KR100712174B1 - Potatoes forming machine and system for processing potato using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

 Regardless of the shape of the potato, it is possible to completely remove not only the skin but also the potato sprouts to provide hygiene for home and group meals, while eliminating the need for water to remove the potato skin, which saves water resources and prevents environmental pollution. It is to provide an eco-friendly potato forming machine and potato processing system capable of mass production of starch and shaped potatoes while eliminating the need for a separate water treatment facility.

To this end, the present invention includes a first pusher for pushing the potato in the state before peeling toward the first cutter; A first cutter provided on a passage through which the potato moving by the first pusher passes, the cutting blade having a cutting blade for removing a portion outside the contact surface with the potato; A second cutter having a cutting blade for cutting the potato passing through the first cutter in a direction orthogonal to the cutting direction of the potato by the first cutter, and removing a portion outside the contact surface with the potato; And a second pusher for pushing the potato passing through the first cutter toward the second cutter. The potato forming machine is provided.

On the other hand, according to a second aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, a supply unit for supplying the potato before peeling to the molding unit side; A molding unit for molding the potato into a desired shape while removing the peel and seed of the potato; A stacking unit in which shaped potatoes are stacked in sequence as the forming unit passes; Provided is a potato processing system, characterized in that it comprises a; a collecting unit where the potato peels removed while passing through the molding unit.

Potato, forming, processing, system

Description

Potato forming machine and system for processing potato using the same}

1 is a block diagram of a potato molding machine of the present invention

Figure 2a is a perspective view showing a first cutter for forming a potato applied to the present invention

FIG. 2B is a front view of FIG. 2A

Figure 3 is a perspective view showing a second cutter for forming a potato applied to the present invention

4A to 4E are reference diagrams for explaining a potato forming process by the potato forming machine of the present invention.

4A is a state diagram immediately after the potato is put and before the first pusher operation;

Figure 4b is a state diagram after the potato passes through the first cutter according to the operation of the first pusher

Figure 4c is a state diagram after the potato passes through the second cutter according to the operation of the second pusher

Figure 4d is a reference diagram showing the state before the potato passes through the first cutter

Figure 4e is a reference diagram showing the state before the potato passes through the second cutter

5A to 5C are reference diagrams for explaining potato states of respective processes in FIGS. 4A to 4C.

FIG. 5A is a view showing a cross section along line I-I and a line II-II of potato in the state of FIG. 4A; FIG.

5B is a view showing a cross section along line III-III and a cross section along IV-IV of the potato in FIG. 4B state;

FIG. 5C is a view showing a cross section along line V-V and a line VI-VI of potato in FIG. 4C; FIG.

Figure 6 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of a second cutter for forming a potato applied to the present invention

Figure 7 is a block diagram showing a potato processing system applying the potato forming machine of the present invention

Figure 8 is a perspective view illustrating a molded potato molded by a potato forming machine according to the present invention

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

P: Potato F / P: Molded Potato

110: first pusher 120: first cutter

120a: cutting blade 210: second pusher

220: second cutter 220a: cutting blade

220b: Mount plate 220c: Long hole

300: shutter 400: conveyor

The present invention relates to a potato forming machine and a potato processing system using the same, and more particularly, to a potato forming machine and a potato processing system using the same, which automatically cuts and molds the potatoes so that they do not leave shells and shoots.

As is well known, potatoes are cold foods but are native to the tropical regions of South America.

At the time of Columbus' discovery of the new continent, it spread to southern Mexico and Chile, and to Spain by the Spanish. It was initially treated for ornamental purposes and was edible to the general public under the direction of King Friedrich the Great in the mid-18th century. In Korea, it came to Manchuria via Europe, Russia, and Siberia, and its use is also a very important crop.

Potato is a vegetable belonging to the dicotyledon, Tungnamul-tree, and family of the genus, and is also known as Malingseo, Haji Potato, and North Gamja. It is native to the Andes of Peru and Chile, and is widely grown in temperate regions. It is 60-100cm high and has a unique smell. From the stem node in the ground, a creeping stem comes out and its end is enlarged to form a tuber.

