WO2011105238A1 - Machine à pain automatique - Google Patents

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WO2011105238A1
WO2011105238A1 PCT/JP2011/052988 JP2011052988W WO2011105238A1 WO 2011105238 A1 WO2011105238 A1 WO 2011105238A1 JP 2011052988 W JP2011052988 W JP 2011052988W WO 2011105238 A1 WO2011105238 A1 WO 2011105238A1
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blade
bread
shaft
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廉幸 伊藤
也寸志 曽根
野村　英史
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三洋電機株式会社
三洋電機コンシューマエレクトロニクス株式会社
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Priority claimed from JP2010220383A external-priority patent/JP2012075444A/ja
Priority claimed from JP2010227666A external-priority patent/JP5477250B2/ja
Application filed by 三洋電機株式会社, 三洋電機コンシューマエレクトロニクス株式会社 filed Critical 三洋電機株式会社
Priority to CN201180011155.XA priority Critical patent/CN102770030B/zh
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A21—BAKING; EDIBLE DOUGHS
    • A21B—BAKERS' OVENS; MACHINES OR EQUIPMENT FOR BAKING
    • A21B7/00—Baking plants
    • A21B7/005—Baking plants in combination with mixing or kneading devices

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  • the present invention relates to an automatic bread maker mainly used in general households.
  • an automatic bread maker for home use generally has a mechanism for producing bread by directly using a bread container into which bread ingredients are placed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
  • a bread container in which bread ingredients are placed is placed in a baking chamber in the main body.
  • the bread raw material in a bread container is kneaded into bread dough with the kneading blade provided in a bread container (kneading process).
  • a fermentation process for fermenting the kneaded bread dough is performed, and the bread container is used as a baking mold to bake the bread (baking process).
  • this bread manufacturing method first, cereal grains and liquid are mixed, and the crushed blade is rotated in this mixture to pulverize the cereal grains (grinding step). And the bread raw material containing the paste-form ground powder obtained through the grinding process is kneaded into bread dough using a kneading blade (kneading process). Thereafter, a fermentation process for fermenting the kneaded bread dough is performed, followed by a baking process for baking the bread.
  • the applicants are working on the development of an automatic bread maker equipped with a new mechanism capable of executing the above-described method for producing bread using the grain as a starting material.
  • the applicants are considering to use a blade different from the pulverizing blade for pulverizing the grain and the kneading blade for kneading the dough.
  • the applicants for example, as a configuration of an automatic bread maker equipped with a new mechanism, for example, baking from the above-mentioned crushing step in a bread container housed in a baking chamber provided in the main body A configuration in which the process is executed is considered.
  • the applicants for example, provide one blade unit capable of selectively using a grinding blade and a kneading blade inside the bread container. I am thinking of adopting a structure that can be detachably attached to the camera.
  • the blade unit is attached to the bread container by, for example, covering the rotating shaft provided at the bottom of the bread container with the attachment portion (the insertion hole is provided).
  • the rotating shaft provided in the bottom part of a bread container can be rotated by the motor provided in a main body.
  • the present applicants as a configuration of an automatic bread maker having the above-described new mechanism, by rotating a rotating shaft provided at the bottom of the bread container, the grinding blade and the kneading blade are rotatably provided,
  • the configuration in the bread container for pulverizing function and kneading function
  • the bread raw material becomes bread dough
  • the amount of bread ingredients may be described as bread dough
  • the amount of bread ingredients may increase.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide an automatic bread maker equipped with a convenient mechanism for producing bread from cereal grains. Another object of the present invention is to provide an automatic bread maker that has a convenient mechanism for producing bread from cereal grains and that is less likely to be incompletely attached to the bread container. Another object of the present invention is to provide an automatic bread maker that has a convenient mechanism for producing bread from cereal grains and that can reduce the loss of bread ingredients. Furthermore, another object of the present invention is to provide an automatic bread maker having a convenient mechanism capable of producing bread from cereal grains and capable of efficiently pulverizing cereal grains.
  • an automatic bread maker of the present invention includes a main body, a bread container that is accommodated in the main body and into which bread ingredients are charged, a rotary shaft that is rotatably attached to the bread container, and a grain A crushing blade for crushing, a kneading blade for kneading bread dough, and a blade unit having a unit shaft that is relatively non-rotatable and detachably attached to the rotary shaft in the bread container.
  • the blade unit exhibits a function of kneading the dough with the kneading blade when the rotating shaft rotates in one direction, and the rotating unit rotates in the direction opposite to the one direction. It is preferable to exhibit a function of performing pulverization by the pulverization blade.
  • the two blades (grinding blade and kneading blade) of the blade unit can be used properly depending on the rotation direction of the rotating shaft attached to the bread container, the crushing step and the kneading step are performed without blade replacement. it can.
  • the baking process which ferments a dough and the baking process which bakes the fermented bread dough to bread can be implemented. That is, the automatic bread maker having this configuration is very convenient for the user because it can realize a configuration in which the bread can be baked from the grain without replacing the blade in the middle of the bread making process.
  • a blade unit having a pulverizing blade and a kneading blade can be attached to and detached from the rotating shaft. For this reason, the user can remove the blade unit from the bread container at the end of the bread making operation and clean each blade, which is very convenient for the user.
  • the blade unit includes the unit shaft, the crushing blade attached to the unit shaft so as not to rotate relative thereto, a bearing attached to the unit shaft, and an inner surface side.
  • the rotational power of the rotating shaft is applied to the dome-shaped cover by a cover, a seal portion that is provided on the inner surface side of the dome-shaped cover and seals the bearing accommodated in the accommodating portion, and the rotational direction of the rotating shaft
  • a clutch that switches whether or not to transmit.
  • the bearing since the liquid such as water is put in the pan container, the bearing needs to be sealed so that the liquid does not enter the bearing that allows the dome-shaped cover to rotate relative to the unit shaft.
  • the bearing since the bearing is accommodated in the accommodating portion provided on the inner surface side of the dome-shaped cover, if the seal portion is provided only on the inner surface side of the dome-shaped cover, the bearing can be sealed, and the bearing is sealed. Therefore, the seal structure can be reduced in size. For this reason, according to this structure, it can suppress that a blade unit exerts a bad influence on the shape of the baked bread.
  • the kneading blade is attached to the dome-shaped cover so as to be relatively rotatable, and the clutch is rotated according to a position of the kneading blade that switches a position according to a rotation direction of the rotation shaft. It is good also as switching whether the rotational power of is transmitted to the said dome-shaped cover.
  • the clutch that enables the two blades to be used properly can be realized with a simple configuration. And according to this structure, since the structure of a clutch can be simplified, washing
  • a guard having a plurality of openings is detachably attached to the dome-shaped cover so as to cover the crushing blade from the side opposite to the dome-shaped cover. It is good as well.
  • the unit shaft is provided so as to cover the rotating shaft, and is opposed to the tip surface of the rotating shaft covered by the unit shaft and the tip surface of the unit shaft.
  • a convex portion may be provided in one central portion, and a concave portion that engages with the convex portion may be provided in the other central portion.
  • the automatic bread maker configured as described above further includes a motor for applying rotational power to the rotating shaft in a state where the bread container is accommodated in the main body, and the motor is provided for rotating the kneading blade at a low speed.
  • a first motor provided and a second motor provided for rotating the grinding blade at a high speed may be included.
  • the rotation of the grinding blade during the grinding process (high-speed rotation) and the rotation of the kneading blade during the kneading process (high torque, low-speed rotation) require different rotations. For this reason, it is preferable that the motor for rotating each blade is different as in this configuration.
  • the rotation shaft is formed with an engaging projection protruding from the side surface thereof, and the unit shaft is provided with an insertion hole into which the rotation shaft is inserted.
  • the side wall of the unit shaft is formed with a notch to be engaged with the engaging convex portion, and insertion of the rotating shaft is started when the unit shaft is attached to the rotating shaft.
  • the first end of the mounting portion which is the side to be connected, is formed with a top portion and an inclined portion that connects the notch portion and the top portion.
  • a specific inclined portion is provided at a specific end of the unit shaft included in the blade unit. For this reason, when the blade unit is attached to the rotation axis of the bread container, the direction of the unit shaft automatically faces the target direction even if the attachment direction of the unit shaft to the rotation axis deviates from the target direction. Can be.
  • the aiming direction is a direction in which the engaging convex portion fits into the notch portion. That is, according to this configuration, it is difficult for the blade unit to be attached to the bread container in an incomplete state. Moreover, according to this structure, the attachment operation
  • the notch portions are a pair of notch portions formed at opposing positions on the side wall of the unit shaft, and the top portion includes a first top portion and a second top portion.
  • the first top portion and the second top portion may be connected to both of the pair of cutout portions by the inclined portion.
  • it can be set as the structure which provides two engaging convex parts in a rotating shaft, and it is easy to obtain engagement with a blade unit and a rotating shaft. Further, the number of notches is not too large, and the configuration of the unit shaft is not complicated.
  • the unit shaft has a distance from the tip of the second end portion on the side opposite to the first end portion to the top portion, so that the first top portion and the second top portion are separated. It is good also as being provided so that it may differ with the top part. According to this configuration, when the mounting direction of the unit shaft with respect to the rotation axis deviates from the target direction, the unit shaft easily tilts, and the above-described configuration of the unit shaft automatically faces the target direction. It is easy to realize.
  • the notch portion is inclined so that the width gradually decreases from the first end portion side toward the second end portion side opposite to the first end portion. It is good also as having a structure. According to this configuration, the width of the notch is increased in the direction in which the blade unit is pulled out from the rotating shaft. For this reason, even when bread dough or the like enters the cutout portion and is seized, it can be expected that the resistance (resistance due to seizure) when the blade unit is pulled out from the rotating shaft is relatively small. That is, according to this structure, it can be expected that the operation of taking out the bread from the bread container becomes easier after the bread is manufactured.
