WO2016009482A1 - 食材洗浄装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a food cleaning device for cleaning food such as vegetables.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a food cleaning device that can reliably remove foreign matters by reducing the amount of water used for cleaning food.
- the present invention includes a main tank in which a first storage space for storing a cleaning liquid is provided open upward; A bottomed cylindrical container containing food and having a plurality of through holes dispersed therein and having an opening, wherein a gap is formed between the main tank and the main tank.
- a container to be accommodated A supply unit for supplying a cleaning liquid to the main tank; A sub tank provided adjacent to the main tank and provided with a second storage space for storing the cleaning liquid; A liquid introduction part that guides the cleaning liquid overflowing from the first storage space of the main tank to the second storage space; A reflux injection unit for injecting the cleaning liquid stored in the sub-tank into the first storage space; A pump that has a suction port and a discharge port for the cleaning liquid, sucks the cleaning liquid in the second storage space from the suction port, and discharges it from the discharge port; A food cleaning apparatus, comprising: a reflux injection unit including an injection nozzle that injects the cleaning liquid discharged from the discharge port of the pump into the first accommodation space.
- the present invention provides an overflow filter that is provided at the opening of the container so as to protrude upward from the opening, prevents the passage of food from the container to the auxiliary tank, and permits the passage of the cleaning liquid. It is further characterized by including.
- the present invention is characterized in that the overflow filter is detachable from the opening of the container.
- the present invention provides a container having a horizontal axis extending from a housing position where the container is housed in the first housing space of the main tank and an unloading position where the container is taken out of the first housing space. And a reversing drive unit that angularly displaces.
- the present invention provides a main tank composed of a long box-like body in which a first storage space for storing a cleaning liquid is provided open upward, and the first storage space extends in one direction;
- a rectifying plate provided in the first housing space of the main tub and formed by dispersing a plurality of through holes;
- a supply unit for supplying a cleaning liquid to the main tank;
- a sub tank provided adjacent to the main tank and provided with a second storage space for storing the cleaning liquid;
- a liquid introduction part that guides the cleaning liquid overflowing from the first storage space of the main tank to the second storage space;
- a reflux injection unit that injects the cleaning liquid stored in the auxiliary tank into the first storage space,
- a pump that has a suction port and a discharge port for the cleaning liquid, sucks the cleaning liquid in the second storage space from the suction port, and discharges it from the discharge port;
- a recirculation injection unit comprising: an injection nozzle for injecting the cleaning liquid discharged from the discharge port of the pump from one
- the present invention is characterized in that it further includes a carry-out conveyor that is provided at one end of the main tank in the longitudinal direction and carries the food material upward from the first accommodation space.
- the food is stored in the first storage space of the main tank, the cleaning liquid overflows from the first storage space into the first storage space of the main tank by the supply unit, and the cleaning liquid is the second of the sub tank.
- the cleaning liquid is supplied until it is stored in the storage space, and the cleaning liquid stored in the auxiliary tank is guided to the main tank by the reflux injection unit and is injected into the first storage space of the main tank, the cleaning liquid thus sprayed causes the first The ingredients in the storage space can be cleaned.
- the spray flow contacts the container and is guided along the container.
- a part of the cleaning liquid guided along the container passes through the through hole, flows out into the gap between the container and the main tank, and pressurizes the cleaning liquid in the gap.
- the cleaning liquid in the gap is pressurized, the cleaning liquid overflows from the gap between the container of the first storage space and the main tank to the liquid introduction part, and the overflowing cleaning liquid is separated from the food by the liquid introduction part. After the foreign matter or the like is separated from the cleaning liquid, it is guided to the second storage space of the sub tank.
- the cleaning liquid is circulated between the first storage space of the main tank and the second storage space of the sub tank by the reflux injection section and the liquid introduction section, and is used for cleaning the food in the first storage space during such circulation.
- the amount of cleaning liquid used for cleaning can be reduced and the state of the cleaning liquid can be reduced compared to the case where the cleaning liquid is used for cleaning as is the case with conventional cleaning. Therefore, it is possible to maintain a clear state suitable for cleaning, and to remove foreign substances adhering to the food as much as possible.
- the plurality of through holes are formed in the rectifying plate in a dispersed manner, a part of the jet of cleaning liquid jetted from the jet nozzle flows through the through holes into the gap. .
- the generation of reflected flow that disturbs the flow along the flow straightening plate is reduced, a large flow is formed in the entire main tank, and the cleaning liquid flows through the jet nozzle while being circulated by the circulation section. And high detergency can be achieved.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along section line S4-S4 of FIG. It is sectional drawing which expands and shows the 1st drainage part.
- 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a pump 15.
- FIG. 2 is a side view showing an injection nozzle 16.
- FIG. It is a front view which expands and shows the injection port 16a of the injection nozzle 16.
- FIG. It is a rear view which shows the foodstuff cleaning apparatus 10 of this Embodiment.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the flow of the cleaning liquid and the food material 50 in the first storage space 17 of the main tank 11, particularly the container 20.
- 3 is a block diagram illustrating a control mechanism of the food cleaning apparatus 10.
- FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the washing
- FIG. 3 It is a top view of the foodstuff cleaning apparatus 10a seen from the upper direction of FIG. 3 is a front view showing an overflow filter 108.
- FIG. FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of the overflow filter 108 as viewed from the section line XVI-XVI in FIG. 15. It is a side view which shows the inversion operation
- FIG. 3 It is sectional drawing which simplifies and shows the foodstuff cleaning apparatus 10c of other embodiment of this invention. It is a top view of the foodstuff cleaning apparatus 10c seen from the upper direction of FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a configuration of a circulation unit 307. FIG.
- FIG. 1 is a side view showing a food cleaning apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a front view showing the food cleaning device 10.
- FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the food cleaning device 10.
- 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along section line S4-S4 in FIG.
- the food cleaning device 10 includes a main tank 11, a cleaning liquid supply unit 12, a sub tank 13, a liquid introduction unit 14, a pump 15, and an injection nozzle 16.
- the main tank 11 is provided with a first accommodation space 17, a lid 18 and a first drain 19.
- the first storage space 17 is provided to be opened upward, and a bottomed cylindrical container 20 in which a plurality of through holes 40 are formed is detachably stored, and stores a cleaning liquid.
- the through-hole 40 of the container 20 is formed to have a size that prevents the food contained in the container 20 from passing through and allows a foreign substance attached to the food to pass through.
- Ingredients are so-called cut vegetables obtained by cutting leafy vegetables such as cabbage and lettuce to about 5 cm ⁇ 5 cm, and are intended for foods that require high efficiency and a high foreign matter removal rate without reducing the texture. .
- the main tank 18 is formed based on the shape of the container 20 to be accommodated in the first accommodation space 17, and the container 20 is accommodated in the first accommodation space 17 in the first accommodation space 17 of the main tank 18.
