Food product package chiller for dissipating packaging heat

Details Food product package chiller for dissipating packaging heat Food product package chiller for dissipating packaging heat

1997-03-10

1999-11-30

Tapolcai, William E.

Refrigeration

Liquid contacting discrete commodity

With article conveyer or transporter

134 68, 134131, F25D 1702

Patent

active

059921730

ABSTRACT:
A food product package chiller is disclosed that dissipates heat generated in the packaging process so that there is a reduction of heat imparted to the food product. In particular, when the present invention is applied to, e.g., heat shrink vacuum sealed packages of raw meat or fish, it is useful in: (a) reducing fluid buildup in the packages; (b) extending the shelf life of the enclosed food product; and (c) reducing the number of packages with leaks, wherein the reduction of heat from the packaging induces a stiffening of the packaging. In one embodiment, the chiller of the present invention cools package surfaces of meat products to just above freezing in a coolant dispensing chamber and subsequently removes any residual coolant from the package surfaces in a second chamber.

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