WO2007008089A1 - Dispositif de traitement continu - Google Patents

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WO2007008089A1
WO2007008089A1 PCT/NZ2006/000175 NZ2006000175W WO2007008089A1 WO 2007008089 A1 WO2007008089 A1 WO 2007008089A1 NZ 2006000175 W NZ2006000175 W NZ 2006000175W WO 2007008089 A1 WO2007008089 A1 WO 2007008089A1
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conveyor system
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Raphael Engle
Neil Anthony Baxter
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Ibex Technologies Limited
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65GTRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
    • B65G47/00Article or material-handling devices associated with conveyors; Methods employing such devices
    • B65G47/34Devices for discharging articles or materials from conveyor 
    • B65G47/46Devices for discharging articles or materials from conveyor  and distributing, e.g. automatically, to desired points
    • B65G47/51Devices for discharging articles or materials from conveyor  and distributing, e.g. automatically, to desired points according to unprogrammed signals, e.g. influenced by supply situation at destination
    • B65G47/5104Devices for discharging articles or materials from conveyor  and distributing, e.g. automatically, to desired points according to unprogrammed signals, e.g. influenced by supply situation at destination for articles
    • B65G47/5109Devices for discharging articles or materials from conveyor  and distributing, e.g. automatically, to desired points according to unprogrammed signals, e.g. influenced by supply situation at destination for articles first In - First Out systems: FIFO
    • B65G47/5113Devices for discharging articles or materials from conveyor  and distributing, e.g. automatically, to desired points according to unprogrammed signals, e.g. influenced by supply situation at destination for articles first In - First Out systems: FIFO using endless conveyors
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23LFOODS, FOODSTUFFS, OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES A21D OR A23B-A23J; THEIR PREPARATION OR TREATMENT, e.g. COOKING, MODIFICATION OF NUTRITIVE QUALITIES, PHYSICAL TREATMENT; PRESERVATION OF FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS, IN GENERAL
    • A23L3/00Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs
    • A23L3/16Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by heating loose unpacked materials
    • A23L3/18Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by heating loose unpacked materials while they are progressively transported through the apparatus
    • A23L3/185Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by heating loose unpacked materials while they are progressively transported through the apparatus in solid state
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23LFOODS, FOODSTUFFS, OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES A21D OR A23B-A23J; THEIR PREPARATION OR TREATMENT, e.g. COOKING, MODIFICATION OF NUTRITIVE QUALITIES, PHYSICAL TREATMENT; PRESERVATION OF FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS, IN GENERAL
    • A23L3/00Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs
    • A23L3/36Freezing; Subsequent thawing; Cooling
    • A23L3/361Freezing; Subsequent thawing; Cooling the materials being transported through or in the apparatus, with or without shaping, e.g. in form of powder, granules, or flakes
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65GTRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
    • B65G35/00Mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for
    • B65G35/06Mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for comprising a load-carrier moving along a path, e.g. a closed path, and adapted to be engaged by any one of a series of traction elements spaced along the path
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25DREFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D13/00Stationary devices, e.g. cold-rooms
    • F25D13/06Stationary devices, e.g. cold-rooms with conveyors carrying articles to be cooled through the cooling space

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  • the present invention relates to a continuous processing apparatus.
  • a continuous processing apparatus adapted to convey items to be processed through a process environment for a predetermined amount of time.
  • the present invention has application to many different types of processes and process environments.
  • the present invention may be used in relation to:
  • spiral conveyor belts are extremely expensive, typically in the region of NZ$250,000, as the belt is made of stainless steel for durability, and especially constructed to allow one side of the belt to shorten when following a curved (i.e. spiral) path.
  • the length of the spiral dictates the total amount of product that can be frozen. Further, the length of the spiral is limited as a spiral conveyor belt is operated by a single drive which must bear the load of the entire product being processed.
  • a continuous processing apparatus which includes:
  • the first horizontal conveyor system conveys the trays in a substantially horizontal direction through the process chamber so the items on the trays can be processed;
  • the first horizontal conveyor system is configured to deliver the trays to a first vertical conveyor system being configured to convey the trays in a substantially vertical direction, through the chamber for a first predetermined time, before delivering to at least one further conveyor system being configured to convey the trays or items thereon either: directly or indirectly out of the chamber; or alternately, through the chamber for further processing.
