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Food processing apparatus

Inactive Publication Date: 2004-04-15
LYCO MFG
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This separate frame construction results in considerable cost.

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[0019] Referring to FIG. 1, the general organization of the improved blancher includes the generally U-shaped in cross-section tank 10, the cover 11 extending co-extensively with the tank 10, two end plates 12 and 13 with integral legs. As shown in FIG. 2, the cover 11 can be raised and thus separated from the tank by means of the hydraulic or electric cylinders 16 located at each corner of the blancher and connected between the end plates 12 and 13.

[0020] Plates 12 and 13 are similarly formed and have a main portion 17 (FIG. 3) and a lower leg portion 18.

[0021] The end plates 12 and 13 with integral legs are fabricated from heavy sheet steel of a thickness, for example, 3 / 8 of an inch.

[0022] As shown clearly in FIG. 2, the end plates 12 and 13 have a series of precisely located holes formed therein by being cut on a CNC laser machine simultaneously with the cutting of the end plate itself. These end plates are the main structural support for the blancher and result in considerable ...

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A frameless food blancher has a steel tank of generally U-shaped, transverse cross sectional shape and also has an open top with opposite sides. The opposite sides each have an upper edge bent inwardly and downwardly to form an upwardly facing water trough. A rigidifying steel member co-extensive in length with the trough is welded to it, and is also welded to the outer side of the tank. The trough and member form a cross section shape of triangular-box-cross-section and act to rigidify the sides. The blancher has opposite ends and an end plate is fabricated from sheet steel and has a main portion welded to each of the opposite ends of the tank. These plates also each having a leg portion integral with the main portion for supporting the blancher. The end plates are formed by being cut by a CNC laser machine which simultaneously forms a series of holes extending through the end plate. A method of manufacturing the steel end plate for a food blancher, the end plate has a main portion for being welded to a tank end and an integral leg portion extending from the main portion. The method is accomplished by providing a steel sheet and automatically cutting out the main portion and the integral leg portion, and also substantially simultaneously locating and cutting holes in the end portion, all cutting being done automatically by a CNC laser machine

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[0001] This invention relates to apparatus for processing food in general and in particular to apparatus for heating food products within a water bath.BACKROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002] In the apparatus of the type to which the present invention pertains, it is necessary to produce a blancher at a minimum cost and of simplified design.[0003] Prior art blanchers utilize a separate frame for supporting the tank of the blancher which may include a framework welded together and including legs in the frame for supporting the main portion of the blancher. Such blanchers are shown in U.S. Pat. No. 5,429,041, issued Jul. 4, 1995 to Zittel; U.S. Pat. No. 5,592,869, issued Jan. 14, 1997 to Zittel; U.S. Pat. No. 5,133,249, issued Jul. 28, 1992 to Zittel; and U.S. Pat. No. 4,942,810, issued Jul. 24, 1990 to Zittel and Robbins et al.[0004] The prior art including the above patents utilize a separate framework which is welded together and then the tank itself is assembled into this framework. This ...

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IPC IPC(8): A23B7/06A23N12/04
CPCA23N12/04A23B7/06
Inventor ZITTEL, DAVID R.MAUPIN, DANIEL D.
Owner LYCO MFG