Line for assembling stuffed proteinaceous patties
US4716821A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA22C7/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A line is provided for assembling a product including proteinaceous patties having a filling therebetween. All components of the line are mechanically synchronized to maintain a consistent pitch throughout the assembling procedure. Included is a patty forming means that deposits proteinaceous patties such as ground meat patties onto a moving conveyor assembly to thereby define the desired pitch. Edible filling materials such as sauces, condiments and/or cheeses are deposited onto this patty at the given pitch. Another patty is deposited thereover while the product being formed continues to flow on the generally straight-line conveyor assembly. Thereafter, a knitting station impresses projections or pins through the outer periphery of the upper patty and into the lower patty such that, after removal of the pins by the device, the patties are knitted together, and the filling is encapsulated therewithin.
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