  • a continuous processing apparatus substantially as described above which includes:
  • the first horizontal conveyor system conveys the trays in a substantially horizontal direction through the process chamber so the items on the trays can be processed
  • the first horizontal conveyor system is configured to deliver the trays to a first vertical conveyor system being configured to convey the trays in a substantially vertical direction, through the chamber for a first predetermined time, before delivering to a second horizontal conveyor system which conveys the trays in a substantially horizontal direction to a second vertical conveyor system configured to convey the trays in a substantially vertical direction through the chamber for a second predetermined time before delivering the trays or items thereon either: directly or indirectly out of the chamber, or alternatively, through the chamber for further processing.
  • a continuous processing apparatus substantially as described above wherein the second vertical conveyor system delivers the trays to the first horizontal conveyor system, which then conveys the trays either directly or indirectly out of the chamber; or alternately, through the chamber for further processing of the items.
  • an apparatus substantially as described above wherein the apparatus has three or more vertical conveyor systems along which trays are conveyed for processing after being delivered to same by the first or second horizontal conveyor systems.
  • the process chamber may have a variety of different configurations, depending on what or how the process is to be undertaken and/or the requirements for the process environment.
  • the process chamber may be an at least substantially enclosed space, suitably adapted so that items can be subjected to a desired process.
  • the items may be almost any object that one wants to subject to a process as part of an automated production line.
  • the items to be processed may be thought of as being a foodstuff.
  • the conveyor systems employed by the present invention may have a variety of different configurations without departing from the scope of the present invention.
  • the conveyor systems may include at least one motor and at least one continuous belt/chain arrangement, or other surface(s) which is/are moved via operation of the motor(s).
  • 'conveyor belt' refers to a single continuous belt/chain arrangement and associated motor(s).
  • a 'conveyor system' may encompass one conveyor belt or a set of more than one conveyor belt
  • the motor(s) employed by the conveyor system(s) may be variable speed motors.
  • the first horizontal conveyor system may have any configuration capable of conveying the trays in a substantially horizontal direction for collection by the first vertical conveyor system.
  • the first horizontal conveyor system may include a conveyor belt, including a continuous chain arrangement.
  • the second horizontal conveyor system may have any configuration capable of conveying the trays off the first vertical conveyor system.
  • the first vertical conveyor system may have any configuration capable of collecting trays from the first horizontal conveyor system so the trays can then be vertically conveyed.
  • the first vertical conveyor system may include at least two conveyor belts adapted to synchronously engage trays so as to be capable of lifting the trays off the first horizontal conveyor system.
  • the first vertical conveyor system may include at least two conveyor belts adapted to synchronously receive trays off the end of the first conveyor system.
  • the second vertical conveyor system may have any configuration capable of collecting trays from the first vertical conveyor system via operation of the second horizontal conveyor system so the trays can then be vertically conveyed. In general, the trays will be conveyed in the opposite vertical direction to the first vertical conveyor system, although this should not be seen as limiting.
  • the second vertical conveyor system may include at least two conveyor belts adapted to synchronously engage trays presented via the second horizontal conveyor system.
  • the second vertical conveyor system may include at least two conveyor belts adapted to synchronously receive trays off the end of the first vertical conveyor system.
  • the trays may come in a variety of shapes and sizes depending on the items to be processed and type of conveyor system employed.
  • the trays may come in a variety of shapes and sizes depending on the items to be processed and type of conveyor system employed.
  • the tray may be any surface capable of supporting and retaining an item thereon.
  • the first conveyor system may convey a plurality of trays thereon.
  • the tray characterised in that the base includes wheels and a least one engagement protrusion extending from the base.
  • the tray may be rigid.
  • the tray may be constructed from a material that is substantially flexible and resilient.
  • the engagement protrusion on the tray may be configured to engage with the links of a chain forming part of the first horizontal conveyor system.
  • the predetermined time the trays are retained in the chamber may be altered via:
  • the predetermined times of the various vertical conveyor systems may be substantially identical for some processes for which the present invention is used: in relation to other processes, the predetermined times of the various conveyor systems may be different with respect to one another.
