Meat processing equipment
US4523520A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 1984 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J37/00
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A continuous meat processing line having a patty-forming machine at the inlet end, a cooking portion, a transfer section, a quick freeze section and a packing section at the outlet end. The cooking portion has a first cooking section adjacent to the patty-forming machine and a second cooking section in line with the first cooking section. Each cooking section has a conveyor belt for moving patties through the cooking section. A plurality of heating units are spaced above the conveyor belt in each cooking section and a plurality of individual radiant heaters are located in each heating unit. A water tray is located below each conveyor belt and a drain trough is connected with the water trays.
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