Stirring method and device

Abstract

To provide an agitation treatment method and apparatus capable of suppressing an increase in manufacturing time by easily cleaning the apparatus.SOLUTION: An agitation treatment apparatus separately comprises a first agitation treatment part 3 where a first agitation part agitatingly rotates with respect to a first agitation vessel 7, and a second agitation treatment part 5 where a second agitation part agitatingly rotates with respect to a second agitation vessel 11. An agitation treatment method is as follows: manufacturing an intermediate treated object by making the first agitation part perform pre-stage agitation treatment with heating grain-like or lump-like solid objects and an adhesive material in the first agitation vessel 7; moving the intermediate treated object from the first agitation treatment part 3 to the second agitation treatment part 5 to make the second agitation part perform post-stage agitation treatment with cooling; and obtaining a treated objects made by loosening the grain-like or lump-like solid objects one by one, which are coated with the adhesive material by the post-stage agitation treatment.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for agitating solid matter by coating it with an adhesive material and agitating the solid matter so as to break it up into pieces. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there is an agitation processing device such as that described in Patent Document 1. This agitation processing device coats solid materials such as nut kernels with a sticky material such as caramel, and agitates the solid materials so as to break them up into caramel-coated roasted nuts or the like.

[0003] This stirring treatment device is a vertical rotation-revolution type stirring device equipped with blade-shaped stirring bars and rod-shaped stirring bars, and is configured so that the blade-shaped stirring bars and rod-shaped stirring bars rotate and revolve laterally relative to the stirring vessel as the stirring drive shaft rotates and revolves.

[0004] As an example, roasting of granulated nuts placed in the stirring vessel and caramelization of granulated sugar are carried out by heating the stirring vessel and rotating and revolving the blade-shaped stirring bar and rod-shaped stirring bar.

[0005] Next, the stirring vessel is cooled to solidify the caramel, while the blade-shaped stirring bar and rod-shaped stirring bar are rotated and revolved.

[0006] As a result, roasted nuts can be obtained that are individually broken up and coated with caramel.

[0007] However, such a stirring processing device has the problem that it increases the production time from the viewpoint of cleaning, because it performs the initial stirring process of roasting granulated nuts and caramelizing granulated sugar to produce an intermediate processed product, and the subsequent stirring process of solidifying the caramel and breaking up each nut to obtain caramel-coated roasted nuts, all in a single device.

[0008] In other words, after the initial stirring process involving heating, caramel and parts of the nuts adhere to the stirring vessel, blade-shaped stirring bar, etc., and then the subsequent stirring process involving cooling produces caramel-coated roasted nuts.After the roasted nuts are removed as a finished product, the caramel and parts of the nuts that remain on the inner surface of the stirring vessel and the scraping blades, etc., are cooled and solidified.

[0009] If batch production is repeated under these conditions, the solidified deposits will be reheated, causing excessive caramelization and roasting.

[0010] Therefore, if batch production is repeated, reheated caramel and other ingredients will be mixed into the intermediate processed product from the previous heating and stirring process, affecting the quality.

[0011] In order to suppress such effects, it is essential to remove the solidified caramel and other substances adhering to the inner surface of the stirring vessel and the scraping blades by washing after removing the roasted nuts as the product in the subsequent stirring process.

[0012] However, after the subsequent stirring process, a long time is required to remove the solidified caramel, etc., which increases the cleaning time and increases the production time.

[0013] Furthermore, when the high-melting-point adhesive material is transferred to another mixing device or the like for subsequent processing, the growth of such deposits can also occur in transfer chutes or the like where heat from gas heating or the like is difficult to reach, so it is important to similarly suppress the growth of deposits. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0014] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6633299 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0015] The problem to be solved is that cleaning increases the manufacturing time. [Means for solving the problem]

[0016] In order to prevent increases in manufacturing time from the viewpoint of cleaning, the present invention is characterized by separately providing a first stirring processing unit in which a first stirring unit stirs and rotates in a first stirring vessel, and a second stirring processing unit in which a second stirring unit stirs and rotates in a second stirring vessel, and by heating granular or lumpy solid material and an adhesive material in the first stirring vessel, causing the first stirring unit to perform a first-stage stirring process to produce an intermediate processed product, transferring the intermediate processed product from the first stirring unit to the second stirring unit, causing the second stirring unit to perform a second-stage stirring process to cool the intermediate processed product, and by the second-stage stirring process, obtaining a processed product in which the granular or lumpy solid material is coated with the adhesive material and broken down into particles or lumps. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] Because the present invention has the above-mentioned configuration, the production of an intermediate processed product by agitation treatment accompanied by heating of granular or lumpy solids and an adhesive material in the first stage, and the agitation treatment accompanied by cooling of the intermediate processed product in the second stage, can be carried out separately in the first and second agitation treatment sections. As a result, the adhesive material and the like can be washed and removed before they solidify in the first agitation treatment section, where they mainly adhere, and even when the processed product is produced in continuous batches, the first agitation vessel and the like in the first agitation treatment section can be washed very easily. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic plan view of an agitation processing device according to a first embodiment, the agitation processing device including first and second agitation processing sections. [Figure 2] 1 is a schematic side view of an agitation processing device having first and second agitation processing sections according to a first embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a rear view of the first stirring processing unit according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4]2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a first agitation processing unit according to the first embodiment, with some parts omitted, as seen from the front side. FIG. [Figure 5] 3 is a schematic front view showing a cross section of a part of the second stirring processing unit according to the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 6] In Example 2, (A) is a schematic plan view of the agitation processing device equipped with first and second agitation processing sections when intermediate processed material is being transferred, and (B) is a schematic side view of the agitation processing device equipped with first and second agitation processing sections when intermediate processed material is being transferred. [Figure 7] In accordance with Example 2, (A) is a schematic plan view of an agitation treatment device having first and second agitation processing units during drainage, and (B) is a schematic side view of an agitation treatment device having first and second agitation processing units during drainage. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is a schematic plan view of the agitation processing device according to the third embodiment, in which the first and second agitation processing units are close to each other. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a schematic side view of the stirring treatment device according to the third embodiment, showing the tilting operation of the first stirring vessel and the inclination operation of the second stirring vessel in a state where the first and second stirring treatment units are close to each other. [Figure 10] FIG. 11 is a schematic plan view of the agitation processing device according to the third embodiment, in which the first and second agitation processing sections are spaced apart from each other. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a schematic side view of the stirring treatment device according to the third embodiment, showing the tilting operation of the first stirring vessel in a state where the first and second stirring treatment sections are separated from each other. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a schematic front view of the second stirring processing unit with the open / close grate cover open according to the third embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] The present invention achieves the object of suppressing increases in manufacturing time from the viewpoint of cleaning as follows.

