Dumpling filling device and automatic dumpling manufacturing system equipped with the same

Abstract

A dumpling filling device and an automatic dumpling manufacturing system including the same are disclosed. The dumpling filling device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a dumpling filling storage and supply hopper for storing and supplying dumpling filling to be supplied to a plurality of dumpling skins, a dumpling filling supply rotor unit arranged on one side of the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper for supplying a fixed amount of the dumpling filling supplied from the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper, a plurality of dumpling filling transfer units arranged so that one side of the dumpling filling transfer rotor unit is connected to the dumpling filling supply rotor unit and transfers the fixed amount of dumpling filling supplied from the dumpling filling supply rotor unit, and a dumpling filling discharge unit arranged adjacent to the dumpling filling supply rotor unit and arranged so that the other side of the dumpling filling transfer unit is connected to the dumpling filling transfer unit and discharges the dumpling filling transferred from the dumpling filling transfer unit to the dumpling skins in a non-contact manner.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a dumpling filling device and an automatic dumpling making system equipped with the same, and more specifically to a dumpling filling device and an automatic dumpling making system equipped with the same that can continuously supply and fill dumpling filling without contacting the dumpling skins, thereby preventing the dumpling skins from becoming uneven while significantly increasing productivity compared to conventional methods, and that can guide the dumpling filling to fall into a fixed position, thereby reducing the occurrence of seams and defective shapes. [Background technology]

[0002] Dumplings are made by making a filling (dumpling stuffing) using vegetables or meat as the main ingredient, and then wrapping the filling in dumpling skin. Dumpling skins are usually made from wheat flour, but other additives may be added for health or taste. Traditionally, dumplings have been made by hand, but because there are limitations to manual labor, there has been a recent trend toward mass production of dumplings using a series of dumpling forming systems (or equipment) (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art document] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2020-80667 A (see especially FIG. 5)

[0004] For reference, a gyoza forming system refers to a combination of devices that individually perform processes such as making gyoza filling, making gyoza skins, transporting them, filling the gyoza skins with gyoza filling, joining the gyoza skins filled with gyoza filling, inspecting the made products, and packaging the products.

[0005] Among the various processes, the process of filling dumpling skins with dumpling filling can be carried out using a so-called dumpling filling machine.

[0006] Existing typical gyoza filling machines use a rotary system. In such a conventional rotary type filling method, when the dumpling filling is dropped by the piston, the piston and the dumpling filling come into direct contact with the dumpling skin.

[0007] However, such conventional techniques have various problems, including low productivity due to limitations in their structure or method, the possibility of the dumpling skins becoming uneven because the pistons are used to contact and press the dumpling skins, a high incidence of seam and shape defects because the dumpling fillings do not fall into the correct position, water leakage due to structural irregularities in the piston area, and rust due to the complex structure of the link-type chain drive unit. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a dumpling filling device and an automatic dumpling manufacturing system equipped with the same, which can continuously supply and fill dumpling filling without contacting the dumpling skins, thereby preventing the dumpling skins from becoming uneven while significantly increasing productivity compared to conventional methods, and can guide the dumpling filling to fall into a fixed position, thereby reducing the occurrence of seams and defective shapes. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, the dumpling filling can be continuously supplied and filled without coming into contact with the dumpling skin, thereby preventing the dumpling skin from becoming uneven while significantly increasing productivity compared to conventional methods, and the dumpling filling can be guided to fall into a fixed position, thereby reducing the occurrence of seams and defective shapes. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an automatic dumpling manufacturing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0011] [Figure 2] 1 is a perspective view of a dumpling filling device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

[0012] [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a view of FIG. 2 from another angle. [Figure 4] FIG. 3 is a view of FIG. 2 from another angle.

[0013] [Figure 5] This is a diagram of FIG. 3 with some of the configuration omitted.

[0014] [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of region A in FIG. 5.

[0015] [Figure 7] FIG. 6 is a rear view of FIG. 5.

[0016] [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a bottom view of FIG. 7.

[0017] [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of region B in FIG. 8.

[0018] [Figure 10] FIG. 8 is a front view of FIG.

[0019] [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the dumpling filling mixing dispenser.

[0020] [Figure 12] 3 is a view of the main part of FIG. 2 for explaining the dumpling filling supply rotor unit and the dumpling filling discharge unit area. FIG.

[0021] [Figure 13] This is a diagram in which the remaining area excluding the cam in FIG. 12 is processed by dotted lines.

[0022] [Figure 14]FIG. 13 is a view of the main part of FIG. 12 for explaining the dumpling filling dispensing unit area.

