WO2022209981A1

WO2022209981A1 - Food processing device, food processing method, and food producing method

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Publication number: WO2022209981A1
Application number: PCT/JP2022/012401
Authority: WO
Inventors: 義人藤森; 亮松井; 秀史上原
Original assignee: 株式会社ニチレイフーズ
Priority date: 2021-03-29
Filing date: 2022-03-17
Publication date: 2022-10-06
Also published as: JPWO2022209981A1

Abstract

A food processing device according to the present invention includes: a first rotary shaft capable of rotating in a first direction about a first rotation axis; multiple first processing members coupled to the first rotary shaft and extending along the first rotation axis; a second rotary shaft capable of rotating in a second direction, which is opposite to the first direction, about a second rotation axis; and multiple second processing members coupled to the second rotary shaft and extending along the second rotation axis. The second processing members are arranged so as to overlap at least some of the first processing member when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the first rotation axis. The first processing members and the second processing members are adjacent to each other and rotate without touching each other.

Description

Food processing apparatus, food processing method, and food manufacturing method

The present disclosure relates to food processing equipment, food processing methods, and food manufacturing methods.

A method and an apparatus for freezing cooked rice so that individual grains of rice are loosened are known (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 3762832

When a food consisting of a plurality of ingredients that are bonded to each other is separated into individual ingredients, by keeping the shape of each ingredient in a desired shape, the beauty of the ingredients can be maintained and the taste such as texture can be improved. It is advantageous because it can be maintained.

The present disclosure has been made in consideration of such points, and aims to provide a food processing apparatus, a food processing method, and a food manufacturing method that can reduce damage to food.

One aspect of the present disclosure is a food processing apparatus that processes food, comprising: a first rotating shaft rotatable in a first direction about a first rotating axis; a plurality of first processing members extending along a rotation axis; a second rotation shaft rotatable about the second rotation axis in a second direction opposite to the first direction; a plurality of second processing members connected and extending along the second axis of rotation, wherein the second processing members are arranged in the same direction as the first processing member when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the first rotation axis; It relates to a food processing apparatus, wherein the first processing member and the second processing member are arranged so as to overlap at least partly, and are adjacent to each other and rotate so as not to come into contact with each other.

Another aspect of the present disclosure is a food processing method for processing food, comprising rotating a plurality of first processing members extending along a first axis of rotation in a first direction; a plurality of second processing members extending in a direction opposite to the first direction and arranged so as to overlap at least a portion of the first processing member when viewed in a direction orthogonal to the first rotation axis; It relates to a food processing method comprising rotating in two directions and supplying food between the first processing member and the second processing member.

Another aspect of the present disclosure is a food manufacturing method for manufacturing food, comprising the steps of rotating a plurality of first processing members extending along a first rotation axis in a first direction; a plurality of second processing members extending in a direction opposite to the first direction and arranged so as to overlap at least a portion of the first processing member when viewed in a direction orthogonal to the first rotation axis; It relates to a food manufacturing method comprising a step of rotating in two directions and a step of supplying food between the first processing member and the second processing member.

According to the present disclosure, damage to food can be reduced.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a food processing apparatus according to one embodiment, showing the food processing apparatus attached to a support. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the food processing apparatus according to one embodiment, showing the food processing apparatus attached to a support. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the food processing apparatus according to one embodiment, showing the food processing apparatus removed from the support. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view (cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. 3) showing the food processing apparatus according to one embodiment. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view (cross-sectional view corresponding to section V in FIG. 4) showing the food processing apparatus according to one embodiment. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of the food processing apparatus according to one embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a food manufacturing method according to one embodiment. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a modification (first modification) of the food processing apparatus according to one embodiment. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view (cross-sectional view taken along line IX-IX in FIG. 8) showing a modification (first modification) of the food processing apparatus according to the embodiment. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a modification (second modification) of the food processing apparatus according to one embodiment. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a modification (third modification) of the food processing apparatus according to one embodiment.

The present embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 7 are diagrams showing this embodiment. The sizes and scales of the elements shown in each drawing do not necessarily correspond to the actual size and between drawings for convenience of illustration and understanding. However, those skilled in the art can clearly understand the configuration and effects of the elements shown in each drawing in view of the descriptions in this specification and claims.

In the following description, the terms "upper" and "lower" are based on the height direction (that is, the direction along the vertical direction where gravity acts). Also, the horizontal direction is a direction perpendicular to the height direction.

