JPH0529415B2 - - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention is directed to brushing the head of a domestic animal such as a pig, which is separated from the carcass after slaughter, in order to utilize the cheeks and other meat present in the head. The invention relates to a device for removing foreign matter.

[Conventional technology]

In the past, the head meat of livestock such as pigs was not used much as waste meat, but because the meat contains an oil component that is different from that of the body, and has a unique taste, it has recently been used as meat such as pork siew mai, pork gyoza, etc. It has come to be used for a wide range of purposes. When using it, the head must be washed to remove foreign matter such as sludge that has adhered to it. In other words, heads sent from slaughterhouses are so contaminated that they cannot be used as is. First, the hair on the surface of the head is removed using a device called a skinner, but hair entangled in the meat fibers and foreign matter such as dirt and sand stuck between the meat cannot be easily removed. In the past, the foreign objects had to be picked out completely by hand while pouring large amounts of water (approximately 25 ml of water per head).
In addition, attempts have been made to remove the dust using a jet water stream and to collect dust using a dust collector.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

When using the above-mentioned conventional cleaning methods, it is difficult to remove foreign substances to a satisfactory degree, and manual cleaning is not only inefficient, but also requires the use of a large amount of water. There is.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, the present invention provides a livestock head brushing device that has a simple configuration and can satisfactorily purify livestock heads, thereby increasing the commercial value of livestock head meat. The challenge is to do so.

[Means to solve the problem]

The present invention provides a foreign matter collection port on the top surface of a box-shaped main body case, and above the foreign matter collection port rotatably supports a brush drum having a large number of brushes implanted in an irregular arrangement on its circumferential surface. The above problems have been solved with a head brushing device for livestock. The brush preferably comprises a bundle of thin rods of varying length.

[Effect]

When a livestock head is placed between the upper surface of the main body case and the brush drum and pressed down, foreign matter on the surface of the livestock head is scraped off by the rotating group of brushes, and the foreign matter is collected from the foreign matter collection port. Since the brushes are arranged irregularly, they evenly hit the head of the livestock, allowing for even brushing.

〔Example〕

1 and 2 show an example of the configuration of a brushing device according to the present invention. In the figures, reference numeral 12 denotes a brush drum, and a large number of brushes 13 are installed on the circumferential surface of the brush drum. It is preferable that the brushes 13 are arranged irregularly. For example, when arranging 5 pieces in a horizontal row,
The first row has two on each side, and the second row has three on the inside.
For the third row of books, leave out the books on both sides and in the middle, so that the arrangement changes in adjacent rows, so that there are two books. By doing so, the brush 13 can be prevented from hitting only the same position on the pig's head 11, and can be applied evenly to each part.
In addition, the brushing force can be varied, making it possible to brush evenly and in good condition. The brush 13 is made by bundling thin rods 14 made of polypropylene, for example, and inserting them into a metal tube 15.
It is preferable that the lengths of the thin rods 14 are different as shown in FIG. In this way, the contact pressure of the tip of the brush 13 can be varied, making it easier for the tip to reach deep into the hollow of the pig's head. The bundle of thin rods 14 is preferably prevented from slipping out of the metal tube 15 by heating and melting the lower ends to form an enlarged portion 16 . To fix the brush 13 to the brush drum 12, for example, the brush 13 may be exposed from the inside of the brush drum 12, and the exposed portion of the metal tube 15 may be crushed (see the imaginary line in FIG. 3). 17 is the brush drum 12
An angle member that pivots on the main body case 18,
Reference numeral 19 denotes a motor that rotates the brush drum 12. The body case 18 is used to collect scraped foreign matter, and a foreign matter collection port 20 is provided below the brush drum 12 on its top surface, and the top surface of the main body case 18 descends toward the foreign matter collection port 20. It is sloping. A hood 21 is installed at the upper end of the main body case 18 so as to cover the brush drum 12.

In this cleaning device, the pig's head 11 supplied onto the upper surface of the main body case 18 is pressed down with both hands by the operator or mechanically pressed against the group of brushes 13. The group of brushes rotates in a direction (in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 2) that draws the pig's head 11 between the brush group and the top surface of the main body case 18, and by coming into contact with the pig's head 11, removes foreign matter attached thereto. Scrape off. Since the brushes 13 are arranged irregularly as described above, various parts of the pig's head can be cleaned evenly, and the scraped foreign matter falls from the foreign matter collection port 20 and is collected in the main body case 18. Ru. pig head 1
1, rotate it appropriately to change the brushing area. Note that before and/or after this brushing treatment, washing with water is performed as necessary.

〔Effect of the invention〕

Since the present invention is as described above, it is possible to perform the brushing process of livestock heads such as pigs reliably and efficiently with a simple configuration, and to expand the supply of head meat of pigs etc. with a unique flavor. Therefore, the scope of its use,
It has the effect of increasing the utility value.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a brushing device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a side view of its essential parts, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a brush. Explanation of symbols 11...pig head, 12...brush drum, 13...brush, 14...thin rod, 15...metal tube,
16... Enlarged part, 17... Angle, 18... Main body case, 19... Motor, 20... Foreign matter collection port, 21...
Hood.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A foreign matter collection port is provided on the top surface of the box-shaped main body case, and above the foreign matter collection port, a freely rotatable brush drum has a large number of brushes planted on its circumferential surface in an irregular arrangement. A head brushing device for livestock, which is pivoted on a shaft. 2. The livestock head brushing device according to claim 1, wherein the brush is a bundle of thin rods having different lengths.