The tubers are concave with fan eye marks, from which small, young shoots sprout. The cross section of the ground stem is rounded. The leaves come from each node of the stem, usually 3-4 pairs of small leaves, with small leaves attached between them.

In June, long flower stalks emerge from leaf axes, forming a pickled inflorescence, and pale purple or white flowers divided into five branched star-shaped flowers with a diameter of 2-3cm. After flowering, small berries similar to tomatoes run.

Potatoes are harvested in rural areas in late June. The potatoes that are sweated and harvested are all different in size, but there are many ways to eat them.

Boil it as a staple or snack, grill it or fry it in oil. It is used as a raw material for soju and alcohol, and potato starch is used as a vermicelli and an industrial raw material.

One of the best things about eating potato foods is that it helps prevent tooth decay. Once upon a time, people in Gangwon-do had stocks of potatoes, and then people had no cavities.

Encouraging children to eat potato every day can help prevent tooth decay.

The components contain 75% water, 13-20% starch, 1.5-2.6% protein, 0.6-1% minerals, 0.03mg reducing sugar and 10-30mg vitamin C. Half of the amino acids contain more essential amino acids than wheat flour. And 100g of raw potatoes corresponds to 80 calories.

The sprouting part of the tuber contains one type of alkaloid, solanine (C45H733O15N). It is toxic, so you should be careful not to eat a lot of sprouted or light blue potatoes.

That is, solanine is a molecular formula CHNO, a steroid alkaloid contained in potato sprouts and tomatoes, molecular weight 868.07. It is a needle-like crystal obtained in ethanol. It has a melting point (decomposition) of 285 ° C and an intrinsic light rotation [α] = -60 °. The aglycone moiety has solanidine, and the sugar moiety is composed of D-galactose, D-glucose and L-rhamnose.

Wood alkaloids are protozoa and have strong hemolytic action, ie erythrocyte destruction. Eating sprouted potatoes can cause nausea, headache, gastritis, and other poisoning symptoms.

In other words, if a 100g potato contains more than 20mg of solanine, it can be harmful when eaten. Solanin can increase the arine taste of potatoes, cause vomiting, food poisoning, dizziness, itching of the throat, and even severe breathing problems.

Very sensitive people can also cause migraines in small amounts. For treatment, wash the stomach and use medicines such as phlocarpine and methacholine.

Early Europeans who were unaware of the toxicity of these potatoes often eat potatoes and burn them, so they are called devil food.

Therefore, when peeling the potatoes for cooking, the sprouts of the potatoes must also be removed.

Of course, at home, skin and potato shoots should be removed cleanly, but especially in the case of group meals that are regularly supplied to a large number of people at schools, hospitals, and industries, they are not completely removed in view of the aftermath of food poisoning. You must.

In general, group meals are regular meals provided by a school, hospital, or industry for a certain number of people.

The term 'specific majority' refers to a case where there is always a fixed number of people receiving meals, and a group meal is called a group meal because it is not a specific object when a meal is provided to a large number of people, such as restaurants. Do not. In addition, 'regular' is defined as one to two or three times daily and carried out according to a fixed diet.

The origin of group meals in the Orient is said to have originated from monks gathering together in ancient temples. After that, it is carried out in the order of military, prison, hospital, school, etc., but nowadays also in industry.

In the modern society, the trend of lunch is increasing as social activities expand in each field.In Korea, as the industry develops, military, industrial, school, dormitory (school or industrial), hospital * Social welfare facilities * Schools are being served in many facilities such as prisons. One of these facilities is a group meal facility that serves more than 100 meals or 250 meals a day.

Under the Food Sanitation Law, the operators of group meals must have a cook and the operators of group meals must have a nutritionist. The Minister of Health and Welfare can order cooks and dietitians to be trained, and those who wish to establish and operate group meal centers must report to the city and provincial governor.

