KR20070002150A - Vacuum sealer having vacuum portion - Google Patents

Abstract

A vacuum packing machine with a vacuum part is provided to easily separate the hood from the container by using a vacuum release unit arranged at the container and releasing the vacuum status of the vacuum pump and the tube. A vacuum packing machine comprises a vacuum pump; a container(10); a hood(20) combined with the container; a vacuum space part formed by combining the container with the hood and communicated with the vacuum pump and connection members(92f,92d); a control unit controlling the vacuum pump; and a vacuum part(92) communicated with the vacuum pump at the hood or the container. The vacuum part contains a suction hole(92a) communicated with the vacuum pump, an airtight member receiving the suction hole, and a cover combined with the airtight member. A vacuum release unit(30) is arranged at the vacuum part to release the vacuum status of the vacuum part.

Description

Vacuum packaging machine equipped with vacuum unit {VACUUM SEALER HAVING VACUUM PORTION}

1 is a configuration diagram for showing a vacuum packaging machine that is conventionally carried out,

Figure 2a is a perspective view of the present invention, Figure 2b is a sectional view of Figure 2a,

3 is an exploded perspective view of the hood of the vacuum packaging machine for explaining the present invention in an open state;

4 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a vacuum container or the like is vacuumed by using a connector means at a suction port of the vacuum packaging machine;

Figure 5a is a perspective view showing the separator of the present invention and the communication pipe connected to the separator, Figure 5b is a perspective view showing the separator of the present invention and the filter means in communication with the separator.

100: vacuum packaging machine 10: container 12: sealing member 14: pump

16: heating heater 18: projection 19: suction port 19a: irregularities

20: hood 22: rubber packing 24: groove 30: vacuum release means

32: lever 34: elastic member 36: rubber packing 40: connector means

42: sucker 42a: engaging projection 44: packing member 45: check valve

45a: outer disk 45b: inner disk 41c: mounting hole 45d: gripping portion

46: tube 47: coupling portion 47a: coupling protrusion 49: fitting portion

C: vacuum container 54: body 56: cover 58: check valve

58a: Euro 60: Separator 62: Inlet port 64: Outlet port

66: bulkhead 70: communication pipe 72: inflow pipe 74: outflow pipe

80: filter means 82: filter housing 84: filter 86: cover

T1: Tube T2: Tube T3: Tube 90: Vacuum Section

90a: suction hole 90b: airtight member 90c: cover 90d: check valve

92: vacuum portion 92a: suction hole 92b: base plate 92c: cover

92d, 92f: connecting member 92g: check valve

The present invention relates to a vacuum packaging machine for vacuuming foods contained in a vacuum packaging machine, a vacuum container, etc. The present invention uses a vacuum pump of the vacuum packaging machine, and the vacuum packing paper, the vacuum container as well as the vacuum to the seasoning or support plate in the seasoning container. It relates to a vacuum packaging machine capable of vacuuming the vacuum after the cover is bonded to the support plate.

In general, to store food or cooked food in a wrap or plastic paper is stored in a refrigerator such as a refrigerator. However, the storage form of the freezer may be stored for a predetermined period of time, but in the long term, food and food are oxidized and decayed due to air contained in the packaging, which makes it difficult to store for a long time. .

In order to solve the above problems, the vacuum packaging machine is developed and used to put the food to be stored in the packaging to remove the air to prevent the oxidation and deterioration of food or cooked food for long-term storage.

That is, as shown in Figure 1, the conventional vacuum packaging machine is a rubber packing 12, 22 to the top of the hood, container 10, the hood 20 is inserted into one end of the vacuum packaging paper and then packed. It is installed in the, the upper and lower rubber packing (12, 22) is provided with a vacuum pump 14 to suck the air in the vacuum wrapping paper 50, the front of the lower rubber packing (12) The heating heater 16 which is a heating means for sealing the wrapping paper 50 is installed.

At this time, the user puts the food to be stored in the vacuum wrapping paper 50 by placing the inlet portion of the vacuum wrapping paper between the upper and lower rubber packing 12, 22, and then the upper and lower rubber packing 12 The upper rubber packing 22 formed in the hood 20 is lowered to engage the 22.