[0023] [Figure 15] 1 is a control block diagram of a dumpling filling device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0024] According to one aspect of the present invention, a dumpling filling device can be provided, comprising: a dumpling filling storage and supply hopper that stores and supplies dumpling filling to be supplied to a plurality of dumpling skins; a dumpling filling supply rotor unit that is arranged on one side of the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper and supplies a fixed amount of dumpling filling supplied from the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper; a plurality of dumpling filling transfer units that are arranged so that one side is connected to the dumpling filling supply rotor unit and transfer the fixed amount of dumpling filling supplied from the dumpling filling supply rotor unit; and a dumpling filling discharge unit that is arranged adjacent to the dumpling filling supply rotor unit and is arranged so that the other side is connected to the dumpling filling transfer unit and discharges the dumpling filling transferred from the dumpling filling transfer unit towards the dumpling skins in a non-contact manner.

[0025] The dumpling filling supply rotor unit may include a shared drive motor for synchronously driving the dumpling filling supply rotor unit and the dumpling filling discharge unit in order to discharge a fixed amount of dumpling filling onto the dumpling skins or at a fixed position.

[0026] The common driving motor may be a servo motor, and the dumpling filling supply rotor unit may further include a common rotating shaft connected to the common driving motor and rotated by the driving force of the common driving motor.

[0027] The dumpling filling supply rotor unit may include: a rotor unit body connected to a lower portion of the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper and storing a predetermined amount of dumpling filling dropped from the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper; a rotor shaft having one side disposed within the rotor unit body and the other side exposed to the outside of the rotor unit body, rotating to drop a predetermined amount of dumpling filling from the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper into the rotor unit body; a dumpling filling pusher provided on one side of the rotor unit body and pushing the dumpling filling in the rotor unit body to the dumpling filling transfer unit; and a link-type motion driver connected to the common rotating shaft, the rotor shaft, and the dumpling filling pusher in a link manner, transferring the rotational movement of the common rotating shaft to the rotation or pushing action of the rotor shaft and the dumpling filling pusher.

[0028] A cam is integrally coupled to the common rotating shaft, and the link-type motion driver is connected to the cam and can operate in conjunction with the rotation of the cam.

[0029] The dumpling filling dispensing unit may include a dumpling filling dispensing plate having a plurality of dumpling filling outlets through which dumpling filling is dispensed; a discharge plate support base detachably supporting the dumpling filling dispensing plate; a plurality of pistons drivable up / down above the dumpling filling dispensing plate and causing the dumpling filling transferred from the dumpling filling transfer unit to drop through the dumpling filling outlets; a piston support up / down slider that integrally supports the pistons and is drivable up / down together with the pistons; and a pair of motion transfer units connected to the shared rotating shaft and the piston support up / down slider, respectively, on both sides of the shared rotating shaft and transferring the rotational motion of the shared rotating shaft as vertical up / down motion of the piston support up / down slider.

[0030] The pair of motion transmission parts may have the same structure.

[0031] Each of the pair of motion transmission units may include: a drive pulley connected to the shared rotating shaft and corotating with the shared rotating shaft; a driven pulley disposed spaced apart from the drive pulley; a belt connecting the drive pulley and the driven pulley; a pulley shaft axially connected to a rotation center of the driven pulley; a shaft boss connected to the pulley shaft; a boss rotating plate having an area larger than that of the shaft boss, connected to the shaft boss and rotating together with the shaft boss; and a link member having one side rotatably connected to an eccentric position eccentric to one side from the center of the boss rotating plate and the other side rotatably connected to the piston support up / down slider, transmitting the rotational motion of the boss rotating plate as the up / down motion of the piston support up / down slider.

[0032] Each of the pair of motion transmission units may further include a tension guide connected to the belt and tensionably guiding the belt.

[0033] The dumpling filling dispensing unit may further include a plurality of up / down guides connected to the dispensing plate support and the piston supporting up / down slider to guide the up / down movement of the piston supporting up / down slider.

[0034] The dumpling filling dispensing unit may further include a plurality of elastic members connected to the piston supporting up / down slider to provide elastic force for returning the piston supporting up / down slider to its original position.

[0035] A plurality of dumpling filling storage and supply hoppers may be provided, and each dumpling filling storage and supply hopper may be provided with a dumpling filling mixing and supplying device that mixes and drops the dumpling filling in the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper.

[0036] The dumpling filling mixing and supplying device may include a mixing shaft rotatably arranged within the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper, a spiral blade unit connected to a lower region of the mixing shaft and dropping the dumpling filling in the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper while mixing it, and a shaft rotation drive unit provided outside the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper, connected to the mixing shaft, and driving the mixing shaft to rotate.

[0037] The dumpling filling mixer and supplier may further include a scattering prevention plate disposed above the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper to prevent the dumpling filling in the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper from scattering, and a non-linear mixing bar connected to the mixing shaft in the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper to rotate together with the mixing shaft when the mixing shaft rotates, thereby mixing the dumpling filling in the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper.

[0038] The apparatus may further include an apparatus controller for controlling the operations of the dumpling filling mixer / supplier, the dumpling filling supply rotor unit, and the dumpling filling discharge unit so that the dumpling filling can be continuously supplied and filled without contacting the dumpling skins.