- a gap 41 is formed between the facing side portion and the inner surface of the bottom portion, facing the outer surface of the side wall and the bottom wall of the container 20 and having a slight space ⁇ L, for example, 5 mm or more and 15 mm or less.
- the lid 18 is provided in the upper part of the main tub 11, and is horizontally extending over a closed position P1 that fits into the container 20 accommodated in the first accommodating space 17 from above and an open position P2 that opens the first accommodating space upward. It can be opened and closed by angular displacement around the axis.
- the lid 18 is formed so that the peripheral edge protrudes downward from the remaining portion in a state where the lid 18 is disposed at the closed position P1.
- FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the first drainage unit 19.
- the first drainage part 19 is provided in the bottom part 11 a of the main tank 11 and discharges the cleaning liquid stored in the first accommodation space 17.
- the first drainage unit 19 includes a drainage channel 21, a valve 22, and a solenoid 23.
- the drainage channel 21 includes a first drainage pipe 42a having a valve seat 43, a second drainage pipe 42b, a third drainage pipe 42c, and a fourth drainage pipe 42d.
- Such a drainage channel 21 opens at the bottom 11a of the main tank 11 with the first storage space 17 facing upward, and connects the first storage space 17 and the outer space.
- the valve 22 has a valve portion 22a that can contact the valve seat 43 of the first drain pipe 42a connected to the bottom portion 11a of the main tank 11 over the entire circumference.
- the valve portion 22a realized by the on-off valve is made of a polymer resin having elasticity such as silicon rubber, and is formed in a substantially truncated cone shape whose diameter increases toward the upper side.
- the valve 22 has a shut-off position in which the valve portion 22a is seated in contact with the bottom portion 11a of the main tub 11 over the entire circumference, and the first storage space 17 and the outer space are shut off via the first drainage portion 19;
- the portion 22 a is separated from the valve seat 43 and can be displaced in the vertical direction by the solenoid 23 over a communication position where the first storage space 17 and the outer space communicate with each other via the first drainage portion 19.
- the solenoid 23 is realized by an electromagnetic solenoid having a push rod 23a that is displaced in the vertical direction.
- the push rod 23a In a state where power is not supplied to the solenoid 23, the push rod 23a is in a retracted state, and at this time, the push rod 23a and the valve 22 are separated from each other. At this time, the valve 22 is disposed at the blocking position.
- the push rod 23a When electric power is supplied to the solenoid 23, the push rod 23a is extended, and the push rod 23a is pressed against the valve 22 via the substantially cylindrical pressing body 23b to push the valve 22 upward. At this time, the valve 22 is disposed in the open position.
- the valve 22 disposed at the communication position is displaced downward due to its own weight by the valve body 22a and is disposed at the blocking position.
- the cleaning liquid supply unit 12 supplies cleaning water and sterilizing liquid, which are cleaning liquids, to the main tank 11.
- the cleaning liquid supply unit 12 includes a cleaning water supply unit 24 that is connected to the water supply and is supplied with the cleaning liquid, and a sterilizing liquid supply unit 25 that is supplied with a sterilizing liquid containing a sterilizing component such as chlorine.
- the cleaning water supply unit 24 is provided with a first valve 24 a that switches between supply and non-supply of the cleaning liquid to the main tank 11.
- the sterilizing liquid supply unit 25 is provided with a second valve 25 a that switches between supply and non-supply of the sterilizing liquid to the main tank 11.
- the first and second valves 24a and 25a are realized by, for example, electromagnetic open / close valves, and are configured to be opened for a predetermined time to adjust a cleaning liquid containing a concentration of bactericide suitable for food.
- the sub tank 13 is disposed adjacent to the main tank 11.
- the sub tank 13 is provided with a second accommodation space 26 and a second drainage portion 27.
- the second storage space 26 stores a cleaning liquid.
- the second drainage unit 27 is provided at the bottom of the sub tank 13 and discharges the cleaning liquid in the second storage space 26.
- the configuration and operation of the second drainage section 27 are the same as those of the first drainage section 19 shown in FIG.
- the liquid introduction part 14 is provided in the upper part of the main tank 11 and the upper part of the sub tank 13.
- the liquid introduction part 14 includes a water introduction path 28 and a filter part 29.
- the water conduit 28 is provided in the upper part of the main tank 11, and guides the cleaning liquid overflowing from the first storage space 17 of the main tank 11 to the second storage space 26 of the sub tank 13.
- the filter unit 29 is realized by, for example, a mesh-like cloth and is provided so as to cover the upper part of the sub tank 13, and separates foreign matters such as insects and dust from the cleaning liquid overflowing from the first storage space 17 of the main tank 11. To do.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the pump 15.
- the pump 15 is realized by a submersible pump, and includes a motor 30, a conductive wire 31, an impeller 32, and a casing 33.
- the motor 30 is realized by, for example, an AC motor, and the rotor 30a is rotated by the electric power supplied via the conductive wire 31, and the main shaft 30b connected to the rotor 30a is rotated.
- the impeller 32 is realized by a centrifugal impeller, and is coaxially connected to the main shaft 30 b of the motor 30.
- the casing 33 holds the motor 30 and the impeller 32 therein. In the casing 33, a flow path 34 is formed for discharging the cleaning liquid sucked by the rotation of the impeller 32 to the outside.
- the flow path 34 extends along the radial direction of the impeller 32 along the axis of the main shaft 30 b of the motor 30.
- the flow path 34 further extends in parallel with the main shaft 30b of the motor 30 with a space therebetween. Both end portions of the flow path 34 face the outside of the casing 33.
- the pump 15 is disposed in the second accommodation space 26 of the sub tank 13.
- the suction port 34 a that is one end portion of the flow channel 34 faces the second drainage portion 27 of the sub tank 13 and the discharge port 34 b that is the other end portion of the flow channel 34 is in the second storage space 26. It arrange
- the suction port 34 a is immersed in the cleaning liquid.
- the impeller 32 also rotates, and the cleaning liquid in the vicinity of the suction port 34a is sucked by the suction force, guided to the flow path 34, and discharged from the discharge port 34b.
- FIG. 7 is a side view showing the injection nozzle 16.
- FIG. 8 is an enlarged front view showing the injection port 16 a of the injection nozzle 16.
- One end of the injection nozzle 16 is connected to the discharge port 34b of the pump 15 via a hose.
- the other end portion of the injection nozzle 16 has a diameter smaller than that of the remaining portion, and more specifically, is formed by opening an oval shape.
- the spray nozzle 16 is provided so as to penetrate the lid 18 in the thickness direction, and the cleaning liquid is sprayed between the bottom 20b and the side wall 20a of the container 20 in a state where the lid 18 is disposed at the closed position P1. To be arranged.