In the above state, when the predetermined switch is pressed, the vacuum pump 14 is operated, and the vacuum is made in the space between the rubber packings 12 and 22 according to the operation of the vacuum pump 14. If the vacuum packaging paper made of general vinyl is used, the air inside the vacuum packaging paper 50 cannot be sucked by the upper and lower rubber packings 12 and 22, but the vacuum packaging paper 50 is embossed on one side. Since the 52a is formed, the air inside the vacuum wrapping paper 50 is sucked by the embossing 52a.

When the vacuum is made inside the vacuum wrapping paper 50 as described above, power is applied to the heater 16 installed at the front end of the lower rubber packing 22 so that the vacuum wrapping paper 50 is heat-sealed and sealed. The hood 20 is provided with a heater press packing 27 for pressing the vacuum wrapping paper 50 so that the vacuum wrapping paper 50 is easily heat-sealed, and the heating heater 16 is provided by the user. It is adjustable.

The prior art of the vacuum packaging machine as described above is a Korean Patent Application No. 109619, "apparatus for vacuum sealing a plastic bag", but in the case of this patent is provided with upper, lower vacuum chamber means for removing foreign matters At the same time, the upper rubber packing and the upper rubber packing are provided so that when the upper rubber packing and the lower rubber packing contact, the upper and lower vacuum chamber means form a vacuum space portion, and at the same time, a separate vacuum container using the pumping force of the vacuum pump. It takes a configuration for vacuuming the back, but in the case of this patent has to be provided with a separate vacuum means such as a vacuum container, there is an inconvenience to have a separate connection member for vacuuming the vacuum container.

Further, in the case of this patent, the vacuum releasing device for releasing the vacuum is composed of ventilation means for vertically venting the vacuum chamber means and means for selectively closing the venting means to isolate the vacuum chamber from the surroundings. In order to vertically penetrate the vacuum chamber means, the ventilation means must be formed on the upper surface of the hood. If the vacuum release device is touched incorrectly during the vacuum operation, the vacuum state of the vacuum space is released and food and the like inside the vacuum packing paper leaks to the outside. There has been a problem that can be.

In addition, in the case of a conventional vacuum packaging machine is a product used only to vacuum the vacuum packaging paper or a vacuum container, when the vacuum packaging machine is not used, it was generally stored in the storage space, if there is food that needs to be vacuumed Even when the vacuum packaging machine stored in the storage space is inconvenient to take out, it is common to not use the vacuum packaging machine.

In addition, in the case of a conventional vacuum packaging machine, since the container means for receiving a separate vacuum such as a vacuum packaging paper or a vacuum container should be provided, it is a reality that the vacuum itself is impossible without the container means.

The present invention is to solve the above-described problems, the present invention is equipped with a vacuum unit equipped with a vacuum packaging machine, by using a vacuum pump to vacuum the vacuum portion, even if there is no vacuum packaging paper or a vacuum container seasoning or feeding bottle It is to provide a vacuum packaging machine that can hygienically manage the back.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a vacuum packaging machine having a vacuum release means that can easily release the vacuum state after completion of the vacuum.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a vacuum packaging machine having an adjusting means for adjusting the degree of insertion of the vacuum packaging paper between the hood and the container.

The present invention is to achieve the above object is a vacuum pump; container; A hood coupled with the container; A vacuum space portion formed by coupling the container and the hood and communicating with the vacuum pump and the connection member; In the vacuum packaging machine comprising a control means for controlling the vacuum pump, characterized in that the hood and / or container further comprises a vacuum unit in communication with the vacuum pump.

In addition, the vacuum unit is mounted on the hood, the vacuum unit is characterized in that the suction hole in communication with the vacuum pump, including the airtight member for the vacuum while receiving the suction hole and the cover coupled to the airtight member.

In addition, the vacuum unit is mounted to the container, the vacuum unit is characterized in that the suction hole in communication with the vacuum pump, the support plate for receiving the suction hole and the cover coupled to the support plate.

In addition, the support plate is hinged to the container is characterized in that it can be vertically upright when not using a vacuum.

In addition, the vacuum unit is characterized in that the vacuum release means for releasing the vacuum state of the vacuum unit is provided.

