KR102754078B1 - Fish processing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a fish processing device, which may be configured to include a device body, a plurality of sprocket members arranged along the longitudinal direction of the device body, a chain connecting the plurality of sprocket members, a grip member connected to the chain and configured to secure fish, and a cutting member arranged on a movement path of the grip member in the device body and configured to cut the fish. According to the present invention, there is an effect of improving the processing quality of fish through a series of automated mechanical operations.

Description

FISH PROCESSING APPARATUS

The present invention relates to a fish processing device, and more specifically, to a fish processing device that performs a series of processing operations, such as cutting and slicing, of fish in a mechanical and automatic manner.

Food ingredients can be easily purchased not only at the place of production but also at supermarkets and retail stores in the city. Appropriately processed food ingredients are easy to store and package, extending the distribution period and enabling long-distance transportation. In addition, it reduces the time that the buyer spends preparing the ingredients, making cooking more convenient.

In particular, fish such as cuttlefish and mackerel spoil quickly, so their distribution period cannot be long, and buyers spend a considerable amount of time preparing them.

Therefore, fish needs to be processed and handled appropriately to facilitate storage and packaging, making distribution more convenient and reducing the handling work required by buyers when cooking food. Accordingly, except in cases where live fish is distributed, they are generally first processed at the place of production.

In the past, these processing tasks were often performed directly by workers with knives. In such cases, the degree of processing and handling of the fish varied greatly depending on the worker's skill level.

For example, in the case of processing work that separates the head and body of a fish, a knife must be inserted between the head and the body to cut it. However, if the worker's skill level is low, the head and body may not be cut in the appropriate part, or the cut part may be different for each fish worked on. In some cases, the cutting may be incorrect, resulting in poor product quality.

In addition, since workers cut a lot of fish one by one, worker fatigue increases, and if multiple people are employed, labor costs increase.

Republic of Korea Patent Registration No. 10-0797056 B1

The present invention has been made to solve the problems in the related technical field as described above, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a fish processing device that performs a series of fish processing operations mechanically and automatically.

The technical problems to be achieved in the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field of the present invention from the description below.

In order to achieve the above objects, the present invention relates to a fish processing device, which may include: a device body; a plurality of sprocket members arranged in the device body; a chain connecting the plurality of sprocket members; a grip member connected to the chain and configured to secure fish; and a cutting member arranged on a movement path of the grip member in the device body and configured to cut fish.

In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, the grip member may include a grip plate having the chain connection portion arranged at one end; a grip unit arranged on an upper portion of the grip plate and using a plurality of arms to secure a fish; and a rotation unit arranged on a lower portion of the grip plate and connected to the grip unit, and rotating the plurality of arms so that the plurality of arms secure the fish.

In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, the grip unit may include a first arm, one side of which is rotatably connected to an upper side of the grip plate by a first rotation pin; a second arm, one side of which is rotatably connected to an upper other side of the grip plate by a second rotation pin; and support plates, which are respectively arranged on the first arm and the second arm and support both sides of the fish placed between the first arm and the second arm.

In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, the grip unit may further include a grip protrusion which is positioned on the other side of the first arm and the second arm, respectively, and has a protruding portion formed in the upper and lower direction on a surface facing each other.

In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, the grip protrusions are arranged in a plurality of rows on the other side of the first arm and the second arm, and a penetration portion may be formed between the grip protrusions arranged in the plurality of rows.

In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, the rotation unit includes a first gear disposed at a lower portion of the grip plate and connected to the first arm and the first rotation pin; and a second gear disposed at a lower portion of the grip plate and connected to the second arm and the second rotation pin; and the first gear and the second gear can be arranged to mesh with each other.

In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, the rotation unit may include: a first link plate connected to a side surface of the first arm; a second link plate connected to a side surface of the second arm; a rotation bar rotatably connected to a lower surface of the grip plate by a rotation axis; a push portion formed at one end of the rotation bar and provided to push the first link plate outward; a roller rotatably arranged at the other end of the rotation bar; and a sub-block connected to the rotation bar and having a curved portion formed on a surface facing the first link plate.

In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, a guide member disposed on the device body and rotating the rotation bar may be further included.

In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, a guide plate coupled to the device body; a guide bracket protrudingly arranged on an upper portion of the guide plate; and a guide bar coupled to the guide bracket and arranged to form a predetermined angle with respect to a movement path of the grip member may be included.

In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, based on the cutting member, the guide bar arranged on the front side of the device body and the guide bar arranged on the rear side of the device body can form angles in opposite directions with respect to the movement path of the grip member.

