise once):
First planetary gear 43 (43A, 43B); 1 rotation clockwise Second planetary gear 45 (45A, 45B); 1 rotation counterclockwise

Assuming the relationship between the rotation (rotation and revolution) of the sun gear 41, the first planetary gear 43 and the second planetary gear 45, the operation of the planetary gear train 40 with the pre-running element 20 is shown in FIGS. Description will be made with reference to this.
7, the operation starts from the initial state (STEP 1) in which both the planetary gear train 40 and the break-in pin 21 of the break-in element 20 are along the vertical direction V, and the gear housing 47 of the planetary gear train 40 rotates by 45°. The state (STEP 2) is shown. When the gear housing 47 rotates clockwise by 45° in the process from STEP 1 to STEP 2, the sun gear 41 rotates counterclockwise by 45° relative to the gear housing 47 . Since the first planetary gear 43 and the second planetary gear 45 are rotatably supported by the gear housing 47 , the first planetary gear 43 moves toward the gear housing 47 with the relative rotation of the sun gear 41 . The second planetary gear 45 rotates (rotates) clockwise by 45 degrees with respect to the gear casing 47 (rotates on its axis) counterclockwise. That is, the second planetary gear 45 rotates counterclockwise, which is opposite to the clockwise rotation of the gear housing 47, so that the orientation of the break-in pin 21 maintains its initial state along the vertical direction V. be.

FIG. 8 shows a state in which the operation of the planetary gear train 40 has progressed further, and the gear housing 47 has rotated by 90° from the initial state (STEP 3) and a state in which the gear housing 47 has rotated by 135° from the initial state (STEP 4). showing. FIG. 9 shows a state (STEP 5) in which the planetary gear train 40 continues to operate and the gear housing 47 has rotated by 180° from the initial state. Note that FIG. 9 also shows STEP4.
In the progress of the operation of the planetary gear train 40 as described above, when the gear housing 47 rotates clockwise by a predetermined angle θ, the sun gear 41 rotates counterclockwise by a predetermined angle θ relative to the gear housing 47. Rotate. Since the first planetary gear 43 and the second planetary gear 45 are rotatably supported by the gear housing 47 , the first planetary gear 43 moves toward the gear housing 47 with the relative rotation of the sun gear 41 . , and the second planetary gear 45 rotates (rotates) counterclockwise with respect to the gear housing 47 by a predetermined angle θ. In this way, the second planetary gear 45 rotates counterclockwise, which is the opposite direction to the clockwise rotation of the gear housing 47, so that the posture of the break-in pin 21 is maintained in the vertical direction from the initial state until one cycle of revolving motion is completed. Remain along V.

Here, from STEP1 to STEP3, the break-in element 20A takes charge of break-in of the loose vegetables, but after that, from STEP3 to STEP5, the break-in element 20B takes charge of break-in of the loose vegetables. After finishing the break-in of the loose vegetables by the break-in element 20B, the break-in of the loose vegetables by the break-in element 20A is started. After that, the break-in by the break-in element 20A and the break-in element 20B are alternately performed without an interval, such as the break-in element 20B, the break-in element 20A, and so on.
Thus, in the break-in mechanism 5, since the pair of break-in elements 20 (20A, 20B) are provided with a phase shift of 180° in terms of the rotation angle of the main shaft 51, the break-in elements 20A and 20B So, you can alternately bear the break-in of loose vegetables.

[effect]
Effects of the processing device 1 will be described.
The processing device 1 can maintain the same posture of the break-in pin 21 during the break-in operation of the break-in unit 5 . By selecting this posture, the processing device 1 does not get entangled with the conditioning pin 21 even when the garnish of long sashimi is seasoned. Therefore, according to the processing apparatus 1, it is possible to secure the measurement accuracy for each bagged vegetable without causing a decrease in the production efficiency of the bagged vegetables.

