System and method for grinding a food product
US12162019B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB02C18/22
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system includes a food dispenser, a cooking surface, and an arm assembly. The arm assembly is configured to receive a food product from the food dispenser and transport the food product to the cooking surface. The arm assembly includes an arm portion, an actuator, a cylinder, and a piston. The actuator drives rotation of the arm portion about a first rotational axis. The cylinder is attached to the arm portion and is rotatable relative to the arm portion about a second rotational axis. The piston is axially movable within the cylinder. The piston includes multiple stages. At least one of the stages is movable axially relative to another of the stages between a first position and a second position.
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