JP2006321037A - Cutting device for fish or the like - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a safe cutting device for fish, etc. capable of preventing an electric shock accident. <P>SOLUTION: This cutting device is provided with a carrying means 2 to carry a material M to be cut such as a fish and a cutting means 3 provided on the carrying means 2 to cut the material M carried by the carrying means 2. The carrying means 2 and the cutting means 3 are pneumatically driven. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a cutting device that cuts fish and the like, and in particular, can prevent an electric shock accident, is safe, and has a cutting surface that does not flutter after cutting a material to be cut such as fish. It relates to a cutting device.

  As a cutting device for cutting fish or the like, for example, a cutting processing device for frozen fish or the like has already been developed.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of such a conventional cutting processing apparatus for fish or the like.

  A conventional cutting processing apparatus 101 for fish or the like includes a processing table 102, a cutting blade 103, and a reciprocating drive means 104 that reciprocates the cutting blade 103.

  When the material to be cut M such as fish is cut into a desired shape using the cutting processing apparatus 101 for fish or the like, the material to be cut M such as fish is placed on the processing table 102 and driven reciprocally. The means 104 is driven, whereby the cutting blade 103 is reciprocated, and the cutting material 103 such as fish is cut into a desired shape by moving the cutting blade 103 and the cutting material M such as fish. Things have been done.

Further, when cutting the material to be cut M such as fish into a desired shape, the ultrasonic vibration is supplied from the ultrasonic supply means to the cutting blade 103 to cut the material to be cut M such as fish after cutting. It has been proposed that the surface be polished.
JP-A-8-118287

  However, in an apparatus such as a cutting processing apparatus 101 for fish or the like, generally, an electric / electromagnetic driving means is used. In order to keep the material M and the processed product after cutting clean and soaked in the seasoning liquid, the equipment, floor and ground are often wet, and there is a risk of electric leakage and the operator's electric shock accident caused by this May occur.

  In the cutting processing apparatus 101 for fish and the like, the cutting blade 103 is reciprocated when cutting the material to be cut M such as fish. The cut surface has a raised shape and is difficult to be a sharp cut surface. In particular, in the case of fish, the cells of the cut surface may be destroyed, which may cause the fish to smell.

  Moreover, in order to solve the said problem, in the cutting processing apparatus 101, such as a fish, the cut surface after cutting | disconnection of the materials M to be cut, such as a fish, by supplying ultrasonic vibration to the cutting blade 103 from an ultrasonic supply means. Although the cutting blade 103 is reciprocated when the material M to be cut such as fish is cut, the fish is crafted by a skilled craftsman such as the front of the board. There is a problem that such a cut surface of fish cannot be obtained.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and there is no problem such as electric leakage, and it is possible to obtain a sharp cut surface of a fish that has been sown by a skilled craftsman such as a board. In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a cutting device for fish and the like that is easy to work and efficient.

  A cutting apparatus for fish or the like according to claim 1 is provided on a conveying means for conveying a material to be cut such as fish, and to be cut for fish or the like that has been conveyed by the conveying means by a predetermined operation. Cutting means for cutting the material, and the conveying means and the cutting means are driven pneumatically.

  The cutting device for fish and the like according to claim 2 applies ultrasonic waves to the cutting means when the cutting device according to claim 1 cuts the material to be cut such as fish.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cutting device for a fish or the like according to a third aspect, such as an infrared sensor or the like provided at a predetermined position of the control means and the conveying means of the cutting device for a fish or the like according to the first or second aspect. 1 is provided with a position confirmation sensor and an imaging means such as a CCD camera provided at a predetermined position above the conveying means, and in a state in which the conveying means is driven, a fish etc. When the first position confirmation sensor detects the material to be cut such as fish conveyed on the conveying means by the control means, the conveying means is temporarily stopped, and the conveying means The image of the material to be cut, such as fish, on the conveying means is imaged by an imaging means such as a CCD camera provided at a predetermined position above the conveying means, while the image pickup means takes an image. Cutting material to be cut such as fish by cutting means based on information Cutting start position, the cutting end position at the time that is possible to set the cutting gap and cutting angle.

  A cutting device for fish or the like according to claim 4 is the cutting device for fish or the like according to any one of claims 1 to 3, and is a second device such as an infrared sensor provided at a predetermined position of the conveying means. The position confirmation sensor and the robot means for driving the cutting means are stored in the control means from the time when the second position confirmation sensor detects the material to be cut such as fish conveyed on the conveyance means. When the conveying means is driven by the cutting interval, the conveying means is stopped, and the cutting means is used to cut the material to be cut such as fish by the cutting means at a predetermined angle based on the information stored in the control means. The material to be cut such as fish on the conveying means is cut into a desired shape and size by moving from the cutting start position to the cutting end position.

  A cutting device for fish or the like according to claim 5 is the cutting device for fish or the like according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the cutting means is stored in the control means in the arm portion of the robot means. Based on the above, a positioning sensor for providing a predetermined angle is provided.

  A cutting apparatus according to claim 6 is a cutting apparatus for fish or the like according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the cutting means includes cutting blade means, and the cutting blade means conveys the cutting edge. Based on the information stored in the control means in a state of being in contact with the upper side, the material to be cut, such as fish, is moved from the cutting start position when cutting by the cutting means to the cutting end position at a predetermined angle. It has become.

  A cutting apparatus for fish or the like according to claim 7 is the cutting apparatus for fish or the like according to any one of claims 1 to 6, and is placed on the conveying means at a predetermined position on the conveying means. It further comprises a pressing member that presses the material to be cut such as fish from the upper direction toward the conveying means, and when the pressing member is driving the conveying means by the cutting interval stored in the control means by the control means, When the cutting means is cutting a material to be cut such as a fish placed on the transport means and retracted to a predetermined position above the transport means, the fish or the like placed on the transport means The material to be cut is pressed from above in the direction of the conveying means with a predetermined pressure.

  In the cutting apparatus for fish or the like according to claim 1, the driving system of the conveying means for conveying the material to be cut such as fish and the cutting means for cutting the material to be cut such as fish is pneumatic. As a result, even if the device, the floor, or the ground is wet, it is possible to prevent the possibility of electric leakage and an electric shock accident caused by the operator.

  In the cutting apparatus for fish or the like according to claim 2, since the ultrasonic wave is applied to the cutting means, there is an effect of preventing the cutting surface of the fish or the like from being rolled up. In particular, in the case of a fish, it is possible to prevent the cells on the cut surface from being destroyed and thereby generating a fishy odor.

  Further, if the movement of the cutting blade is not moved up and down like a conventional cutting device for fish or the like, it is possible to obtain a cut surface of a fish that has been sown by a skilled craftsman such as a fish.

  In the cutting apparatus for fish or the like according to claim 3, the material to be cut such as fish on the conveying means is imaged by the imaging means such as a CCD camera, and the fish or the like is picked up based on the image information captured by the imaging means. A cutting start position, a cutting end position, a cutting interval, and a cutting angle when the material to be cut is cut by the cutting means are set. Thus, cutting is possible even if the size and shape of the material to be cut such as fish and the placement position of the material to be cut such as fish on the conveying means are slightly different.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is further provided a second position confirmation sensor such as an infrared sensor and robot means for driving the cutting means. After the second position confirmation sensor detects the material to be cut, such as fish, conveyed on the conveying means, the conveying means is driven by the cutting interval stored in the control means, and then the conveying means is stopped. Then, based on the information stored in the control means, the cutting means is moved at a predetermined angle from the cutting start position when cutting the fish or other material to be cut from the cutting means to the cutting end position. The material to be cut such as fish on the means is cut into a desired shape and size. Thereby, operation is easy and can process materials to be cut, such as fish, in a short time.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a positioning sensor for setting the cutting means provided in the robot means to a predetermined angle based on the information stored in the control means. Can be cut.

  In the cutting apparatus for fish or the like according to claim 6, the cutting means includes cutting blade means. The cutting blade means cuts the material to be cut, such as fish, by the cutting means at a predetermined angle based on the information stored in the control means with the cutting edge in contact with the conveying means. The blade is moved from the start position to the cutting end position, so that the cutting blade does not move up and down. Thereby, the cut surface of the fish which the craftsman with good arms, such as a board, crawls can be obtained.

  The cutting apparatus for fish and the like according to claim 7 further includes a pressing member. The holding member is retracted to a predetermined position above the conveying unit when the conveying unit is driven by the control unit by the cutting interval stored in the controlling unit, and the cutting unit is placed on the conveying unit. In addition, when cutting a material to be cut such as a fish, the material to be cut such as a fish placed on the conveying means is pressed from above with a predetermined pressure toward the conveying means. Yes. Thereby, position shift of fish etc. can be prevented and it can cut | disconnect correctly.

