JPH04136096U - Device for cutting both ends of onions - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To always cut both ends of an onion with a preferable cutting thickness, regardless of the size and shape of the projections at both ends of the onion. [Structure] A conveyor is arranged on a frame, a plurality of onion mounting tables are fixed on the conveyor, and on both sides of the conveyor, the front end is the center of rotation, and the conveyor is rotatable in the inward and outward directions. A cutting blade support member that is constantly pushed inward by a spring is provided, and an inclined cutting blade is attached to the inner surface of each cutting blade support member. The inclined guide plate is pivotally mounted so as to be freely rotatable in the vertical direction, and the inclined guide plate is always pushed in the direction of the onion by a spring, and when the inclined guide plate reaches the base of the protrusion at the end of the onion. Make sure the slanted cutting blade cuts the ends of the onion.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a device for cutting both ends of an onion.

0002

[Conventional technology]

A device for cutting both ends of onions is shown in Japanese Patent Publication No. 13794/1983. something is known. In this device, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the frame A conveyor 11 is disposed on the onion holding means 10, and a plurality of onion holding means 1 are disposed on the conveyor 11. 2, 12, etc. are fixed at appropriate intervals. Each onion holding means 12 is a ball. An onion pressing device 14 is arranged near the green onion mounting table 13. on the other hand, On both sides of the conveyor 11 on the frame 10, there are cutouts for cutting off both ends of the onions. A removing device 19 is provided. Each cutting device 19 rotates in the medial and medial direction with its front end as the center of rotation. The rear side is always pressed inward by a spring 20. The inclined cutting blade 22 is attached to the inner surface of the cutting blade support member 21. Ru. In addition, numeral 1 is an onion, 26 is an incision made in the skin of onion 1, and the skin is peeled. It is a cutting edge for smoothing.

0003

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

(1) In the conventional device for cutting both ends of an onion, both ends of the onion 1 are cut off. When cutting parts 2 and 3, the onion 1 sent by the onion holding means 12 is A cutting blade in a cutting device 19 with both ends 2 and 3 disposed on both sides of the conveyor 11 Attached to the inner surface of each cutting blade support member 21 when it comes into contact with the support member 21 The inclined cutting blade 22 cuts off both ends 2 and 3 of the onion 1. Therefore, in Figure 6 As shown, the dimensions α and α from the inner surface of the cutting blade support member 21 to the inclined cutting blade 22 are ' is the cutting thickness a, a from the tips 2', 3' at both ends 2, 3 of the onion 1. ’ is equal to Are these dimensions α and α’ common to each onion 1, 1, etc.? Therefore, the cut thicknesses a and a' are constant regardless of the size and shape of both ends 2 and 3. It is. Therefore, the size and shape of both ends 2 and 3 of the onion 1, especially the upper end 2, The cut thicknesses a and a' vary depending on the onion, so the cut thicknesses a and a' are If the value is constant from edges 2' and 3', the cutting position will differ depending on the onion. This causes an inconvenience. (2) In addition, in the above-mentioned conventional device for cutting both ends of onions, onion preservation The holding means 12 includes an onion pressing device 14 disposed near the onion mounting table 13. Therefore, when holding each onion 1 in the onion holding means 12, the onion 1 is After placing the onion 1 on the onion placing table 13, the onion 1 is not fixed by the onion pressing device 14. Must be. This work is tedious and reduces onion processing efficiency. Become. The present invention has been made in an attempt to solve the above-mentioned problems.

0004

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to solve the above problem (1), the present invention aims at making incisions at both ends of the onion. The thickness becomes a constant value from the base of the protrusion at both ends (b, b' in Figure 5) The present invention provides a device for cutting off both ends of an onion. That is, the present invention The device for cutting off both ends of onions consists of a conveyor placed on a frame, Fix multiple onion mounting tables at appropriate intervals on the conveyor, and place them on the frame. On both sides of the conveyor, the conveyor is rotatable in the inward and outward directions with its front end as the center of rotation. A cutting blade support member is installed on the rear side that is constantly pushed inward by a spring. Cut off both ends of an onion with a beveled cutting blade attached to the inside surface of each cutting blade support member. In the device, each cutting blade support member has an inclined guide slightly forward and outward of the inclined cutting blade. The plate is pivoted so that it can freely rotate in the vertical direction, and the inclined guide plate is always oriented in the onion direction by a spring. Press down until the inclined guide plate reaches the base of the protrusion at the end of the onion. The slanted cutting blade cuts the end of the onion when the onion is cut. It is. (Claim 1) It is desirable that the position of the inclined guide plate is adjustable in the inner and outer directions. (Claim 2 ) In order to solve the above problem (2), the inclined cutting blades are located above the conveyor. It is desirable to have an onion presser wheel rotatably disposed at the top of the tray. (Claim 3)