  • the blade unit is provided with the kneading blade on an outer surface and is provided so as to cover the crushing blade from above, and a first cover that is rotatable by the rotating shaft; A second cover attached to the first cover and covering the pulverizing blade from below, wherein the second cover is provided concentrically on the outer side of the inner annular part and the inner annular part.
  • a plurality of connecting portions that are spaced apart from each other and connect the inner annular portion and the outer annular portion, and a part of the plurality of connecting portions includes a lower portion. It is preferable that a rib protruding on the surface is formed.
  • the grain grains mixed with the liquid can be ground by the grinding blade, and the grain grains can be made into a paste in the bread container. Then, bread dough can be produced by a kneading blade using the obtained paste-like pulverized pulverized powder. Moreover, it is possible to finally bake bread by providing the baking chamber in which a bread container is accommodated in a main body. That is, the automatic bread maker having this configuration can provide a convenient mechanism for producing bread using grain grains as a starting material.
  • the rib is provided in a part of the plurality of connecting portions (provided on the second cover), the bottom portion of the bread container and the second cover are kneaded during the kneading process of kneading the bread dough. Bread ingredients (bread dough) remaining between are easily swept away. For this reason, the effect which reduces the loss of the bread raw material at the time of manufacture of bread can be expected.
  • the rib may be formed only in two of the plurality of connecting portions that are substantially point-symmetric with respect to the inner annular portion. This is because, for example, if the number of ribs provided in the connecting portion of the second cover is excessively increased, the above-described suction efficiency may not be improved.
  • the rib may be formed integrally with a rib protruding downward from the inner annular portion. According to this configuration, for example, the mechanical strength of the rib protruding downward from the connecting portion can be improved.
  • the blade unit further includes a clutch for switching whether to transmit the rotational force of the rotating shaft to the first cover, and the grinding blade is attached to the unit shaft.
  • a clutch for switching whether to transmit the rotational force of the rotating shaft to the first cover, and the grinding blade is attached to the unit shaft.
  • a plurality of columnar portions arranged to surround the first cover at predetermined angular intervals are provided on a periphery of the outer annular portion, and the columnar portions are configured to rotate the rotation.
  • the side surface serving as the front surface in the rotation direction is inclined so as to be obliquely upward, and the outer peripheral side of the rib may reach the vicinity of the side surface of the columnar portion.
  • the bread ingredients (bread dough) around the first cover can be flipped up on the side surface (inclined surface) of the columnar part. Moreover, since the outer peripheral side of the rib reaches the vicinity of the side surface (inclined surface) of the columnar part, it is easy to jump up the bread ingredients pushed outward by the rib at the columnar part. As a result, according to this configuration, a reduction in the loss of bread ingredients can be expected.
  • an automatic bread maker equipped with a convenient mechanism for producing bread from grain. Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide an automatic bread maker that is provided with a convenient mechanism for producing bread from cereal grains, and in which the attachment of the blade unit to the bread container is unlikely to be incomplete. Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide an automatic bread maker that has a convenient mechanism for producing bread from cereal grains and that can reduce the loss of bread ingredients. Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide an automatic bread maker having a convenient mechanism for producing bread from cereal grains and capable of efficiently pulverizing cereal grains. For this reason, according to the present invention, it is expected that home bread making will become popular by making home bread production more familiar.
  • the schematic perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the automatic bread maker of 1st Embodiment.
  • the schematic diagram for demonstrating the structure inside the main body of the automatic bread maker of 1st Embodiment.
  • the figure which shows the state which a clutch cuts off power The figure for demonstrating the clutch contained in the 1st power transmission part with which the automatic bread maker of 1st Embodiment is equipped,
  • the figure which shows the state in which a clutch transmits power The figure which shows typically the structure of the baking chamber in which the bread container was accommodated, and its periphery in the automatic bread maker of 1st Embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view of the blade unit included in the automatic bread maker according to the first embodiment when viewed from below (a view when the guard is removed), and is a view when the kneading blade is in a folded posture.
  • FIG 3 is a schematic plan view of the blade unit included in the automatic bread maker according to the first embodiment when viewed from below (a view when the guard is removed), and a view when the kneading blade is in an open posture. It is a figure for demonstrating operation
  • position The block diagram which shows the structure of the automatic bread maker of 1st Embodiment.
  • Comparative view shown for easy understanding of the operation of the unit shaft of the second embodiment The figure for demonstrating the 1st modification of the automatic bread maker of 2nd Embodiment.
  • the figure for demonstrating the 3rd modification of the automatic bread maker of 2nd Embodiment The schematic perspective view which shows the structure of the blade unit with which the automatic bread maker of 3rd Embodiment is provided.
  • the schematic side view which shows the structure of the blade unit with which the automatic bread maker of 3rd Embodiment is provided.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an external configuration of the automatic bread maker according to the first embodiment.
  • an operation unit 20 is provided on a part of the upper surface of a main body 10 (the outer shell is formed of, for example, metal or synthetic resin) of an automatic bread maker 1 provided in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. It has been.
  • the operation unit 20 includes an operation key group and a display unit that displays time, contents set by the operation key group, errors, and the like.
  • the operation key group includes, for example, a start key, a cancel key, a timer key, a reservation key, a bread manufacturing course (a course for manufacturing bread using rice grains as a starting material, a course for manufacturing bread using rice flour as a starting material) And a selection key for selecting a course for producing bread using wheat flour as a starting material.
  • the display unit is configured by, for example, a liquid crystal display panel.
  • a baking chamber 30 is provided in which a bread container 80, which will be described in detail later, is accommodated.
  • the firing chamber 30 is composed of, for example, a bottom wall 30a made of sheet metal and four side walls 30b (see also FIG. 4 described later).
  • the baking chamber 30 has a substantially rectangular box shape in plan view, and its upper surface is open.
  • the firing chamber 30 can be opened and closed by a lid 40 provided on the upper part of the main body 10.
  • the lid 40 is attached to the back side of the main body 10 with a hinge shaft (not shown). The lid 40 is turned around the hinge shaft, so that the baking chamber 30 can be opened and closed.
  • FIG. 1 shows a state where the lid 40 is opened.
  • the lid 40 is provided with a viewing window 41 made of, for example, heat-resistant glass so that the user can look inside the baking chamber 30.
  • a bread ingredient storage container 42 is attached to the lid 40 so that a part of the bread ingredients can be automatically charged during the bread manufacturing process.
  • the bread raw material storage container 42 includes a box-shaped container body 42a having a substantially rectangular plane shape, and a container lid 42b that is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the container body 42a and opens and closes the opening of the container body 42a.
  • the bread ingredient storage container 42 also includes a movable hook 42c.
  • the movable hook 42c supports the container lid 42b from the outer surface (lower surface) side and can maintain a state in which the opening of the container body 42a is closed.
  • the movable hook 42 is provided so as to be able to be released from a state in which it is moved by an external force and engaged with the container lid 42b.
  • An automatic closing solenoid 16 (see FIG. 10 described later) is provided in the main body 10 on the lower side of the operation unit 20, and when the automatic closing solenoid 16 is driven, the plunger is adjacent to the lid 40. It protrudes from the opening 10b provided in the wall surface 10a. Then, a movable member (not shown) movable by the protruding plunger moves the movable hook 42c, the container lid 42b and the movable hook 42c are disengaged, and the container lid 42b rotates. As a result, the opening of the container body 42a is opened.
  • FIG. 1 shows a state in which the opening of the container main body 42a is opened.
  • the container body 42a and the container lid 42b are preferably provided with a metal such as aluminum so that the powder bread raw material (eg, gluten, dry yeast, etc.) stored in the container does not easily remain in the container.
  • the inner surfaces thereof are preferably covered with a silicon-based or fluorine-based coating layer, and are preferably formed smoothly without any unevenness.
  • a flange is provided on the opening side edge of the container main body 42a so that the above-described steam or the like does not enter the container main body 42a, and the container main body 42a is provided between the flange and the container lid 42b. Is provided with a packing (seal member) 42d.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram for explaining the internal configuration of the main body of the automatic bread maker according to the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 assumes a case where the automatic bread maker 1 is viewed from above, and the lower side of the figure is the front side of the automatic bread maker 1 and the upper side of the figure is the back side.
  • a low-speed / high-torque type kneading motor 50 used in the kneading process is fixedly disposed on the right side of the baking chamber 30, and the grinding process is performed behind the baking chamber 30.
  • the high-speed rotation type crushing motor 60 used in the above is fixedly arranged.
  • the kneading motor 50 and the crushing motor 60 are both shafts.
  • the kneading motor 50 is an embodiment of the first motor of the present invention
  • the grinding motor 60 is an embodiment of the second motor of the present invention.
  • the first pulley 52 is fixed to the output shaft 51 protruding from the upper surface of the kneading motor 50.
  • the first pulley 52 is connected to the second pulley 55 by a first belt 53.
  • the diameter of the second pulley 55 is larger than that of the first pulley 52 and is fixed to the upper side of the first rotating shaft 54.
  • a second rotating shaft 57 is provided on the lower side of the first rotating shaft 54 so that the center of rotation thereof is substantially the same as the first rotating shaft 54.
  • the first rotating shaft 54 and the second rotating shaft 57 are rotatably supported inside the main body 10.
  • a clutch 56 is provided between the first rotating shaft 54 and the second rotating shaft 57 to perform power transmission and power interruption. The configuration of the clutch 56 will be described later.
  • a third pulley 58 is fixed to the lower side of the second rotating shaft 57.
  • the third pulley 58 is connected to the first driving shaft pulley 12 (having substantially the same diameter as the third pulley 58) by the second belt 59.
  • the first driving shaft pulley 12 is fixed to the driving shaft 11 provided on the lower side of the firing chamber 30.
