Ultrasonic rotary molding
US12285041B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/752
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure describes an ultrasonic rotary molding system that is used to form edible compositions or food products as they move along a conveyor belt. The food products are formed by an ultrasonic rotary wheel that includes one or more cutting tools that cut, and perhaps three dimensionally mold, food product strips. The system may include a movable backing plate that is located below the point where the ultrasonic rotary wheel cuts the food product strips. The movable backing plate may be spring loaded and it may exert force upwards against the conveyor belt and in turn against the food product.
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