Duck washing device

Abstract

A duck washing device according to the present invention comprises a rail unit for moving the duck in one direction, a receiving unit provided below the rail unit for receiving fluid, and a washing unit rotatably coupled to the receiving unit and having a portion protruding to wash oil and dust from the duck's feathers while frictionally moving along the rail unit.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a duck washing device, and more specifically, to a duck washing device for washing oily ducks before feathering. Background Technology

[0002] Today, as national income has improved, consumer preferences for food have rapidly shifted from a simple energy-oriented approach to a nutrition-oriented one, and from a quantitative food culture to a qualitative food culture. Recently, the duck processing industry has been developing rapidly within the broad categories of well-being, LOHAS, and slow food.

[0003] According to the original *Donguibogam* and *Bencao Gangmu*, duck meat is a unique alkaline food among meats that prevents acidification of the body. It can be regarded as a stamina food that prevents aging, revitalizes the skin to maintain beauty, and protects the health of the elderly.

[0004] These ducks belong to a class of poultry with exceptionally high detoxification abilities, strong resistance to disease, and natural healing power. In particular, if modern people exposed to harmful environments involving various heavy metals and contaminated dust consume duck meat, they can minimize damage and side effects caused by harmful elements.

[0005] In addition, processed duck products that allow for the consumption of healthy duck meat with simple preparation rather than cooking it yourself are recently gaining popularity.

[0006] As such, while the consumption of processed foods made from duck meat, known as a health food, is continuously increasing, the reality is that the washing process before processing the duck meat is not being properly carried out.

[0007] Generally, ducks are processed through automated systems for slaughter, entrail removal, washing, and packaging.

[0008] To explain in more detail, among poultry, ducks are briefly soaked in hot water, then placed in a centrifuge or similar device to thoroughly remove the surface feathers. After cutting off the head and the tops of the feet, they are washed with ordinary natural water before being distributed.

[0009] However, such ducks were packaged after being simply washed following feather removal, so they were not very clean or hygienic. Consequently, when processed foods or dishes were made using the ducks without a separate washing process, there were problems such as a strong duck smell and dry meat that resulted in poor taste.

[0010] Furthermore, various foreign substances and parasites were not completely removed from the ducks and remained, leaving a risk of food poisoning when processed foods were made or when dishes were consumed.

[0011] To address these issues, a method of sterilizing ducks with ozone water was proposed. Spraying ozone water on birds involves immersing the birds' exteriors in ozone water and spraying ozone water along the inside and outside surfaces of the birds' body cavities while they are immersed in a tank. This method involves synthesizing ozone gas before treatment and dissolving it in water for sterilization. However, problems arose where ozone leaked into the workplace atmosphere, harming the health of workers and significantly increasing treatment costs.

[0012] Furthermore, since the ozone water used for sterilization and disinfection remains on the surface, a problem has arisen where harmful substances are ingested along with the duck when it is used to manufacture processed foods or cooked.

[0013] To address these issues, a washing device capable of washing ducks that have been dehaired and packaged was disclosed; however, this device also had limitations in removing various foreign substances and parasites from the ducks, as it was performed using a simple spraying method or a simple method of immersing and removing them from stored water.

[0014] Accordingly, there is an urgent need to develop a washing device capable of completely removing foreign substances or parasites adhering to the surface of ducks before processing ducks that have been packaged after being dehaired.

[0015] The problems of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. The problem to be solved

[0016] The present invention is an invention devised to solve the problems of the aforementioned prior art, and provides a device for washing oily ducks.

[0017] Specifically, the present invention provides a duck washing device that is positioned on a duck transport path and removes oil from the duck by approaching between the duck's feathers and lifting them up, wherein protrusions rotating in opposite directions on both sides are inserted into and contact between the feathers to remove the oil.

[0018] The problems of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0019] The duck washing device of the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned purpose is a washing device for washing a duck, and may include a rail unit for moving the duck in one direction, a receiving unit provided below the rail unit and receiving a fluid, and a washing unit rotatably coupled to the receiving unit and having a part protruding to wash oil and dust from the duck's feathers while frictionally moving along the rail unit.

[0020] And the washing unit may include a rotating bar portion formed long along the rail unit and inclined from bottom to top along the direction in which the duck moves, a finger portion protruding at least a portion along the length direction of the rotating bar portion to contact the duck, and a power providing portion coupled to the receiving unit and providing power to rotate the rotating bar portion.

[0021] In addition, the rotating bar may include a plurality of polygonal panel members arranged along the longitudinal direction of the rail unit in a panel shape, and a shaft member formed elongated and coupled to the plurality of panel members.

