Meat tenderize machine

Abstract

The present invention relates to a meat tenderizer, and more specifically, to a meat tenderizer capable of simultaneously performing physical tenderization through cut formation and biochemical tenderization through the injection of a meat tenderizer by providing a blade assembly structure capable of injecting a meat tenderizer. A meat tenderizer according to the present invention for solving the above technical problem may be provided, comprising: a tray to which raw meat before processing is supplied; a blade assembly to contact the surface of the raw meat to form a cut; a supply cylinder to inject a meat tenderizer into the raw meat through the blade assembly; and a press device that operates to move up and down so that the blade assembly pressurizes the raw meat.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a meat tenderizer, and more specifically, to a meat tenderizer capable of simultaneously performing physical tenderization through cut formation and biochemical tenderization through the injection of a meat tenderizer by providing a blade assembly structure capable of injecting a meat tenderizer. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, in the meat processing industry, tenderizing refers to the process of softening the texture of meat intended for cooking to improve its flavor. Methods for tenderizing meat include biochemical and physical methods.

[0003] Biochemical methods involve tenderizing meat by aging it using enzymes or microorganisms, while physical methods involve evenly pounding the meat with a meat mallet to loosen the muscles or making incisions on the surface of the meat. A general configuration of a meat tenderizer for this purpose consists of a rotating shaft installed on both sides to rotate in opposite directions, and a blade assembly formed by attaching a plurality of rotating blades to the rotating shaft. Meat is inserted between the blade assembly installed on both sides to create incisions on the entire surface of the meat through the action of the blades, allowing seasoning to penetrate well during cooking and making the texture of the meat soft to the tongue, thereby improving the chewing sensation and providing the effect of tenderized meat.

[0004] Various types of meat tenderizers of this type are used in the food service industry, and there are numerous research cases, including Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2005-0090548.

[0005] Another type is disclosed in Korean Public Patent No. 10-2012-0028617, which is characterized by installing a plurality of embossings on a compression plate mounted on the lower rod of a cylinder installed inside the main body, thereby pressurizing / compressing meat placed on a cutting board installed directly below by the up-and-down operating stroke of the cylinder to process tender meat.

[0006] Korean Utility Model Publication No. 20-2020-0000324 discloses a method comprising a cylindrical roller, a plurality of perforating blades protruding at regular intervals on the outer circumference of the roller, a support member each coupled to a rotating shaft formed on both sides of the roller, and a handle member connected to the support member to move the roller, wherein the roller forms a scratch on the meat by the blades as the roller rotates through the process of pressing and pushing or pulling the roller over meat placed on a cutting board. Korean Utility Model Registration No. 200492284 discloses a structure comprising a support plate of a certain thickness on which meat is placed and an upper frame coupled to the support plate to form a cut on the meat, wherein the upper frame comprises a pressure plate having a blade formed on its bottom surface and a handle provided on one side, and a rotating shaft formed on the opposite side of the handle and rotatably coupled to the support plate, thereby forming a certain cut on the meat when meat is placed on the support plate and pressure is applied to the pressure plate. In addition, various other measures with different structures or operating principles are being implemented or proposed.

[0007] Although the various meat tenderizers mentioned above differ in their structure and operating principles, their purpose is the same.

[0008] In other words, the purpose is to form dense cuts in the meat so that the seasoning penetrates well during cooking and to improve the tactile sensation on the tongue, thereby obtaining a tender texture.

[0009] The sensation of meat being tender is the process of detecting the degree to which meat fibers break easily due to the pressure of the teeth when chewing. In other words, it is felt as tender when the meat fibers break easily.

[0010] Existing meat tenderizers help to some extent in cutting meat fibers by forming multiple cuts in the meat, but there is a lack of specific analysis or research results regarding structural changes in the meat mass resulting from tenderization, such as the distribution, depth, and shape of the cuts. Therefore, the tenderizing effect of existing meat tenderizers is not sufficiently satisfactory, and additional research is needed on the efficient structure of the cuts, such as the depth, shape, and arrangement of the cuts applied to the meat mass. Prior art literature

[0011] Republic of Korea Published Patent No. 10-2023-0172954 The problem to be solved

[0012] The technical problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide a meat tenderizer capable of simultaneously performing physical tenderization through the formation of a cut by a blade assembly and biochemical tenderization through the injection of a meat tenderizer.

