Food texture measuring device and food texture measuring method

Abstract

The present invention relates to a food texture measuring device and a food texture measuring method, and more particularly to a food texture measuring device that can simultaneously measure the texture pattern of an object to be inspected and can perform texture measurement corresponding to the size and shape of the object to be inspected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a food texture measuring device and a food texture measuring method, and more particularly, to a food texture measuring device capable of simultaneously measuring the texture pattern of a test object and performing texture measurement corresponding to the size and shape of the test object.

Background Art

[0002] As a method for measuring the texture (texture) of food, there is a predetermined texture analyzer. Such a texture analyzer can analyze the texture of various types of food using various probes.

[0003] On the other hand, after food cooking, the texture may appear differently depending on the part. For example, in the case of pizza, the hardness of the texture may appear differently depending on the position of the pizza dough. FIG. 11 shows such a texture of pizza dough, indicating that the strength at the center is medium, the side is high, and the middle part between the center and the side has a low strength.

[0004] Due to such texture characteristics, the preference for food may change. Therefore, food companies and food research institutions are conducting research to improve the raw and auxiliary materials of food and the processing process, and to increase or decrease the texture difference depending on the part of the food.

[0005] In order to conduct such research, a device that can quickly and accurately measure the texture characteristics depending on the size and shape of food is required.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] The present invention has been devised to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a food texture measurement module and a food texture measurement device capable of individually specifying the texture of food by sections, simultaneously measuring the texture within a section, and accurately and quickly measuring the texture of food.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0008] To achieve the above object, a food texture measurement device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a frame in which a power device is incorporated; a stage module connected to the frame and on which an object to be inspected is placed; and a probe module connected to the frame and located on the stage module and having a variable position. The probe module includes a probe plate having a predetermined area, probe pins disposed on the bottom surface of the probe plate, and a connector connecting between the probe plate and the power device. The probe plate and the probe pins are displaced integrally, and the probe pins measure the texture of the object to be inspected placed on the stage module.

[0009] A food texture measurement device according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the frame includes a base, a head disposed on the base, and a neck connecting between the base and the head and having a predetermined height. The stage module is connected to the base, and the probe module is connected to the head.

[0010] A food texture measurement device according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the frame includes a guide beam extending in at least one direction, and the probe module includes a guide block connecting between the probe plate and the guide beam. The displacement of the probe module is guided by the guide beam and the guide block.

[0011] In a food texture measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the probe module is connected to the head, and the connection position between the probe module and the head is selectively variable.

[0012] In a food texture measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the probe module includes a link member that connects between the head and the connector, and the positions where the connector is connected and where the head is connected of the link member are variable.

[0013] In a food texture measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the frame is connected to the base and includes connection fixtures protruding on at least one side. A plurality of the connection fixtures are provided, and the intervals between the plurality of connection fixtures are variable. The stage module is connected to the connection fixtures, and the size of the stage module connected to the connection fixtures is selectively variable according to the interval between the connection fixtures.

[0014] In a food texture measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention, there are a plurality of probe pins, and the plurality of probe pins have a predetermined arrangement according to the texture pattern of the food to be measured.

[0015] In a food texture measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the stage module includes a stage plate having a predetermined area. The stage plate includes one or more stage holes penetrating the stage plate vertically and horizontally. The probe pins are located on the stage holes, and when the probe module descends, the probe pins are inserted into the stage holes.

[0016] The food texture measurement method according to an embodiment of the present invention uses a food texture measurement device including a frame in which a power device is incorporated; a stage module connected to the frame and on which an object to be inspected is placed; and a probe module connected to the frame and located on the stage module and having a variable position. The method includes: a first step of grasping the size of the object to be inspected; a second step of selecting the stage module and the probe module; a third step of installing the selected stage module and probe module on the frame; and a fourth step of measuring the texture of the object to be inspected.

[0017] The food texture measurement method according to an embodiment of the present invention, the third step includes arranging the center of the stage module and the center of the probe module to be located on the same straight line.

[0018] The food texture measurement method according to an embodiment of the present invention, the probe module includes a probe plate having a predetermined area and probe pins arranged on the bottom surface of the probe plate. The stage module includes a stage plate having a predetermined area. The stage plate includes one or more stage holes penetrating the stage plate vertically. The probe pins are located on the stage holes. When the probe module descends, the probe pins are inserted into the stage holes. The fourth step includes the step of the probe module descending and the probe pins penetrating the object to be inspected and being inserted into the stage holes.

[0019] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the food texture measurement method, the probe module includes a probe plate having a predetermined area, probe pins disposed on the bottom surface of the probe plate, a connector connecting between the probe plate and the power device, and a link member connecting between the head and the connector. The link member is configured such that the positions where the connector is connected and the head is connected are variable. The third step includes varying the position of the probe module using the link member.

Advantages of the Invention

[0020] According to an embodiment of the present invention, since the arrangement of the probe pins has an arrangement corresponding to the texture pattern of the object to be inspected, the texture pattern of the object to be inspected can be appropriately measured.

[0021] In addition, since the size, shape of the stage module and the size, shape, and position of the probe module can be varied, an appropriate texture measurement device can be realized according to the specifications of the object to be inspected.

[0022] In addition, the stage plate of the stage module is provided with stage holes, and the stage holes and the probe pins can have corresponding arrangements. According to this, an empty space is located by the stage holes under the texture measurement point (the point in contact with the probe pins) of the object to be inspected to be measured. Therefore, when measuring the food texture with the probe pins, it may not be affected by the resistance of the stage plate. For example, as the probe module located on the stage module descends, an inspection environment may be created in which the probe pins penetrate the object to be inspected. According to this, the texture of the object to be inspected (such as the change in force until penetration after the probe pins come into contact) can be accurately measured according to the purpose.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0024] Hereinafter, with reference to the attached drawings, preferred embodiments according to the present invention will be described. This embodiment is not restrictive and not intended to be so.

[0025] FIGS. 1 and 2 are diagrams showing a food texture measuring device (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] A food texture measuring device (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a frame 100; a stage module 200 on which an object to be inspected is placed; and a probe module 300 located on the stage module 200 and displaceable.

[0027] <Frame 100> According to an embodiment, the frame 100 can include a base 110, a head 120 disposed on the base 110, and a neck 130 connecting between the base 110 and the head 120 and extending vertically. Thereby, the frame 100 can have an overall "U" - shaped structure.

[0028] A power device 140 can be incorporated within the frame 100. The power device 140 is a device for displacing the probe module 300. The power device 140 may be, for example, a servo motor or the like, and is not limited thereto. In FIG. 1, it is shown that the power device 140 is incorporated in the head 120, but it is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0029] According to an embodiment, the frame 100 can further include a guide beam 150 connected to the probe module 300 and guiding the displacement of the probe module 300.

[0030] As an example, the guide beam 150 can be composed of a beam connected between the base 110 and the head 120. The guide beam 150 may be an upright beam, but is not limited thereto.

[0031] According to one embodiment, the frame 100 can further include a connecting fixture 160. The connecting fixture 160 may be an intermediate member that connects between the stage module 200 and the base 110. According to one embodiment, the connecting fixture 160 can include fingers 162 protruding from at least one side of the base 110, and a connecting beam 164 extending on the fingers 162. The stage module 200 described later can be connected to the connecting beam 164.

[0032] Specific embodiments of the connecting fixture 160 will be described in the description related to the stage module 200 described later.

[0033] <Stage module 200> FIGS. 3 and 4 are diagrams showing the stage module 200 of the food texture measuring device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the form of the stage module 200 of the food texture measuring device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] The stage module 200 can include a stage plate 210 having a predetermined area. An object to be inspected, which is a texture measurement target, can be placed on the stage plate 210.

[0035] The stage plate 210 is a member having a predetermined thickness and area. The material of the stage plate 210 is not limited and can include synthetic resin and metal material.

[0036] According to the texture pattern of the object to be inspected to be measured, the shape of the stage plate 210 can have various shapes. For example, according to the arrangement of the texture patterns of the object to be inspected, the stage plate 210 can have shapes such as circular, triangular, square, pentagonal, etc. Examples of the shapes of the stage plate 210 as described above are shown in FIG. 5. However, the illustrated matters in the drawings are merely examples and are not limited thereto.

[0037] The above stage plate 210 can be provided with one or more stage holes 212 penetrating the stage plate 210 vertically.

[0038] There may be a plurality of the above stage holes 212. The plurality of stage holes 212 can have an arbitrary arrangement according to the texture pattern of the inspection object to be measured.

[0039] For example, the stage holes 212 can also have an arrangement radially arranged around the center of the probe plate 310, or can have an arrangement respectively arranged at the vertex positions of a predetermined figure.

