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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 18, 1980
Filed:
Nov. 09, 1978
Gerald J Orlowski, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Rodney D Wicklund, Denver, CO (US);
Richard D Sandlas, Littleton, CO (US);
Walter W Weibler, Arvada, CO (US);
Armour and Company, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Abstract
An improved molding apparatus is provided for forming patties from an agglomerable edible material, particularly meat in frozen flake cut form. The apparatus includes a rotating turret with a plurality of mold cavities and reciprocable pistons. The turret rotates between a feed station where the edible material is fed upwardly under pressure into the mold cavities and a discharge station where the formed patties are ejected and separated by a continuous cut-off band. An improved cut-off band is also provided in which the band is disposed at a slight angle to facilitate its entry into the interfaces between the bottom surfaces of the pistons and the formed patties. The leading corners of the pistons are chamfered to receive the blade. The band is looped between a pair of pulleys on adjustable supports for providing the desired inclination of the band. Scrapers and spray nozzles are provided to maintain the cleanliness of the band and the pulley grooves.