Apparatus for treating meat products prior to packaging
US4348787A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 1978 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA22C9/004
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This apparatus is used to compress previously treated meat products prior to packaging. The compression is accomplished by passing square or rectangular portions of meat such as hams along a continuous conveyor and compressing the portions between a pair of rollers having a plurality of blunt teeth above the conveyor and corresponding spring loaded tension plates pressing against the underside of the conveyor.
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