Rotary slicer
US4237759A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 1979 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/8791
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The cutting action in a rotary slicer is provided by a pair of circular disc blades, which are mounted in apertures in a circular plate, which is rotated within an outer casing. The plate rotates adjacent a feeding chute at one side of the casing and the depth of the slice is adjusted by varying the distance of the blade in front of the circular plate. The cut slices pass between the blades and apertures into the rear of the casing, which discharges them downwardly. The blades are mounted on a lobular bracket supported on a central shaft in a fixed longitudinal position. The depth of cut is varied by moving the apertured plate back and forth along the shaft to a position governed by a C-shaped stop ring with a calibrated shaft extending outwardly from the rear shaft bearing. The plate is detachably secured to the shaft by a thumb screw accessible through an ample cut-out in the top of the rear casing. A hinged pusher urges objects in the chute into the path of the cutting blades and acts as a safety stop to prevent the handle from being turned when it is rotated out of the chute over the back of the slicer. The full circumference of the cutting discs are utilized by moving them to …
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