"Food" in the following embodiments includes one or more types of ingredients. Also, the "food" may include a plurality of foodstuffs bound together by being frozen. The specific type of each ingredient is not particularly limited. Thus, the foodstuff can include, for example, one or more of eggs, seafood, meat, beans, vegetables, fruits, grains such as rice, and other foodstuffs. Also, the size of the food material may be, for example, about 50 mm×80 mm×2.5 mm. Furthermore, if the food product contains a plurality of foodstuffs that are bound together by being frozen, the size of the food product may be, for example, about 200mm x 500mm x 50mm.

Food Processing Apparatus First, a food processing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. FIG. This food processing apparatus 1 processes food F (see FIG. 7).

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the food processing apparatus 1 includes a first rotating shaft 10, a plurality of first processing members 11 connected to the first rotating shaft 10, a second rotating shaft 20, a second and a plurality of second processing members 21 connected to the rotating shaft 20 . In addition, in the present embodiment, the food processing apparatus 1 includes a first connecting member 12 that connects the first rotating shaft 10 and the plurality of first processing members 11 to each other, a second rotating shaft 20 and a plurality of second processing members A second connecting member 22 that connects the member 21 to each other is further provided. In the illustrated example, the first rotating shaft 10 and the second rotating shaft 20 are each rotatably supported by the support 2 . In addition, it is preferable that the first rotating shaft 10 and the second rotating shaft 20 are configured to be detachable from the support 2 . As a result, the food processing apparatus 1 can be easily washed, and the hygiene of the food processing apparatus 1 can be maintained.

Next, the first rotating shaft 10, the first processing member 11, the first connecting member 12, the second rotating shaft 20, the second processing member 21 and the second connecting member 22 will be described in detail. Here, first, the first rotating shaft 10 will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the first rotation shaft 10 is configured to be rotatable in the first direction d1 about the first rotation axis Ax1. The first rotating shaft 10 is attached to a driving device (not shown), and rotates clockwise in FIGS. 3 and 4 . This drive may be, for example, a motor. The driving device is connected to a control device (not shown), and configured to rotate the first rotating shaft 10 according to a signal from the control device. Note that the rotation speed of the first rotating shaft 10 may be, for example, about 5 rpm or more and 1000 rpm or less.

Next, the first processed member 11 will be described. The plurality of first processing members 11 each extend along the first rotation axis Ax1. In this case, each first processing member 11 rotates such that the distance between it and any second processing member 21 is constantly changing. Therefore, it is possible to prevent excessive force from being continuously applied to the food F passing between the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21 .

Each first processing member 11 is composed of a round bar. That is, the first processed member 11 has a circular cross-sectional shape along the direction orthogonal to its longitudinal direction. The diameter of the first processing member 11 may be, for example, about 1 mm or more and 100 mm or less, depending on the size of the food F (or food material f (see FIG. 7)). The cross-sectional shape of the first processed member 11 along the direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction may be polygonal or elliptical. Moreover, the first processing member 11 may be configured by a plate-like member.

The plurality of first processing members 11 are arranged at regular intervals along the circumferential direction of the first rotating shaft 10 . In the illustrated example, eight first processing members 11 are provided. However, the number of the first processing members 11 is arbitrary, and can be appropriately changed depending on the shape of the food F or the food f. For example, the number of first processed members 11 may be 16 or 32.

A first opening S1 is formed between each first processing member 11, and one first opening S1 communicates with another first opening S1. In this case, no other member is interposed between the first processing members 11 . As a result, the food material f that has entered the region R1 (see FIG. 4) surrounded by the first processing member 11 through the first opening S1 is crushed by the first processing member 11, the second processing member 21, and other members. can be suppressed. In addition, the first openings S1 play a role of letting the food material f that has entered the region R1 through one of the first openings S1 escape from the region R1 through the other first openings S1. The width W1 of the first opening S1 (the distance between the outer surfaces of the first processing members 11 adjacent to each other) may be, for example, about 1.1 mm or more and 500 mm or less.

Such a first processing member 11 is connected to the first rotating shaft 10 via a pair of first connecting members 12 . Each of the first connecting members 12 protrudes in a radial direction (radial direction of the first rotating shaft 10) from the first main body portion 13 connected to the first rotating shaft 10 and the first main body portion 13, and is different from each other. and a plurality of first extensions 14 connected to the first processing member 11, respectively.