In recent years, there has been a massive group lunch in the metropolitan area (June 21, 2006). However, the exact cause of the accident is not known.

Citing the related article, “The group meal accident that drove the nation into a panic fear of food poisoning in June has not been completed properly. It is becoming more likely that food poisoning will be identified as a 'permanent US drug'. As a result, it caused a big accident, but even the responsible material is not clearly identified, and the case will be closed without punishment for the related companies.

More importantly, however, there is no guarantee that a follow-up measure will not happen if the cause is not identified. Measures that amended the School Lunch Act and mandated the management of consigned meals could be turned into meaningless disturbances.

Health authorities such as the Centers for Disease Control and the Korea Food and Drug Administration have not produced any results for food until 40 days have passed since the June 22 interim investigation confirmed that the "norovirus was the causative agent."

The final epidemiologic survey, which was scheduled to be announced on the 27th of last month, was delayed in delaying responsibility. The Korea Institute for Disease Control and Prevention said, "The KFDA did not pass the test results," and the KFDA said, "The Agency for Disease Control is making comprehensive judgments and decisions."

There is no progress in countermeasures as much as possible. The switch to direct management is slow due to the burden of the principal's responsibility for meals. There is also a voice to question the effect of converting meals from 1665 schools nationwide into direct management with an enormous budget of 313 billion won.

The Korean Consigned Meal Service Association on August 28 called for the revision of the Food Law Amendment, saying, "The government will try to reconcile the conflict with an infant's idea that it should be managed directly without providing a fundamental solution to prevent the recurrence of food poisoning accidents." Their arguments are becoming increasingly convincing. The cause of a meal accident should be identified as soon as possible. (The Herald Economy, August 1, 2006)

Therefore, it cannot be overemphasized that the hygiene management of food ingredients, including group meals, is of paramount importance.

Particularly, in the case of peeling potatoes for cooking, a large amount of ingredients may be removed mechanically since a large amount of time and money are required to remove potato peels by hand.

At present, various devices for peeling potatoes have been developed, but each has a problem.

In other words, one of the conventional peeler peeler is to install a stone plate on the wall surface and the lower part of the rough surface, and to rotate it to peel off by friction with the potato, but the surface of the potato is rough and easily damaged or unsanitary result Will result.

Next, as a recently developed potato peeler, there is an application of the operation principle of a pulsator washing machine, which rotates the bottom rotating plate by driving a motor in a state where water and potatoes are filled in a wall tube, and then the water and potatoes are turned on the bottom rotating plate. Rotating along the circumference of the wall cylinder in accordance with the rotation of, and at the same time as the rotation of the water and the potato to peel the potato by contacting the potato blade of the peeling knife attached to the inner surface of the wall cylinder.

For more information on this, refer to Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2005-0120254.

However, potato peeler applying the operation principle of the pulsator washing machine also has a number of disadvantages.

First, even in this case, in order to evenly cut the potato to be put into the wall barrel, the contact of the blade and the potato must occur regularly and evenly, but it may take a long time to peel because the potato flow in the fluid is irregular.

In other words, because the shape and weight of the potato and the skin condition are slightly different, contact may occur irregularly, and in some cases, the skin may be partially removed without being completely removed even if it takes a long time.

Next, the potato peeler applying the operation principle of the pulsator washing machine has a problem that even if the peel is removed, it can not be removed to the sprout or eye marks of the potato.

In other words, the shoots of potatoes are mainly from concave eye marks, which need to be deeply cut in order to remove the shoots or eye marks, but for this purpose, the peeler must be operated for a long time. There is no guarantee.

In this way, if the shoots and eye marks are not removed cleanly, especially if they are supplied for a group meal as described above, they must be manually removed from the feeding site to remove the shoots and eye marks. There is a problem that only results in a waste of time and money.

