JPS6251942A - Method and apparatus for supplying water to set unit amount of grain flour - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to a water supply method for supplying water for co-firing (including M water, salt water, etc.) to a set unit amount of flour during kneading of flour. This is related to the device.

BACKGROUND ART To obtain products such as noodles and bread made from grain flour, grain flour and water must be mixed and kneaded, and one of the mixing methods is a batch processing method.

Traditionally, when blending grain flour using the batch processing method, large-scale manufacturers first put several bales of flour into a mixing tank, and then added the required amount of water to the flour by eye and manually. The water was pumped into the briquette using a hebake.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention By the way, when water is supplied to flour by such means,
In addition to problems that require time and effort to supply water,
There are disadvantages in that the supply amount becomes uneven, making it impossible to maintain homogeneity in taste, and, for example, in noodle production, the ripening time of the noodle dough varies, resulting in variations in the boiling time of the noodles.

Therefore, the present invention was devised to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a method and an apparatus for suitably supplying water to a set unit amount of flour during co-firing of flour. .

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above object, the means taken by the present invention are as follows.
This will be explained using figures.

The method of supplying water to a predetermined unit amount of flour, which is the first invention, is that when co-firing the flour 2, first the water amount setting device 9 with a scale is set to a predetermined scale value, and then the amount of water is supplied to the measuring water tank 1 from the predetermined scale value. By simply pouring a large amount of water,
An amount of water corresponding to the set scale value is stored in the measuring water tank 1.

The water is used as a set unit amount of flour 2, which is the basis of the scale value.
is supplied via the water supply channel 4.

The water supply device for a set unit amount of flour, which is the second invention, is provided with a water filling device 17.24 for the measuring water tank 1, and a water supply channel for supplying water to the flour 2 in the bottom 3 of the measuring water tank 1. 4 is provided, and the water supply channel 4 is equipped with a manual or electric channel closing device 8.

In addition, an overflow pipe IO stands up vertically movably in the measuring water tank 1, a drive value W11 for vertically moving the overflow port of the overflow pipe 10, and a set unit amount of flour 2 as a reference. On the scale 12a on which the amount of water is displayed is a pointer 1 that is linked to the up and down movement of the overflow port.
A water amount setting device 9 with a scale is installed, which is constituted by a water amount display mechanism 13 that displays the amount of water in the measuring water tank l for a set unit amount of flour 2 by making the numbers 2 correspond to each other.

action First, the first invention will be explained in detail.

The water level, etc. in the measuring tank 1 can be checked by simply filling the measuring tank 1 with water in an approximate amount larger than the amount of water corresponding to the set scale value of the water volume setting device 9 with a scale. Even if you do not do so, the amount of water corresponding to the set scale value will be stored naturally. The stored water is in an amount corresponding to a set unit amount, such as one bale or several bales of flour 2, and is supplied to the flour 2 in an amount corresponding to the amount of water through the supply path 4 without manual conveyance.

Next, the second invention will be explained in detail.

When the drive device 11 is operated to move the overflow pipe 10 up and down, the pointer 1 corresponding to the scale 12a
2 moves. Then, the guideline 12 is the set unit amount of flour 2
When the scale value for which the water amount reaches a predetermined value is reached, the drive device 1
Stop 1. After that, a water filling device 17 that is filled with acupuncture water or salt water, etc., or a water filling device 24 that uses tap water, etc., is used to collect more water than the amount of water required for a set unit amount of flour 2, such as one bale or several bales. Pour a large amount of water into the measuring water tank 1. The water filled into the measuring water tank 1 in this manner overflows from the overflow port into the overflow pipe 10 located at a predetermined position, and becomes the water amount at the set scale value of the water volume setting device 9 with a scale. If the amount of water at that time is too much or too little than the desired amount of water for the set unit amount of flour 2, the drive mechanism 11 moves the overflow pipe 10 up and down to change the setting scale value of the water amount setting device 9 with a scale. If necessary, the water surface position in the measuring water tank 1 is adjusted by filling it with water. When the water supply closing device 8 is opened automatically or manually, the water thus measured is poured into a set unit amount of flour 2 from the water supply channel 4. When the water supply is finished, the water supply closing device 8 is closed to prepare for the next water supply.

