Thermal measuring and testing – Temperature measurement – Combined with diverse art device
Patent
1990-09-27
1992-01-21
Yasich, Daniel M.
Thermal measuring and testing
Temperature measurement
Combined with diverse art device
7386391, 452177, 901 41, G01K 114, B25J 1100
Patent
active
050823736
ABSTRACT:
An automated apparatus for gripping and probing food products is provided, so as to test the products while they are moving on a conveyor. The apparatus has a pair of jaws, which move forward and close when the food product is detected in the appropriate position, so as to grip the product between the faces of the jaws. While so gripped, a probe moves forward to penetrate and test the product, e.g. for temperature, pH, conductivity etc. Then the sequence of operations is reversed, withdrawing the probe, releasing and withdrawing the jaws, so that the product can move on and the apparatus is positioned to grip and test the next food item moving down the conveyor. The apparatus is particularly well suited for testing suspended meat products.
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Hall Mark R.
Kroeger Edward
Rohde Larry A.
Sutherland Joyce E.
Canada Packers Inc.
Yasich Daniel M.
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