[0020] The apparatus is provided with a first stirring processing section in which a first stirring section stirs and rotates in a first stirring vessel, and a second stirring processing section in which a second stirring section stirs and rotates in a second stirring vessel, and in the first stirring vessel, a granular or lumpy solid material and a sticky material are heated while the first stirring section performs a pre-stage stirring process. Granular or lumpy solids coated with adhesive material An intermediate processed product is manufactured, and the intermediate processed product is the first stirring processing section from the second stirring processing section and then the mixture is transferred to the second stirring section, where it is cooled and subjected to a subsequent stirring treatment. The second stirring unit rotates the mixture in the vertical direction around the horizontally arranged rotation axis. The granular or lumpy solid material is coated with the adhesive material by the subsequent stirring process. Due to cooling and falling This is achieved by obtaining processed material that is broken down into individual grains or lumps.

[0021] The granular or lumpy solid material may be anything that can be coated with the adhesive material, such as nuts, popcorn, natto, etc. The adhesive material may be anything that can be coated with the solid material by stirring, such as caramel, chocolate, candy, etc.

[0022] However, the present invention can also be applied to other foods, including medicines, quasi-drugs, herbal medicines, and various other materials, as long as the processed product is broken down into grains or lumps.

[0023] The first stirring processing section may be any section capable of heating a granular or lumpy solid material and an adhesive material to obtain an intermediate processed product through a previous stirring process, and the first stirring processing section is realized by a vertical heating stirring device in which the first stirring section rotates horizontally by rotation and revolution relative to the first stirring vessel. It can also be realized by a vertical stirring device in which the first stirring section rotates only by rotation.

[0024] The first stirring processing section can also be realized by a stirring processing device equipped with a blade-shaped stirring bar and a rod-shaped stirring bar as described in Patent Document 1. It can also be realized by a horizontal stirring device in which the stirring shaft is arranged horizontally, or an inclined axis stirring device in which the stirring shaft is arranged obliquely.

[0025] The heating of the first stirring vessel can be achieved by gas heating, electrical heating, electromagnetic heating, steam heating, or any combination thereof.

[0026] The second stirring processing section is simply required to perform a subsequent stirring process on the intermediate processed material while cooling it, thereby obtaining a processed material in which the granular or lumpy solid material is coated with an adhesive material and broken down into particles or lumps. This is realized by a horizontal stirring device in which the second stirring section rotates vertically relative to the second stirring vessel. The second stirring section can be realized by a scraping blade that rotates vertically or in an inclined direction. The second stirring section can also be realized by a configuration in which a rod-shaped stirring bar is additionally disposed on the scraping blade. The second stirring processing section can also be realized by an inclined axis stirrer, etc. The second stirring processing section can also be realized by a vertical stirring processing device such as the stirring processing device equipped with a blade-shaped stirring bar and a rod-shaped stirring bar described in Patent Document 1.

[0027] The stirring process accompanied by cooling in the second stirring processing section can be achieved by spraying cooling mist onto the outer surface of the bottom of the second stirring vessel, by providing a fluid jacket on the second stirring vessel and supplying cooling water, or by blowing air onto the intermediate processed material from above the second stirring vessel, or by combining air blowing with the mist cooling, or by combining air blowing with the supply of cooling water through a fluid jacket.

[0028] The state of being broken down into particles or clumps means both a state in which particles are broken down into individual particles and a state in which particles are broken down into a certain number of clumps. These states can be achieved by adjusting the stirring process in the second stirring section.

[0029] The first and second stirring processing units are arranged adjacent to each other, and the first stirring vessel can be tilted between a transfer mode toward the second stirring vessel and a cleaning mode toward the opposite side of the second stirring vessel, so that in the transfer mode of the first stirring vessel, the intermediate processed product from the previous stirring process is transferred to the second stirring vessel by utilizing the tilt of the first stirring vessel, and in the cleaning mode of the first stirring vessel, the cleaning water inside the first stirring vessel can be discharged.

[0030] By draining the washing water from the first agitating vessel by vacuum suction or the like, the tilting operation of the first agitating vessel can be realized only in a transfer mode toward the second agitating vessel.

[0031] The first and second stirring processing sections are arranged adjacent to each other, the first stirring vessel can be tilted to a transfer mode toward the second stirring vessel, and a chute is provided between the first and second stirring processing sections in communication with the first stirring vessel and the second stirring vessel in the transfer mode, and the intermediate processed product produced by the previous stirring process can also be transferred to the second stirring vessel via the chute.

[0032] The first and second mixing processing sections are arranged adjacent to each other, and at least one of the first and second mixing processing sections is movably supported on a traveling rail, allowing the first and second mixing processing sections to move toward and away from each other, and the first mixing vessel is tiltable toward the second mixing processing section, so that when the first and second mixing processing sections are in a close proximity to each other, the tilting action allows the intermediate processed product from the previous mixing process to be transferred to the second mixing vessel by utilizing the inclination of the first mixing vessel, and when the first and second mixing processing sections are in a separated state, the tilting action allows the cleaning water in the first mixing vessel to be discharged by utilizing the inclination of the first mixing vessel.

[0033] For example, the second agitation processing unit can be supported movably relative to the first agitation processing unit, and the second agitation processing unit can be moved toward and away from the first agitation processing unit which is fixed to the ground, and the intermediate processed material can be transferred when the second agitation processing unit is close to the first agitation processing unit, and cleaning water can be discharged when the second agitation processing unit is moved away from the first agitation processing unit.

[0034] However, the traveling rails only need to be able to move the first and second mixing processing sections toward and away from each other, and may be realized by movably supporting both the first and second mixing processing sections.

[0035] The first agitation processing unit can also be realized as an agitation processing device in which the first agitation vessel can be tilted between a transport mode toward the second agitation vessel and a cleaning mode toward the opposite side of the second agitation vessel, relative to the second agitation processing unit which can be moved on the running rail.

[0036] The tilting operation means that the stirring vessel is tilted by rotating around an axis to the front side or the back side. The tilting operation can be driven by controlling a hydraulic cylinder or the like.

