Coffee charcoal manufacturing equipment and coffee charcoal for grilling meat manufactured by using same

Abstract

The present specification presents: coffee charcoal manufacturing equipment; and coffee charcoal for grilling meat, manufactured by using same. Coffee charcoal for grilling meat, according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprises: an outer layer part (1) formed of a first fuel including coffee grounds and natural combustibles; and an inner layer part (2) formed of a second fuel including coffee grounds and natural combustibles, wherein, in order for the outer layer part (1) to exhibit a faster combustion speed than the inner layer part (2) and for the inner layer part (2) to exhibit a longer combustion duration than the outer layer part (1), the content of natural combustibles of the outer layer part (1) is greater than the content of natural combustibles of the inner layer part (2), and the content of coffee grounds of the inner layer part (1) is greater than the content of coffee grounds of the outer layer part (1).

Description

Coffee charcoal manufacturing equipment and coffee charcoal for grilling meat manufactured using the same

[0001] The present invention relates to a coffee charcoal manufacturing facility and coffee charcoal for grilling meat manufactured using the same, and more specifically, to a facility for manufacturing coffee charcoal suitable for use as fuel when grilling meat in restaurants, campsites, homes, etc., and coffee charcoal manufactured thereby.

[0002] Charcoal, typically used for grilling meat, is produced by incomplete combustion of wood. This charcoal is more expensive than other fuels, such as gas or briquettes. Furthermore, charcoal production is gradually decreasing due to stricter deforestation regulations. Consequently, charcoal prices are expected to rise further.

[0003] Meanwhile, coffee, a popular beverage, inevitably produces coffee grounds during the brewing process. While methods for recycling discarded coffee grounds into various uses, such as deodorizers and air fresheners, are known, commercialization of technology for utilizing coffee grounds as fuel remains limited.

[0004] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a coffee charcoal manufacturing facility and coffee charcoal for grilling meat manufactured using the same.

[0005] The present invention provides a coffee charcoal manufacturing facility comprising: a first raw material supply device (100A) for supplying a first raw material including coffee grounds and natural combustibles; a second raw material supply device (100B) for supplying a second raw material including coffee grounds and natural combustibles; an extrusion molding device (300) including an outer cylinder part (330) for receiving the first raw material and an inner cylinder part (340) for receiving the second raw material, and for discharging a coffee charcoal extrudate composed of an outer layer part (1) formed of the first raw material and an inner layer part (2) formed of the second raw material; and a cutting device (400) for cutting the coffee charcoal extrudate discharged from the extrusion molding device (300) into pieces of a predetermined size.

[0006] According to one embodiment, the coffee charcoal manufacturing facility is equipped with a replaceable molding nozzle (350) that discharges the coffee charcoal extrudate into the extrusion molding device (300), and the inside of the molding nozzle (350) may be divided into an outer region (351) connected to the outer cylinder part (330) and an inner region (352) connected to the inner cylinder part (340).

[0007] In addition, the present invention provides a coffee charcoal for grilling meat, which comprises an outer layer (1) formed of a first fuel containing coffee grounds and natural combustibles; and an inner layer (2) formed of a second fuel containing coffee grounds and natural combustibles; wherein the outer layer (1) exhibits a faster combustion speed than the inner layer (2) and the inner layer (2) exhibits a longer combustion duration than the outer layer (1), such that the natural combustible content of the outer layer (1) is greater than the natural combustible content of the inner layer (2), and the coffee grounds content of the inner layer (1) is greater than the coffee grounds content of the outer layer (1).

[0008] According to one embodiment, the coffee charcoal for grilling meat may be made using rice husk, rice husk or sawdust as the natural combustible material.

[0009] According to one embodiment, the coffee charcoal for grilling meat may be manufactured such that the volume ratio of the outer layer (1) and the volume ratio of the inner layer (2) are equal, or the volume ratio of the inner layer (2) is manufactured such that the volume ratio of the outer layer (1) is greater than the volume ratio of the inner layer (2), or the volume ratio of the outer layer (1) is manufactured such that the volume ratio of the inner layer (2) is greater than the volume ratio of the inner layer (2).

[0010] According to the present invention, coffee charcoal suitable for use as a fuel for grilling meat in restaurants, homes, campsites, etc. can be provided.