[0022] And the above-mentioned rotating bar may further include a reduction gear member that is coupled to a panel member disposed at one end of a plurality of panel members and receives power from the power supply member, and a chain member that connects the power supply member and the reduction gear member to transmit power from the power supply member to the panel member.

[0023] In addition, the shaft member may have a plurality of insertion grooves formed along the longitudinal direction to which the finger portion is coupled.

[0024] And the above-mentioned rotating bar may be formed to be inclined from the bottom toward the top along the direction in which the duck moves.

[0025] In addition, the receiving unit includes a main body portion in which a fluid is received and an inlet / outlet for the fluid is formed, and a leg portion that is coupled to the main body portion vertically to the floor so as to be spaced apart from the floor, and a plurality of the leg portions may be spaced apart along the longitudinal direction of the main body portion in a form where a pair of them face each other on both sides centered on the main body portion.

[0026] And the above receiving unit may include a vertical bar portion formed vertically to the floor on the inner side of the main body portion, a pair of vertical bar portions provided on both sides centered on the receiving unit, a frame portion coupled so as to be connected between the pair of vertical bar portions, and a frame portion coupled obliquely to the vertical bar portions in correspondence with the inclined angle of the rotating bar portion. Effects of the invention

[0027] According to the present invention, the rotating bar portion in contact with the duck is formed at an inclined angle so that the duck can be washed sequentially from the bottom to the top, and additionally, the rotating bar portion is provided in a pair and rotates in opposite directions, thereby allowing the duck to be washed from both sides.

[0028] In addition, by having a structure in which a part of the rail unit connected to other equipment is bent to lower the path along which the duck moves and raises it after washing, it has the advantage of easy interlocking with other equipment and easy washing due to the structure that lowers for washing the duck.

[0029] The effects of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description in the claims. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0030] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing the overall appearance of a duck washing device according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3 are drawings for explaining the interior of a duck washing device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining a receiving unit in a duck washing device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIGS. 5 and 6 are drawings for explaining a washing unit in a duck washing device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating that power is provided to a washing unit through a power supply unit in a duck washing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0031] Preferred embodiments of the present invention, in which the objectives of the present invention can be specifically realized, will be described below with reference to the attached drawings. In describing these embodiments, the same names and reference numerals are used for identical components, and additional explanations thereof will be omitted.

[0032] The present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0033] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing the overall appearance of a duck (T) washing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 are drawings for explaining the interior of a duck (T) washing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining a receiving unit (200) in a duck (T) washing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are drawings for explaining a washing unit (300) in a duck (T) washing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a drawing for explaining that power is provided to the washing unit (300) through a power supply unit (360) in a duck (T) washing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] First, regarding the configuration of the present invention, the present invention is a washing device for washing a duck (T) and may largely include a rail unit (100), a receiving unit (200), and a washing unit (300).

[0035] The rail unit (100) has a long rail shape to move the duck (T) in one direction, and a guide supporter part (120) that moves on the rail may hold the duck (T).

[0036] The guide supporter part (120) is movably provided on a rail and may have a structure that is formed long toward the cleaning unit (300) and grips the duck (T) at the end.

[0037] In the present invention, the rail unit (100) may be characterized by having a section formed in which a portion adjacent to the washing unit (300) is lowered along the direction of travel of the duck (T).

[0038] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the rail unit (100) has a lowering section in which a portion is bent downward so that the middle part is adjacent to the washing unit (300), and in the lowering section, the duck (T) can be washed by the washing unit (300).

[0039] And after passing the washing unit (300), it can be bent upwards to the original rail position and lead to the basic section.

[0040] Therefore, in the present invention, the rail unit (100) allows the duck (T) to be washed in the descending section.

[0041] A receiving unit (200) for receiving fluid is provided at the lower part of the above-mentioned descending section, and a washing unit (300) for washing a duck (T) can be rotatably coupled to the receiving unit (200).

[0042] The length of the above-mentioned descending section can be formed to correspond to the length of the rotating bar section (320) of the washing unit (300) described later.

[0043] Meanwhile, the receiving unit (200) has a space formed to receive fluid, and the fluid may be a cleaning liquid.

[0044] The cleaning unit (300) can continuously remove grease and foreign matter from the duck (T) by having some rotating components that protrude radially and penetrate into the duck's (T) feathers.

[0045] Specifically, the washing unit (300) may include a rotating bar portion (320) that is formed long along the rail unit (100) and inclined from bottom to top along the direction in which the duck (T) moves, a finger portion (340) that protrudes at least a portion along the length direction of the rotating bar portion (320) and contacts the duck (T), and a power supply portion (360) that is coupled to the receiving unit (200) and provides power to rotate the rotating bar portion (320).