[0037] The chute can be realized by being disposed between the first agitation vessel and the second agitation vessel in the transfer mode in cooperation with each other.

[0038] The chute can be made of any material as long as it can transfer the granular or lumpy solid material and adhesive material that have been subjected to the previous stirring process to the second stirring vessel. This can also be achieved by providing a fluororesin lining to a metal chute such as stainless steel.

[0039] The traveling rail supports at least one of the first and second mixing processing sections so that it can move relative to the other, and the first mixing vessel can be tilted toward the second mixing processing section.

[0040] The running rail needs only to be able to support at least one of the first and second stirring processing sections so that it can move relative to the other, and is realized by a combination of a fixed rail section and a sliding rail section, but can also be realized by a single fixed rail.

[0041] The movement of at least one of the first and second mixing processing sections on the travel rail is controlled by a hydraulic cylinder. However, the movement can also be achieved by an electric motor, a linear motor, or the like. The movement can also be achieved by pushing it manually.

[0042] The present invention can be realized as a stirring processing device that is provided with a chute that is arranged between the first and second stirring processing sections in conjunction with the first stirring vessel and the second stirring vessel in the transfer mode, for transferring the intermediate processed material from the first stirring vessel to the second stirring vessel.

[0043] At least one of the first and second mixing processing sections is provided with a running rail that supports the first and second mixing processing sections so that they can move toward and away from each other, and the first mixing vessel can be realized as a mixing processing device that can be tilted toward the second mixing processing section. [Example]

[0044] [Agitation treatment method and agitation treatment device] FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view of a stirring processing device having first and second stirring processing units according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic side view of a stirring processing device having first and second stirring processing units according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the first stirring processing unit according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the first stirring processing unit as seen from the front side, with some parts omitted, according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a schematic front view of the second stirring processing unit with some parts cut away, according to the first embodiment.

[0045] The stirring processing device 1 in Figures 1 and 2 is used to obtain a processed product in which granular or lumpy solid material is coated with an adhesive and then broken down into granules or lumps. The granular or lumpy solid material can be anything that can be coated with an adhesive, such as nuts, popcorn, or natto. The adhesive can be anything that can coat the solid material by stirring, such as caramel.

[0046] 1 and 2, the stirring processing device 1 includes first and second stirring processing sections 3 and 5. The first stirring processing device 3 is configured as a vertical heating stirring device, and the second stirring processing section 5 is configured as a horizontal stirring device.

[0047] The first and second stirring processing sections 3 and 5 are arranged adjacent to each other. The first stirring processing section 3 is configured such that the first stirring section 9 rotates laterally (horizontally) relative to the first stirring vessel 7. The second stirring processing section 5 is configured such that the second stirring section 13 rotates up and down (vertically) relative to the second stirring vessel 11.

[0048] An intermediate processed product is produced by subjecting the granular or lumped solid material and adhesive material in the first agitation vessel 7 to a first stage of agitation treatment in the first agitation unit 9 while heating. The intermediate processed product is transferred from the first agitation unit 9 to the second agitation unit 13, where it is subjected to a second stage of agitation treatment in the vertical direction while cooling in the second agitation unit 13. The second stage of agitation treatment produces a processed product in which the granular or lumped solid material is coated with the adhesive material and is substantially broken down into particles or lumps.

[0049] The first agitator vessel 7 can be tilted between a transfer mode toward the second agitator vessel 11 and a cleaning mode toward the opposite side of the second agitator vessel 11. In the transfer mode of the first agitator vessel 7, the inclination of the first agitator vessel 7 is used to transfer the intermediate processed product from the previous agitation process to the second agitator vessel 11, and in the cleaning mode of the first agitator vessel 7, the cleaning water inside the first agitator vessel 7 can be discharged.

[0050] [Vertical heating and stirring device] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the first stirring processing unit 3 produces an intermediate processed product by a first stirring process that involves heating granular or lumpy solids, such as nuts, to roast them and sugar to caramelize them.

[0051] The first stirring vessel 7 of the first stirring processing section 3 is made of iron, stainless steel, copper, or the like and is formed in a pan shape with a spherical bottom at the bottom. A spout 15 is provided on one side of the top of the first stirring vessel 7. The first stirring vessel 7 is provided with a shaft support bracket 16 on the spout 15 side.

[0052] The first stirring vessel 7 is supported by a base frame 17 so as to be able to rotate and tilt. The base frame 17 is constructed in a substantially rectangular shape and has legs at the four corners. The base frame 17 is provided with first rotation support parts 19 on the left and right sides on the side of the second stirring processing unit 5. The first rotation support parts 19 are formed by including ball bearings and the like. A rotation shaft 21 is journaled on the first rotation support parts 19. One side of a sub-frame 23 is attached to the rotation shaft 21. The sub-frame 23 is arranged on the base frame 17. The sub-frame 23 is provided with a circular hole that accommodates the bottom of the first stirring vessel 7.

[0053] A gas heating device 25 is provided on the base frame 17 and is arranged below the first stirring vessel 7. The bottom of the first stirring vessel 7 can be heated by the gas heating device 25 under the control of a control box 26.

[0054] The subframe 23 is disposed on the case of the gas heating device 25. Second rotation support members 27 are provided on both the left and right sides of the subframe 23 on the spout 15 side. The second rotation support members 27 are formed, for example, by ball bearings. A support shaft 29 is rotatably supported on the second rotation support members 27. The spout 15 side of the first stirring vessel 7 is rotatably connected to the support shaft 29 via the shaft support bracket 16.

[0055] A first hydraulic cylinder device 30 is supported between the base frame 17 and the sub-frame 23. The first hydraulic cylinder device 30 is driven and controlled by a control box 26. When the first hydraulic cylinder device 30 is driven, the sub-frame 23 rises and rotates around the rotation axis 21 as shown in FIG. 2. This rotation causes the first agitating vessel 7 to tilt toward the second agitating vessel 11 as shown by the chain line.

[0056] A second hydraulic cylinder device 32 is supported between the subframe 23 and the first agitating vessel 7. The second hydraulic cylinder device 32 is driven and controlled by the control box 26. When driven by the second hydraulic cylinder device 32, the first agitating vessel 7 is tilted around the support shaft 29 toward the spout 15 as shown by the chain line in FIG. 2 .

[0057] The first stirring unit 9 includes a stirring main drive shaft 31, a revolution box 33, and a stirring drive shaft 35, as shown in FIG.

