JP2013021983A - Apparatus for desiccating onion - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is an onion dry storage device that is well-ventilated and that can store a large amount of onion at a time, and that can be stored in a dry state without raindrops falling on the onion even if the wind is strong.
SOLUTION: Consisting of two or more strut walls, a plurality of horizontal bars provided so as to cross between the strut walls, and a seat laid between the strut walls. In the onion dry preservation device, a rotating joint provided at the center top of the support wall, an arm that protrudes downward from both sides of the rotating joint, and is rotatable so as to jump up; An onion dry storage device, comprising: the sheet carried by the arms on both sides, wherein the sheet is flipped up or down in conjunction with rotation of the arm.
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Description

  The present invention relates to an apparatus for drying and storing harvested onions in a field or vacant land.

  Onions are very delicious and are eaten in various dishes, such as meat potatoes, stewed dishes such as curry, hot pot dishes, miso soup, demiglace sauce, tomato sauce and the like. In addition, onion contains vitamins B1, B2, C, potassium, antioxidant components, fructooligosaccharides, etc., and has good effects such as nourishment, sweating, diuresis, bactericidal action, fatigue recovery, etc. .

  In addition, onions can be stored for a long period of 1 to 2 months, but since they are sensitive to humidity, they are traditionally stored in a shaded and well-ventilated place. Therefore, an apparatus capable of drying onions in the field has been researched and developed. For example, an effective means for storing a harvested crop as a simple tent hut by applying a rain-proof sheet in a low-humidity season is disclosed as a prior art. [Reference 1].

JP 2009-11220 ([0016], [FIG. 3])

  In the prior art, vegetables such as onions can be easily dried and stored in the field, but since the height is low and only one step can be dried, the amount that can be dried is limited. . In addition, although there is a small roof, there was the inconvenience that raindrops hit the onion and it was difficult to suppress moisture against the lying rain.

  The present invention solves these problems, is well-ventilated, can dry and store a large amount of onions at once, and can further dry and store an onion that can be stored in a dry state without raindrops on the onion even if the wind is strong. Is to provide.

  In order to achieve the above object, an onion dry preservation apparatus according to claim 1 of the present invention includes a plurality of strut walls continuously provided and a plurality of strut walls provided between the strut walls. In an onion dry storage device comprising a horizontal bar and a sheet laid between the column walls, a rotary joint provided at the center top of the column wall, and descending on both sides from the rotary joint And an arm that is provided so as to project in a gradient and is pivotable so as to be flipped up, and the seat carried by the arms on both sides, the seat being flipped up in conjunction with the pivoting of the arm. It is characterized by being pulled or lowered.

By adopting this configuration, the onion dry preservation device according to the present invention can be hung on a horizontal bar to store a large amount of onion in a large quantity, and a plurality of horizontal bars can be installed vertically and horizontally. Therefore, even when storing a large amount, it can be distributed and stored. In addition, since the onion does not concentrate in one place, it is well ventilated and is ideal for storing onions that are sensitive to humidity. In addition, unlike the case of hanging and drying at the eaves of a house, the structure is light with simple structure and can be installed anywhere, so it can be installed in the field after the onion is harvested. In addition, as a feature of the present invention, since the sheet fixed to the arm is used as a roof, the sheet creates a shade and keeps the onion underneath when it is sunny, so the onion is exposed to direct sunlight. In the rain, the onion is not exposed to rain that adversely affects storage. Furthermore, when the weather is fine, the seat can be raised higher by raising the arm upward, and the ventilation can be improved. On the other hand, when it rains, by lowering the arm, the sheet can be brought close to the onion that has been stored in a dry state.