  Hereinafter, an example of a cutting device for fish according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

  Here, a description will be given of a cutting device that cuts fish such as offshore yellowtail as a material to be cut.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a main body device as an example of a cutting device for fish and the like according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a state in which the cutting device for fish and the like shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a plan view schematically showing a state in which the cutting device for fish and the like shown in FIG. 1 is viewed from above to below, and FIG. FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the cutting device such as fish shown in FIG.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 1, the length direction of a cutting device such as a fish is the X direction, the width direction is the Y direction, and the vertical direction is the Z direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 3, and 4, the cutting apparatus 1 for fish or the like is provided on the conveying means 2 for conveying the fish M or the like to a predetermined position, and is provided on the conveying means 2. 2 and a cutting means 3 for cutting the fish or the like M that has been transported by 2 into a desired shape and size.

  The conveyance means 2 and the cutting means 3 are driven by a pneumatic method.

  The conveying means 2 includes a conveyor belt 4 that carries and conveys fish M or the like, a driving wheel 5 that drives the conveyor belt 4, and a driven wheel 6 that is provided at a position facing the driving wheel 5. The driving wheel 5 and the driven wheel 6 have rotating shafts 5a and 6a, respectively. The rotating shaft 5a is supported by a pair of bearing units 7 and 7, and the rotating shaft 6a is supported by a pair of bearing units 8 and 8. .

  A rotation driving means 9 is provided on the side of the driving wheel 5 of the conveying means 2. The rotational drive means 9 is connected to the belt conveyor air cylinder 10 and the piston 10a of the belt conveyor air cylinder 10 that reciprocates at a position deviated from the center of the rotary shaft 5a, and the rotary shaft 5a that transmits the power of the piston 10a. And a cam clutch 11 attached thereto. The cam clutch 11 is intermittently rotated by the reciprocating motion of the piston portion 10a, proceeds in the going direction but idles in the returning direction, and rotates only in one direction.

  In addition, a pair of belt tension means 12 and 12 are provided on the driven wheel 6 side of the conveying means 2. Each of the pair of belt tension means 12 and 12 is disposed to face each other so as to sandwich the conveying means 2.

  One belt tension means 12 of the pair of belt tension means 12, 12 includes a belt tension air cylinder 13, a piston portion 13 a of the belt tension air cylinder 13, a sliding guide means 14, and a bearing unit support member 15. Consists of. The piston portion 13 a and the sliding guide means 14 are connected to the bearing unit support member 15.

  Since the other belt tension means 12 of the pair of belt tension means 12 and 12 is the same as the one belt tension means 12, the reference numerals attached to the members constituting the one belt tension means 12 are assigned. Therefore, the description is omitted.

  Each of the pair of belt tension means 12 and 12 can adjust the tension of the conveyor belt 4 by moving the driven wheel 6 in the X direction by expanding and contracting the piston portions 13a and 13a of the belt tension air cylinder 13. It has become.

  Further, the conveying means 2 is supported by a supporting member (base frame BF, which will be described later) in a cantilever structure. In order to increase the mechanical strength, as shown in FIG. Two portions are provided at both ends of the conveying means 4.

  One conveyor lock means 16 of the pair of conveyor lock means 16, 16 includes a conveyor lock air cylinder 17, a piston portion 17 a of the conveyor lock air cylinder 17, a lock arm portion 18, a rotating shaft 19, and a support rod 20. And.

  Since the other conveyor lock means 16 of the pair of conveyor lock means 16 and 16 is the same as the one conveyor lock means 16, the reference numerals attached to the members constituting the one conveyor lock means 16 are attached. Therefore, the description is omitted.

  Each of the pair of conveyor lock means 16, 16 is configured such that the piston arms 17 a, 17 a of the conveyor lock air cylinders 17, 17 expand and contract, whereby the lock arm portions 18, 18 rotate around the rotation shafts 19, 19, Since the concave portions of the lock arm portions 18 and 18 are hooked on the support rods 20 and 20, the conveying means 2 is supported at both ends, and the mechanical strength is increased.

  In the cutting apparatus 1 for fish or the like, the belt tension means 12 and 12 and the conveyor lock means 16 and 16 can easily attach and detach the conveyor belt 4 without using a tool or the like.

  The cutting means 3 includes an ultrasonic oscillator 21 provided in a support member (base frame BF, which will be described later), a high-frequency cable 22 that transmits electric energy generated from the ultrasonic oscillator 21, and electric energy. An ultrasonic transducer 23 for converting to mechanical vibration of the same frequency and a cutting blade means 24 for cutting fish etc. M by ultrasonic vibration are provided. When cutting fish etc., the cutting means 3 is supplied with ultrasonic waves. Is applied.