[0013] The technical problems of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned technical problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0014] A meat tenderizer according to one embodiment of the present invention for solving the above technical problem may include: a tray to which raw meat before processing is supplied; a blade assembly that contacts the surface of the raw meat to form a cut; a supply cylinder that injects a meat tenderizer into the raw meat through the blade assembly; and a press device that operates to move up and down so that the blade assembly pressurizes the raw meat.

[0015] Here, a conveying device is installed so that the tray moves back and forth on the workbench, and when the blade assembly is lowered by a press device to compress one side of the raw meat to form a cut while the tenderizer from the supply cylinder is injected into the raw meat along the blade, the blade assembly is raised and lowered, and the tray is moved to an inverted position on one side of the workbench by the conveying device, and when the surface and back sides of the raw meat are inverted by the operator and re-supplied to the tray, the tray is moved to the original press position by the conveying device, and the blade assembly is lowered by a press device to compress the inverted one side of the raw meat to form a cut while the tenderizer from the supply cylinder is injected into the raw meat along the blade.

[0016] In addition, the blade assembly comprises: a blade receptacle connected to a supply cylinder for receiving a meat tenderizer; and a plurality of blades slidably installed in the blade receptacle; wherein when the blades come into contact with raw meat and are pressurized, the slit holes of the blade receptacle are opened to discharge the meat tenderizer.

[0017] Additionally, the blade assembly comprises a first blade assembly that contacts the surface of the raw meat at the top of the tray to form a cut; and a second blade assembly installed to contact the surface of the raw meat at the bottom of the tray to form a cut, and is further characterized by having a first supply cylinder and a second supply cylinder connected to the first blade assembly and the second blade assembly to inject a meat tenderizer into the raw meat.

[0018] Additionally, the blade assembly comprises: a blade receptacle connected to a supply cylinder for receiving a meat tenderizer; and a plurality of nozzle-shaped blades forming slit nozzles communicating with slit holes of the blade receptacle; wherein when the nozzle-shaped blades come into contact with raw meat and are pressurized, the meat tenderizer is extruded through the slit holes of the blade receptacle, and the meat tenderizer is injected into the raw meat through the slit nozzles of the nozzle-shaped blades. Effects of the invention

[0019] As described above, the meat tenderizer according to the embodiment of the present invention provides a blade assembly structure capable of injecting a meat tenderizer, thereby enabling simultaneous physical tenderization through cut formation and biochemical tenderization through the injection of a meat tenderizer, resulting in excellent workability and the effect of improving the texture and flavor of the raw meat. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0020] FIGS. 1 to 3 are conceptual diagrams illustrating the work process of a meat tenderizer according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 4 and 5 are enlarged cross-sectional views illustrating the meat tenderizing process of a blade assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the work process of a meat tenderizer according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating the meat tenderizing process of a blade assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0021] The advantages and features of the present invention and the methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below but may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided merely to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims. Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same components.

[0022] The terms used herein are for describing embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. In this specification, the singular form includes the plural form unless specifically stated otherwise in the text. As used herein, "comprising" and / or "comprising" does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components, steps, actions, and / or elements to the mentioned components, steps, actions, and / or elements.

[0023] Furthermore, throughout the specification, when a part is described as being "connected" to another part, this includes not only cases where they are "directly connected," but also cases where they are "indirectly" or "electrically connected" with other members or elements in between.

[0024] Additionally, throughout the specification, the description that each layer (film), region, pattern, or structure is formed "on" or "under" the substrate, each layer (film), region, pad, or pattern includes both direct formation and formation through another layer. The criteria for "on" or "under" each layer are described based on the drawings.

[0025] Furthermore, expressions such as 'first, second,' etc., are used solely to distinguish multiple compositions and do not limit the order or other characteristics between the compositions.

[0026] Furthermore, the flowcharts illustrated in the drawings are merely illustrative steps to obtain the most desirable results in carrying out the present invention, and it is obvious that other steps may be added or some steps may be deleted.

[0027] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used in this specification (including technical and scientific terms) may be used in a meaning commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Additionally, terms defined in commonly used dictionaries are not to be interpreted ideally or excessively unless explicitly and specifically defined otherwise.

[0028] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

[0029] FIGS. 1 to 3 are conceptual diagrams illustrating the work process of a meat tenderizer according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 4 and 5 are enlarged cross-sectional views illustrating the meat tenderizing process of a blade assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] A meat tenderizer (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention, as seen in the drawing, may largely include a tray (110), a blade assembly (120), a supply cylinder (130), a press device (140), and a transfer device (150).