Of these, the first body portion 13 has a disk shape. The first rotating shaft 10 penetrates through the central portion of the first body portion 13, and together with the first rotating shaft 10, the first body portion 13 rotates about the first rotation axis Ax1 in the first direction d1. It is designed to In addition, in the illustrated example, the first rotating shaft 10 penetrates the first main body portion 13, but it is not limited to this. For example, the first rotating shaft 10 only needs to support the first connecting member 12 so that the first connecting member 12 can rotate together with the first rotating shaft 10. Although not shown, the first rotating shaft 10 does not have to penetrate the first body portion 13 . That is, the first rotating shaft 10 may be connected to each of the first connecting members 12 without interposing the first rotating shaft 10 between the pair of first connecting members 12 .

The first extending portion 14 has a substantially trapezoidal shape. In this embodiment, the first extension 14 serves as a gear tooth. That is, the first extending portion 14 is configured to rotate the second rotating shaft 20 connected to the second connecting member 22 described later by meshing with the second extending portion 24 described later.

Next, the second rotating shaft 20 will be explained. The second rotation shaft 20 is configured to be rotatable about a second rotation axis Ax2 in a second direction d2 opposite to the first direction d1. That is, the second rotation axis Ax2 extends parallel to the first rotation axis Ax1, and the second rotation shaft 20 rotates counterclockwise in FIGS. In the present embodiment, by rotating the first rotating shaft 10 described above, the rotational force of the first rotating shaft 10 is applied to the second rotating shaft 20 via the first connecting member 12 and the second connecting member 22. and the second rotating shaft 20 is configured to rotate. The rotation speed of the second rotating shaft 20 may be, like the rotating speed of the first rotating shaft 10, approximately 5 rpm or more and 1000 rpm or less, for example. Note that the rotational force of the first rotating shaft 10 may be transmitted to the second rotating shaft 20 via power transmission means such as pulleys, gears, or timing belts (not shown). Further, the second rotating shaft 20 may be configured to rotate independently of the first rotating shaft 10 by a driving device (not shown).

Next, the second processing member 21 will be explained. The multiple second processing members 21 each extend along the second rotation axis Ax2. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the second processing member 21 is generally It is arranged so as to overlap with the first processing member 11 . In this case, each second processing member 21 rotates such that the distance between it and any first processing member 11 is constantly changing. Therefore, it is possible to prevent excessive force from being continuously applied to the food F passing between the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21 . Note that a part of the second processing member 21, when viewed from a direction orthogonal to the first rotation axis Ax1 (in the present embodiment, the left-right direction in FIG. 2 among the horizontal directions) is the same as the first processing member. 11 may be arranged.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, each second processing member 21 is made of a round bar. That is, the second processed member 21 has a circular cross-sectional shape along the direction orthogonal to its longitudinal direction. The diameter of the second processing member 21 may be, for example, about 1 mm or more and 100 mm or less, depending on the size of the food F (or food f). The cross-sectional shape of the second processed member 21 along the direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction may be polygonal or elliptical. Moreover, the second processing member 21 may be configured by a plate-like member.

The plurality of second processing members 21 are arranged at regular intervals along the circumferential direction of the second rotating shaft 20 . In the illustrated example, eight second processing members 21 are provided. However, the number of the second processing members 21 is arbitrary, and can be appropriately changed depending on the shape of the food F or the food f. For example, the number of second processing members 21 may be 16 or 32.

A second opening S2 is formed between each of the second processing members 21, and one second opening S2 communicates with the other second opening S2. In this case, no other member is interposed between the second processing members 21 . As a result, the food material f that has entered the region R2 (see FIG. 4) surrounded by the second processing member 21 through the second opening S2 is crushed by the first processing member 11, the second processing member 21, and other members. can be suppressed. In addition, the second openings S2 serve to release the food material f that has entered the region R2 through one of the second openings S2 to the outside of the region R2 through the other second openings S2. The width W2 of the second opening S2 (the distance between the outer surfaces of the second processing members 21 adjacent to each other) may be, for example, about 1.1 mm or more and 500 mm or less.

Such a second processing member 21 is connected to the second rotating shaft 20 via a pair of second connecting members 22 . Each of the second connecting members 22 protrudes in the radial direction (radial direction of the second rotating shaft 20) from the second main body portion 23 connected to the second rotating shaft 20 and the second main body portion 23, and is different from each other. and a plurality of second extensions 24 connected to the second processing member 21, respectively.