[0040] According to an embodiment, at least one side of the above stage plate 210 can be provided with a predetermined connecting portion 220 connecting between the frame 100 and the stage plate 210. Specifically, the connecting portion 220 can be connected to the connecting beam 164 of the connecting jig 160 described above.

[0041] The connection between the connecting jig 160 and the connecting portion 220, and the size variation of the stage plate 210 thereby are described as follows.

[0042] According to an embodiment, a plurality of connecting jigs 160 provided on the frame 100 are provided, and the intervals between the plurality of connecting jigs 160 can be variable. For example, as shown by the arrow A in FIGS. 3 and 4, although the connecting jig 160 protrudes in one side direction from the base 110, the protruding width can be variable.

[0043] For example, according to an embodiment, the connecting jig 160 can include fingers 162 protruding from at least one side of the base 110, and a connecting beam 164 extending on the fingers 162. By varying the protruding width of the fingers 162, the distance between the connecting beams 164 located on the fingers 162 can be variable.

[0044] The above stage module 200 is connected to the above connecting jig 160. Specifically, the stage module 200 can be connected to the connecting beam 164. At this time, by varying the distance between the connecting beams 164, the size of the stage module 200 can be selectively varied.

[0045] For example, as shown in FIG. 4, if the distance between the connecting beams 164 is relatively increased, a stage module 200 having a large size can be connected. Therefore, the texture of a test object having a large area can be measured. Conversely, if the distance between the connecting beams 164 is relatively decreased as shown in FIG. 3, a stage module 200 having a small size can be connected. Therefore, the texture of a test object having a small area can be measured.

[0046] <Probe module 300> FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the probe module 300 of the food texture measuring device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the arrangement of the probe module 300 of the food texture measuring device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 8 and 9 are diagrams showing the connection between the frame 100 and the probe module 300 of the food texture measuring device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the probe module 300 of the food texture measuring device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the relationship between the stage module 200 and the probe module 300 of the food texture measuring device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] The above probe module 300 can include a probe plate 310 having a predetermined area, probe pins 312 disposed on the bottom surface of the probe plate 310, and a connector 320 connecting between the probe plate 310 and the power device 140.

[0048] The probe plate 310 is a member having a predetermined thickness and area. The material of the probe plate 310 is not limited and can include synthetic resin, metal material, etc.

[0049] According to the texture pattern of the inspection object to be measured, the shape of the probe plate 310 can have various shapes. For example, according to the arrangement of the texture pattern of the inspection object, the probe plate 310 can have shapes such as circular, triangular, quadrangular, pentagonal, etc.

[0050] The probe pin 312 may be a predetermined sensor capable of measuring the texture of the inspection object. For example, the probe pin 312 can measure the viscosity, moisture content, hardness, etc. of the food which is the inspection object. In order to measure such a texture, the probe pin 312 can be equipped with an appropriate sensor device. However, it is not necessarily limited to this.

[0051] The probe pin 312 is arranged on the bottom surface of the probe plate 310. The probe pin 312 can be integrally connected to the probe plate 310. Therefore, when the probe plate 310 is displaced, the probe pin 312 can be displaced integrally with the probe plate 310. For example, when the probe plate 310 descends, the probe pins 312 can descend together, and when the probe plate 310 ascends, the probe pins 312 can ascend together.

[0052] The probe pin 312 can have various forms and shapes. That is, it is not limited to the form shown in the drawing.

[0053] There may be a plurality of the probe pins 312. The plurality of probe pins 312 can have an arbitrary arrangement.

[0054] According to an embodiment, the plurality of probe pins 312 can have an arrangement according to a predetermined rule. As an example, the intervals between adjacent probe pins 312 may be the same. As another example, a large number of probe pins 312 can have an arrangement in a predetermined polygon or circular shape centered on the center of the probe plate 310. Also, as another example, although a large number of probe pins 312 have an arrangement in a polygon or circular shape, it is also possible to have an arrangement in a multilayer structure. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, probe pins 312 can be arranged in the internal region of a relatively large polygon or circular shape (outer layer), and probe pins 312 can be arranged in the internal region of a relatively small polygon or circular shape (inner layer). However, it is not limited to this.

[0055] As described above, the stage holes 212 provided in the stage module 200 may be plural, and the arrangement of the stage holes 212 can be determined according to the texture pattern of the object to be inspected to be measured. Correspondingly, the probe pins 312 may be plural, and the plurality of probe pins 312 can have an arrangement according to the texture pattern of the object to be inspected to be measured. That is, the arrangement of the probe pins 312 and the arrangement of the stage holes 212 can correspond to each other.