In other words, considering the fact that the hygienic state of ingredients is becoming more important in group meals due to recent meal accidents, it is more important to remove the shoots and eye marks in removing the peel of potatoes. You will notice that

On the other hand, another problem of the conventional potato peeler applying the operation principle of the above-described pulsator washing machine has the following points.

Conventional potato peeler applying the operation principle of the pulsator washing machine is in contact with the potato that comes into contact with the blade installed in the wall barrel in the process of moving the potato due to the water generated by the forward rotation of the bottom rotating plate. The peeling of the part is made, and as this action is repeated for a long time, the peeling is performed even for the part where the peel is not removed.

As a result, it takes a long time to complete the peeling as a whole, there is a problem in that energy consumption is high and processing efficiency (thruoghput) is lowered.

In particular, the conventional potato peeler applying the operation principle of the pulsator washing machine is not only a water supply is required for the operation of the peeling peeling device, but also because a large amount of water is consumed, discharged potato peel and water There are many problems in terms of saving water resources and preventing environmental pollution.

In other words, if discharged as it is, it not only generates a large amount of food waste but also generates waste water. Therefore, the potato shell must be discarded through a filtration and drying facility that removes water from the potato shell. There is a problem that various facilities must accompany.

The present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, to provide a potato forming machine that can be provided hygienically to home and group feeding by completely removing not only the peel but also the potato sprouts regardless of the shape of the potato.

On the other hand, another object of the present invention is to remove the potato peel is not necessary to add water to save water resources and to avoid the need for a separate water treatment facility to prevent environmental pollution eco-friendly to enable the mass production of starch and molded potato It is an object to provide a conventional potato forming machine and potato processing system.

According to a first aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, a first pusher for pushing the potato of the state before peeling toward the first cutter; A first cutter provided on a passage through which the potato moving by the first pusher passes, and having a cutting blade for removing an outer portion of the contact surface with the potato; A second cutter having a cutting blade for cutting the potato passing through the first cutter in a direction orthogonal to the cutting direction of the potato by the first cutter, and removing a portion outside the contact surface with the potato; And a second pusher for pushing the potato passing through the first cutter toward the second cutter. The potato forming machine is provided.
On the other hand, according to a second aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, a supply unit for supplying the potato before peeling to the molding unit side; A molding unit for molding the potato into a desired shape while removing the peel and seeds of the potato; A stacking unit in which shaped potatoes are stacked in sequence as the forming unit passes; Provided is a potato processing system, characterized in that it comprises a; a collecting unit where the potato peels removed while passing through the molding unit.

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Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, FIGS. 1 to 5 and 8.

First, Figure 1 is a block diagram of a potato forming machine of the present invention, Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a first cutter for forming a potato applied to the present invention, Figure 3 is a second cutter for forming a potato 220 applied to the present invention ) Is a perspective view.

On the other hand, Figure 4a to 4c is a reference diagram for explaining the operation process of the potato molding machine of the present invention, Figures 5a to 5c is a reference diagram for explaining the potato state of each process in Figures 4a to 4e.

8 is a perspective view illustrating a molded potato molded by a potato forming machine according to the present invention.

Referring to these drawings, the potato forming machine of the present invention is pushed by the first pusher 110 and the first pusher 110 for pushing the potato P in a predetermined direction before peeling. The first cutter 120 installed on the passage through which the potato P passes and removing the predetermined portion of the potato, and the potato P passing through the first cutter 120 to the first cutter 120. The second cutter 220 installed to cut in a direction orthogonal to the cutting direction of the potato P and the potato P having passed through the first cutter 120 toward the second cutter 220. The note includes a second pusher 210.

At this time, the first cutter 120 forms an octagon when the shape of the cutting blade 120a is viewed from the front.

In addition, the second cutter 220 has a shape of "[]" when the shape of the cutting blade 220a is viewed from the front, but may have a shape of "()" as shown in FIG.