- the cleaning liquid stored in the sub tank 13 is guided to the main tank 11 in the container 20 while the container 20 is accommodated in the main tank 11 by the pump 15 and the injection nozzle 16 constituting the reflux injection unit. Be injected.
- the injection port 16a of the injection nozzle 16 may have a configuration in which the front shape is opened circularly as shown by the imaginary line 16b in FIG.
- various polygons such as a triangle, a quadrangle, a hexagon, and the like may be employed.
- FIG. 9A is a rear view showing the food cleaning apparatus 10 of the present embodiment
- FIG. 9B is a rear view showing the food cleaning apparatus 100 as a comparative example when the pump is provided outside the auxiliary tank 130.
- the pump 15 is arranged such that the flow path 34 in the casing 33 extends substantially vertically as shown in FIG.
- the cleaning liquid stored in the second storage space 26 is discharged by the drainage part 27, the cleaning liquid in the flow path 34 of the pump 15 is also discharged almost completely from the casing 33.
- the suction port 151 and the discharge port 152 of the pump 150 are arranged substantially horizontally, so that the flow path between the suction port 151 and the discharge port 152 is substantially horizontal. Therefore, even if all the cleaning liquid in the auxiliary tank 130 is discharged, there is a risk that the cleaning liquid remains in the pump 150 and the cleaning liquid in the pump 150 is deteriorated or germs are propagated. In the food cleaning device 10 according to the present embodiment, when the cleaning liquid in the main tank 11 and the sub tank 13 is completely discharged, the cleaning liquid in the pump 15 is also completely discharged. There is almost no risk of deterioration or propagation of germs.
- FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the flow of the cleaning liquid and the food material 50 in the first storage space 17 of the main tank 11, particularly the container 20.
- the cleaning liquid stored in the second storage space 26 of the sub tank 13 is supplied to the injection nozzle 16 by the pump 15 and is injected into the container 20 stored in the first storage space 17 of the main tank 11.
- the cleaning liquid from the injection nozzle 16 is directed in the direction between the side wall 20a and the bottom 20b of the container 20 farthest from the injection nozzle 16, more specifically, from the injection nozzle 16 to the side wall 20a.
- the food material 50 in the container 20 flows between the side wall 20a and the bottom 20b of the container 20 along the flow of the cleaning liquid indicated by the arrow f0.
- the cleaning liquid that has flowed in the vicinity between the side wall 20a and the bottom 20b of the container 20 flows upward along the side wall 20a of the container 20 indicated by the arrow f1, and along the bottom 20b of the container 20 indicated by the arrow f2. It is divided into a flow that goes almost horizontally.
- the food material 50 that has flowed along the flow of the cleaning liquid indicated by the arrow f1 rides the flow of the cleaning liquid indicated by the arrow f3, flows upward along the side wall 20a, and further flows into the flow of the cleaning liquid indicated by the arrow f4. It rides and flows from the side wall 20a toward the lid 18.
- the flow f4 of the cleaning liquid moving upward along the side wall 20a tends to rise beyond the height position of the stationary liquid surface 43 in the non-fluidized state where the cleaning liquid is not sprayed from the spray nozzle 16.
- the food material 50 does not leak from the container 20.
- the food material 50 that has flowed along the flow of the cleaning liquid indicated by the arrow f4 flows along the lid 18 toward the injection nozzle 16 along the flow of the cleaning liquid indicated by the arrow f5.
- the flow f5 toward the injection nozzle 16 along the lid portion 18 due to the attractive force caused by the injection flow f0 from the injection nozzle 16 causes the flow f6 toward the corner portion 20c between the side wall 20a and the bottom portion 20b of the container 20. Is generated.
- the food material 50 flows from the lid 18 toward the injection port 16a of the injection nozzle 16 along the flow of the cleaning liquid indicated by the arrow f6.
- the food material 50 that has flowed along the flow of the cleaning liquid indicated by the arrow f2 branched at the corner portion 20c flows along the bottom 20b in the substantially horizontal direction along the flow of the cleaning liquid indicated by the arrow f7. Furthermore, it rides on the flow of the cleaning liquid indicated by the arrow f8 rising from the corner portion 20d located below the injection nozzle 16, and flows from the bottom portion 20b toward the side wall 20a.
- the food material 50 that has flowed on the flow of the cleaning liquid indicated by the arrow f8 flows on the flow of the cleaning liquid indicated by the arrow f9 and flows toward the injection nozzle 16 along the side wall 20a.
- the flow f9 rising along the side wall 20a by the attractive force caused by the jet flow f0 from the jet nozzle 16 generates a flow f10 whose direction is changed in the direction along the jet flow f0 from the jet nozzle 16.
- the food 50 that has come from the side wall 20a and near the injection port 16a of the injection nozzle 16 on the flow of the cleaning liquid indicated by the arrow f10 is taken into the injection flow f0 and flows toward the corner portion 20c.
- the cleaning liquid when the cleaning liquid is a sterilizing liquid, the sterilizing liquid can be uniformly brought into contact with the surface of the food material 50.
- the sterilizing solution an aqueous sodium hypochlorite solution having a concentration of 200 ppm can be used.
- the injection port 16a of the injection nozzle 16 has an oval cross section formed in an oval shape, so that the cleaning liquid to be injected is between the side wall 20a and the bottom 20b of the container 20 from the injection nozzle 16.
- the fan 20 is diffused and sprayed in a fan shape along the plane FP extending in a direction inclined downward toward the corner portion 20c, so that the cleaning liquid can be largely fluidized in the container 20.
- a part of the cleaning liquid sprayed into the container 20 passes through the through hole 40 of the container 20, flows out into the gap 41, and overflows from the first accommodation space 17 as indicated by an arrow 11.
- the cleaning liquid overflowing from the first storage space 17 is guided to the water guide path 28 of the liquid guide section 14, flows out to the filter section 29 at the upper part of the sub-tank 13, and is filtered by the filter section 29 to remove foreign matters.
- the separated filtrate flows into the second storage space 26 of the sub-tank 13.
- the lid portion 18 is fitted into the container 20 from above, the food material 50 does not leak from the container 20.
- FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the food cleaning apparatus 10.
- the food cleaning apparatus 10 further includes a liquid level sensor 35, a timer 36, an operation panel 37, and a control unit 38.
- the liquid level sensor 35 is provided in the sub tank 13, detects whether or not the liquid level in the second storage space 26 of the sub tank 13 is equal to or higher than a predetermined liquid level that is a predetermined liquid level, and controls a detection signal.
- Part 38 is given.
- the specified liquid level is equal to or higher than the liquid level at which the suction port 34a of the pump 15 disposed in the second storage space 26 of the sub-tank 13 is immersed in the cleaning liquid, and the cleaning liquid in the first storage space 17 of the main tank 13 Below the liquid level.
- the timer 36 measures time and gives a time signal indicating time to the control unit 38.