In addition, the vacuum space portion is provided with a suction port for the air suction input of the vacuum pump, the suction port is provided with a connector means for vacuuming the vacuum container when the vacuum packaging paper is not vacuum, the connector means is Coupling portion connected to the inlet; It characterized in that it comprises a sucker portion in communication with the coupling portion and in contact with the upper surface portion of the vacuum body in which the check valve is located.

In addition, the connector means is provided with a check valve for releasing the vacuum state of the vacuum body.

In addition, the container is characterized in that the projection is provided to adjust the degree of input of the vacuum packaging machine.

In addition, the container is further equipped with a vacuum release means, the vacuum release means is a communication hole in communication with the vacuum space portion; A lever for opening and closing the hole; It characterized in that it comprises an elastic member for elastically restoring the lever.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4 as follows.

Figure 2a, 2b is an external perspective view and a cross-sectional view of the vacuum packaging machine of the present invention, referring to Figure 2a the present invention is inserted into the separator 60 in communication with the vacuum release means 30, filter means (not shown) on the side wall On the upper surface, a control means 17 for adjusting a vacuum pump and a vacuum time, a container 10 provided with a vacuum unit 92, a hood 20 hinged at the top of the container 10 and provided with a vacuum unit 90. )

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an open state of a hood of the vacuum packaging machine for explaining the vacuum packaging machine shown in FIG. 2A. The container 10 is equipped with a heating heater 16, and the heating heater 16 is upper part. The linear sealing member 12 is inserted and detachable (a groove for accommodating the linear sealing member is not shown), and a plurality of protrusions 18 are communicated with the vacuum pump on the upper surface of the sealing member 12. Intake port 19 is provided.

The bottle may be placed in the vacuum unit 92 mounted on the container 10 to vacuum and manage the bottle in a sanitary manner. The vacuum unit 92 may be a suction hole connected to a tube (not shown) from a vacuum pump ( 92b), the connection member (92f, 92d) for receiving the suction hole (92a), the support plate (92b) is connected to the connection member (92f, 92d) and the bottom structure is closed form, coupled with the support plate (92b) It consists of a cover 92c.

In addition, the connecting member 92d and the connecting member 92f are hinged, and when the vacuum unit 92 is not used, the cover 92c is removed, and then the connecting member 92d is vertically placed. keep it.

The backing plate 92b and the cover 92c have an interference fit method or a screw fastening method. Preferably, the supporting plate 92b and the cover 92c are provided with a packing and the like so as not to allow air to pass through the outside.

The cover 92c is preferably provided with a check valve 92g for releasing the vacuum state of the vacuum unit 92 in order to release the vacuum state after removing the vacuum state to remove the object contained in the vacuum unit 92. Do.

In addition, a plurality of protrusions 18 are formed in the container 10. The protrusions 18 control the degree of the vacuum wrapping paper to save the vacuum wrapping paper and at the same time the rubber packing of the hood 20. It serves to guide (22).

The linear sealing member 12 is made of silicon, and is a part in contact with the rubber packing 22 mounted on the hood 20 to be described later to prevent air from leaking out.

The sealing member 12 may use not only silicon but also a soft rubber material such as silicon.

In addition, the container 10 is equipped with a control means 17 for controlling the vacuum pump, the control means 17 is a vacuum packaging paper, a vacuum container, a vacuum unit 90 for vacuuming the 92 (92) Consists of two buttons.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the separator 60 includes an inlet port 62 and an outlet port 64, and an inlet port H formed on the wall of the container 10 by the inlet port 62 and the outlet port 64. And an inlet piece 62a and an outlet piece 64a communicated with the inlet port 62, the outlet port 64, respectively.

The inlet port 62 communicates with the inlet 19 and the tube T1, and the outlet port 64 communicates with the inlet of the vacuum pump (not shown) and the tube T2. One tube T3 is branched to the tube T2, and one end of the tube T3 is exposed at an upper end of the container 10, and the tube T3 is vacuum release means 30 which will be described later. Is opened and closed by.

If you want to vacuum by inserting the food or water in the vacuum packaging without a very small amount of foreign matter, as shown in Figure 5a insert the communication pipe 70 is installed in the separator (60).

