Automated system for handling food products
US7858130B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G59/04
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method are provided for handling food products whereby stacked food products can be mechanically singulated or singulated product not on pitch can be dispensed individually at a regular pitch onto transport system carrying the food products to a subsequent process unit or units in an automated and essentially labor-free manner. The automated handling system may be used advantageously on stacks of pizza crusts, among other food product types.
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