  In addition, the cutting device 1 for fish or the like includes a control means 25.

  FIG. 5 shows a schematic control block diagram for controlling the cutting device 1 for fish or the like.

  The control means 25 is connected to the conveying means 2, the cutting means 3, and the robot means (described later), and the sequence controller 26 that controls the conveying means 2, the cutting means 3, the robot means (described later) and the like. The storage unit 27 that stores various control parameters such as the conveying unit 2, the cutting unit 3 and the robot unit (described later) and the image of the fish captured by the imaging unit (described later) are processed. An image processing unit 28 is included.

In addition, the control means 25 supplies a command to each air cylinder driving means (not shown) from the sequence controller 26 based on the information stored in the storage unit 27, thereby compressing and supplying each air cylinder. Compressed air is supplied from a means (not shown) to drive the conveying means 2, the cutting means 3, the robot means (described later), etc. Further, the cutting device 1 for fish and the like is the first of the conveying means 2. The first position confirmation sensor 29 for detecting and temporarily stopping the fish M or the like that has been conveyed at a predetermined position of the image, and the fish M or the like provided at a predetermined position above the conveying means 2 are imaged. Imaging means 30 for performing the above.

  Further, similarly to the image pickup means 30, an illumination means 31 for irradiating a fish or the like with illumination light provided at a predetermined position above the transport means 2 is provided.

  The first position confirmation sensor 29 may be, for example, an infrared sensor, a laser sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or other sensors. In the cutting apparatus 1 such as a fish in this example, a reflective infrared sensor is used. ing.

  The imaging means 30 includes, for example, a CCD camera, a line sensor, and other sensors. In this example, the fish cutting apparatus 1 such as a fish uses a CCD camera.

  The illumination means 31 includes, for example, halogen illumination, LED illumination, laser illumination, and the like. In the cutting device 1 such as fish in this example, red LED illumination is used.

  The first position confirmation sensor 29, the imaging unit 30, and the illumination unit 31 are connected to a sequence controller 26 in the control unit 25.

  In the cutting apparatus 1 for fish or the like, the first position confirmation sensor 29 detects the fish or the like M conveyed on the conveying means 2 by the control means 25 and temporarily stops the conveying means 2. Then, during the pause, the fish M or the like is imaged by the imaging means 30, and image calculation is performed by the image processing unit 28 of the control means 25 based on the image information captured by the imaging means 30. Then, as a result of the image calculation, the cutting start position, the cutting end position, the cutting interval and the cutting angle when the cutting means 3 cuts the fish etc. M is set and stored in the storage unit 27 in the control means 25. ing.

  Furthermore, this fish cutting apparatus 1 detects a fish M or the like that has been conveyed at a second predetermined position of the conveying means 2 and a second position for temporarily stopping the fish or the like M at the second predetermined position. A confirmation sensor 32 is provided.

  Similarly to the first position confirmation sensor 29, the second position confirmation sensor 32 may be, for example, an infrared sensor, a laser sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or other sensors. 1 uses a reflective infrared sensor.

  The second position confirmation sensor 32 is connected to the sequence controller 26 in the control means 25.

  Further, the cutting device 1 for fish or the like includes robot means 33 for driving the cutting means 3.

  The robot means 33 has a Y-axis air cylinder 34 for moving the cutting blade means 24 in the Y direction, a Z-axis air cylinder 35 for moving the cutting blade means 24 in the Z direction, and fish M, etc. A tilting axis air cylinder 36 for tilting the cutting blade means 24 around the Y axis and a rotary axis air cylinder for rotating the cutting blade means 24 around the Z axis with respect to the fish M or the like by a predetermined angle. 37.

  Further, the robot means 33 includes a first arm portion 38 that supports the Y-axis air cylinder 34 and the Z-axis air cylinder 35, a first rotation shaft 39 that enables the arm portion 38 to rotate, and a rotation shaft 39. A first pair of bearing units 40, 40 to be supported, a second arm portion 41 fixed to the first pair of bearing units 40, 40, and a second arm portion 41 that allows the second arm portion 41 to rotate. A rotation shaft 42 and a second bearing unit 43 that supports the second rotation shaft 42 are provided. The second bearing unit 43 is fixed to a support member (a base frame BF, which will be described later).

