System for agitating pouched products
US8177415B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 24, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F2101/06
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system and method for agitating pouched products traveling along a conveyor belt to facilitate heat transfer, blending, mixing and/or stirring of the contents thereof. An agitation station is located along the conveyor belt, and includes an agitator secured to one end of an arm, the arm being pivotally secured to the frame supporting the conveyor belt.
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