Close tolerance food slicing apparatus, blade and method
US6267033A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/9403
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus device and method improved slicing of large food sticks, loaves and the like are provided. A slicing blade which may have a top flat surface or top flat land width along its cutting edge provides generally longitudinal forces on the food product being sliced, which forces are in a direction generally opposite to the direction through which the food products are fed through a slicing apparatus. The slicing blade includes a bottom primary bevel surface and typically steep primary angle for imparting angularly directed forces on the food products being sliced so as to throw the slices at a generally corresponding deposit angle. The invention is particularly important in improving handling of large luncheon meat sticks including non-frozen, high water content and reduced fat content luncheon meat sticks. Fast feed rates can be practiced without experiencing jamming, yields are increased, slice quality is made more consistent and repeatable, slicing line utilization is enhanced, and sanitary conditions are more easily maintained.
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