In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, the cutting member may include: an actuator positioned by a fixed bracket on the upper portion of the device body; a piston unit connected to a rod end of the actuator and moving in the longitudinal direction of the grip member according to the operation of the actuator; and a blade connected to the piston unit and raised and lowered in the vertical direction according to the operation of the piston unit.

In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, the piston unit may include a fixed plate connected to a rod end of the actuator and having rod guides arranged on both sides; a piston body arranged in a central portion of the fixed plate; a piston rod flexibly connected to the piston body and having a blade plate connected to a lower end; an elevating support rod disposed to penetrate the rod guide and having a lower end connected to the blade plate; and an elevating support plate having a cut-out groove formed in a central portion in which the piston body is arranged and having both sides connected to upper ends of the elevating support rod.

In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, the cutting member may further include: a load flange formed at a load end of the actuator; a fixed rod connected to the fixed plate and formed to protrude in the direction of the load flange; a fixed flange arranged at an end of the fixed rod; a coupling connecting the load flange and the fixed flange to each other; a bearing arranged inside the coupling and supporting rotation of the fixed flange; and a rotating means arranged outside the coupling and connected to the fixed plate and rotating the fixed plate and the piston unit.

In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, the rotating means may include a motor disposed in the coupling; a first pulley connected to a power shaft of the motor; and a second pulley connected to the fixed rod and connected to the first pulley by a power transmission belt.

The technical solutions obtainable in the present invention are not limited to the solutions mentioned above, and other solutions not mentioned will be clearly understood by a person skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

According to the present invention, the processing work of fish, particularly the processing work of cutting and slicing the head and body of fish, can be automated.

In addition, a relatively constant level of processing quality can be maintained through a series of mechanical processing operations.

In addition, it can reduce worker fatigue and reduce processing costs such as labor costs by eliminating the need to hire multiple workers.

The effects that can be obtained through the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below.

Various embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements generally. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of one or more embodiments. However, it will be apparent that such embodiments may be practiced without these specific details.
Figure 1 is a plan view showing a fish processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a front view showing a fish processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a side view showing a fish processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a rear view showing a fish processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a perspective view showing a fish processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6a is a perspective view showing a grip member according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6b is a plan view showing a grip member according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6c is a bottom view showing a grip member according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7a is a side view showing a grip member and a guide member according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7b is a drawing showing a mutual operating state for fixing fish between a grip member and a guide member according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7c is a drawing showing a mutual operating state between a grip member and a guide member for separating fish according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 is a perspective view showing a cutting member according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 9a is a side view showing the operating state of a cutting member according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 9b is a plan view showing the operating state of a cutting member according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a drawing showing another form of a cutting member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The advantages and features of the present invention, and the method for achieving them, will become clear with reference to the embodiments described in detail below together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and these embodiments are provided only to make the disclosure of the present invention complete and to fully inform a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims.

The shapes, sizes, ratios, angles, numbers, etc. disclosed in the drawings for explaining embodiments of the present invention are exemplary, and therefore the present invention is not limited to the matters illustrated. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification. In addition, in describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known technology may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted. When the terms “includes,” “has,” “consists of,” etc. are used in this specification, other parts may be added unless “only” is used. When a component is expressed in the singular, it includes a case where the plural is included unless there is a specifically explicit description.

When interpreting a component, it is interpreted as including the error range even if there is no separate explicit description.

When describing a positional relationship, for example, when the positional relationship between two parts is described as 'on ~', 'upper ~', 'lower ~', 'next to ~', etc., one or more other parts may be located between the two parts, unless 'right' or 'directly' is used.

Although the terms first, second, etc. are used to describe various components, these components are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. Accordingly, a first component referred to below may also be a second component within the technical concept of the present invention.

Throughout the specification, identical reference numerals refer to identical components.

The size and thickness of each component shown in the drawings are illustrated for convenience of explanation, and the present invention is not necessarily limited to the size and thickness of the illustrated components.

The individual features of the various embodiments of the present invention may be partially or wholly combined or combined with each other, and as can be fully understood by those skilled in the art, various technical connections and operations are possible, and each embodiment may be implemented independently of each other or may be implemented together in a related relationship.

Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. Multiple embodiments described below may be applied in duplicate as long as they do not conflict with each other.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 5, a fish processing device (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a device body (200), a sprocket member (220), a chain (240), a guide member (260), a grip member (300), and a cutting member (400).