The communication pipe 70 is composed of an inlet pipe (62a), an inlet pipe (72) coupled to the outlet piece (64a), respectively, an outlet pipe (74). The inflow pipe 72 and the outflow pipe 74 are in communication with each other to send air to the vacuum pump.

In addition, if you want to put a lot of water or foreign foods in a vacuum packaging paper to vacuum, as shown in Figure 5b, to release the communication pipe inserted into the separator 60 and the filter means 80 to separate the separator 60 ) Is inserted into the inlet piece 62a and the outlet piece 64a.

The filter means 80 includes a filter housing 82, a filter 84 inserted into the filter housing 82 to remove foreign substances, and the filter housing cover 86. Inlet grooves 82a and outlet grooves 82b are formed on the side walls of the filter housing 82 to insert the inlet pieces 62a and the outlet pieces 64a into the inlet grooves 82a and the outlet grooves 82b. In addition, a constant groove 82c is formed at the upper inner circumference of the upper end thereof to accommodate the protrusion 86a formed at the outer circumference of the lower end of the cover 86 so that the cover 86 is detachable from the housing 82.

In addition, the filter 84, it is preferable to use a sponge, the sponge serves to absorb water in the food or to filter foreign matter.

As shown in FIG. 3, the vacuum release means 30 includes a lever 32 hinged to the container 10, an elastic member 34 for elastically restoring the lever 32, and the lever 32. It consists of a rubber packing 36 attached to the bottom.

When the lever 32 is pressed after the completion of the vacuum operation, one end of the tube T3 is separated from the rubber packing 36 and the vacuum state of the vacuum pump and the tube T3 is released to easily remove the hood 20 from the container 10. Then, the lever 32 is returned to its original state by the elastic force of the elastic member 34 to block one end of the tube (T3).

Although not shown in the embodiment of the present invention, the vacuum release means 30 is connected to the vacuum portion 90, 92 through a tube or the like, the vacuum release means 30 is a vacuum portion 90, 92 ) Can be released, and as described above, the check valves 90d and 92g can also release the vacuum of the vacuum units 90 and 92.

Conventional vacuum releasing means is composed of a vent means for vertically venting the vacuum chamber means and a means for selectively closing the vent means to isolate the vacuum chamber from the surroundings, but in this case a hood is used to vertically pass the vacuum chamber means. Since the ventilation means must be formed on the upper surface, if the vacuum release device is touched incorrectly during the vacuum operation, the vacuum state of the vacuum space is released and there is a problem that foods and the like inside the vacuum packaging may leak to the outside. The vacuum release means is provided on the side wall of the container so that the vacuum release device is not accidentally touched during the vacuum operation.

The suction port 19 may be equipped with a connector means 40 for vacuuming a vacuum object, such as a vacuum container.

The connector means 40 shown in FIG. 4 has a coupling part 47 formed with an upper portion of a vacuum body in which a check valve is located, a sucker portion 42, and a fitting portion 49 inserted into a suction port communicating with a vacuum pump. And, it comprises a tube 46 for connecting the sucker portion 42 and the coupling portion 47. The sucker portion 42 illustrated in the present invention is preferably in the shape of a plate, and the packing member 44 is coupled to the rim of the sucker portion 42 to improve adhesion upon contact with a vacuum body. The packing member 44 is coupled to the outer circumferential edge of the sucker portion 42 through the annular groove 44a. A coupling protrusion 42a is formed at an upper center portion of the sucker portion 42 to engage with one end of the tube 46, such that an inner circumferential surface of the tube 46 end and an outer circumferential surface of the coupling protrusion 42a are in contact with each other. It is combined in a male and female form. These male and female coupling forms may be reversed to each other, various coupling forms are possible, and means for reinforcing the coupling state such as a fastening band may be provided. The tube 46 is preferably made of a flexible synthetic resin material.

The other end of the tube 46 is connected to the coupling portion 47 for connection with the suction port communicating with the vacuum pump, which forms the core of the present invention through the coupling protrusion 47a. The inner circumferential surface of the end of the tube 46 is a male and female coupling form contacting the outer circumferential surface of the coupling protrusion 47a, which may also be variously modified.

A feature of the coupling part 47 is that the fitting part 49 is easily inserted into the inlet 19 hole in communication with the vacuum pump as shown in FIG. 3A. For this purpose, the outer diameter of the fitting portion 49 should be smaller than the inner diameter of the suction port 19.

3, when the outer diameter of the fitting portion 49 of the coupling portion 47 is smaller than the inner diameter of the suction port 19 communicating with the vacuum pump, the vacuum pressure is applied to the inner passage of the connector means 40 by the vacuum pump. It is necessary to find a means for preventing air from leaking out of the engaging portion between the fitting portion 49 and the inlet 19 when caught. Although not shown in FIG. 3 as a hermetic seal for this purpose, it is also preferable to form a contact portion formed radially with the fitting portion 49 as the central axis.

The hood 20 has a heating heater press packing 26 for pressing the vacuum wrapping paper while the vacuum wrapping paper is easily heat-sealed, and a rubber packing 22 contacting the sealing member 12 that is detachable to the container 10. It is prepared.

In addition, the hood 20 is provided with a vacuum unit 90, the vacuum unit 90 for the vacuum while receiving the suction hole (90a), the suction hole (90a) in communication with a vacuum pump and tube, etc. And a cover 90c that engages the airtight member 90b and the airtight member 90b.

The vacuum unit 90 provided in the hood 20 is to vacuum the contents of a daily use, such as seasonings, in a fixed container with an open lid, and the check valve 92d is mounted on the cover 90c. The vacuum state of the vacuum unit 90 can be released.

Hereinafter, the operation method of the vacuum packaging machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

1. Vacuum wrapping paper work

First, insert the contents into the vacuum wrapping paper, and then engage the open end of the vacuum wrapping paper between the container 10 and the hood 20, and then press the vacuum wrapping paper button of the control means 17 to operate the vacuum pump to operate the inside of the vacuum wrapping paper. When the air is sucked out and the inside of the vacuum packaging paper maintains a certain degree of vacuum pressure, the heating heater 16 operates after the operation of the vacuum pump stops to seal the open end of the vacuum packaging paper. Thereafter, the vacuum is released using the vacuum release means 30, and then the hood 20 is lifted up, and then the contents are vacuum-sealed and the vacuum packaging paper is taken out and the work is completed.

2. Vacuum vessel work

As shown in FIG. 4, the fitting part 47 of the coupling part 47 is inserted into the suction port 19 communicating with the vacuum pump, and as shown in FIG. 3B, the packing member 44 of the sucker part 42 is It is positioned above the check valve 58 provided in the vacuum container (C) cover 56, which is a vacuum body.

Next, when the vacuum pump is operated, suction force is generated at the suction port 19, and the coupling part 47 of the connector means receives the pressing force toward the suction port 19 by the suction force, so that the outer peripheral surface of the coupling part is firmly connected to the inner peripheral surface of the suction port 19. Stay engaged. The suction force of the vacuum pump passes through the suction port 19 coupling portion 47 and the tube 46 to the sucker portion 42 as shown in FIG. 4, and the upper disc of the vacuum container C check valve 58 is lifted. While the flow path 58a is opened, the air in the container body 54 escapes through the tube 46, so that the inside of the container 50 is evacuated. At this time, the contact surface between the cover 56 and the main body 54 of the container (C) is preferably provided with a packing ring to increase the sealing.

When the vacuum of the container C, which is a vacuum body, is completed, the vacuum pump switch 17 is turned off. At this time, since the vacuum passage is applied to the inner passage of the connector means, in order to easily separate the sucker portion 42 and the container C, the coupling portion 47, and the suction port 19 of the connector means 40. It is necessary to release the vacuum pressure in the passage. For this purpose, holding the holding part 45d of the check valve 45 provided in the sucker part 42 and lifting the outer disk 45a, air is introduced into the connector inner passage through the installation hole 41c to release the vacuum pressure. Can be.

The reference numeral 45b serves as an inner disk to contact the inner wall of the inner passage of the connector means.