[0058] The main agitation drive shaft 31 is provided on the top of the first agitation vessel 7 and is supported at the tip of the agitation head 37. The main agitation drive shaft 31 is configured to rotate on its own axis by being driven to rotate by a geared motor 39, which is a drive unit within the agitation head 37. The drive of the geared motor 39 is controlled by the control box 26.

[0059] The revolution box 33 has a box shape that is approximately oval when viewed from above, and its base end is supported by the main agitation drive shaft 31, with its tip end revolving around the main agitation drive shaft 31 as the main agitation drive shaft 31 rotates.

[0060] The agitation drive shaft 35 is rotatably supported by a shaft support cylinder 40 on the tip side of the revolution box 33, and is configured to be interlocked with the agitation main drive shaft 31 by gear connection.

[0061] An agitation swirl part 41 is attached to the agitation drive shaft 35, and scraping blades 47, 49 made of fluororesin or the like are attached to the agitation swirl part 41 via blade pipes 43, 45. A scraping blade 53 made of fluororesin or the like is attached to the shaft support cylinder 40 via a bent blade pipe 51. The scraping blades 47, 49, 53 may also be constructed by coating a scraping blade made of stainless steel or the like with a fluororesin.

[0062] The scraping blade 53 has a shape that follows the vertical cross-sectional shape of the side wall of the first agitating vessel 7, and the blade tip edge is formed to rise from the bottom to the body. The scraping blade 53 has a shape that follows the side wall of the first agitating vessel 7 in order to scrape off solid matter adhering to the side wall of the first agitating vessel 7, and is pressed against the side wall by a spring on the arm.

[0063] The scraping blade 53 revolves via the blade pipe 51 due to the shaft support cylinder 40, which revolves together with the revolution box 33, and scrapes off solid matter adhering to the side wall of the first agitator vessel 7 due to the adhesive material toward the bottom. At the same time, the rotation and revolution of the agitator drive shaft 35 causes the scraping blades 47, 49 to revolve at the bottom via the blade pipes 43, 45, and perform a scraping operation. In this way, the solid matter and adhesive material can be effectively agitated and mixed throughout the entire first agitator vessel 7.

[0064] The mixing head 37 is rotatably supported on a head support bracket 55 on the base frame 17 side, as shown in Figure 3. A third hydraulic cylinder device 57 is supported between the mixing head 37 and the base frame 17 side. The third hydraulic cylinder device 57 is driven and controlled by the control box 26. By driving the third hydraulic cylinder device 57, the mixing head 37 is rotated and retracted upward, allowing the first mixing vessel 7 to be tilted.

[0065] [Horizontal mixing device] 1, 2, and 5, the second stirring processing section 5 is composed of a horizontal stirring device, and the intermediate processed product is transferred from the first stirring processing section 3 to the second stirring processing section 11, where it is cooled and subjected to a subsequent stirring process in the vertical direction by the second stirring processing section 11. This subsequent stirring process produces a processed product in which the nuts are coated with caramel and the nuts are loosened almost individually.

[0066] The second agitator vessel 11 of the second agitation processing section 5 receives the intermediately processed material from the first agitator vessel 7 and is made of iron, stainless steel, copper, or the like. The second agitator vessel 11 has a hopper section 61 integrally attached to the top of a horizontally placed cylindrical section 59. The hopper section 61 forms an upper opening of the second agitator vessel 11. The second agitator vessel 11 is supported by a base frame 62 so that it can tilt in both directions around its axis. This tilting movement is performed by controlling a hydraulic cylinder using a control box 69, for example.

[0067] A rotating shaft 63 of the second agitating unit 13 is disposed laterally and rotatably supported at the axial center of the cylindrical portion 59. The rotating shaft 63 is rotated by a drive motor on the control box 69 side. Agitating arms 64 are attached to the rotating shaft 63 at predetermined intervals, and a scraping blade 65 is attached to the tip of each agitating arm 64.

[0068] The scraping blade 65 located in the axial middle of the second stirring vessel 11 is arranged to rotate and scrape the cylindrical portion 59 of the second stirring vessel 11. The tip of this scraping blade 65 is arranged along the axial direction of the second stirring vessel 11, and the tip edge is linear.

[0069] The scraping blades 65 on both axial sides in the second stirring vessel 11 are arranged to rotate around a rotation axis 63 to scrape the curved surfaces on both axial sides of the second stirring vessel 11. The scraping blades 65 have straight blade tips in accordance with the curved surfaces on both axial sides of the second stirring vessel 11.

[0070] In other words, these scraping blades 65 are shaped and positioned to stir the intermediate processed material transferred from the first stirring processing section 3 while cooling it, solidify the sticky material such as caramel coated on solid matter such as nut kernels, and stir the material so as to break up each solid matter.

[0071] An open / close grate cover 66 is attached so as to be able to open and close at the opening of the hopper portion 61 of the second stirring vessel 11. The open / close grate cover 66 is supported on the control box 69 side by an open / close drive mechanism 67 that is hydraulically controlled or the like.

[0072] The cylindrical portion 59 of the second stirring vessel 11 is provided with a cooling fluid jacket 71 on the outer periphery of the lower portion. The fluid jacket 71 is connected to a water supply section by a water supply pipe 73, and the supply of cooling water from the water supply section to the fluid jacket 71 can be controlled by the control of the control box 69. The temperature of the cooling water can be changed by the control of the control box 69.

[0073] [Stirring drive of first stirring processing unit] The first stirring vessel 7 of the first stirring processing unit 3 is heated and controlled by a gas heating device when the first stirring unit 9 is in operation. In the first stirring processing unit 3, a rotational driving force is transmitted to the main stirring drive shaft 31 via the stirring head 37 of the first stirring unit 9. When the main stirring drive shaft 31 rotates, the revolution box 33 revolves integrally with the main stirring drive shaft 31 around the axis of the main stirring drive shaft 31. This revolving causes the stirring drive shaft 35 to revolve around the center of the first stirring vessel 7, which is the axis of the main stirring drive shaft 31.

[0074] At the same time, a rotational driving force is transmitted from the main agitation drive shaft 31 to the agitation drive shaft 35 via the meshing of gears inside the revolution box 33. This rotational transmission drives the agitation drive shaft 35 to rotate about its axis.