- the operation panel 37 is operated by the operator to input various information and displays various information.
- the control unit 38 can control the food cleaning apparatus 10 in an integrated manner, for example, by a computer including a central processing unit (Central Processing Unit; abbreviated CPU), ROM (Read Only Memory), and RAM (Random Access Memory). It may be realized.
- the operation panel may be realized by a liquid crystal display device in which a sheet switch such as a touch panel is attached to the display surface.
- the liquid level sensor 35 may be realized by a float type liquid level sensor, for example.
- the timer 36 may be realized by a crystal oscillator, for example.
- FIG. 12A and FIG. 12B are flowcharts showing a cleaning procedure of the food in the food cleaning device 10.
- step s0 with the valves 22 of the first and second drainage sections 19 and 27 opened, the operator stores the food 50 to be cleaned in the container 20, and the container 20 is stored in the first tank 11 of the main tank 11.
- the lid 18 is placed in the closed position P1 and the start button SW of the operation panel 37 is pressed, the procedure for cleaning the food 50 is started and the process proceeds to step s1.
- step s1 the control unit 38 controls the valves 22 of the first drainage unit 19 and the second drainage unit 27 to close, and proceeds to step s2.
- step s2 the control unit 38 controls the cleaning water supply unit 24 to supply the cleaning liquid to the first storage space 17 of the main tank 11, and proceeds to step s3.
- step s3 the cleaning liquid is supplied to the first storage space 17 of the main tank 11, and the cleaning liquid overflowing from the first storage space 17 is guided to the second storage space 26 of the sub tank 13 by the liquid introduction part 14.
- step s3 the control unit 38 defines whether or not the liquid level sensor 35 has detected that the liquid level of the cleaning liquid in the second storage space 26 of the sub tank 13 is equal to or higher than a predetermined liquid level. The process is performed until it is detected that the liquid level is equal to or higher than the liquid level.
- step s4 the control unit 38 controls the cleaning water supply unit 24 to stop the supply of the cleaning liquid to the first storage space 17 of the main tank 11 and controls the pump 15 to supply power.
- the timer 36 is controlled to start timing, and the process proceeds to step s5.
- step s 4 the cleaning liquid in the second storage space 26 of the sub tank 13 is supplied to the injection nozzle 16 by the pump 15 and is injected into the container 20 of the first storage space 17 of the main tank 11.
- step s5 based on the time signal from the timer 36, the control unit 38 determines whether or not the predetermined time has elapsed until it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed, and determines that the predetermined time has elapsed. Then, it progresses to step s6.
- step s6 the control unit 38 controls to stop the supply of power to the pump 15 and controls the valves 22 of the first drainage unit 19 and the second drainage unit 27 to open, and then step s7. Proceed to
- step s7 the control unit 38 determines whether or not all the cleaning liquid has been discharged from the first storage space 17 of the main tank 11 and the second storage space 26 of the sub-tank 13. If it is determined that all the cleaning liquid has been discharged, the process proceeds to step s8.
- step s7 whether or not all the cleaning liquid has been discharged from the first storage space 17 of the main tank 11 and the second storage space 26 of the sub tank 13 is determined by the valves 22 of the first drainage section 19 and the second drainage section 27. Whether the drainage time measured in advance is stored in the RAM of the control unit 38, the stored drainage time is synchronized with the timing signal of the timer 36, and whether the drainage time has elapsed. You may judge by.
- the determination as to whether or not all of the cleaning liquid has been discharged from the first storage space 17 of the main tank 11 and the second storage space 26 of the sub-tank 13 has liquid passing through the first drainage section 19 and the second drainage section 27. It may be determined based on the detection of the sensor provided to detect whether or not.
- the sensor may be realized by an optical sensor such as a photo interrupter or a float type contact switch.
- step s8 the control unit 38 controls the valves 22 of the first drainage unit 19 and the second drainage unit 27 to close, and proceeds to step s9.
- step s9 the control unit 38 controls the sterilizing liquid supply unit 25 to supply the sterilizing liquid to the first storage space 17 of the main tank 11, and proceeds to step s10.
- step s9 the sterilizing liquid is supplied to the first storage space 17 of the main tank 11, and the sterilizing liquid overflowing from the first storage space 17 is guided to the second storage space 26 of the sub tank 13 by the liquid introduction part 14. It is burned.
- step s10 the control unit 38 determines whether or not the liquid level sensor 35 has detected that the liquid level of the sterilizing liquid in the second storage space 26 of the sub tank 13 is equal to or higher than a predetermined liquid level. The process is performed until it is detected that the liquid level is equal to or higher than the specified flow level.
- step s ⁇ b> 11 the control unit 38 controls the sterilizing liquid supply unit 25 to stop the supply of the sterilizing liquid to the first storage space 17 of the main tank 11 and controls the pump 15 to supply power.
- the timer 36 is controlled to start measuring, and the process proceeds to step s12.
- the sterilizing liquid in the second storage space 26 of the sub tank 13 is supplied to the injection nozzle 16 by the pump 15 and is injected into the container 20 of the first storage space 17 of the main tank 11.
- step s12 the control unit 38 determines whether or not the predetermined time has elapsed based on the time signal from the timer 36 until it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed, and determines that the predetermined time has elapsed. Then, the process proceeds to step s13.
- step s13 the control unit 38 controls the supply of power to the pump 15 to stop and controls the valves 22 of the first drainage unit 19 and the second drainage unit 27 to open, and then step s14. Proceed to
- step s14 the control unit 38 determines whether all the sterilizing liquid has been discharged from the first storage space 17 of the main tank 11 and the second storage space 26 of the sub tank 13, and determines that all of the sterilizing liquid has been discharged. If it is determined that all the sterilizing liquid has been discharged, the process proceeds to step s15.
- step s15 the control unit 38 controls the valves 22 of the first drainage unit 19 and the second drainage unit 27 to close, and proceeds to step s16.
- step s16 the control unit 38 controls the cleaning liquid supply unit 24 to supply the cleaning liquid to the first storage space 17 of the main tank 11, and proceeds to step s17.
- step s 3 the cleaning liquid is supplied to the first storage space 17 of the main tank 11, and the cleaning liquid overflowing from the first storage space 17 is guided to the second storage space 26 of the sub tank 13 by the liquid introduction part 14.
- step s17 the control unit 38 determines whether or not the liquid level sensor 35 has detected that the liquid level of the cleaning liquid in the second storage space 26 of the auxiliary tank 13 is equal to or higher than a predetermined liquid level. The process is performed until it is detected that the liquid level is equal to or higher than the liquid level.
- step s18 the control unit 38 controls the cleaning liquid supply unit 24 so as to stop the supply of the cleaning liquid to the first storage space 17 of the main tank 11, and controls the pump 15 to supply electric power and a timer. Control is performed so as to start the time measurement at 36, and the process proceeds to step s19.
