Apparatus for riddling bottled wines
US4405997A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 26, 1981 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12G1/062
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatus for riddling bottled wine having an elongated frame carried on resilient supports along the longitudinal sides of the frame and having a motor-driven eccentric weight carried on the frame for vibrating the frame and cases of bottles thereon in directions perpendicular to the longitudinal center line of the frame, together with rows of inflatable air bags along opposite sides of the frame for alternately lifting such sides and jostling bottles of wine within their compartments in cases supported on the frame. A clock system controls the power supply to the vibrator motor and the air supply to the inflatable air bags, the clock system being adjustable for supplying electrical current to the vibrator motor at pre-selected times and for periods of pre-determined duration, and for supplying air under pressure alternately to the air bags at one side or the other of the frame at selectively pre-determined intervals and for periods of pre-determined duration. The frame is supported on rows of resiliently compressible members having cradles formed for supporting the ends of the frame not being lifted by the air bags, the motor-driven eccentric weight rotating upon and about an axi…
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