Apparatuses and methods of volumetric portioning of food products
US11889842B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA22C17/002
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A volumetric portioning apparatus includes a valve assembly operable in a first position and a second position. The first position of the valve assembly allows a food product to flow from an input hopper through the valve assembly and into a portioning assembly. The second position allows the food product to flow from the portioning assembly, through the valve assembly and into an output receiver. The apparatus further includes an actuator coupled to the valve assembly. The actuator is operable to move the valve assembly from the first position to the second position. The apparatus further includes a knife element operable to automatically cut the food product in the valve assembly to prevent the food product from limiting movement of the valve assembly from the first position to the second position.
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