Abstract

A cutting device includes a tool drive, cutting tool having first and second connecting parts respectively connected to first and second followers, and guiding device, including a first guiding unit with first and second guiding modules. The first guiding module includes first and second guiding wheels, which are held each by related bearing devices rotatable in a guiding plane, peripherally adjacent to each other at a first transfer position, include an outwardly open receiving opening suitable for receiving the first follower, rotatable by the tool drive in opposite directions with the same angular velocity, and arranged so that their receiving openings lie opposite one another at the first transfer position after each revolution, so that the first follower is transferable alternately from one receiving opening into the other at the first transfer position and is further guidable alternately along the periphery of the first or second guiding wheel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 7/26 - Means for mounting or adjusting the cutting memberMeans for adjusting the stroke of the cutting member
• B26D 7/08 - Means for treating work or cutting member to facilitate cutting
• B26D 1/547 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a wire-like cutting member
• B26D 1/45 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member the movement of which is not covered by any preceding group

Abstract

The cutting device (100) comprises a tool drive (3), a cutting tool (2) having a first connecting part (21), which is connected to a first follower (118), and having a second connecting part (22), which is connected to a second follower (128), and a guiding device (1), which comprises a first guiding unit (1A) with a first guiding module (11A) and a second guiding module (12A), with which the first follower (118) is held displaceable along a first guideway and the second follower (128) is held displaceable along a second guideway. According to the invention the first guiding module (11A) comprises a first guiding wheel (111) and a second guiding wheel (112), a)which are held each by related bearing devices (7) rotatable in a guiding plane;b)which are peripherally adjacent to each other at a first transfer position (T1);c)which each comprise an outwardly open receiving opening (1110, 1120), which is suitable for receiving the first follower (118);d)which are rotatable by the tool drive (3) in opposite directions with the same angular velocity; ande)which are arranged in such a way that their receiving openings (1110, 1120) lie opposite one another at the first transfer position (T1) after each revolution, so that the first follower (118) is transferable alternately from one receiving opening (1110) into the other receiving opening (1120) at the first transfer position (T1) and is further guidable alternately along the periphery of the first guiding wheel (111) or of the second guiding wheel (112).

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 1/45 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member the movement of which is not covered by any preceding group
• B26D 1/547 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a wire-like cutting member

Abstract

The cutting device (100) comprises a tool drive (3), a cutting tool (2) having a first connection part (21), which is connected to a first driver (118), and having a second connection part (22), which is connected to a second driver (128), and a guide device (1), which has a first guide unit (1A) with a first guide module (11A) and a second guide module (12A), by means of which the first driver (118) is held so as to be displaceable along a first guide path, and the second driver (128) is held so as to be displaceable along a second guide path. According to the invention, the first guide module (11A) has two guide wheels (111, 112) that are held so as to be rotatable in a guide plane by bearing devices (7), peripherally adjoin one another at a first transfer position (T1), each peripherally have an outwardly open receiving opening (1110, 1120) that is suitable for receiving the first driver (118), are rotatable in opposite directions at the same angular speed by the tool drive (3), and are arranged in such a way that the receiving openings (1110, 1120) thereof are located opposite one another at the first transfer position (T1) after each revolution, such that the first driver (118) is able to be transferred alternately from one receiving opening to the other (1110; 1120) in each case at the first transfer position (T1) and is able to be alternately guided onward along the periphery of the first guide wheel (111) or of the second guide wheel (112).

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 1/45 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member the movement of which is not covered by any preceding group
• B26D 1/547 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a wire-like cutting member
• B26D 5/08 - Means for actuating the cutting member to effect the cut
• B26D 7/26 - Means for mounting or adjusting the cutting memberMeans for adjusting the stroke of the cutting member
• B26D 7/08 - Means for treating work or cutting member to facilitate cutting
• B26D 7/01 - Means for holding or positioning work

