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Method and apparatus for feeding slicers

US4648296A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 26, 1984
Grant dateMar 10, 1987
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Expiry dateNov 26, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/655
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A centrifugal slicer is provided with an in-feed apparatus for feeding one item of produce at a time to be sliced. The in-feed apparatus includes a block with a channel having an inlet at the center of the slicer impeller for gravity feed of items to be sliced to an outlet located at a single area on the periphery of the slicer impeller.

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