  • the kneading motor 50 itself is a low speed / high torque type, and the rotation of the first pulley 52 is decelerated and rotated by the second pulley 55 (for example, decelerated to 1/5 speed). For this reason, when the kneading motor 50 is driven in a state where the clutch 56 transmits power, the driving shaft 11 rotates at a low speed.
  • the power transmission unit configured by the first driving shaft pulley 12 may be expressed as a first power transmission unit PT1.
  • a fourth pulley 62 is fixed to the output shaft 61 protruding from the lower surface of the grinding motor 60.
  • the fourth pulley 62 is coupled to a second driving shaft pulley 13 (fixed below the first driving shaft pulley 12) fixed to the driving shaft 11 by a third belt 63. ing.
  • the second driving shaft pulley 13 has substantially the same diameter as the fourth pulley 62.
  • a high-speed rotating motor is selected as the grinding motor 60, and the rotation of the fourth pulley 62 is maintained at substantially the same speed in the second driving shaft pulley 13. For this purpose, when the grinding motor 60 is driven, the driving shaft 11 rotates at a high speed (for example, 7000 to 8000 rpm).
  • the power transmission unit including the fourth pulley 62, the third belt 63, and the second driving shaft pulley 13 may be expressed as a second power transmission unit PT2 below.
  • the second power transmission unit PT2 has a configuration that does not have a clutch, and connects the output shaft 61 of the crushing motor 60 and the driving shaft 11 so that power can be transmitted constantly.
  • 3A and 3B are views for explaining a clutch included in the first power transmission unit included in the automatic bread maker of the first embodiment.
  • 3A and 3B are diagrams assuming a case of viewing along the direction of the arrow X in FIG. 3A shows a state where the clutch 56 performs power cut-off, and FIG. 3B shows a state where the clutch 56 performs power transmission.
  • the clutch 56 includes a first clutch member 561 and a second clutch member 562. Then, when the claw 561a provided on the first clutch member 561 and the claw 562a provided on the second clutch member 562 are engaged with each other (the state shown in FIG. 3B), the clutch 56 transmits power. Further, when the two claws 561a and 562b are not engaged with each other (the state shown in FIG. 3A), the clutch 56 cuts off the power. That is, the clutch 56 is a meshing clutch.
  • each of the two clutch members 561 and 562 is provided with six claws 561a and 562a that are arranged at almost equal intervals in the circumferential direction. Also good.
  • the circumferential direction is an expression assuming a case where the first clutch member 561 is viewed in plan from below, or a case where the second clutch member 562 is viewed in plan from above. Moreover, what is necessary is just to select a preferable shape suitably for the shape of nail
  • the first clutch member 561 is slidable in the axial direction (vertical direction in FIGS. 3A and 3B) on the first rotating shaft 54 with a measure against slipping off, and is not relatively rotatable. Is attached.
  • a spring 71 is loosely fitted on the upper side of the first clutch member 561 in the first rotating shaft 54. The spring 71 is disposed so as to be sandwiched between a stopper portion 54a provided on the first rotating shaft 54 and the first clutch member 561, and biases the first clutch member 561 downward.
  • the second clutch member 562 is fixed to the upper end of the second rotating shaft 57.
  • Switching between the power transmission state and the power cut-off state in the clutch 56 is performed using the arm portion 72 that can be selectively arranged at the lower position and the upper position.
  • a part of the arm portion 72 is disposed below the first clutch member 561 and can come into contact with the outer peripheral side of the first clutch member 561.
  • the driving of the arm portion 72 is performed using a clutch solenoid 73.
  • the clutch solenoid 73 includes a permanent magnet 73a and is a so-called self-holding solenoid.
  • the plunger 73 b of the clutch solenoid 73 is fixed to the plunger fixing attachment portion 72 a of the arm portion 72. For this reason, the arm part 72 moves according to the movement of the plunger 73b in which the amount of protrusion from the housing 73c varies due to the application of voltage.
  • the first clutch member 561 moves downward while being pushed by the urging force of the spring 71.
  • the first clutch member 561 and the second clutch member 562 are engaged with each other. That is, when the arm portion 72 is in the lower position, the clutch 56 transmits power.
  • the automatic bread maker 1 includes a clutch 56 that performs power transmission and power interruption in the first power transmission unit PT1.
  • the second power transmission unit PT2 is not provided with a clutch, for the following reason. That is, even if the kneading motor 50 is driven, the driving shaft 11 is only rotated at a low speed (for example, 180 rpm). For this reason, even if the rotational power for rotating the driving shaft 11 is transmitted to the output shaft of the crushing motor 60, a large load is not applied to the kneading motor 50. And the manufacturing cost of the automatic bread maker 1 is suppressed by setting it as the structure in which a clutch is not provided in the 2nd power transmission part PT2 in this way. However, it goes without saying that a configuration in which a clutch is provided in the second power transmission part PT2 may be adopted.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of a baking chamber in which a bread container is accommodated and its surroundings in the automatic bread maker of the present embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 assumes a configuration when the automatic bread maker 1 is viewed from the front side, and the configurations of the baking chamber 30 and the bread container 80 are generally shown in cross-sectional views.
  • the bread container 80 used as a baking mold while the bread raw material is input can be taken in and out of the baking chamber 30.
  • a sheathed heater 31 (an example of a heating unit) is disposed inside the baking chamber 30 so as to surround a bread container 80 accommodated in the baking chamber 31.
  • the bread ingredients in the bread container 80 (this expression may include bread dough) can be heated.
  • a bread container support portion 14 (for example, made of an aluminum alloy die-cast product) that supports the bread container 80 is fixed to a location that is substantially at the center of the bottom wall 30a of the baking chamber 30.
  • the bread container support portion 14 is formed so as to be recessed from the bottom wall 30a of the baking chamber 30, and the shape of the recess is substantially circular when viewed from above.
  • the above-described driving shaft 11 is supported so as to be substantially perpendicular to the bottom wall 30a.
  • the bread container 80 is, for example, an aluminum alloy die-cast molded product (others may be made of sheet metal or the like), and has a bucket-like shape.
  • a hand handle (not shown) is attached to the flange 80a provided on the side edge of the opening.
  • the horizontal cross section of the bread container 80 is a rectangle with rounded corners.
  • a concave portion 81 having a substantially circular shape in a plan view is formed on the bottom of the bread container 80 so as to accommodate a part of a blade unit 90 which will be described in detail later.
  • a blade rotating shaft 82 (an embodiment of the rotating shaft of the present invention) extending in the vertical direction is rotatably supported in a state where a countermeasure against sealing is taken.
  • a container side coupling member 82 a is fixed to the lower end of the blade rotation shaft 82 (the lower end protrudes from the bottom of the bread container 80).
  • a cylindrical pedestal 83 is provided on the bottom outer surface side of the bread container 80, and the bread container 80 is accommodated in the baking chamber 30 in a state where the pedestal 83 is received by the bread container support part 14. It has become so.
  • the pedestal 83 may be formed separately from the bread container 80 or may be formed integrally with the bread container 80.
  • Protrusions are formed on the inner peripheral surface of the bread container support portion 14 and the outer peripheral surface of the pedestal 83, respectively, and these protrusions constitute a known bayonet connection. That is, when the bread container 80 is attached to the bread container support part 14, the bread container 80 is lowered such that the protrusion of the base 83 does not interfere with the protrusion of the bread container support part 14. Then, after the pedestal 83 is fitted into the bread container support 14, when the bread container 80 is twisted horizontally, the protrusion of the pedestal 83 is engaged with the lower surface of the protrusion of the bread container support 14. Thereby, the bread container 80 cannot be pulled out upward.
  • connection (coupling) between the container side coupling member 82a provided at the lower end of the blade rotating shaft 82 and the driving shaft side coupling member 11a fixed to the upper end of the driving shaft 11 is also performed simultaneously. Achieved.
  • the blade rotating shaft 82 can transmit rotational power from the driving shaft 11.
  • the blade unit 90 is detachably attached to a portion of the blade rotating shaft 82 protruding into the bread container 80 from above.
  • the configuration of the blade unit 90 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B, 9A, and 9B.
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of the blade unit provided in the automatic bread maker of the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 6 is a schematic exploded perspective view showing a configuration of a blade unit provided in the automatic bread maker of the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 7A is a schematic side view showing a configuration of a blade unit included in the automatic bread maker of the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 7B is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the blade unit included in the automatic bread maker of the first embodiment, and is a cross-section at the position AA in FIG. 7A.
  • 8A and 8B are schematic plan views of the blade unit included in the automatic bread maker according to the first embodiment when viewed from below, FIG.
  • FIG. 8A is a view when the kneading blade is in a folded position
  • FIG. 8B is a kneading position. It is a figure in case a braid
  • FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B are diagrams for explaining the operation of the blade unit provided in the automatic bread maker of the first embodiment, and are diagrams when the bread container is viewed from above.
  • FIG. 9A is a view when the kneading blade is in a folded position
  • FIG. 9B is a view when the kneading blade is in an open position.
  • the blade unit 90 is roughly attached to the unit shaft 91, the crushing blade 92 that is relatively non-rotatable and detachably attached to the unit shaft 91, and the unit shaft 91 that is relatively rotatable and covers the crushing blade 92.
  • a dome-shaped cover 93 having a substantially circular shape in plan view (see, for example, FIG. 5, FIG. 6, FIG. 7A, and FIG. 7B).
  • the crushing blade 92 is positioned slightly above the bottom surface of the recess 81 of the bread container 80. Further, almost the entire grinding blade 90 and the dome-shaped cover 93 are accommodated in the recess 81 (see, for example, FIG. 4).
  • the unit shaft 91 is a substantially columnar member formed of a metal such as a stainless steel plate, for example, and has an opening at one end (the lower end in FIGS. 6, 7A and 7B), and the inside is hollow. ing. Further, a groove (notch portion) 91a that crosses the unit shaft 91 in the diameter direction is formed on the lower side of the unit shaft 91 (see, for example, FIG. 6).