The device body (200) can form the overall appearance of the fish processing device (100) and can support a sprocket member (220), a chain (240), a guide member (260), a grip member (300), and a cutting member (400).

The device body (200) may include a pair of cover frames (210), a support member (212), a plurality of frame beams (250), and a chain guide (230). The pair of cover frames (210) form both sides of the device body (200) and may be plate-shaped. The support member (212) may be fixed to the ground of a factory or the like and may support the cover frames (210). The plurality of frame beams (250) may connect the pair of cover frames (210) and may be arranged across them. In addition, the chain guide (230) may be arranged at the upper and lower portions of the movement path of the chain (240) and may support the chain (240) so that it does not sag.

A plurality of sprocket members (220) may be arranged along the movement path of the chain (240) between a pair of cover frames (210). These sprocket members (220) may include a sprocket gear (221) and a sprocket shaft (223).

The two ends of the sprocket shaft (223) can be respectively connected to a pair of cover frames (210), and at this time, can be arranged to be rotatably connected to bearings, etc. Among the sprocket shafts (223), the sprocket shaft (223) arranged on the front side of the device body (200) is connected to the sprocket power unit (225) and can receive power to rotate the sprocket gear (221). Accordingly, the chain (240) connected to the sprocket gear (221) can move.

The chain (240) can be arranged to connect a plurality of sprocket members (220) to each other. Referring to Fig. 1, it can be seen that a structure is formed in which a plurality of sprocket gears (221) arranged inside the device body (200) are connected by the chain (240) in the form of an endless track. Accordingly, when the sprocket gear (221) rotates, the chain (240) can move while forming an endless track.

Next, referring to FIGS. 6A to 6C, the grip member (300) can be moved by being connected to the chain (240) described above, and can perform the function of fixing fish. To perform this function, the grip member (300) can include a grip plate (310), a grip unit (320), and a rotation unit (330).

The grip plate (310) may be in the shape of a flat plate extended in the longitudinal direction, and a chain connection part (311) connecting the grip plate (310) to the chain (240) may be arranged at one end of the grip plate (310). The chain connection part (311) has a shape corresponding to a unit of the chain (240) and may be formed with a pair of fastening holes (311a). The grip plate (310) may be connected to the chain (240) by fastening the fastening holes (311a) and the unit of the chain (240) using a fastening member such as a bolt.

The grip unit (320) can be placed on the upper part of the grip plate (310) and can fix fish using a plurality of arms. In an embodiment of the present invention, a pair of arms can be used, and in this case, the grip unit (320) can include a first arm (321), a second arm (324), a support plate (326), a grip projection (327), and a penetration portion (328).

The first arm (321) may be in the shape of a long bar, and one end of the first arm (321) may be rotatably connected to the upper side of the grip plate (310) by a first rotation pin (322). In addition, the second arm (324) may be in the shape of a long bar with a shape corresponding to the first arm (321), and one end of the second arm (324) may be rotatably connected to the upper side of the grip plate (310) by a second rotation pin (325).

The support plate (326) may be in the shape of a flat plate and may be positioned to protrude upwardly on each of the first arm (321) and the second arm (324). The fish is placed between the first arm (321) and the second arm (324), and at this time, a pair of support plates (326) positioned on the first arm (321) and the second arm (324) support both sides of the fish to prevent the fish from falling off.

The grip projections (327) can be arranged to protrude upward on the other side of the first arm (321) and the second arm (324). In this case, a support plate (326) is arranged in the center of the first arm (321) and the second arm (324), and a pair of grip projections (327) are arranged on the other side to support both sides of the fish.

At this time, a protruding portion (327a) may be formed in the upper and lower direction on the surface where a pair of grip projections (327) face each other.

A fish is placed between a pair of grip projections (327), and at this time, a plurality of projections arranged in the vertical direction on the uneven portion (327a) press and fix the fish.

Here, a pair of support plates (326) are in the shape of flat plates and gently press and support both sides of the fish, while a pair of grip projections (327) firmly fix the fish by pressing and pressing both sides of the fish.

That is, a pair of grip projections (327) secure the fish more firmly than the support plate (326). This is to ensure that when the blade (443) constituting the cutting member (400) to be examined below cuts a specific part of the fish, the cutting part is more firmly secured, so that the cutting is relatively accurate.

Referring to Fig. 6a, in an embodiment of the present invention, grip projections (327) may be arranged in multiple rows on the other side of the first arm (321) and the second arm (324). In addition, a penetration portion (328) may be formed between the grip projections (327) arranged in multiple rows.

The blade (443) can pass through the penetration portion (328) and cut a specific part of the fish.