  • a method of continuous processing of items through a process chamber characterised by the steps of: (a) conveying, a plurality of trays in a first substantially horizontal direction through first chamber;
  • Figure 1 is a schematic representation of a side elevation of a preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 is a schematic enlarged representation of a portion of the front elevation of the embodiment shown in Figure 1, showing the first vertical conveyor system;
  • Figure 3 is a schematic enlarged representation of a portion of the end elevation of the embodiment shown in Figure 1 , showing the second vertical conveyor system;
  • Figure 4 is a side view of a tray in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 5 is a schematic representation of a side elevation of a further embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 6 is a schematic side elevation of yet another embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 7 is a schematic side elevation of the first horizontal conveyor system shown in Figure 1.
  • the apparatus (1 ) is housed within a process chamber (2) configured to act as a freezer via the use of evaporators and fans, generally indicated by arrow (3).
  • the chamber (2) has apertures (not shown) which allow for a product in-feed, as generally indicated by arrow (4), and for a product out-feed, as generally indicated by arrow (5), to enter/exit the chamber (2).
  • the product in-feed (4) and product out-feed (5) may be achieved by the use of conveyor systems, chutes, or any other suitable apparatus/arrangement for delivering product to/from the apparatus (1 ).
  • the apparatus (1 ) has a frame (6) which supports via struts (not shown) a first horizontal conveyor system, generally indicated by arrow (7), and a second horizontal conveyor system, generally indicated by arrow (8).
  • the first horizontal conveyor system (7) utilises two side by side continuous chains (of which only one is visible side on) as generally indicated by arrow (1000).
  • the chains (1000) are driven by a variable speed motor (not shown), in the direction generally indicated by arrow (9).
  • the chain (1000) is used to drive trays (28), (as shown in more detail in figures 2, 4 and 7, discussed later), in the direction indicated by arrows 10a - 10f.
  • the frame (6) also supports via struts (not shown) a first vertical conveyor system, generally indicated by arrow (11 ), and a second vertical conveyor system, generally indicated by arrow (12), via struts (not shown).
  • product to be frozen travels into the process chamber for freezing via product in-feed (4) onto trays (28) that are conveyed by the first horizontal conveyor system (7) until the trays containing product are picked up by the first vertical conveyor system (11 ) and moved in the direction of arrows (13).
  • the trays move upwardly, in a stack-like manner, via the first vertical conveyor system (11) until they reach the second horizontal conveyor system (8) which has a chain (14) which includes, spaced along its length, a number of nudge protrusions (15).
  • the number of nudge protrusions (15) and the spacing of the nudge protrusions (15) on chain (14) depends on the spacing and number of trays being conveyed by the vertical conveyor (11 ).
  • the chain (14) of the second horizontal conveyor system (8) moves in a direction substantially indicated by the arrow (16) such that in use the nudge protrusions (15) are able to push against a portion of the top-most tray in the vertical conveyor system (11 ) so as to move it in direction (17) towards the second vertical conveyor system (12).
  • the conveyor system (12) then moves the trays in a downward direction, generally indicated by arrow (18), until the trays are again picked up by the chains (1000) of the first conveyor system (7) and then moved in the direction (10c) towards the product out-feed (5).
  • FIG. 7 shows a schematic view of a return track (3000) that is used with the first horizontal conveyor system (7) shown in Figure 1.
  • the return track (3000) is supported via legs (3001). As can be seen it is designed to allow the continuous supply of trays (28), (of which only a few are shown to aid clarity), which travel in the direction of arrows (3002, 3003) along said horizontal conveyor system (7) via the chains (1000).
  • trays (28) bend to travel around the return track (3000) product is displaced from the tray to: a collection receptacle (not shown) or chute (not shown) or onto a further horizontal conveyor belt system (not shown).
  • a scraper element may also assist with displacing items.
  • Figures 2 and 3 there is shown a portion of the first vertical conveyor system (11 ) and second vertical conveyor system (12) respectively.
  • the first vertical conveyor system (11 ) consists of two conveyor belts (20, 21 ) positioned on either side of the first horizontal conveyor system (4) which each have a continuous chain (22, 23) having a number of support protrusions (24, 25) respectively, spaced along the lengths of continuous chains (22, 23).