[0039] According to another aspect of the present invention, a dumpling skin supplying device supplies dumpling skins made of wheat flour dough to encase dumpling fillings, a dumpling skin cutting device disposed adjacent to the dumpling skin supplying device and cutting the dumpling skins supplied from the dumpling skin supplying device into predetermined unit sizes, and a dumpling filling filling device disposed adjacent to the dumpling skin cutting device and filling the dumpling skins cut into a predetermined size by the dumpling skin cutting device with dumpling filling, wherein the dumpling filling filling device comprises at least one dumpling filling storage and supply hopper for storing and supplying dumpling filling to be supplied to a plurality of dumpling skins, and an automatic dumpling making system comprising: a dumpling filling supply rotor unit arranged on one side of a dumpling filling storage and supply hopper for supplying a fixed amount of dumpling filling supplied from the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper; a plurality of dumpling filling transfer units arranged so that one side is connected to the dumpling filling supply rotor unit and transfers the fixed amount of dumpling filling supplied from the dumpling filling supply rotor unit; and a dumpling filling discharge unit arranged adjacent to the dumpling filling supply rotor unit and arranged so that the other side is connected to the dumpling filling transfer unit and discharges the dumpling filling transferred from the dumpling filling transfer unit onto dumpling skins in a non-contact manner.

[0040] The machine may further include a bottom-folding dumpling forming device disposed adjacent to the dumpling filling device for forming dumpling shapes by folding and sewing the dumpling skins at their bottoms when the dumpling filling is filled into the dumpling skins by the dumpling filling device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0041] For a fuller understanding of the present invention, its operating advantages, and the objects attained by its practice, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings in which preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated and the contents thereof.

[0042] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described in detail below by describing preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the various drawings refer to the same elements.

[0043] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an automatic dumpling making system according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a dumpling filling apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 3 and 4 are views of FIG. 2 shown from different angles, FIG. 5 is a view of FIG. 3 with some of the components removed, FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of area A in FIG. 5, FIG. 7 is a rear view of FIG. 5, FIG. 8 is a bottom view of FIG. 7, FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of area B in FIG. 8, FIG. 10 is a front view of FIG. 7, FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a dumpling filling mixing and supplying device, FIG. 12 is an excerpt of the main parts of FIG. 2 to explain the dumpling filling supply rotor unit and dumpling filling discharge unit area, FIG. 13 is a view in FIG. 12 in which the remaining area excluding the cam is indicated by a dotted line, FIG. 14 is an excerpt of the main parts of FIG. 12 to explain the dumpling filling discharge unit area, and FIG. 15 is a control block diagram of a dumpling filling apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] Referring to these drawings, and first to FIG. 1, the automatic dumpling making system according to this embodiment may include a dumpling skin supplying device 10, a dumpling skin cutting device 20, a dumpling filling device 100, a bottom-folding dumpling forming device 30, a movable work table 40, and a discharge conveyor 50.

[0045] The dumpling skin supplying device 10 serves to supply a dough skin made of wheat flour that encases the dumpling filling, i.e., a dumpling skin. Since the dumpling skins have not yet been cut into unit sizes, they can be supplied to the dumpling skin cutting device 20 in the form of dumpling skins having a uniform thickness and a wide area.

[0046] In order to supply dumpling skins having a wide area and a uniform thickness to the dumpling filling device 100, the dumpling skin supplying device 10 has a continuous transfer structure of a roll-to-roll type. Therefore, it is very advantageous for continuously supplying gyoza skins.

[0047] The dumpling skin cutting device 20 is disposed adjacent to the dumpling skin supplying device 10 and serves to cut the dumpling skins supplied from the dumpling skin supplying device 10, i.e., dumpling skins having a large area and a uniform thickness, into a predetermined unit size and send them to the dumpling filling device 100.

[0048] The dumpling skins cut by the dumpling skin cutting device 20 are sent to the dumpling filling device 100 and then filled with dumpling filling, while the remaining dumpling skins are fed back to the dumpling skin supply device 10 side and reused. Therefore, there is no waste of material.

[0049] Meanwhile, the dumpling filling device 100 is disposed adjacent to the dumpling skin cutting device 20 as described above, and serves to fill dumpling filling into dumpling skins cut to a certain size by the dumpling skin cutting device 20.

[0050] As described above, the dumpling filling device 100 of this embodiment has a compact and efficient structure that differs from conventional devices, as will be described later, and is therefore capable of continuously supplying and filling dumpling filling without contacting the dumpling skins, thereby preventing the dumpling skins from becoming uneven while significantly increasing productivity compared to conventional devices.

[0051] Furthermore, according to the dumpling filling apparatus 100 of this embodiment, the dumpling filling can be guided so that it falls into a fixed position, thereby reducing the occurrence of defective stitching and shape.

