Washed rice quantitative supply device and instant rice production system equipped with the same

Abstract

The present invention discloses a device for supplying washed rice in a quantitative manner and an instant rice production system including the same. The device for supplying washed rice in a quantitative manner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a washed rice hopper provided on one side of a device body and forming a space in which washed rice is stored inside, a plurality of upper chutes provided in a lower region of the rice washing hopper and into which the washed rice in the rice washing hopper falls individually, a plurality of lower chutes provided in the same number as the upper chutes and spaced apart in a lower region of the upper chute and supplying the washed rice falling from the upper chutes to an instant rice container, and a washed rice delivery unit provided between the upper chute and the lower chute, at least a portion of which is movable and delivers the washed rice on the upper chute side to the lower chute at the same time.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a fixed-volume washed rice supply device and an instant rice production system equipped with the same, and more specifically, to a fixed-volume washed rice supply device that can not only fill a container with a fixed amount of washed rice and supply it, but also simplifies the conventional complex structure into an efficient and compact device, making it easy to disassemble and assemble and to clean, thereby significantly shortening production preparation time and shortening the overall setup time, etc. [Background technology]

[0002] Rice is made by adding a certain amount of water to rice and heating it at a temperature of about 100°C for about 30 minutes to an hour.

[0003] However, if rice is stored without being eaten immediately after cooking, the moisture in the rice will evaporate, causing the rice to harden and turn yellow, making it inedible.

[0004] In addition, it is known that microorganisms exist on the surface of rice, and while most microorganisms are killed during the cooking process, heat-resistant spores are not completely killed. Therefore, it is not a problem if the rice is eaten within a day, but it is a problem if the rice is stored or distributed at room temperature for more than a day. In fact, bento boxes that are sold packaged with side dishes are supposed to be eaten within seven hours of production.

[0005] To solve the above problems, packaged instant rice that can be stored for a long period of time by reducing the number of microorganisms in the rice and killing heat-resistant spores is commercially available.

[0006] Instant rice packaged in this way becomes delicious, just like freshly cooked rice, when heated, so it is popular not only with people traveling or on business trips, but also with company employees, dual-income couples, the elderly, and other people who find it difficult to cook rice each time.

[0007] A typical instant rice manufacturing process includes a process of putting the instant rice into containers, a sterilization process to sterilize the rice in the containers, a cooking process to heat and cook the rice, a sealing process to put a lid on the container, and a post-processing process to sterilize and cool the containers.

[0008] In this process, the instant rice container introducing step may be performed in the following order: separating and supplying the instant rice containers, detecting the presence or absence of the containers, removing foreign objects from the containers, supplying a fixed amount of washed rice, pressing the washed rice, and discharging the containers.

[0009] On the other hand, among the above processes, the wash-rice fixed-amount supply process is, as described above, a process of supplying (filling) a fixed amount of washed rice, which is rice that has been washed, into a container. For this purpose, a so-called wash-rice fixed-amount supply device is provided for supplying a fixed amount of washed rice.

[0010] Currently, the mainstream washed rice supply devices are of the volumetric measuring type, using a volumetric measuring device also known as a masu (1 go or 1 sho). This conventional volumetric measuring method employs a method in which rice is placed in the space of the volumetric measuring device, and when the volumetric measuring device moves forward, the rice falls into the front chute, and then when the volumetric measuring device returns to its original position, rice is placed in the space of the volumetric measuring device, and when the volumetric measuring device moves backward, the rice falls into the rear chute.