On the other hand, the first cutter 120 may be manufactured in various sizes to be replaced with a suitable one according to the size of the potato (P). That is, when potatoes (P) are classified into large, medium, small, etc. according to the size by the sorting operation, the size of the first cutter (120) is also potato to select a cutter suitable for the sorted potato (P) size Put various things in accordance with the standard of (P). That is, referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B, the height H and the width W of the cutting blades 120a vary according to the specifications according to the sorting of the sorted potatoes P. FIG.

And, the second cutter 220 is configured to be able to adjust the distance (D) of the two blades to match the size of the potato (P). That is, in the case of the second cutter 220, only the left and right sides need to be cut out so that the left and right spacing of the two cutters 220 may be adjusted according to the size of the potato P. That is, when the second cutter 220 is mounted on the mounting plate 220b, the bolt and the hole 220c may pass through the long hole formed in the flange of the cutter before completely tightening the bolt fastened to the mounting plate 220b. By changing the relative position of the desired cutting blades on both sides (220a) to adjust the spacing to the desired interval to completely tighten the bolt.

The first cutter 120 and the second cutter 220 preferably have a structure in which the cutting blades 120a and 220a become thinner toward the ends thereof. That is, although the first cutter 120 and the second cutter 220 do not have a structure in which the thickness of the cutting blades 120a and 220a becomes thinner toward the ends, the first cutter 120 and the second cutter 220 are sufficiently pushed by each pusher when the thickness is less than a predetermined thickness. It is possible to mold, but as far as possible the tip is advantageous for improving cutting performance.

On the other hand, the first pusher 110 and the second pusher 210 is installed to move in the direction orthogonal to each other, prior to each pushing action of the first pusher 110 and the second pusher 210, the potato ( Preferably, a sensor (not shown) for detecting whether P) is in the correct position is provided.

At this time, as the detection sensor, a sensor composed of a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit is provided at the front and rear positions of the potato P, respectively.

The light emitting unit and the light receiving unit have a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit disposed together so that the light emitted from the light emitting unit hits an object to detect the amount of light reflected by the light receiving unit, and the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit are provided to face each other When an object is placed between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion, there is one that uses the principle that light is not received at the light receiving portion, and either of them can be applied to the present invention.

On the other hand, as the detection sensor, in addition to the non-contact sensor of the above-described configuration, a contact sensor such as a micro switch or a limit switch that detects whether or not the potato is positioned in the right position by direct contact is also applicable.

In addition, the stopper 600 for holding the position of the potato (P) passing through the first cutter 120 may be provided in the front position where the potato (P) of the second cutter (220) is placed.

The stopper 600 may be installed to move in the same direction as the potato entry direction. In particular, the stopper 600 may be installed to interlock with a step motor (not shown) to move forward and backward with respect to the potato entry direction. It can help you to be in position.

In addition, the potato forming machine of the present invention may further include a conveyor 400 for automatically supplying potatoes P to the first pusher 110, and the front of the first pusher 110 on the conveyor 400. The shutter 300 is preferably provided so that the potatoes P are supplied one by one.

In this case, the shutter 300 uses the spring and the arm to push up the arm and immediately after passing through the arm, the arm comes down by the restoring force of the spring to control the next potato P. It may be a mechanical shutter, or may be an electronic shutter which controls to wait and insert the next potato P by the forward and retract operation of the plunger using the solenoid device.

On the other hand, the driving source of the first pusher and the second pusher 210 is preferably a pneumatic cylinder (not shown), but is not necessarily limited thereto.

Potato forming process and action of the potato forming machine of the present invention configured as described above is as follows, before the description of the potato by the first cutter 120 and the second cutter 220 shown in Figs. Although the case of forming a tetrahedron is described as an example, it is assumed that the potato form after being molded is not limited thereto.

First, the potato P in a state before peeling is positioned at a predetermined position in front of the first cutter 120 of the potato forming machine. In this embodiment, the potato (P) supplied to a predetermined position in front of the first cutter 120 will be described taking the case of being automatically supplied by the conveyor 400 as an example, but one by one by hand It may be supplied.