[0046] The present invention, which includes a rail unit (100), a receiving unit (200), and a washing unit (300) as described above, has a rotating bar portion (320) formed at an angle at the bottom of the descending rail as shown in FIG. 2, and a duck (T) moving along the rail unit (100) can be washed by coming into contact with the rotating bar portion (320) in the order from bottom to top while suspended from a guide supporter portion (120).

[0047] The rotating bar member (320) includes a panel member (322) and a shaft member (324). First, the panel member (322) may be provided in a polygonal shape that is arranged in multiple numbers along the longitudinal direction of the rail unit (100) in a panel shape.

[0049] And the shaft member (324) is formed long and can be joined around the circumference of a plurality of panel members (322).

[0050] Specifically, the shaft members (324) may be connected to a plurality of panel members (322) around the perimeter of the panel members (322).

[0051] At this time, a concave groove is formed around the perimeter of the panel member (322), and this may be a coupling groove (323) of a size corresponding to the width portion of the shaft member (324).

[0052] In the present invention, since the panel member (322) is formed in a hexagon and the shaft member (324) is coupled to each side, six coupling grooves (323) can be formed in the hexagonal panel member (322).

[0053] According to the present embodiment, the panel member (322) is formed in a hexagonal shape, and the panel member (322) having a coupling groove (323) formed therein can be replaced with various shapes such as a polygon, and the scope of rights is not limited by this.

[0054] The rotating bar member (320) may further include a reduction gear member (327) that is coupled to a panel member (322) positioned at one end of the panel member (322) and receives power from a power supply member (360), and a chain member (328) that connects the power supply member (360) and the reduction gear member (327) to transmit power from the power supply member (360) to the panel member (322).

[0055] Therefore, the RPM rotating in the power supply unit (360) can rotate the rotating bar unit (320) at a higher RPM through the reduction gear member (327).

[0056] Here, the power supply unit (360) is coupled to the receiving unit (200) at the top of the reduction gear member (327) and can transmit power through the chain member (328), and may be composed of a motor member (326) and a cover (not shown) surrounding the motor member (326).

[0057] At this time, the motor member (326) and the cover are shown as a power supply unit (360) in describing the present invention, and the power supply unit (360) can be formed to be inclined at the same angle as the shaft member (324).

[0058] This is because the reduction gear member (327) is provided in a tilted shape rather than being absolutely horizontal in FIG. 2, and since the reduction gear member (327) coupled to the panel member (322) is also tilted, the power supply unit (360) is also tilted so that the chain member (328) can connect the motor member (326) and the reduction gear member (327).

[0059] Meanwhile, a finger portion (340) can be attached to the rotating bar portion (320).

[0060] As shown in FIG. 3, a finger portion (340) is attached to a shaft member (324) that is attached to the circumference of a panel member (322), and the finger portion (340) has the shape of a long cone and can be formed from a synthetic resin material such as rubber or elastomer that can generate friction.

[0061] And the finger portion (340) has a groove formed on its circumference so that it can be easily cleaned by making contact when washing the duck (T).

[0062] The above grooves may have a circular shape that is indented inwardly as shown in the finger portion (340), and multiple grooves may be formed along the upper and lower directions of the finger portion (340).

[0063] In addition, multiple of the above grooves can be arranged at equal intervals.

[0064] Specifically, the finger portions (340) are joined in multiple numbers along the longitudinal direction of the shaft member (324), and the shaft member (324) to which the finger portions (340) are joined is joined in multiple numbers along the circumference of the panel member (322), so that the finger portions (340) are joined radially around the circumference of the rotating bar portion (320).

[0065] In the present invention, the rotating bar portion (320) is provided in a pair and rotates, and specifically, can be provided to be rotatable in opposite directions.

[0066] And as the duck (T) moves between a pair of rotating bar sections (320), the finger sections (340) on both sides of the duck (T) rotate in opposite directions, allowing the duck (T)'s feathers to be lifted and washed.

[0067] At this time, since the duck (T) is hanging upside down on the rail unit (100) and the feathers are arranged facing upward, the rotating bar part (320) according to the present invention can be rotated from the legs of the duck (T) toward the head.

[0068] The shaft member (324) to which the finger portion (340) is continuously joined has an insertion groove (325) formed along the longitudinal direction to which the finger portion (340) is joined, and the insertion groove (325) is formed to penetrate the shaft member (324) and can be formed in the shape of a roly-poly toy with overlapping circles of different diameters.

