Food positioning apparatus
US5630498A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 1995 |
| Grant date | May 20, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA21C9/081
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for positioning food components in a container that is moving along a conveyor. The apparatus has a paddle member and a link. The paddle member is movable between a first position within the container and a second position outside of the container. The paddle is also pivotable when moved between the first position and the second position. The paddle member is adapted to engage the food components and move the food components to a selected location in the container as the container moves along the conveyor. The link moves the paddle member between the first position and the second position and pivots the paddle member as the paddle member is moved between the first position and the second position.
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