[0011] The coffee charcoal provided by the present invention possesses a unique, luxurious color and aroma that are difficult to achieve with conventional wood-based charcoal. Therefore, its differentiated quality can enhance market competitiveness.

[0012] The coffee charcoal of the present invention has a structure comprising two layers, namely an outer layer and an inner layer, each layer containing coffee grounds and natural combustibles. Since the outer layer contains the natural combustibles, the ignition characteristics of the coffee charcoal are excellent, and the coffee charcoal can be easily ignited without a separate ignition aid. In addition, since the outer layer contains the coffee grounds together with the natural combustibles, the coffee charcoal can be prevented from generating excessive heat during the initial combustion period. In addition, since the inner layer contains the natural combustibles together with the coffee grounds, the coffee charcoal burns stably without going out after ignition, and can continuously provide an appropriate amount of heat for grilling meat.

[0013] According to the present invention, it is preferable to manufacture coffee charcoal in such a way that the content of natural combustibles is greater in the outer layer than in the inner layer, and the content of coffee grounds is greater in the inner layer than in the outer layer. This maximizes the superior quality of the coffee charcoal in terms of ignition performance and combustion duration.

[0014] The present invention provides a variety of coffee charcoal types, each with a different combustion duration and ignition performance, depending on the raw material content and the selection of the molding nozzle. Therefore, consumers can select the type of coffee charcoal they deem most suitable in terms of combustion duration and ignition performance, taking into account factors such as the type of meat, cooking method, and personal preference.

[0015] Figures 1 and 2 are drawings showing an example of a coffee charcoal manufacturing facility according to the present invention.

[0016] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of an extrusion molding device (300) provided in the coffee charcoal manufacturing equipment of the present invention.

[0017] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a molding nozzle (350) and coffee charcoal (P) according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0018] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

[0019] Figures 1 and 2 are drawings showing an example of a coffee charcoal manufacturing facility according to the present invention.

[0020] With reference to this, the coffee charcoal manufacturing equipment according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a pair of raw material supply devices (100A, 100B), a pair of raw material delivery devices (200A, 200B), an extrusion molding device (300), a cutting device (400), and a transport device (500).

[0021] A pair of raw material supply devices (100A, 100B) are devices that supply coffee charcoal raw materials.

[0022] A pair of raw material supply devices (100A, 100B) is composed of a first raw material supply device (100A) and a second raw material supply device (100B). The first raw material supply device (100A) supplies a first raw material for producing coffee charcoal, and the second raw material supply device (100B) supplies a second raw material for producing coffee charcoal.

[0023] Here, the first and second raw materials are a mixture of coffee grounds. While both raw materials commonly contain coffee grounds, their compositions differ. The first and second raw materials will be described in more detail later.

[0024] A pair of raw material supply devices (100A, 100B) may be manufactured, for example, in the form of a hopper. As illustrated in Fig. 1, a pair of raw material supply devices (100A, 100B) may be arranged perpendicular to each other with respect to the extrusion molding device (300).

[0025] A pair of raw material delivery devices (200A, 200B) is a device that delivers raw materials supplied by a pair of raw material supply devices (100A, 100B) to an extrusion molding device (300).

[0026] A pair of raw material delivery devices (200A, 200B) is composed of a first raw material delivery device (200A) and a raw material delivery device (200B).

[0027] The first raw material delivery device (200A) connects the first raw material supply device (100A) and the extrusion molding device (300), and transports the first raw material supplied by the first raw material supply device (100A) and feeds it into the extrusion molding device (300).

[0028] The second raw material delivery device (200B) connects the second raw material supply device (100B) and the extrusion molding device (300), and transports the second raw material supplied by the second raw material supply device (100B) and feeds it into the extrusion molding device (300).

[0029] A pair of raw material delivery devices (200A, 200B) may be manufactured to have a structure that transfers raw materials by means of a screw (not shown) arranged internally. As illustrated in Fig. 1, a pair of raw material delivery devices (200A, 200B) may be arranged at right angles to each other with respect to the extrusion molding device (300).

[0030] The extrusion molding device (300) is a device that extrudes raw materials supplied by a pair of raw material supply devices (100A, 100B).