[0069] This may include a first groove (325a) which is a large circle with a size into which the lower part of the finger portion (340) is inserted, and a second groove (325b) which has a relatively smaller diameter than the first groove (325a).

[0070] Accordingly, the finger portion (340) of the first groove (325a) is inserted and moved to the second groove (325b), which has a relatively smaller diameter than the first groove (325a), and is joined. To this end, a concave groove may be formed along the upper and lower length direction of the finger portion (340) so that it can be inserted into the second groove (325b) of the finger portion (340).

[0071] Meanwhile, the receiving unit (200) may include a main body (220) that receives fluid and has an inlet / outlet for the received fluid to enter and exit, and a leg (240) that is connected to the main body (220) vertically so as to be spaced apart from the floor.

[0072] And the leg portions (240) can be spaced apart in multiple numbers along the longitudinal direction of the main body portion (220) in a form where a pair of them face each other on both sides centered on the main body portion (220).

[0073] Additionally, the receiving unit (200) may include vertical bar sections (260) formed vertically to the floor on the inner surface of the main body (220) and provided as a pair on both sides centered on the receiving unit (200).

[0074] It may also include a frame part (280) that is connected to the vertical bar part (260) and connects another vertical bar part (260) facing it, and is connected to the vertical bar part (260) at an angle corresponding to the tilted angle of the rotating bar part (320).

[0075] The frame portion (280) is connected such that a panel member (322) is inserted and coupled, and one side adjacent to one of the pair of vertical bar portions (260) is open so that the other end of the panel member (322) can rotate, and the frame portion (280) is also connected to the vertical bar portion (260) located below the power supply portion (360) in the same inclined shape so as to maintain the inclined shape of the rotating bar portion (320).

[0076] As described above, preferred embodiments according to the present invention have been examined. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that, in addition to the embodiments described above, the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or scope. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive, and accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the description above but may be modified within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. Explanation of the symbols

[0078] 100: Rail unit 120: Guide Support Department 200: Reception unit 220: Main body 240: Legs 260: Vertical bar 280: Frame section 300: Washing unit 320: Rotating bar 322: Panel missing 323: Connecting groove 324: Shaft member 325: Insertion slot 325a: 1st groove 325b: Second home 326: Motor missing 327: Reduction gear member 328: Chain missing 340: Finger section 360: Power supply unit Duck(T)

Claims

Claim 1 A washing device for washing a duck, comprising: a rail unit for moving the duck in one direction; a receiving unit provided at the bottom of the rail unit and receiving fluid; and a washing unit rotatably coupled to the receiving unit and having a portion protruding to wash oil and dust from the duck's feathers while frictionally moving along the rail unit; wherein the washing unit comprises: a rotating bar portion formed long along the rail unit and formed to be inclined from bottom to top along the direction in which the duck moves; a finger portion protruding at least a portion along the length direction of the rotating bar portion and contacting the duck; and a power providing portion coupled to the receiving unit and providing power to rotate the rotating bar portion. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 A duck washing device according to claim 1, wherein the rotating bar part comprises: a plurality of polygonal panel members arranged in a panel shape along the longitudinal direction of the rail unit; and a shaft member formed to be elongated and coupled to a plurality of panel members. Claim 4 In paragraph 3, the rotating bar further comprises: a reduction gear member coupled to a panel member disposed at one end of a plurality of panel members and receiving power from a power supply unit; and a chain member connecting the power supply unit and the reduction gear member to transmit power from the power supply unit to the panel member. Claim 5 A duck washing device according to claim 3, wherein the shaft member is characterized by having a plurality of insertion grooves formed along the longitudinal direction to which the finger portion is coupled. Claim 6 A duck washing device according to claim 1, wherein the rotating bar portion is formed to be inclined from the bottom toward the top along the direction in which the duck moves. Claim 7 A duck washing device according to claim 6, wherein the receiving unit comprises: a main body portion having an opening formed therein for receiving fluid and for entering or exiting the fluid; and a leg portion coupled to the main body portion vertically to the floor so as to be spaced apart from the floor, wherein a plurality of leg portions are spaced apart along the longitudinal direction of the main body portion in a form where a pair of them face each other on both sides centered on the main body portion. Claim 8 A duck washing device according to claim 7, wherein the receiving unit comprises: a pair of vertical bar portions formed vertically to the floor on the inner side of the main body portion and provided on both sides centered on the receiving unit; and a frame portion coupled so as to be connected between the pair of vertical bar portions and coupled obliquely to the vertical bar portions in correspondence with the inclined angle of the rotating bar portion.

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