Semi-continuous meat press method and apparatus

Details Semi-continuous meat press method and apparatus Semi-continuous meat press method and apparatus

2006-01-23

2009-08-25

Price, Thomas (Department: 3643)

Butchering

Tenderizers

Reexamination Certificate

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07578732

ABSTRACT:
A semi-continuous meat press includes a frame supporting an upper press pad and a lower press pad, positioned adjacent one another to define an open position and a closed position, the closed position having a selectable, adjustable gap between the pads. Upper and lower flexible belts are interposed between the upper and lower press pads, and serve to convey meat pieces between the press pads for the pressing step. The upper and lower press pads and upper and lower flexible belts are urged together by hydraulic cylinders through a four bar mechanical linkage. The press pads are made of a soft pliable plastic material to allow the meat pieces to sink into the pads and provide space for the pliable plastic material to move around and envelop the thick parts of the meat pieces.

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