[0031] Raw materials supplied by a pair of raw material supply devices (100A, 100B) are fed into an extrusion molding device (300) through a pair of raw material delivery devices (200A, 200B), and the raw materials are extruded by the extrusion molding device (300) and continuously discharged in the form of coffee charcoal extrudate.

[0032] A detachable molding nozzle (350) is provided at the bottom of the extrusion molding device (300).

[0033] The cutting device (400) is a device that cuts the coffee charcoal extrudate discharged from the extrusion molding device (300) into a certain size. As illustrated in Fig. 2, the cutting device (400) is positioned adjacent to the lower side of the extrusion molding device (300).

[0034] The transport device (500) is a device that transports and transports the coffee charcoal (P) finally produced by cutting the extruded material. As illustrated in Fig. 2, the transport device (500) may be equipped with a conveyor belt. At this time, the coffee charcoal (P) finally produced by cutting the extruded material are sequentially placed on the upper surface of the transport device (500) and transported by horizontal transport of the transport device (500).

[0035] Coffee charcoal (P) transported through the transport device (500) may undergo a drying process. At this time, natural drying or a known drying device may be used as a drying method.

[0036]

[0037] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of an extrusion molding device (300) provided in the coffee charcoal manufacturing equipment of the present invention.

[0038] Referring to this, the extrusion molding device (300) according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a body part (310), a molding nozzle (350), and a motor (360).

[0039] The body part (310) is a part that receives coffee charcoal raw materials supplied from a pair of raw material supply devices (100A, 100B).

[0040] The body part (310) is composed of an outer part (330) and an inner part (340).

[0041] The outer tube part (330) is a part that receives the first raw material supplied from the first raw material supply device (100A), and the inner tube part (340) is a part that receives the second raw material supplied from the second raw material supply device (100B).

[0042] The outer part (330) and the inner part (340) are each shaped such that their lower portions gradually become narrower as they approach the molding nozzle (350). As a result, the raw material supplied to the molding nozzle (350) is subjected to a strong compressive force.

[0043] A first screw (335) is provided within the outer part (330), and a second screw (345) is provided within the inner part (345). When the extrusion molding device (300) is in operation, the first and second screws (335, 345) are driven to rotate, and accordingly, a downward conveying compressive force required for extrusion molding of the raw material is generated and applied to the raw material.

[0044] A raw material input port (331) connected to a first raw material delivery device (200A) is provided on the upper side of the outer tube part (330). Similarly, a raw material input port (not shown) connected to a second raw material delivery device (200B) is provided on the upper side of the inner tube part (340).

[0045] The molding nozzle (350) is mounted at the bottom of the body part (310).

[0046] The molding nozzle (350) is detachably mounted on the body part (310). Therefore, when necessary, the molding nozzle (350) can be separated from the body part (310) and easily replaced with another one when necessary.

[0047] The interior of the molding nozzle (350) is divided into an outer region connected to the outer cylinder part (330) and an inner region connected to the inner cylinder part (340). Therefore, the extruded material (E) discharged through the molding nozzle (350) is composed of an outer region made of the first raw material and an inner region made of the second raw material, and has a structure in which the inner region of the second raw material is arranged within the outer region of the first raw material.

[0048] The motor (360) is a power source that rotates the first and second screws (335, 345).

[0049] As illustrated in FIG. 3, the motor (360) may be positioned at the upper end of the body portion (310). In the embodiment of FIG. 3, the first and second screws (335, 345) are exemplified as being driven to rotate by a single motor (360), but separate motors may be provided for each of the first and second screws (335, 345).

[0050]

[0051] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a molding nozzle (350) and coffee charcoal (P) according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0052] Referring to this, as described above, the interior of the molding nozzle (350) is divided into an outer region (351) connected to the outer cylinder part (330) and an inner region (352) connected to the inner cylinder part (340).

[0053] The discharge ratio between the outer region (351) and the inner region (352) can be variously adjusted depending on the selection of the molding nozzle. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 4-(a), the discharge ratios of the outer region (351) and the inner region (352) may be set to be equal, as illustrated in FIG. 4-(b), the discharge amount of the inner region (352) may be set to be greater than that of the outer region (351), and as illustrated in FIG. 4-(c), the discharge amount of the outer region (351) may be set to be greater than that of the inner region (352).

[0054] In this way, various types of molding nozzles (350) can be used, and depending on the selection of the molding nozzle, coffee charcoal (P) can be manufactured in various structures and shapes.

