Automated fryer
US11147418B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J37/1271
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A fryer includes a cooking chamber for holding a cooking medium at least one heating element positioned within the cooking chamber, and a chain conveyor for selectively advancing food product through the cooking chamber along a movement path. The chain conveyor includes first and second chains coupled together by a plurality of baskets extending therebetween. The movement path includes a series of legs, including a first leg wherein the food product moves substantially vertically from above the cooking medium to a greatest depth within the cooking medium and including a second leg subsequent to the first leg wherein the food product moves substantially horizontally at the greatest depth within the cooking medium. Automated filtering systems and methods for removing debris from cooking medium are also provided.
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