- step s18 the cleaning liquid in the second storage space 26 of the sub tank 13 is supplied to the injection nozzle 16 by the pump 15 and is injected into the container 20 of the first storage space 17 of the main tank 11.
- step s19 based on the time signal from the timer 36, the control unit 38 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed until it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed, and determines that the predetermined time has elapsed. Then, the process proceeds to step s20.
- the specified time is in the range of, for example, 30 sec or more and 10 min or less, depending on the type, size, cut shape, hardness, temperature of the cleaning liquid, the amount of the object to be cleaned per batch, etc. Is set as appropriate. As an example, when the object to be cleaned is cut lettuce and the input amount is 5 kg, it is set to 30 sec to 1 min.
- step s20 the control unit 38 controls the supply of power to the pump 15 to stop, and controls to open the valves 22 of the first drainage unit 19 and the second drainage unit 27, and step s21. Proceed to
- step s21 the controller 38 determines whether or not all the cleaning liquid has been discharged from the first storage space 17 of the main tank 11 and the second storage space 26 of the sub tank 13 and is determined to have been discharged. If it is determined that all the cleaning liquid has been discharged, the process proceeds to step s22.
- step s22 the control unit 38 sounds a buzzer provided on the operation panel 37 to notify the operator that the cleaning of the food 50 has been completed, proceeds to step s23, and ends all procedures.
- the main tank 11 has a capacity of 60 liters to 120 liters of water, and uses 720 liters / hour to 1200 liters / hour, and cuts leeks, cabbage, lettuce, etc. at 10 kg / hour to 20 kg / hour. Vegetables can be washed.
- Table 1 is a table showing a comparison of the numbers of general viable bacteria and E. coli generated per gram of onion after washing onion sliced into 2 mm as ingredients with a hand washing and ingredient washing apparatus 10.
- Table 2 is a table showing cabbage cut into 1 mm widths as a food material by using a conventional cleaning device and the food material cleaning device 10 and comparing the numbers of general viable bacteria and Escherichia coli generated per gram of cabbage after cleaning. It is.
- the food washed by the food washing device 10 has a general viable count of less than 1/100 and the number of coliforms is 0 compared to hand washing and conventional washing devices, It can be confirmed that it has extremely good cleaning performance.
- the food is stored in the container 20, the container 20 is stored in the main tank 11, the lid 18 is disposed at the closed position, and the cleaning liquid supply unit 12 is stored.
- the cleaning liquid is supplied into the first storage space 17 of the main tank 11 until the cleaning liquid overflows from the first storage space 17 and is stored in the second storage space 26 of the sub tank 13.
- the cleaning liquid stored in the sub tank 13 is guided to the main tank 11 and sprayed into the container 20 by 16, the food 50 in the container 20 can be cleaned by the sprayed cleaning liquid.
- the cleaning liquid When the cleaning liquid is injected into the container 20 by the pump 15 and the injection nozzle 16, the cleaning liquid overflows from the first storage space 17, and the overflowing cleaning liquid is removed from the cleaning liquid by the liquid introduction unit 14. It is separated and guided to the second accommodation space 26 of the sub tank 13.
- the cleaning liquid circulates between the first storage space 17 of the main tank 11 and the second storage space 26 of the sub tank 13 by the pump 15, the injection nozzle 16, and the liquid introduction unit 14. 20 is used for cleaning the food 50 in the food, and the foreign matter detached from the food is removed. Therefore, the amount of the cleaning liquid used for cleaning can be reduced as compared with the case where the cleaning liquid is discarded immediately after the cleaning liquid is used for cleaning. In addition, the cleaning liquid can be kept in a state suitable for cleaning as much as possible.
- the first drainage part 19 of the main tank 11 and the second drainage part 27 of the subtank 13 discharge the cleaning liquid in the first storage space 17 of the main tank 11 and the second storage space 26 of the subtank 13. Then, the cleaning liquid is again supplied to the main tank 11 by the cleaning liquid supply unit 12 and the cleaning of the food 50 in the container 20 is repeated, so that the foreign matters attached to the food 50 can be more reliably removed.
- a plurality of through holes 40 are formed in the container 20 in a dispersed manner, and a gap 41 is formed between the main tank 11 and the container 20, so that the upward flow along the side wall 20 a is formed in the container 20.
- the horizontal flow along the bottom 20b promotes the stirring and collision of the food, which is the object to be cleaned, and quickly discharges foreign matters such as insects and dust separated from the food to the liquid introduction unit 28, Foreign matter can be removed from the flowing cleaning liquid, and reattachment of the foreign matter to the object to be cleaned can be prevented.
- FIG. 13 is a simplified cross-sectional view showing a food cleaning apparatus 10a according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 14 is a plan view of the food cleaning device 10a viewed from above in FIG.
- the overlapping description is abbreviate
- the food cleaning device 10a according to the present embodiment includes a container 102 having a plurality of through holes 101 dispersed therein, a concave section 102, a first storage space 103a in which the container 102 is stored, a main tank 103, and a main tank.
- a sub tank 104 having a second storage space 104a for storing the cleaning liquid overflowing from the main tank 103, and guiding the cleaning liquid overflowing from the main tank 103 to the sub tank 104, and from the cleaning liquid
- a liquid introduction part 105 for separating the liquid a reflux injection part 109 for introducing the cleaning liquid stored in the sub tank 104 to the main tank 103 and injecting it into the first storage space 103a, and an opening 107 for defining the opening 106 of the container 102.
- an overflow filter 108 detachably provided.
- the reflux injection unit 109 includes a pump 110 that sucks the cleaning liquid in the second storage space 104a of the auxiliary tank 104 from the suction port and discharges it from the discharge port, and a plurality of spray nozzles 115.
- the jets of the cleaning liquid jetted from the jet nozzles 115 in the direction of arrow B are discharged from the jet nozzles 115a to 115f (generally, the suffixes a to f are omitted and indicated as the numeral “115”).
- the cleaning liquid is sprayed in the direction of arrow B into the first storage space 103a of the main tank 103, and the cleaning liquid stored in the first storage space 103a flows largely in the container 102 as indicated by arrows A1 and A2.
- a large relative speed difference is generated in the cleaning liquid for the individual ingredients in the container 102, and the cleaning effect can be enhanced.
- the container 102 is provided so that the cross section seen from the side shown in FIG. 13 is concave, more specifically, a U-shaped peripheral wall 111 and both ends of the peripheral wall 111 in the axial direction (perpendicular to the plane of FIG. 13). It has a pair of side walls 112 and 113.
- a plurality of through holes 114 having an inner diameter of 2.0 mm ⁇ are formed dispersed in a lattice pattern at intervals of 3.0 mm.
