JPH0418383Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] "Industrial Application Field" This invention relates to a rounding machine for rolling dough balls in the bread manufacturing process.

“Conventional technology” The bread manufacturing process generally involves mixing ingredients, first
The following steps are carried out: next fermentation, degassing, dividing, rolling, second fermentation, shaping, roasting, baking, and cooling. In addition, the following steps may be performed: mixing of ingredients, first fermentation, division, first rounding, degassing, second rounding, second fermentation, shaping, roasting, baking, and cooling. (Refer to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 61-242536-7).

FIGS. 6 and 7 show an example of a conventional rounding machine used to roll dough balls in such a bread manufacturing process (see the above-mentioned publication).

In short, in this rounding machine, while a ball of dough (not shown) is conveyed by a movable plate 11 moving in the direction of arrow A, two inclined plates 12, symmetrically provided above the movable plate 11, By kneading the dough ball with both hands using felts 14 and 15 applied to the surface of the dough ball 13, the dough ball can be rolled into a ball. 2 inclined plates 1
Both ends of 2 and 13 are connected to a drive section having the same structure, and this drive section will be explained below.

Eccentric member 2 with a vertical shaft 21 fixed on its top
2, a cylindrical member 24 rotatably provided on the upper part of the eccentric member 22 via a bearing 23.
However, as will be understood from the explanation below, it revolves in a non-rotating state. A shaft 2 is provided on both sides of the central portion of the cylindrical member 24.
5 and 26 are fixed respectively. A support member 29 having a substantially U-shape in plan view is attached to these shafts 25 and 26 via blocks 27 and 28 so as to be swingable in the vertical direction. One block 27 is
It has a dividing groove 31 (see Fig. 1), and an operating lever 32.
When the threaded rod 33 (see FIG. 1) connected to is tightened, it is integrated with one shaft 25, and accordingly, the support member 29 is also integrated with one shaft 25.

A mounting plate 34 is fixed to the tip of the support member 29 with bolts 35. The inclined plates 12 and 13 are fixed to the mounting plate 34. Cylindrical member 24
A support plate 36 is fixed to the upper part of. A female screw 37 is fixed to the support plate 36, and a male screw 41 formed on the shaft 39 of the handle 38 is screwed into this. The lower end of the shaft 39 of the handle 38 passes through an oblong hole 42 formed in the support member 29 and projects downward. This protruding part has an inclined plate 1
A receiving member 43 is provided to receive the weight (10-odd kilograms) of items such as 2, 13, etc.

In this rounding machine, the movable plate 11 of the inclined plates 12 and 13
The position of the lower part of the inclined plates 12 and 13 is adjusted by operating the handle 38 with one block 27 free relative to the other shaft 25 and the support member 29 swingable. Fabric residue adhering to the felts 14 and 15 can be easily removed.

When the cylindrical member 24 revolves in a non-rotating state in this rounding machine, the inclined plates 12, 13 together with the supporting member 29, etc.
moves in the same way, and as a result, as already explained, the balls of dough are kneaded by the felts 14 and 15 applied to the surfaces of the inclined plates 12 and 13, as if they were being kneaded with both hands, and the balls of dough are rolled up. .

``Problem that the invention aims to solve'' By the way, with such a conventional rounding machine, since the angle θ between both inclined plates 12 and 13 is constant, it is said that it is not possible to neatly round any ball of dough other than a certain one. There was a problem. For example, if the weight of the dough ball is about 250g, both inclined plates 12 and 13
If the angle θ between the balls is about 50°, and if the weight is about 500g, it is about 60°, the ball of dough can be rolled neatly, but if it is the other way around, it will not be possible to roll it neatly.

If several types of inclined plates 12 and 13 integrated with the mounting plate 34 are prepared and replaced as appropriate, it will be possible to neatly roll the ball of dough even if the weight of the dough differs. Since the weight of 13 is quite large at more than 10 kg, replacing it will be extremely difficult, and what's more, the remaining inclined plates will have to be stored.

This invention was made in view of the above circumstances, and the object is to provide a rounding machine that can easily change the angle between both inclined plates.

``Means for solving the problem'' In this invention, while the ball of dough is being conveyed by a moving plate, two inclined plates installed symmetrically above the moving plate are used to transport the ball of dough with both hands. In a rounding machine that rolls a ball of dough by kneading it, a support member for supporting an inclined plate is provided with a convex curved seat, a concave curved part is provided on the inclined plate,
The concave curved surface portion of the inclined plate is swingably placed on the convex curved seat of the support member, and the inclined plate is fixed in a desired inclined state with a stopper.

According to this invention, by releasing the fixation with the stopper, changing the inclination state of the inclined plate, and fixing it again with the stopper, the angle between both inclined plates can be changed, and the weight of the inclined plate can be changed. Even if the angle is large, it can be done while placed on a convex curved seat or a concave curved seat, so the angle between both inclined plates can be easily changed.

When the center of curvature of the concave curved surface portion of the inclined plate is set as the lower end of the inclined plate, the angle between both inclined plates can be changed without changing the interval between the lower ends of both inclined plates.

"Example" This invention will be described in detail below with reference to an example.