[0075] That is, the agitation drive shaft 35 is driven to rotate and revolve around the axis of the agitation main drive shaft 31, and the scraping blades 47, 49 move to scrape the bottom of the first agitation vessel 7 via the rotation of the revolution box 33. In addition, the outer peripheral scraping blade 53 revolves together with the shaft support cylinder 40 to scrape the side wall of the first agitation vessel 7 and move.

[0076] The two scraping blades 47, 49 rotate and revolve around the bottom of the first agitating vessel 7 with their plastic blades pressed against the bottom, scraping the bottom and mixing the contents. The bottom of the first agitating vessel 7 is the direct heat transfer surface for heating, and scraping promotes heat transfer. In particular, it renews the adhesive material on the bottom, which is highly effective in preventing burning.

[0077] The length of the portions of the scraping blades 47, 49 that come into contact with the bottom of the first agitating vessel 7 is set to a length that allows most of the bottom (the central portion) to be scraped by the movement of the two scraping blades 47, 49. By keeping the trajectories of the scraping blades 47, 49 a little distance from the side surface of the first agitating vessel 7, damage caused by solid matter being pinched between the side surface of the first agitating vessel 7 and the scraping blades 47, 49 can be prevented.

[0078] The scraping blade 53 forms an acute angle with respect to the first agitating vessel 7 in the direction of travel, and has the function of scraping off solid matter adhering to the sidewall of the first agitating vessel 7 toward the bottom.

[0079] In this embodiment 1, the scraping blades 47, 49 are attached with an inclination in the scraping direction alternately to improve mixing, but the basic performance can be achieved even if there is no inclination.

[0080] The locus of the rotational and revolutional motion of the scraping blades 47 and 49 is preferably a hypocycloid. This allows the locus of the scraping blades 47 and 49 to move significantly across the bottom of the first agitating vessel 7, separating sticky solids and promoting mixing. However, the locus of the rotational and revolutional motion of the scraping blades 47 and 49 is not limited to a hypocycloid.

[0081] In Example 1, the agitation drive shaft 35 is parallel to the central axis of the bottom of the first agitation vessel 7 and is not tilted, but mixing is still possible. However, if the agitation drive shaft 35 is tilted rather than parallel to the central axis of the bottom of the first agitation vessel 7, the angle at which the scraping blades 47, 49 contact the bottom changes significantly, which has a favorable effect on mixing.

[0082] The bottom of the periphery of the side wall of the first stirring vessel 7 is scraped by the revolving scraping blade 53, and the scraping range slightly overlaps with the scraping blades 47, 49.

[0083] Mixing is promoted when the revolving scraping blade 53 and the rotating and revolving scraping blades 47, 49 pass each other.

[0084] As shown in FIG. 3, when the stirring head 37 is rotated upward by driving the third hydraulic cylinder device 57, the first stirring unit 9 can be retreated to one side above the first stirring vessel 7.

[0085] In this retracted state, when the first hydraulic cylinder device 30 for tilting is driven, the subframe 23 rises and rotates around the rotation axis 21, as shown by the dashed line on the left side of Figure 2, causing the first agitating vessel 7 to tilt toward the second agitating vessel 11. When the second hydraulic cylinder device 32 for tilting is driven, the first agitating vessel 7 tilts around the support axis 29 toward the spout 15, as shown by the dashed line on the right side of Figure 2.

[0086] [Stirring drive of second stirring processing unit, etc.] The second stirring vessel 11 of the second stirring processing unit 5 supplies temperature-controlled cooling water to the fluid jacket 71 via the water supply pipe 73 under the control of the control box 69 when the second stirring unit 13 is operating, etc.

[0087] When the rotation of the rotary shaft 63 is controlled, the scraping blade 65 rotates up and down around the rotary shaft 63 to scrape and stir the solid matter and adhesive material in the second stirring vessel 11 .

[0088] The open / close grate cover 66 of the second agitator vessel 11 is opened and closed by an open / close drive mechanism 67 controlled by hydraulic pressure or the like. When intermediate processed material is transferred from the first agitator vessel 7, the second agitator vessel 11 is tilted toward the first agitator vessel 7 by control of a hydraulic cylinder by a control box 69. When the processed material is removed, the second agitator vessel 11 is tilted toward the opposite side of the first agitator vessel 7 by control of a hydraulic cylinder or the like.

[0089] [Manufacturing of processed materials] First, raw materials of granular or lumpy solid material and adhesive material are charged into the first stirring vessel 7 .

[0090] At this time, the raw materials can be poured from the direction of the spout 15 of the first stirring vessel 7, so that the raw materials can be easily poured into the first stirring vessel 7.

[0091] When the first stirring unit 9 is driven and controlled, the scraping blades 47 and 49 rotate and revolve, and the scraping blade 53 also revolves. At the same time, the gas heating device is operated under the control of the control box 26, and the first stirring vessel 7 is heated and controlled. In this state, the first stirring unit 9 is driven and controlled, and the raw material in the first stirring vessel 7 is stirred while being heated, and an intermediate processed product is produced.

[0092] Next, the heating control of the first stirring vessel 7 and the drive control of the first stirring unit 9 are stopped, and the stirring head 37 is rotated to move the first stirring unit 9 away to one side above the first stirring vessel 7 .

[0093] Next, the subframe 23 is raised and rotated around the rotation axis 21 by the drive of the first hydraulic cylinder device 30 as shown in Figure 2. This rotation causes the first stirring vessel 7 to tilt toward the second stirring vessel 11 as shown by the chain line.

[0094] At this time, in the second stirring processing section 5, the second stirring vessel 11 is tilted in advance relative to the base frame 62 so as to be directed toward the first stirring vessel 7. This tilting operation is performed by linking the control boxes 26 and 69. However, the second stirring vessel 11 can also be tilted in advance by manual operation.

[0095] By the tilting operation of the first agitating vessel 7 and the tilting operation of the second agitating vessel 11, the opening of the first agitating vessel 7 is positioned above the hopper portion 61 of the tilted second agitating vessel 11. In this position, the first agitating vessel 7 is inclined slightly downward toward the second agitating vessel 11.

[0096] Due to this downward inclination of the first agitator vessel 7 , the intermediate processed material, which has a high melting point and is fluid, in the first agitator vessel 7 is smoothly received from the hopper portion 61 and transferred into the second agitator vessel 11 .