[0011] This type of volumetric measuring method is currently the mainstream in production facilities, but in existing conventional technology, it is common for the volumetric measuring device to be composed of multiple individual devices, for example seven devices, which inevitably results in a complex structure. In other words, considering that food equipment must be completely disassembled and cleaned at least once a day due to its characteristics, conventional washed rice quantitative supply devices not only have a large number of disassembly items due to their complex structural limitations, but also have a complex disassembly method, which makes cleaning difficult, takes a long time to prepare for production, and requires separate adjustment of the quantity, resulting in a long setup time. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0012] [Patent Document 1] Korean Patent No. 10-0726155 (June 1, 2007) Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0013] Therefore, the technical problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide a fixed quantity washed rice supply device and an instant rice production system equipped with the same, which can not only fill a container with a fixed quantity of washed rice and supply it, but also simplifies the conventional complex structure into an efficient and compact device, making it easy to disassemble and assemble and to clean, thereby significantly shortening production preparation time and thereby shortening the overall setup time. [Means for solving the problem]

[0014] According to one aspect of the present invention, a washed rice quantitative supply device can be provided, comprising: a rice washing hopper provided on one side of a device body and forming a space in which washed rice is stored; a plurality of upper chutes provided in a lower region of the rice washing hopper and into which the washed rice in the rice washing hopper falls individually; a plurality of lower chutes provided in the same number as the upper chutes and spaced apart in the lower region of the upper chute and supplying the washed rice falling from the upper chutes to instant rice containers; and a washed rice delivery unit disposed between the upper chute and the lower chute, at least a portion of which is movable and which delivers the washed rice on the upper chute side to the lower chute simultaneously.

[0015] The washed rice delivery unit may include a plurality of washed rice storage units arranged in a lower region of the upper chute corresponding to the respective upper chutes and temporarily storing the washed rice dropping from the upper chute, an integrated volume measuring unit arranged below the washed rice storage units and delivering the washed rice from the washed rice storage units to the lower chute while moving linearly, and a volume measuring unit driving unit connected to the integrated volume measuring unit and linearly driving the integrated volume measuring unit.

[0016] The washed rice delivery section may further include a washed rice delivery plate disposed between the integrated volume measuring unit and the lower chute and having a plurality of washed rice delivery holes for delivering washed rice on the integrated volume measuring unit side to the lower chute.

[0017] The washed rice delivery section may further include a unit guide disposed on the washed rice delivery plate and configured to guide the linear movement of the integrated volumetric measuring unit.

[0018] The washed rice delivery section may further include a stopper disposed in front of or behind the unit guide and limiting the movement of the integrated volume measuring unit.

[0019] The integrated volume measuring unit may include a unit body that partitions a space in which a fixed amount of washed rice is individually stored and has a plurality of interval adjusters adjustably disposed therein and penetrating an upper part and a lower part, an upper plate that is detachably coupled to an upper part of the unit body and has a plurality of upper through holes formed therein, and a lower plate that is detachably coupled to a lower part of the unit body and has a plurality of lower through holes formed therein.

[0020] The integrated volume measuring unit may further include a head portion coupled to one end of the unit body, and a gap adjustment bolt connected to the head portion and the unit body and configured to adjust a gap between the head portion and the unit body.

[0021] The integrated volume measuring unit may further include a drive unit connection bracket coupled to the other end of the unit body and connected to the volume measuring unit drive unit.

[0022] The washing machine may further include an apparatus controller for controlling an operation of a volume measuring unit driving unit of the washing rice delivery unit so that the washing rice in the washing rice hopper is supplied in a fixed amount to the container through the upper chute, the washing rice delivery unit, and the lower chute.

[0023] According to another aspect of the present invention, there can be provided an instant rice production system including: a system main body; and a washed rice quantitative supplying device provided on one side of the system main body and supplying a fixed amount of washed rice into an instant rice container, the washed rice quantitative supplying device including: a rice washing hopper provided on one side of the device main body and forming a space in which washed rice is stored; a plurality of upper chutes provided in a lower region of the rice washing hopper and into which the washed rice in the rice washing hopper falls individually; a plurality of lower chutes, the same in number as the upper chutes, spaced apart in a lower region of the upper chute and supplying the washed rice falling from the upper chutes to the instant rice container; and a washed rice delivery unit disposed between the upper chute and the lower chute, at least a portion of which is movable and which delivers the washed rice on the upper chute side to the lower chute simultaneously. Effect of the Invention

