Abstract: A device for generating negative pressure by a pressurized fluid, which device comprises an inflow channel and an outflow channel and, for a pressurized fluid, an injection channel, the outlet of which is arranged at a distance from the inlet of the inflow channel. In the device, the inflow channel, the injection channel and the outflow channel are arranged along a common longitudinal center axis. The injection channel is arranged between the inflow channel and the outflow channel. By arranging the inflow channel, the injection channel and the outflow channel along a common longitudinal center axis, a favorable flow pattern is obtained, which preferably allows for efficient generation of a negative pressure at the inlet of the inflow channel by means of the pressurized fluid.

Abstract: A device and to a process which can be carried out using the device, for the production of fine particles from a liquid which solidifies upon cooling, in particular from liquid fat. The process has the advantage of producing fine particles of very small size, preferably with narrow size distribution. The device has the advantage that a solidifying liquid can be supplied at a temperature above its solidification temperature, without cooling gas leading to solidification of the liquid in the supply line, which cooling gas is used in the production of the particles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a housing having at least one current passage that is impervious to high pressure acting from the exterior, e.g. of at least 1000 bar, e.g. up to 8000 bar. The housing has a first housing part and a second housing part that by spaced-apart bearing surfaces that are facing one another, between which at least one insulator is arranged, with the at least one insulator imperviously encompass an inner volume. The housing is opened easily by spacing apart the first housing part from the second one. Generally, the housing parts are electrically insulated from one another by the insulator.

Abstract: A device for producing meat products includes an assembly formed from a plurality of walls maintainable in a fixed relationship to one another during a joining operation, surfaces of the plurality of walls defining work surfaces disposed to surround raw pieces of meat placed therein to be joined. A drive mechanism is configured to drive the assembly, which can form a cooking container such as a cooking box, along a first axis in a reciprocating movement of at least 10 mm along the first axis at frequency of at least 1 Hz and to drive the assembly along a second axis in a reciprocating movement of at least 10 mm along the second axis at frequency of at least 1 Hz, wherein the first axis and the second axis are angled with respect to each other, and the drive mechanism drives the assembly at different frequencies along the first and second axes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method that can be carried out using said device, for producing meat products using pieces of raw meat that are joined together and subsequently cooked and/or that absorb a liquid composition. The device has working surfaces that encompass an inner volume, at least one of said working surfaces having a drive for back-and-forth motion and for pressing the at least one working surface against pieces of raw meat situated in the inner volume that is encompassed by the working surfaces.

Abstract: The invention shows a food casing comprising a hose casing and cover plates terminally attached thereto in a liquid tight manner, which cover plates cover the terminal cross-sectional openings of the hose casing. At least one of the cover plates has a filling opening comprising a check valve, which is passable for food mass filled in the hose casing and blocks against the leakage of food mass out of the hose casing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a housing having at least one current passage that is impervious to high pressure acting from the exterior, e.g. of at least 1000 bar, e.g. up to 8000 bar. The housing has a first housing part and a second housing part that by spaced-apart bearing surfaces that are facing one another, between which at least one insulator is arranged, with the at least one insulator imperviously encompass an inner volume. The housing is opened easily by spacing apart the first housing part from the second one. Generally, the housing parts are electrically insulated from one another by the insulator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sound absorber comprising a housing with an inlet for connection with the exhaust gas line of a suction gripper, the housing comprising at least one elastic segment comprising at least one though hole, and also to a process of sound absorption for a suction gripper. The application of pressurized exhaust gas to the elastic segment leads to its expansion and to enlargement of the opening of the through hole. The expansion and/or the elasticity of the elastic segment in which the through hole is arranged, and the passing of the exhaust gas through the opened through hole in the elastic segment reduce the sound emitted along with the exhaust gas.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying masses onto foods and a process for producing coated foods that can be carried out thereby. A mass is applied onto foods using a flow channel at the inlet end of which a supply conduit for the mass is arranged, the mouth of which is fixed in a region which extends from a distance in front of the inlet end up to within the flow channel.

