Food-stuff physical characteristic sorting apparatus and method
US6976591B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB07B13/11
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A foodstuff seed sorting endless belt conveyor apparatus for sorting out premium quality seeds from a seed mixture having both premium and inferior grade seeds on the basis of seed physical characteristics develops an orbital motion that is superimposed upon the normal longitudinal motion of the apparatus endless belt to thereby increase sorting selectivity, efficiency, and rates of product throughput.
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