The configuration of the grip unit (320) described above can be useful when trying to properly cut a specific part of a fish.

For example, there may be a case where the head and body of a fish are separated, and the head is removed because it has low marketability, leaving only the body, which has marketability, for further processing to make it into a food ingredient.

In this case, the surface of the body should not be scratched during the cutting process so that the quality of the body is not reduced. Therefore, a support plate (326) with a relatively smooth and flat surface is used to support the body part of the fish.

And since the head is a part that is removed because it has no marketability, the head needs to be firmly fixed in order to properly cut the head from the body. Therefore, the head is positioned on the grip projection (327), and the uneven portion (327a) of the grip projection (327) firmly fixes the head on both sides. Since the head is a part to be removed, it does not matter if the surface is scratched by the uneven portion (327a), but rather, it needs to be firmly fixed in order to properly cut the head with the blade (443).

After this, the blade (443) passes through the penetration portion (328) and can stably cut the head of the fish.

Meanwhile, the rotation unit (330) is placed at the lower part of the grip plate (310) and can be connected to the grip unit (320) placed at the upper part of the grip plate (310). Accordingly, the rotation unit (330) can rotate a pair of arms so that a pair of arms can fix a fish.

This rotating unit (330) may include a first gear (331), a second gear (332), a first link plate (333), a second link plate (334), a rotating bar (335), a push part (337), a roller (336), and an elastic body (340).

The first gear (331) may be arranged at the bottom of the grip plate (310) and connected to the first arm (321) and the first rotary pin (322). In addition, the second gear (332) may be arranged at the bottom of the grip plate (310) and connected to the second arm (324) and the second rotary pin (325). At this time, the first gear (331) and the second gear (332) may be arranged to mesh with each other.

Accordingly, when the first arm (321) rotates and opens in the outward direction of the grip plate (310), the first gear (331) and the second gear (332) rotate in one direction, and the second arm (324) also rotates and opens in the outward direction of the grip plate (310).

Conversely, when the first arm (321) rotates inwardly of the grip plate (310) and narrows, the first gear (331) and the second gear (332) rotate in opposite directions, and the second arm (324) also rotates inwardly of the grip plate (310) and narrows.

The rotation of the first arm (321) and the second arm (324) can be implemented through the configurations described below.

First, the first link plate (333) may be plate-shaped and may be connected to the side of the first arm (321). And the second link plate (334) may be plate-shaped and may be connected to the side of the second arm (324).

The rotation bar (335) can be rotatably connected to the lower surface of the drawing board by a rotation shaft (335a).

The push part (337) may be formed at one end of the rotating bar (335), and the push part (337) may be provided to push the first link plate (333) outward. In an embodiment of the present invention, the push part (337) may have a triangular shape.

When the rotary bar (335) rotates in a direction perpendicular to the first link plate (333) or the second link plate (334), the triangular protrusion (337a) of the push part (337) contacts the first link plate (333) and can push it outward.

Conversely, when the rotary bar (335) rotates in a direction parallel to the first link plate (333) or the second link plate (334), the triangular protrusion (337a) of the push portion (337) detaches from the first link plate (333), and the first link plate (333) can rotate inward. At this time, although not shown in the drawing, a coil spring may be arranged inside the first gear (331), and the coil spring may provide restoring force to the first arm (321). When the first arm (321) rotates inward, the first link plate (333) connected to the first arm (321) can also rotate inward.

Meanwhile, in order to effectively push the first link plate (333) outward when the rotation bar (335) rotates, a sub-block (338) may be connected to the rotation bar (335). The sub-block (338) rotates together with the rotation bar (335) and may push the first link plate (333) outward together with the push portion (337). In addition, a curved portion (338a) may be formed on a surface of the sub-block (338) that faces the first link plate (333). When the sub-block (338) rotates, the curved portion (338a) may smooth the contact surface between the sub-block (338) and the first link plate (333), thereby facilitating smooth rotation.

The roller (336) can be rotatably arranged at the other end of the rotary bar (335) and can move along the guide bar (263) constituting the guide member (260) to be examined below to rotate the rotary bar (335).

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 7a, a guide member (260) may be arranged on the device body (200), and the guide member (260) may rotate the roller (336) and the rotation bar (335). The guide member (260) may include a guide plate (261), a guide bracket (262), and a guide bar (263).

The guide plate (261) can be placed on a frame beam (250) connecting a pair of cover frames (210) in the device body (200) by bolting or welding, etc.