[0097] Next, the tilt of the first agitator vessel 7 and the tilt of the second agitator vessel 11 are returned to their original positions, and cooling water is supplied from the water supply unit to the fluid jacket 71 through the water supply pipe 73. In this state, the second agitator 13 is driven, and in the second agitator vessel 11, the intermediate processed material is agitated while being cooled as a post-stage agitation treatment.

[0098] In the conventional dedicated machine proposed by the applicant in Patent Document 1, gas heating is involved in the heating process, so mist cooling is used instead of a cooling method using cooling water (jacket cooling), which has a slower heat transfer rate than cooling methods using cooling water.

[0099] In contrast, the second stirring vessel 11 of the first embodiment employs a jacket cooling method in which cooling water is supplied to the fluid jacket 71 for cooling, and therefore the heat transfer rate is high and accurate cooling can be achieved.

[0100] In the stirring process in this second stirring vessel 11, the intermediate processed material is stirred and rotated in the vertical direction by the stirring rotation of the scraping blade 65, and the adhesive material coated on the solid material is cooled and solidified, thereby obtaining a processed material that is broken down into particles or lumps.

[0101] At this time, since the stirring rotation in the second stirring vessel 11 is in the direction of gravity rather than horizontally, the solids scraped up by the scraping blade 65 fall inside the second stirring vessel 11, which promotes the separation of the solids from each other as the surface coating gradually solidifies.

[0102] When carrying out continuous batch production, similar operations are carried out successively.

[0103] After production is completed, both the first and second mixing processing sections 3 and 5 are cleaned. In particular, the first mixing processing section 3 needs to be cleaned by removing any adhesive material or solid matter adhering to the inside of the first mixing vessel 7 or the first mixing section 9.

[0104] During this cleaning, since the adhesive material is not solidified, it can be easily dissolved and removed in a short time using hot water.

[0105] The washing water remaining in the first agitating vessel 7 after the washing can be drained smoothly by tilting the first agitating vessel 7 toward the spout 15 as shown by the chain line in FIG.

[0106] In other words, by alternately switching between a transfer mode in which the first agitator vessel 7 is tilted toward the second agitator vessel 11 and a cleaning mode in which the second agitator vessel 11 is tilted toward the spout 15 on the opposite side, the intermediate processed material can be transferred from the first agitator vessel 7 to the second agitator vessel 11 and the cleaning water can be drained from the first agitator vessel 7.

[0107] In the second stirring processing section 5, since the stirring processing is accompanied by cooling, after the processed material is removed, there is almost no adhesion or solidification of adhesive materials or the like to the second stirring vessel 11 and the second stirring section 13, etc., and after a simple wiping and cleaning, the material can be prepared for the next cooling and solidification processing.

[0108] The first agitation processing unit 3 can be cleaned during the agitation processing in the second agitation processing unit 5, so that the cleaning time in the first agitation processing unit 3 does not affect the manufacturing time. However, the first and second agitation processing units 3 and 5 can also be cleaned after the manufacturing of the processed product is completed by the agitation processing in the second agitation processing unit 5.

[0109] [Stir-cooking] Next, the production of caramel nuts using almonds by the stirring treatment method of Example 1 will be described.

[0110] <Stirring pot specifications> <First stirring processing section: Caramelization / roasting stirring pot specifications> First stirring vessel: Stirring pot with gas heating function Stirring pot diameter: 1200mm Stirring pot capacity: 350L (full) First mixing section: Rotating / revolving multi-shaft mixer

[0111] <Specifications of the second mixing processing section: cooling and solidification machine> Model: Horizontal Leo Kneader (Leo Kneader is a registered trademark) (manufactured by Kajiwara Kogyo Co., Ltd.) Second mixing vessel: Mixing vessel with cooling jacket function using cooling water Body diameter: 550mm Mixing tank capacity: 300 L (full) Second mixing section: Wall scraping type horizontal shaft mixer

[0112] <Recipe> 20kg of nuts (room temperature: 20°C) Granulated sugar ·water ·Additives

[0113] <Procedure> <Caramelization / Roasting> (1) Add granulated sugar and water to the caramelization / roasting stirring pan. (2) Ignition of the gas heating device and start of stirring by the rotation-revolution type multi-axis mixer Dissolve the granulated sugar and bring to a boil. (3) Add solid nuts to the caramelization / roasting stirring pan. (4) Adjust the heat to the wall temperature of the stirring pot to roast the nuts and caramelize the sugars. (5) Turn off the heat (the residual heat will help caramelize and roast the nuts). (6) Stop stirring, raise the scraping blades, etc., and tilt the stirring pot. (7) The intermediate processed material is transferred to the cooling and solidifying machine.

[0114] Thereafter, the cleaning of the stirring pot in the first stage is carried out during the cooling and solidification process in the second stage, and the process returns to operation (1). When cleaning the stirring pot, hot water is poured into the stirring pot to dissolve and remove the remaining intermediate processed material. This dissolution and removal is carried out when the caramel, etc., is not yet solidified, so the caramel, etc., in the stirring pot dissolves in the hot water in a short time. The cleaning water in the stirring pot can be drained by tilting the stirring pot, making it easy to clean. In other words, cleaning the first stirring processing unit 3 is easy when it is at a high temperature.

[0115] <Cooling / solidification> (8) In cooperation with (7), the intermediate processed material is received by the cooling and solidifying machine. (9) Start the agitation of the cooling and solidifying machine. (10) Slowly run cooling water through the jacket of the cooling / solidifying machine to slowly lower the temperature of the caramel and the wall temperature of the cooling / solidifying machine. (The degree of slowness was determined in advance by experiment.) (11) Add the additives to the cooling / solidifying machine as needed (while cooling from the jacket side). (12) When the cooling is completed, the supply of cooling water and stirring are stopped, the cooling and solidifying machine is tilted, and the cooled caramel nuts are removed from the cooling and solidifying machine. (13) Clean the cooling and solidifying machine. However, there is little product adhering to the walls, so it is in a condition for the next use. Since tiny solids such as fragments of the processed material (product) remain on the machine walls and scraping blades, wipe them off and prepare for the next cooling and solidifying operation.

[0116] This procedure resulted in roasted nuts that were mostly granular and coated with caramel. [Example]

[0117] 6A and 6B are schematic plan and side views of the agitation treatment device having the first and second agitation processing units during intermediate treatment material transfer according to a second embodiment of the present invention, respectively. FIG. 7A and 7B are schematic plan and side views of the agitation treatment device having the first and second agitation processing units during drainage according to a second embodiment of the present invention, respectively. In the second embodiment, components identical to or corresponding to those in the first embodiment of the present invention are denoted by the same reference numerals and will not be described again.