Of these, the second body portion 23 has a disk shape. The second rotating shaft 20 penetrates through the central portion of the second body portion 23, and together with the second rotating shaft 20, the second body portion 23 rotates about the second rotation axis Ax2 in the second direction d2. It is designed to In addition, in the illustrated example, the second rotating shaft 20 penetrates the second main body portion 23, but it is not limited to this. For example, the second rotating shaft 20 only needs to be able to support the second connecting member 22 so that the second connecting member 22 can rotate together with the second rotating shaft 20. 20 may not pass through the second main body portion 23 . That is, the second rotating shaft 20 may be connected to each of the second connecting members 22 without interposing the second rotating shaft 20 between the pair of second connecting members 22 .

The second extending portion 24 has a substantially trapezoidal shape. In this embodiment, the second extensions 24 serve as gear teeth. That is, the second extension portion 24 is configured to rotate the second processing member 21 connected to the second connection member 22 by meshing with the first extension portion 14 described above.

The above-described first rotating shaft 10, first processing member 11, first connecting member 12, second rotating shaft 20, second processing member 21, and second connecting member 22 are each made of metal or the like, for example. good too.

By the way, the above-described first processing member 11 and the above-described second processing member 21 are adjacent to each other and rotate so as not to come into contact with each other. Thereby, the food F passing between the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21 is processed.

For example, as an example, when the food F contains a plurality of foodstuffs f bound together by being frozen, the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21 are combined into the first processing member 11 and the second processing A plurality of food materials f passing between members 21 are separated from each other. That is, the food F passing between the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21 is sandwiched between the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21, so that the plurality of food materials f bonded to each other are formed. , into individual ingredients f.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, in the cross section along the direction perpendicular to the first rotation axis Ax1, the central axis C1 of the first processing member 11 of the first processing member 11 is the first rotation axis. Between the first processing member 11a positioned on the straight line X connecting Ax1 and the second rotation axis Ax2 and the second processing member 21a closest to the first processing member 11a among the second processing members 21 The distance D (see FIG. 5) may be about 0.5 mm or more and 250 mm or less. When the distance D is 0.5 mm or more, when the food F containing a plurality of food materials f passes between the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21, excessive force is applied to each food material f. You can prevent it from being added. Further, when the distance D is 250 mm or less, when the food F containing a plurality of ingredients f passes between the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21, the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21 The food F can be sandwiched between the members 21, and force can be effectively applied to each food f. Here, in this specification, the distance D refers to the distance between the outer surface of the first processed member 11a and the outer surface of the second processed member 21a.

Further, in a cross section along the direction orthogonal to the first rotation axis Ax1, at least part of the locus of rotation of the first processing member 11 (that is, the locus of rotation of the central axis C1) L1 is It may overlap the trajectory of rotation (that is, the trajectory of rotation of central axis C2) L2. In the illustrated example, the trajectory L1 of the rotation of the first processing member 11 and the trajectory L2 of the rotation of the second processing member 21 are in contact with each other on the straight line X. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the trajectory L1 of the rotation of the first processing member 11 and the trajectory L2 of the rotation of the second processing member 21 may intersect. In this case, the overlapping amount A between the trajectory L1 and the trajectory L2 may be about 1 mm or more and 500 mm or less. Since the overlap amount A is 1 mm or more, when the food F containing the food material f passes between the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21, the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21 Therefore, the food F can be sandwiched more effectively, and force can be applied more effectively to each food material f. Moreover, since the overlapping amount A is 500 mm or less, it is possible to prevent excessive force from being applied to the food material f, although it depends on the size of the food material f. Therefore, damage to the food material f can be effectively reduced. can do. Here, in this specification, the overlap amount A between the trajectory L1 and the trajectory L2 refers to the distance on the straight line X between the trajectory L1 and the trajectory L2. Note that the radius of the locus L1 and the radius of the locus L2 may be equal to each other or may be different from each other. Furthermore, the radius of the locus L1 and the radius of the locus L2 may each be about 25 mm or more and 500 mm or less.

Next, the action of this embodiment will be described. Here, first, a food manufacturing method using the food processing apparatus 1 (including a food processing method using the food processing apparatus 1) will be described.

food manufacturing method

First, the plurality of first processing members 11 extending along the first rotation axis Ax1 are rotated in the first direction d1. In addition, it extends along the second rotation axis Ax2 and overlaps the first processing member 11 when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the first rotation axis Ax1 (the left-right direction in FIG. 2 among the horizontal directions in the present embodiment). are rotated in the second direction d2. At this time, for example, first, the first rotating shaft 10 is rotated by driving a driving device (not shown). As the first rotating shaft 10 rotates, the first connecting member 12 connected to the first rotating shaft 10 rotates. Here, the first extending portion 14 of the first connecting member 12 meshes with the second extending portion 24 of the second connecting member 22 connected to the second rotating shaft 20 . Therefore, when the first connecting member 12 rotates, the second connecting member 22 also rotates. Thereby, the second rotating shaft 20 connected to the second connecting member 22 rotates.

Next, as shown in FIG. 7, food F is supplied between the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21. At this time, the food F may contain a plurality of foodstuffs f bound together by being frozen. In this case, for example, when the food F supplied from above between the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21 passes between the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21, the food F By being sandwiched between the processing member 11 and the second processing member 21, the individual food materials f are separated. Then, each food material f drops below the food processing apparatus 1 .

Also, part of the food material f is passed through the first processing member 11 through the first opening S1 (see FIG. 4) or the second processing member 21 through the second opening S2 (see FIG. 4). 11 or enter the region R2 surrounded by the second processing member 21 . Here, one first opening S1 communicates with another first opening S1, and one second opening S2 communicates with another second opening S2. As a result, the food material f that has entered the region R1 from the one first opening S1 and the food material f that has entered the region R2 from the one second opening S2 are separated from the other first opening S1 and the other second opening, respectively. It escapes from the part S2 to the outside of the regions R1 and R2. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the food material f from being crushed by the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21 .

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the food processing apparatus 1 includes the first rotating shaft 10 rotatable in the first direction d1 about the first rotating axis Ax1, and the first rotating shaft 10 connected to the first rotating shaft 10. , a plurality of first processing members 11 extending along a first rotation axis Ax1, and a second rotation shaft 20 rotatable about a second rotation axis Ax2 in a second direction d2 opposite to the first direction d1. and a plurality of second processing members 21 connected to the second rotation shaft 20 and extending along the second rotation axis Ax2. Further, the second processing member 21 is arranged so as to overlap with the first processing member 11 when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the first rotation axis Ax1, and the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21 are Adjacent to each other and rotated so as not to touch each other. As a result, when the food F passes between the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21, the food F is sandwiched between the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21 so that the food F can be easily processed. Also, each first processing member 11 rotates so that the distance between it and any second processing member 21 is always changed. Similarly, each second processing member 21 rotates such that the distance between it and any first processing member 11 is constantly changing. Therefore, it is possible to prevent excessive force from being continuously applied to the food F passing between the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21 . As a result, damage to the food F can be reduced. Moreover, even if the shape of the food F is uneven, the food F can be processed while reducing damage to the food F.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the first openings S1 are formed between the respective first processing members 11, and one first opening S1 is connected to the other first opening S1. are in communication. As a result, it is possible to prevent the food material f that has entered the region R1 surrounded by the first processing member 11 from the one first opening S1 from being crushed by the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21. can be done. Moreover, the food material f that has entered the region R1 through one of the first openings S1 can escape to the outside of the region R1 through the other first openings S1. Therefore, damage to the food f can be more effectively reduced.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the food processing apparatus 1 includes the first connecting member 12 that connects the first rotating shaft 10 and the plurality of first processing members 11 to each other, the second rotating shaft 20 and the plurality of first processing members 11 . A second connecting member 22 that connects the two processing members 21 to each other is further provided. In addition, the first connecting member 12 includes a first main body portion 13 connected to the first rotating shaft 10, and a plurality of first processing members 11 protruding in the radial direction from the first main body portion 13 and connected to different first processing members 11. and a first extension portion 14 of . Thereby, the first processing member 11 can be firmly connected to the first rotating shaft 10 . Therefore, for example, it is possible to prevent the circumferential position of the first processing member 11 from deviating with respect to the first rotating shaft 10 . Furthermore, the second connecting member 22 includes a second main body portion 23 connected to the second rotating shaft 20, and a plurality of second processing members 21 protruding in the radial direction from the second main body portion 23 and connected to the second processing members 21 different from each other. and a second extension portion 24 of . Thereby, the second processing member 21 can be firmly connected to the second rotating shaft 20 . Therefore, for example, it is possible to prevent the circumferential position of the second processing member 21 from deviating with respect to the second rotating shaft 20 . As a result, it is possible to prevent the positional relationship between the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21 from being deviated. Therefore, when the food F passes between the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21, the food F is not sandwiched between the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21. can be suppressed.

