KR100707245B1 - Apparatus and method for manufacturing a bamboo flat board charcoal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses an apparatus and method for producing bamboo flat charcoal. Specifically, the present invention discloses an apparatus and method for manufacturing a bamboo flat charcoal capable of producing a bamboo flat charcoal in a large amount by placing a plurality of bamboo flat plates between a plurality of heating plates and compressing and heating.

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Description

Apparatus and method for manufacturing bamboo flat charcoal {APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A BAMBOO FLAT BOARD CHARCOAL}             

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall process performed by the apparatus and method for producing a bamboo flat charcoal of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing a process for producing a bamboo flat plate as a preferred embodiment that can be used in the apparatus and method for producing a bamboo flat charcoal of the present invention.

3 is a perspective view of a press that is an apparatus for producing bamboo flat charcoal of the present invention.

4 is an exploded perspective view of a press that is an apparatus for producing bamboo flat charcoal of the present invention.

5 is a perspective view showing the press and the chamber separately when the apparatus for producing bamboo flat charcoal of the present invention further comprises a chamber.

6 is a perspective view for showing a state in which the bamboo flat charcoal of the present invention further comprises a chamber in which the press is closed to the chamber and the gas cylinder is connected to the chamber.

<Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

100: press 110: top plate of the press

120: lower plate of the press 130: hot plate

140: housing 150: cylinder

160: chordroll unit 170: chamber

180: gas cylinder

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for producing bamboo flat charcoal, which can produce bamboo flat charcoal in large quantities.

Bamboo charcoal has characteristics such as deodorization, humidity control, antibacterial, far infrared radiation, anion radiation, and electromagnetic wave shielding.

Due to the bio-friendly and environmentally friendly characteristics of bamboo charcoal, a technique for obtaining bamboo charcoal more effectively has been steadily developed in order to expand its use.

Typical examples of such techniques include Korean Utility Model Registration Publication No. 20-0200232 and Korean Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 1999-0080444.

Republic of Korea Utility Model Registration No. 20-0200232 discloses a technique for producing a bamboo charcoal in the shape of a plate, the Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 1999-0080444 discloses a technique for producing a particulate bamboo charcoal.

The present invention also discloses a technique for producing a bamboo charcoal in a flat form in a large amount from the point of view of the expansion of the use of bamboo charcoal.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus and method capable of producing bamboo flat charcoal in large quantities.

Specific objects, preferred embodiments, and the like of the present invention are presented below.

In one aspect, the present invention relates to an apparatus for producing bamboo flat charcoal.

The apparatus for producing bamboo flat charcoal of the present invention comprises (a) a plurality of heating plates capable of placing a plurality of bamboo plates therebetween, (b) heating means for heating the plurality of heating plates, and (c) the plurality of heating plates. It comprises a compression means for compressing the heating plate of the.

After placing and compressing a plurality of bamboo plates between the plurality of heating plates and heating them using a heating means, the bamboo plates located between the plurality of heating plates are carbonized to produce a large amount of bamboo flat charcoal.

At this time, the heating temperature, that is, the temperature at which the heating plate is heated may be more than the temperature at which the bamboo flat plate can be carbonized. Typically such temperatures will generally range from 300 ° C to 1100 ° C.

In the manufacturing apparatus of the bamboo flat charcoal of the present invention, it is preferable that a chamber capable of closing the plurality of heating plates is further provided, and a gas cylinder capable of injecting an inert gas into the chamber is connected.

When the chamber is additionally provided and a gas cylinder capable of injecting an inert gas is connected to the chamber, there is an effect of preventing combustion that may occur in some cases when the bamboo flat plate is carbonized by heating.

In the present specification including the claims, the "inert gas" means a gas capable of preventing combustion, and examples of such gas include nitrogen, water vapor, and the like.