Abstract: The invention describes a suction gripper for elastic slices sticking to each other, such as slices of food. The suction gripper has a suction cup, to which reduced pressure is applied in a controlled manner. The suction gripper is characterized by a tube, which projects at least into the plane of the suction opening of the suction cup, optionally projects over the plane of the suction opening, and to which pressured gas may be applied.

Abstract: The invention shows a food casing comprising a hose casing and cover plates terminally attached thereto in a liquid tight manner, which cover plates cover the terminal cross-sectional openings of the hose casing. At least one of the cover plates has a filling opening comprising a check valve, which is passable for food mass filled in the hose casing and blocks against the leakage of food mass out of the hose casing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sound absorber comprising a housing with an inlet for connection with the exhaust gas line of a suction gripper, the housing comprising at least one elastic segment comprising at least one though hole, and also to a process of sound absorption for a suction gripper. The application of pressurized exhaust gas to the elastic segment leads to its expansion and to enlargement of the opening of the through hole. The expansion and/or the elasticity of the elastic segment in which the through hole is arranged, and the passing of the exhaust gas through the opened through hole in the elastic segment reduce the sound emitted along with the exhaust gas.

Abstract: The invention describes a suction gripper for elastic slices sticking to each other, such as slices of food. The suction gripper has a suction cup, to which reduced pressure is applied in a controlled manner. The suction gripper is characterized by a tube, which projects at least into the plane of the suction opening of the suction cup, optionally projects over the plane of the suction opening, and to which pressured gas may be applied.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method that can be carried out using said device, for producing meat products using pieces of raw meat that are joined together and subsequently cooked and/or that absorb a liquid composition. The device has working surfaces that encompass an inner volume, at least one of said working surfaces having a drive for back-and-forth motion and for pressing the at least one working surface against pieces of raw meat situated in the inner volume that is encompassed by the working surfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to a feed tank for use in a high-pressure system, said feed tank having a hollow space (3) for accommodating food items, a wall (1) and a temperature-control device (5). The invention further relates to a method for the simultaneous high-pressure and temperature treatment in a high-pressure tank.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device designed for the method for introducing food additives, in particular salt, into solid food, in particular raw or cooked meat. The device according to the invention and the method which can be carried out using said device are characterized in that the solid is introduced into solid food by means of a conveying device for accelerating the solid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for treating raw materials, comprising at least two spaced-apart electrodes, which electrodes are in contact with a controlled electrical energy source, wherein the electrodes are each formed by at least two electrically separated electrode segments of which each segment is electrically connected to the electrical energy source in a controlled manner and each electrode segment is connected to a measuring apparatus designed to determinate the electrical conductivity between electrode segments, wherein the electrical energy source is controlled by a control unit and the electrical energy source is controlled and is set up to respectively apply electrical energy at least to the two electrode segments between which the lowest electrical conductivity is determined.

Abstract: The invention relates to a feed tank for use in a high-pressure system, said feed tank having a hollow space (3) for accommodating food items, a wall (1) and a temperature-control device (5). The invention further relates to a method for the simultaneous high-pressure and temperature treatment in a high-pressure tank.

Abstract: A suction gripper has a driver that is a compressed-air source. The suction gripper has a suction opening opened up by a pipe section forming a suction section. At a distance from the suction opening, a convex surface is arranged spaced from the suction section by an annular outlet. The suction gripper has a central channel formed in a central well. The central channel has a first opening opened up by a convex surface around the central channel. The central channel adjacent to the convex surface has its smallest cross-section and from this broadens towards the second opening opposite the first opening. In a particular suction gripper, the annular outlet is formed by a section of the convex surface spaced radially from the longitudinal axis of the central channel and by a shoulder spaced axially thereto, which covers the convex surface at least in an annular region.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the preferably continuous packaging of products, in particular foods, with or without an already stabilized inherent shape such as fresh meat, meat products and sausage products, sausage meat emulsion or similar products by encasing them on all sides with single-layer or multilayer films that can be fed from the web. According to the invention flexible films that can be deformed without the action of heating and are self-resetting, are used as bottom web films, wherein the bottom web films are temporarily deformed by the action of pressure in order to form troughs for receiving product. The respective product is introduced as portions into the trough and fixed there, wherein it is fixed by a top web film or covering film, optionally supported by a restrainer.