Method and apparatus to pour fluid around fresh produce

Details Method and apparatus to pour fluid around fresh produce Method and apparatus to pour fluid around fresh produce

1995-02-07

1996-11-19

Joyce, Harold

Ventilation

Storage area for perishables

Harvested crop ventilation

34213, 34215, 34219, 454903, F26B 2102

Patent

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055757146

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for providing a stream of fluid around fresh produce, which produce is stored in containers provided with openings in the sides. A consecutive row of a multiplicity of such containers is arranged along a wall some distance from the latter, in such a way that an interspace is formed between the wall and the row. At least one bag which extends along at least one edge of the row is inflated in the interspace by feeding a fluid to the bag, in such a way that the bag produces a seal against the wall on one side and against the row on the other. The fluid fed to the bag flows via outflow openings made in the bag into the interspace and builds up an elevated pressure here. The fluid then flows from the interspace, via the openings in the sides of the container, around the fresh produce. The invention can be used in particular in storage rooms in which rows of containers containing fresh produce can be arranged along opposing side walls. It is particularly advantageous if the inflatable bag, when inflated, is able to form a ring-shaped seal enclosing the interspace on all sides.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2079304 (1937-05-01), Polderman
patent: 4934255 (1990-06-01), McDonnell et al.
patent: 5074058 (1991-12-01), Handl et al.
patent: 5475926 (1995-12-01), Bolkestein et al.

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