In addition, in the bamboo flat charcoal manufacturing apparatus of the present invention, the compression means is (i) a housing provided with a guide bar, (ii) a lower plate installed to be moved up and down while being guided by being guided to the guide bar of the housing, (iii) the lower plate And a plurality of heating plates stacked up and down between the upper and lower plates, and an upper plate fixed to an upper end of the guide bar on which the lower plate is fitted, and (iv) lifting means for compressing the heating plate by raising the lower plate in the housing. It is preferable to be configured.

In addition, in the bamboo flat charcoal manufacturing apparatus of the present invention, when a compression means configured as described above is included, the heating plate stacked up and down is provided with an "X" shaped link, the center portion of which is hinged. It is preferable that both ends of the link are hinged to the upper and lower heating plates, and slots are formed on the heating plate to which the link is hinged.

Moreover, in the manufacturing apparatus of the bamboo flat charcoal of this invention, when the compression means comprised as mentioned above is included, it is preferable that the wire which connects each heating plate is provided in the heating plate laminated up and down.

Further, in the bamboo flat charcoal manufacturing apparatus of the present invention, when the compression means configured as described above is included, the elevating means is composed of a cylinder having an outgoing piston in contact with the lower plate, and an end portion of the piston in contact with the lower plate. It is preferable that a packing having a cushioning function is installed, and a support cap for inserting and supporting a piston is formed on the lower surface of the lower plate.

Moreover, in the manufacturing apparatus of the bamboo flat charcoal of this invention, when the compression means comprised as mentioned above is included, it is preferable that the said upper board and the lower board consist of a heat insulation board, respectively.

In another aspect, the present invention relates to a method for producing bamboo flat charcoal.

The method for producing the bamboo flat charcoal of the present invention comprises the steps of (a) placing a plurality of bamboo plates between a plurality of heating plates, (b) compressing a plurality of heating plates on which a plurality of bamboo plates are located, and (c) compressed And heating the plurality of heating plates above a temperature at which the bamboo plate can be carbonized.

The temperature at which the bamboo plate can be carbonized may be any temperature as long as the temperature of the bamboo plate is higher than the temperature at which the bamboo plate can be carbonized, as mentioned above in the apparatus for manufacturing the bamboo flat charcoal. Such a temperature will be determined in relation to the heating time if it is above a certain temperature, and if the heating time is short, the temperature should be high, and if the heating time is long, the temperature may be low. Those skilled in the art will be able to determine such temperatures in relation to the heating time within their usual capability ranges, typically such temperatures will be in the range of approximately 300 ° C to 1100 ° C.

In the method for producing a bamboo flat charcoal of the present invention, the heating step of the step (c) is preferably made under an inert gas atmosphere. It is to prevent the combustion which may occur in some cases when the bamboo flat is carbonized as mentioned above in the apparatus for producing the bamboo flat charcoal of the present invention.

In particular, the maintenance of the inert gas atmosphere is similar to that of the bamboo flat charcoal manufacturing apparatus of the present invention, and the plurality of heating plates are closed by a chamber, and a gas cylinder capable of injecting an inert gas into the chamber is connected to the cylinder. It is preferable to inject an inert gas into the chamber so that the pressure of the chamber is higher than atmospheric pressure.

Herein, the inert gas mentioned above in the apparatus for producing bamboo flat charcoal of the present invention is effective as it is.

In addition, in the method for producing the bamboo flat charcoal of the present invention, any bamboo flat plate may be used regardless of the manufacturing method thereof, but the bamboo obtained by unfolding the cylindrical bamboo or arc-shaped bamboo pieces into flat plates without cutting the inner skin thereof. It is preferable that it is a flat plate, and in particular, it is more preferable that the cylindrical bamboo is a flat plate obtained by unfolding into a flat plate without cutting the inner skin thereof. Such bamboo plates can be obtained by the manufacturing method disclosed in the examples below.

In addition, in the method for producing a bamboo flat charcoal of the present invention, after the heating step of the step (c), while the compression step of the step (b) is maintained, the bamboo flat plate obtained after the heating step of the step (c) Preferably, the step of slowly cooling the charcoal is further included.