[0118] As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the stirring treatment device 1 of the second embodiment is provided with a chute 75 between the first and second stirring treatment sections 3 and 5.

[0119] The chute 75 is disposed between the first stirring vessel 7 and the second stirring vessel 11 in cooperation with each other. The chute 75 is formed of a metal such as stainless steel and lined with a fluororesin. The chute 75 has a flat chute bottom and chute side walls on both sides. The chute 75 is rotatably supported by a chute frame 78 via a rotation shaft 76. The chute frame 78 faces the first rotation support portion 19 of the base frame 17 of the first stirring processing unit 3.

[0120] The chute frame 78 is independent of the base frames 17 and 62 of the first and second mixing processing sections 3 and 5. The chute frame 78 can also be moved relative to the first and second mixing processing sections 3 and 5.

[0121] As shown in Figures 6(A) and 6(B), when the intermediate processing material is transferred in the mixing processing device 1, the chute 75 is inclined so as to descend from the first mixing vessel 7 side to the second mixing vessel 11 side. In this state, the spout 79 of the tilted first mixing vessel 7 is positioned above one end of the bottom of the chute 75. The chute side walls are located on both sides of the spout 79 of the first mixing vessel 7, which is positioned above this end of the bottom of the chute. The bottom of the chute 75, which is inclined downward toward the second mixing vessel 11 side, has its tip protruding beyond the chute side walls and is inserted into the hopper portion 61 of the second mixing vessel 11. The chute side walls are located above the hopper portion 61.

[0122] As shown in Figures 7(A) and (B), when draining water from the agitation treatment device 1, the chute 75 is rotated about the rotation shaft 76 and is set to tilt downward toward the first agitation vessel 11. In this state, the spout 79 of the tilted first agitation vessel 7 faces the middle of the bottom of the chute 75. Chute side walls are located on both sides of the spout 79 of the first agitation vessel 7 facing the middle of the bottom of the chute. A detachable cover 80 is attached to the upper end of the slope of the chute 75. The detachable cover 80 is used to prevent wastewater from splashing and is attached as appropriate when draining water.

[0123] A support arm 77 is attached to the first agitating vessel 7, and this support arm 77 is rotatably supported around the rotation axis 21 by the first rotation support portion 19 of the base frame 17. The first agitating vessel 7 is equipped with the chute-shaped spout 79. The agitating head 37 is rotatably supported on the base frame 17 side. The agitating head 37 is retracted upward by driving the third hydraulic cylinder device 57 under the control of the control box 26, allowing the first agitating vessel 7 to tilt into the transfer state.

[0124] When the intermediate processing material is transferred, the support arm 77 of the first agitator 7 is rotated around the rotation axis 21 by driving the first hydraulic cylinder device. This rotation causes the first agitator 7 to tilt toward the second agitator 11 side.

[0125] In the state shown in Figures 6(A) and (B), the first agitator vessel 7 is tilted so that its spout 79 faces one side of the chute 75, and the intermediate processed material is discharged and moved from the first agitator vessel 7 to the second agitator vessel 11.

[0126] The intermediately processed material that has moved onto the chute 75 moves toward the second agitator vessel 11 due to the inclination of the chute 75, and is smoothly received from the hopper portion 61 into the second agitator vessel 11, completing the transfer.

[0127] 7(A) and (B), the first agitator vessel 7 is tilted so that its spout 79 faces the middle part of the chute 75. The cleaning water discharged from the first agitator vessel 7 strikes the chute 75 from the spout 79 and is guided downward by the chute 75 to complete its discharge. Even if a small amount of sticky material adheres to the chute 75 due to the transport of the intermediate processed material, the contact of the drained water with the chute 75 promotes cleaning.

[0128] In this embodiment 2, by using a chute 75 to transfer the intermediate processed material, the intermediate processed material can be reliably transferred from the first stirring vessel 7 to the second stirring vessel 11, while increasing the degree of freedom in the relative positioning of the first and second stirring processing sections 3 and 5.

[0129] For example, the chute 75 can be lengthened to increase the distance between the first and second mixing processing sections 3 and 5.

[0130] The chute 75 is lined with fluororesin, which allows for smooth transport of the adhesive intermediate material. Furthermore, the high-melting-point intermediate material does not come into direct contact with the metal parts of the chute 75, preventing the intermediate material from losing its temperature on the chute 75. This maintains the fluidity of the intermediate material and ensures reliable transport.

[0131] In addition, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained. [Example]

[0132] FIG. 8 is a schematic plan view of the stirring treatment device according to the third embodiment, in a state where the first and second stirring treatment sections are close to each other. FIG. 9 is a schematic side view of the stirring treatment device according to the third embodiment, in which the first stirring vessel is tilted and the second stirring vessel is inclined when the first and second stirring treatment sections are close to each other. FIG. 10 is a schematic plan view of the stirring treatment device according to the third embodiment, in which the first and second stirring treatment sections are separated from each other. FIG. 11 is a schematic side view of the stirring treatment device according to the third embodiment, in which the first stirring vessel is tilted and the first stirring vessel is inclined when the first and second stirring treatment sections are separated from each other. FIG. 12 is a schematic front view of the second stirring treatment section according to the third embodiment, in which the open / close grate cover is open.

[0133] As shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, in the agitation processing device 1 of the present embodiment 3, the second agitation processing section 5 is provided with a traveling rail 81.

[0134] The traveling rail 81 supports the second mixing processing unit 5 so that it can move relative to the fixed first mixing processing unit 3. Pulleys 83a and 83b are provided on the base frame 62 of the second mixing processing unit 5, and are mounted on the traveling rail 81. Support by this traveling rail 81 allows the first and second mixing processing units 3 and 5 to move towards and away from each other. Movement of the second mixing processing unit 5 on the traveling rail 81 is controlled by a hydraulic cylinder 85.

[0135] The hydraulic cylinder 85 is disposed adjacent to the traveling rail 81. The hydraulic cylinder 85 operates under the control of the control box 69. The piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder 85 is fixed to the traveling rail 81 side by a receiving flange, and the cylinder portion of the hydraulic cylinder 85 is fixed to the base frame 62 side.

[0136] The approaching state in FIGS. 8 and 9 is when the hydraulic cylinder 85 is controlled to extend, and the second agitation processing unit 5 moves closer to the first agitation processing unit 3.