  • a pin 821 see FIG. 7B
  • the unit shaft 91 is connected to the blade rotation shaft 82 so as not to be relatively rotatable.
  • the upper inner surface of the unit shaft 91 is engaged with a convex portion 82a provided at the center of the upper surface (substantially circular) of the blade rotation shaft 82 (shown by a broken line).
  • a recess 91b is formed at the center. Accordingly, the blade unit 90 can be easily attached to the blade rotation shaft 82 in a state where the centers of the unit shaft 91 and the blade rotation shaft 82 are aligned. For this reason, when the blade rotation shaft 82 is rotated, occurrence of unnecessary rattling or the like is suppressed.
  • the convex portion 82a is provided on the blade rotating shaft 82 side and the concave portion 91b is provided on the unit shaft 91 side.
  • the concave portion is provided on the blade rotating shaft 82 side and the unit shaft 91 side is provided. It does not matter as a structure which provides a convex part.
  • the pulverizing blade 92 for pulverizing grains is formed of, for example, a stainless steel plate, and the shape thereof is, for example, an airplane propeller. As shown in FIG. 6, an opening 92 a having a substantially rectangular shape in plan view is formed at the center of the grinding blade 92. The crushing blade 92 is attached from the lower side of the unit shaft 91 so that the unit shaft 91 is fitted into the opening 92a.
  • the lower side of the unit shaft 91 is shaped like a side surface of a cylinder, and when viewed from below, is substantially the same shape (substantially rectangular shape) as the opening 92a of the grinding blade 92. Further, the area when the lower side of the unit shaft 91 is viewed from below is slightly smaller than the opening 92a. Since such a shape is adopted, the grinding blade 92 is attached to the unit shaft 91 so as not to be relatively rotatable. Since the stopper member 94 for preventing the retaining member 94 is fitted into the unit shaft 91 on the lower side of the pulverizing blade 92, the pulverizing blade 92 does not fall off the unit shaft 91.
  • the dome-shaped cover 93 disposed so as to surround and cover the crushing blade 92 is made of, for example, a die-cast aluminum alloy product, and has a concave accommodating portion 931 for accommodating the bearing 95 on the inner surface side (see FIG. 7B). ) Is formed.
  • the dome-shaped cover 93 has a configuration in which a substantially cylindrical convex portion 93a is formed at the center when viewed from the outer surface.
  • the bearing 95 of this embodiment is a rolling bearing. Further, no opening is formed in the convex portion 93 a, and the bearing 95 accommodated in the accommodating portion 931 is in a state in which the side surface and the upper surface thereof are surrounded by the wall surface of the accommodating portion 931.
  • the inner ring 95a is attached to the unit shaft 91 so as not to rotate relative to the bearing 95 with the retaining rings 96a and 96b arranged on the upper and lower sides (the unit shaft 91 is press-fitted into a through hole inside the inner ring 95a. ing).
  • the bearing 95 is press-fitted into the housing portion 931 so that the outer wall of the outer ring 95b is fixed to the side wall of the housing portion 931.
  • the dome-shaped cover 93 is attached to the unit shaft 91 so as to be rotatable relative to the bearing 95 (the inner ring 95a rotates relative to the outer ring 95b).
  • the housing portion 931 of the dome-shaped cover 93 is made of, for example, a silicon-based material so that foreign matter (for example, liquid used when pulverizing grain grains or paste-like material obtained by pulverization) does not enter the bearing 95 from the outside.
  • a seal material 97 formed of a fluorine-based material and a metal seal cover 98 that holds the seal material 97 are press-fitted from the lower side of the bearing 95.
  • the seal cover 98 is fixed to the dome-shaped cover 93 with a rivet 99 so that the fixing to the dome-shaped cover 93 is ensured. Although fixing with the rivet 99 may not be performed, it is preferable to configure as in the present embodiment in order to obtain reliable fixing.
  • the seal material 97 and the seal cover 98 are embodiments of the seal portion of the present invention.
  • a kneading blade 101 (for example, aluminum) having a planar shape “” is formed by a support shaft 100 (see FIG. 6) arranged so as to extend in a vertical direction at a location adjacent to the convex portion 93 a. (Made of die-cast alloy product) is attached.
  • the kneading blade 101 is attached to the support shaft 100 so as not to be relatively rotatable, and moves together with the support shaft 100 attached to the dome-shaped cover 93 so as to be relatively rotatable. In other words, the kneading blade 101 is attached to the dome-shaped cover 93 so as to be relatively rotatable.
  • the complementary kneading blade 102 (for example, made of an aluminum alloy die cast product) is fixedly arranged on the outer surface of the dome-shaped cover 93 so as to be aligned with the kneading blade 101.
  • the complementary kneading blade 102 is not necessarily provided, but is preferably provided in order to increase the kneading efficiency in the kneading process of kneading the bread dough.
  • the kneading blade 101 rotates about the axis of the support shaft 100 together with the support shaft 100, and has two postures, a folded posture shown in FIGS. 5, 7A, 8A and 9A, and an open posture shown in FIGS. 8B and 9B. Take. In the folded position, the protrusion 101a (see FIGS. 5 and 6) hanging from the lower edge of the kneading blade 101 contacts the first stopper portion 93b provided on the upper surface of the dome-shaped cover 93.
  • the kneading blade 101 can no longer rotate counterclockwise (assuming when viewed from above) with respect to the dome-shaped cover 93. In this folded position, the tip of the kneading blade 101 protrudes slightly from the dome-shaped cover 93.
  • the tip of the kneading blade 101 is moved to the open posture shown in FIG. Protrudes greatly from the dome-shaped cover 93.
  • the opening angle of the kneading blade 101 in this opening posture is limited by the second stopper portion 93 c (see FIGS. 8A and 8B) provided on the inner surface of the dome-shaped cover 93.
  • the kneading blade 101 reaches the maximum opening angle when a second engagement body 103b (fixed to the support shaft 100), which will be described later, hits the second stopper portion 93c and cannot rotate.
  • the complementary kneading blade 102 is aligned with the kneading blade 101 as shown in FIGS. 5 and 7A, for example.
  • the size becomes larger.
  • a first engagement body 103 a constituting a cover clutch 103 (an embodiment of the clutch of the present invention) is attached to the unit shaft 91 between the grinding blade 92 and the seal cover 98. It has been.
  • a substantially rectangular opening 103aa is formed in the first engagement body 103a made of, for example, zinc die casting, and the first rectangular body 103 in the lower side of the unit shaft 91 is fitted into the opening 103aa so that the first The engaging body 103a is attached to the unit shaft 91 so as not to be relatively rotatable.
  • the first engaging body 103a is fitted from the lower side of the unit shaft 91 prior to the crushing blade 92, and the stopper member 94 prevents the unit shaft 91 from dropping off together with the crushing blade 92.
  • the washer 104 is arranged between the first engagement body 103a and the seal cover 93 in consideration of prevention of deterioration of the first engagement body 103a. 104 is not necessarily provided.
  • a second engagement body 103b constituting the cover clutch 103 is attached to the lower side of the support shaft 100 to which the kneading blade 101 is attached.
  • a substantially rectangular opening 103ba is formed in the second engaging body 103b made of zinc die casting, and the second engaging member is fitted into the opening 103ba by fitting a substantially rectangular portion in plan view on the lower side of the support shaft 100.
  • the united body 103b is attached to the support shaft 100 so as not to be relatively rotatable.
  • the washer 105 is arranged on the upper side of the second engagement body 103b in consideration of prevention of deterioration of the second engagement body 103b.
  • the washer 105 is not necessarily provided. Also good.
  • the cover clutch 103 composed of the first engagement body 103a and the second engagement body 103b functions as a clutch for switching whether or not to transmit the rotational power of the blade rotation shaft 82 to the dome-shaped cover 93.
  • the cover clutch 103 is a rotation direction of the blade rotation shaft 82 when the kneading motor 50 rotates the driving shaft 11 (this rotation direction is referred to as “forward rotation”. In FIGS. 8A and 8B, the rotation is counterclockwise. 9A and 9B, the blade rotation shaft 82 and the dome-shaped cover 93 are connected to each other in the clockwise direction (corresponding to “one direction” in the present invention). That is, the cover clutch 103 transmits the rotational power of the blade rotation shaft 82 to the dome-shaped cover 93.
  • FIGS. 8A and 8B rotate clockwise, and FIGS. 9A and 9B show rotation directions).
  • the cover clutch 103 disconnects the blade rotation shaft 82 and the dome-shaped cover 93 from each other. That is, the cover clutch 103 does not transmit the rotational power of the blade rotation shaft 82 to the dome-shaped cover 93.
  • the operation of the cover clutch 103 will be described in more detail.
  • the engagement portion 103bb of the second engagement body 103b is the engagement portion 103ab of the first engagement body 103a (two in this embodiment). Is an angle that interferes with the rotation trajectory (see the broken line in FIG. 8A). Therefore, when the blade rotation shaft 82 rotates in the forward direction, the first engagement body 103 a and the second engagement body 103 b are engaged, and the rotational power of the blade rotation shaft 82 is transmitted to the dome-shaped cover 93.
  • the engagement portion 103bb of the second engagement body 103b deviates from the rotation trajectory of the engagement portion 103ab of the first engagement body 103a. (See the broken line in FIG. 8B). For this reason, even if the blade rotation shaft 82 rotates, the first engagement body 103a and the second engagement body 103b are not engaged. Accordingly, the rotational power of the blade rotation shaft 82 is not transmitted to the dome-shaped cover 93.
  • the dome-shaped cover 93 is formed with a window 93d that communicates the space inside the cover and the space outside the cover.