1 to 3 show the main parts of a rounding machine according to an embodiment of this invention. In these figures, the same parts as in FIGS. 6 and 7 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the explanation thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

In this rounding machine, a convex curved seat 41 is provided at the tip of the support member 29. A threaded rod (stopper) 42 is screwed into the support member 29 and the convex curved seat 41. The threaded rod 42 includes a concave curved seat 43 and a convex curved seat 44, and is connected to an operating lever 45.
On the other hand, a concave curved surface member 47 having a concave curved surface 46 is provided on the mounting plate 34 of the inclined plates 12 and 13.
The inclined plates 12 and 13 are connected to the concave curved surface 4 of the concave curved surface member 47.
6 on the convex curved seat 41 of the support member 29 so as to be swingable. The concave curved surface member 47 is provided with an oblong hole 48 through which the threaded rod 42 is inserted. In the vicinity of the oblong hole 48, there is an inclined plate 12,
13 or the angle θ between both inclined plates 12 and 13 are provided.

In this rounding machine, when the threaded rod 42 is loosened, the concave curved surface 46 of the concave curved surface member 47 becomes swingable with respect to the convex curved surface seat 41 of the support member 29, and accordingly, the inclined plates 12 and 13 move against the support member 29. It is possible to swing freely.

Therefore, when adjusting the angle θ between both inclined plates 12 and 13, first move the inclined plates 12 and 13 to the supporting member 29.
Then, the inclined plates 12 and 13
By changing the inclination angle of and then tightening the threaded rod 42, the inclined plates 12 and 13 are fixed to the support member 29, and thus the angle θ between both inclined plates 12 and 13 is changed.

At this time, even if the weight of the inclined plates 12 and 13 is large, it can be carried out with the inclined plates 12 and 13 placed on the convex curved seat 41 of the support member 29.
The angle θ between 13 and 13 can be easily changed.

In addition, since the center of curvature of the concave curved surface 46 of the concave curved surface member 47 is the lower end of the inclined plates 12, 13, specifically, the point where the felts 14, 15 contact the movable plate 11, both inclined plates 12, 13 Both inclined plates 1 can be moved without changing the interval between the lower ends, specifically, the interval between each point where both felts 14 and 15 contact the movable plate 11.
The angle θ of 2 and 13 can be changed.

Note that the angle θ between both inclined plates 12 and 13 is, for example,
If the angle is either 50° or 60°, the inclined plate 11
The length of the oblong hole 48 of the concave curved member 47 is set so that the angle θ becomes 50° when moved to the maximum right side in FIG. 1, and 60° when moved maximum leftward. By setting , the angle θ can be changed easily and accurately.

4 and 5 show the main parts of a rounding machine according to another embodiment of this invention. In this figure, the same parts as in FIGS. 1 to 3 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the explanation thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

In this rounding machine, the upper surface of a concave curved member 47 is a convex curved surface 51, and a concave curved surface 53 of a plate-shaped body 52 is placed on this convex curved surface 51 so as to be relatively swingable, and the plate-shaped body 52 and this A hexagonal rod 56 is screwed onto a threaded rod (stopper) 55 that passes through the provided cylindrical body 54,
Furthermore, the shaft 39 of the handle 38 is constructed to be relatively long.

With this rounding machine, it is possible to relatively easily loosen or tighten the threaded rod 55 together with the hexagonal rod 56 using a jig (not shown).

"Effects of the invention" As explained above, according to this invention, the angle between both inclined plates can be changed by releasing the fixation with the stopper, changing the inclination state of the inclined plate, and fixing it again with the stopper. Moreover, even if the weight of the inclined plate is large, it can be carried out while being placed on a convex curved seat or a concave curved seat, so that the angle between both inclined plates can be easily changed.

Further, when the center of curvature of the concave curved surface portion of the inclined plate is set as the lower end of the inclined plate, the angle between both inclined plates can be changed without changing the interval between the lower ends of both inclined plates.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figures 1 to 3 are shown to explain a rounding machine according to an embodiment of this invention, of which Figure 1 is a partially cutaway front view, Figure 2 is a plan view, and Figure 3 is a flat view. FIGS. 4 and 5 are partially cutaway front views and plan views showing essential parts of a rounding machine according to another embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 6 is an example of a conventional rounding machine. The plan view shown in Fig. 7 is BB in Fig. 6.
FIG. 11...Moving plate, 12, 13... Inclined plate, 1
4, 15...Felt, 29...Supporting member, 34
...Mounting plate, 41...Convex curved seat, 42, 55...
Threaded rod (stop), 45... Operating lever, 46...
...Concave curved surface, 47...Concave curved surface member, 48...Oval hole.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] (1) While the ball of dough is being conveyed by a moving plate, the ball of dough is kneaded by two inclined plates symmetrically installed above the moving plate, as if the ball of dough is being kneaded with both hands. In a rounding machine that rolls a ball of dough by rolling, a convex curved seat is provided on a support member for supporting an inclined plate, a concave curved surface is provided on the inclined plate, and the concave curved surface of the inclined plate is connected to the support member. A rounding machine characterized by being configured to be swingably mounted on a convex curved seat and to fix an inclined plate in a desired inclined state with a stopper. (2) The rounding machine according to claim 1, wherein the center of curvature of the concave curved surface portion of the inclined plate is the lower end of the inclined plate.