And the guide bracket (362) can be placed on the upper part of the guide plate (261), and one end of the guide bar (263) can be connected to the guide bracket (262) by being bolted to it.

The guide bar (263) may be in the form of a long bar, and when combined with the guide bracket (262), may be positioned to form a certain angle with respect to the movement path of the grip member (300).

Referring to FIG. 7b and FIG. 7a, a configuration is initiated in which the guide bar (263) is arranged to form a certain angle (θ1, θ2) with respect to the movement path of the grip member (300), and a state in which the roller (336) moves along the guide bar (263) and the rotary bar (335) rotates is initiated. When the roller (336) moves along the guide bar (263), the rotary bar (335) connected to the roller (336) rotates.

First, referring to FIG. 7a, when the roller (336) moves along the guide bar (263) arranged at a predetermined angle (θ1) with respect to the moving direction of the grip member (300) to the reference line (H1) indicating the end of the guide bar (263), the rotary bar (335) rotates in a direction parallel to the arrows on the first and second link plates (333, 334). Accordingly, the push unit (337) is separated from the first link plate (333). In this case, the restoring force of the coil spring (not shown) arranged inside the first gear (331) is applied so that the first arm and the first link plate rotate inward, and the first and second arms (321, 324) are brought closer to each other.

The fish placed on the grip plate (310) can be fixed and supported by the support plate (326) and the grip projection (327) as the first and second arms (321, 324) become narrower to each other.

Next, referring to FIG. 7b, if the guide bar (263) is arranged at an opposite angle (θ2) to the guide bar (253) of FIG. 7a, when the roller (336) moves along the guide bar (263) to the reference line (H2) indicating the end of the guide bar (263), the rotation bar (335) rotates in the opposite direction as shown by the arrow.

This is a case where the rotating bar (335) rotates in a direction perpendicular to the first and second link plates (333, 334), and accordingly, the push part (337) comes into contact with the first link plate (333) and is pushed outward, thereby causing the first and second arms (321, 324) to move away from each other.

The fish placed on the grip plate (310) is released from its fixation as the first and second arms (321, 324) move away from each other, and can be separated from the grip unit (320).

Here, the chain (240) is connected in an endless track shape and rotates, so fixing the fish with respect to the cutting member (400) can be performed at the front of the device body (200), and after being cut by the cutting member (400), the separation of the fish can be performed at the rear of the device body (200).

Therefore, the angular arrangement of the guide bar (263) as in Fig. 7a is formed on the guide member (260) arranged on the front side of the device body (200) so that the grip unit (320) can fix the fish, and the angular arrangement of the guide bar (263) as in Fig. 7b can be formed on the guide member (260) arranged on the rear side of the device body (200) so that the fish, which has been cut by the cutting member (400), can be separated from the grip unit (320).

That is, based on the cutting member (400), the guide bar (262) arranged on the front side of the device body (200) and the guide bar (262) arranged on the rear side of the device body (200) form angles in opposite directions with respect to the movement path of the grip member (300), allowing the grip unit (320) to fix or separate the fish.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 8, the cutting member (400) is placed on the movement path of the grip member (300) in the device body (200) and is fixed to the grip member (3000) to cut and incise moving fish.

This cutting member (400) may include a fixed bracket (410), an actuator (420), a piston unit (430), and a blade (443).

The fixed bracket (410) can be placed on the upper part of the cover frame (210) constituting the device body (200).

The body (421) of the actuator (420) is fixed by a fixing bracket (410) and can be placed on the upper part of the device body (200). In an embodiment of the present invention, the actuator (420) may be a hydraulic device, but is not necessarily limited thereto.

The piston unit (430) can be connected to the end of the rod (422) of the actuator (420) and can move in the longitudinal direction of the grip member (300) according to the operation of the actuator (420). Strictly speaking, it moves the blade (443) along the longitudinal direction of the fish fixed to the grip member (300). This is to move the blade (443) along the longitudinal direction of the fish and position it at a specific part of the fish to be cut.

The blade (443) is connected to the piston unit (430) and can be moved up and down according to the operation of the piston unit (430). Strictly speaking, the blade (443) is moved along the up and down direction of the fish placed on the grip member (300). This is to move the blade (443) along the up and down direction of the fish and position it at a specific part of the fish to be cut.

That is, in the embodiment of the present invention, the actuator (420) and the piston unit (430) are used to move the blade (443) up, down, left, and right of the fish so that it can be accurately positioned at a specific part of the fish to be cut.

This piston unit (430) may include a fixed plate (433), a piston body (431), a piston rod (432), an elevating support rod (434), and an elevating support plate (435).