[0024] According to the present invention, not only can a fixed amount of washed rice be filled into a container and supplied, but by simplifying the conventional complicated structure into an efficient, compact device, disassembly and assembly are simplified and cleaning is easy, thereby significantly shortening production preparation time and shortening overall setup time. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0025] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an instant rice production system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a state in which the device for supplying washed rice in a quantitative manner according to an embodiment of the present invention is used. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the washed rice quantitative supply device of FIG. 2. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a view of the washed rice quantitative supply device of FIG. 3 seen from another angle. [Diagram 5] FIG. 4 is a view of the washed rice quantitative supply device of FIG. 3 seen from another angle. [Figure 6] FIG. 4 is a view of the washed rice quantitative supply device of FIG. 3 seen from another angle. [Figure 7]FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the washed rice quantitative supply device of FIG. 3 with the device body removed. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the portion of FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 8 is an exploded view of a portion of FIG. [Figure 10] FIG. 9 is an exploded view of a portion of FIG. 8. [Figure 11] FIG. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a bottom view of the rice washing delivery unit of FIG. 11. [Figure 13] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a portion of the washed-rice delivery unit in FIG. 11 with the washed-rice storage unit removed. [Figure 14] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an integrated volume measuring unit. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of the integrated volumetric measuring unit of FIG. 14. [Figure 16] FIG. 15 is a cutaway perspective view of the integrated volumetric metering unit of FIG. 14. [Figure 17] 1 is a control block diagram of a device for supplying washed rice in a quantitative manner according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0026] For a fuller understanding of the invention, its operating advantages, and the objects attained by the embodiments thereof, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings which illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention and the matter illustrated in the drawings.

[0027] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals in the various drawings indicate like elements.

[0028] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an instant rice production system according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a state in which a washed-rice quantitative supplying device according to one embodiment of the present invention is used, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the washed-rice quantitative supplying device of FIG. 2, FIGS. 4 to 6 are views of the washed-rice quantitative supplying device of FIG. 3 seen from different angles, FIG. 7 is a view showing a portion of the washed-rice quantitative supplying device of FIG. 3 with the device body removed, FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the portion of FIG. 7, and FIGS. 9 and 10 are views of the portions of FIGS. 7 and 8, respectively. 12 is a bottom view of the washed-rice delivery section of FIG. 11; FIG. 13 is a view showing the portion of the washed-rice delivery section of FIG. 11 with the washed-rice storage section removed; FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the integrated volume measuring unit; FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of the integrated volume measuring unit of FIG. 14; FIG. 16 is a cutaway perspective view of the integrated volume measuring unit of FIG. 14; and FIG. 17 is a control block diagram of a washed-rice quantitative supply device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 1 of these drawings, the instant rice production system according to this embodiment includes a system main body 40, a tray conveyor 30 movably connected to the system main body 40, a tray 10 placed on the tray conveyor 30 and moving along the tray conveyor 30, on which containers 20, i.e., instant rice containers 20, are placed, an instant rice container loading section 1 into which the instant rice containers 20 are loaded, a steam pressure sterilizer 60 that pressure sterilizes the containers 20 filled with rice grains with steam, and a rice cooker 70 that cooks rice.

[0030] Naturally, the sealing device 81 which is provided downstream of the rice cooking device 70 and which puts a lid (not shown) on the container 20, the processing device 82 which sterilizes and cools the container 20, and the packaging device 83 which packages the container 20 are also components of the instant rice production system according to this embodiment.

[0031] The instant rice container input unit 1 is composed of a combination of devices that perform various processes. That is, in this embodiment, the instant rice container input unit 1 includes an instant rice container separation device 2 according to this embodiment that separates and supplies the instant rice containers 20 in a stacked state, a container presence detection device 3 that detects whether the containers 20 have been supplied to the process line, a container foreign matter removal device 4 that removes foreign matter in the containers 20, a washed rice fixed-quantity supply device 100 that supplies a fixed amount of washed rice (washed rice) into the containers 20, a washed rice pressing device 5 that presses the fixed amount of washed rice, and a container discharge device 6 that discharges the containers 20 after the pressing process has been completed after the fixed amount of washed rice has been supplied.

[0032] In order to allow these devices to perform continuous automated processes, the system body 40 of the instant rice production system according to this embodiment is equipped with the above-mentioned tray conveyor 30, a motor device for driving it, and the like.

