Self-cleaning conveyor system and method for handling produce
US6050391A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 2, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G45/22
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A conveyor system and method includes spraying equipment for sanitizing upper side and underside surfaces of a conveyor belt for handling produce. Water and chemical composition sprayed on the belt at prescribed pressures, and the temperature control of all applicable components significantly reduce microbe and contaminant concentrations on surfaces that contact the produce for the shelf life of produce that contacted sanitized surfaces of the conveyor system.
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