Embodiments Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The water supply method and device according to the present invention will be explained with reference to FIG. 1 as an example.

FIG. 1 shows a water supply device according to the present invention, in which 1 is a measuring water tank that can contain enough water to supply water to a predetermined unit amount of flour 2, such as one bale or several bales, during kneading of flour. - A water supply channel 4 is connected to the lowest part of the bottom 3, and the end of the pipe is led to a kneading tank 6 for flour 2 in a kneader 5. In addition, there is an on/off switch 7a in the middle of the water supply channel 4.
, 7b is installed with an electromagnetic on-off valve which is a pipe closing device 8 that can be opened and closed manually or electrically. In the example, it is set to 180 seconds.) When the time has elapsed, it is configured to be automatically closed by tie 7-.

Reference numeral 9 denotes a water volume setting device with a scale, which includes an overflow pipe 10 raised from the bottom 3 of the measuring water tank 1, a drive device 11 that drives the overflow pipe 10 up and down, and a pointer 12 that is linked to the operation of the overflow pipe 10. It consists of a water amount display mechanism 13 configured to display the amount of water for a set unit amount of flour 2 stored in the measuring water tank 1 based on the scale value drawn by the measuring water tank 1. The overflow pipe 10 is formed of a bellows pipe 14 that is movable in the vertical direction, and the water that has entered the pipe is discharged from the overflow port on the upper end surface to the outside of the tank. Note that the bellows tube 14 may be appropriately replaced with a bendable hose, a mutually slidable double tube, or the like. The driving device 11 is composed of a motor 15, a control mechanism thereof, a suitable gear mechanism, etc., and its purpose is to adjust the amount of water in the measuring water tank 1 to a set scale value, and its operation is controlled by the control mechanism. and an operation switch 16 installed at a remote location.
can be freely controlled by Furthermore, the water amount display mechanism 1
The scale 12a at No. 3 is displayed as a weight percentage of a set unit amount of flour, such as one bale or several bales.

17 is a water filling device for filling the measuring water tank 1 with mixed acupuncture water or salt water; the pump 18 is set to a filling capacity larger than the amount of water that overflows from the overflow pipe 10; 19a and 19b, it can be started and stopped manually, and in this example, it is electrically linked so that it can be started and stopped automatically by a sensor 20 for detecting the amount of liquid in the tank. Note that it is preferable to provide a safety device that prevents the pump 18 from starting unless the electromagnetic on-off valve is closed.

2I is a flour confirmation lamp that is activated by a signal from a flour sensor that detects the flour 2 in the mixing tank 6 of the mixer 5;
22 is a water supply automatic manual changeover switch, 23 is a liquid level gauge, 24
25 is a water filling device using tap water, and 25 is a water addition switch.

Next, a method for semi-automatically supplying water to the flour 2 using the water supply device described above will be described.

First, the drive device 11 is connected to the operation switch 16 of the motor 15.
to move the overflow pipe 10 up and down. The pointer 12 of the water amount display mechanism 13 operates accordingly,
Adjust the set scale value of the pointer 12 to the desired amount of water. Then, the water supply automatic/manual changeover switch 22 is set to automatic.