[0052] The bottom-folding type dumpling forming device 30 is arranged adjacent to the dumpling filling device 100, and when the dumpling filling is filled into the dumpling skins through the dumpling filling device 100, the dumpling skins are folded at the bottom and stitched together to form the dumpling shape. By changing the structure of the bottom-folding type dumpling-forming device 30, dumplings of various shapes can be made.

[0053] The movable work table 40 serves as a work table where the dumpling skin is filled with dumpling filling and the dumpling skin is folded at the bottom and stitched to form the dumpling shape.

[0054] The discharge conveyor 50 serves to discharge the final product, i.e., the dumplings, made through the above process.

[0055] Although not shown, a process device may be provided downstream of the discharge conveyor 50 to weigh the dumplings, inspect them for defects, and package the finished products that have passed inspection. However, even if such process equipment is included, it should be considered to fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0056] Meanwhile, as described above, the dumpling filling apparatus 100 performs a series of dumpling filling steps for filling dumpling skins with dumpling filling.

[0057] According to the dumpling filling device 100 of this embodiment, dumpling filling can be continuously supplied and filled without coming into contact with the dumpling skin, thereby preventing the dumpling skin from becoming uneven while significantly increasing productivity compared to conventional methods, and since the dumpling filling can be guided to fall into a fixed position, the occurrence of poor stitching and shape defects can be reduced.

[0058] The dumpling filling machine 100 according to this embodiment, which can provide such effects, includes an apparatus frame 101, on which a dumpling filling storage and supply hopper 110, a dumpling filling supply rotor unit 130, a dumpling filling transfer unit 150, and a dumpling filling discharge unit 160 are mounted at different positions.

[0059] The device frame 101 is an external structure of the dumpling filling device 100 according to this embodiment, and supports the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper 110, the dumpling filling supply rotor unit 130, the dumpling filling transfer section 150, and the dumpling filling discharge unit 160.

[0060] The device frame 101 includes a bridge structure 101a and a hopper supporter 101b. The bridge structure 101a is a structure that supports the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper 110, the dumpling filling supply rotor unit 130, the dumpling filling transfer section 150, and the dumpling filling discharge unit 160 at a distance above the installation surface. For rigidity, the bridge structure 101a can be fabricated by welding and bolting a metal frame. To move and stop the bridge structure 101a, a wheel 102 and a stopper foot 103 are provided at the lower end of the bridge structure 101a.

[0061] The hopper supporter 101b is a structure constructed on the upper part of the bridge structure 101a, and supports the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper 110. Since the dumpling filling mixer / supplier 120 is installed in the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper 110, the support member 114 is particularly used as a means for supporting the dumpling filling mixer / supplier 120.

[0062] The dumpling filling storage and supply hopper 110 serves as a place for storing and supplying dumpling filling to be supplied to a plurality of dumpling skins. The dumpling filling storage and supply hopper 110 may be configured such that the cross-sectional area gradually narrows downward.

[0063] In this embodiment, multiple dumpling filling storage and supply hoppers 110, for example three, are provided, and a dumpling filling supply rotor unit 130, a dumpling filling transmission section 150, and a dumpling filling discharge unit 160 are provided to correspond to the multiple dumpling filling storage and supply hoppers 110. Therefore, a total of 10 gyoza fillings can be supplied in one operation, for example, thereby improving productivity. Of course, the scope of the present invention is not limited to this numerical value.

[0064] A dumpling filling mixing and supplying device 120 is connected to the dumpling filling storing and supplying hopper 110 . As shown in detail in Figures 10 and 11, the dumpling filling mixer / supplier 120 is installed in each of the dumpling filling storage and supply hoppers 110 and serves to mix and drop the dumpling fillings in the dumpling filling storage and supply hoppers 110.

[0065] The dumpling filling mixing and supplying device 120 may include a mixing shaft 121 rotatably arranged within the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper 110, a spiral blade unit 122 connected to the lower region of the mixing shaft 121 and dropping the dumpling filling in the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper 110 while mixing it, and a shaft rotation driving unit 123 provided outside the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper 110 and connected to the mixing shaft 121 to drive the mixing shaft 121 to rotate. The shaft rotation driver 123 may be implemented by combining a motor and a reducer.

[0066] The dumpling filling mixer and dispenser 120 further includes a mixing bar 125 . The mixing bar 125 is a non-linear bar configuration. The mixing bar 125 is connected to the mixing shaft 121 in the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper 110 and rotates together with the rotation of the mixing shaft 121 to mix the dumpling filling in the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper 110 .

[0067] A scattering prevention plate 124 is provided above the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper 110 to prevent the dumpling filling in the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper 110 from scattering. The anti-scattering plate 124 is disposed above the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper 110 at a distance. The scattering prevention plate 124 has a through hole 124a formed therein.

[0068] When the dumpling filling mixing and supply device 120 is operated with dumpling filling stored in the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper 110, the dumpling filling is mixed uniformly by the action of the spiral blade portion 122 and the mixing bar 125, and then a fixed amount of the dumpling filling is dropped and supplied into the rotor unit body 135 of the dumpling filling supply rotor unit 130 through the discharge guide duct 127 at the bottom.