[0031] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a tray (110) may be provided. The tray (110) is supplied with raw meat (10) before processing, and the tray (110) may serve as a cutting board that supports the blade operation during the meat tenderizing operation of the blade assembly (120). Additionally, the tray (110) may form a tray-shaped rim, which prevents the meat tenderizer from spilling and soiling the area around the work table during the process of injecting the meat tenderizer into the raw meat (10).

[0032] The above tray (110) is connected to a transfer device (150) and can be driven to reciprocate a certain distance on a workbench (101).

[0033] At this time, the transfer device (150) may include a motor (151), a ball screw (152) that rotates by receiving power from the motor (151), and a screw block (153) that is spirally coupled so that the ball screw (152) passes through it and has one side coupled to the tray (110).

[0034] The above transfer device (150) can be installed inside the workbench (101).

[0035] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a blade assembly (120) may be provided.

[0036] The blade assembly (120) may be equipped with a plurality of blades (123) that contact the surface of the raw meat (10) to form a cut.

[0037] Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, the blade assembly (120) may include a blade receptacle (121) connected to a supply cylinder (130) to receive a meat tenderizer; and a plurality of blades (123) slidably installed in the blade receptacle (121).

[0038] The blade receptor (121) may be a rectangular structure forming a hollow space inside. The blade receptor (121) may have a rectangular planar shape.

[0039] At this time, a plurality of blades (123) spaced apart at regular intervals are installed in the blade receiver (121) so that they can slide simultaneously. Each blade (123) is inserted into the slit hole (122) and slides, and since the blade (123) is manufactured with a wedge-shaped cross-section, when the blade (123) comes into contact with the raw meat (10) and is pressed, the blade (123) is pushed into the blade receiver (121), and the slit hole (122) of the blade receiver (121) gradually opens so that the tenderizer can be discharged to the outside and injected into the raw meat.

[0040] At this time, multiple blades (123) may be installed in a form combined with a plate body installed inside the blade receiver (121). For example, when the blade (123) is separated from the raw meat and the pressure is removed, fluid pressure from the supply cylinder (130) is transmitted to the plate body supporting the blades (123). This acts to protrude the blade (123) while simultaneously closing the slit hole (122).

[0041] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a supply cylinder (130) may be provided.

[0042] The above supply cylinder (130) can be filled with a tenderizer so that the tenderizer is injected into the raw meat through the blade assembly (120). At this time, the tenderizer filled may be 1 to 10 liters. In addition, the inside of the above supply cylinder (130) may be maintained in a pressurized state by an external force by a piston or compressed air.

[0043] The above supply cylinder (130) can be connected to a piston or compressor for providing external force.

[0044] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a press device (140) may be provided.

[0045] The above press device (140) can be operated to move up and down so that the blade assembly (120) presses the raw meat.

[0046] At this time, the press device (140) may be configured to have a lifting platform that operates to move up and down on one side of the support and, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, be connected to a supply cylinder (130) so that the lifting operating force is transmitted to the blade assembly (120).

[0047] The present invention, as described above, is configured such that a transfer device (150) is installed to allow the tray (110) to reciprocate on a work table (101). When the blade assembly (120) is lowered by a press device (140) to compress one side of the raw meat (10) and form a cut, and at the same time the tenderizer from the supply cylinder (130) is injected into the raw meat (10) along the blade, the blade assembly (120) is raised and lowered, and the tray (110) is moved to an inverted position on one side of the work table (101) by the transfer device (150). When the surface and back sides of the raw meat (10) are inverted by the operator and supplied back to the tray (110), the tray (110) is moved to the original press position by the transfer device (150), and the blade assembly (120) is lowered by the press device (140) to compress the inverted side of the raw meat (10) and form a cut, at the same time The tenderizer of the supply cylinder (130) can be injected into the raw meat (10) by riding along the blade.

[0048] At this time, the work of turning the raw meat (10) can be performed by a worker or by using an automatic turning device such as a spatula.

[0049] FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the work process of a meat tenderizer according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is an enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating the meat tenderizing process of a blade assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the blade assembly (120) may include a first blade assembly (120A) that contacts the surface of the raw meat (10) at the top of the tray (110) to form a cut; and a second blade assembly (120B) that is installed to contact the surface of the raw meat (10) at the bottom of the tray (110) to form a cut.

[0051] At this time, a first supply cylinder (130A) and a 12th supply cylinder (130B) connected to the first blade assembly (120A) and the second blade assembly (120B) may be further installed to inject a meat tenderizer into the raw meat.