Further, according to the present embodiment, in the cross section along the direction perpendicular to the first rotation axis Ax1, at least part of the trajectory L1 of the rotation of the first processing member 11 corresponds to the trajectory of the rotation of the second processing member 21. It overlaps with L2. As a result, when the food F passes between the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21, the food F can be sandwiched between the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21 more reliably. can. Therefore, the precision when processing the food F can be improved. That is, for example, when the food F contains a plurality of foodstuffs f bound together by being frozen, the food F can be sandwiched between the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21 more reliably. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently separate the plurality of frozen foods f while reducing damage to the plurality of frozen foods f.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the plurality of first processing members 11 are arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the first rotating shaft 10, and the plurality of second processing members 21 are arranged at the second They are arranged at regular intervals along the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft 20 . Thereby, the food F can be processed evenly.

Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the food F includes a plurality of foodstuffs f bonded to each other by being frozen, and the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21 are connected to the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21 . A plurality of food materials f passing between 2 processing members 21 are separated from each other. As a result, the plurality of frozen foods f can be efficiently separated while reducing the damage to the plurality of frozen foods f. In particular, when the food material f is frozen, the food material f is likely to crack. As described above, even when the food material f is easily cracked, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to efficiently separate a plurality of food materials f without destroying the food material f.

Modified Example of Food Processing Apparatus Next, a modified example of the food processing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 11. FIG. 8 to 11, the same parts as in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 7 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

(First modification)
8 and 9 show a first modification of the food processing apparatus 1. FIG. In the food processing apparatus 1 shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, a first reinforcing member 15 for reinforcing the first processing member 11 is provided between the first processing members 11, and a second processing member 21 is provided between the second processing members 21. A second reinforcing member 25 that reinforces 21 is provided. In the illustrated example, one radially extending first reinforcing member 15 is connected to each first processing member 11 , and each first reinforcing member 15 is connected to the first rotating shaft 10 . connected to Similarly, each second processing member 21 is connected with one second reinforcing member 25 extending in the radial direction, and each second reinforcing member 25 is connected with the second rotating shaft 20. there is

The first reinforcing member 15 and the second reinforcing member 25 are provided at substantially central portions in the longitudinal direction of the first processed member 11 and the second processed member 21 (that is, the direction parallel to the first rotation axis Ax1). preferably. Thereby, bending of the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21 can be suppressed more effectively.

For example, the first reinforcing member 15 and the second reinforcing member 25 may be made of metal or the like. A plurality of first reinforcing members 15 may be provided along the longitudinal direction of the first processing member 11 between one first processing member 11 and the first rotating shaft 10 . Similarly, a plurality of second reinforcing members 25 may be provided along the longitudinal direction of the second processing member 21 between one second processing member 21 and the second rotating shaft 20 .

In the illustrated example, each first reinforcing member 15 is connected to the first rotating shaft 10, and each second reinforcing member 25 is connected to the second rotating shaft 20. It is not limited to this. For example, although not shown, each first reinforcing member 15 may not be connected to the first rotating shaft 10, and each second reinforcing member 25 may be connected to the second rotating shaft 20. It doesn't have to be. In this case, the first reinforcing member 15 may be provided between one first processing member 11 and another first processing member 11 that is not adjacent to the one first processing member 11 . Similarly, the second reinforcing member 25 may be provided between one second processing member 21 and another second processing member 21 that is not adjacent to the one second processing member 21 .

Also, in the illustrated example, the first rotating shaft 10 passes through the first main body portion 13 and the second rotating shaft 20 passes through the second main body portion 23, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, although not shown, the first rotating shaft 10 and the second rotating shaft 20 do not have to pass through the first body portion 13 and the second body portion 23, respectively. That is, the first rotating shaft 10 may not be interposed between the pair of first connecting members 12 and the second rotating shaft 20 may not be interposed between the pair of second connecting members 22 . Also in this case, the first reinforcing member 15 can be provided between the first processed members 11 and the second reinforcing member 25 can be provided between the second processed members 21 . Therefore, the first processed member 11 and the second processed member 21 can be reinforced.