[0056] For example, the probe pins 312 can also have an arrangement in which they are arranged radially around the center of the probe plate 310, or an arrangement in which they are respectively arranged at the vertex positions of a predetermined figure. Such an arrangement of the probe pins 312 can be determined according to the texture pattern of the object to be inspected to be measured.

[0057] At this time, according to an embodiment, the size of the probe pin 312 may be smaller than the size of the stage hole 212. Therefore, the probe pin 312 can be inserted into the stage hole 212.

[0058] The connector 320 may be a connecting means that is connected to the probe plate 310 and connects between the probe plate 310 and the frame 100. For example, the connector 320 may be a predetermined beam located at the center of the probe plate 310 and extending vertically.

[0059] According to one embodiment, a guide block 330 can be provided on one side of the probe plate 310. The guide block 330 may be a predetermined block that is connected to the guide beam 150 described later.

[0060] The guide block 330 can be connected to the guide beam 150 and can be displaced along the guide beam 150. For example, the guide block 330 can have a guide hole through which the guide beam 150 passes.

[0061] As described above, by providing the guide block 330 and the guide beam 150, the displacement of the probe module 300 can be stably guided.

[0062] According to one embodiment, the probe module 300 can be connected to the head 120 of the frame 100. At this time, the connection position between the probe module 300 and the head 120 can be selectively variable.

[0063] For example, if the position where the neck 130 of the frame 100 is located is referred to as the rear, the connection positions (C1, C2) between the probe module 300 and the head 120 can be located relatively rearward (C1) as shown in FIG. 8, or can be located relatively forward (C2) as shown in FIG. 9. That is, the distance between the center point of the probe module 300 and the neck 130 can be relatively variable.

[0064] Therefore, when the area of the object to be inspected is large and the size of the probe plate 310 provided in the probe module 300 is increased, the distance between the neck 130 and the center point of the probe module 300 can be increased. Therefore, a probe module 300 having an appropriate size can be used according to the size of the object to be inspected.

[0065] The means and methods for varying the connection position of the probe module 300 are not limited. For example, a predetermined sliding device for varying the position of the probe module 300 can be provided in the frame 100 with the probe module 300 connected to the head 120. Alternatively, a large number of connecting means (for example, screw holes, etc.) can be provided in the head 120, and the probe module 300 can be selectively connected to the connecting means.

[0066] According to one embodiment, the probe module 300 can include a predetermined link member 340 that connects between the frame 100 and the connector 320. In addition, the connection position of the probe module 300 can be varied by the selection of the link member 340.

[0067] For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the link member 340 can include a link block 342 in which a large number of connection holes are formed, and a connection screw 348 that connects the link block 342 to the head 120. The connector 320 can be connected to any one of the connection holes 344, 346. As an example, a connection end portion 322 having a predetermined male screw formed in the upper portion of the connector 320 can be provided. In addition, the connection screw 348 can be connected to the head 120 of the frame 100 through any one of the connection holes 346. Therefore, the connection position (precisely, the position of the connector 320) between the probe module 300 and the frame 100 can be varied.

[0068] According to the embodiment, the probe module 300 can be located at an arbitrary position other than the center of the stage module 200. Therefore, it becomes possible to measure the texture of any part of the object to be inspected placed on the stage module 200.

[0069] Hereinafter, the operation and effect of the food texture measuring apparatus 1 of the present invention will be described.

[0070] With the object to be inspected placed on the stage module 200, the probe module 300 can be lowered. At this time, when the probe pin 312 of the probe module 300 contacts the object to be inspected, the texture of the object to be inspected can be measured. As described above, since the arrangement of the probe pins 312 has an arrangement corresponding to the texture pattern of the object to be inspected, the texture pattern of the object to be inspected can be appropriately measured.

[0071] In addition, since the size, shape of the stage module 200 and the size, shape, position of the probe module 300 can be varied, an appropriate texture measuring apparatus 1 can be realized according to the specifications of the object to be inspected.

[0072] In addition, since the connection position of the probe module 300 may be different, texture measurement for various positions of the object to be inspected is selectively performed.

[0073] In addition, the stage plate 210 of the stage module 200 is provided with stage holes 212, and the stage holes 212 and the probe pins 312 can have corresponding arrangements. That is, the probe pins 312 and the stage holes 212 can be located in a straight line in the vertical direction with respect to each other.