Abstract

A device includes a blade, which is movable within an associated working space for cutting product units, and a conveying device in which the product units can be individually conveyed into the working space of the blade. The conveying device includes at least one two-part conveying channel associated with the blade, in which on one side first conveyor elements and on the other side second conveyor elements are guided, which are assigned to one another in pairs and which have each a recess for partially receiving a separated product unit. The sides of the first and second conveyor elements, which are facing one another, delimit therebetween the free working space, so that the blade is guidable within the working space partially or completely through the product units held in the first and second conveyor elements which correspond to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 1/45 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member the movement of which is not covered by any preceding group
• B26D 7/06 - Arrangements for feeding or delivering work of other than sheet, web, or filamentary form
• A23N 5/00 - Machines for hulling, husking, or cracking nuts
• B26D 1/553 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a wire-like cutting member with a plurality of wire-like cutting members
• B26D 7/08 - Means for treating work or cutting member to facilitate cutting
• B26D 3/30 - Halving devices, e.g. for halving buns

Abstract

The device (1) comprises at least one cutting unit (11), which is movable within an associated work space (10) in order to machine product units (8), and a conveying device (5), in which the product units (8) are able to be conveyed separately into the work space (10) of the cutting unit (11). According to the invention, the conveying device (5) has at least one two-part conveying channel (51A; 51B), in which first conveying elements (511A, 512A) on one side and second conveying elements (511B, 512B) on the other side are connected, in a manner assigned to one another in pairs, to a one-part or two-part conveying means (584A, 584B), the first conveying elements (511A, 512A) and the second conveying elements (511B, 512B) comprise receiving parts (518) that are each provided with a cutout (50), the latter being provided to partially receive one of the separate product units (8), and the mutually facing sides of the first and second conveying elements (511A, 512A; 511B, 512B) bound the exposed work space (500) therebetween, such that the cutting unit (11) is able to be guided partially or entirely, within the work space (500), into or through the product units (8) held, on both sides of the work space (500), in the mutually assigned first and second conveying elements (511A, 512A; 511B, 512B).

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 3/30 - Halving devices, e.g. for halving buns
• B26D 7/06 - Arrangements for feeding or delivering work of other than sheet, web, or filamentary form

Abstract

The device (1) comprises a blade (11), which is movable within an associated working space (500) for cutting product units (8), and a conveying device (5) in which the product units (8) can be individually conveyed into the working space (500) of the blade (11). According to the invention the conveying device (5) comprises at least one two-part conveying channel (51A; 51B) associated with the blade (11), in which on one side first conveyor elements (511A, 512A) and on the other side second conveyor elements (511B, 512B) are guided, which are assigned to one another in pairs and which have each a recess (5180) provided for partially receiving a separated product unit (8).The sides of the first and second conveyor elements (511A, 512A; 511B, 5128), which are facing one another, delimit therebetween the free working space (500), so that the blade (11) is guidable within the working space (500) partially or completely through the product units (8) held in the first and second conveyor elements (511A, 512A; 511B, 512B) which correspond to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 3/30 - Halving devices, e.g. for halving buns
• A23N 5/00 - Machines for hulling, husking, or cracking nuts
• B26D 1/00 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor
• B26D 1/45 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member the movement of which is not covered by any preceding group
• B26D 1/553 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a wire-like cutting member with a plurality of wire-like cutting members
• B26D 1/58 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which travels with the work, i.e. flying cutter and is mounted on a movable arm or the like
• B26D 7/06 - Arrangements for feeding or delivering work of other than sheet, web, or filamentary form
• B26D 7/08 - Means for treating work or cutting member to facilitate cutting

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) comprising at least one blade (11) which can be moved within a working area (500) for cutting product units (8) and a conveyor device (5) in which the product units (8) can be conveyed individually into the working area (500) of the blade (11). According to the invention, the conveyor device (5) has at least one two-part conveyor channel (51A; 51B) which is paired with the blade (11) and in which first conveyor elements (511A, 512A) are guided on one side and second conveyor elements (511B, 512B) are guided on the other side, said conveyor elements being associated with one another in pairs. The first and second conveyor elements (511A, 512A; 511B, 512B) have a respective recess (5180) which is provided for partly receiving an individualized food product (8), and the mutually facing sides of the first and second conveyor elements (511A, 512A; 511B, 512B) delimit the working area (500) which lies freely therebetween such that the blade (11) can be guided within the working area (500) completely or partly into or through product units (8) being held on both sides of the working area (500) in the mutually corresponding first and second conveyor elements (511A, 512A; 511B, 512B).