[0137] When the hydraulic cylinder 85 is extended, the pulleys 83 a and 83 b travel on the traveling rail 81 , and the second mixing processing section 5 moves along the traveling rail 81 toward the first mixing processing section 3 side.

[0138] The separated state in FIGS. 10 and 11 is when the hydraulic cylinder 85 is contracted and the second agitation processing unit 5 moves away from the first agitation processing unit 3.

[0139] When the hydraulic cylinder 85 contracts, the pulleys 83a and 83b travel back on the traveling rail 81, and the second mixing processing unit 5 moves along the traveling rail 81 away from the first mixing processing unit 3. When the hydraulic cylinder 85 contracts, a damping effect is exerted at the stroke end, allowing the second mixing processing unit 5 to return gently to the separated position.

[0140] The first stirring processing unit 3 of this embodiment has the same structure as that of the second embodiment, and when transferring the intermediate processed product, the support arm 77 of the first stirring vessel 7 is rotated around the rotation axis 21 by driving the first hydraulic cylinder device. This rotation causes the first stirring vessel 7 to tilt toward the second stirring vessel 11 side.

[0141] As shown in FIG. 12, when the intermediate processed material is transferred, the openable grate cover 66 of the second stirring vessel 11 is open.

[0142] 8 and 9, when the intermediate processing material is transferred, the first mixing processing section 3 is moved on the traveling rail 81, and the first and second mixing processing sections 3 and 5 are brought close to a set position.

[0143] At the position where the first and second stirring processing sections 3 and 5 are close to each other, the first stirring vessel 7 is tilted toward the second stirring vessel 11, and at the same time, the second stirring vessel 11 is tilted toward the first stirring vessel 7. These operations position the opening of the first stirring vessel 7 above the hopper section 61 of the second stirring vessel 11. At this position, the first stirring vessel 7 is inclined slightly downward toward the second stirring vessel 11.

[0144] Due to this downward inclination of the first agitator vessel 7 , the intermediate processed material, which has a high melting point and is fluid, in the first agitator vessel 7 is smoothly received from the hopper portion 61 and transferred into the second agitator vessel 11 .

[0145] Therefore, as in Example 1, the adhesive material coated on the solid material is cooled and solidified by the stirring process accompanied by cooling of the intermediate processed material in the second stirring processing unit 5, and a processed material broken down into particles or lumps can be obtained.

[0146] 10 and 11, when cleaning the first mixing processing section 3, it is moved in the opposite direction on the traveling rail 81 and returned. In this state where the first and second mixing processing sections 3 and 5 are separated from each other, the tilting operation makes it possible to drain the cleaning water in the first mixing vessel 7 by utilizing the tilt of the first mixing vessel 7.

[0147] Therefore, in this third embodiment, the transfer mode and the cleaning mode can be performed by tilting the first stirring vessel 7 toward the second stirring vessel 11 side.

[0148] In addition, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be achieved. [Explanation of symbols]

[0149] 1. Mixing treatment device 3. First mixing processing section 5. Second mixing processing section 7. First stirring vessel 9 First stirring section 11 Second stirring vessel 13 Second stirring section 25 Gas heating equipment 71 Fluid Jacket 75 shots 81 Running rail

Claims

1. a first stirring processing section in which a first stirring section rotates to stir the first stirring vessel, and a second stirring processing section in which a second stirring section rotates to stir the second stirring vessel, In the first agitation vessel, the granular or lumped solid material and the adhesive material are subjected to a first stage of agitation treatment in the first agitation unit while being heated, thereby producing an intermediate processed product in which the granular or lumped solid material is coated with the adhesive material; transferring the intermediate processed product from the first stirring processing unit to the second stirring processing unit, and subjecting the intermediate processed product to a subsequent stirring process in the second stirring unit while cooling the product; The second stirring unit stirs the granular or lumpy solid material in the vertical direction around the horizontally disposed rotation axis, and the granular or lumpy solid material is coated with the adhesive material, and the granular or lumpy solid material is cooled and dropped to obtain a processed product that is broken down into particles or lumps. Stirring process method.

2. The stirring treatment method according to claim 1, the first and second stirring processing units are arranged adjacent to each other, the first stirring vessel is tiltable between a transfer mode toward the second stirring vessel and a cleaning mode toward the opposite side of the second stirring vessel; In a transfer mode of the first agitation vessel, the intermediate processed product from the previous agitation process is transferred to the second agitation vessel by utilizing the inclination of the first agitation vessel; In a cleaning mode of the first agitation vessel, cleaning water in the first agitation vessel can be discharged. Stirring process method.

3. The stirring treatment method according to claim 1, the first and second stirring processing units are arranged adjacent to each other, the first stirring vessel is tiltable to a transfer mode toward the second stirring vessel, a chute is provided between the first and second stirring processing sections, the chute being arranged in association with the first stirring vessel and the second stirring vessel in the transfer mode; The intermediate processed product produced by the previous stirring treatment is transferred to the second stirring vessel via the chute. Stirring process method.

4. The stirring treatment method according to claim 1, the first and second stirring processing units are arranged adjacent to each other, at least one of the first and second mixing processing sections is movably supported on a traveling rail so that the first and second mixing processing sections can move toward and away from each other; the first stirring vessel is tiltable toward the second stirring processing section, transferring the intermediate processed product from the previous stage of the stirring process to the second stirring container by utilizing the tilt of the first stirring container through the tilting operation while the first and second stirring processing sections are in close proximity to each other; the tilting operation is performed while the first and second stirring processing units are separated from each other, thereby enabling the cleaning water in the first stirring container to be discharged by utilizing the tilt of the first stirring container. Stirring process method.

5. An agitation treatment device used in the agitation treatment method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The first stirring processing unit and the second stirring processing unit are provided. Agitation processing equipment.

6. An agitation treatment device used in the agitation treatment method according to claim 3, The first agitation processing unit and the second agitation processing unit are provided, The chute is arranged between the first agitating vessel and the second agitating vessel in the transfer mode in cooperation with each other. Agitation processing equipment.

7. An agitation treatment device used in the agitation treatment method according to claim 4, The first agitation processing unit and the second agitation processing unit are provided, the traveling rail supports at least one of the first and second agitation processing sections so as to be movable relative to the other; the first stirring vessel is tiltable toward the second stirring processing section; Agitation processing equipment.

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