[0005]

[Effect]

In the device for cutting both ends of an onion according to claim 1, each cutting blade support member is provided at the rear. The onion side is constantly pushed inward by a spring, but when placed on the onion stand, When the placed onion is sent on the conveyor and approaches the inclined cutting blade, the large diameter of the onion The side portion abuts the inclined guide plate pivotally connected to the cutting blade support member, and the inclined guide plate is moved by the spring. Open the inclined guide plate outward together with the cutting blade support member while pushing upward or downward against the force. While moving, face the direction of the slanted cutting blade. Then, the inclined guide plate will move along the surface of the onion. It slides from the large-diameter side of the onion toward the small-diameter end, and the base of the protrusion at the end (see Figure 5). 2'', 3''). The inclined guide plate has reached the base of the protrusion at the end. When the beveled cutting blade cuts the end of the onion. In this case, each end of the onion is cut Since it does not contact the support member, it is not involved in determining the thickness of the onion cut. . That is, as shown in Fig. 5, the onion cut thickness b, b' is the inner edge of the inclined guide plate. The dimensions from β to the inclined cutting blade are equal to β and β’, but the inclined guide plate The slanted cutting blade cuts the end of the onion when it reaches the base 2" or 3" of the protrusion. Therefore, the incision thicknesses b and b' of the onion are from the tips 2' and 3' of the end. 2" and 3" from the base of the protrusion at the end by dimensions β and β'. until the end. Therefore, the incision thicknesses b and b' of the onion are determined depending on the size and shape of the end. Regardless of what happens, it becomes a constant value from the bases 2", 3" of the protrusions at the ends. Also, cutting The blade support member not only rotates inward and outward depending on the size of the onion, but also has an inclined guide. Because the plate rotates up and down depending on the size of the onion using a spring, the slanted cutting blade As a result of stabilizing the cut position, the cut thicknesses b and b' of the onion are stabilized. In the device for cutting both ends of an onion according to claim 2, the inclined guide plate is moved in the inner and outer directions. This adjusts the position between the inclined guide plate and the inclined cutting blade, i.e., the dimensions β, β’, i.e. The thicknesses b and b' of the onion cuts can be adjusted. In the device for cutting off both ends of onions according to claim 3, above the conveyor, The onion presser wheel is rotatably placed in the position corresponding to the inclined cutting blade, so the onion The presser wheel holds the onion on the onion table when cutting both ends of the onion. Press it onto the stand to secure it. Therefore, the worker must place the onion horizontally on each onion table. Just place it in the right direction.

[0006]

【Example】

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Reference numeral 30 is a frame of a device for cutting off both ends of an onion. Frame 30 top A conveyor 32 such as a chain conveyor driven by a motor 31 is provided. . A plurality of onion mounting tables 33, 33... are placed at appropriate intervals on the conveyor 32. and fix it. In the illustrated example, the onion mounting table 33 is made up of a pair of approximately L-shaped members. Become. On both sides of the conveyor 32 on the frame 30, there are front end portions (see FIGS. 2 and 4). The right side of the ) is the center of rotation, and can be rotated inward and outward directions, with the rear side A cutting blade support member 35 is provided which is constantly pushed inward by a spring 34. each The cutting blade support member 35 is, for example, a substantially rectangular frame-shaped body as shown in FIG. 4 . 36 is a pivot shaft of the cutting blade support member 35. Inside of each cutting blade support member 35 Attach the inclined cutting blade 37 to the surface in an inclined state, for example, with the front part facing upward. . Each cutting blade support member 35 has an inclined guide plate 3 located slightly forward and outward of the inclined cutting blade 37. 8 is pivoted so that it can rotate vertically, for example, with the front part facing up. Ru. 39 is a rotation axis of the inclined guide plate 38. The inclined guide plate 38 is always maintained by the spring 40. When the onion is tilted in one direction, that is, the inclined guide plate 38 is tilted so that the front part is on top. is pressed downwards. The inclined guide plate 38 is When the base of the protrusion 2", 3" at the end 2, 3 of the onion 1 is reached, the inclined cutting blade 37 cuts the ends 2 and 3 of the onion 1.

