Abstract: A system for producing and transporting portions of food includes a filling machine for continuously transporting a stream of food, a separating device for dividing portions from the transported food stream, and a transport device for delivering the portions to a subsequent processing device. To prevent fluctuations in portion size and weight, the system further includes a sensor unit for generating a portion request signal in response to a portion request from the subsequent processing device. The sensor unit outputs the portion request signal to the filling machine, which is designed to control the continuous transportation of the food stream using the portion request signal. The system is operable to synchronize the entire line, including the filling machine, the separating device, the transport device, and the subsequent processing device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 18, 2010
Date of Patent:
October 22, 2013
Assignee:
VEMAG Mashinenbau GmbH
Inventors:
Tobias Kiel, Dieter Meier, Christian Carstens, Uwe Aldag