  • the window 93d is arranged at a height equal to or higher than the grinding blade 92.
  • a total of four windows 93d are arranged at intervals of 90 °, but other numbers and arrangement intervals may be selected.
  • each rib 93e extends obliquely from the vicinity of the center of the dome-shaped cover 93 to the outer peripheral annular wall with respect to the radial direction, and the four ribs 93e form a kind of bowl shape. Moreover, each rib 93e is curving so that the side which faces the bread raw material pressed toward it may become convex.
  • a removable guard 106 is attached to the lower surface of the dome-shaped cover 93.
  • the guard 106 covers the lower surface of the dome-shaped cover 93 and prevents the user's finger from approaching the grinding blade 92.
  • the guard 106 is formed of, for example, an engineering plastic having heat resistance, and can be a molded product such as PPS (polyphenylene sulfide).
  • PPS polyphenylene sulfide
  • a ring-shaped hub 106a through which a stopper member 94 fixed to the unit shaft 91 is passed.
  • a ring-shaped rim 106b is provided at the periphery of the guard 106.
  • the hub 106a and the rim 106b are connected by a plurality of spokes 106c. Between the spokes 106c, there is an opening 106d through which the grain to be crushed by the pulverizing blade 92 is passed.
  • the opening 106d has a size that prevents a finger from passing through.
  • the spoke 106c of the guard 106 is in the proximity of the grinding blade 92 when the guard 106 is attached to the dome-shaped cover 93.
  • the guard 106 is shaped like an outer blade of a rotary electric razor, and the grinding blade 92 is shaped like an inner blade.
  • a total of four columns 106e are integrally formed at the periphery of the rim 106b at intervals of 90 °.
  • a horizontal groove 106ea having one end dead end is formed on a side surface of the pillar 106e facing the center side of the guard 106.
  • the guard 106 is attached to the dome-shaped cover 106 by engaging the grooves 106 ea with the projections 93 f formed on the outer periphery of the dome-shaped cover 93 (four are also arranged at intervals of 90 °).
  • the groove 106ea and the protrusion 93f are provided so as to constitute a bayonet connection.
  • the crushing blade 92 and the kneading blade 101 are provided in one unit (blade unit 90), the handling thereof is convenient.
  • the user can easily pull out the blade unit 90 from the blade rotating shaft 82, and can easily clean the blade after the bread making operation.
  • the pulverizing blade 92 provided in the blade unit 90 is detachably attached to the unit shaft 91, and is easily mass-produced and has excellent maintainability such as blade replacement.
  • the automatic bread maker 1 of the first embodiment since a liquid such as water is put in the bread container 80, the liquid is applied to the bearing 95 that allows the dome-shaped cover 93 to rotate relative to the unit shaft 91.
  • the bearing 95 needs to be sealed so as not to enter.
  • the seal portion (the sealing material 97 and the seal cover only on the inner surface side of the dome-shaped cover 93 is provided. 98)
  • the bearing 95 can be sealed.
  • FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the automatic bread maker of the first embodiment.
  • the control operation in the automatic bread maker 1 is performed by the control device 120.
  • the control device 120 includes, for example, a microcomputer including a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), an I / O (input / output) circuit unit, and the like. .
  • the control device 120 is preferably disposed at a position that is not easily affected by the heat of the baking chamber 30. Further, the control device 120 is provided with a time measuring function, and temporal control in the bread manufacturing process is possible.
  • the control device 120 includes the operation unit 20, the temperature sensor 15 that detects the temperature of the baking chamber 30, a kneading motor drive circuit 121, a grinding motor drive circuit 122, a heater drive circuit 123, and a first solenoid.
  • the drive circuit 124 and the second solenoid drive circuit 125 are electrically connected.
  • the kneading motor driving circuit 121 is a circuit for controlling the driving of the kneading motor 50 under a command from the control device 120.
  • the grinding motor drive circuit 122 is a circuit for controlling the driving of the grinding motor 60 under a command from the control device 120.
  • the heater drive circuit 123 is a circuit for controlling the operation of the sheathed heater 31 under a command from the control device 120.
  • the first solenoid drive circuit 124 controls the drive of the automatic charging solenoid 16 that is driven when a part of the bread ingredients is automatically charged in the course of the bread manufacturing process under the command from the control device 120. Circuit.
  • the second solenoid drive circuit 125 controls driving of a clutch solenoid 73 (see FIGS. 3A and 3B) that switches the state of the clutch 56 (see FIGS. 3A and 3B) under a command from the control device 120. Circuit.
  • Control device 120 reads a program related to a bread manufacturing course (breadmaking course) stored in a ROM or the like based on an input signal from operation unit 20.
  • the control device 120 controls the rotation of the kneading blade 101 and the complementary kneading blade 102 by the kneading motor 50 via the kneading motor drive circuit 121, and rotates the grinding blade 92 by the crushing motor 60 via the grinding motor drive circuit 122.
  • the automatic bread maker 1 executes the bread manufacturing process while controlling the switching of the clutch 56 by the clutch solenoid 73.
  • FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing the flow of a rice grain bread-making course executed by an automatic bread maker. As shown in FIG. 11, in the rice grain breadmaking course, the dipping process, the crushing process, the kneading (kneading) process, the fermentation process, and the baking process are sequentially performed in this order.
  • the user attaches the blade unit 90 to the blade rotation shaft 82 by covering the blade rotation shaft 82 of the bread container 80 with the unit shaft 91.
  • the blade unit 90 includes the guard 106, the user's finger does not touch the crushing blade 92 during this work, and the user can work safely.
  • the user weighs rice grains, water, and seasonings (for example, salt, sugar, shortening, etc.) in predetermined amounts and puts them in the bread container 80.
  • the user weighs the bread ingredients that are automatically input during the bread manufacturing process and puts them in the container body 42a of the bread ingredient storage container 42. And if the bread raw material which should be accommodated is accommodated in the container main body 42a, a user will be in the state by which the opening of the container main body 42a was closed by the container lid 42b by supporting the container lid 42a with the movable hook 42c.
  • the bread raw material accommodated in the bread raw material storage container 42 gluten, dry yeast, etc. are mentioned, for example.
  • gluten for example, at least one of flour, thickener (eg, guar gum), and top fresh powder may be stored in the bread ingredient storage container 42.
  • only dry yeast may be stored in the bread raw material storage container 42 without using gluten, wheat flour, thickener, super fresh powder or the like.
  • seasonings such as salt, sugar and shortening may be stored in the bread ingredient storage container 42 together with, for example, gluten and dry yeast so that they are automatically added during the bread manufacturing process.
  • the bread raw material previously put into the bread container 80 is rice grains and water (in place of mere water, for example, a liquid having a taste component such as soup stock, a liquid containing fruit juice or alcohol, etc.) Become.
  • the user puts the bread container 80 into the baking chamber 30 and further attaches the bread raw material storage container 42 to a predetermined position of the lid 40. Then, the user closes the lid 40, selects the rice grain breadmaking course using the operation unit 20, and presses the start key. Thereby, the bread making course for rice grain which manufactures bread using the rice grain as a starting material by the control apparatus 120 is started.
  • the dipping process is started by a command from the control device 120.
  • the bread raw material charged in advance into the bread container 80 is left in a stationary state, and this stationary state is maintained for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 50 minutes).
  • This dipping process is a process aimed at making the rice grains easy to be pulverized to the core in the subsequent pulverization process by adding water to the rice grains.
  • the water absorption speed of rice grains varies depending on the temperature of the water. If the water temperature is high, the water absorption speed increases, and if the water temperature is low, the water absorption speed decreases. For this reason, you may make it fluctuate the time of an immersion process with the environmental temperature etc. in which the automatic bread maker 1 is used, for example. Thereby, the dispersion
  • the pulverizing blade 92 may be rotated at the initial stage, and thereafter, the pulverizing blade 92 may be intermittently rotated. If it does in this way, the surface of a rice grain can be damaged, and the liquid absorption efficiency of a rice grain will be improved.
  • the dipping process is terminated by the command of the control device 120, and the pulverizing process for pulverizing the rice grains is started.
  • the crushing blade 92 is rotated at a high speed (for example, 7000 to 8000 rpm) in a mixture containing rice grains and water.
  • the control device 120 controls the crushing motor 60 to rotate the blade rotation shaft 82 in the reverse direction (clockwise rotation in FIGS. 8A and 8B, and counterclockwise rotation in FIGS. 9A and 9B).
  • the control device 120 drives the clutch solenoid 73 so that the clutch 56 shuts off the power (the state shown in FIG. 3A). This is because, as described above, there is a possibility that the motor is damaged unless it is controlled in this way.
  • the dome-shaped cover 93 also starts to rotate following the rotation of the blade rotation shaft 82.
  • the rotation of the cover 93 is immediately prevented. It is preferable that the pulverizing blade 92 is rotated at a low speed in the initial stage of the pulverization process and then rotated at a high speed.
  • the rotation direction of the dome-shaped cover 93 accompanying the rotation of the blade rotation shaft 82 for rotating the grinding blade 92 is the counterclockwise direction in FIGS. 9A and 9B, and the kneading blade 101 has been folded until then (see FIG. 9A).
  • the resistance is changed to the open posture (posture shown in FIG. 9B) due to the resistance received from the mixture containing rice grains and water.
  • the engagement portion 103bb of the second engagement body 103b deviates from the rotation trajectory (see the broken line in FIG. 8B) of the engagement portion 103ab of the first engagement body 103a.
  • the cover clutch 103 disconnects the blade rotation shaft 82 from the dome-shaped cover 93.
  • the kneading blade 101 in the open position hits the inner wall of the bread container 80, so that the rotation of the dome-shaped cover 93 is prevented.
  • the pulverization of the rice grains in the pulverization step is performed in a state in which water is soaked in the rice grains by the previously performed immersion step, so that the rice grains can be easily pulverized to the core.