[0033] 1 is a very schematic diagram of the instant rice production system according to this embodiment, and shows, as an example, a system in which one pressure steam sterilization device 60 is used. However, two or more pressure steam sterilization devices 60 may be provided. The provision of multiple pressure steam sterilization devices 60 has the advantage that the sterilization process can be carried out efficiently and quickly.

[0034] Of course, in consideration of the fact that the rice cooking device 70 takes a long time, a plurality of other devices including the rice cooking device 70 may be used. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the shapes shown in the drawings.

[0035] Thus, the process of separating and feeding instant rice containers using the instant rice container inserting unit 1, the process of detecting the presence or absence of a container, the process of removing foreign matter from the container, the process of feeding a fixed amount of washed rice, the process of pressing the washed rice, and the process of discharging the container are carried out in this order, after which the containers 20 are pressure sterilized with steam using the steam pressure sterilization device 60, and then the rice is cooked using the rice cooking device 70. Thereafter, the containers 20 are covered, then sterilized and cooled, packaged, and shipped as a product.

[0036] Among these steps, the instant rice container introduction step is performed by the instant rice container introduction unit 1, in which the instant rice container introduction unit 1 is disposed.

[0037] Naturally, a device was adopted to supply washed rice, but in the conventional technology, as described above, a so-called volumetric measurement method was used using a separate complex volumetric measuring device, and due to its structural limitations, not only were there a large number of disassembly items, but the disassembly method was also complex, making cleaning difficult, lengthening production preparation time, and requiring separate quantitative adjustments, which inevitably required a long setup time.

[0038] Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to solve the above problems, a washed rice quantitative supplying device 100 with an efficient and compact structure, which will be described later, is proposed.

[0039] By adopting the present embodiment of the fixed-volume washed rice supply device 100, not only can a fixed amount of washed rice be filled into the container 20 and supplied, but by simplifying the conventional complex structure into an efficient and compact device, disassembly and assembly become easier and cleaning becomes easier, thereby significantly shortening production preparation time and shortening the overall setup time.

[0040] The device 100 for supplying washed rice in a quantitative manner according to the present embodiment, which has the above-mentioned effects, includes a device body 110 on which the following components, namely, a washed rice hopper 120, an upper chute 130, a lower chute 140, and a washed rice delivery unit 150, are mounted at respective positions.

[0041] The device body 110 is a structure forming the exterior of the washed rice quantitative supply device 100 according to the present embodiment, and supports the washed rice hopper 120, the upper chute 130, the lower chute 140, and the washed rice delivery unit 150. Therefore, the device body 110 is made of a metal material having excellent rigidity.

[0042] A height adjustment foot 115 is provided at the bottom of the device body 110. Also, a feeder mounting portion 116 for mounting the linear feeder 101 shown in FIG.

[0043] The rice washing hopper 120 is provided on one side of the device body 110 and forms a space in which the washed rice is stored. The upper end of the rice washing hopper 120 has an oval structure and the lower end has a shape in which the width gradually narrows.

[0044] The upper chutes 130 are provided in the lower region of the rice washing hopper 120 and form a path through which the washed rice in the rice washing hopper 120 falls individually. The lower chutes 140 are provided in the same number as the upper chutes 130 and are spaced apart in the lower region of the upper chutes 130 and form a path through which the washed rice falling from the upper chutes 130 is supplied to the instant rice container 20.

[0045] In this embodiment, the upper chute 130 and the lower chute 140 have seven ports. Therefore, in one cycle, a fixed amount of washed rice can be supplied to seven containers 20. Naturally, the present invention is not limited to this number. Therefore, there may be more or less than seven, and all of them can be said to belong to the present invention.

[0046] Both the upper chute 130 and the lower chute 140 are duct members having a funnel structure, but plates or structures for supporting them are attached to the upper chute 130 and the lower chute 140. A description of this will be omitted.

