Conveyor apparatus for imaging food products
US11001452B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2021/845
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatuses for imaging food products are provided. An apparatus includes a first and second conveyor, the first conveyor configured to move a flexible food product at a first speed, the second conveyor configured to move the flexible food product at a second speed greater than the first speed, a receiving portion of the second conveyor positioned in a downward direction relative to the first conveyor to receive the flexible food product, thereby flipping the flexible food product and stretching the flexible food product for imaging. An apparatus may include a guide mechanism to guide the food product to be flipped. An apparatus may move a plurality of food products and spread apart the plurality of food products for imaging. An apparatus may include a receiving structure having a low-friction receiving surface for stretching or spreading apart food products.
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