Contamination protection during transport of food portions

US10919171B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Weber Maschinenbau GmbH Breidenbach

Inventors

• Alexander Burk · Solms, DE
• Christoph Eckhardt · Breidenbach, DE
• Jochen Gerlach · Steffenberg, DE
• Marco Nichau · Bad Laasphe, DE
• Thomas Nispel · Steffenberg, DE
• Ingo Rother · Breidenbach, DE
• Leopold Von Keudell · Unterschleißheim, DE
• Steffen Zecher · Staufenberg, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 15, 2015
• Grant date: Feb 16, 2021
• Expiry date: May 2, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65B2220/14
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for moving portions each comprising at least one slice separated from a food product, in particular by a slicing device, in particular by a high-speed slicer, having a plurality of individually movable transport movers for transporting portions, having a track system for the transport movers, in which the transport movers can be moved along at least one specified track in a transport direction and having a control device for controlling the movements of the transport movers in the track system, wherein the transport movers each comprise at least one runner cooperating with the track system and at least one portion carrier mounted on the runner, wherein for at least one sub-section of the track, in particular a section at risk of contamination, a discharge device is provided which is designed to at least intermittently discharge next to the section, contamination and/or incorrect portions originating from the foods, in particular occurring when cutting the food products and/or during handling of the portions.