Computerized bread splitter
US4876934A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 1987 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/364
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hydraulic splitter for cutting proofed dough pieces carried on a conveyor to form a chevron shaped pattern on the dough pieces. A manifold having multiple nozzles is movable along a guide rail by a timing belt driven by a stepping motor. The stepping motor is controlled by a computerized system in conjunction with a pan velocity sensor and a pan position sensor for initiating a cycle of operation and controlling movement of the manifold transversely of the conveyor. One of a plurality of stored programs is selected for controlling the shape of the pattern formed on the dough piece.
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