Apparatus for injecting various materials

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for injecting various materials. According to one embodiment of the present invention, when a target object (such as meat, which is a target for processed meat products) is located below an injection unit for injecting various materials, the target object is sensed by a sensor unit, and then the operation of the injection unit is precisely controlled through the sensing information, thereby increasing the efficiency of injecting various materials into the target object and minimizing the waste of materials.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a device for injecting various materials, and more specifically, to a device for injecting various materials such as fat and seasoning into a meat object. Background Technology

[0003] Generally, most processed meat products made from various types of animal or poultry are consumed by grilling them using direct heating or cooking them using indirect heating.

[0004] In this case, processed meat products intended to be grilled or cooked are prepared by applying various types of seasonings to the surface or soaking them in seasonings for a certain period of time to allow the seasonings to permeate the food, after which they are grilled or cooked to enhance their flavor.

[0005] However, generally, when seasoning is applied to the surface of processed meat products or soaked in seasoning for a certain period and then grilled or cooked using direct or indirect heating methods, the seasoning does not penetrate evenly into the interior of the processed meat product, resulting in the disadvantage that the taste of the product varies by part. Therefore, devices that directly inject fat, seasoning, etc., into the interior of processed meat products are being developed recently.

[0006] Meanwhile, as prior art related to this, Korean Registered Patent No. 10-1402968 (published June 3, 2014) discloses a needle for a seasoning injection device.

[0007] However, in the case of a conventional injection device including the above-mentioned conventional technology, there is a lack of technology to improve the efficiency of meat processing operations by precisely controlling the movement path and speed of the meat processing food on the device and the needle accordingly to inject seasoning into the meat processing food, so the development of technology to supplement this is required. The problem to be solved

[0009] Accordingly, the present invention has been devised against the aforementioned background and aims to provide an injection device that not only increases the efficiency of injecting various materials into a target (such as meat, which is a target for processed meat products) but also minimizes material waste by sensing the target with a sensor unit when the target is located below an injection unit for injecting various materials, and then precisely controlling the operation of the injection unit through the sensing information.

[0010] The objectives of the present invention are not limited thereto, and other unmentioned objectives will be clearly understood by a person skilled in the art from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0012] To achieve this purpose, one embodiment of the present invention provides a device for injecting various materials into a target object, comprising: an injection unit positioned on a path along which the target object is transported along a transport unit and configured to be movable vertically, and which receives the material from a storage unit in which the material is stored and injects it into the target object; a sensor unit that generates sensing information of the target object when the target object is located below the injection unit; and a control unit that receives the sensing information and controls the injection unit to descend so that the material is injected into the target object.

[0013] Additionally, the present invention provides a device for injecting various materials, characterized in that the injection unit comprises: a support block; and at least one needle, the upper end of which is coupled to the support block, through which the material supplied from the storage unit is introduced through the upper end, and through which the material is discharged at the lower end or on the side.

[0014] In addition, the sensor unit is configured to be movable up and down along the needle, and is characterized by generating the sensing information by sensing the upward movement along the outer surface of the object during the process of the object being transported along the transport unit.

[0015] In addition, the sensor unit is configured to be movable up and down along the needle, and is characterized by generating the sensing information by sensing the pressure applied from the support block when the object moves upward along the outer surface of the object during the process of the object being transported along the transport unit.

[0016] In addition, the sensor unit is configured to be movable up and down along the needle, and is characterized by generating sensing information by sensing a change in the distance between the sensor unit and the support block when the object moves upward along the outer surface of the object during the process of the object being transported along the transport unit. Effects of the invention

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when a target object (such as meat, which is a target for processed meat products) is located below an injection unit for injecting various materials, the target object is sensed by a sensor unit, and then the operation of the injection unit is precisely controlled through the sensing information, thereby increasing the efficiency of injecting various materials into the target object and minimizing the waste of materials. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0020] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a device for injecting various materials according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a diagram showing an example of an injection part and a sensor part. Figures 3 and 4 are perspective views showing an example of a needle. Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view and a partial enlarged view of the needle. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example in which material remaining on the upper surface of an object is supplied into the object through the receiving groove of a needle. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the process of an embodiment of the present invention operating by an example of a sensor unit. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the process of an embodiment of the present invention operating by another example of a sensor part. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the process of an embodiment of the present invention operating by another example of a sensor part. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0021] Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the exemplary drawings. It should be noted that in assigning reference numerals to the components of each drawing, the same components are given the same reference numeral whenever possible, even if they are shown in different drawings. Furthermore, in describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known components or functions could obscure the essence of the invention, such detailed description is omitted.