The break-in mechanism 5 includes a pair of break-in elements 20A and 20B, and the break-in elements 20A and 20B can alternately break-in loose vegetables. Therefore, according to the break-in mechanism 5 , for example, long sashimi garnishes can be continuously broken-in without being entangled with the break-in pin 21 .

Although the processing apparatus 1 described above has explained an example employing the planetary gear train 40, power transmission means other than gears can be used as long as the posture of the break-in pin 21 can be maintained. That is, a power transmission means such as a chain or belt can be used as a substitute for the gear teeth, and it is particularly preferable to use a timing chain or a timing belt. In this case, a sun timing pulley corresponding to the sun gear 41 is provided, and a planetary timing pulley corresponding to the second planetary gear 45 is provided. These timing pulleys constitute a series of planetary rotors, and respectively constitute a sun rotor, a first planetary rotor, and a second planetary rotor. Also, although the timing pulleys do not mesh directly with each other, in the present invention they are positioned as meshing via a timing chain or a timing belt.

Moreover, in the processing apparatus 1, a preferable example in which the posture of the break-in pin 21 is maintained along the vertical direction V has been described, but if long loose vegetables can be break-in while suppressing tangling, Other orientations of tilting with respect to the vertical direction V can be adopted. This attitude can be set according to conditions such as the type of object to be run-in and the inclination angle of the conveying route CR. Taking this into consideration, it is preferable to provide an angle changing mechanism capable of changing the angle at which the break-in element 20 is fixed with respect to the second planetary gear 45 .

Furthermore, in the above description, sashimi garnishes as long loose vegetables were taken as an example, but the processing object of the processing apparatus of the present invention is not limited to sashimi garnishes. can be done, and objects other than loose vegetables can be accustomed.

1 processing device 3 transport unit 5 break-in mechanism (break-in device)
11 chain belt 12 slat 13 upper sprocket 15 lower sprocket 17 lock pin 20, 20A, 20B break-in element 21 break-in pin 21E rear end 21T tip 23 support frame 23A substrate 23B front plate 23C support body 25A support shafts 25A, 25B support shaft 25B Support shaft 30 Moving mechanism 40 Planetary gear train 41 Sun gears 42, 46 Bearings 43, 43A, 43B First planetary gears C43, C43A, C43B Rotating shafts 45, 45A, 45B Second planetary gears C45, C45A, C45B Rotating shaft 47 Gears Case 50 Support structure 51 Main shafts 53A, 53B First support frames 55A, 55B Second support frame CR Transfer route IR Return route OR Outbound route TP Transfer surface

Claims (5)

a break-in element comprising a plurality of break-in pins inserted into loose vegetables conveyed in a stack;
a moving mechanism that circulates the break-in element along an arcuate movement trajectory ;
The break-in device, wherein the break-in pin maintains a posture in a vertical direction while the break-in element revolves . The moving mechanism is
a solar rotor whose rotation is constrained;
a first planetary rotator rotating while revolving around the solar rotator while meshing with the solar rotator;
a second planetary rotor that rotates while revolving around the sun rotor while meshing with each of the first planetary rotors;
wherein the break-in element is fixed to the second planetary rotor;
A break-in device according to claim 1. The moving mechanism is
a pair of the first planetary rotating bodies;
and a pair of said second planetary rotors,
the center axis of the sun rotor, the center of rotation of each of the pair of first planetary rotors, and the center of rotation of each of the pair of second planetary rotors are aligned,
the run-in element is fixed to each of the pair of second planetary rotors;
A break-in device according to claim 2. The planetary rotor train consists of a planetary gear train,
The break-in device according to claim 2 or 3. The planetary gear train is
a sun gear corresponding to the sun rotor;
a first planetary gear corresponding to the first planetary rotor;
a second planetary gear corresponding to the second planetary rotor;
The number of teeth of the sun gear and the number of teeth of the second planetary gear are equal,
A break-in device according to claim 4.

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