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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 30, 2018
Filed:
Mar. 20, 2013
Marel France, Baud, FR;
Jacques Le Paih, Plumeliau, FR;
Adrianus Van Den Nieuwelaar, Gemert, NL;
Sigebertus Meggelaars, Eindhoven, NL;
Yohann Pierre, Kervignac, FR;
MAREL FRANCE, Baud, FR;
Abstract
The invention relates to a method and a device for the production of portions from at least one continuous strand of a food product, in particular for the production of meatballs. The machine comprises: an extrusion device which can deliver a continuous strand in a vertical direction, and a portioning device that includes at least one cutting system. The cutting system comprises cutting elements () which can be moved transversely to the vertical direction between an open position, in which the strand passes between the cutting elements, and a closed position for cutting the strand and forming portions of the food product. In addition, each cutting system comprises ejection means () for ejecting the forming portions downwards from the cutting elements. The ejection means include at least one lower channel () that is fluidly connected to a compressed fluid such that compressed fluid can be injected into the lower channel when the lower channel is in a closed position. The lower channel is formed in a body of the corresponding cutting element.