JP-2026075531-A - Method for producing charcoal using grape pruning branches

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Abstract

[Problem] To provide a method for producing charcoal using grape pruning branches that can easily and efficiently carbonize grape pruning branches and produce charcoal with high precision. [Solution] The method for producing charcoal using grape pruning branches includes an input step of putting grape pruning branches 21 and rice husks 24 into a container 11, and a carbonization step of carbonizing the grape pruning branches 21 in the container 11 to produce charcoal. In the input step, grape pruning branches 21 may be put into the container 11, and rice husks 24 may be filled to fill the gaps in the container 11 into which the grape pruning branches 21 have been placed. [Selection Diagram] Figure 2

Inventors

平澤裕貴

Assignees

平澤裕貴

Dates

Publication Date: 20260508
Application Date: 20241022

Claims (4)

The process involves placing grape pruning branches and rice husks into a container, The process includes a carbonization step in which the grape pruning branches are carbonized in the container to produce charcoal, A method for producing charcoal using grape pruning branches.
The method for producing charcoal using grape pruning branches according to claim 1, wherein the input step involves placing the grape pruning branches into the container and filling the gaps in the container containing the grape pruning branches with rice husks.
The method for producing charcoal using grape pruning branches according to claim 1, wherein the aforementioned input step involves placing the grape pruning branches, which have been trimmed to a predetermined length, into the container.
The method for producing charcoal using grape pruning branches according to claim 1, wherein the grape pruning branches include mother branches as a result of pruning.

Description

This invention relates to a method for producing charcoal using grape pruning branches. Traditionally, grape farmers have faced the problem of disposing of large quantities of pruned branches (especially fruiting canes) generated during regular pruning of grapevines. Normally, these branches are incinerated, but this is a time-consuming and costly process. Therefore, there is an urgent need to effectively utilize the large quantities of pruned branches generated. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a carbonization method for producing carbonized material by burning fruit tree pruning branches. Patent Application No. 2003-20483 This is an explanatory diagram showing the state in which the container and the first chimney are installed in the method for producing charcoal using grape pruning branches according to this embodiment.This is an explanatory diagram showing the state in which grape pruning branches and rice husks are placed in a container in the method for producing charcoal using grape pruning branches according to this embodiment.This is an explanatory diagram showing the state in which the first cover material and the second cover material are installed in the method for manufacturing charcoal using grape pruning branches according to this embodiment.This is an explanatory diagram showing the state in which the second chimney and blower are installed in the method for producing charcoal using grape pruning branches according to this embodiment.This is an explanatory diagram showing the state in which the second chimney is placed over the first chimney in the method for producing charcoal using grape pruning branches according to this embodiment. Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The method for producing charcoal using grape pruning branches in this embodiment is a method of producing charcoal by carbonizing (incompletely burning) the grape pruning branches. The procedure is described below. First, prepare the grape pruning branches that will be used as the raw material for the charcoal. Grape pruning branches are branches that have been pruned during the grapevine pruning process. These branches include various types of branches, including the main branches resulting from pruning. In this embodiment, the main branches resulting from pruning are used as the grape pruning branches. Next, the length of the prepared grape pruning branches is adjusted. Grape pruning branches, specifically fruiting canes, have characteristic curves and bends, which can make them difficult to place into the container (described later) as they are. Therefore, to facilitate placement into the container and to ensure efficient carbonization, the length of the grape pruning branches is adjusted. Specifically, pruning shears, a cutting machine, etc., are used to cut and separate the grape pruning branches to a predetermined length (approximately 20 cm in this embodiment). This ensures the grape pruning branches are trimmed to the desired length. The length of the grape pruning branches can be adjusted as needed, taking into account factors such as the size of the container into which they are placed. Then, the grape pruning branches, trimmed to the desired length, are tied together in groups of several branches with string to form a single bundle. This process creates multiple bundles of grape pruning branches. The string used to tie the branches should preferably be made of a material that does not produce harmful substances when burned and does not cause problems even if it adheres to the resulting charcoal. For example, natural materials such as hemp can be used. Next, as shown in Figure 1, a container 11 is set up for carbonizing grape pruning branches to produce charcoal. The container 11 is a bottomed cylindrical container having a cylindrical side wall portion 111 and a bottom portion 112 that closes the lower end of the side wall portion 111. An opening 113 that opens upwards is provided at the upper end of the side wall portion 111. The container 11 is placed on a heat-resistant brick block 12. As container 11, a container made of a heat-resistant material can be used. In this embodiment, a stainless steel pail can is used as container 11. Furthermore, the installation location for container 11 can be any place that does not have heat resistance issues, such as concrete blocks or the ground, in addition to the brick blocks mentioned above. Next, the ignition material (not shown), such as the fire starter and surrounding paper or wood chips, is ignited at the bottom 112 of the container 11. Once the ignition material is burning steadily, a hemispherical stainless steel bowl 13, having numerous holes 131 due to perforation, is inverted and placed over the burning ignition material. This creates a space partitioned by the bowl 13 near the bottom 112 of the container 11. Then, a first chimney 14, a cylindrical exhaust member smaller in diameter and elongated