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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 28, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 21, 2008
Glenn Sandberg, New Lenox, IL (US);
Scott A. Lindee, Mokena, IL (US);
David Hansen, Orland Park, IL (US);
Salvatore Lamartino, Orland Park, IL (US);
Glenn Sandberg, New Lenox, IL (US);
Scott A. Lindee, Mokena, IL (US);
David Hansen, Orland Park, IL (US);
Salvatore Lamartino, Orland Park, IL (US);
Formax, Inc., Mokens, IL (US);
Abstract
An automated sequenced food article tray loading method and apparatus for a slicing machine where food articles can be loaded sequentially into designated and separated lanes of a lift tray and automatically sequentially assume a preload condition. Food article separation is maintained on the lift tray after the food articles are loaded. A food article sweep mechanism receives the food articles on the lift tray in their separated positions and transfers the food articles into the food article feed mechanism while maintaining the separated positions. The food article sweep mechanism is a substantially open structure without enclosing walls.