High volume forced convection tunnel oven
US4831238A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 1987 |
| Grant date | May 16, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23B2/82
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The tunnel oven generally includes a plurality of spaced cooking compartments through which a conveyor transports food products. An air distribution chamber is formed in an upper portion of each cooking chamber and is vertically spaced from the conveyor. A blower draws air from the cooking compartment and discharges air into the air distribution chamber in a plane generally parallel to the plane of the conveyor. A pair of plenums in the cabinet adjacent one edge of the conveyor deliver air from the distribution chamber to a plurality of air dispensing ducts communicating with the plenums on opposite sides of the conveyor for dispensing air onto opposite sides of the conveyor.
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