The cooling step is a step for preventing the bamboo flat plate from being cracked or deformed by the temperature difference between the upper and lower sides by allowing the bamboo flat plate to be cooled while maintaining the overall uniform temperature.

Therefore, in the cooling step, "slowly cooling" means any cooling rate at which the bamboo flat charcoal can prevent cracking or deformation due to temperature difference between up, down, left and right.

Those skilled in the art will be able to specifically determine such cooling rates within their usual capability ranges, such as cooling rates under natural conditions.

Here, the step of slowly cooling is preferably continued until the temperature of the bamboo flat charcoal is cooled to at least about 70 ℃.

In addition, in the method of manufacturing a bamboo flat charcoal of the present invention, the step of compressing the step (b), (i) preparing a housing provided with a guide bar, (ii) the lower plate to move up and down on the guide bar of the housing Fitting, (iii) stacking the plurality of heating plates up and down on the lower plate, and fixing the upper plate to an upper end of the guide bar on which the lower plate is fitted, and (iv) a plurality of heating plates stacked between the upper and lower plates. It is preferably configured to include the step of raising the bottom plate to be compressed.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited to these examples.

For convenience the same reference numerals are used throughout the accompanying drawings.

1 is a schematic view showing the overall process performed by the apparatus and method for producing a bamboo flat charcoal according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, according to the apparatus and method for manufacturing bamboo flat charcoal of the present invention, first, a plurality of bamboo flat plates 2 'are manufactured by developing a cylindrical bamboo 2 or an arc-shaped bamboo piece 2 cut in the longitudinal direction. The bamboo flat plate charcoal 2 'may be manufactured by placing the plurality of bamboo flat plates 2' between the plurality of heating plates 130, compressing and heating them, and then gradually cooling them in a compressed state. Will be.

Here, the process of slowly cooling is to prevent deformation or cracking due to the difference in temperature of the upper and lower sides of the bamboo flat charcoal (2 ") itself. This cooling process is continued until the bamboo flat charcoal (2") is cooled to about 70 ° C. It is good. This cooling process can usually be accomplished by cooling under natural conditions.

According to the manufacturing process of the bamboo flat charcoal of the present invention as described above, a large number of bamboo flat charcoal can be produced.

On the other hand, in the case of manufacturing the bamboo flat plate 2 'using the cylindrical bamboo (2) or arc-shaped bamboo pieces (2) in the above, the method described later developed by the present inventors (at the time of patent application of the present invention It is filed as Korean Patent Application No. 10-2004-0115392, but is not currently disclosed technology).

The method comprises placing a cylindrical bamboo or arc-shaped bamboo piece so that the inner skin contacts the upper fastener and the outer skin contacts the lower fastener between the upper fastener with the smooth surface and the lower fastener with the smooth surface. Heating the lower fixture in contact with the skin of the cylindrical bamboo or arc bamboo bamboo, and pressurizing the cylindrical bamboo or arc bamboo bamboo by fixing the upper anchor and moving the lower anchor with the heating step. How it is constructed.

In this method, the upper fixing portion preferably has a width smaller than the diameter of the cylindrical bamboo or arc-shaped bamboo pieces. If so, it is easy to deploy the cylindrical bamboo flat plate.

Also in the method, the heating step is preferably made in the range of 150 ℃ to 250 ℃, the pressurizing step is preferably performed when the heating step proceeds when the slime from the cylindrical bamboo or arc-shaped bamboo flakes start to fall, the pressurization The degree is preferably performed in the range of 1mm to 5mm per minute moving speed of the lower fixing portion. This is because it is advantageous to develop cylindrical bamboo or arc bamboo bamboo into flat plates without cracking.

More specifically, the method will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2A to 2D are schematic diagrams showing the process of producing a bamboo plate from the cylindrical bamboo 2 according to the above method.