[0055] Specifically, as illustrated in Fig. 4-(a), coffee charcoal (P) can be manufactured with a structure in which the volume ratios of the outer layer (1) and the inner layer (2) are equal, or as illustrated in Fig. 4-(b), coffee charcoal (P) can be manufactured with a volume ratio of the inner layer (2) greater than that of the outer layer (1), or as illustrated in Fig. 4-(c), coffee charcoal (P) can be manufactured with a volume ratio of the outer layer (1) greater than that of the inner layer (2).

[0056] Here, the outer layer (1) is a part formed from the first raw material, and the inner layer (2) is a part formed from the second raw material. As shown in Fig. 4, the coffee charcoal (P) produced by the present invention is composed of an inner layer (2) arranged at the center thereof and an outer layer (1) surrounding it.

[0057] Although Fig. 4 shows an example of coffee charcoal (P) being manufactured in a cylindrical shape, coffee charcoal (P) can be manufactured in various shapes depending on the cross-sectional shape of the molding nozzle (350). For example, coffee charcoal (P) can be manufactured in a square prism shape, a pentagonal prism shape, a triangular prism shape, a hexagonal prism shape, etc. in addition to a cylindrical shape.

[0058] As described above, according to the present invention, coffee charcoal (P) composed of an outer layer (1) and an inner layer (2) made of raw materials of different compositions can be manufactured.

[0059]

[0060] The raw materials of coffee charcoal (P) may include coffee grounds and natural combustibles.

[0061] Coffee grounds are the residue left after extracting coffee liquid from coffee beans.

[0062] Natural combustibles are highly flammable materials added to coffee charcoal (P) to accelerate its combustion. Natural combustibles are used to prevent the release of harmful substances during combustion. Examples of natural combustibles include rice husks, rice husks, and sawdust. Natural combustibles are pre-ground to an appropriate size for uniform mixing with the coffee grounds before being added.

[0063] The raw material of coffee charcoal (P) may further include other additives.

[0064] Other additives may include natural adhesives and water. Natural adhesives include starch and starch, which do not release harmful substances to the human body when burned.

[0065]

[0066] In one embodiment, the first raw material and the second raw material are commonly composed of coffee grounds and natural combustibles. Accordingly, the outer layer (1) and the inner layer (2) of the coffee charcoal (P) each contain coffee grounds and natural combustibles.

[0067] Since the outer layer (1) contains natural combustibles, the initial ignition of the coffee charcoal (P) proceeds easily. If the outer layer (1) does not contain natural combustibles, the ignition characteristics are poor, and thus the assistance of an ignition assisting means such as a flash grenade may be required when igniting the coffee charcoal (P). However, in the present embodiment, since the outer layer (1) contains natural combustibles, the coffee charcoal (P) exhibits excellent ignition characteristics, and thus the coffee charcoal (P) can be easily ignited without a separate ignition assisting means.

[0068] Since the outer layer (1) includes coffee grounds along with natural combustibles, it is possible to prevent the coffee charcoal (P) from generating excessive heat during the initial combustion period. If the outer layer (1) does not include coffee grounds, the heat generated from the coffee charcoal (P) during the initial combustion period may be too strong, causing the meat to burn. However, in the present embodiment, since the outer layer (1) includes natural combustibles and coffee grounds, such a problem does not occur.

[0069] Since the inner layer (1) contains natural combustibles along with coffee grounds, the coffee charcoal (P) burns stably without going out after ignition and continuously provides an appropriate amount of heat for grilling meat. If the inner layer (1) does not contain natural combustibles, the combustion performance of the inner layer (1) may not be sufficient, resulting in insufficient heat for grilling meat or a problem in which the coffee charcoal combustion stops during cooking. However, in the present embodiment, since the inner layer (1) contains natural combustibles along with coffee grounds, such a problem does not occur.

[0070] During the initial combustion period of coffee charcoal (P), ignition performance is important. The ignition performance is largely determined by the characteristics of the outer layer (1) located on the outside of the coffee charcoal (P). By including a relatively high content of natural combustibles in the outer layer (1), the coffee charcoal (P) can exhibit excellent ignition characteristics. After ignition of the coffee charcoal (P), the combustion duration is important. The combustion duration is largely determined by the characteristics of the inner layer (2) located on the inside. By including a relatively high content of coffee grounds in the inner layer (2), a long combustion duration of the coffee charcoal (P) can be ensured.

