Apparatus for stacking, singulating, and dispensing pliable food products and methods therefor
US9999229B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/1718
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for handling food products comprises an alignment trough disposed at an incline for holding a stack of the food products at an incline. The alignment trough defines a portion of a passage upon which the food products travel. The stack defines a bottom food product. At least one movable member extends into the passage to control the separation of the bottom food product from the remainder of the stack by moving to provide clearance fro the food product to pass.
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