According to this modification, the first reinforcing member 15 that reinforces the first processing member 11 is provided between the first processing members 11 , and the second processing member 21 that reinforces the second processing member 21 is provided between the second processing members 21 . A reinforcing member 25 is provided. This can prevent the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21 from bending. Therefore, when the food F passes between the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21, the food F is not sandwiched between the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21. can be suppressed.

(Second modification)
FIG. 10 shows a second modification of the food processing apparatus 1. As shown in FIG. In the food processing apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 10, in the cross section along the direction orthogonal to the first rotation axis Ax1, the locus L1 of rotation of the first processing member 11 and the locus L2 of rotation of the second processing member 21 are separated from each other. Also in this modification, when the food F passes between the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21, the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21 are rotated so that they are adjacent to each other. Furthermore, the food F can be sandwiched between the first processing member 11 and the second processing member 21 . Therefore, the food F can be easily processed.

(Third modification)
FIG. 11 shows a third modification of the food processing apparatus 1. As shown in FIG. In the food processing apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 11, the first processing member 11 is directly connected to the first rotating shaft 10. As shown in FIG. Specifically, each first processing member 11 is provided between a pair of connecting portions 11b extending in the radial direction (the radial direction of the first rotating shaft 10) and between the pair of connecting portions 11b. and a processed portion 11c extending along the . A pair of connecting portions 11b are connected to the first rotating shaft 10, respectively. Similarly, the second processing member 21 is directly connected to the second rotating shaft 20 . Specifically, each of the second processing members 21 is provided between a pair of connecting portions 21b extending in the radial direction (the radial direction of the second rotating shaft 20) and the pair of connecting portions 21b. and a processed portion 21c extending along the . A pair of connecting portions 21b are connected to the second rotating shaft 20, respectively. Also in this modification, when the food F passes between the processing portion 11c of the first processing member 11 and the processing portion 21c of the second processing member 21, the food F is sandwiched between the processing portions 11c and 21c. , the food F can be easily processed. In addition, in this modification, the rotational force of the first rotating shaft 10 (or the second rotating shaft 20) is transmitted to the second rotating shaft 20 (or the first It is preferably transmitted to the rotating shaft 10). Alternatively, the first rotating shaft 10 and the second rotating shaft 20 are preferably configured to rotate independently of each other by a driving device (not shown). Also in this case, the above-described distance D (see FIG. 5) is generated between the first processing member 11a (see FIGS. 4 and 5) and the second processing member 21a (see FIGS. 4 and 5). It is preferably configured as follows.

The present disclosure is not limited to the above embodiments and modifications. For example, various modifications may be made to each element of each of the above-described embodiments and modifications. In addition, the embodiments of the present disclosure also include configurations that include components other than the components described above. In addition, forms that do not include some of the above-described constituent elements are also included in the embodiments of the present disclosure. In addition, an embodiment of the present disclosure includes some of the components included in an embodiment of the present disclosure and some of the components included in another embodiment of the present disclosure. . Therefore, the components included in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, and each of the embodiments of the present disclosure other than those described above may be combined with each other, and the forms related to such combinations are also the embodiments of the present disclosure. include. In addition, the effects achieved by the present disclosure are not limited to the effects described above, and specific effects according to the specific configurations of the respective embodiments can also be exhibited. In this way, various additions, changes, and partial deletions can be made to each element described in the claims, specification, abstract, and drawings without departing from the technical idea and spirit of the present disclosure. is.

[Appendix]
As is clear from the above description, the present disclosure includes the following aspects.

(Aspect 1)
One aspect of the present disclosure is a food processing apparatus that processes food, comprising: a first rotating shaft rotatable in a first direction about a first rotating axis; a plurality of first processing members extending along a rotation axis; a second rotation shaft rotatable about the second rotation axis in a second direction opposite to the first direction; a plurality of second processing members connected and extending along the second axis of rotation, wherein the second processing members are arranged in the same direction as the first processing member when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the first rotation axis; It relates to a food processing apparatus, wherein the first processing member and the second processing member are arranged so as to overlap at least partly, and are adjacent to each other and rotate so as not to come into contact with each other.

(Aspect 2)
In one aspect of the present disclosure, an opening may be formed between each of the first processing members, and one of the openings may communicate with another of the openings.