The fixed plate (433) may be in the shape of a flat plate and may be connected to the rod end of the actuator (420). In addition, a rod guide (433a) may be formed on both sides of the fixed plate (433).

The piston body (431) may be placed at the upper central portion of the fixed plate (433). The piston rod (432) may be flexibly connected to the piston body (431), and a blade plate (441) may be connected to the lower end. The piston rod (432) may be flexibly moved within the piston body (431). Accordingly, the blade plate (441) connected to the lower end of the piston rod (432) may be raised and lowered.

The lifting support rod (434) can be arranged to penetrate the rod guide (433a), and the lower end can be connected to the blade plate (441). The lifting support rod (434) can support the lifting of the piston rod (432) on both sides when the piston rod (432) is lifted, and can also prevent or alleviate the lifting direction of the piston rod (432) from being misaligned due to external impact.

The lifting support plate (435) may be in the shape of a flat plate, and a through hole (435a) through which a piston body (431) is positioned and penetrates may be formed in the center of the lifting support plate (435). In addition, both sides of the lifting support plate (435) may be connected to the upper end of the lifting support rod (434).

Accordingly, when the lifting support rod (434) is raised and lowered according to the expansion of the piston rod (432), the lifting support plate (435) moves along the up and down direction of the piston body (431).

Referring to FIGS. 9a and 9b, a state in which a cutting member (400) is fixed to a grip member (300) to cut and incise a specific part of a fish is disclosed.

For example, it can be assumed that the user operates the fish processing device (100) by setting it to process the separation of the head and body of the fish.

In this case, referring to Fig. 9a, although not shown in the drawing, when the sensor measures the height of the fish (F) and transmits the height information to the control unit (500; refer to Fig. 8), the control unit (500) controls the piston unit (430) to raise and lower the piston rod (432) to set the vertical position of the blade (443).

Alternatively, when the sensor detects the lower part of the fish (F) and sends a signal to the control unit (500), the control unit (500) can control the piston unit (430) to raise and lower the piston rod (432) so that the blade (443) is positioned at the lower part of the fish.

As described above, the chain (240) circulates in an endless track shape, and the grip member (300) is connected to the chain (240), so that the grip member (300) moves circulatingly along the movement path of the chain (240).

As disclosed in Fig. 9a, the grip member (300) moves while passing through the blade (443) while holding the fish (F). At this time, the blade (443) cuts off the head of the fish and separates it from the body of the fish.

Since the upper and lower positions of the blade (443) are set in response to the height of the fish or the lower part of the fish, the head and body of the fish are processed separately or slightly attached to facilitate later processing.

Referring to Fig. 9b, although not shown in the drawing, when the sensor measures the length of the fish (F) and transmits the length information to the control unit (500), the control unit (500) controls the actuator (420) to expand and contract the rod (422) of the actuator (420) to set the left-right position of the blade (443).

Alternatively, when the sensor recognizes the head length of the fish (F) and sends a signal to the control unit (500; see FIG. 8), the control unit (500) can control the actuator (420) to extend the rod (422) of the actuator (420) so that the blade (443) is positioned at the boundary (F0) between the head and body of the fish.

As described above, the chain (240) circulates in an endless track shape, and the grip member (300) is connected to the chain (240), so that the grip member (300) moves circulatingly along the movement path of the chain (240).

As disclosed in Fig. 9b, the grip member (300) moves while passing through the blade (443) while holding the fish (F). At this time, the blade (443) passes through the penetration portion (328) formed between the grip projections (327), and at this time, the boundary portion (F0) of the head and body of the fish placed on the grip projection (327) is cut, thereby separating the head and body of the fish.

Since the left and right positions of the blade (443) are set in response to the length of the fish or the head of the fish, the head and body of the fish are processed separately or slightly attached to facilitate later processing.

As described above, the fish processing device (100) according to the embodiment of the present invention can cut a specific part of the fish relatively accurately by adjusting the up/down/left/right positions of the blade (443) by operating the actuator (420) and the piston unit (430).

When operated in conjunction with a sensor, a specific part of each fish can be precisely identified, and the control unit (500) can operate the actuator (420) and piston unit (430) in real time for each fish to adjust the up/down/left/right position of the blade (443), thereby enabling more accurate cutting.

Since these tasks are implemented through a series of automated mechanical operations, the marketability of the processed fish can be kept relatively constant.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 10, another form of a cutting member (400) according to an embodiment of the present invention is disclosed, which may be one in which a configuration that enables rotation of a piston unit (430) is added. If a rotation function is additionally equipped, the position of the blade (443) can be adjusted more precisely.

