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Apparatus and method for cutting slabs from a frozen fish block

US5125305A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 1990
Grant dateJun 30, 1992
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/754
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosed apparatus includes a magazine for containing a plurality of frozen blocks of fish therein, the lower surfaces of the blocks resting on a table that is vertically adjustable relative to a reciprocable blade. A pusher unit is provided for each of the plurality of blocks, the pusher units ejecting the cut slabs each time the blade is retracted after completing a cutting stroke. During the cutting stroke the blocks are securely clamped.

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