Quick change drive for shirring machine control shaft
US4355437A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 1980 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA22C13/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This relates to a continuous shirring machine wherein there is a control shaft which controls the timed operation of various components of the machine. The control shaft is driven by a primary drive unit of the machine through a quick change gear unit and an adjustable drive connection so as to vary the functions of the machine primarily for the purpose of varying the lengths of strands of shirred casing produced by the machine.
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