Adjustable antilip system for a patty forming machine
US8701551B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA22C7/0084
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An antilip system for a food patty forming apparatus of the type having a reciprocating mold plate with at least one cavity. The system uses an adjustable escape passage to relieve pressure within a mold plate cavity. The system comprises a breather plate with antilip holes, a passage plate with antilip holes, and an adjusting bar movable between a full open position, a full closed position, and a plurality of intermediate positions. The passage plate also has a passage recycle channel for returning relieved materials to a hopper.
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