[0047] Meanwhile, the washed rice delivery unit 150 is disposed between the upper chute 130 and the lower chute 140, and at least a portion of the unit is movable, and serves to simultaneously deliver the washed rice on the upper chute 130 side to the lower chute 140. That is, by the action of the washed rice delivery unit 150, for example, the washed rice dropping from the seven upper chutes 130 is supplied to the seven containers 20 via the seven lower chutes 140.

[0048] The washed rice delivery section 150, which fulfills this role, includes a plurality of washed rice storage sections 151, which are arranged in the lower region of the upper chute 130 corresponding to each of the upper chutes 130, and which temporarily store the washed rice that falls from the upper chute 130; an integrated volume measuring unit 160, which is arranged below the washed rice storage sections 151 and moves linearly to deliver the washed rice from the washed rice storage sections 151 to the lower chute 140; and a volume measuring unit driving section 170, which is connected to the integrated volume measuring unit 160 and drives the integrated volume measuring unit 160 linearly.

[0049] In addition, the washed rice delivery section 150 further includes a washed rice delivery plate 181 disposed between the integrated volume measuring unit 160 and the lower chute 140 and having a plurality of washed rice delivery holes 181a for delivering the washed rice on the integrated volume measuring unit 160 side to the lower chute 140, a unit guide 182 disposed on the washed rice delivery plate 181 for guiding the linear movement of the integrated volume measuring unit 160, and a stopper 183 disposed in front of or behind the unit guide 182 for restricting the movement of the integrated volume measuring unit 160. The stopper 183 is optional and is not necessarily required to be adopted.

[0050] The washed rice storage unit 151 is a type of tray that is perforated from top to bottom, and forms a space for temporarily storing the washed rice that falls from the upper chute 130. The washed rice storage units 151 are also arranged in the lower region of the upper chutes 130 in correspondence with each upper chute 130, making a total of seven. The washed rice storage units 151 are also formed to be inclined downwards in order to facilitate the passage of the washed rice.

[0051] The integrated volumetric measuring unit 160 is disposed below the washed rice storage section 151 and serves to deliver the washed rice from the washed rice storage section 151 to the lower chute 140 while moving linearly.

[0052] In this embodiment, the integrated volume measuring unit 160 has, for example, seven ports. Therefore, for example, washed rice can be simultaneously supplied to seven containers 20 at once. This greatly improves workability and productivity.

[0053] In particular, the use of an integrated volume measuring unit 160 with a simple structure makes disassembly and assembly much easier than before and allows for easy cleaning, thereby significantly shortening production preparation time and otherwise shortening overall setup time.

[0054] Such an integrated volume measuring unit 160 includes a unit body 161 that divides a space into which a fixed amount of washed rice is individually stored and has a plurality of interval adjusters 162 adjustably arranged therein and penetrating the upper and lower parts, an upper plate 164 that is detachably connected to the upper part of the unit body 161 and has a plurality of upper through holes 164a formed therein, and a lower plate 165 that is detachably connected to the lower part of the unit body 161 and has a plurality of lower through holes 165a formed therein.

[0055] Each of the spacing adjusters 162 is made up of a plurality of pieces. Therefore, by replacing the spacing adjusters 162, the space between the spacing adjusters 162 can be adjusted.

[0056] A head portion 166 is coupled to one end of the unit body 161. In addition, the head portion 166 and the unit body 161 are provided with a distance adjustment bolt 167 for adjusting the distance between the head portion 166 and the unit body 161. Therefore, the volume can be adjusted at once by loosening and setting the distance adjustment bolt 167. This greatly improves operability.

[0057] A drive unit connecting bracket 168 is provided at the other end of the unit body 161. A volume measuring unit drive unit 170 is easily connected by the drive unit connecting bracket 168. Naturally, since the structure allows easy separation, cleaning is also easy.

[0058] The volume measuring unit driving part 170 is connected to the integrated volume measuring unit 160 and serves to linearly drive the integrated volume measuring unit 160, i.e., drive it back and forth. The volume measuring unit driving part 170 is a cylinder, and the integrated volume measuring unit 160 moves back and forth smoothly by the action of the unit guide 182. In the process of the integrated volume measuring unit 160 moving back and forth, it may or may not communicate with the washed rice delivery hole 181a of the washed rice delivery plate 181. If it communicates, the washed rice falls from the washed rice delivery hole 181a to the lower chute 140.