[0022] In addition, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), (b), etc., may be used when describing the components of the present invention. These terms are intended only to distinguish the components from other components, and the essence, order, or sequence of the components is not limited by the terms. Where it is stated that a component is "connected," "combined," or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that the component may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but that another component may also be "connected," "combined," or "connected" between each component.

[0023] A device (100) for injecting various materials according to an embodiment of the present invention relates to a device for injecting various materials, such as fat and seasoning, into a meat processing food (target) of various meats belonging to the animal family or poultry family.

[0024] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a device for injecting various materials according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of an injection unit and a sensor unit. FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 are perspective views showing an example of a needle. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view and a partially enlarged view of a needle. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example in which material remaining on the upper surface of an object is supplied into the object through a receiving groove of the needle. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the process of an embodiment of the present invention operating by an example of a sensor unit. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the process of an embodiment of the present invention operating by another example of a sensor unit. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the process of an embodiment of the present invention operating by yet another example of a sensor unit.

[0025] As illustrated in these drawings, a device (100) for injecting various materials according to one embodiment of the present invention is a device for injecting various materials into a target object, and is configured to be movable up and down along a transport unit (101) and is characterized by comprising: an injection unit (105) that receives materials from a storage unit (103) in which materials are stored and injects them into the target object; a sensor unit (107) that generates sensing information (i1) that senses the target object when the target object is located below the injection unit (105); and a control unit (109) that receives the sensing information (i1) and controls the injection unit (105) to descend so that materials are injected into the target object.

[0026] Below, each component is described in detail.

[0027] The injection unit (105) is positioned on the path along which the object is transported along the transport unit (101).

[0028] The transfer section (101) can be provided as, for example, a conveyor belt.

[0029] The injection part (105) is provided to be movable up and down.

[0030] The injection unit (105) can be raised and lowered by a driving unit that provides vertical driving force (e.g., an electric motor and a rack and pinion gear operated by the electric motor, a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder).

[0031] The injection unit (105) receives material from the storage unit (103) where the material is stored and injects it into the object.

[0032] To explain an example of an injection unit (105) in more detail, the injection unit (105) may include: a support block (201); and at least one needle (203) having its upper end connected to the support block (201), through which material supplied from the storage unit (103) is fed in through the upper end, and through which the material is discharged at the lower end or on the side.

[0033] The support block (201) can be provided in a box shape.

[0034] The support block (201) can be raised and lowered by the driving unit described above.

[0035] The upper end of the needle (203) is connected to the support block (201).

[0036] The needle (203) can be provided with at least one or more and can be coupled to the support block (201).

[0037] The needle (203) has a structure in which material supplied from the storage unit (103) is fed in through the top.

[0038] The needle (203) has a pointed bottom.

[0039] The needle (203) has a discharge port (301) on the bottom or side through which material is discharged.

[0040] The needle (203) has a passage (303) through which material is transported on the inside.

[0041] The passage (303) is connected to the discharge port (301).

[0042] The needle (203) may have a receiving groove (401) formed concavely at a predetermined interval in the longitudinal direction on the side opposite to the direction in which the discharge port (301) is formed on the outer surface.

[0043] The receiving groove (401) can be formed in a structure in which a portion of the outer surface of the needle (203) is pressed toward the passage (303) and the outer surface wall protrudes convexly toward the passage (303).

[0044] As a result, the material moving along the passage (303) accelerates as it passes through the receiving groove (401) area (Bernoulli's principle), and thus the discharge speed of the material discharged through the discharge port (301) increases, thereby improving the working speed of the various material injection device (100) which is an embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Additionally, the receiving groove (401) can also perform the function of supplying the material held in the receiving groove (401) into the object after the needle (203) is inserted into the object while holding the material present on the upper surface of the object when the injection part (105) descends and injects material into the object.

[0046] (That is, when multiple needles (203) sequentially inject material into an object, the material may fall onto the upper surface of the object and remain there during the process of the previously operated needle (203) exiting the object, and this remaining material may be supplied into the object while being held in the receiving groove (401) of the needle (203) that operates next in priority.)

[0048] Next, the sensor unit (107) generates a sensing signal (i1) that senses the target when the target is located at the bottom of the injection unit (105).