  • the support protrusions (24, 25) on each chain (22, 23) are respectively aligned.
  • the conveyor belts (20, 21 ) are positioned either side of the first horizontal conveyor system (7) which has two continuous chains (26, 27) (depicted simply as chain (1000) in Figure 1 ) upon which trays (28) are vertically conveyed in the direction of arrow (1001 ).
  • the respective conveyor belts (20, 21 ) are synchronously driven via separate variable speed motors (not shown), in the direction indicated by arrows (29, 30) respectively.
  • the first vertical conveyor system (11 ) uplifts the trays (28) from the chains (26, 27) of the first horizontal conveyor system (7) when an upcoming pair of support protrusions (24a, 25a) engage the wheels (40, 41 ) on the side of trays (28), via the motion of the respective conveyor belts (20, 21 ).
  • FIG. 3 there is shown two conveyor belts (31 , 32) of the second vertical conveyor system (12).
  • the second vertical conveyor system (12) is essentially identical to that of the first vertical conveyor system (11 ), apart from the direction (1002, 1003) in which the chains (33, 34) are driven by motors (not shown). Accordingly, identical elements to those shown in Figure 2 are indicated with the same reference numerals to those used to describe like elements in Figure 2.
  • the trays (28) in the second vertical conveyor system (12) travel downwardly in the direction of arrow (38).
  • FIG 4 there is shown one preferred embodiment of a tray (28).
  • the tray (28) has a base (51 ) which is substantially rectangular in shape, surrounded via sides (52).
  • the tray (28) also has a set of two wheels (53) located on either side of the base (51 ).
  • the base (51 ) also has an engagement protrusion (55) (also shown in Figure 2) which in use is positioned between the links of either drive chain (26, 27) of the first horizontal conveyor system (7) to allow for the tray to be propelled via at least one of said drive chains (26, 27).
  • the apparatus includes a first horizontal conveyor system (101 ) (having a plurality of trays thereon (not shown)) which receives product from an in-feed line (not shown) and then moves trays in the direction (102). The trays are then picked up via a first vertical conveyor system (103) and moved vertically as shown by arrow (104). At or towards the top the trays are moved off the first vertical conveyor system (103) via a second horizontal conveyor system (105) which has a conveyor belt (106) having a number of nudge protrusions (107) therealong which push the trays off the first vertical conveyor system (104) in the direction (108). The trays are then removed from the process chamber via a third horizontal conveyor system (108).
  • a first horizontal conveyor system (101 ) (having a plurality of trays thereon (not shown)) which receives product from an in-feed line (not shown) and then moves trays in the direction (102).
  • the trays are then picked up via a first vertical conveyor system (103) and moved vertically as shown by arrow (
  • the processing apparatus (200) has a heating chamber (201 ) and a freezing chamber
  • the processing apparatus (200) also has a first horizontal conveyor system
  • the second vertical conveyor system then delivers the trays back to the first horizontal conveyor system (203) which then carries the trays out of the heating process chamber (201 ) to the freezing chamber (202) at which point the trays are picked up via a third vertical conveyor system (209) which conveys the trays in upward direction (210) until the trays are conveyed via a third horizontal conveyor system (212) in direction in direction (211 ) to a fourth horizontal conveyor system (213) which is the product off-feed line delivering the processed product on the trays to its desired location (not shown).

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Le dispositif de traitement continu selon l’invention, comprenant : au moins une chambre de traitement dans laquelle un traitement est effectué ; un premier système de transport horizontal ; une pluralité de plateaux sur lesquels, pendant l’utilisation, les objets à traiter sont placés, le premier système de transport horizontal transportant les plateaux dans une direction sensiblement horizontale à travers la chambre de traitement pour permettre le traitement des objets placés sur les plateaux, est caractérisé en ce que : le premier système de transport horizontal est configuré pour amener les plateaux à un premier système de transport vertical configuré pour transporter les plateaux dans une direction sensiblement verticale, à travers la chambre de traitement pendant une première période prédéterminée, avant l'acheminement à au moins un autre système de transport configuré pour transporter les plateaux ou les objets posés dessus soit directement ou indirectement hors de la chambre ; soit alternativement, à travers la chambre pour un traitement supplémentaire.
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