[0052] The first blade assembly (120A) can be mounted on a press device (140) and raised to transmit pressure to the raw meat (10). At this time, the raw meat (10) receives pressure while placed on the second blade assembly (120B), and the pressure is transmitted by being evenly distributed to the first blade assembly (120A) and the second blade assembly (120B).

[0053] Therefore, the depth to which the blades (123) of the first blade assembly (120A) penetrate the raw meat and the depth to which the blades (123) of the second blade assembly (120B) penetrate the raw meat have the same depth.

[0054] At this time, the blade assembly (120) may include a blade receptacle (121) connected to a supply cylinder (130) to receive a meat tenderizer; and a plurality of nozzle-shaped blades (125) forming a slit nozzle (125a) connected to a slit hole (122) of the blade receptacle (121).

[0055] When the above nozzle-type blade (125) comes into contact with the raw meat (10) and is pressurized, a meat tenderizer is extruded through the slit hole (122) of the blade receiver (121), and the meat tenderizer can be injected into the raw meat through the slit nozzle (125a) of the nozzle-type blade (125).

[0056] For example, a sensor that senses the depth or pressure at which the blade (123) enters the raw meat may be installed, and at this time, the supply cylinder (130) is operated by the sensor signal to generate fluid pressure, thereby allowing the meat tenderizer to be extruded through the blade (123).

[0057] The meat tenderizer according to the embodiment of the present invention provides a blade assembly structure capable of injecting a meat tenderizer, thereby enabling simultaneous physical tenderization through cut formation and biochemical tenderization through the injection of a meat tenderizer, resulting in excellent workability and the effect of improving the texture and flavor of the raw meat.

[0058] Although the present invention has been described above, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention may be implemented in other forms while maintaining the technical concept and essential features of the invention.

[0059] The scope of the rights of the present invention shall be determined primarily by the claims; however, all modifications or variations derived from configurations directly derived from the descriptions in the claims, as well as configurations equivalent thereto, shall be interpreted as being included within the scope of the rights of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0060] 10: Raw meat 100: Meat tenderizer 110: Tray 120: Blade Assembly 120A: 1st Blade Assembly 120B: Second Blade Assembly 121: Blade receptor 122: Slit hole 123: Blade 125: Nozzle-type blade 125a: Slit nozzle 130: Supply cylinder 130A: 1st supply cylinder 130B: Second supply cylinder 140: Press device 150: Transfer device 151: Motor 152: Ball screw 153: Screw block

Claims

Claim 1 A meat tenderizer comprising: a tray for supplying raw meat before processing; a blade assembly for contacting the surface of the raw meat to form a cut; a supply cylinder for injecting a meat tenderizer into the raw meat through the blade assembly; and a press device that moves up and down so that the blade assembly presses the raw meat. Claim 2 A meat tenderizer according to claim 1, wherein a conveying device is installed to allow the tray to reciprocate on a workbench, and when the blade assembly is lowered by a press device to compress one side of the raw meat to form a cut while a tenderizer from a supply cylinder is injected into the raw meat along the blade, the blade assembly is raised and lowered, and the tray is moved to an inverted position on one side of the workbench by the conveying device, and when the surface and back sides of the raw meat are inverted by an operator and re-supplied to the tray, the tray is moved to the original press position by the conveying device, and the blade assembly is lowered by a press device to compress the inverted one side of the raw meat to form a cut while a tenderizer from a supply cylinder is injected into the raw meat along the blade. Claim 3 In paragraph 2, the blade assembly comprises: a blade receptacle connected to a supply cylinder to receive a meat tenderizer; and a plurality of blades slidably installed in the blade receptacle; wherein when the blades come into contact with raw meat and are pressurized, the slit holes of the blade receptacle are opened to discharge the meat tenderizer. Claim 4 A meat tenderizer according to claim 1, wherein the blade assembly comprises: a first blade assembly that contacts the surface of raw meat at the top of the tray to form a cut; and a second blade assembly installed to contact the surface of raw meat at the bottom of the tray to form a cut, and further comprising a first supply cylinder and a second supply cylinder connected to the first blade assembly and the second blade assembly to inject a meat tenderizer into the raw meat. Claim 5 In claim 4, the blade assembly comprises: a blade receptacle connected to a supply cylinder for receiving a meat tenderizer; and a plurality of nozzle-shaped blades forming a slit nozzle communicating with a slit hole of the blade receptacle; wherein when the nozzle-shaped blades come into contact with raw meat and are pressurized, the meat tenderizer is extruded through the slit hole of the blade receptacle, and the meat tenderizer is injected into the raw meat through the slit nozzle of the nozzle-shaped blade.

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