Portioning device with interchangeable scoops
US11627839B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F19/002
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A portioning device includes an integrated handle, actuating lever, and rack with teeth, with the handle having an aperture at the top. The rack is formed to be easily placed, and retained, in an initial position for assembly. One or more scoops are provided which may each be detachably connected the handle top end. A wiping blade may be detachably connected to the scoop for free rotation within the scoop. The wiping blade includes a shaft having a number of gear teeth, together with a camming surface leading to the first tooth on the shaft. Insertion of the scoop and wiping blade shaft into the handle aperture results in the first rack tooth acting as a camming surface and rotating the wiping blade to the proper clocking position with the first tooth of the shaft engaged with the first tooth of the rack. In this manner the number of component parts is reduced significantly, while at the same time allowing for re-use of the handle with the various interchangeable scoops.
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