Method of hollowing out an article of food
US3937850A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 4, 1973 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 1993 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23N4/12
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Method for hollowing out an article of food such as a fruit or vegetable so that a shell of substantially uniform predetermined thickness is formed. A rotating knife is rotated about its axis, while an end area of an article of food is guided with a curved guide member against the rotating knife. The guide member loosely supports the food for rotation and translation about its longitudinal axis while maintaining the knife a predetermined distance from the surface of the food. The distance between the guide and the blade is adjustable to control the thickness of the shell.
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