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Blade portioner calibration

US10471619B2 · kind B2 · utility

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26Claims

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Assignee

John Bean Technologies Corporation · US

Inventors

Jon A. Hocker · Bothell, US
Richard D. Stockard · Kirkland, US
George R. Blaine · Lake Stevens, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 23, 2016
Grant date	Nov 12, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 23, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB26D2210/02
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Calibrating the operation of a cutter used in a portioning system to cut workpieces into portions, wherein the workpiece is carried along a driven conveyance device past a scanner and then to a cutting apparatus. The calibration method employs a correction algorithm to correct for variables or limitations in the condition of one or more components of the portioning system and/or variations or limitations in the operation or operational capabilities of the portioning system. The correction algorithm may also factor in the physical condition, configuration, or composition of the workpieces being portioned, as well as whether the workpieces move on the conveyance device prior to and/or during the portioning operation.

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