  • the rotation of the pulverizing blade 92 in the pulverization step is intermittent. This intermittent rotation is performed, for example, in a cycle of rotating for 30 seconds and stopping for 5 minutes, and this cycle is repeated 10 times. In the last cycle, the stop for 5 minutes is not performed.
  • the rotation of the crushing blade 92 may be continuous rotation, but for the purpose of, for example, preventing the temperature of the raw material in the bread container 80 from becoming too high, it is preferable to perform intermittent rotation.
  • the pulverization of the rice grains is performed in the dome-shaped cover 93 that has stopped rotating, and therefore the possibility that the rice grains scatter outside the bread container 80 is low. Further, the rice grains entering the dome-shaped cover 93 from the opening 106d of the guard 106 in the rotation stopped state are sheared between the stationary spoke 106c and the rotating crushing blade 92, so that they are efficiently crushed. Also, the rib 93e provided on the dome-shaped cover 93 suppresses the flow of the mixture containing the rice grains and water (the flow in the same direction as the rotation of the grinding blade 92), so that the rice grains can be efficiently crushed. .
  • the mixture containing the pulverized rice grains and water is guided in the direction of the window 93d by the ribs 93e, and discharged from the window 93d to the outside of the dome-shaped cover 93. Since the rib 93e is curved so that the side facing the mixture pressing toward it is convex, the mixture hardly stays on the surface of the rib 93e and flows smoothly toward the window 93d. Further, instead of the mixture being discharged from the inside of the dome-shaped cover 93, the mixture existing in the space above the concave portion 81 enters the concave portion 81 and passes through the opening portion 106d of the guard 106 from the concave portion 81. Enter the cover 93. Since the pulverization by the pulverization blade 92 is performed while being circulated as described above, efficient pulverization can be realized.
  • the crushing process is completed in a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 50 minutes).
  • the grain size of the pulverized powder may vary depending on the hardness of the rice grains and the environmental conditions.
  • a configuration of the automatic bread maker 1 a configuration in which the end of the crushing process is determined based on the magnitude of the load of the crushing motor 60 at the time of crushing (for example, the control current of the motor can be determined) It doesn't matter.
  • the kneading process is started by a command from the control device 120.
  • this kneading process needs to be performed at a temperature (for example, around 30 ° C.) at which the yeast actively works. For this reason, you may make it a kneading process start when it becomes a predetermined temperature range.
  • the control device 120 drives the clutch solenoid 73 so that the clutch 56 transmits power (state shown in FIG. 3B). Then, the control device 120 controls the kneading motor 50 to rotate the blade rotating shaft 82 in the forward direction (counterclockwise rotation in FIGS. 8A and 8B and clockwise rotation in FIGS. 9A and 9B).
  • the grinding blade 92 When the blade rotation shaft 82 is rotated in the forward direction, the grinding blade 92 is also rotated in the forward direction, and the bread ingredients around the grinding blade 92 flow in the forward direction. Accordingly, when the dome-shaped cover 93 moves in the forward direction (clockwise in FIGS. 9A and 9B), the kneading blade 101 receives resistance from the non-flowing bread ingredients and is folded from the open position (see FIG. 9B). Change the angle to (see FIG. 9A). Thereby, the engaging portion 103bb of the second engaging body 103b has an angle that interferes with the rotation trajectory (see the broken line in FIG. 8A) of the engaging portion 103ab of the first engaging body 103a.
  • the cover clutch 103 connects the blade rotation shaft 82 and the dome-shaped cover 93, and the dome-shaped cover 93 enters a state of being driven in earnest by the blade rotation shaft 82.
  • the dome-shaped cover 93 and the kneading blade 101 in the folded position rotate together with the blade rotation shaft 82 in the forward direction.
  • the rotation of the blade rotation shaft 82 at the initial stage of the kneading process is preferably intermittent rotation or low speed rotation.
  • the complementary kneading blade 102 is arranged on the extension of the kneading blade 101, so that the kneading blade 101 is enlarged and the bread raw material is pressed strongly. It is. For this reason, the dough can be kneaded firmly.
  • the rotation of the kneading blade 101 is very slow in the initial stage of the kneading process, and is controlled by the control device 120 so that the speed is increased stepwise.
  • the control device 120 drives the automatic charging solenoid 16 so that the movable hook 42c of the bread ingredient storage container 42 supports the container lid 42b. Let go. Thereby, the opening of the container main body 42a is opened, and for example, bread ingredients such as gluten and dry-ice are automatically charged into the bread container 80.
  • the bread raw material storage container 42 is provided with a coating layer inside the container body 42a and the container lid 42b to improve slipping, and is devised so that there is no uneven portion inside. Yes. Furthermore, the situation where the bread raw material is caught by the packing 42d is also suppressed by the device for arranging the packing 42d. For this reason, the automatic charging is completed with almost no bread ingredients remaining in the bread ingredient storage container 42.
  • the bread ingredients stored in the bread ingredient storage container 42 are charged while the kneading blade 101 is rotating.
  • the present invention is not limited to this. You may make it throw in in the stop state.
  • the dough (dough connected to the dough (dough) having the predetermined elasticity is obtained by the rotation of the kneading blade 101 and the complementary kneading blade 102.
  • the kneading blade 101 and the complementary kneading blade 102 shake the dough and knock it against the inner wall of the bread container 80, an element of “kneading” is added to the kneading.
  • the dome-shaped cover 93 is also rotated by the rotation of the kneading blade 101 and the complementary kneading blade 102.
  • the rib 93e formed on the dome-shaped cover 93 also rotates, so that the bread material in the dome-shaped cover 93 is quickly discharged from the window 93d.
  • the discharged bread ingredients are assimilated into a lump (dough) of bread ingredients kneaded by the kneading blade 101 and the complementary kneading blade 102.
  • the guard 106 also rotates in the forward direction together with the dome-shaped cover 93.
  • the spoke 106c of the guard 106 has a shape in which the center side of the guard 106 precedes and the outer peripheral side of the guard 106 follows when rotating in the forward direction.
  • the guard 106 rotates in the forward direction to push the bread ingredients inside and outside the dome-shaped cover 93 outward with the spokes 106c. Thereby, the ratio of the raw material used as a waste after baking bread can be reduced.
  • the pillar 106e of the guard 106 has a side surface 106eb (see FIG. 6) that is the front surface in the rotation direction when the guard 106 rotates in the forward direction and is inclined upward. For this reason, at the time of kneading
  • the kneading process is configured to employ a predetermined time (10 minutes in the present embodiment) obtained experimentally as a time for obtaining bread dough having a desired elasticity.
  • a predetermined time 10 minutes in the present embodiment
  • the degree of bread dough may vary depending on the environmental temperature or the like.
  • a configuration in which the end point of the kneading process is determined based on the magnitude of the load of the kneading motor 50 (for example, it can be determined by the control current of the motor) may be used.
  • the ingredients may be introduced during the kneading process.
  • the fermentation process is started by a command from the control device 120.
  • the control device 120 controls the sheathed heater 31 to maintain the temperature of the baking chamber 30 at a temperature at which fermentation proceeds (for example, 38 ° C.). Then, under the environment where fermentation proceeds, the bread dough is left for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 60 minutes).
  • the kneading blade 101 and the complementary kneading blade 102 may be rotated to perform degassing or dough rounding.
  • the firing process is started by a command from the control device 120.
  • the control device 120 controls the sheathed heater 31 to increase the temperature of the baking chamber 30 to a temperature suitable for baking (for example, 125 ° C.). Then, the control device 120 performs control so that the bread is baked in a baking environment for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 50 minutes).
  • the end of the firing step is notified to the user by, for example, a display on the liquid crystal display panel of the operation unit 20 or a notification sound.
  • the user detects the completion of bread making, the user opens the lid 40 and takes out the bread container 80 to complete the bread production.
  • the bread in the bread container 80 can be taken out by, for example, directing the opening of the bread container 80 obliquely downward. Simultaneously with the removal of the bread, the blade unit 90 attached to the blade rotation shaft 82 is also removed from the bread container 80. Due to the presence of the guard 106, the user does not touch the crushing blade 92 during the bread removal operation, and the user can safely perform the bread removal operation. At the bottom of the bread, burn marks of the kneading blade 101 of the blade unit 90 and the complementary kneading blade 102 (projecting upward from the recess 81 of the bread container 80) remain. However, since the dome-shaped cover 93 and the guard 106 are accommodated in the recess 81, the situation in which they leave a large burn mark on the bottom of the bread is suppressed.
  • an automatic bread maker according to a second embodiment will be described.
  • the configuration of the automatic bread maker of the second embodiment is substantially the same as the configuration of the automatic bread maker 1 of the first embodiment.
  • symbol is attached
  • a different part from the automatic bread maker 1 of 1st Embodiment is demonstrated.
  • the automatic bread maker of the second embodiment also includes a blade unit 90, similar to the automatic bread maker 1 of the first embodiment.
  • the configuration of the unit shaft 91 provided in the blade unit 90 is different from the configuration of the first embodiment.
  • FIGS. 12A, 12B, and 12C are diagrams illustrating a configuration of a unit shaft of a blade unit included in the automatic bread maker of the second embodiment
  • FIG. 12A is a diagram when the unit shaft is viewed obliquely from below
  • 12B is a side view and a sectional view (BB section) of the unit shaft
  • FIG. 12C is a side view and a sectional view (CC section) seen from a position rotated 180 ° from the observation position of FIG. 12B.
  • FIG. 13A is a diagram for explaining the operation of the unit shaft included in the automatic bread maker of the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 13B is a comparative view shown to facilitate understanding of the operation of the unit shaft of the second embodiment.
  • the configuration of the unit shaft 91 provided in the automatic bread maker 1 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to these drawings.
