Gage plate alignment mechanism and method for a food slicer
US7832317B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/7647
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A food slicer is provided having a support member including a base portion and an upstanding portion integrally formed with the base portion. The upstanding portion includes a rotating cutting blade secured thereto for slicing food product and at least one motor positioned within the upstanding portion for rotating the cutting blade. The base portion includes a food product table slidably secured thereto and is movable across the cutting blade for holding product while it is being sliced by the cutting blade. An adjustable gage plate also is provided for determining the thickness of a food product to be sliced by the cutting blade along with an adjustable gage plate alignment mechanism connecting the upstanding portion to the gage plate at an upper portion of the gage plate.
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