(Aspect 3)
In one aspect of the present disclosure, the food processing apparatus includes: a first connecting member that connects the first rotating shaft and the plurality of first processing members; and the second rotating shaft and the plurality of second processing members. The first connecting member includes a first main body portion connected to the first rotating shaft and a second connecting member projecting radially from the first main body portion, each of which is different from each other. a plurality of first extensions connected to the first processing member; the second connection member includes a second body connected to the second rotating shaft; and a plurality of second extensions projecting in a direction and each connected to a different second processing member.

(Aspect 4)
In one aspect of the present disclosure, a first reinforcing member that reinforces the first processing member is provided between the first processing members, and a second reinforcement that reinforces the second processing member is provided between the second processing members. A member may be provided.

(Aspect 5)
In one aspect of the present disclosure, in a cross section along a direction orthogonal to the first rotation axis, at least part of the trajectory of rotation of the first processing member overlaps the trajectory of rotation of the second processing member. good too.

(Aspect 6)
In one aspect of the present disclosure, the food includes a plurality of foodstuffs bonded together by being frozen, and the first processing member and the second processing member are the first processing member and the second processing member. A plurality of ingredients passing between may be separated from each other.

(Aspect 7)
Another aspect of the present disclosure is a food processing method for processing food, comprising rotating a plurality of first processing members extending along a first axis of rotation in a first direction; a plurality of second processing members extending in a direction opposite to the first direction and arranged so as to overlap at least a portion of the first processing member when viewed in a direction orthogonal to the first rotation axis; It relates to a food processing method comprising rotating in two directions and supplying food between the first processing member and the second processing member.

(Aspect 8)
Another aspect of the present disclosure is a food manufacturing method for manufacturing food, comprising the steps of rotating a plurality of first processing members extending along a first rotation axis in a first direction; a plurality of second processing members extending in a direction opposite to the first direction and arranged so as to overlap at least a portion of the first processing member when viewed in a direction orthogonal to the first rotation axis; It relates to a food manufacturing method comprising a step of rotating in two directions and a step of supplying food between the first processing member and the second processing member.

Claims

A food processing apparatus for processing food,
a first rotating shaft rotatable in a first direction about a first rotating axis;
a plurality of first processing members connected to the first rotation shaft and extending along the first rotation axis;
a second rotating shaft rotatable about a second rotating axis in a second direction opposite to the first direction;
a plurality of second processing members connected to the second rotation shaft and extending along the second rotation axis;
The second processing member is arranged to overlap at least a portion of the first processing member when viewed in a direction orthogonal to the first rotation axis,
The food processing apparatus, wherein the first processing member and the second processing member are adjacent to each other and rotate so as not to contact each other.
An opening is formed between each of the first processing members,
2. The food processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said one opening communicates with said other opening.
a first connecting member that connects the first rotating shaft and the plurality of first processing members to each other;
A second connecting member that connects the second rotating shaft and the plurality of second processing members to each other,
The first connecting member is
a first main body connected to the first rotating shaft;
a plurality of first extensions projecting radially from the first main body and each connected to a different first processing member;
The second connecting member is
a second main body connected to the second rotating shaft;
3. The food processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of second extensions protruding radially from said second main body and each connected to a different second processing member.
A first reinforcing member that reinforces the first processing member is provided between the first processing members,
4. The food processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a second reinforcing member for reinforcing said second processing member is provided between said second processing members.
In a cross section along a direction orthogonal to the first rotation axis,
5. The food processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein at least part of the trajectory of rotation of said first processing member overlaps the trajectory of rotation of said second processing member.
The food includes a plurality of foodstuffs bonded to each other by being frozen,
6. The first processing member and the second processing member according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the plurality of food materials passing between the first processing member and the second processing member are separated from each other. food processing equipment.
A food processing method for processing food,
rotating a plurality of first work members extending along a first axis of rotation in a first direction;
a plurality of second processing members extending along a second rotation axis and arranged so as to overlap at least a portion of the first processing member when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the first rotation axis; rotating in a second direction opposite the direction;
and a step of supplying food between the first processing member and the second processing member.
A food manufacturing method for manufacturing food,
rotating a plurality of first work members extending along a first axis of rotation in a first direction;
a plurality of second processing members extending along a second rotation axis and arranged so as to overlap at least a portion of the first processing member when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the first rotation axis; rotating in a second direction opposite the direction;
and a step of supplying food between the first processing member and the second processing member.