  • the unit shaft 91 is a substantially cylindrical member formed of a metal such as a stainless steel plate, for example, and has an opening at one end (lower end), and the inside is hollow. That is, the unit shaft 91 has a configuration in which the insertion hole 91c is formed so that the blade rotation shaft 82 can be inserted from the lower end (first end of the present invention) side.
  • a pair of notches 91 a are formed on the lower side (opening side) of the side wall of the unit shaft 91 so as to be symmetrically arranged with the rotation center of the unit shaft 91 interposed therebetween.
  • the shape of the notch 91a is substantially rectangular in a side view, and in detail, one end (upper end) is rounded.
  • the notch 91a is engaged with a pin 821 (an example of an engaging protrusion protruding from the side surface of the blade rotation shaft 82 of the present invention; see FIGS. 7B and 13A) that penetrates the blade rotation shaft 82 horizontally. Is provided.
  • the pin 821 of the blade rotating shaft 82 and the notch 91a are engaged, the unit shaft 91 is attached to the blade rotating shaft 82 so as not to be relatively rotatable.
  • a first top portion 911a and a second top portion 911b are formed at the lower end portion EP1 (corresponding to the first end portion of the present invention) of the unit shaft 91.
  • Each of these two top portions 911a and 911b exists at a position rotated by approximately 90 ° with respect to a position where the pair of cutout portions 91a is provided.
  • these two top portions 911a and 911b are both connected to the pair of cutout portions 91a by inclined portions (inclined surfaces) 912. That is, there are four inclined portions 912 at the lower end portion EP1 of the unit shaft 91.
  • the first top portion 911a and the second top portion 911b have a step L when the unit shaft 91 is viewed from the side (see FIG. 12B). That is, the distance from the tip (upper end surface) on the upper end portion EP2 (corresponding to the second end portion of the present invention) side of the unit shaft 91 to the first top portion 911a, and the upper end portion EP2 side of the unit shaft 91 This is different from the distance from the tip of the first to the second top portion 911b.
  • the first top portion 911a is a portion (intersection line) where two inclined portions (inclined surfaces) 912 intersect.
  • the second top portion 911b is a narrow flat portion (flat surface) that connects the two inclined portions 912.
  • the present invention is not limited to this configuration and can be modified as appropriate. That is, for example, the first top portion 911a and the second top portion 911b have a stepped structure when viewed from the side, and the first top portion 911a and the second top portion 911b each have two inclined portions (inclined surfaces). ) It is good also as a structure etc. which are the part (intersection line) where 912 crosses.
  • the operation of the unit shaft 91 when the lower end portion EP1 of the unit shaft 91 is configured will be described with reference to FIGS. 13A and 13B.
  • the notch portion 91 a ′ and the blade rotation shaft 82 of the unit shaft 91 ′ are covered.
  • the position of the pin 821 may be shifted. In this case, the lower end EP1 (plane) of the unit shaft 91 ′ is in contact with the pin 821, and the blade unit 90 is not sufficiently attached.
  • the user notices that the attachment of the blade unit 90 is insufficient, the user rotates the unit shaft 91 '. Thus, a regular attachment state in which the pin 821 is fitted into the notch 91a ′ is obtained. However, it may happen that the user is unaware that the blade unit 90 is not installed properly. In particular, since the blade unit 90 includes the dome-shaped cover 93, visual confirmation is difficult to perform, and such a situation is likely to occur.
  • the state where the unit shaft 91 ′ is placed on the pin 821 is a stable state to some extent. For this reason, the attachment operation of the blade unit 90 may be completed while the attachment of the blade unit 90 is incomplete.
  • the mounting operation is completed in this manner, it is preferable that a failure occurs due to driving of the automatic bread maker 1 or that the blade unit 90 falls due to vibration or the like and the raw material in the bread container 80 is scattered. There may not be a situation.
  • the unit shaft 91 is automatically automatically moved even when the notch 91a of the unit shaft 91 and the pin 821 of the blade rotating shaft 82 are displaced. By rotating, the engagement between the notch 91a and the pin 821 can be obtained.
  • the left diagram in FIG. 13A shows a state in which the first top portion 911a of the unit shaft 91 is in contact with the pin 821.
  • the unit shaft 91 is inclined because the first top portion 911a and the second top portion 911b have a stepped structure (center view in FIG. 13A).
  • the inclined surface 912 of the unit shaft 91 comes into contact with the pin 821, and the unit shaft 91 starts to rotate.
  • the position of the notch 91a reaches the position of the pin 821, and a normal attachment state in which the pin 821 is fitted into the notch 91a is obtained (the right diagram in FIG. 13A).
  • the state where the positions of the notch 91a and the pin 821 are not limited to the state shown in FIG. 13A.
  • the pin 821 is placed on the inclined portion (inclined surface) 821 from the beginning, and in this case as well, the unit shaft 91 rotates. Start. As a result, a normal attachment state in which the pin 821 is fitted into the notch 91a is obtained.
  • a flat surface is formed by shaving a part of the side surface (near the position where the notch 91a is provided).
  • the lower side of the unit shaft 91 has substantially the same shape (substantially rectangular shape) as the opening 92a of the grinding blade 92.
  • the area when the lower side of the unit shaft 91 is viewed in plan is slightly smaller than the opening 92a. Since such a shape is adopted, the grinding blade 92 is attached to the unit shaft 91 so as not to be relatively rotatable. Since the stopper member 94 for preventing the retaining member 94 is fitted into the unit shaft 91 on the lower side of the pulverizing blade 92, the pulverizing blade 92 does not fall off the unit shaft 91.
  • the top portions 911a and 911b and the inclined portion 912 are provided at the lower end portion EP1 of the unit shaft 91. For this reason, it is unlikely that the blade unit 90 is attached to the blade rotating shaft 82 in an incomplete attachment state before the start of the rice grain breadmaking course.
  • the distance from the tip (upper end surface) of the upper end portion EP2 of the unit shaft 91 to the first top portion 911a and the distance from the tip of the upper end portion EP2 of the unit shaft 91 to the second top portion 911b are as follows. Have different configurations. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. That is, for example, the above-described two distances may be the same.
  • FIG. 14A is a figure for demonstrating the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment.
  • the number of the notch portions 91a provided on the unit shaft 91 is two (two pins 821 provided on the blade rotating shaft 82 correspondingly).
  • the present invention is not limited to this configuration. That is, the number of notches 91a provided in the unit shaft 91 may be changed as appropriate.
  • the number of the notches 91a is not limited to a plurality, and may be one. In this case, for example, the unit shaft 91 can be configured as shown in FIG. 14B.
  • FIG. 14B is a diagram for explaining a second modification of the second embodiment, in which the left side is a perspective view and the right side is a side view.
  • the width of the notch 91a (the length in the horizontal direction in FIGS. 12B and 12C) is equal to the diameter of the pin 821 provided on the blade rotating shaft 82.
  • the length was almost the same (exactly slightly larger) and constant. To be precise, the width near the upper end is not constant.
  • the shape of the notch 91a provided in the unit shaft 91 is not limited to this configuration, and may be a configuration as shown in FIG. 14C, for example. That is, when the unit shaft 91 is viewed from the side, the cutout portion 91a extends from the lower end EP1 (first end of the present invention) side to the upper end EP2 (second end of the present invention) side. You may comprise so that it may have the inclination structure which a width
  • FIG. 14C is a diagram for describing a third modification of the second embodiment.
  • the width of the notch 91a is the same as the diameter of the pin 821 on the upper side as in the second embodiment, and wider than the width of the pin 821 on the lower side. It has become. Bread dough and the like are likely to enter the notch portion 91a when the bread is manufactured. The bread dough or the like that has entered the cutout portion 91a in this way is seized in the baking process, and causes the blade unit 90 to be detached from the blade rotating shaft 82.
  • the notch 91a is partially wide, the resistance when pulling out the blade unit 90 from the blade rotating shaft 82 even when the above-mentioned seizure occurs. Can be kept from becoming too large. That is, by adopting the modification shown in FIG. 14C, it is easy to take out the bread after manufacture (take out the bread from the bread container 80).
  • the automatic bread maker can produce bread from cereal grains.
  • the present invention is a blade portion (unitized one) configured to cover the rotating shaft of the bread container and attach the mounting portion.
  • it can be widely applied to an automatic bread maker equipped with a unit that is not unitized. That is, the present invention can also be applied to an automatic bread maker of a type that uses grain flour such as wheat flour or rice flour as a starting material instead of grain.
  • an automatic bread maker according to a third embodiment will be described.
  • the configuration of the automatic bread maker of the third embodiment is substantially the same as the configuration of the automatic bread maker 1 of the first embodiment.
  • symbol is attached
  • a different part from the automatic bread maker 1 of 1st Embodiment is demonstrated.
  • the automatic bread maker of the third embodiment also includes a blade unit 90, similar to the automatic bread maker 1 of the first embodiment.
  • the configuration of the guard 106 provided in the blade unit 90 is different from the configuration of the first embodiment. This difference will be mainly described below.
  • the unit shaft 91 provided in the blade unit 90 of the automatic bread maker of the third embodiment has the same configuration as that of the second embodiment and is different from the configuration of the first embodiment. Description is omitted.
  • FIG. 15 is a schematic perspective view showing a configuration of a blade unit included in the automatic bread maker of the third embodiment.
  • FIG. 15 is a view as seen obliquely from below.
  • FIG. 16A is a schematic side view showing a configuration of a blade unit included in the automatic bread maker of the third embodiment.
  • FIG. 16B is a schematic cross section showing the configuration of the blade unit provided in the automatic bread maker of the third embodiment. 16B is a cross-sectional view taken along the DD line in FIG. 16A.
  • the configuration of the guard 106 provided in the automatic bread maker 1 of the third embodiment will be described with reference to these drawings.