3. Vacuum part work

1) Vacuum unit mounted on the hood

First, the seasoning container containing the seasoning, such as the seasoned hole in the lid is placed in the airtight member 90b of the hood 20, the cover 90c is in close contact with the airtight member 90b, and then the control means 17 Pressing the operation button of the vacuum unit of the vacuum pump operates the air in the vacuum unit 90 is sucked into the vacuum pump while the seasoning container and the vacuum unit 90 is in a vacuum state, the seasoning in the seasoning container, etc. Are kept.

After that, in order to use seasoning or the like, the vacuum state of the vacuum unit 90 is released using the vacuum release means 30 to the check valve 90d, and then the airtight member 90b and the cover 90c are removed. After separating, the seasoning can be taken out and used.

2) Vacuum unit mounted on the container

After placing baby bottles or nipples on the support plate 92b of the container 10, closing the cover 92c and pressing the vacuum operation button of the control unit 17, the vacuum pump operates to bring the vacuum into a vacuum state. Dust in the vacuum part is discharged to the outside.

After that, in the case of using a bottle or the like, the vacuum state is released using the vacuum release means 30 to the check valve 92g, and then the support plate 92b and the cover 92c are separated. The connection member 92d is vertically placed and stored.

In the present specification, the present invention has been described with reference to limited embodiments, but various embodiments are possible within the spirit of the present invention. In addition, although not described, equivalent means will also be combined as is in the present invention. Therefore, the true scope of the present invention will be defined by the claims.

According to the present invention, the vacuum packaging machine of the present invention can not only vacuum the contents into a vacuum packaging paper or a vacuum container, but also vacuum the contents even when there is no vacuum packaging paper or a vacuum container by attaching a vacuum unit to the vacuum packaging machine itself. ,

The conventional vacuum packaging machine is simpler than the conventional vacuum packaging machine by using a linear sealing member instead of the conventional continuously sealed lower rubber packing, and by eliminating the lower vacuum chamber means for forming the conventional vacuum space part. Can maintain the same degree of vacuum,

After the vacuum is completed, the vacuum state of the vacuum pump and the tube can be released by using the vacuum release means provided in the container, so that the hood is easily separated from the container.

Forming a plurality of protrusions in the container can adjust the degree of insertion of vacuum packaging paper,

Normally, after using the vacuum packaging machine, the vacuum packaging machine is stored in the storage space, so it is inconvenient to take out and use the vacuum packaging machine. Equipped with a separate container means there is an effect that can be stored in a vacuum.

Claims (10)

Vacuum pump; container; A hood coupled with the container; A vacuum space portion formed by coupling the container and the hood and communicating with the vacuum pump and the connection member; In the vacuum packaging machine comprising a control means for controlling the vacuum pump, The hood and / or container further comprises a vacuum unit in communication with the vacuum pump. The method of claim 1, The vacuum unit comprises a suction hole in communication with the vacuum pump, a vacuum sealing member for receiving the suction hole and a cover coupled to the airtight member. The method of claim 1, The vacuum unit vacuum packaging machine comprising a suction hole in communication with the vacuum pump, a support plate for receiving the suction hole and a cover coupled to the support plate. The method of claim 3, The support plate is hinged to the container, the vacuum packaging machine, characterized in that can be stored upright vertically when not using a vacuum. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 4, The vacuum packaging machine, characterized in that the vacuum release means for releasing the vacuum state of the vacuum unit is provided. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The vacuum space portion is formed with a suction port for the air suction input of the vacuum pump, The suction port is further provided with a connector means for vacuuming the vacuum container when the vacuum packaging paper is not vacuumed, The connector means is coupled to the suction port; And a sucker portion in communication with the coupling portion and in contact with an upper surface portion of a vacuum body in which a check valve is located. The method of claim 6, And said check means is provided with a check valve for releasing the vacuum state of the vacuum object. The method of claim 1, The container is vacuum packaging machine, characterized in that the control means for adjusting the degree of input of the vacuum packaging machine is formed. The method of claim 8, The adjusting means is a vacuum packaging machine, characterized in that the rectangular projections arranged at a predetermined interval. The method of claim 1, The container is further equipped with a vacuum release means, The vacuum release means A communication hole communicating with the vacuum space part; A lever for opening and closing the hole; Vacuum packaging machine comprising an elastic member for elastically restoring the lever.

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