Bulk foodstuff dispenser

Details Bulk foodstuff dispenser Bulk foodstuff dispenser

2007-04-30

2010-11-16

Shaver, Kevin P (Department: 3754)

Dispensing

With discharge assistant

Rotary

C222S001000, C222S287000, C222S311000, C222S359000, C222S448000, C074S142000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07832598

ABSTRACT:
A bulk foodstuff dispenser for dispensing predetermined amounts of foodstuff from a hopper. An auger is driven by a handle capable of movement in two directions, while a clutch allows movement of the auger in only one direction. The forward movement of the handle causes the auger to rotate and move foodstuff forward to be dispensed. The forward movement of the handle is predetermined by setting a stopper, thereby regulating the amount of rotation of the auger and thus determining the portion of foodstuff to be dispensed. A spring returns the handle to its at rest position, so that the dispensing process may be repeated from the same handle position. Gears between the handle and the auger allow the handle to be pulled in a more ergonomically sound way.

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