Automated process for counting and filling containers with meat and poultry products
US7555880B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B43/54
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for delivering desired counts of products to containers. The apparatus includes a conveyor for moving discrete product portions along a path of travel. A force detecting device located along the path of travel measures force applied to the force detecting device. A counter adds one to a product count each time a force in a product identifying range is measured. A directing structure directs the product portions into a first container until the product count reaches a desired container count and directs the product portions into a second container after the product count reaches the desired container count.
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