[0069] The dumpling filling supply rotor unit 130 is a device connected to the discharge guide duct 127 installed at the bottom of the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper 110, and serves to supply a fixed amount of dumpling filling provided from the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper 110 to the dumpling filling transfer unit 150.

[0070] In other words, the dumpling filling supply rotor unit 130 is disposed on one side of the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper 110 and serves to supply a fixed amount of dumpling filling supplied from the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper 110 to the dumpling filling transfer unit 150 .

[0071] For reference, as will be described later, the dumpling filling dispensing unit 160 serves to dispense the dumpling filling transferred from the dumpling filling transfer unit 150 onto the dumpling skins in a non-contact manner. The dumpling filling supply rotor unit 130 and the dumpling filling dispensing unit 160 are electrically driven devices that require driving force, and therefore require a means for providing the driving force.

[0072] Originally, since there are two devices, a means for driving each of the dumpling filling supply rotor unit 130 and the dumpling filling discharge unit 160 is required, but in this embodiment, a shared drive motor 131 is used to simplify the structure.

[0073] That is, the dumpling filling supply rotor unit 130 includes a shared drive motor 131 for synchronously driving the dumpling filling supply rotor unit 130 and the dumpling filling discharge unit 160 in order to discharge a fixed amount of dumpling filling onto the dumpling skins or at a fixed position. In this case, since the common driving motor 131 is used as a servo motor, the control by the device controller 190 can be accurate.

[0074] In addition, the dumpling filling supply rotor unit 130 further includes a common rotating shaft 132 connected to the common driving motor 131 and rotated by the driving force of the common driving motor 131. For reference, the common drive motor 131 is a servo motor, but the common drive motor 131 is referred to as a servo motor connected to a reducer.

[0075] In this embodiment, the dumpling filling supply rotor unit 130 is connected to the lower part of the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper 110 and includes a rotor unit body 135 that stores a fixed amount of dumpling filling that drops from the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper 110, and a rotor shaft that is disposed inside the rotor unit body 135 on one side and exposed to the outside of the rotor unit body 135 on the other side and rotates to drop a fixed amount of dumpling filling from the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper 110 into the rotor unit body 135. The rotating shaft 132 includes a dumpling filling pusher 138 that is provided on one side of the rotor unit body 135 and pushes the dumpling filling in the rotor unit body 135 to the dumpling filling transmission part 150, and a link-type motion driver 140 that is connected to the shared rotating shaft 132, the rotor shaft 137, and the dumpling filling pusher 138 in a link manner and transmits the rotational motion of the shared rotating shaft 132 as a rotation or pushing motion of the rotor shaft 137 and the dumpling filling pusher 138.

[0076] At this time, a cam 133 is integrally coupled to the common rotating shaft 132, and a link type motion driver 140 is connected to the cam 133 and operates in conjunction with the rotation of the cam 133. As described above, since the link type motion driver 140 is driven by the cam 133, the structure is simpler than the conventional one, and since it is only necessary to supply oil to the gear box 107, the occurrence of rust can be prevented.

[0077] When the common rotating shaft 132 is rotated by the action of the common driving motor 131, the link type motion driver 140 is operated by the action of the cam 133 connected thereto. Then, the rotor shaft 137 rotates due to the link type motion driver 140, which is made up of a structure of many links, bars, joints, etc., and the dumpling filling pusher 138 operates. Then, the dumpling fillings dropped into the rotor unit body 135 by a fixed amount from the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper 110 can be transferred to the dumpling filling transfer unit 150.

[0078] The dumpling filling transfer unit 150 has one side connected to the dumpling filling supply rotor unit 130 and the other side connected to the dumpling filling discharge unit 160, and serves to transfer a fixed amount of dumpling filling supplied from the dumpling filling supply rotor unit 130 to the dumpling filling discharge unit 160 in a connected manner.

[0079] In this embodiment, the dumpling filling transfer unit 150 has a pipe shape with both ends bent so as to be connected to the dumpling filling supply rotor unit 130 and the dumpling filling discharge unit 160 . As described above, in this embodiment, ten dumpling fillings are supplied at a time in one operation, so there are a total of ten pipe-shaped dumpling filling transfer units 150 . Of course, the scope of the present invention is not limited to these numerical values. That is, the number of dumpling filling transfer units 150 may be less than or more than 10.

[0080] Meanwhile, the dumpling filling dispensing unit 160 is disposed adjacent to the dumpling filling supply rotor unit 130 and is connected to the other side of the dumpling filling transfer unit 150, and serves to dispense the dumpling filling transferred from the dumpling filling transfer unit 150 onto the dumpling skins in a non-contact manner.

[0081] The dumpling filling can be discharged to the dumpling skins in a non-contact manner through the dumpling filling discharge unit 160 with an efficient structure, thereby preventing the dumpling skins from becoming unevenly distributed. In addition, the dumpling filling can be guided to fall into a fixed position, reducing the incidence of poor stitching and poor shape.