- a plurality of water passage holes 117 are formed at one end in the circumferential direction of the peripheral wall 111 so as to face each injection nozzle 115 in the horizontal direction.
- a gap 108 similar to that described above is formed between the container 102 and the main tank 103, and a part of the flow that flows out through the through-hole 114 of the container 102 escapes through this gap 108.
- the flow that disturbs the jet flow from the nozzle 115 can be eliminated, the jet flow can be suppressed and rectified, and the entire flow can be made constant flow A1, A2, B.
- the food material can be largely fluidized, stirred without damaging a large amount of food material, and a high detergency can be realized.
- FIG. 15 is a front view showing the overflow filter 108.
- FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of the overflow filter 108 as viewed from the section line XVI-XVI in FIG.
- the overflow filter 108 is disposed in parallel with a center interval ⁇ L11 of about 10 to 20 mm in the horizontal direction perpendicular to the spray direction B of the cleaning liquid sprayed from each spray nozzle 115 which is the left and right direction in FIG.
- a plurality of filter rods 120 made of a rod-shaped member having a diameter of about 2.5 to 3.5 mm ⁇ , a longitudinal plate-shaped mounting member 121 to which one end portion on the proximal end side of each filter rod 120 is fixed by welding, for example,
- a pair of engagement pieces 122a and 122b fixed by welding, for example, are provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the member 121.
- Such overflow filter 108 may be made of stainless steel.
- Each filter rod 120 is composed of a round bar made of stainless steel, and is formed by bending in a substantially L shape.
- the attachment member 121 and the engagement pieces 122a and 122b are made of a stainless steel plate.
- Each of the engagement pieces 122a and 122b is connected to a rising portion 123 that is fixed to the mounting member 121 vertically, and is bent and connected to the rising portion 123 so as to extend in parallel to the mounting member 121, and a tip portion projects from the mounting member 121.
- parallel portions 124 are also be used to a rising portion 123 that is fixed to the mounting member 121 vertically, and is bent and connected to the rising portion 123 so as to extend in parallel to the mounting member 121, and a tip portion projects from the mounting member 121.
- parallel portions 124 are also be formed of a round bar made of stainless steel, and is formed by bending in a substantially L shape.
- the attachment member 121 and the engagement pieces 122a and 122b are made of a stainless steel plate.
- each engagement piece 122a, 122b and the attachment member 121 Between the parallel portion 124 of each engagement piece 122a, 122b and the attachment member 121, one side portion on the injection nozzle 115 side of the opening 107 of the container 102 is fitted and engaged, and the overflow filter 108 is engaged with the container 102.
- the opening 107 is detachably provided.
- Each filter rod 110 protrudes upward from the opening 107 and is spaced apart with a gap ⁇ L12 that prevents the passage of food and allows the passage of the cleaning liquid.
- the overflow filter 108 Since such an overflow filter 108 is provided in the container 102, a part of the stirring flows A1 and A2 generated by the jet B of the cleaning liquid jetted from each jet nozzle 115 is indicated by an arrow C. From the opening 107 of the container 102, the overflow filter 108 is passed to the liquid introduction part 105 (overflow), and only the cleaning liquid containing foreign matters is guided to the liquid introduction part 105 without causing the food material to flow out of the container 102. The cleaning liquid from which the water has been removed can be cleaned in a short time while being circulated by the auxiliary tank 104 and the reflux injection unit 109.
- FIG. 17 is a side view showing the inversion operation of the container 102 of the food cleaning apparatus 10a.
- the food cleaning device 10a includes a storage position P11 in which the container 102 is accommodated in the first storage space 103a of the main tank 103 so that the opening 106 faces upward, and the first storage space 103a in which the opening of the container 102 faces laterally. Further included is a reversing drive unit 125 that angularly displaces the container 102 around the horizontal axis L3 across the discharge position P12 disposed outside.
- the reverse drive unit 125 includes a double-action pneumatic cylinder 130 having a piston rod 129 having a stroke ST, and a support shaft 131 fixed to the upper part of one side wall of the sub tank 104 perpendicularly (that is, horizontally) to the one side wall.
- a swing lever 133 whose base end portion is fitted to the support shaft 131 so as to be rotatable around a horizontal axis L4, and the tip end portion of the piston rod 129 is connected to the free end portion by a first pin 132;
- the first link member 134 is fixed to the base end of the swing lever 133, and one end is connected to the other end of the first link member 134 so as to be rotatable about an axis parallel to the axis L4.
- the second link member 135 includes a pair of link pieces 135a and 135b and a shaft coupling 135c that connects the link pieces 135a and 135b so as to be movable in a direction approaching / separating from each other on a common axis.
- the shaft coupling 135c includes a pair of nuts 138 and 139 that are fixed to one end portion of the link pieces 135a and 135b on the side close to each other by welding or the like, and a bolt 140 that is screwed to the nuts 138 and 139.
- the reversal angle ⁇ around the axis L3 of 102 is configured to be adjusted so that the food material in the container 102 can be reliably discharged in the direction of the arrow D.
- the lower end of the double-acting pneumatic cylinder 130 is connected to a bracket 141 fixed to a horizontal installation surface such as a factory floor by bolts and nuts so as to be rotatable around an axis L5 by a pin 142, and the reaction force of the container 102 Configured to support.
- a bracket 141 fixed to a horizontal installation surface such as a factory floor by bolts and nuts so as to be rotatable around an axis L5 by a pin 142, and the reaction force of the container 102 Configured to support.
- the above-described axes L1 to L5 are parallel to each other.
- FIG. 18 is a side view showing a simplified food cleaning apparatus 10b according to still another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 19 is a plan view of the food cleaning apparatus 10b as viewed from above in FIG.
- a subtank, the reflux injection part containing a pump, a liquid introduction part, and a control part, duplication is avoided and description is abbreviate
- the food cleaning apparatus 10b includes three main tanks 202a, 202b, and 202c having three containers 200a, 200b, and 200c and first storage spaces 201a, 201b, and 201c that can store the containers 200a to 200c, respectively.
- sub-tanks 204a, 204b, 204c which are arranged adjacent to each of the main tanks 202a to 202c and are provided with second storage spaces 203a, 203b, 203c for storing cleaning liquid, respectively, and two downstream main tanks
- the liquids overflowing from the first storage spaces 201a and 201b of 202a and 202b are guided to the second storage spaces 203a to 203c of the sub-tanks 204a to 204c, and liquid guide portions 205a, 205b, and 205c that separate foreign substances from the cleaning liquid;
- the cleaning liquid stored in the auxiliary tanks 204a to 204c is guided to the main tanks 202a to 202c, and the second Reflux injection parts 206a, 206b, 206c for injecting into one storage space 201a-201c, and overflow filters 207a, 207b, 207c provided detachably on the downstream side edge portions of the openings of the containers 200a-200c, respectively.