On the other hand, as described above, after the potato P is positioned at the predetermined position in front of the first cutter 120 and the position is defined, the first pusher 110 is the potato P. Is pushed toward the first cutter 120 (see FIG. 4A).

At this time, if the potato (P) is out of the correct position, the position of the potato (P) is automatically adjusted after the position check is made to the sensor. That is, as the sensing sensor, the sensor consisting of the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit are respectively installed in front and rear of the right position of the potato (P), so if the sensing is not made in any one, it means that the sensing is biased towards the direction made, In this case, the rotation direction of the conveyor 400 is controlled by a conveyor driving motor (not shown) to adjust the position of the potato P such that sensing is performed by both sensors installed at the front and rear positions of the potato P. do.

On the other hand, after the potato (P) is positioned in place, the potato (P) is pressed by the first pusher 110 to move through the cutting blade (120a) of the first cutter 120 to form an octagonal shape. It is molded primarily. That is, the outer surface of the contact surface with the cutting blades 120a of the potatoes P is cut and removed.

At this time, the potato (P), as shown in Figure 5b, the cutting is completed in the height (H) and width (W) direction, the left and right sides in the direction that the first cutter 120 blade did not pass. Only the cutting is not performed.

In addition, the potato P primarily formed by passing through the first cutter 120 may be positioned in front of the second cutter 220. In this state, the second pusher 210 may be operated to perform primary molding. The potato P is pushed to the second cutter 220 side (see FIG. 4B).

In this case, the second pusher 210 is installed to move in a direction orthogonal to the first pusher 110.

Accordingly, the primary molded potato (P) is passed through the second cutter 220, the second cutter 220 is only for the left and right sides in the direction that the blade of the first cutter 120 did not pass. Since the cutting may be made, it may be installed as shown in FIG.

On the other hand, the potato (hereinafter referred to as "molded potato") is completed by passing through the second cutter 220 is stacked in the bucket 500, this forming potato (F / P) is shown in FIG. It will have the same shape, and the cross section of each of the molded potatoes F / P has a shape as shown in FIG. 5C.

Potato (P) to be injected for molding in the above only need to be supplied in a state to drop the soil to some extent without water treatment, the process is very simple and environmentally friendly.

On the other hand, with respect to the potato processing system to which the potato forming machine of the present invention described above will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

Fig. 7 is a block diagram showing a potato processing system to which the potato forming machine of the present invention is applied, wherein the potato processing system of the present invention is supplied to supply potatoes P in a state before peeling to the molding unit 2 side. The unit 1, a molding unit 2 for molding into a predetermined shape while removing the peel and seeds of the potato P, and the shell is removed as the past the molding unit 2, and molded into a predetermined shape. Potatoes (F / P) of the piles are stacked, and the accumulation unit (3) and the collection unit (6) is collected including the potato shell portion removed while passing through the molding unit (2).

At this time, the supply unit 1, the potato selection unit for sorting the potatoes (P) according to the size criteria, and for supplying the potatoes that meet the criteria selected by the potato selection unit to the molding unit (2) sequentially Potato intake is included.

In addition, the potato processing system of the present invention, the washing unit 4 for removing the foreign matter on the forming potato (F / P) of the storage unit (3), and the forming potato (F) passed through the washing unit (4) / P) further comprises a packaging unit (5) for vacuum packaging in a predetermined weight unit.

In addition, the potato processing system of the present invention may further include a starch processing unit 8 equipped with a drying unit 7 for drying the collected shell portion and a starch processing device for extracting starch from the dried shell. have.

The molding unit 2 includes a first pusher 110 for pushing the potato P in a predetermined direction before peeling, and a potato P pushed and moved by the first pusher 110. ) Is installed on the passage through which the first cutter 120 to remove a predetermined portion of the potato P, and the potato P passing through the first cutter 120 to the first cutter 120. A second cutter 220 installed to cut in a direction orthogonal to the cutting direction of the potato, and a second pushing the potato P passing through the first cutter 120 toward the second cutter 220. And a pusher 210. That is, the structure of the potato forming machine mentioned above is applied.