[0082] The dumpling filling dispensing unit 160 capable of providing such an effect may include a dumpling filling dispensing plate 161 having a plurality of dumpling filling outlets 162 through which the dumpling filling is dispensed, a discharge plate support base 163 that detachably supports the dumpling filling dispensing plate 161, a plurality of pistons 164 that are mounted on the top of the dumpling filling dispensing plate 161 and can be driven up / down, and that drop the dumpling filling transmitted from the dumpling filling transmission unit 150 through the dumpling filling discharge outlets 162, a piston support up / down slider 165 that supports the plurality of pistons 164 integrally and is driven up / down together with the pistons 164, and a pair of motion transmission units 170.

[0083] The dumpling filling discharge plate 161 is detachably connected to a discharge plate support base 163 . For this purpose, the discharge plate support base 163 is provided with a discharge plate fastening member 163a. The operation can be simplified by removing the discharge plate fastening member 163a, separating the dumpling filling discharge plate 161, and then reinstalling it after maintenance, repair or cleaning.

[0084] A piston seal 164a is coupled to the piston 164. Therefore, even when the piston 164 is driven up / down to push out and fill the dumplings, water leakage from the piston 164 area is prevented. Therefore, there is no pollution or the pollution can be reduced significantly compared to conventional methods.

[0085] In this embodiment, a piston guide duct 168 is provided below the piston 164. In fact, the dumpling filling transmitted from the dumpling filling transmission section 150 is directed toward the piston guide duct 168, and then falls and is discharged in a fixed amount through the dumpling filling discharge outlet 162 by the action of the piston 164 moving in and out of the piston guide duct 168.

[0086] In order to guide the up / down movement of the piston 164, the dumpling filling dispensing unit 160 is provided with a plurality of up / down guides 166. The up / down guide 166 is connected to the discharge plate support 163 and the piston supporting up / down slider 165 and serves to guide the up / down movement of the piston supporting up / down slider 165 .

[0087] The dumpling filling dispensing unit 160 further includes a plurality of elastic members 167. The elastic member 167 is connected to the piston support up / down slider 165 and provides an elastic force for returning the piston support up / down slider 165 to its original position. The elastic members 167 are connected to the pistons 164 one by one.

[0088] A pair of motion transmission parts 170 are connected to the common rotating shaft 132 and the piston support up / down slider 165 on both sides of the common rotating shaft 132, respectively, and serve to transmit the rotational motion of the common rotating shaft 132 as the up / down motion of the piston support up / down slider 165.

[0089] In this embodiment, the pair of motion transmission parts 170 have the same structure. Therefore, installation or maintenance and repair can be facilitated, and stable operation of the piston 164 can be achieved. Since it would be problematic if the motion transmission unit 170 were exposed to the outside, the motion transmission unit 170 is provided so as to be concealed within the casing 105 . Of course, the casing 105 is provided so as to be disassembled and reassembled for maintenance and repair of the motion transmission part 170.

[0090] Each of the pair of motion transmission units 170 includes a drive pulley 171 connected to the shared rotating shaft 132 and rotating in the same direction as the shared rotating shaft 132, a driven pulley 172 arranged at a distance from the drive pulley 171, a belt 173 connecting the drive pulley 171 and the driven pulley 172, a pulley shaft 174 axially connected to the center of rotation of the driven pulley 172, a shaft boss 175 connected to the pulley shaft 174, a boss rotating plate 176 having a larger area than the shaft boss 175, connected to the shaft boss 175, and rotating together with the shaft boss 175, and a link member 177.

[0091] In this case, one side of the link member 177 is rotatably connected to an eccentric position eccentric to one side from the center of the boss rotating plate 176, and the other side is rotatably connected to the piston support up / down slider 165, and serves to transmit the rotational movement of the boss rotating plate 176 as the up / down movement of the piston support up / down slider 165.

[0092] A tension guide 178 is connected to the belt 173 . The tension guide 178 is configured to support the belt 173 and is connected to the belt 173 to guide the belt 173 in a tensionable manner.

[0093] Meanwhile, the dumpling filling apparatus 100 according to this embodiment further includes an apparatus controller 190 for controlling the apparatus so that the dumpling filling can be continuously supplied and filled without contacting the dumpling skins.

[0094] The device controller 190 applied in this embodiment controls the operation of the dumpling filling mixer / supplier 120, the dumpling filling supply rotor unit 130, and the dumpling filling discharge unit 160 so that the dumpling filling can be continuously supplied and filled without contacting the dumpling skins.

[0095] The device controller 190 that performs these functions may include a central processing unit 191 (CPU), memory 192 (MEMORY), and support circuits 193 (SUPPORT CIRCUIT).