Inserting the upper fixing portion 10 (the upper fixing portion 10 has a width smaller than the diameter of the cylindrical bamboo 2) having a smooth surface to the cylindrical bamboo 2 cut in the longitudinal direction (Fig. 2a), the lower fixing portion 20 having a smooth surface is moved by using the pressing portion 30 to fix and position the cylindrical bamboo 2 between the upper and lower fixing portions 10 and 20 (FIG. 2B). . Then, the electric current is supplied to the heater 40 built in the lower fixing part 20 to heat the lower fixing part 20 in the range of 150 ° C to 250 ° C, and when the liquid is removed from the cylindrical bamboo 2 By using the pressing portion 30, the lower fixing portion 20 is moved in the range of 1 mm to 5 mm per minute so that the cylindrical bamboo 2 is heated and pressurized. Then, the cylindrical bamboo 2 develops into a flat plate at the part to be heated and pressed (FIG. 2C). Next, repeating the process of developing the plate next to the flat plate to the flat plate again in the same process as described above (FIG. 2D), the cylindrical bamboo 2 will be fully developed into the bamboo flat plate.

Using the above-described method, it is possible to develop not only arc-shaped bamboo pieces but also cylindrical bamboo on a flat plate without cutting the inner skin thereof.

When manufacturing bamboo charcoal using arc bamboo bamboo or cylindrical bamboo that has been developed into a flat plate without cutting the inner skin, in addition to the effect of producing a large amount of bamboo flat charcoal, bamboo flat charcoal having the original thickness and width of bamboo There is an effect that can be obtained.

On the other hand, referring to Figures 3 to 6, it can be seen an apparatus for producing a bamboo flat charcoal of the present invention.

Bamboo flat charcoal manufacturing apparatus of the present invention, as shown in Figure 3 and 4, is composed of a press (100).

The press 100 is largely divided into a housing 140, upper and lower plates 110 and 120, heating plate 130, lifting means and the like.

The housing 140 has a rectangular cylindrical shape with side openings, a support 143 connecting the upper support plate 141, the lower support plate 142, the upper and lower support plates 141, 142, and the upper support plate. Consists of a guide bar 144 perpendicular to the corner of the (141). A threaded portion 145 is formed at the upper end of the guide bar 144.

In addition, the lower plate 120 is made of a heat insulating plate, and is installed to be elevated while being guided to the guide bar 144 by being inserted into the guide bar 144 of the housing 140 through the through hole 122 perforated in the corner portion thereof. do.

A bearing may be installed in the through hole 122 of the lower plate 120 coupled to the guide bar 144, and a support cap 124 opened in the center of the lower surface of the lower plate 120 is fixed.

In addition, the upper plate 110 is made of a heat insulating plate, the guide bar 144 of the housing 140 is inserted into the through hole 112 perforated in the corner portion, the guide bar 144 penetrating the upper plate 110. Cap nut 114 is screwed to the threaded portion 145 of) to fix the upper plate 110 on the guide bar (144).

At this time, the threaded portion 145 of the guide bar 144 is formed to have a smaller diameter than the guide bar 144, the upper plate 110 is seated on the stepped portion is caught by the cap nut 114 Is fixed on the guide bar 144.

The heating plate 130 has a heater 132 built therein, and the heater 132 generates heat by supplying power applied from the power supply source 162 of the control unit 160 through the heater wire. do.

The heating plate 130 is provided to be stacked between the upper plate 110 and the lower plate 120 to be folded. The stacked upper and lower heating plates 130 have an X-shaped link 138 having a central portion hinged 138b. ) Is provided, and both ends of the link 138 are hinged (138a) to the heating plate 130 on the upper and lower sides in an oblique form.

The heating plate 130 having both ends of the link 138 hinged 138a has a slot 134 formed in the width direction of the heating plate 130 so that the hinge 138a of the link 138 when the heating plate 130 is folded. ) Slides on the slot 134.

In addition, the stacked upper and lower heating plates 130 are provided with wires 136 connecting the heating plates 130 to limit the tensile width of the heating plates 130 to be stretched.

