US3668821A
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Cutting and wrapping machine
Assignee: Benson Equipment Co Inc
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Filing: 1970-06-02
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Granted: 1972-06-13
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Expires: 1990-06-02
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to an apparatus for wrapping shingled meat products with paper and then cutting the wrapped product in predetermined lengths. The shingled meat product is fed between two layers of wrapping paper and is then fed through a cutting mechanism which periodically moves at the speed of the fed paper and meat. A reciprocating blade on the cutting mechanism slices through the paper and meat at predetermined intervals leaving an individually wrapped portion ready to be stored or transported.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest J Benson
- 👤 Charles G Fischer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:40
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B25/00; B65B25/06; B65B25/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/202; Y10T83/2033; Y10T83/2037; Y10T83/465; Y10T83/4757; Y10T83/4763
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
An apparatus for cutting product into predetermined lengths comprising first conveyor means adapted to carry the product at a desired speed, a second conveyor means spaced from said first means, and adapted to receive product from said first conveyor means, cutting means at least partially positioned between said first and second conveyor means, said cutting means having supporting means for supporting the product as it passes from the first conveyor means to the second conveyor means, means to periodically move said cutting means in the direction of movement of said product and at substantially the speed of the product, said cutting means having a cutting blade and actuating means to move said blade through said product while said cutting means is moving with the product, means to apply at least one layer of wrapping material to one side of the product as it transits said first conveyor means, and automatic feed means to continuously supply the wrapping material to the product, said feed means including tension responsive means to detect an insufficient supply of wrapping material and a motor driven supply spool storing said wrapping material, said tension responsive means serving to actuate said motor driven supply spool upon detecting an insufficient supply of wrapping material.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
206 words
An apparatus for cutting product into predetermined lengths comprising first conveyor means adapted to carry the product at a desired speed, a second conveyor means spaced from said first means, and adapted to receive product from said first conveyor means, cutting means at least partially positioned between said first and second conveyor means, said cutting means having supporting means for supporting the product as it passes from the first conveyor means to the second conveyor means, means to periodically move said cutting means in the direction of movement of said product and at substantially the speed of the product, said cutting means having a cutting blade and actuating means to move said blade through said product while said cutting means is moving with the product, means to apply at least one layer of wrapping material to one side of the product as it transits said first conveyor means, and automatic feed means to continuously supply the wrapping material to the product, said feed means including tension responsive means to detect an insufficient supply of wrapping material and a motor driven supply spool storing said wrapping material, said tension responsive means serving to actuate said motor driven supply spool upon detecting an insufficient supply of wrapping material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
114 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1 further comprising guide means on which said cutting means is mounted for reciprocating movement, said means to move said cutting means including a cam which is periodically actuated to move said cutting means on said guide means and spring return means on said guide means to return said cutting means following movement by said cam, said blade being mounted for vertical reciprocation to effect said cutting, and said actuating means comprising a ram for effecting said reciprocation of said blade in response to timing signals provided thereto, and further including second cam means timed in accordance with the advance of said product, for providing said timing signals.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 2 in which said blade is serrated and angled with respect to the product so that the product is cut initially at one edge thereof, said serrations causing perforations in said product from which perforations the cutting progresses.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
202 words
An apparatus for cutting product into predetermined lengths comprising first conveyor means adapted to carry the product at a desired speed, a second conveyor means spaced from said firSt means, and adapted to receive product from said first conveyor means, cutting means at least partially positioned between said first and second conveyor means, said cutting means having supporting means for supporting the product as it passes from the first conveyor means to the second conveyor means, means to periodically move said cutting means in the direction of movement of said product and at substantially the speed of the product, said cutting means having a cutting blade and actuating means to move said blade through said product while said cutting means is moving with the product, means to apply layers of wrapping material to two sides of the product as it transits said first conveyor means, and automatic feed means to continuously supply the wrapping material to the product, said feed means including tension responsive means to detect an insufficient supply of wrapping material and motor driven supply spools storing said wrapping material, said tension responsive means serving to actuate said motor driven supply stools upon detecting an insufficient supply of wrapping material.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
202 words
An apparatus for cutting product into predetermined lengths comprising first conveyor means adapted to carry the product at a desired speed, a second conveyor means spaced from said firSt means, and adapted to receive product from said first conveyor means, cutting means at least partially positioned between said first and second conveyor means, said cutting means having supporting means for supporting the product as it passes from the first conveyor means to the second conveyor means, means to periodically move said cutting means in the direction of movement of said product and at substantially the speed of the product, said cutting means having a cutting blade and actuating means to move said blade through said product while said cutting means is moving with the product, means to apply layers of wrapping material to two sides of the product as it transits said first conveyor means, and automatic feed means to continuously supply the wrapping material to the product, said feed means including tension responsive means to detect an insufficient supply of wrapping material and motor driven supply spools storing said wrapping material, said tension responsive means serving to actuate said motor driven supply stools upon detecting an insufficient supply of wrapping material.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
186 words
An apparatus for cutting product into predetermined lengths comprising first conveyor means adapted to carry the product at a desired speed, a second conveyor means spaced from said first means, and adapted to receive product from said first conveyor means, cutting means at least partially positioned between said first and second conveyor means, said cutting means having supporting means for supporting the product as it passes from the first conveyor means to the second conveyor means, means to periodically move said cutting means in the direction of movement of said product and at substantially the speed of the product, said cutting means having a cutting blade and actuating means to move said blade through said product while said cutting means is moving with the product, means to apply layers of wrapping material to two sides of the product as it transits said first conveyor means, and means to feed the product to the first conveyor means in a shingled array, said wrapping material being applied to both sides of said shingled array and means to compress said wrapping material and product prior to it being cut.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
186 words
An apparatus for cutting product into predetermined lengths comprising first conveyor means adapted to carry the product at a desired speed, a second conveyor means spaced from said first means, and adapted to receive product from said first conveyor means, cutting means at least partially positioned between said first and second conveyor means, said cutting means having supporting means for supporting the product as it passes from the first conveyor means to the second conveyor means, means to periodically move said cutting means in the direction of movement of said product and at substantially the speed of the product, said cutting means having a cutting blade and actuating means to move said blade through said product while said cutting means is moving with the product, means to apply layers of wrapping material to two sides of the product as it transits said first conveyor means, and means to feed the product to the first conveyor means in a shingled array, said wrapping material being applied to both sides of said shingled array and means to compress said wrapping material and product prior to it being cut.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 3 in which said cutting blade acts in conjunction with said supporting means so as to cut said product in a scissor-like action.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-06-13 | 1975-12-13 | 1976-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-13 | 1979-12-13 | 1980-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-13 | 1983-12-13 | 1984-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |