Multi-Type Food Slicing Device Weight Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing food processing devices struggle to accurately control the weight and composition of multi-type portions, leading to inaccuracies in the final product due to tolerances in the weight of partial portions produced by individual slicing machines.
Innovation Solution
A food processing device comprising at least two slicing devices with sensor assemblies to determine properties like weight, density, and volume, and a control device that adjusts the operation of the slicing devices to achieve precise weight adjustments of partial portions, allowing for accurate combination into multi-type portions. This includes synchronizing slicing operations and using buffering devices to ensure precise alignment and combination of partial portions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple slicing devices are used to produce multi-type portions, then productivity is improved, but manufacturing precision deteriorates due to accumulating weight tolerances
Solution Approach 1:
The system measures the actual weight of each partial portion produced by slicing devices and uses this feedback information to control subsequent slicing operations. The control device adjusts slicing parameters based on measured weights to compensate for tolerances and achieve accurate target weights in multi-type portions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes slicing parameters such as slice thickness and number of slices based on measured properties of partial portions. By adjusting these parameters in real-time, the system compensates for weight variations and ensures accurate final portion weights despite using multiple slicing devices.
2Manufacturing precision
If sensor assemblies measure properties of partial portions, then manufacturing precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces complex mechanical weight adjustment mechanisms with sensor-based measurement and electronic control. Instead of using complex mechanical systems to precisely control weights, the patent uses sensors to measure partial portion properties and electronically controls slicing parameters to achieve the desired weight accuracy.
3Productivity
If slicing operations are synchronized, then productivity is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to coordination requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses automatic control devices that autonomously coordinate the slicing operations of multiple devices based on measured properties of partial portions. The control system self-regulates the synchronization without requiring manual intervention or complex operator coordination, maintaining ease of operation while achieving high productivity.
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a method and device for processing food. The device comprises at least two food slicing devices adapted to each produce partial portions, and a combination device disposed downstream of each food slicing device to combine the partial portions to a multi-type portion. A sensor assembly may be provided to determine at least one property of the partial portions, wherein a control device is provided to control the operation of the food slicing devices based on the properties of the respective partial portions to adjust the weight of the partial portions. A control device is alternatively provided to synchronize the timing of the slicing operation of the food slicing devices. A buffering device is alternatively provided between at least one food slicing device and the combination device to retain and release partial portions based on a control signal from a control device.