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Food production apparatus, rotation method and food production method

US12063936B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 2020
Grant dateAug 20, 2024
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G2201/0202
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A food production apparatus, a rotation method and a food production method which stably and accurately rotate a foodstuff workpiece by a desired angle are provided. At least any one of a first rotation unit (31) and a second rotation unit (32) is moved in such a manner that a foodstuff workpiece (W) is nipped and held by the first rotation unit (31) and the second rotation unit (32). The first rotation unit (31) and the second rotation unit (32) which nip and hold the foodstuff workpiece (W) are actively rotated in synchronization with each other. At least any one of the first rotation unit (31) and the second rotation unit (32) is moved in such a manner that the foodstuff workpiece (W) is released from the first rotation unit (31) and the second rotation unit (32).

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