[0059] Meanwhile, the washed rice quantitative supplying apparatus 100 according to this embodiment is further equipped with an apparatus controller 190 as a means for controlling the supply of the washed rice quantitatively to the container 20.

[0060] The device controller 190 controls the operation of the volumetric measuring unit driving section 170 of the washed-rice delivery section 150 so that the washed rice in the washed-rice hopper 120 is supplied in a fixed amount to the container 20 via the upper chute 130, the washed-rice delivery section 150 and the lower chute 140.

[0061] The device controller 190 performing this function includes a central processing unit (CPU) 191, a memory (MEMORY) 192, and a support circuit (SUPPORT CIRCUIT) 193. In this embodiment, the central processing unit 191 is any one of various industrially available computer processors for controlling the operation of the protection window sliding unit 140 so that the protection window moves stepwise based on the detection signal of the detection unit 170.

[0062] Memory 192 is coupled to the central processing unit 191. Memory 192 is a computer-readable recording medium, which may be located locally or remotely, and may be at least one readily available memory, such as a random access memory (RAM), a ROM, a floppy disk, a hard disk, or any form of digital storage.

[0063] Support circuits 193 are coupled to central processing unit 191 to support the typical operation of a processor. Such support circuits 193 may include cache, power supplies, clock circuits, input / output circuits and subsystems, etc.

[0064] In this embodiment, the device controller 190 controls the operation of the protection window sliding unit 140 so that the protection window operates stepwise based on the detection signal of the detection unit 170. Here, a series of processes and the like by which the device controller 190 controls the operation of the protection window sliding unit 140 so that the protection window operates stepwise based on the detection signal of the detection unit 170 are stored in the memory 192. Typically, a software routine is stored in the memory 192. The software routine may also be stored or executed by another central processing unit (not shown).

[0065] Although the process of the present invention has been described as being implemented by a software routine, at least a portion of the process of the present invention may be implemented by hardware. Thus, the process of the present invention may be implemented by software running on a computer system, by hardware such as an integrated circuit, or by a combination of software and hardware.

[0066] With the above-mentioned configuration, when washed rice is supplied to the linear feeder 101, the linear feeder 101 acts to store the washed rice evenly in the washed rice hopper 120 without uneven distribution. Then, when the integrated volume measuring unit 160 is driven back and forth by the volume measuring unit drive unit 170 of the washed rice delivery unit 150, the washed rice in the washed rice hopper 120 is supplied in a fixed amount to the instant rice container 20 via the upper chute 130, the lower chute 140, the washed rice storage unit 151, the integrated volume measuring unit 160, the washed rice delivery hole 181a of the washed rice delivery plate 181, and the lower chute 140.

[0067] According to this embodiment, which operates based on the structure described above, not only can a fixed amount of washed rice be filled into container 20 and supplied, but by simplifying the conventional complicated structure into an efficient, compact structure, disassembly and assembly are simplified and cleaning is facilitated, thereby significantly shortening production preparation time and shortening overall setup time.

[0068] As described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described, and it is obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, such modifications and variations are included in the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0069] 1 Instant rice container insertion section 2. Container presence detection device 3 Container foreign matter removal device 4 Washed rice quantitative supply device 5 Washed rice pressing device 6 Container discharge device 10 Tray 20 containers 30 Tray Conveyor 40 System main unit 60 Steam Pressure Sterilizer 70 Rice Cooker 81 Sealing device 82 Processing equipment 83 Packaging equipment 100 Washed rice quantitative supply device 110 Device body 120 Rice washing hopper 130 Upper Chute 140 Lower Chute 150 Washed rice delivery department 151 Rice Washing Storage Section 160 Integrated volumetric measuring unit 161 Unit body 162 Spacing adjuster 164 Top Plate 164a Upper hole 165 Lower Plate 165a Lower hole 166 Head 167 Spacing adjustment bolt 168 Drive unit connection bracket 170 Volumetric measuring unit drive section 181 Washed Rice Delivery Plate 181a Washing rice delivery hole 182 Unit Guide 183 Stopper 190 Equipment Controller