- reversal drive units 209a, 209b, and 209c that angularly displace the containers 200a to 200c in the directions of arrows E1 and E2 around the reciprocal axes 208a, 208b, and 208c.
- the food cleaning apparatus 10b of the present embodiment is the same as the food cleaning apparatus 10a of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 13 to 17 in order to carry out the steps of rough cleaning, sterilization cleaning, and rinse cooling.
- the main tank which is arranged adjacent to the machine and overflows from the main tanks 202b and 202c in the sterilization cleaning process and the rinsing cooling process is subjected to rough cleaning through a water conduit 214 which constitutes a part of the liquid transfer parts 205a to 205c. It returns to 202a and is used for rough cleaning.
- gaps 210a to 210c of ⁇ L 5 mm or more and 15 mm or less are formed between the containers 200a to 200c and the main tanks 202a to 202c.
- the cleaning liquid is pushed out together with foreign substances from the through holes 212a, 212b, 212c of the containers 200a-200c into the gaps 210a-210c by the dynamic pressure generated by the injection nozzles 211a, 211b, 211c provided in the reflux injection sections 206a-206c. Is done.
- the cleaning liquid pushed into the gaps 210a to 210c is guided to the low pressure areas 213a, 213b, and 213c behind the nozzles generated by the injection of the cleaning liquid from the injection nozzles 211a to 211c, and most of the cleaning liquid is flowing as a result of the injection.
- Each container 200a-200c flows as indicated by an arrow F, and the remainder overflows the main tanks 202b and 202c as indicated by an arrow G and is discharged to the water conduit 214.
- the cleaning liquid in the main tank 202a for rough cleaning arranged on the most upstream side has more foreign matters than the cleaning liquid in the main tanks 202b and 202c on the downstream side, and sand, earth, etc. having a higher specific gravity than the cleaning liquid. Since it is almost, it is discharged
- FIG. 20 is a timing chart for explaining the operation of the food cleaning apparatus 10b.
- FIG. 20 (1) shows the position of the container 200a of the cleaning unit 10b1 used for rough cleaning
- FIG. 20 (2) shows the position of the container 200b of the cleaning unit 10b2 used for sterilization cleaning
- FIG. The position of the container 200c of the cleaning unit 10b3 used for rinsing cooling is shown.
- a start button provided in a control device (not shown) is pressed at time t1
- the containers 200a to 200c of all the cleaning units 10b1 to 10b3 are cleaned for rough cleaning from the storage positions stored in the main tanks 202a to 202c.
- Only the container 200a of the unit 10b1 and the container 200c of the cleaning unit 10b3 for rinsing cooling are angularly driven to the take-out position by the inversion driving units 209a and 209c and maintained for the time W1, and then returned to the storage position at time t2.
- This time W1 is set to 30 sec to 60 sec, for example. In this way, the food in the container 200a after the rough cleaning is discharged to the container 200b for sterilization cleaning, and the food in the container 200c after the rinsing cooling is discharged to the outside and discharged.
- the sterilization cleaning container 200b is angularly driven from the storage position to the take-out position by the reversal drive unit 209b, and the sterilized cleaning food is rinsed and cooled. It is paid out to the container 200c and returned to the accommodation position at time t4 after time W3 from time t2.
- the coarse cleaning containers 200a and 200c are angularly driven again from the storage position to the extraction position at the time t5, and are held at the extraction positions over the time W1, and are stored in the containers 200a and 200c.
- the food material is dispensed into the bucket 216, and the containers 200a and 200c are returned from the removal position to the accommodation position at time t6 in the same manner as described above.
- Each container 200a, 200c and container 200b repeat the same operation as described above, and a large amount of food is continuously washed.
- FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a food cleaning apparatus 10c according to still another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 22 is a plan view of the food cleaning device 10c as seen from above in FIG.
- omitted and duplication is abbreviate
- the food cleaning apparatus 10c of this embodiment has a first storage space 301 for storing a cleaning liquid, a longitudinal box-shaped main tank 300 extending in one direction, and a width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction on the horizontal plane of the main tank 300
- the cleaning liquid overflowing from the one storage space 301 is guided to the second storage spaces 302a to 302c of the sub-tanks 303a to 303c, and a liquid introduction section 305 that separates foreign substances from the cleaning liquid, a reflux injection section 306, and a circulation section 307 including.
- the reflux injection unit 306 includes a suction port and a discharge port for the cleaning liquid, and pumps 308a, 308b, which discharge the cleaning liquid in the second storage space 302 of the sub-tanks 303a to 303c from the suction port and discharge it from the discharge port. 308c, injection nozzles 309a, 309b, 309c for injecting the cleaning liquid discharged from the discharge ports of the pumps 308a to 308c into the first storage space 301, and one end in the longitudinal direction of the main tank 300.
- a rectangular rectifying plate 315 formed along a lower inner wall of each of the injection nozzles 309a to 309c and formed with a plurality of through holes 314 dispersed therein, and an unloading conveyor for unloading food materials upward from the first accommodation space 301 310.
- the main tank 300, the sub tanks 303a to 303c, the liquid introduction part 305, the partition body 311, the screw 313, and the current plate 315 are made of, for example, stainless steel.
- FIG. 23 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the circulation unit 307.
- the circulation portion 307 is provided at the bottom of the main tank 300 elongated in one direction, and is formed between the main tank 300 by the partition body 311 and the partition body 311 having a reverse U-shaped cross section extending in the longitudinal direction.
- a screw 313 disposed in a region on the other end side in the longitudinal direction of the flow path 312 having both ends open, a motor 318 having an output shaft 317 to which the screw 313 is fixed at the tip, and a main tank through which the output shaft 317 passes.
- a bearing body 316 that is provided on the side wall portion 300 and supports the output shaft 317 in a watertight manner.
- the bearing body 316 is joined to the lower part of the side plate at the other end in the longitudinal direction of the main tank 300 by welding and has a shaft member 319 through which the output shaft 317 is inserted, and a shaft hole of the fixed member 320.
- a holder 325 that holds the member 323 in a state in which the member 323 is fitted in the fitting hole 324, and the holder 325 is pressed in a direction close to the fixing member 320 in a state of being in contact with one end surface in the axial direction of the holder 325.
- An annular pressing ring 326 to be fixed, and a plurality of bolts 327 inserted through the pressing ring 326 and the holder 325 and screwed to the fixing member 320 are included.
- One end in the longitudinal direction of the partition wall body 311 is opened to form an opening 328a and is disposed below the carry-out conveyor 310, and the other end in the longitudinal direction of the partition wall body 311 is formed with an opening 328b that faces upward. Is done.
- a sleeve 329 is welded and fixed to the presser ring 326.
- Bearings 330 and 331 for supporting the output shaft 317 are provided at both ends in the axial direction of the sleeve 329, and a mounting flange 332 to which the motor 318 is attached is fixed to one end in the axial direction of the sleeve 329 by welding. Is done.