[0096] In this embodiment, the central processing unit 191 may be one of a variety of industrially applicable computer processors for controlling the operation of the protection window sliding unit 140 so that the protection window operates in stages based on the sensing signal of the sensing unit 170.

[0097] The memory 192 is coupled to the central processing unit 191 . Memory 192 may be a computer-readable storage medium, located locally or remotely, and may be one or more readily available memories such as random access memory (RAM), ROM, a floppy disk, a hard disk, or any form of digital storage.

[0098] Support circuits 193 are coupled to central processing unit 191 and support the typical operation of the processor. Such support circuits 193 may include cache, power supplies, clock circuits, input / output circuits, subsystems, and the like.

[0099] In this embodiment, the device controller 190 controls the operation of the protection window sliding unit 140 based on the sensing signal of the sensing unit 170 so that the protection window is operated stepwise. At this time, a series of processes in 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 may be stored in the memory 192. Typically, software routines may be stored in memory 192 . The software routines may also be stored or executed by another central processing unit (not shown).

[0100] Although the processes of the present invention have been described as being performed by software routines, at least a portion of the processes of the present invention may also be performed by hardware. Thus, the processes of the present invention may be embodied in software running on a computer system, or in hardware such as an integrated circuit, or a combination of software and hardware.

[0101] With this configuration, when the operation of the dumpling filling mixing supply device 120, dumpling filling supply rotor unit 130, and dumpling filling discharge unit 160 is controlled through the control of the device controller 190, the dumpling filling in the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper 110 is transferred to the dumpling filling transfer section 150 by the action of the dumpling filling supply rotor unit 130, and then can be dropped downward by the action of the piston 164 of the dumpling filling discharge unit 160. In this case, in the case of this embodiment, the dumpling filling can be ejected toward the dumpling skin in a non-contact manner, so that the dumpling skin can be prevented from becoming unevenly distributed. In addition, the dumpling filling can be guided to fall into a fixed position, reducing the incidence of poor stitching and poor shape.

[0102] According to this embodiment, which operates with the structure described above, the dumpling filling can be continuously supplied and filled without coming into contact with the dumpling skin, thereby preventing the dumpling skin from becoming uneven while significantly increasing productivity compared to conventional methods.In addition, the dumpling filling can be guided to fall into the designated position, thereby reducing the occurrence of poor stitching and shape.

[0103] As such, the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments, and it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. It is therefore to be understood that such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the present invention. [Industrial Applicability]

[0104] The present invention can be used in an apparatus or system for producing dumplings.

Claims

1. a gyoza filling storage and supply hopper for storing and supplying gyoza filling to be supplied to a plurality of gyoza skins; a dumpling filling supply rotor unit disposed on one side of the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper, for supplying a fixed amount of dumpling filling from the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper; a plurality of dumpling filling transfer units each connected to the dumpling filling supply rotor unit at one side thereof, for transferring a fixed amount of dumpling filling supplied from the dumpling filling supply rotor unit; a dumpling filling dispensing unit disposed adjacent to the dumpling filling supply rotor unit and connected to the other side of the dumpling filling transfer unit, for discharging the dumpling filling transferred from the dumpling filling transfer unit toward the dumpling skins in a non-contact manner, The dumpling filling filling device is characterized in that the dumpling filling supply rotor unit includes a shared drive motor for synchronously driving the dumpling filling supply rotor unit and the dumpling filling discharge unit in order to discharge a fixed amount of dumpling filling onto the dumpling skins or in a fixed position.

2. the shared drive motor is a servo motor; 2. The dumpling filling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the dumpling filling supply rotor unit further comprises a shared rotating shaft connected to the shared driving motor and rotated by the driving force of the shared driving motor.

3. The dumpling filling supply rotor unit includes: a rotor unit body connected to a lower portion of the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper for storing a predetermined amount of dumpling filling dropped from the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper; a rotor shaft, one end of which is disposed within the rotor unit body and the other end of which is exposed to the outside of the rotor unit body, for rotating to drop a predetermined amount of dumpling filling from the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper into the rotor unit body; a dumpling filling pusher provided on one side of the rotor unit body for pushing the dumpling filling in the rotor unit body to the dumpling filling transfer part; 3. The dumpling filling device according to claim 2, further comprising: a link-type motion driver connected to the common rotating shaft, the rotor shaft, and the dumpling filling pusher in a link manner, and transmitting the rotational motion of the common rotating shaft as a rotational or pushing motion of the rotor shaft and the dumpling filling pusher.

4. A cam is integrally connected to the common rotating shaft, 4. The dumpling filling device according to claim 3, wherein the link-type motion driver is connected to the cam and operates in conjunction with the rotation of the cam.

