Apparatus and method for curled extrudate
US7883735B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C48/131
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for producing a substantially spiral shaped food product is disclosed herein. The apparatus includes a die defining a plurality of apertures disposed in a circle about a center. The apparatus also includes at least one cutting blade disposed for rotation about the center and operable to intermittently pass fully across each of the apertures during rotation. The apparatus also includes a plurality of slicing blades arranged for individual rotation about one of the plurality of apertures. The plurality of slicing blades are also arranged for continuous extension less than fully across the one aperture. The apparatus also includes a planetary coupling arrangement operably disposed to facilitate reciprocating rotation between the at least one cutting blade and the plurality of slicing blades.
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