On the other hand, the potato (P) introduced into the molding unit 2 is introduced with a certain orientation. That is, the potato P is placed on the conveyor 400 so that the longitudinal direction of the conveyor and the long direction of the potato P coincide with each other.

Of course, both sides of the conveyor 400 are provided with guides (not shown) to prevent the departure from the conveyor during the progress of the potato (P) and to prevent the direction from shifting.

The operation of the potato processing system of the present invention configured as described above is as follows.

After sorting by size through the sorting action in the potato sorting unit, only potatoes of a certain size are transported by a conveyor constituting the potato input unit to supply potatoes one by one to the potato forming unit.

At this time, the injected potato (P) is introduced with a certain direction. That is, they are supplied in a line so that the longitudinal direction of the potato and the moving direction of the potato coincide.

On the other hand, on the conveyor is provided with a shutter 300 so that only one potato (P) can be supplied, the potato (P) by the action of the shutter 300 constitutes the molding unit (2) sequentially one by one Is put into a potato molding machine.

Potatoes introduced into the potato forming machine is positioned in front of the first cutter 120, and is subsequently formed into a predetermined shape by the action of the potato forming machine described above.

Detailed process related to this has already been described through the action of the potato forming machine, so it will be omitted to avoid duplication of description.

On the other hand, the potato peel generated during the potato forming process is gathered into the bucket 500 of the collection unit 6, the potato processing system of the present invention because there is almost no water in the potato peel because no water. ,

Thus, the potato peels collected in the collection unit 6 are not watery, so that after drying, starch can be produced through the starch treatment process, thus eliminating the waste of discarding the cut and leftover parts. Eco-friendly by being able to prevent the occurrence.

For reference, starch recipes grind potatoes into a grinder and sift about 60 mesh to classify starch-mixed water and debris. Starch milk (starch milk) mixed with starch is precipitated by natural precipitation method. Potato starch has larger particles and heavier specific gravity than grain starch, so it is settled cleanly within 5 to 6 hours. When the starch sinks, the top water is poured out and the sediments are dried. Natural drying of the sediment may lead to rot, so use the thermal drying method to dry it as soon as possible. The dried starch is in the form of a stiff lump containing 17-18% of water, which is then ground finely and sieved through a 125 mesh sieve, which can be packaged and sold.

On the other hand, the forming potato (F / P) formed in a predetermined form through the forming unit (2) is accumulated in the stacking unit (3), this stacked forming potato (F / P) is foreign matter in the process of passing through the potato forming machine You can ask this.

Therefore, in order to remove the foreign matter attached in the process of forming through the potato forming machine (F / P) through the washing unit (4) to completely remove the foreign matter using clean water or washing water, such as saline solution of a predetermined concentration. Will be removed.

Thereafter, the molded potato (F / P) passing through the washing unit (4) is vacuum-packed and box-packed in a predetermined weight unit (eg 1kg, 3kg, 5kg, 10kg, etc.) while passing through the packaging unit (5) It is fed or sold wherever you want.

As described above, the present invention, after dropping the soil to some extent, sorted by size through a sorting operation and supplied to the molding unit, the potato of the desired form is molded in a sanitary state automatically removed shells and shoots, etc. Due to its convenience, it can be mass-produced, but there is no water input or water treatment process. Starch can be produced through starch treatment of the shell area, so it can be used without any part of the raw materials. It is possible to provide a potato forming machine and a potato processing system using the same for forming a conventional potato.

On the other hand, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, it is a matter of course that can be changed, modified, modified in various forms within the scope without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention.

That is, in the above-described embodiment, the relative position of the potato and the first cutter is adjusted by controlling the position of the conveyor, but the conveyor is installed with a short length that does not reach the first cutter position. Instead, the conveyor is placed in front of the first cutter. Potatoes to be fed from are placed, and stages capable of moving their positions can be installed.

