Filling device for food cans
US5653092A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B3/32
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to a machine to ensure that the amount of food product in a can meets the volume and weight standards without altering the natural characteristics of the product necessary for the market. The invention encompasses a combination of scrapers or sweepers and a primary pocket turret assembly and including a rotating cylinder body having sweeper blades positioned thereon in a helical form so the amount of food product in associated cavities in the rotating table meets weight, volume, and product appearance standards. In addition, pneumatic cylinders and cam-driven cylinders from below compress the product in the device prior to the final leveling accomplished by the rotating helical sweepers.
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