5. The dumpling filling dispensing unit comprises: a dumpling filling discharge plate having a plurality of dumpling filling discharge ports through which the dumpling filling is discharged; a discharge plate support base that detachably supports the dumpling filling discharge plate; a plurality of pistons provided above the dumpling filling discharge plate so as to be movable up and down, and causing the dumpling filling transferred from the dumpling filling transfer unit to drop through the dumpling filling discharge port; a piston support up / down slider that integrally supports the plurality of pistons and is driven up / down together with the pistons; 3. The dumpling filling apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising a pair of motion transmission units connected to the common rotating shaft and the piston support up / down slider, respectively, on both sides of the common rotating shaft, for transmitting the rotational motion of the common rotating shaft as up / down motion of the piston support up / down slider.

6. 6. The gyoza filling machine according to claim 5, wherein the pair of motion transmission parts have the same structure.

7. Each of the pair of motion transmission parts is a drive pulley coupled to the common rotating shaft and corotating with the common rotating shaft; a driven pulley spaced apart from the drive pulley; a belt connecting the driving pulley and the driven pulley; a pulley shaft axially connected to the rotation center of the driven pulley; a shaft boss coupled to the pulley shaft; a boss rotating plate having an area larger than that of the shaft boss, coupled to the shaft boss, and rotating together with the shaft boss; 7. The dumpling filling apparatus of claim 6, further comprising: a link member having one side rotatably connected to the boss rotating plate at an eccentric position eccentric to one side from the center of the boss rotating plate and the other side rotatably connected to the piston support up / down slider, which transmits the rotational movement of the boss rotating plate as the up / down movement of the piston support up / down slider.

8. Each of the pair of motion transmission parts is The dumpling filling machine according to claim 7, further comprising a tension guide connected to the belt for tensioning the belt.

9. The dumpling filling dispensing unit comprises:

6. The dumpling filling apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising a plurality of up / down guides connected to the discharge plate support base and the piston support up / down slider, for guiding the up / down movement of the piston support up / down slider.

10. The dumpling filling dispensing unit comprises:

10. The dumpling filling apparatus according to claim 9, further comprising a plurality of elastic members connected to the piston support up / down slider to provide elastic force for returning the piston support up / down slider to its original position.

11. The gyoza filling storage and supply hoppers are provided in plural, 2. The dumpling filling machine according to claim 1, wherein each dumpling filling storage and supply hopper is provided with a dumpling filling mixing and supplying device that mixes and drops the dumpling filling in the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper.

12. The gyoza filling mixing and supplying device is a mixing shaft rotatably disposed in the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper; a spiral blade unit connected to a lower region of the mixing shaft and configured to mix and drop the dumpling fillings in the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper; 12. The dumpling filling machine according to claim 11, further comprising: a shaft rotation driving unit disposed outside the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper, connected to the mixing shaft, and rotating the mixing shaft.

13. The gyoza filling mixing and supplying device is a scattering prevention plate disposed above the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper to prevent the dumpling filling in the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper from scattering; 13. The dumpling filling apparatus of claim 12, further comprising a non-linear mixing bar connected to the mixing shaft in the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper, which rotates together with the mixing shaft to mix the dumpling filling in the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper.

14. The dumpling filling machine of claim 11 further comprises an apparatus controller for controlling the operations of the dumpling filling mixing and supplying device, the dumpling filling supplying rotor unit, and the dumpling filling discharging unit so that the dumpling filling can be continuously supplied and filled without contacting the dumpling skins.

15. a gyoza skin supplying device that supplies gyoza skins made of wheat flour dough that wrap the gyoza filling; a gyoza skin cutting device disposed adjacent to the gyoza skin supplying device and configured to cut the gyoza skins supplied from the gyoza skin supplying device into a predetermined unit size; a gyoza filling device arranged adjacent to the gyoza skin cutting device for filling gyoza filling into the gyoza skins cut to a predetermined size by the gyoza skin cutting device, The gyoza filling device is at least one dumpling filling storage and supply hopper for storing and supplying dumpling filling to be supplied to a plurality of dumpling skins; a dumpling filling supply rotor unit disposed on one side of the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper, for supplying a fixed amount of dumpling filling from the dumpling filling storage and supply hopper; a plurality of dumpling filling transfer units each connected to the dumpling filling supply rotor unit at one side thereof, for transferring a fixed amount of dumpling filling supplied from the dumpling filling supply rotor unit; a dumpling filling dispensing unit disposed adjacent to the dumpling filling supply rotor unit and connected to the other side of the dumpling filling transfer unit, for discharging the dumpling filling transferred from the dumpling filling transfer unit toward the dumpling skins in a non-contact manner, The automatic dumpling making system is characterized in that the dumpling filling supply rotor unit includes a shared drive motor for synchronously driving the dumpling filling supply rotor unit and the dumpling filling discharge unit in order to discharge a fixed amount of dumpling filling onto the dumpling skins or in a fixed position.

16. 16. The automatic dumpling making system of claim 15, further comprising a bottom-folding dumpling forming device disposed adjacent to the dumpling filling device for forming dumpling shapes by folding and sewing the dumpling skins at their bottoms when the dumpling filling is filled into the dumpling skins by the dumpling filling device.

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