The onion dry storage device according to claim 2 is the onion dry storage device according to claim 1, wherein the arm is configured to be double inner and outer cylinders, and the outer cylinder is extendable in the axial direction. And the edge part of the said sheet | seat was fixed to this outer cylinder, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

By adopting this configuration, when the rain is heavy, the arm is lowered and the arm is extended, and the end of the seat is tied and tied to the outer end of the arm. The area can be greatly extended, and the onion can be prevented from raining. Further, when the weather is fine, the arm can be shortened to reduce the overhang of the sheet and improve the ventilation. Moreover, when direct sunlight hits by the position of the sun, only the arm of the hit side can be extended and it can also block direct sunlight. Therefore, according to the weather conditions, the arm and seat overhanging conditions can be adjusted as appropriate so that the onion storage conditions are optimized.

An onion dry preservation apparatus according to a third aspect of the present invention is the onion dry preservation apparatus according to the first or second aspect, wherein the arm has a convex arc shape with respect to a horizontal plane.

  By adopting this configuration, when the arm is lowered, it is possible to cover the onion that has been stored dry, and the sheet that interlocks with the rotation of the arm can also be wrapped to cover the onion. Rain drops on the onion that has been stored dry, and drainage from the sheet is also good.

An onion dry preservation apparatus according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the onion dry preservation apparatus according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the horizontal bar is provided with a plurality of protrusions.

  By adopting this configuration, when the onion is stored dry, it is possible to quickly and reliably hook the string that hangs the onion on the projections, so the work of hanging the onion becomes simple, and even if strong winds blow, it is dry Preserved onions do not move or fall. Furthermore, by appropriately arranging the protrusions, the onions are not densely packed, the ventilation is improved, and the onions can be dried and stored in an optimum state. Thereby, an onion can be dried in an optimal state combined with adjusting the amount of sheet overhang and flipping up.

  According to the dry storage device of the present invention, onions can be stored in a large amount at a time and in an optimum environment according to the weather. Accordingly, the quality of the onion such as taste and appearance can be maintained at a high level, so that the commercial value of the onion can be prevented from being reduced.

  Further, the onion dry preservation apparatus of the present invention can save onion costs because the onion can be dried and stored in farms such as fields without transporting the onion to the eaves of the house. In addition, since it is a lightweight and simple device, it can be easily installed anywhere, can be easily removed, and can be easily stored in a warehouse or the like when not needed, and is not bulky.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a schematic overall perspective view of an onion dry storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a schematic overall perspective view of an onion dry preservation apparatus according to an embodiment for carrying out the present invention when an arm is flipped up. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a schematic overall perspective view of an onion dry preservation apparatus according to an embodiment for carrying out the present invention when an arm is lowered and an arm is extended. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is the figure showing the rotation joint, arm, and sheet | seat of the onion dry preservation apparatus which concerns on the form for implementing this invention, Comprising: (a) is a model of the state which lowered | hung the arm and contracted the outer cylinder It is a typical side view, (b) is a schematic side view of a state where the arm is flipped up and the outer cylinder is contracted, and (c) is a schematic side view of a state where the arm is lowered and the outer cylinder is extended. It is.

  An embodiment for carrying out an onion dry preservation apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a schematic overall perspective view of an onion dry storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an onion dry storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic overall perspective view when the arm is flipped up, and FIG. 3 is an onion dry storage device according to an embodiment for carrying out the present invention. It is a typical whole perspective view in the case of extending | stretching. FIG. 4 is a view showing a rotating joint, an arm, and a sheet of an onion dry storage device according to an embodiment for carrying out the present invention, and FIG. (B) is a schematic side view of a state in which the arm is flipped up and the outer cylinder is contracted, and (c) is a state in which the arm is lowered and the outer cylinder is extended. It is a typical side view.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the onion dry preservation apparatus 1 according to the present invention is a column wall in which column bodies 2-1 having a total height of 1 to 2 m are erected in a row on a harvested agricultural field or a nearby open space. 2 or more and 2 or more are connected at a distance of 2 to 5 m, and the column wall 2 and the column wall 2 are connected by a plurality of horizontal bars 3, and a seat 4 is disposed above the column wall 2. Is built as a roof. The onion 10 is hung by hanging on the protrusion 3-1 of the horizontal bar 3 and stored in a dry state. The onion dry preservation device 1 has a sheet 4 as a roof, prevents raindrops from being applied to the moisture-sensitive onion 10, and prevents direct sunlight from hitting the onion 10 in fine weather. Further, since a plurality of horizontal bars 3 are provided, a large amount of onion 10 can be dried and stored at a time, and the horizontal bars 3 and the protrusions 3-1 provided on the horizontal bars 3 are respectively appropriate. Since it is provided at intervals, the quality of the onion 10 that is well-ventilated and preserved is kept in a good state.