Claims

1. A rice washing hopper is provided on one side of the device body and forms a space in which the washed rice is stored; A plurality of upper chutes are provided in a lower region of the rice washing hopper, through which the washed rice in the rice washing hopper falls individually; a plurality of lower chutes, the number of which is the same as the number of the upper chutes, spaced apart from each other in a lower region of the upper chutes, for supplying the washed rice dropping from the upper chutes to an instant rice container; and a washed rice delivery unit disposed between the upper chute and the lower chute, at least a portion of which is movable, and which delivers the washed rice on the upper chute side to the lower chute at the same time. Washed rice quantitative supply device.

2. The said washed rice delivery unit is A plurality of washed rice storage units are arranged in a lower region of the upper chute corresponding to each of the upper chutes, and temporarily store the washed rice dropping from the upper chute; An integrated volumetric measuring unit is disposed below the washed rice storage section and moves linearly to deliver the washed rice from the washed rice storage section to the lower chute; a volume measuring unit drive section connected to the integrated volume measuring unit and linearly driving the integrated volume measuring unit, The device for supplying a fixed quantity of washed rice according to claim 1.

3. The said washed rice delivery unit is The washing machine further includes a washing delivery plate disposed between the integrated volume measuring unit and the lower chute, the washing delivery plate having a plurality of washing delivery holes for delivering the washing rice on the integrated volume measuring unit side to the lower chute. The device for supplying a fixed quantity of washed rice according to claim 2.

4. The said washed rice delivery unit is The washing machine further comprises a unit guide disposed on the rice delivery plate and configured to guide the linear movement of the integrated volumetric measuring unit. The device for supplying a fixed quantity of washed rice according to claim 3.

5. The said washed rice delivery unit is The present invention further includes a stopper disposed in front of or behind the unit guide to limit the movement of the integrated volume measuring unit. The device for supplying a fixed quantity of washed rice according to claim 4.

6. The integrated volumetric measuring unit comprises: A unit body that divides a space into which a fixed amount of washed rice is individually stored, and has a plurality of space adjusters that are adjustably arranged inside and are provided so that the upper and lower parts are penetrated; an upper plate detachably coupled to an upper portion of the unit body and having a plurality of upper through holes; and a lower plate detachably coupled to a lower portion of the unit body and having a plurality of lower through holes formed therein. The device for supplying a fixed quantity of washed rice according to claim 2.

7. The integrated volumetric measuring unit comprises: a head portion coupled to one end of the unit body; The present invention further comprises a gap adjustment bolt connected to the head portion and the unit body for adjusting a gap between the head portion and the unit body. The device for supplying a fixed quantity of washed rice according to claim 6.

8. The integrated volumetric measuring unit comprises: The unit body further includes a drive unit connection bracket coupled to the other end of the unit body and connected to the volume measuring unit drive unit. The device for supplying a fixed quantity of washed rice according to claim 6.

9. The washing machine further includes a device controller for controlling the operation of the volumetric measuring unit driving unit of the washing rice delivery unit so that the washing rice in the washing rice hopper is supplied to the container in a fixed amount through the upper chute, the washing rice delivery unit, and the lower chute. The device for supplying a fixed quantity of washed rice according to claim 2.

10. The system body, a washed rice quantitative supply device provided on one side of the system body for supplying a fixed amount of washed rice into the instant rice container; The washed rice quantitative supply device is A rice washing hopper is provided on one side of the device body and forms a space in which the washed rice is stored; A plurality of upper chutes are provided in a lower region of the rice washing hopper, through which the washed rice in the rice washing hopper falls individually; a plurality of lower chutes, the number of which is the same as the number of the upper chutes, spaced apart from each other in a lower region of the upper chutes, for supplying the washed rice dropping from the upper chutes to an instant rice container; and a washed rice delivery unit disposed between the upper chute and the lower chute, at least a portion of which is movable, and which delivers the washed rice on the upper chute side to the lower chute at the same time. Instant rice production system.

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