In this case, when the potato is fed from the conveyor to the station, the sensing sensor senses whether the potato is seated in the correct position, and if the potato is out of position, the position of the station is controlled so that the potato is in the correct position. do.

On the other hand, the station that can move the position as described above may be installed in front of the second cutter.

The effects of the present invention are as follows.

First, the present invention can completely provide not only the peel but also the potato sprouts regardless of the form of the potato to provide hygienically to home and group meals.

In addition, the present invention eliminates the need to add water in removing the potato peel, saving water resources and do not require a separate water treatment facility for preventing environmental pollution, it is possible to mass-produce the shaped potato.

On the other hand, according to the present invention, the potato peel can be recycled to starch through the drying and starch treatment process to eliminate the waste of raw materials, maximizing utilization efficiency.

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A first pusher for pushing the potato in the state before peeling toward the first cutter; A first cutter provided on a passage through which the potato moving by the first pusher passes, the cutting blade having a cutting blade for removing a portion outside the contact surface with the potato; A second cutter having a cutting blade for cutting the potato passing through the first cutter in a direction orthogonal to the cutting direction of the potato by the first cutter, and removing a portion outside the contact surface with the potato; And a second pusher for pushing the potato passing through the first cutter toward the second cutter. The method of claim 1, The first cutter potato forming machine, characterized in that the shape of the cutting blade forms an octagon when viewed from the front. The method of claim 1, The second cutter is a potato forming machine, characterized in that the shape of the cutting blade ([] or ()) when viewed from the front. The method of claim 2, The first cutter is a potato forming machine, characterized in that manufactured in various sizes to be replaced with a suitable one according to the size of the potato. The method of claim 3, wherein The second cutter is a potato molding machine, characterized in that the left and right spacing of the cutter blades can be adjusted according to the size of the potato. The method according to claim 4 or 5, The first cutter and the second cutter, potato forming machine, characterized in that the cutting blade forms a structure that becomes thinner toward the end. The method of claim 1, The first pusher and the second pusher is characterized in that the potato forming machine is installed to move in a direction perpendicular to each other. The method of claim 1, Prior to each pushing action of the first pusher and the second pusher, the potato forming machine, characterized in that each sensor is provided for detecting whether the potato is in the correct position The method of claim 1, And a conveyor apparatus for automatically feeding potatoes to the first pusher side. The method of claim 9, And a shutter for feeding the potatoes one by one on the conveyor device. A supply unit for supplying the potato before peeling to the molding unit; A molding unit for molding the potato into a desired shape while removing the peel and seed of the potato; A stacking unit in which shaped potatoes are stacked in sequence as the forming unit passes; Containing; collecting unit to remove the potato peel removed while passing through the molding unit; including, The molding unit, A first pusher for pushing the potato in the state before peeling toward the first cutter; A first cutter provided on a passage through which the potato moving by the first pusher passes, the cutting blade having a cutting blade for removing a portion outside the contact surface with the potato; A second cutter having a cutting blade for cutting the potato passing through the first cutter in a direction orthogonal to the cutting direction of the potato by the first cutter, and removing a portion outside the contact surface with the potato; And a second pusher for pushing the potato passing through the first cutter toward the second cutter. The method of claim 11, The supply unit, A potato selection unit for selecting potatoes according to size standards; And a potato input unit for sequentially supplying potatoes meeting the criteria selected by the potato selection unit to the molding unit. The method of claim 11, A washing unit for removing foreign matters from the molded potatoes of the storage unit; Potato processing system further comprising; a packaging unit for vacuum-packing the molded potato passing through the washing unit in a predetermined weight unit. The method of claim 11, A drying unit for drying the shells collected in the collection unit; Potato processing system further comprises; starch processing unit for extracting starch from the dried shell in the drying unit. delete The method of claim 11, Potato introduced into the molding unit is a potato processing system, characterized in that the input direction and the longitudinal direction of the potato is added to match.

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