The column wall 2 is installed in a base 2-6 that supports the column wall 2, a plurality of column bodies 2-1 that are erected substantially in a row from the upper surface of the base 2-6, and a plurality of column walls 2-1. And a connecting member 2 for fixing the column 2-1 by connecting the horizontal bar support 2-2 for fixing and supporting the horizontal rod 3 to the top of the column 2-1 group. 3, a pivot joint 2-4 (for example, a ratchet or the like) that is provided at the center upper part of the top member 2-3 and pivots the arm 2-5, and the pivot joint 2-4. The arm 2 that is provided on the left and right along the material 2-3 and that can be swung up or lowered along the connecting material 2-3 by the rotation joint 2-5 and is freely rotatable. -5. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the arm 2-5 includes an outer cylinder 2-5a and an inner cylinder 2-5b. The inner cylinder 2-5b is connected to a rotating joint 2-4, and the outer cylinder 2- 5a is slightly shorter than the inner cylinder 2-5b and can be expanded and contracted, so that it can be maintained in an expanded state or a contracted state. In addition, the rotation joint 2-4 is a ratchet type, and it moves stepwise when jumping up, and falls at a stroke when lowering.

Both ends of the horizontal bar 3 are fixed by horizontal bar supporters 2-2, and are laid between the column walls 2, and an onion is hung on this bar and stored dry. Further, the horizontal bar 3 has a plurality of protrusions 3-1, and when hanging an onion, it can be hooked on the protrusion 3-1, so it is easy to suspend the onion. In addition, since there are a plurality of horizontal bars 3, a large amount of onions can be dried and stored at a time. Further, the horizontal bar 3 and the protrusion 3-1 are arranged so as to be well ventilated at appropriate intervals.

The seat 4 prevents the onion hung from the horizontal bar 3 from being damaged by raindrops and damaging the onion, and the onion is exposed to direct sunlight and deteriorated. It is supported from below by 2-5 and is installed between the support wall 2. The size of the seat 4 is adjusted when the arm 2-5 is extended to the maximum, and the corner of the seat 4 is connected to the outer end of the outer cylinder 2-5a of the arm 2-5. The outer cylinder 2-5a of 5 is fixed by being locked by a string, clip or eyelet hook. When the arm 2-5 is contracted, the excess sheet 4 is folded at the inner portions of the outer cylinders 2-5a of both arms 2-5, and the sheet overhang width can be adjusted. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the seat 4 is projected and folded as the outer cylinder 2-5a of the arm 2-5 expands and contracts. Further, since the seat 4 is fixed to the outer cylinder 2-5a of the arm 2-5, the seat 4 is also flipped up or the top member 2-3 in conjunction with the rotational movement of the arm 2-5. Or can be lowered along. The sheet 4 is preferably a refractable waterproof fabric, for example, a synthetic resin sheet. In addition, a blue sheet may be used as long as it is changed every season.

The column 2-1 and the horizontal bar 3 are preferably round bars or pipes and are preferably light metal, but can be made of strong plastic. If a commercial standard product is used, it can be procured easily. Since the horizontal bar support 2-2 fixes the horizontal bar 3 to which a large amount of onion load is applied, a durable metal one is suitable. For example, when a single tube is used for the column 2-1 or the horizontal bar 3, an orthogonal clamp or a universal clamp can be used. Since the connecting member 2-3 holds the column 2-1 together, a metal or plastic round bar or pipe is preferable. The arm 2-5 is made of metal or plastic, the outer cylinder 2-5a has a pipe shape, and the inner cylinder 2-5b may be a pipe or a round bar. The base 2-6 can support the entire load of the onion dry preservation device 1 and is preferably made of heavy metal or concrete so as not to fall down due to wind or the like.