  In the fish cutting apparatus 1, the cutting interval stored in the storage unit 27 in the control means 25 from the point in time when the second position confirmation sensor 32 detects the fish M or the like conveyed on the conveying means 2. After the conveying means 2 is driven by the amount, the conveying means 2 is temporarily stopped, and the cutting means 3 cuts the fish etc. M at a predetermined angle based on the information stored in the storage unit 27 in the control means 25. The fish M on the conveying means 2 is cut into a desired shape and size by moving from the cutting start position when cutting by the means 3 to the cutting end position.

  Further, the robot means 33 has the inclined axis air cylinder 36 connected to the first arm section 38, the cutting means 3 based on the information stored in the storage section 27 in the control means 25, at a predetermined angle. Inclination angle positioning sensors 44 are provided at several locations so that they can be positioned easily.

  Similarly, the cutting means 3 is connected to the rotary shaft air cylinder 37 connected to the second arm portion 41 of the robot means 33 based on the information stored in the storage section 27 in the control means 25 at a predetermined angle. Rotation angle positioning sensors 45 are provided at several locations so that positioning can be performed.

  In the cutting apparatus 1 for fish in this example, magnetic sensors are used for the inclined axis air cylinder 36 and the rotary axis air cylinder 37.

  In the cutting apparatus 1 for fish or the like of this example, magnetic sensors are used for the tilt axis air cylinder 36 and the rotary axis air cylinder 37 as the tilt angle positioning sensor 44 and the rotation angle positioning sensor 45. For example, the first rotating shaft 39 and the second rotating shaft 42 of the robot means 33 may be provided with optical sensors (for example, a rotary encoder) and other sensors.

  Further, the cutting means 3 includes a cutting blade means 24. The cutting blade means 24 cuts the fish etc. M at a predetermined angle based on the information stored in the storage unit 27 in the control means 25 with the cutting edge in contact with the conveying means 2. When the cutting is performed, the movement from the cutting start position to the cutting end position is performed.

  In addition, the fish or the like cutting apparatus 1 includes a pressing member 46 that is placed on the transport unit 2 and presses the fish or the like M from above to the transport unit 2 in a predetermined position on the transport unit 2. Furthermore, the cutting position of the conveying means 2 is provided with a pressing member 46 for fixing the fish M or the like with a predetermined pressing, and the pressing member 46 is a pair of pressing members arranged so as to sandwich the conveying means 2. As the piston portions 47a and 47a of the air cylinders 47 and 47 expand and contract, the pressing member 46 moves up and down.

  When the conveying means 2 is driven by the control means 25 by the cutting interval stored in the storage unit 27 of the control means 25, the pressing member 46 is retracted to a predetermined position above the conveying means 2 and cut. When the means 3 is cutting the fish M placed on the transport means 2, the fish etc. M placed on the transport means 2 is transported with a predetermined pressure from above. Pressing in the direction of means 2 is performed.

  The fish cutting apparatus 1 includes an operation panel 48 on which an operator operates. The image recognition parameter for recognizing the captured image by imaging the fish M or the like with the imaging unit 30 from the operation panel 48. It is possible to set various control parameters for the conveying means 2, the cutting means 3 and the robot means 33, and to issue a manual operation command for the conveying means 2, the cutting means 3 and the robot means 33, and a command for starting / stopping automatic operation. .

  1, 2, 3, and 4, a member indicated by BF indicates a base frame member on which the conveying means 2, the cutting means 3, the robot means 33, and the like are provided. The member shown has shown the outer frame frame member for attaching the safety cover (not shown) which covers the cutting devices 1 whole, such as a fish.

  Next, an example of a cutting processing method for fish or the like when cutting fish or the like using the cutting device 1 for fish or the like according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6, 7, 8, and 9. To do.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a cutting processing method for fish and the like when cutting the fish and the like using the cutting device 1 for fish and the like.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically illustrating a processing method of an image recognition process for fish and the like, which is the first process. FIG. 7A is a top view and FIG. 7B is a side view. .

  FIG. 8 is a plan view schematically showing a processing method of a cutting process for fish and the like, which is the second process. FIG. 8 (a) is a view before cutting fish and the like, and FIG. It is a figure in the middle of cutting of fish etc.

FIG. 9 is a side view schematically showing the processing method of the second step, such as cutting of fish, in the same manner as FIG. 8. In FIGS. 7, 8 and 9, it is shown in FIGS. About the structural member equivalent to the structural member of cutting devices 1 such as fish, the same reference numerals as those attached to the structural members of cutting device 1 such as fish shown in FIGS. Omitted.