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 3/30 - Halving devices, e.g. for halving buns
• B26D 7/06 - Arrangements for feeding or delivering work of other than sheet, web, or filamentary form
• B26D 1/553 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a wire-like cutting member with a plurality of wire-like cutting members
• B26D 1/58 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which travels with the work, i.e. flying cutter and is mounted on a movable arm or the like
• A23N 5/00 - Machines for hulling, husking, or cracking nuts
• B26D 1/45 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member the movement of which is not covered by any preceding group
• B26D 7/08 - Means for treating work or cutting member to facilitate cutting
• B26D 1/00 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor

Abstract

The device, which serves for processing, particularly for cutting and diffusing at least one product, particularly a food product, includes at least one blade that is connectable via at least one coupling member and an energy converter to an ultrasound source and that is fastened to a blade holder, which is connected to a drive device that is held by a framework. According to the invention the drive device includes a plurality of actuators, which are connected each on one side via a first rotary joint to the blade holder and on another side via a second rotary joint in such a way to the framework that the blade holder is held by the actuators alone and is displaceable and optionally turnable within a volume of operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 5/12 - Fluid-pressure means
• B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
• B26D 5/08 - Means for actuating the cutting member to effect the cut
• B26D 7/08 - Means for treating work or cutting member to facilitate cutting

Abstract

The method serves for operating a cutting device, which is designed for cutting a process material, particularly foodstuff and which has at least one blade, which is driven by a drive device and to which ultrasonic energy is supplied from a ultrasound unit via at least one energy converter and a coupling element. A control unit is provided, which controls the ultrasound unit in such a way, that the frequency of the ultrasonic energy which is supplied to the blade via only one coupling element is keyed between at least a first and a second operating frequency or that the ultrasonic energy is supplied to the blade via a first coupling element with a first operating frequency and via a second coupling element with a second operating frequency, which frequencies are fixed or keyed between at least two operating frequencies.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 7/08 - Means for treating work or cutting member to facilitate cutting
• B26D 3/16 - Cutting rods or tubes transversely
• B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
• B26D 1/06 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a linearly-movable cutting member wherein the cutting member reciprocates
• B26D 1/08 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a linearly-movable cutting member wherein the cutting member reciprocates of the guillotine type
• B26D 1/09 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a linearly-movable cutting member wherein the cutting member reciprocates of the guillotine type with a plurality of cutting members

Abstract

The device (1), which serves for processing, in particular cutting and spraying, at least one processable product, in particular a foodstuff (8), comprises at least one blade (11) which can be connected to an ultrasound source via at least one coupling element (12) and an energy converter (13) and is fastened to a blade holder (2) which is connected to a drive device (4) held by a framework (6). According to the invention, the drive device (4) comprises a plurality of actuators (41,…, 46) which, on the one hand, are in each case connected to the blade holder (2) via a first rotary joint (31;…; 37) and which, on the other hand, are in each case connected to the framework via a second rotary joint (51;…; 57) in such a way that the blade holder (2) is held by the actuators (41,…, 46) alone and is displaceable and, if appropriate, rotatable within a work volume.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 5/08 - Means for actuating the cutting member to effect the cut
• B26D 5/12 - Fluid-pressure means
• B26D 7/08 - Means for treating work or cutting member to facilitate cutting

Abstract

The device (1), which serves for processing, particularly for cutting and diffusing at least one product, particularly a food product (8), comprises at least one blade (11) that is connectable via at least one coupling member (12) and an energy converter (13) to an ultrasound source and that is fastened to a blade holder (2), which is connected to a drive device (4) that is held by a framework (6). According to the invention the drive device (4) comprises a plurality of actuators (41, ..., 46), which are connected each on one side via a first rotary joint (31; ...; 37) to the blade holder (2) and on another side via a second rotary joint (51; ...; 57) in such a way to the framework (6) that the blade holder (2) is held by the actuators (41, ..., 46) alone and is displaceable and optionally turnable within a volume of operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 5/08 - Means for actuating the cutting member to effect the cut
• B26D 5/12 - Fluid-pressure means
• B26D 7/08 - Means for treating work or cutting member to facilitate cutting