[0049] For example, the sensor unit (107) is configured to be movable up and down along the needle (203), and can generate a sensing signal (i1) by sensing the upward movement along the outer surface of the object as the object is transported along the transport unit (101).

[0050] This sensor unit (107) may be provided in a configuration including a vibration sensor (701).

[0051] In another example, the sensor unit (107) is configured to be movable up and down along the needle (203), and can generate a sensing signal (i1) by sensing the pressure applied from the support block (201) when the object moves upward along the outer surface of the object during the process of the object being transported along the transport unit (101).

[0052] This sensor part (107) may be provided in a configuration including an elastic body (801) having elastic restoring force as its length is extended according to pressure applied from the support block (201).

[0053] In another example, the sensor unit (107) is configured to be movable up and down along the needle (203), and can generate sensing information (i1) by sensing the change in distance between the support block (201) and the object when the object moves upward along the outer surface of the object during the process of the object being transported along the transport unit (101).

[0054] This sensor unit (107) may be provided with a configuration including a distance sensor (901) that measures the distance between the support block (201) (ultraviolet method, infrared method, etc.).

[0056] Next, the control unit (109) receives sensing information (i1) from the sensor unit (107).

[0057] The control unit (109) controls the injection unit (105) using sensing information (i1) so that the injection unit (105) descends and a material is injected into the target body.

[0058] When the control unit (109) determines through the sensing information (i1) that the target object is located below the injection unit (105), it controls the injection unit (105) to lower so that the needle (203) is inserted into the target object, and simultaneously injects the material into the target object through the needle (203).

[0060] As described above, according to one embodiment of the present invention, when a target object (such as meat, which is a target for processed meat products) is located below an injection unit for injecting various materials, the target object is sensed by a sensor unit, and then the operation of the injection unit is precisely controlled through the sensing information, thereby increasing the efficiency of injecting various materials into the target object and minimizing the waste of materials.

[0061] Although it has been described above that all components constituting an embodiment of the present invention are combined or operate as a single unit, the present invention is not necessarily limited to such an embodiment. That is, within the scope of the purpose of the present invention, all components may be selectively combined in one or more ways to operate.

[0062] The foregoing description is merely an illustrative explanation of the technical concept of the present invention, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will be able to make various modifications and variations within the scope of the essential characteristics of the present invention. Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to explain, not limit, the technical concept of the present invention, and the scope of the technical concept of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention shall be interpreted by the claims below, and all technical concepts within an equivalent scope shall be interpreted as being included within the scope of rights of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0064] 100: Device for injecting various materials 101 : Transfer section 103 : Storage section 105 : Injection part 107 : Sensor section 109 : Control unit 201 : Support block 203 : Needles 301 : Discharge port 303 : Passage 401 : Accommodation Home 701 : Vibration sensor 801 : Elastomer 901: Distance sensor i1 : Sensing information

Claims

Claim 1 A device for injecting various materials into an object, comprising: an injection unit positioned on a path along which the object is transported along a transport unit and configured to be movable vertically, receiving the material from a storage unit in which the material is stored and injecting it into the object; a sensor unit that generates sensing information of the object when the object is located below the injection unit; and a control unit that receives the sensing information and controls the injection unit to descend so that the material is injected into the object; wherein the injection unit comprises a support block; The device comprises at least one needle, the upper end of which is coupled to the support block and has a passage for conveying the material on the inner side, and has a discharge port formed therein for receiving the material supplied from the storage unit through the upper end and discharging the material on the lower end or side; wherein the sensor unit is configured to be movable up and down along the needle, and generates sensing information by sensing at least one of the movement of the object moving upward along the outer surface of the object during the process of the object being conveyed along the conveying unit, pressure applied from the support block, and a change in distance from the support block; wherein the needle has a receiving groove formed concavely at a predetermined distance in the longitudinal direction on the outer surface opposite to the direction in which the discharge port is formed, and the receiving groove is formed in a structure in which a portion of the outer surface of the needle is pressed toward the passage and the inner surface wall protrudes convexly toward the passage, thereby increasing the discharge speed of the material moving along the passage, and when the injection unit descends and injects the material into the object, the needle, while holding the material present on the upper surface of the object A device for injecting various materials, characterized by allowing the material held in the receiving groove to be supplied into the object after the needle is inserted into the object. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 delete Claim 4 delete Claim 5 delete

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