  When manufacturing a fish fillet using the fish cutting apparatus 1, first, the operator uses the imaging means 30 to capture the fish M taken from the operation panel 48 provided in the fish cutting apparatus 1. The image recognition parameters for recognizing the image and parameters such as the cutting conditions of the fish and the like M, for example, the number of times of cutting the fish and the like, the cutting inclination angle and the cutting rotation angle are set (step S1 in FIG. reference).

  Next, the worker presses an automatic operation button (not shown) provided on the operation panel 48 to start automatic operation. When an automatic operation command is given to the cutting device 1 such as a fish, the rotation driving unit 9 of the transport unit 2 is driven.

  In the rotation driving means 9, when the piston portion 10a of the belt conveyor air cylinder 10 reciprocates, the cam clutch 11 intermittently rotates in one direction, and the driving wheel 5 rotates. Thereby, the conveying means 2 is driven in one direction (see step S2 in FIG. 6).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7, the operator places the fish M or the like M in a predetermined direction and manually places it on the material supply position P <b> 1 on the transport unit 2 (see step S <b> 3 in FIG. 6). ).

  The placed fish etc. M is conveyed by the conveying means 2, and when it reaches the image recognition position P2 of the fish etc. M which is the first step, the first position confirmation sensor 29 detects the fish etc. M and carries it. The means 2 is temporarily stopped (see step S4 in FIG. 6).

  Next, the illumination means 31 provided above the conveyance means 2 shown in FIG. 7 is turned on to irradiate the fish M or the like with illumination light. Then, similarly to the illumination unit 31, the image of the fish or the like M is captured by the imaging unit 30 provided above the transport unit 2, and the image captured by the image processing unit 28 in the control unit 25 is arithmetically processed. Is calculated. Then, by analyzing the area of the fish M or the like, the cutting dimensions when cutting the fish M by the cutting means 3, that is, the cutting start position, the cutting end position, the cutting interval, and the cutting angle are determined. The determined cutting start position, cutting end position, cutting interval, and cutting angle are stored in the storage unit 27 in the control means 25 (see step S5 in FIG. 6).

  Thereafter, the cutting apparatus 1 for fish or the like turns off the illumination means 31 provided above the conveying means 2 and drives the conveying means 2 to convey the fish M or the like.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8, when the fish M or the like M conveyed by the conveying means 2 arrives at the cutting position P3 of the fish M or the like which is the second step, the second position confirmation sensor 32 detects the fish or the like. M is detected, and the conveying means 2 temporarily stops (see step S6 in FIG. 6).

  After the temporary stop, the pressing member 46 provided above the conveying means 2 is lowered, and the fish M or the like is fixed by a predetermined pressure. The pressing member 46 is lowered when the piston portions 47a of the pair of pressing air cylinders arranged to face each other with the conveying unit 2 interposed therebetween are contracted.

  Based on the information stored in advance in the storage unit 27 in the control means 25, the cutting edge means 24 is replaced with a Y-axis air cylinder 34, a Z-axis air cylinder 35, an inclined axis air cylinder 36, and a rotary axis air cylinder 37. Drive to move to the first cutting start position (Xs1, Ys1, Z1).

  Next, a command is sent from the sequence controller 26 in the control means 25 to the ultrasonic oscillator 21 to apply ultrasonic vibration to the cutting blade means 24. Then, based on the information stored in advance in the storage unit 27 in the control means 25, the cutting blade means 24 is moved to the first cutting end position (Xe1, Ye1, Z1) to cut the fish or the like. At this time, the Z direction is constant. Then, the holding air cylinders 47 and 47 are driven to raise the holding member 46 and the conveying means 2 is driven to move the fish M by a predetermined distance (cutting interval). After the movement, the pressing member 46 is lowered, the fish M is fixed by a predetermined pressure, and the cutting blade means 24 is moved from the second cutting start position (Xs2, Ys2, Z1) to the second cutting end position (Xe2, Ye2,. Move to Z1). The same processing is repeated n times based on the number of cuttings set in advance in the storage unit 27 in the control means 25. At this time, according to the number of times of cutting, the cutting edge means 24 is driven by the inclined axis air cylinder 36 and the rotary axis air cylinder 37 based on the information stored in the storage unit 27 in the control means 25 to the fish M or the like. On the other hand, the cutting process is performed with a predetermined rotation angle and inclination angle. When the cutting process is completed, the pressing member 46 is raised, the transport means 2 is driven, and the cut fish M is transported to the carry-out position (see step S7 and step S8 in FIG. 6).