Abstract

The hand tool (10) comprises a tool part (1), which is retained in a preferably hollow cylindrical housing body (21) of a housing part (2) and which comprises an ultrasonic transducer (15), which has at least one piezoelectric element (154) and which is used to output ultrasound energy to a blade (11) provided on the tool part (1). According to the invention, a plurality of piezoelectric elements (154) separated from each other by contact elements (155) are provided, which piezoelectric elements each have a transfer opening (1541), through which a transducer rod (151) is fed, which is connected integrally or directly or indirectly to a coupling rod (12), which is connected integrally to the blade (11), and a pressing element (152) connected to the transducer rod (151) is provided, which pressing element presses the piezoelectric elements (154) against a stop surface (A) of an element connected directly or indirectly to the coupling rod (12) and mechanically couples the piezoelectric elements to the coupling rod (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 7/08 - Means for treating work or cutting member to facilitate cutting
• B26D 5/08 - Means for actuating the cutting member to effect the cut
• B26B 7/00 - Hand knives with reciprocating motor-driven blades

Abstract

The hand tool (10) comprises a tool part (1), which is retained in a preferably hollow cylindrical housing body (21) of a housing part (2) and which comprises an ultrasonic transducer (15), which has at least one piezoelectric element (154) and which is used to output ultrasound energy to a blade (11) provided on the tool part (1). According to the invention, a plurality of piezoelectric elements (154) separated from each other by contact elements (155) are provided, which piezoelectric elements each have a transfer opening (1541), through which a transducer rod (151) is fed, which is connected integrally or directly or indirectly to a coupling rod (12), which is connected integrally to the blade (11), and a pressing element (152) connected to the transducer rod (151) is provided, which pressing element presses the piezoelectric elements (154) against a stop surface (A) of an element connected directly or indirectly to the coupling rod (12) and mechanically couples the piezoelectric elements to the coupling rod (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 7/08 - Means for treating work or cutting member to facilitate cutting
• B26B 7/00 - Hand knives with reciprocating motor-driven blades
• B26D 5/08 - Means for actuating the cutting member to effect the cut

Abstract

The method serves for operating a cutting device (1), which is intended for cutting a process material, in particular a food (8), and which has at least one blade (11), which is driven by a drive device (12) and to which ultrasonic energy is supplied from an ultrasound unit (4) by way of at least one energy converter (13) and a coupling element (15). The invention provides a control unit (6), which controls the ultrasound unit (4) in such a way that the frequency of the ultrasound energy supplied to the blade (11) by way of only one coupling element (15) is keyed between at least a first and a second operating frequency (f1a, f1b) or that the ultrasonic energy is supplied to the blade (11) at a first operating frequency (f1) by way of a first coupling element (15A) and at a second operating frequency (f2) by way of a second coupling element (15B), which frequencies are fixed or are keyed between at least two operating frequencies (f1, f2 or f1a, f1b; f2a, f2b).

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
• B26D 7/08 - Means for treating work or cutting member to facilitate cutting
• B26D 1/08 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a linearly-movable cutting member wherein the cutting member reciprocates of the guillotine type
• B26D 1/09 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a linearly-movable cutting member wherein the cutting member reciprocates of the guillotine type with a plurality of cutting members
• B26D 3/16 - Cutting rods or tubes transversely

Abstract

The method serves for operating a cutting device (1), which is intended for cutting a process material, in particular a food (8), and which has at least one blade (11), which is driven by a drive device (12) and to which ultrasonic energy is supplied from an ultrasound unit (4) by way of at least one energy converter (13) and a coupling element (15). The invention provides a control unit (6), which controls the ultrasound unit (4) in such a way that the frequency of the ultrasound energy supplied to the blade (11) by way of only one coupling element (15) is keyed between at least a first and a second operating frequency (f1a, f1b) or that the ultrasonic energy is supplied to the blade (11) at a first operating frequency (f1) by way of a first coupling element (15A) and at a second operating frequency (f2) by way of a second coupling element (15B), which frequencies are fixed or are keyed between at least two operating frequencies (f1, f2 or f1a, f1b; f2a, f2b).