  • the blade unit 90 is roughly divided into a unit shaft 91, a crushing blade 92 attached to the unit shaft 91 so as not to rotate relative to the unit shaft 91, and a relative rotation and crushing to the unit shaft 91.
  • the dome-shaped cover 93 having a substantially circular shape in plan view, which is attached so as to cover the blade 92 from above, the kneading blade 101 which is attached to the dome-shaped cover 93 so as to be relatively rotatable, and the dome-shaped cover 93.
  • a guard 106 that covers from the above.
  • the dome-shaped cover 93 is an example of the first cover of the present invention
  • the guard 106 is an example of the second cover of the present invention.
  • a ring-shaped hub 106a (an example of the inner annular portion of the present invention) through which a stopper member 94 fixed to the unit shaft 91 is passed.
  • a ring-shaped rim 106b (an example of the outer annular portion of the present invention) provided concentrically outside the hub 106a.
  • the hub 106a and the rim 106b are connected by a plurality of spokes 106c (an example of the connecting portion of the present invention).
  • the plurality of spokes 106c are arranged at a predetermined interval, and between the spokes 106c are openings 106d through which grain grains pulverized by the pulverizing blade 92 pass.
  • the opening 106d has a size that prevents a finger from passing through.
  • the spoke 106 c of the guard 106 When the spoke 106 c of the guard 106 is attached to the dome-shaped cover 93, the spoke 106 c comes into close proximity with the grinding blade 92.
  • the guard 106 is shaped like an outer blade of a rotary electric razor, and the grinding blade 92 is shaped like an inner blade. Further, the spoke 106c does not extend linearly along the radius of the guard 106, but when the blade rotation shaft 82 rotates in the forward direction (at this time, the guard 106 also rotates in the forward direction together with the dome-shaped cover 93).
  • the guard 106 extends so that the center side of the guard 106 precedes (passes through the reference diameter line first) and the peripheral side of the guard 106 passes behind (passes through the reference diameter line with a delay toward the center side).
  • the spoke 106c is curved, but the spoke 106c may be linear.
  • a rib 106ca (an example of the rib of the present invention) is formed on a part of the plurality of spokes 106c so as to protrude downward from the lower surface thereof. This is different from the guard configuration of the first embodiment. Note that the lower surfaces of the plurality of spokes 106c that are not provided with the ribs 106ca have the same height (they are flush). A part of the spoke 106c provided with the rib 106ca protrudes from the remaining spoke 106ca on the lower side by the amount of the rib 106ca.
  • the rib 106ca is formed only on two spokes 106c that are in a substantially point-symmetrical relationship across the hub 106a among the plurality of spokes 106c.
  • the rib 106ca is formed integrally with the spoke 106c.
  • a rib 106ca prepared as a separate member may be fixed to the spoke 106c.
  • the rib 106ca is formed so as to extend from one end to the other end of the lower surface of the spoke 106c (that is, across the entire lower surface of the spoke 106c), but in some cases, the rib 106ca is provided. The range may be shorter.
  • a gap is formed between the rib 106ca and the lower surface of the bread container 80 (specifically, the lower surface of the recess 81 of the bread container 80). Yes.
  • a total of four columns 106e are integrally formed at the peripheral edge of the rim 106b at intervals of 90 ° (not limited to this configuration).
  • a horizontal groove 106ea having one end dead end is formed on a side surface of the pillar 106e facing the center side of the guard 106.
  • the guard 106 is attached to the dome-shaped cover 93 by engaging the grooves 106 ea with the projections 93 f formed on the outer periphery of the dome-shaped cover 93 (all four are arranged at intervals of 90 °).
  • the groove 106ea and the protrusion 93f are provided so as to constitute a bayonet coupling.
  • Each of the plurality of pillars 106e is inclined so that the side surface 106eb serving as the front surface in the rotation direction is obliquely upward when the blade rotation shaft 82 rotates in the forward direction. Further, the rib 106ca provided on the spoke 106c has a configuration in which the outer peripheral side reaches the vicinity of the side surface 106eb (inclined surface) of the column 106e.
  • the automatic bread maker 1 having the guard 106 configured as described above, the following effects can be obtained.
  • the mixture that was present in the space above the recess 81 instead of being discharged from the inside of the dome-shaped cover 93 (the mixture of water and rice). Enters the recess 81.
  • the mixture that has entered the recess 81 further enters the dome-shaped cover 93 from the recess 81 through the opening 106 d of the guard 106.
  • a rib 106ca is provided on a part of the lower surface of the spoke 106c of the guard 106. The mixture that has entered the recess 81 is appropriately stopped by the rib 106ca.
  • the efficiency of sucking the mixture from the opening 106a into the dome-shaped cover 93 is improved. Grain grains are pulverized by the pulverization blade 92 while circulating as described above, so that efficient pulverization can be realized.
  • the guard 106 is also rotated in the forward direction together with the dome-shaped cover 93.
  • the spoke 106c of the guard 106 has a shape in which the center side of the guard 106 precedes and the outer peripheral side of the guard 106 follows when rotating in the forward direction.
  • the guard 106 rotates in the forward direction to push the bread ingredients (bread dough) inside and outside the dome-shaped cover 93 outward with the spokes 106c. Thereby, the ratio of the raw material used as a waste after baking bread can be reduced.
  • a rib 106 ca having the same shape as the spoke 106 is provided on a part of the spoke 106 c of the guard 106. For this reason, the bread raw material existing between the blade unit 90 and the bottom of the bread container 80 is efficiently pushed to the outside, and the ratio of the raw material that is discarded after baking the bread can be considerably reduced. ing.
  • the pillar 106e of the guard 106 is configured such that when the guard 106 rotates in the forward direction, a side surface 106eb that is the front surface in the rotational direction is inclined upward. For this reason, at the time of kneading, the bread material (bread dough) around the dome-shaped cover 93 is splashed upward on the side surface 106eb of the column 106e. Since the boiled bread material is assimilated into the lump (dough) of the upper bread material, the proportion of the raw material that becomes waste after baking the bread can be reduced.
  • the rib 106ca provided on the spoke 106c has a configuration in which the outer peripheral side reaches the vicinity of the side surface 106eb of the column 106e.
  • the number of ribs 106ca provided on the guard 106 is two.
  • the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the number of ribs 106ca may be changed as appropriate.
  • the position where the rib 106ca is provided is not limited to the configuration described above, and may be changed as appropriate.
  • the number of ribs 106ca is increased too much (or if the number of ribs 106ca is too small), it may not be possible to improve the grinding efficiency during the grinding process. For this reason, it is preferable that the number of ribs 106ca and the arrangement in which the ribs 106ca are provided are appropriately determined by experiments or the like.
  • the rib 106 ca protruding downward is provided only on the spoke 106 c of the guard 106.
  • the present invention is not limited to this configuration. That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, a rib 106aa protruding downward may also be provided on the hub 106a of the guard 106, and the rib 106ca of the spoke 106c and the hub 106a rib 106aa may be integrally formed.
  • the mechanical strength of the rib 106ca provided in the spoke 106c can be improved.
  • pulverization process can also be anticipated.
  • FIG. 17 is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the automatic bread maker of 3rd Embodiment, and is the perspective view which looked at the guard from diagonally downward.
  • the dome-shaped cover 93 including the kneading blade 101 and the guard 106 and the crushing blade 92 are unitized as the blade unit 90.
  • the present invention is applicable even when the dome-shaped cover 93 and the crushing blade 92 are separately attached to the blade rotation shaft 82.
  • the automatic bread maker 1 described above may be capable of producing bread even when, for example, wheat flour or rice flour is used as a starting material.
  • the grinding blade 92 is not necessary, so a bread container different from those shown above (only the kneading blade is attached to the blade rotation shaft). Conventional bread containers) may be used.
  • the configuration and operation of the automatic bread maker have been described by taking the case of using rice grains as a starting material.
  • the present invention is also applicable to the case where bread is produced using grains other than rice grains such as wheat, barley, straw, buckwheat, buckwheat, corn, and soybeans as starting materials.
  • the production flow of the rice grain bread course shown above is an example, and other production flow may be used.
  • the pulverized powder may have a configuration in which the kneading step is performed after the immersion step is performed again in order to absorb water.
  • FIG. 18 shows a schematic diagram of another form of bread making course for rice grains.
  • a pause process is provided between the grinding process and the kneading process.
  • This pause process is provided as a cooling period during which the temperature of the contents in the bread container 80 raised by the crushing process is lowered.
  • the reason for lowering the temperature is that the next kneading step is carried out at a temperature at which the yeast is active (for example, around 30 ° C.).
  • the pause process is a predetermined time (30 minutes). However, depending on the case, the pause process may be performed until the temperature of the bread container 80 reaches a predetermined temperature.
  • the automatic bread maker 1 uses a separate motor for the case where the grain is pulverized by the pulverizing blade 92 and the case where the kneading blade 102 is rotated to knead the dough. did.
  • the present invention is not limited to this configuration. That is, for example, a configuration in which only one motor is provided, and a configuration in which the same motor is used for pulverizing the grain by the pulverizing blade 92 and rotating the kneading blade 102 to knead the bread dough may be used.
  • the present invention is suitable for an automatic bread maker for home use.

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La présente invention concerne une machine à pain (1) automatique dotée d'un corps principal (10), d'un réceptacle (80) pour le pain logé à l'intérieur du corps principal (10) et dans lequel on introduit les ingrédients de base du pain, un axe rotatif (82) fixé au réceptacle pour le pain (80) de manière à pouvoir tourner et un ensemble de lames (90) possédant une lame de broyage (92) pour écraser les graines de céréales, une lame de pétrissage (101) pour travailler la pâte à pain et un arbre (91) dans le réceptacle pour le pain (80) fixé de manière à ne pas tourner par rapport à l'axe rotatif (82) et afin de pouvoir s'attacher et se détacher de l'axe rotatif (82).
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