At this time, if there is no water in the measuring tank 1, the pump 18 of the water filling device 17 will be automatically started and the needles will be pumped into the measuring tank 1 even if the pump 18 of the water filling device 17 is not started by the on/off switches 19a and 19b. Fill with water or salt water. The water does not overflow until the water level reaches the upper end surface of the overflow pipe 10, but once it exceeds that level, the water begins to overflow. However, since the water filling capacity of the pump 18 exceeds the overflow water volume, the water level gradually rises, and eventually the tank liquid level detection sensor 20 detects water, and the pump 18 automatically stops. The water in the metering water tank 1 filled with water continues to overflow as long as the water level is higher than the upper end surface of the overflow pipe 10.
0, the overflow stops and the water in the measuring water tank 1 settles down to the set scale value. On the other hand, the overflow water returns to the light source via the pipe. After checking the flour 2 in the mixing tank 6 of the mixing machine 5 using the flour confirmation lamp 21, the mixing machine 5 is rotated and the water addition switch 25 is operated to manually open/close switches 7a and 7b of the electromagnetic on/off valves. This valve opens without any operation. As a result, the water in the measuring water tank 1 naturally flows down into the mixing tank 6, and when this flow is completely finished (in this example, 180 seconds have passed after the electromagnetic on-off valve was opened).
The timer works and the solenoid on-off valve closes. When this is detected, the pump 18 is automatically started and the set scale value of water is stored in the measuring water tank 1 again to prepare for the next filling. 18,
It goes without saying that the electromagnetic on-off valve can be operated completely manually and independently.

Therefore, if the water amount at the set scale value is not appropriate, the overflow pipe 10 is operated appropriately by the drive device 11, and the excess water is overflowed without automatically starting the pump 18 by switching to manual mode, or the excess water is overflowed without automatically starting the pump 18. The pump 18 can be used to fill up the tank with the same amount of water.

In addition, by adding some control circuits to the above configuration, it is also possible to completely link the kneader 5 and the water supply device so that the water supply to the flour 2 and the mixing thereof can be completely automated.

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, when mixing flour, the amount of water to be supplied to a set unit amount of flour, such as one bale or several bales, is reduced to the water level in the tank, unlike the conventional measurement using a bucket or the like. -
It can be measured naturally and accurately without any secondary adjustments, resulting in a homogeneous product. Also, water can be supplied to the flour through a supply pipe, making it easier for women and girls who are not physically fit to supply water to the flour. Even if there is, it has the effect of being simple and quick.

In addition, since the water level is adjusted by moving the overflow pipe up and down, there are fewer factors that cause water level errors and more accurate Measurement becomes possible.

Furthermore, the amount of water supplied to the flour varies slightly depending on the season, temperature, etc., and this has the side effect of being able to respond flexibly and easily by raising and lowering the overflow pipe by a minute amount.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing a water supply device according to the present invention. (Symbol) 1... Measuring water tank, 2... Flour, 3... Bottom, 4
... Water supply pipe, 8 ... Pipe closing device, 9 ... Water amount setting device with scale, IO ... Overflow pipe, 11 ...
・Drive device, 12... pointer, 12a... scale, 13
...Water level display mechanism, 17.24...Water filling device.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. When kneading grain flour (2), after setting the scaled water amount setting device (9) to a predetermined scale value, an approximate amount of water larger than the predetermined scale value is transferred to the measuring water tank (1). By simply pouring water into the measuring tank (1), an amount of water corresponding to the set scale value is stored in the measuring water tank (1), and the water is used to add the set unit amount of flour (2) that is the basis of the scale value. A method for supplying water to a predetermined unit amount of flour, the method comprising: supplying water to a predetermined unit amount of flour through a water supply channel (4). 2. A water filling device (17, 24) is installed in the measuring tank (1), and the bottom (3) of the measuring tank (1) is filled with flour (2).
A water supply channel (4) is provided for supplying water to the water supply channel (4), and a channel closing device (8) is installed in the water supply channel (4). an overflow pipe (10) raised up and a drive device (
11) and the scale (12a) on which the amount of water based on the set unit amount of flour (2) is displayed corresponds to the pointer (12) that is linked to the up and down movement of the overflow port. It is characterized by being equipped with a scaled water amount setting device (9) comprising a water amount display mechanism (13) configured to display the amount of water in the water tank (1) for measuring flour (2). Water supply device for a set unit amount of flour.