- Each of the bearings 330 and 331 is realized by a radial bearing.
- the cleaning liquid stored outside the partition wall 311 in the main tank 300 is moved from the other end in the longitudinal direction of the main tank 300 (the end on the left side of the food supply side in FIG. 21) to one end in the longitudinal direction (in FIG. 21).
- the circulation part 307 configured in this way, the cleaning liquid stored in the main tank 300 is sucked from one end part in the longitudinal direction of the main tank 300 and discharged from the other end part in the longitudinal direction of the main tank 300 through the flow path 312. Then, the cleaning liquid in the main tank 300 is moved in the direction of arrow F, and the food can be cleaned and conveyed while flowing the cleaning liquid by the jet flow from the jet nozzles 309a to 309c, and discharged to the discharge conveyor 310.
- the cleaning liquid in the main tank 300 is removed from the flow that disturbs the injection flow of the injection nozzles 309a to 309c.
- the flow in the direction of the arrow G can be rectified, and the entire flow can be made into a constant large flow.
- the food material can be flowed greatly, and a large amount of food material can be agitated without damage, thereby achieving high detergency.
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食材が収容され、複数の透孔が分散して形成されるとともに開口部を有する有底筒状の容器であって、前記主槽との間に隙間が形成されるように、前記主槽に収容される容器と、
前記主槽に洗浄液を供給する供給部と、
前記主槽に隣接して配置され、洗浄液を貯留する第2収容空間が設けられる副槽と、
前記主槽の第1収容空間から溢れ出た洗浄液を、前記第2収容空間に導く導液部と、
前記副槽に貯留される洗浄液を、前記第1収容空間内に噴射する還流噴射部であって、
洗浄液の吸込み口と吐出し口とを有し、前記第2収容空間内の洗浄液を吸込み口から吸込んで吐出し口から吐出するポンプと、
前記ポンプの吐出し口から吐出される洗浄液を、前記第1収容空間に噴射する噴射ノズルとを備える還流噴射部と、を含むことを特徴とする食材洗浄装置である。
前記主槽の第1収容空間内に設けられ、複数の透孔が分散して形成される整流板と、
前記主槽に洗浄液を供給する供給部と、
前記主槽に隣接して配置され、洗浄液を貯留する第2収容空間が設けられる副槽と、
前記主槽の第1収容空間から溢れ出た洗浄液を、前記第2収容空間に導く導液部と、
前記副槽に貯留される洗浄液を、第1収容空間内に噴射する還流噴射部であって、
洗浄液の吸込み口と吐出し口とを有し、前記第2収容空間内の洗浄液を吸込み口から吸込んで吐出し口から吐出するポンプと、
前記ポンプの吐出し口から吐出される洗浄液を、前記主槽の長手方向に水平面上で垂直な幅方向一側部から幅方向他側部に向かって噴射する噴射ノズルとを備える還流噴射部と、
前記主槽の長手方向一端部から前記第1収容空間に貯留される洗浄液を取込み、前記主槽の長手方向他端部から前記取込んだ洗浄液を前記第1収容空間に排出する循環部と、を含むことを特徴とする食材洗浄装置である。
図1は、本発明の実施の一形態の食材洗浄装置10を示す側面図である。図2は、食材洗浄装置10を示す正面図である。図3は、食材洗浄装置10を示す平面図である。図4は、図2の切断面線S4-S4から見た断面図である。食材洗浄装置10は、主槽11、洗浄液供給部12、副槽13、導液部14、ポンプ15および噴射ノズル16を含んで構成される。
11 主槽
12 洗浄液供給部
13 副槽
14 導液部
15 ポンプ
16 噴射ノズル
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- 洗浄液を貯留する第1収容空間が上方に開放して設けられる主槽と、
食材が収容され、複数の透孔が分散して形成されるとともに開口部を有する有底筒状の容器であって、前記主槽との間に隙間が形成されるように、前記主槽に収容される容器と、
前記主槽に洗浄液を供給する供給部と、
前記主槽に隣接して配置され、洗浄液を貯留する第2収容空間が設けられる副槽と、
前記主槽の第1収容空間から溢れ出た洗浄液を、前記第2収容空間に導く導液部と、
前記副槽に貯留される洗浄液を、前記第1収容空間内に噴射する還流噴射部であって、
洗浄液の吸込み口と吐出し口とを有し、前記第2収容空間内の洗浄液を吸込み口から吸込んで吐出し口から吐出するポンプと、
前記ポンプの吐出し口から吐出される洗浄液を、前記第1収容空間に噴射する噴射ノズルとを備える還流噴射部と、を含むことを特徴とする食材洗浄装置。 - 前記容器の開口部に、該開口部から上方に突出して設けられ、前記容器から前記副槽への食材の通過を阻止し、かつ洗浄液の通過を許容する越流フィルタを、さらに含むことを特徴とする請求項1記載の食材洗浄装置。
- 前記越流フィルタは、前記容器の開口部に着脱可能であることを特徴とする請求項2記載の食材洗浄装置。
- 前記容器が前記主槽の第1収容空間に収容された収容位置と、前記容器が前記第1収容空間の外部へ取出された取出位置とにわたって、前記容器を水平な軸線まわりに角変位させる反転駆動部を、さらに含むことを特徴とする請求項1~3のいずれか1つに記載の食材洗浄装置。
- 洗浄液を貯留する第1収容空間が上方に開放して設けられ、前記第1収容空間が一方向に延びる長手の箱状体から成る主槽と、
前記主槽の第1収容空間内に設けられ、複数の透孔が分散して形成される整流板と、
前記主槽に洗浄液を供給する供給部と、
前記主槽に隣接して配置され、洗浄液を貯留する第2収容空間が設けられる副槽と、
前記主槽の第1収容空間から溢れ出た洗浄液を、前記第2収容空間に導く導液部と、
前記副槽に貯留される洗浄液を、第1収容空間内に噴射する還流噴射部であって、
洗浄液の吸込み口と吐出し口とを有し、前記第2収容空間内の洗浄液を吸込み口から吸込んで吐出し口から吐出するポンプと、
前記ポンプの吐出し口から吐出される洗浄液を、前記主槽の長手方向に水平面上で垂直な幅方向一側部から幅方向他側部に向かって噴射する噴射ノズルとを備える還流噴射部と、
前記主槽の長手方向一端部から前記第1収容空間に貯留される洗浄液を取込み、前記主槽の長手方向他端部から前記取込んだ洗浄液を前記第1収容空間に排出する循環部と、を含むことを特徴とする食材洗浄装置。 - 前記主槽の前記長手方向一端部に設けられ、前記第1収容空間から上方に食材を搬出する搬出コンベアをさらに含むことを特徴とする請求項5記載の食材洗浄装置。
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