On the other hand, the heating plate 130 formed as described above is fixed to the upper plate 110, the heating plate of the uppermost of the heating plate 130 is fixed to the lower surface of the upper plate 110 through fixing means such as welding.

In addition, the elevating means is provided in the housing 140 as a cylinder 150 having an accessible piston 152, is configured to lift the lower plate 120 to compress the heating plate 130.

The piston 152 is inserted into the support cap 124 of the lower plate 120 through the upper end of the housing 140 to support the lower plate 120, the hydraulic pressure by the control unit 160 into the cylinder 150 As the hydraulic pressure of the supply source 164 is supplied, it enters and exits from the cylinder 150.

In addition, a packing 154 having a shock absorbing function is installed at an upper end of the piston 152 supporting the lower plate 120, and the packing 154 is preferably made of a rubber material.

Meanwhile, referring to FIGS. 5 to 6, the press 100 (more accurately, the upper and lower plates 110 and 120 and the heating plate 130) of the bamboo flat charcoal of the present invention is closed. It can be seen that the chamber 170 and the gas cylinder 180 connected to the chamber may be provided.

The chamber 170 includes an upper plate 171 and a lower plate 172, a body portion 173 and an entrance 174, a gas inlet 175 of the gas cylinder 180, and a heater wire passage 176. .

The chamber 170 is mounted on the upper surface of the lower support plate 142 of the housing 140 to be mounted to close the press 100. At this time, the lower plate 172 of the chamber 170 is attached to the lower support plate of the housing 140. A rectangular through portion corresponding to the width of 142 is formed, so that the guide bar 144 and the piston 152 of the housing 140 can penetrate the lower plate 172 of the chamber 170.

The gas cylinder 180 is connected to the gas inlet 175 of the chamber 170 through the connecting pipe 181 to supply gas to the chamber 170.

On the other hand, the heater wire is connected to each heating plate 130 through the heater wire passage 176 of the chamber 170.

Hereinafter, a manufacturing process of the bamboo flat charcoal performed by the apparatus for manufacturing the bamboo flat charcoal according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 3 to 6.

First, the prepared bamboo plate 2 'is placed between the heating plates 130, and then the lifting plate 130 is raised by raising the piston 152 connected to the lower plate 120 of the press 100 using the lifting means. Compress and fix the bamboo plate (2 ') located at.

Then, the control unit 160 is operated to heat the heating plate 130 by supplying power from the power supply source 162 to the heater 132 embedded in the heating plate 130.

Then, the plurality of bamboo plates 2 'positioned between the heating plates 130 are carbonized, and thus, are made of a plurality of bamboo plate chars 2 ".

At this time, the heating temperature of the heating plate 130 should be made at a temperature at which the char can be formed, it is usually made in the range of 300 ℃ to 1100 ℃.

After the bamboo flat charcoal 2 " is manufactured, the bamboo flat charcoal 2 " is compressed between the heating plates 130, and then the power supply to the heater 132 is cut off, and the natural flat bamboo charcoal 2 &quot; Cooled).

On the other hand, while the bamboo plate (2) located between the heating plate 130 is being heated by the bamboo plate char 2 "by the heating, in some cases, the phenomenon that the bamboo plate 2 may be burned.

If the heating of the bamboo flat plate 2 is performed under an atmosphere of an inert gas such as nitrogen or water vapor, the combustion phenomenon can be prevented.

The chamber 170 for closing the press 100 is to prevent this combustion phenomenon.

When the inert gas is supplied from the gas cylinder 180 to the chamber 170 so that the pressure of the chamber 170 is higher than the atmospheric pressure, the combustion phenomenon can be prevented.

If the gas cylinder 180 supplies the inert gas to the chamber 170 such that the pressure of the chamber 170 is higher than atmospheric pressure, the air inside the chamber 170 may pass through the entrance 174 or the heater line passage of the chamber 170. In addition to the outflow through the gap formed at 176 or the like, air outside the chamber 170 may not flow into the chamber 170, so that the atmosphere of the inert gas may be maintained inside the chamber 170.