  Next, a usage method will be described with reference to FIG. The onion dry preservation apparatus 1 according to the present invention is fixed in a state where the arm 2-5 is flipped upward as shown in FIG. As a result, the onion 10 that is hooked on the protrusion 3-1 and hung on the horizontal rod 3 is not exposed to direct sunlight because the sheet 4 functions as a hook. In addition, since the sheet 4 serving as a bag is separated from the suspended onion 10, the ventilation is improved. In this case, the horizontal bar 3 and the protrusion 3-1 need to be arranged at an appropriate interval in order to improve the ventilation. Therefore, if the onion dry preservation apparatus 1 according to the present invention is used, the onion 10 to be dried and preserved is well preserved in air permeability and can be kept in high quality.

The arm 2-5 can freely change the amount of jumping up appropriately according to the position of the sun by the rotation joint 2-4 which is a ratchet type. Normally, the arm 2-5 is used in a contracted state for better ventilation, but if the sun's sunlight hits the onion 10 directly, the arm 2-5 on the side exposed to sunlight can be extended. It is also possible to prevent the sunlight from directly hitting the onion 10 by spreading the sheet 4 serving as a bag.

  Next, another usage method will be described with reference to FIG. The onion dry preservation apparatus 1 according to the present invention is fixed in the state where the arm 2-5 is lowered downward along the connecting member 2-3 as shown in FIG. As a result, the onion 10 hung on the horizontal bar 3 is covered so as to be covered with the sheet 4, so that the onion 10 that is vulnerable to moisture can be prevented from being exposed to raindrops, and the quality of the onion 10 can be maintained. Usually, the arms 2-5 are contracted to improve ventilation. When the wind and rain are severe, the arm 2-5 is extended so that the seat 4 that is fixed to the outer cylinder 2-5a of the arm 2-5 and spreads in conjunction with it is more completely formed. Since the onion 10 hung on 3 is covered, the onion 10 is not exposed to rain even if the wind and rain are strong, and the quality of the onion 10 can be maintained.

The onion dry preservation apparatus 1 according to the present invention can be easily assembled and disassembled. And since each component is lightweight and compact, it can be transported anywhere and easily assembled. Also, during the off-season, it is not bulky to dismantle easily and put away in a warehouse.

The onion dry preservation device 1 according to the invention can also be used to dry and preserve vegetables and fruits (for example, persimmons) other than the onion 10.

  It can be widely used not only for onions, but also in the field where vegetables and crops are naturally dried in the shade and stored.

1: Onion dry preservation device 2: support wall 2-1: pillar body 2-2: horizontal bar support 2-3: connecting material 2-4: rotating joint 2-5: arm
2-5a: outer cylinder 2-5b: inner cylinder 2-6: base 3: horizontal bar 3-1: protrusion 4: sheet 10: onion

Claims (4)

Dry storage of onions composed of two or more continuous support walls, a plurality of horizontal bars provided so as to be installed between the support walls, and a sheet installed between the support walls. In the apparatus, a pivot joint provided at a central top portion of the support wall, an arm provided so as to protrude downward from the pivot joint on both sides, and rotatable so as to jump up, and the arms on both sides A dry storage device for onions, wherein the sheet is flipped up or down in conjunction with rotation of the arm.   2. The arm according to claim 1, wherein the arm is configured as an inner / outer cylinder double, the outer cylinder is extendable in an axial direction, and an end of the seat is fixed to the outer cylinder. Onion dry storage equipment. The onion dry preservation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the arm has an arc shape that is convex with respect to a horizontal plane.   The onion dry preservation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the horizontal bar is provided with a plurality of protrusions.

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