[0074] According to this, there is a space located by the stage hole 212 below the position directly below the texture measurement point (probe pin 31) of the inspection object to be measured. Therefore, when measuring the food texture with the probe pin 312, it may be possible to avoid the resistance by the stage plate 210. For example, as the probe module 300 located on the stage module 200 descends, an inspection environment can be created in which the probe pin 312 penetrates the inspection object. According to this, the texture of the inspection object (for example, the degree of elongation before penetrating after the probe pin 312 comes into contact) can be accurately measured according to the purpose.

[0075] Also, at this time, according to the embodiment, the size of the probe pin 312 may be smaller than the size of the stage hole 212. Therefore, when the probe pin 312 drops, the probe pin 312 can be put into the stage hole 212. Therefore, the phenomenon of the probe pin 312 getting caught does not occur.

[0076] According to the food texture measurement method using the food texture measurement device according to the present invention, the texture of each position of the food as the inspection object can be measured simultaneously. In addition, the texture of the inspection object (for example, the change in force until penetration after the probe pin 312 comes into contact) can be accurately measured according to the purpose.

[0077] The food texture measurement device and the food texture measurement method according to the embodiment of the present invention are particularly suitably used for measuring the texture of wide and flat foods such as pizza dough. In particular, in the case of pizza dough, since it has some viscosity (properties such as firmness and elongation), when the probe pin 312 comes into contact with the pizza dough and then passes through the pizza dough, the above properties can be effectively measured in the process of being put into the stage hole 212.

[0078] FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a food texture measurement method using the food texture measurement device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0079] Hereinafter, the food texture measurement method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0080] The food texture measurement method according to an embodiment of the present invention is as follows.

[0081] First step: First, grasp the size of the test object. The test object may be a food having a predetermined area and thickness, such as pizza dough. On the other hand, the test object may be a product that can be cooked with a cooking device such as a microwave oven or an air fryer, and preferably has a size that can be accommodated in the cooking device. As an example, the test object can have a size with a length of 3 to 10 inches.

[0082] Second step: Select the stage module 200 and the probe module 300 according to the size of the test object grasped above. For example, if the size of the test object is large, the stage module 200 and the probe module 300 having a larger area can be selected accordingly.

[0083] Third step: Install the selected stage module 200 and the probe module 300 on the frame 100.

[0084] At this time, the centers of the stage module 200 and the probe module 300 can be arranged so as to be located on the same straight line. On the other hand, according to another embodiment, it is not necessarily limited to this, and it is also possible to measure the texture of any part of the test object by positioning the probe module 300 at a position on the stage module 200.

[0085] At this time, according to the embodiment, the probe module 300 includes a link member 340, and the position of the probe module 300 (the connection position between the probe module 300 and the head 120) can be selectively varied by the link member 340. Therefore, the position of the probe module 300 can be varied using the link member 340, and the probe module 300 can also be positioned at any position of the stage module 200.

[0086] Fourth step: Measure the texture of the object to be inspected.

[0087] At this time, the stage module 200 includes a stage plate 210 having a predetermined area, and the stage plate 210 can include one or more stage holes 212 penetrating the stage plate 210 vertically. In addition, the probe pins 312 are positioned on the stage holes 212, and when the probe module 300 descends, the probe pins 312 can be inserted into the stage holes 212.

[0088] Thereby, in the fourth step of measuring the texture of the object to be inspected, the process in which the probe module 300 descends and the probe pins 312 penetrate the object to be inspected and are inserted into the stage holes 212 can be performed. According to this, the texture of the object to be inspected (such as the change in force until penetration after the probe pin makes contact) can be accurately measured according to the purpose.

[0089] The food texture measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention can be used for measuring the texture of various foods such as breads, confectioneries, tortillas, etc., in addition to food materials such as pizza dough. In addition, when data that does not meet the reference value is derived as a result of the measurement, elements (materials, blending processes, heating temperature and time, etc.) of the test object can be changed and supplemented. Further, after changing such elements, it is possible to measure the texture again in the same environment (using the same probe), and the accuracy of the texture measurement can be improved. Also, depending on the user's selection (such as configuration change), it is possible to easily measure the texture of each region of the same food. In addition, by measuring the texture of such foods and the measurement results, the texture of each food can be optimized for distribution and cooking.