To perform this rotation function, the cutting member (400) may further include a load flange (422a), a fixed rod (433b), a fixed flange (433c), a coupling (423), a bearing (424), and a rotation means (450).

The load flange (422a) may be shaped like a disk and may be formed to protrude radially from the end of the load (422) of the actuator (420).

The fixed rod (433b) may have a cylindrical shape, and may be formed to be connected to the fixed plate (433) and protrude in the direction of the rod flange (422a).

The fixed flange (433c) may have a disc shape corresponding to the load flange (422a) and may be formed to protrude radially from the end of the fixed rod (433b).

The coupling (423) may be in the form of a housing, and a load flange (422a) and a fixed flange (433c) may be arranged inside the coupling (423). The load flange (422a) and the fixed flange (433c) may be connected to each other by the coupling (423), and accordingly, the fixed rod (433b) and the rod (422) of the actuator (420) may be connected.

At this time, the coupling (423) is bolted (423a) to the load flange (422a) and can be connected to each other. Accordingly, the coupling (423) can move axially together when the load (422) of the actuator (420) is stretched, and inside the coupling (423), only the fixed flange (433a) is supported by the bearing (424) and can rotate.

A bearing (424) can be placed to support the outer circumference of the fixed flange (433c) within the coupling (423). The bearing (424) can smoothly rotate the fixed flange (433c).

The rotating means (450) can be placed in the coupling (423) and connected to the fixed plate (433). The rotating means (450) can rotate the fixed plate (433) to rotate the piston unit (430).

The rotating means (450) may include a motor (452), a first pulley (453), a second pulley (454), and a power transmission belt (455).

The motor (452) can be placed on the coupling (423) and the fixed bracket (410) by the motor bracket (451).

The first pulley (453) can be mounted on the power shaft of the motor (452), and the second pulley (454) can be mounted on the fixed rod (433b). In addition, the first pulley (453) and the second pulley (454) can be connected to each other by a power transmission belt (455).

When the control unit (500) operates the motor (452), the first pulley (453) rotates and moves the power transmission belt (455). Accordingly, the second pulley (454) rotates and rotates the fixed rod (433b). Since the fixed rod (433b) is connected to the fixed plate (433), the fixed plate (433) and the piston unit (430) rotate together.

As described above, a blade plate (441) is connected to the lower end of the piston rod (432), so that the upper and lower positions of the blade (443) change as the blade (443) rotates.

The control unit (500) controls the elevation position of the piston rod (432) and the rotational position of the piston rod (432) together, so that the upper and lower positions of the blade (443) can be adjusted more precisely. This can contribute to securing the cutting processing quality of the fish desired by the user.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention described above, a) the processing work of fish, particularly the processing work of cutting the head and body of the fish, can be automated, b) a relatively constant level of processing quality can be maintained through a series of mechanical processing operations, and c) worker fatigue can be reduced and there is no need to hire multiple workers, thereby reducing processing costs such as labor costs.

In the present invention, the fish processing device (100) is not limited to the configuration and method of the several embodiments described above, but the several embodiments may be configured by selectively combining all or part of each embodiment so that various modifications can be made.

100: Fish processing unit
200:Device body 210:Cover frame
220: Sprocket part 221: Sprocket gear
223: Sprocket shaft 225: Sprocket power unit
230:Chain Guide 240:Chain
250: Frame beam 260: Guide member
261: Guide plate 263: Guide bracket
263: Guide Bar
300: grip member 310: grip plate
311: Chain link 320: Grip unit
321:1st arm 322:1st rotary pin
324:Second arm 325:Second rotary pin
326: Support plate 327: Grip protrusion
327a: uneven part 328: perforation part
330: Rotating unit 331: 1st gear
332:2nd gear 333:1st link board
334: Second Link Board 335: Rotating Bar
335a:Rotating shaft 336:Roller
337: Push part 337a: Protruding end
338: Rotating block 338a: Curved section
400:Cutting member 410:Fixing bracket
420: Actuator 421: Body of the actuator
422: Actuator load 423: Coupling
424:Bearing 430:Piston Unit
431: Piston body 432: Piston rod
433:Fixed plate 433a:Rod guide
433b:Fixed rod 433c:Fixed flange
434: Elevator support rod 435: Elevator support plate
435a:Cutting part 441:Blade plate
443:Blade 450:Rotating mechanism
451:Motor bracket 452:Motor
453:1st pulley 454:2nd pulley
455: Power transmission belt
500:Control Unit
F: Fish