  Since the above cutting process is automatically performed based on information stored in the storage unit 27 in the control unit 25 in advance, a large amount of fish can be obtained by sequentially placing fish M or the like on the material supply position P1 of the transport unit 2. M can be cut in a short time. At this time, the operator does not need to reset the cutting condition parameter or the like from the operation panel 48 every time the fish or the like M is placed on the conveying means 2.

  In the above example, the cutting device suitable for the case where the material to be cut is fish or the like has been described as an example. However, the cutting device according to the present invention is suitable for the case where the material to be cut is fish or the like. It is not limited to this, and a cutting device in the case of meat or the like as the material to be cut may be used.

  In this cutting apparatus 1 for fish and the like, the driving system of the conveying means 2 for conveying the material to be cut such as fish and the cutting means 3 for cutting the material to be cut such as fish is pneumatic. As a result, even if the device, the floor, or the ground is wet, it is possible to prevent the possibility of electric leakage and an electric shock accident caused by the operator.

  Further, in this cutting apparatus 1 for fish or the like, an ultrasonic wave is applied to the cutting means 3 and the movement of the cutting blade means 24 is not moved up and down like the conventional cutting apparatus 101 for fish or the like. Since it is drawn in the horizontal direction, it has the effect of preventing the cutting of the cut surface of fish M or the like. In particular, in the case of a fish, it is possible to prevent the cells on the cut surface from being destroyed and thereby generating a fishy odor.

  That is, in this cutting apparatus 1 for fish or the like, it is possible to obtain a cut surface of the fish that has been sown by a skilled craftsman such as a fish.

  Moreover, in this cutting apparatus 1 for fish or the like, an imaging unit 30 such as a CCD camera images the material to be cut such as fish on the transport unit 2, and based on the image information captured by the imaging unit 30, the fish A cutting start position, a cutting end position, a cutting interval, and a cutting angle are set when cutting the material to be cut by the cutting means 3. As a result, cutting is possible even if the size and shape of the material to be cut, such as fish M, and the placement position of the material to be cut, such as fish, on the conveying means 2 are slightly different.

  The cutting apparatus 1 for fish or the like further includes a second position confirmation sensor 32 such as an infrared sensor and a robot means 33 for driving the cutting means 3. After the second position confirmation sensor 32 detects the material to be cut such as fish, which is conveyed on the conveying means 2, after driving the conveying means 2 by the cutting interval stored in the control means 25. Then, the conveying unit 2 is stopped, and the cutting unit 3 is cut from the cutting start position when the cutting unit 3 cuts the material to be cut, such as fish, at a predetermined angle based on the information stored in the control unit 25. The material to be cut such as fish on the conveying means 2 is cut into a desired shape and size by moving to the end position. Thereby, operation is simple and can process the to-be-cut material of M, such as a fish, in a short time.

  Further, in this cutting apparatus 1 for fish or the like, a positioning sensor is provided for setting the cutting means 3 provided in the robot means 33 to a predetermined angle based on information stored in the storage unit 27 of the control means 25. Can be cut to a desired angle.

  In the cutting apparatus 1 for fish or the like, the cutting means 3 includes a cutting blade means 24. The cutting blade means 24 causes the cutting material 3 to cut a material to be cut, such as a fish, at a predetermined angle based on the information stored in the control means 25 with the cutting edge abutted on the conveying means 2. The cutting blade is moved from the cutting start position to the cutting end position when cutting, and the movement of the cutting blade is prevented from moving up and down. Thereby, the cut surface of the fish which the craftsman with good arms, such as a board, crawls can be obtained.

  The cutting apparatus 1 for fish or the like further includes a pressing member 46. The holding member 46 is retracted to a predetermined position above the conveying unit 2 and cut when the conveying unit 2 is driven by the control unit 25 by the cutting interval stored in the storage unit 27 in the control unit 25. When the means 3 is cutting the material to be cut of fish M or the like placed on the transport means 3, the material to be cut of fish M or the like placed on the transport means 2 is directed upward. Therefore, the sheet is pressed in the direction of the conveying means 2 with a predetermined pressure. Thereby, position shift of fish etc. can be prevented and it can cut | disconnect correctly.

  The cutting device for fish and the like according to the present invention is suitable as a cutting device for fish and the like because it can be cut into a desired shape and size, and the cut surface after cutting is not raised.

