Quantitative division unit, quantitative division method, and food production method
US12171239B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23P30/20
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided are a quantitative division unit, a quantitative division method, and a food production method capable of accurately quantitatively dividing a paste ingredient while preventing the damage of the ingredient. A first plunger and a second plunger are shifted from a first driving state to a second driving state in such a manner that the paste ingredient is introduced between the first plunger and the second plunger via a first port due to a negative pressure generated in the area of an internal space between the first plunger and the second plunger. The first plunger and the second plunger are shifted from the second driving state to a third driving state where at least a part of the paste ingredient between the first plunger and the second plunger is disposed so as to face the second port. The first plunger and the second plunger are then shifted from the third driving state to a fourth driving state so as to feed the paste ingredient to the outside via the second port.
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