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
• B26D 7/08 - Means for treating work or cutting member to facilitate cutting
• B26D 1/08 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a linearly-movable cutting member wherein the cutting member reciprocates of the guillotine type
• B26D 1/09 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a linearly-movable cutting member wherein the cutting member reciprocates of the guillotine type with a plurality of cutting members
• B26D 3/16 - Cutting rods or tubes transversely

Abstract

The device (1), which is used for cutting an item for processing, in particular a food item (8), comprises at least one cutting tool in the form of a blade (11) which is connected both to a drive device (12) and, via a coupling element (15) and an energy converter (14), to an ultrasonic generator (13). According to the invention, the coupling element (15) and the energy converter (14), optionally also the ultrasonic generator (13), are mounted in such a way as to be able to rotate, and the blade (11), which can be subjected to ultrasonic energy, can therefore rotate.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 7/08 - Means for treating work or cutting member to facilitate cutting

Abstract

A cutter that is used for dividing a processed product using ultrasound energy. The cutter includes a blade that has least one blade wing, the blade wing narrows at a front side towards a cutting edge, and that is adjoined at a rear side by a blade back. The blade back has a first side surface and a second side surface opposing one another. A mounting surface is provided on the first side surface of the blade back, and on the mounting surface a first end piece of at least one curved, coupling element is welded, and a second end piece of the mounting surface has a connecting member that is connected to an energy converter that supplies ultrasound energy to the blade.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 7/08 - Means for treating work or cutting member to facilitate cutting
• B01F 11/02 - Mixing by means of ultrasonic vibrations
• B01F 3/18 - Mixing, e.g. dispersing, emulsifying, according to the phases to be mixed solid with solids
• B26D 1/00 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor

Abstract

The cutter, which serves for dividing, such as cutting or atomising, a processed product using ultrasound energy, comprises a blade (10) that comprises at least one blade wing (101) which narrows at the front side towards a cutting edge (1011) and that is connected at the rear side to a blade back (103), which comprises larger side surfaces (103U, 1030) opposing one another and smaller front surfaces (103F) at the exposed ends. According to the invention a mounting surface (105) is provided on the blade back (103) or an extremity (1030) formed thereon, on which mounting surface (105) a first end piece (1811) of at least one curved, preferably U-shaped, coupling element (181; 182) is welded, whose second end piece (1812) exhibits a connecting member (18121), preferably a threaded bore, that is connectable to an energy converter, which serves for supplying ultrasound energy.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 7/08 - Means for treating work or cutting member to facilitate cutting
• B26D 1/00 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor

Abstract

The cutter (1A; 1B; 1C; 1D; 1E) which is used to divide, in particular to cut or atomize, a processed product using ultrasound energy comprises a blade (10) having at least one blade wing (10) which narrows at the front to form a cutting edge (1011) and is connected at the rear to a blade back (103) which has mutually opposing larger side faces (103U, 103O) and smaller end faces (103F) at the exposed ends. According to the invention, there is provided on the blade back (103) or an extremity (1030) formed thereon a mounting face (105) on which there is welded a first end piece (1811) of at least one coupling element (181; 182) which extends in an arcuate manner and is preferably U-shaped, the second end piece (1812) of which coupling element (181; 182) has a connecting element (18121), preferably a threaded bore, which is connectable to an energy transducer that is used to supply ultrasound energy.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 7/08 - Means for treating work or cutting member to facilitate cutting
• B26D 1/00 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor
• B01F 11/02 - Mixing by means of ultrasonic vibrations

Goods & Services

Common metals and their alloys; building materials of metal; buildings, transportable, of metal; railway material of metal; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes of metal; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores of metal. Machines and machine tools; motors and engines [except for land vehicles]; machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated. Hand tools and implements [hand operated]; cutlery. Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments. Transport; packaging and storage of goods. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computers and software.