Linear actuator assisted knockout mechanism for a food patty forming machine
US8317506B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA22C7/0084
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A knockout mechanism for a food patty forming machine with one or more knockout cups for ejecting formed food from a cavity of a reciprocating mold plate. A rocker arm moves the knockout cup between a raised position and a knockout position. A linear actuator applies force to the knockout cup to move the knockout cup from the raised position to the knockout position. A spring also applies force on the rocker arm to move the knockout cup.
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