[0007] Each of the inclined guide plates 38 is arranged in the inner and outer directions, that is, the inclined guide plates 38 and the inclined cut in FIG. Direction to adjust dimensions β and β' (onion cut thicknesses b and b') between cutting blade 37 It is desirable to be able to adjust the position freely. In the illustrated example, the inclined guide plate 3 8 and the cutting blade support member 35. It is attached to. In this case, the adjusting screw 41 is pulled out from the inclined guide plate 38. By recessing the guide plate 38, the inclined guide plate 38 can be adjusted inward and outward directions.

[0008] A pair of front and rear onion holders are provided above the conveyor 32 at a position corresponding to the inclined cutting blade 37. Preferably, the wheels 42, 43 are rotatably arranged. These onion pressers The eels 42 and 43 are connected to the flap via arms 44 and 45, which are vertically rotatable, respectively. Attach to frame 30. 46 is the pivot shaft of the arms 44 and 45, and 47 is the arm 4. This is a stopper that restricts the downward rotation of 4 and 45. Onion presser wheel 4 2 and 43 touch the onion 1 on the onion mounting table 33 and move along the surface of the onion 1. It moves up and down while rotating, and its weight presses the onion 1 onto the onion mounting table 33. and fix it.

[0009]

[Effect of the idea]

As explained above, in the device for cutting both ends of an onion according to the present invention, , regardless of the size or shape of the protrusion at both ends of the onion, the cut is always favorable. The thickness is ensured. When the inclined guide plate can be freely adjusted in position in the inward and outward directions, the thickness of the cut can be adjusted at will. It can be divided into sections. The onion presser wheel can be freely rotated at the position corresponding to the inclined cutting blade above the conveyor. When the onion presser wheel is placed on the onion table, When cutting both ends of the onion, the worker presses it onto the onion table to secure it. Simply place the onion horizontally on each onion stand. Therefore, onion processing efficiency is remarkable. Improve yourself.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a part of the same as above.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing an onion mounting table and onions on a conveyor.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing a cutting blade support member and the like.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing how onions are cut according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing how onions are cut according to a conventional example.

FIG. 7 is a front view showing a conventional device for cutting both ends of an onion.

FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a conventional device for cutting both ends of an onion.

[Explanation of symbols] 1 onion 2 End 2’ tip 2” root 3 End 3’ tip 3” root 10 frames 11 Conveyor 12 Onion holding means 13 Onion mounting stand 14 Onion pressing means 19 Cutting device 20 spring 21 Cutting blade support member 22 Slanted cutting blade 26 Cutting blade 30 frames 31 Motor 32 Conveyor 33 Onion mounting stand 34 Spring 35 Cutting blade support member 36 Rotation support shaft 37 Slanted cutting blade 38 Inclined guide plate 39 Rotation axis 40 spring 41 Adjustment screw 42 Onion presser wheel 43 Onion presser wheel 44 Arm 45 Arm 46 Rotation support shaft 47 Stopper

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claim 1: A conveyor is arranged on a frame, a plurality of onion mounting tables are fixed on the conveyor at appropriate intervals, and on both sides of the conveyor on the frame, the front end is the center of rotation. Both ends of an onion are provided with a cutting blade support member that is rotatable in the inward and outward directions and whose rear side is constantly pushed inward by a spring, and an inclined cutting blade is attached to the inner surface of each of the cutting blade support members. In a device that removes
An inclined guide plate is pivotally attached to each of the cutting blade support members slightly forward and outward of the inclined cutting blade so as to be freely rotatable in the vertical direction, and the inclined guide plate is always pushed in the onion direction by a spring. A device for cutting both ends of an onion, characterized in that the inclined cutting blade cuts the ends of the onion when the inclined guide plate reaches the base of the protrusion at the end of the onion. 2. The device for cutting both ends of an onion according to claim 1, wherein the inclined guide plate is adjustable in position in both the inside and outside directions. 3. The device for cutting both ends of onions according to claim 1, further comprising an onion holding wheel rotatably disposed above the conveyor at a position corresponding to the inclined cutting blade.