If a chamber 170 is provided that closes the press 100, the bamboo plate 2 ′ will be positioned through the entrance 174 of the chamber 170.

As described above, according to the present invention can provide an apparatus and method for producing a bamboo flat charcoal that can produce a bamboo flat charcoal in a large amount.

The bamboo flat charcoal obtained by the apparatus and method for manufacturing the bamboo flat charcoal of the present invention can be usefully used as a floor board of a furniture or a floor of a building.

Claims (13)

(a) a plurality of heating plates capable of placing a plurality of bamboo plates therebetween; (b) heating means for heating said plurality of heating plates; And (c) compression means for compressing the plurality of heating plates; Including but not limited to The compression means of (c) (i) a housing with a guide bar; (ii) a lower plate installed to be guided by being guided to the guide bar of the housing to move up and down; (iii) a plurality of heating plates stacked up and down between the lower plates and fixed to an upper end of the guide bar on which the lower plates are fitted; And (iv) a lifting means installed in the housing and capable of compressing the heating plate by raising the lower plate; Apparatus for producing a bamboo flat charcoal comprising a. The method of claim 1, The bamboo flat charcoal manufacturing apparatus further includes (a) a chamber capable of closing the plurality of heating plates, and a gas cylinder capable of injecting an inert gas into the chamber is connected to the bamboo flat charcoal. Manufacturing device. delete The method of claim 1, The stacked upper and lower heating plates are provided with an X-shaped link hinged at a central portion thereof, each end of each of which is hinged to the upper and lower heating plates, and a slot is formed on the heating plate at which the link is hinged. Device for manufacturing charcoal. The method of claim 1, The laminated upper and lower heating plates, a wire for connecting each heating plate is provided, the bamboo flat charcoal manufacturing apparatus characterized in that the. The method of claim 1, The lifting means is composed of a cylinder having an accessible piston in contact with the lower plate, the end of the piston in contact with the packing is provided with a cushioning function, while the lower surface of the lower plate is supported by the piston is inserted and supported Apparatus for producing a bamboo flat charcoal characterized in that formed. The method of claim 1, The upper plate and the lower plate is a manufacturing apparatus of bamboo flat charcoal, characterized in that each consisting of a heat insulating plate. (a) placing a plurality of bamboo plates between the plurality of heating plates; (b) compressing the plurality of heating plates on which the plurality of bamboo plates are located; And (c) heating the compressed plurality of heating plates above a temperature at which the bamboo plate can be carbonized. Manufacturing method of bamboo flat charcoal comprising. The method of claim 8, The heating step of the step (c) is a method of producing a bamboo flat charcoal, characterized in that made under an inert gas atmosphere. The method of claim 9, The inert gas atmosphere connects a gas cylinder capable of closing the plurality of heating plates to the chamber and injecting an inert gas into the chamber, and injecting the inert gas such that the pressure of the chamber is higher than atmospheric pressure from the gas cylinder to the chamber. Method for producing a bamboo flat charcoal, characterized in that it is maintained by. The method of claim 8, The bamboo flat plate is a bamboo flat plate charcoal, characterized in that the cylindrical flat bamboo obtained by unfolding the flat plate as it is without cutting the inner skin. The method of claim 8, The method for producing the bamboo flat charcoal, after the heating step of the step (c), while the compression step of the step (b) is maintained, the step of cooling the bamboo flat char obtained after the heating step of the step (c) Method for producing a bamboo flat charcoal characterized in that it further comprises. The method of claim 8, The compression step of step (b) (i) preparing a housing provided with a guide bar; (ii) fitting a lower plate to the guide bar of the housing to enable vertical movement; (iii) stacking the plurality of heating plates up and down on the lower plate and fixing the upper plate to an upper end of the guide bar on which the lower plate is inserted; And (iv) a method of manufacturing a bamboo flat charcoal, comprising the step of raising the lower plate so as to compress the plurality of heating plates stacked between the upper and lower plates.

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