[0071] Considering these points comprehensively, when the outer layer (1) and inner layer (2) of coffee charcoal (P) each contain coffee grounds and natural combustibles, it is preferable that the content of natural combustibles be higher in the outer layer (1) than in the inner layer (2), and the content of coffee grounds be higher in the inner layer (2) than in the outer layer (1). In this case, the outer layer (1) exhibits a relatively faster combustion speed than the inner layer (2), thereby contributing to the improvement of ignition performance, and the inner layer (2) exhibits a slower combustion speed than the outer layer (1), thereby contributing to the improvement of combustion duration. Therefore, coffee charcoal (P) can exhibit characteristics that simultaneously satisfy both excellent ignition performance and a long combustion duration.

[0072]

[0073] Coffee charcoal (P) can be manufactured to have a structure in which the volume ratio of the outer layer (1) and the volume ratio of the inner layer (2) are equal, as illustrated in Fig. 4-(a), or can be manufactured to have a structure in which the volume ratio of the inner layer (2) is greater than that of the outer layer (1), as illustrated in Fig. 4-(b), or can be manufactured to have a structure in which the volume ratio of the outer layer (1) is greater than that of the inner layer (2), as illustrated in Fig. 4-(c).

[0074] When the volume ratio of the inner layer (2) is manufactured to be larger than that of the outer layer (1), as in the example of Fig. 4-(b), the effect of a longer combustion duration can be obtained, and when the volume ratio of the outer layer (1) is manufactured to be larger than that of the inner layer (2), as in the example of Fig. 4-(c), the effect of further reinforcing the ignition performance can be obtained, and when the volume ratios of the outer layer (1) and the inner layer (2) are manufactured to be equal, as in the example of Fig. 4-(a), an intermediate level effect can be expected in terms of the combustion duration and ignition performance.

[0075] Thus, the present invention provides a variety of coffee charcoal types, each with a distinct combustion duration and ignition performance. Therefore, consumers using the coffee charcoal of the present invention can select a type of coffee charcoal deemed most suitable for their cooking needs, considering factors such as the type of meat, cooking method, and personal preference.

Claims

1. A first raw material supply device (100A) that supplies a first raw material including coffee grounds and natural combustibles; A second raw material supply device (100B) that supplies a second raw material including coffee grounds and natural combustibles; An extrusion molding device (300) that discharges coffee charcoal extrudates, comprising an outer part (330) that accommodates the first raw material and an inner part (340) that accommodates the second raw material, and comprising an outer layer (1) formed of the first raw material and an inner layer (2) formed of the second raw material; and A coffee charcoal manufacturing facility including a cutting device (400) for cutting coffee charcoal extrudate discharged from the extrusion molding device (300) into a predetermined size.

2. In claim 1, A coffee charcoal manufacturing facility in which the extrusion molding device (300) is equipped with a replaceable molding nozzle (350) for discharging the coffee charcoal extrudate, and the interior of the molding nozzle (350) is divided into an outer region (351) connected to the outer cylinder part (330) and an inner region (352) connected to the inner cylinder part (340).

3. An outer layer (1) formed of a first fuel containing coffee grounds and natural combustibles; and It includes an inner layer (2) formed of a second fuel containing coffee grounds and natural combustibles; A coffee charcoal for grilling meat, wherein the natural combustible content of the outer layer (1) is greater than the natural combustible content of the inner layer (2), and the coffee grounds content of the inner layer (1) is greater than the coffee grounds content of the outer layer (1), so that the outer layer (1) exhibits a faster combustion speed than the inner layer (2) and the inner layer (2) exhibits a longer combustion duration than the outer layer (1).

4. In claim 3, The above natural combustibles are coffee charcoal for grilling meat made from rice straw, rice husk or sawdust.

5. In claim 3, Coffee charcoal for grilling meat, wherein the volume ratio of the outer layer (1) and the volume ratio of the inner layer (2) are manufactured to be equal, or the volume ratio of the inner layer (2) is manufactured to be greater than the volume ratio of the outer layer (1), or the volume ratio of the outer layer (1) is manufactured to be greater than the volume ratio of the inner layer (2).

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