[0090] As described above, the preferred embodiments have been shown and described. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and various modifications can be made by those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the invention pertains without departing from the gist of the invention claimed in the claims. Of course, such modified embodiments should not be individually understood from the technical idea and prospect of the present invention.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0091] 1: Food texture measuring device 100: Frame 110: Base 120: Head 130: Neck 140: Power device 150: Guide beam 160: Connecting jig 162: Finger 164: Connecting beam 200: Stage module 210: Stage plate 212: Stage hole 220: Connecting portion 300: Probe module 310: Probe plate 312: Probe pin 320: Connector 322: Connecting end 330: Guide block 340: Link member 342: Link block 344, 346: Connecting hole 348: Connecting screw

Claims

1. A frame in which a power device is incorporated; A stage module connected to the frame and on which an object to be inspected is placed; and A probe module connected to the frame, located on the stage module, and having a variable position; including The probe module A probe plate having a predetermined area, Probe pins disposed on the bottom surface of the probe plate, and A Connector connecting between the probe plate and the power device, The probe plate and the probe pins are displaced integrally, The probe pins measure the texture of an object to be inspected placed on the stage module, The frame Includes a guide beam extending in at least one direction, The probe module includes a guide block connecting between the probe plate and the guide beam, The displacement of the probe module is guided by the guide beam and the guide block, A food texture measuring device.

2. The frame A base, A head disposed on the base, and A neck connecting between the base and the head and having a predetermined height, including The stage module is connected to the base, The probe module is connected to the head, The food texture measuring device according to Claim 1.

3. The probe module is connected to the head, The connection position between the probe module and the head is selectively variable, The food texture measuring device according to Claim 2.

4. The probe module Includes a link member connecting between the head and the connector, The link member The positions where the connector is connected and where it is connected to the head are variable, The food texture measuring device according to Claim 3.

5. A frame in which a power device is incorporated; A stage module connected to the frame and on which an object to be inspected is placed; and A probe module connected to the frame, located on the stage module, and having a variable position; including The probe module A probe plate having a predetermined area, Probe pins disposed on the bottom surface of the probe plate, and A Connector connecting between the probe plate and the power device, The probe plate and the probe pins are displaced integrally, The probe pins measure the texture of an object to be inspected placed on the stage module, The frame is a base, a head disposed on the base, and a neck connecting between the base and the head and having a predetermined height, and a connecting fixture connected to the base and protruding at least on one side, and the stage module is connected to the base, the probe module is connected to the head, a plurality of the connecting fixtures are provided, and the intervals between the plurality of connecting fixtures are variable, the stage module is connected to the connecting fixture, the size of the stage module connected to the connecting fixture is selectively variable according to the interval between the connecting fixtures, a food texture measuring device.

6. There are a plurality of the probe pins, and the plurality of probe pins have a predetermined arrangement according to the texture pattern of the food to be measured, The food texture measuring device according to claim 1 or 5.

7. The stage module includes a stage plate having a predetermined area, the stage plate includes one or more stage holes penetrating the stage plate vertically, the probe pins are located on the stage holes, when the probe module descends, the probe pins are inserted into the stage holes, The food texture measuring device according to claim 1 or 5.

8. In a food texture measuring method using the food texture measuring device according to claim 1 or 5, Step 1: grasping the size of the object to be inspected; Step 2: selecting the stage module and the probe module; Step 3: installing the selected stage module and probe module on the frame; and Step 4: measuring the texture of the object to be inspected; A food texture measuring method comprising:

9. The third step includes arranging the centers of the stage module and the probe module to be in a straight line with each other. The food texture measuring method according to claim 8.

10. The probe module includes a probe plate having a predetermined area and probe pins disposed on the bottom surface of the probe plate. The stage module includes a stage plate having a predetermined area. The stage plate includes one or more stage holes penetrating the stage plate vertically. The probe pins are located on the stage holes. When the probe module descends, the probe pins are inserted into the stage holes. The fourth step is a step in which the probe module descends and the probe pins penetrate the object to be inspected and are inserted into the stage holes. The food texture measurement method according to claim 8.

11. The probe module includes a probe plate having a predetermined area, probe pins disposed on the bottom surface of the probe plate, a connector connecting between the probe plate and the power device, and a link member connecting between the head disposed on the base of the frame and the connector. The link member is configured such that the positions where the connector is connected and where the head is connected are variable. The third step is a step of varying the position of the probe module using the link member, the food texture measurement method according to claim 8.

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