  Moreover, since the pneumatic cylinder is used for each drive part, it can be widely used as a safe cutting device for fish and the like that can prevent an electric shock accident.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view schematically showing a device excluding an outer frame frame member as an example of a cutting device for fish according to the present invention. It is a front view which shows typically the state which looked at cutting apparatuses, such as a fish shown in FIG. 1, in the arrow A direction. It is a top view which shows typically the state which looked at the cutting devices, such as a fish shown in FIG. 1, from the upper direction downward. FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the cutting apparatus for fish and the like shown in FIG. 2 along the line BB. It is a schematic control block diagram of cutting devices, such as a fish, shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the cutting processing method of fish etc. at the time of cut | disconnecting fish etc. using the cutting device of fish etc. shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows typically the processing method of image recognition processes, such as a fish which is the 1st process, FIG. 7 (a) is a top view, FIG.7 (b) is a side view. It is a top view which shows typically the processing method of cutting processes, such as a fish which is the 2nd process, Drawing 8 (a) shows the figure before cutting of fish etc., and Drawing 8 (b) shows fish etc. It is a figure in the middle of cutting | disconnection. It is a side view which shows typically the processing method of cutting processes, such as a fish, which is the 2nd process. It is a figure which shows schematically the cutting devices, such as the conventional fish.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cutting device, such as fish 2 Conveying means 3 Cutting means 4 Conveyor belt 5 Drive wheel 6 Driven wheel 7, 8 Bearing unit 9 Rotation drive means 10 Belt conveyor air cylinder 11 Cam clutch 12 Belt tension means 13 Belt tension air cylinder 14 Guide means 15 Bearing unit support member 16 Conveyor lock means 17 Conveyor lock air cylinder 18 Lock arm portion 19 Rotating shaft 20 Support shaft 21 Ultrasonic oscillator 22 High frequency cable 23 Ultrasonic vibrator 24 Cutting blade means 25 Control means

Claims (7)

Conveying means for conveying a material to be cut such as fish;
Cutting means provided on the conveying means, and cutting a material to be cut such as fish that has been conveyed by the conveying means by a predetermined operation;
A cutting apparatus for fish or the like, in which the conveying means and the cutting means are driven pneumatically. The apparatus for cutting fish or the like according to claim 1, wherein an ultrasonic wave is applied to the cutting means when cutting a material to be cut such as fish or the like. Control means;
A first position confirmation sensor such as an infrared sensor provided at a predetermined position of the conveying means;
An imaging unit such as a CCD camera provided at a predetermined position above the transport unit;
In a state where the conveying means is driven, a material to be cut such as fish is supplied to the material to be cut side of the conveying means,
By the control means,
When the first position detection sensor detects a material to be cut such as fish that is conveyed on the conveying means, the conveying means is temporarily stopped,
While the conveying means is temporarily stopped, an image of a material to be cut such as fish on the conveying means is imaged by an imaging means such as a CCD camera provided at a predetermined position above the conveying means,
The cutting start position, the cutting end position, the cutting interval, and the cutting angle when cutting the material to be cut such as fish by the cutting means are set based on image information captured by the imaging means. Or the cutting device of fish etc. of Claim 2. A second position confirmation sensor such as an infrared sensor provided at a predetermined position of the conveying means;
Comprising robot means for driving the cutting means;
After the second position confirmation sensor detects the material to be cut such as fish that is conveyed on the conveying means, after driving the conveying means for the cutting interval stored in the control means, From the cutting start position to the cutting end position when the cutting means is cut by the cutting means at a predetermined angle based on the information stored in the control means by stopping the conveying means The cutting apparatus for fish or the like according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the cutting target material such as fish on the transport means is cut into a desired shape and size so as to be moved. The cutting | disconnection of the fish etc. in any one of Claims 1-4 which provided the positioning sensor which makes the said cutting means a predetermined angle based on the information stored in the said control means in the arm part of the said robot means apparatus. The cutting means comprises cutting edge means;
When the cutting means cuts a material to be cut, such as a fish, by a cutting means at a predetermined angle based on information stored in the control means with the cutting edge abutted on the conveying means. The cutting apparatus for fishes or the like according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the cutting apparatus moves from a cutting start position to a cutting end position. In a predetermined position on the conveying means, further comprising a pressing member that is placed on the conveying means and presses a material to be cut such as fish from above to the conveying means direction,
The pressing member is retracted to a predetermined position above the conveying means when the conveying means is driven by the control means by the cutting interval stored in the controlling means.
When the cutting means is cutting the material to be cut such as fish placed on the transport means, the material to be cut such as fish placed on the transport means is viewed from above. The cutting device for fish or the like according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the cutting device is pressed in the direction of the conveying means with a predetermined pressure.

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