Claims (14)

device body;
A plurality of sprocket members arranged on the above device body;
A chain connecting the above plurality of sprocket members;
A grip member connected to the above chain and securing the fish; and
A cutting member arranged on the movement path of the grip member in the above device body and cutting the fish;
Including,
The above grip member is,
A grip plate on which a chain connecting portion connected to the chain is arranged at one end;
A grip unit positioned on the upper part of the grip plate and used to secure the fish using a plurality of arms; and
A rotation unit positioned at the lower portion of the grip plate and connected to the grip unit, the rotation unit rotating the plurality of arms so that the plurality of arms fix the fish;
A fish processing device, including:
delete In the first paragraph,
The above grip unit,
One side comprises a first arm rotatably connected to the upper side of the grip plate by a first rotary pin;
A second arm, one side of which is rotatably connected to the upper side of the grip plate by a second rotary pin; and
A support plate that is positioned on each of the first and second arms and supports both sides of the fish between the first and second arms;
A fish processing device, including:
In the third paragraph,
The above grip unit,
A grip projection positioned on the other side of the first arm and the second arm respectively, and having a protruding portion formed in the upper and lower direction on the surface facing each other;
A fish processing device further comprising:
In paragraph 4,
A fish processing device wherein the grip protrusions are arranged in a plurality of rows on the other side of the first arm and the second arm, and a penetration portion is formed between the grip protrusions arranged in the plurality of rows.
In the third paragraph,
The above rotating unit,
A first gear disposed at the lower portion of the grip plate and connected to the first arm and the first rotary pin; and
A second gear is disposed at the lower portion of the grip plate and is connected to the second arm and the second rotary pin;
A fish processing device wherein the first gear and the second gear are arranged to mesh with each other.
In Article 6,
The above rotating unit,
A first link plate connected to the side of the first arm;
A second link plate connected to the side of the second arm;
A rotating bar rotatably connected to the lower surface of the grip plate by a rotating shaft;
A push part formed at one end of the above rotating bar and provided to push the first link plate outward;
A roller rotatably arranged at the other end of the above rotating bar; and
A sub-block connected to the above-mentioned rotating bar and having a curved surface formed on a surface facing the first link plate;
A fish processing device, comprising:
In Article 7,
A fish processing device further comprising: a guide member disposed on the device body and configured to rotate the roller and the rotating bar.
In Article 8,
The above guide member is,
A guide plate coupled to the above device body;
A guide bracket protrudingly positioned on the upper part of the above guide plate; and
A fish processing device comprising a guide bar coupled to the above guide bracket and positioned at a predetermined angle with respect to the movement path of the grip member.
In Article 9,
A fish processing device, wherein, based on the above-mentioned cutting member, the guide bar arranged on the front side of the device body and the guide bar arranged on the rear side of the device body form angles in opposite directions with respect to the movement path of the grip member.
In the first paragraph,
The above cutting member is,
An actuator positioned by a fixed bracket on the upper part of the device body;
A piston unit connected to the load end of the actuator and moving in the longitudinal direction of the grip member according to the operation of the actuator; and
A blade connected to the piston unit and raised and lowered according to the operation of the piston unit;
A fish processing device, including:
In Article 11,
The above piston unit,
A fixed plate connected to the load end of the above actuator and having load guides arranged on both sides;
A piston body positioned at the center of the above fixed plate;
A piston rod that is flexibly connected to the piston body and has a blade plate connected to the lower end;
A lifting support rod that is arranged to penetrate the above load guide and has a lower end connected to the blade plate; and
A cut-out groove is formed in the central portion in which the piston body is placed, and on both sides, an elevator support plate is connected to the upper end of the elevator support rod;
A fish processing device, including:
In Article 12,
The above cutting member is,
A load flange formed at the load end of the above actuator;
A fixed rod connected to the above fixed plate and formed to protrude in the direction of the load flange;
A fixed flange placed at the end of the above fixed rod;
A coupling connecting the above load flange and the above fixed flange to each other;
A bearing arranged inside the above coupling and supporting rotation of the fixed flange; and
A rotating means arranged on the outside of the above coupling and connected to the above fixed plate, for rotating the above fixed plate and the above piston unit;
A fish processing device further comprising:
In Article 13,
The above rotating means is,
A motor arranged in the above coupling;
a first pulley connected to the power shaft of the above motor; and
A second pulley connected to the above fixed load and connected to the first pulley by a power transmission belt;
A fish processing device, including: