A refrigeration system includes a compressor, condenser, separator, and evaporator. A condenser inlet is connected to an outlet of the compressor. A separator inlet is connected to an outlet of the condenser. An evaporator inlet is connected to a first outlet of the separator. An evaporator outlet is connected to the separator inlet. The refrigeration system includes a control unit having instructions stored thereon for executing a method comprising the steps of repetitively calculating a refrigeration load on the evaporator. and controlling a level target of refrigerant in the separator based on the calculation of the refrigeration load. In one configuration, the separator is positioned substantially laterally of the evaporator so that the refrigerant is gravity fed from the separator to the evaporator.
An assembly for managing product overblow in a gas treatment system may include a first deflector assembly configured to substantially prevent product from leaving a product treatment zone of a product carrying unit of the gas treatment system. The assembly may further include a second deflector assembly configured to substantially direct overblown product that has left the product treatment zone into an overblow landing area separate from a heat exchanger assembly of the gas treatment system.
F25D 17/06 - Arrangements for circulating cooling fluidsArrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating gas, e.g. by natural convection by forced circulation
An assembly for managing product overblow in a gas treatment system may include a first deflector assembly configured to substantially prevent product from leaving a product treatment zone of a product carrying unit of the gas treatment system. The assembly may further include a second deflector assembly configured to substantially direct overblown product that has left the product treatment zone into an overblow landing area separate from a heat exchanger assembly of the gas treatment system.
F25D 25/04 - Charging, supporting, or discharging the articles to be cooled by conveyors
B65G 15/00 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration
A refrigeration system comprises a compressor, condenser, separator, and evaporator. A condenser inlet is connected to an outlet of the compressor. A separator inlet is connected to an outlet of the condenser. An evaporator inlet is connected to a first outlet of the separator. An evaporator outlet is connected to the separator inlet. The refrigeration system includes a refrigerant with an oil. A control unit has instructions for executing a method comprising the following steps, removing the refrigerant within the evaporator and the separator to leave the oil in the evaporator and the separator; and draining the oil from the evaporator and the separator.
F25B 41/22 - Disposition of valves, e.g. of on-off valves or flow control valves between evaporator and compressor
F25B 49/02 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices for compression type machines, plants or systems
F25B 43/02 - Arrangements for separating or purifying gases or liquidsArrangements for vaporising the residuum of liquid refrigerant, e.g. by heat for separating lubricants from the refrigerant
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ESTIMATING REFRIGERATION CAPACITY BY MEASURING AIR TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE AND/OR AIRFLOW
A refrigeration system includes a compressor, condenser, separator, and evaporator. A condenser inlet is connected to an outlet of the compressor. A separator inlet is connected to an outlet of the condenser. An evaporator inlet is connected to a first outlet of the separator. An evaporator outlet is connected to the separator inlet. The refrigeration system includes a control unit having instructions stored thereon for executing a method comprising the steps of repetitively calculating a refrigeration load on the evaporator, and controlling a level target of refrigerant in the separator based on the calculation of the refrigeration load. In one configuration, the separator is positioned substantially laterally of the evaporator so that the refrigerant is gravity fed from the separator to the evaporator.
A conveyor belt is arranged in tiers at spiral stack conveyor unit. A ceiling is positioned over the spiral stack(s). A circulation fan draws thermal processing medium laterally from the tiers of the spiral stack, up the exterior of the stack and across the ceiling and through a heat exchanger. The treated thermal processing medium is then routed across the remainder of the diameter of the spiral stack and then down the side of the spiral stack diametrically opposite to the circulating fan to enter the spiral stack in a lateral direction diametrically toward the circulating fan. The thermal processing medium flows into an opening formed in the ceiling downstream of the heat exchanger and into the interior of the conveyor drive hub and then into the spiral stack through openings in the drive hub outer wall.
B65G 15/02 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration for conveying in a circular arc
B65G 21/18 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors for conveyors having endless load-carriers movable in curved paths in three-dimensionally curved paths
The bottom tier (24) of a conveyor belt (22) arranged in a spiral stack (26) is supported by and driven by inner and outer drive chains (28) and (30). The inner and outer drive chains are supported on and ride along support rails (32) and (34). The inner and outer drive chains are driven by a drive system (35) composed of inner and outer drive systems (36) and (38), each including a drive motor with a drive gear engaged with the inner and outer drive chains. Each of the motors is controlled by a separate variable frequency drive unit (114) and (116) which in turn are controlled by a control system (44). The control system (44) also controls the operation of a lubrication system (40) that supplies lubricant to the drive chains.
B65G 21/18 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors for conveyors having endless load-carriers movable in curved paths in three-dimensionally curved paths
A thermal processing apparatus (20) includes a spiral conveyor system (22) configured into an ascending spiral stack (26). An air balance tunnel (40) includes a tunnel housing (76) positioned inside of a thermal processing chamber adjacent an outlet opening (36). A conveyor belt (24) travels through the housing on its way out of the processing chamber. An air pervious ejector assembly (78) is positioned within the housing at an elevation above the conveyor belt (24). An air pervious evacuation sheet (80) is located within the housing at a location beneath the conveyor belt (24). An air pervious cover assembly (150) is positioned over the conveyor belt (24) at a location just before the conveyor belt enters the air balance tunnel (40). The cover sheet (150) is connectable to the ejector assembly (78) so as to remove the ejector assembly from the tunnel housing (76) by manually moving the cover assembly (150).
A47J 37/04 - Roasting apparatus with movably-mounted food supports or with movable heating implementsSpits
F25D 13/06 - Stationary devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. cold rooms with conveyors carrying articles to be cooled through the cooling space
F25D 25/04 - Charging, supporting, or discharging the articles to be cooled by conveyors
The bottom tier (24) of a conveyor belt (22) arranged in a spiral stack (26) is supported by and driven by inner and outer drive chains (28) and (30). The inner and outer drive chains are supported on and ride along support rails (32) and (34). The inner and outer drive chains are driven by a drive system (35) composed of inner and outer drive systems (36) and (38), each including a drive motor with a drive gear engaged with the inner and outer drive chains. Each of the motors is controlled by a separate variable frequency drive unit (114) and (116) which in turn are controlled by a control system (44). The control system (44) also controls the operation of a lubrication system (40) that supplies lubricant to the drive chains.
B65G 21/18 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors for conveyors having endless load-carriers movable in curved paths in three-dimensionally curved paths
A conveyor belt blower for a conveyor belt having an infeed portion and a return portion having a width includes a pressure distribution assembly located between the infeed portion and the return portion, a plenum body having first and second ends, wherein the plenum body extends across at least a portion of the width of the return portion, a nozzle assembly having at least one opening extending along a length of the plenum body that is configured to direct air onto the return portion, and an air movement device in communication with the first end of the plenum body for flowing air into the plenum body.
B65G 45/22 - Cleaning devices comprising fluid applying means
F25D 13/06 - Stationary devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. cold rooms with conveyors carrying articles to be cooled through the cooling space
B65G 45/26 - Cleaning devices for gathering residue after cleaning
A thermal processing apparatus (20) includes a spiral conveyor system (22) configured into an ascending spiral stack (26). An air balance tunnel (40) includes a tunnel housing (76) positioned inside of a thermal processing chamber adjacent an outlet opening (36). A conveyor belt (24) travels through the housing on its way out of the processing chamber. An air pervious ejector assembly (78) is positioned within the housing at an elevation above the conveyor belt (24). An air pervious evacuation sheet (80) is located within the housing at a location beneath the conveyor belt (24). An air pervious cover assembly (150) is positioned over the conveyor belt (24) at a location just before the conveyor belt enters the air balance tunnel (40). The cover sheet (150) is connectable to the ejector assembly (78) so as to remove the ejector assembly from the tunnel housing (76) by manually moving the cover assembly (150).
A21B 1/42 - Bakers' ovens characterised by the baking surfaces moving during the baking
A23L 3/06 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by heating materials in packages which are progressively transported, continuously or stepwise, through the apparatus with packages transported along a helical path
B65G 21/10 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors movable, or having interchangeable or relatively- movable partsDevices for moving framework or parts thereof
B65G 21/08 - Protective roofs or arch supports therefor
A glide strip for a conveyor rail comprising an elongated monolithic elastic material having a constant cross-sectional shape throughout a majority of the material's length, wherein the cross-sectional shape comprises: a topmost section having a first width perpendicular to the material's length and a first height, a bottommost section having a second width perpendicular to the material's length and a second height, wherein the second width is less than the first width, and a middle section having a third width, wherein the middle section connects the topmost section to the bottommost section, wherein the first width is greater than the second width, and the second width is greater than the third width, and the bottommost section snaps on within slots of the conveyor rail.
B65G 21/18 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors for conveyors having endless load-carriers movable in curved paths in three-dimensionally curved paths
B65G 21/22 - Rails or the like engaging sliding elements or rollers attached to load-carriers or traction elements
A thermal processing apparatus (20) includes a spiral conveyor system (22) configured into an ascending spiral stack (26). An inner mezzanine (40) is disposed within the circular interior of the stack (26) and an exterior mezzanine (42) encircles the spiral stack. The mezzanines divide the processing chamber (32) into a plurality of processing zones. A sealing system (90) seals the interior mezzanine (40) relative to the spiral stack (26). A sealing system (130) seals the outer mezzanine (42) relative to the exterior of the spiral stack, and a seal system (132) seals the outer mezzanine relative to the walls (56, 58) of the housing, thereby to limit the leakage of the processing fluid between the mezzanines and the spiral stack (26) and housing walls so that as much as the thermal processing medium is possible is forced through the spiral stack for processing work products carried on the conveyor system (22).
B65G 15/02 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration for conveying in a circular arc
A conveyor belt blower for a conveyor belt having an infeed portion and a return portion having a width includes a pressure distribution assembly located between the infeed portion and the return portion, a plenum body having first and second ends, wherein the plenum body extends across at least a portion of the width of the return portion, a nozzle assembly having at least one opening extending along a length of the plenum body that is configured to direct air onto the return portion, and an air movement device in communication with the first end of the plenum body for flowing air into the plenum body.
A thermal processing apparatus (20) includes a spiral conveyor system (22) configured into an ascending spiral stack (26). An inner mezzanine (40) is disposed within the circular interior of the stack (26) and an exterior mezzanine (42) encircles the spiral stack. The mezzanines divide the processing chamber (32) into a plurality of processing zones. A sealing system (90) seals the interior mezzanine (40) relative to the spiral stack (26). A sealing system (130) seals the outer mezzanine (42) relative to the exterior of the spiral stack, and a seal system (132) seals the outer mezzanine relative to the walls (56, 58) of the housing, thereby to limit the leakage of the processing fluid between the mezzanines and the spiral stack (26) and housing walls so that as much as the thermal processing medium is possible is forced through the spiral stack for processing work products carried on the conveyor system (22).
B65G 21/00 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors
F16J 15/06 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with solid packing compressed between sealing surfaces
B65G 21/18 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors for conveyors having endless load-carriers movable in curved paths in three-dimensionally curved paths
A21B 1/48 - Bakers' ovens characterised by the baking surfaces moving during the baking with surfaces in the form of an endless band
A glide strip for a conveyor rail comprising an elongated monolithic elastic material having a constant cross-sectional shape throughout a majority of the material's length, wherein the cross-sectional shape comprises: a topmost section having a first width perpendicular to the material's length and a first height, a bottommost section having a second width perpendicular to the material's length and a second height, wherein the second width is less than the first width, and a middle section having a third width, wherein the middle section connects the topmost section to the bottommost section, wherein the first width is greater than the second width, and the second width is greater than the third width, and the bottommost section snaps on within slots of the conveyor rail.
B65G 21/02 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors consisting essentially of struts, ties, or like structural elements
B65G 21/20 - Means incorporated in, or attached to, framework or housings for guiding load-carriers, traction elements or loads supported on moving surfaces
B65G 21/18 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors for conveyors having endless load-carriers movable in curved paths in three-dimensionally curved paths
A longitudinally curved support rail (56) for supporting and moving a drive chain assembly (52) at the base of a spiral conveyor belt (34) to drive the bottom tier (30) of the spiral conveyor belt while being supported by the support rail. The support rail including an upright web section (80) and a support flange (78) cantilevered outwardly from the web section to provide a platform or shelf to support a chain drive assembly (52), thereon during travel of the chain drive assembly along the support rail.
B65G 17/06 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms
B65G 21/18 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors for conveyors having endless load-carriers movable in curved paths in three-dimensionally curved paths
A conveyor belt (36) is arranged in at least one spiral conveyor unit (32) or (34) is arranged in tiers forming at ascending spiral stack (38) and/or a descending spiral stack (40). A ceiling or top sheet (58) is positioned over the spiral stack. A circulation fan (60, 62) draws spent thermal processing medium laterally from the tiers of the spiral stack, up the exterior of the stack and across the top of the stack above the ceiling or top sheet and through a heat exchanger (64) located above the ceiling. The treated thermal processing medium is then routed across the remainder of the diameter of the spiral stack and then down the side of the spiral stack diametrically opposite to the circulating fan thereby to enter the spiral stack in a lateral direction diametrically toward the circulating fan. At least one opening (70, 100, 200) is formed in the ceiling between the heat exchanger and the diametrically distal end of the spiral stack from the circulating fan thereby to provide an alternative flow path for a portion of the thermal processing medium to enter the spiral stack from above, thereby resulting in more uniform treatment of the work product being carried by the conveyor of the spiral stack.
F27B 9/16 - Furnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity characterised by the path of the charge during treatmentFurnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity characterised by the means by which the charge is moved during treatment the charge moving in a circular or arcuate path
A23L 3/18 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by heating loose unpacked materials while they are progressively transported through the apparatus
A23L 3/00 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs
B65G 21/18 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors for conveyors having endless load-carriers movable in curved paths in three-dimensionally curved paths
B65G 33/02 - Screw or rotary spiral conveyors for articles
B65G 49/00 - Conveying systems characterised by their application for specified purposes not otherwise provided for
B65G 33/24 - Screw or rotary spiral conveyors Details
Apparatus and installations for refrigerating, freezing,
fermenting and drying; refrigerating and freezing appliances
and installations; refrigerating containers; refrigeration
and freezing chambers.
21.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING MOISTURE CONTENT OF A COOLING COMPARTMENT
A method of reducing moisture content of a cooling compartment (128) includes increasing a temperature of the cooling compartment (128) to a minimum temperature level, decreasing the temperature of the cooling compartment (128) to a maximum temperature level, and draining any condensed moisture from the cooling compartment. A system for reducing moisture content of a cooling compartment (128) includes a coil assembly (142) configured to increase a temperature of the cooling compartment to a minimum temperature level and decrease the temperature of the cooling compartment (128) to a maximum temperature level, and a drain (164) for draining any condensed moisture from the cooling compartment (128).
F25D 21/04 - Preventing the formation of frost or condensate
F25D 17/04 - Arrangements for circulating cooling fluidsArrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating gas, e.g. by natural convection
22.
Method and system for reducing moisture content of a cooling compartment
A method of reducing moisture content of a cooling compartment includes increasing a temperature of the cooling compartment to a minimum temperature level, decreasing the temperature of the cooling compartment to a maximum temperature level, and draining any condensed moisture from the cooling compartment. A system for reducing moisture content of a cooling compartment includes a coil assembly configured to increase a temperature of the cooling compartment to a minimum temperature level and decrease the temperature of the cooling compartment to a maximum temperature level, and a drain for draining any condensed moisture from the cooling compartment.
F24F 3/14 - Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatmentApparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by humidificationAir-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatmentApparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by dehumidification
A belt cooking apparatus (10) includes a lower frame structure (12) and an upper frame structure (14) in registry with the lower frame structure. A lower cooking conveyor belt (16) is supported by the lower frame structure (12) and correspondingly an upper conveyor belt (18) is supported by the upper frame structure (14). Heating element assemblies (20) are mounted on the lower frame structure (12) just below the lower cooking belt (16) as well as on the upper frame structure (14) just above the upper cooking belt (18). Food products are cooked while positioned between the upper and lower moving cooking conveyor belts (16) and (18) by heat generated by the heating element assemblies (20) while being advanced by the conveyor belts.
H05B 3/06 - Heater elements structurally combined with coupling elements or with holders
H05B 3/28 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater non-flexible heating conductor embedded in insulating material
A47J 37/04 - Roasting apparatus with movably-mounted food supports or with movable heating implementsSpits
A belt cooking apparatus (10) includes a lower frame structure (12) and an upper frame structure (14) in registry with the lower frame structure. A lower cooking conveyor belt (16) is supported by the lower frame structure (12) and correspondingly an upper conveyor belt (18) is supported by the upper frame structure (14). Heating element assemblies (20) are mounted on the lower frame structure (12) just below the lower cooking belt (16) as well as on the upper frame structure (14) just above the upper cooking belt (18). Food products are cooked while positioned between the upper and lower moving cooking conveyor belts (16) and (18) by heat generated by the heating element assemblies (20) while being advanced by the conveyor belts.
A47J 37/04 - Roasting apparatus with movably-mounted food supports or with movable heating implementsSpits
H05B 3/06 - Heater elements structurally combined with coupling elements or with holders
H05B 3/28 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater non-flexible heating conductor embedded in insulating material
H05B 3/68 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for cooking plates or analogous hot-plates
H05B 3/04 - Waterproof or air-tight seals for heaters
B65G 23/44 - Belt- or chain-tensioning arrangements
25.
RADIO FREQUENCY AND CONVECTION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD
A system includes a first unit configured to generate and apply radio frequency (RF) energy to a load positioned in the first unit during a first time period, wherein the load is at a first temperature at a start of the first time period and at a second temperature different from the first temperature at an end of the first time period, and a second unit configured to receive the load at the second temperature and to cause heat transfer by convection to the load during a second time period different from the first time period, wherein the load is at a third temperature at an end of the second time period. First and second time periods together is less than or equal to a time period for the load to change from the first temperature to the third temperature from convective processing and without application of the RF energy.
H05B 6/78 - Arrangements for continuous movement of material
A23L 3/01 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by heating using irradiation or electric treatment using microwaves or dielectric heating
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Repair, maintenance and installation services for airport and cargo buildings, passenger loading bridges, passenger ramps and passenger stairs, airport computer hardware systems, and ground support equipment, namely, cargo loading machines and power operated apparatus, namely, deicers, which use forced air to remove ice and snow from aircraft, and automated guided vehicles Providing training and educational seminars in the field of use and maintenance of airport and cargo buildings, passenger loading bridges, passenger ramps and passenger stairs, airport computer hardware systems, and ground support equipment, namely, cargo loading machines and power operated apparatus, namely, deicers, which use forced air to remove ice and snow from aircraft, and automated guided vehicles
27.
Temperature treatment apparatus and method for solidifying portions of fluid
The present invention relates to a temperature treatment apparatus (1) for solidifying portions of fluid. The apparatus comprises an endless product conveyor belt (7) comprising a plurality of moulds (8) made of elastic material, each of the plurality of moulds having an open end and each of the plurality of moulds being arranged to convey a portion of fluid during solidifying of the same, a first impingement temperature treatment device (4) arranged in a first temperature treatment zone (A), a second impingement temperature treatment device (5) arranged in a second temperature treatment zone (B), wherein the first temperature treatment zone is arranged upstream the second temperature treatment zone with regard to a direction of movement of the portions of fluid during use of the apparatus, wherein the first temperature treatment zone is arranged to solidify a crust on the portions of fluid at least on a surface of the fluid closest to the open end of the moulds when the moulds comprising portions of fluid are conveyed through the first temperature treatment zone, and wherein the second temperature treatment zone is arranged to further solidify each portion of foodstuffs such that at least partly solidified portions are formed when the moulds comprising portions of fluid are conveyed through the second temperature treatment zone.
F25D 13/06 - Stationary devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. cold rooms with conveyors carrying articles to be cooled through the cooling space
F25D 25/04 - Charging, supporting, or discharging the articles to be cooled by conveyors
F25D 3/11 - Devices using other cold materialsDevices using cold-storage bodies using liquefied gases, e.g. liquid air with conveyors carrying articles to be cooled through the cooling space
28.
System and method for adjusting air flow in spiral conveyers
An adjustable flow path modification assembly for use with a gas treatment system having a spiral stack and a gas treatment supply unit disposed within a chamber, wherein the spiral stack has a height and an inner channel, includes a first internal partition disposed within the inner channel of the stack and an adjustable opening defined within the first internal partition. The adjustable opening is configured to selectively allow the flow of treatment gas through the inner channel of the stack.
The present invention relates to a temperature treatment apparatus (1) for solidifying portions of fluid. The apparatus comprises an endless product conveyor belt (7) comprising a plurality of moulds (8) made of elastic material, each of the plurality of moulds having an open end and each of the plurality of moulds being arranged to convey a portion of fluid during solidifying of the same, a first impingement temperature treatment device (4) arranged in a first temperature treatment zone (A), a second impingement temperature treatment device (5) arranged in a second temperature treatment zone (B), wherein the first temperature treatment zone is arranged upstream the second temperature treatment zone with regard to a direction of movement of the portions of fluid during use of the apparatus, wherein the first temperature treatment zone is arranged to solidify a crust on the portions of fluid at least on a surface of the fluid closest to the open end of the moulds when the moulds comprising portions of fluid are conveyed through the first temperature treatment zone, and wherein the second temperature treatment zone is arranged to further solidify each portion of foodstuffs such that at least partly solidified portions are formed when the moulds comprising portions of fluid are conveyed through the second temperature treatment zone.
F25D 13/06 - Stationary devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. cold rooms with conveyors carrying articles to be cooled through the cooling space
F25D 25/04 - Charging, supporting, or discharging the articles to be cooled by conveyors
Food processing equipment, namely, industrial deep fryers, heating elements, industrial cooking ovens, electric food steamers, industrial cooking ovens for blanching, gas and electric grills for searing, commercial cooking ovens, food dryers for use in preserving foods, for use with fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meats, seafoods, poultry, beverages, foodstuffs and food products, and replacement parts for all the aforesaid goods; apparatus and appliances for food preparation, food processing and food storage, namely, for thermal treatment of products in the food industry, included in class 11.
Food and beverage cooking, heating, cooling and treatment equipment; apparatus and installations for refrigerating, freezing, cooling, fermenting and drying; refrigerating and freezing cabinets; refrigerating containers; refrigerating and freezing chambers; cooking and heating apparatus and installations; cooking ovens and industrial cooking ovens.
32.
METHOD FOR DEFROSTING A GAS COOLING ARRANGEMENT OF A FREEZER
The present invention relates to a defroster (5-10) for defrosting a gas cooling arrangement (4) of a freezer, comprising a sound generator (5) arranged to generate a sound pulse and to subject said gas cooling arrangement (4) to said sound pulse such that an amount of frost formed on said gas cooling arrangement (4) is reduced by removing frost formed on said gas cooling arrangement (4) by means of sound energy in said sound pulse. The present invention also relates to a freezer system comprising such a defroster (5-10) and a gas cooling arrangement (4). The present invention also relates to a method for defrosting a gas cooling arrangement (4) of a freezer.
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Cooling apparatus; Deep freezing apparatus; Dough proving apparatus; Apparatus for drying; Food and beverage cooking, heating, cooling and treatment equipment; Installations for baking; Commercial ovens for baking food; Fireplaces; Freezers; Freezers; Freezers; Refrigerating and freezing equipment. Repair or maintenance of industrial furnaces; Freezers (Repair of -); Freezing equipment installation and repair; Repair or maintenance of freezing machines and apparatus.
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Repair, maintenance and installation services for machines, machine tools, motors and engines except for land vehicles, all for the preparation, processing, preservation and presentation of food and beverages; providing information in the maintenance of machines, machine tools, motors and engines, except for land vehicles, all for the preparation, processing, preservation and presentation of food and beverages Providing training in the use of machines, machine tools, motors and engines, except for land vehicles, all for the preparation, processing, preservation and presentation of food and beverages; providing educational seminars in the use and maintenance of machines, machine tools, motors and engines, except for land vehicles, all for the preparation, processing, preservation and presentation of food and beverages
37.
Lateral plate element for a link means included in a self-stacking endless conveyor belt
A lateral plate element (6, 6′) for a link means (4, 4′) for a self-stacking, helical endless conveyor belt (1), the lateral plate element, comprises an outer plate section (10), an inner plate section (20) and a bridging plate section (30) bridging the outer and inner plate sections (10, 20). The outer plate section (10) comprises a top subsection (11) extending in a first plane and wherein the inner plate section (20) comprises a top subsection (21) extending in a second plane, the second plane being offset, in an inward direction (A). The outer plate section (10) further comprises a bottom subsection (12) arranged in a bottom part of the outer plate section (10) and extending in a third plane being offset in the inward direction (A) with regard to the first plane. The lateral plate element further comprises a reinforcement (13) extending between the top subsection (11) and the bottom subsection (12) of the outer plate section (10).
B65G 17/06 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms
The disclosure relates to a method for preparation of a food product. The method comprises the following steps: applying on the food product a batter composition; applying on the food product a coating composition; applying oil on the food product, wherein said batter composition, said coating composition and said oil form a coating of the food product; subjecting the food product and the coating to a hot air cooking treatment in an impingement oven at such a temperature and for such a period of time that the coating is cooked while the food product remains substantially untreated by the hot air cooking treatment, wherein the temperature of the hot air cooking treatment is in the range of 230° C. to 290° C. and wherein the hot air in the hot air cooking treatment is applied on both the top and the bottom of the food product.
The disclosure relates to a lateral plate element (106, 206, 306) for a link (4) included in a self-stacking endless conveyor belt (1), in which the conveyor belt (1) extends helically along part of its length. The lateral plate element comprising an outer plate section (110, 210, 310), an inner plate section (120, 220, 320) and a bridging plate section (130, 230, 330) bridging said outer and inner plate sections, a resting surface (141, 241, 341) arranged to engage a lateral plate element of an underlying tier of the self- stacking endless conveyor belt (1 ) when it extends helically, an upper portion with an associated upper edge (7) arranged to engage the resting surface of a lateral plate element of an overlaying tier of the self-stacking endless conveyor belt (1) when it extends helically, an inner abutment surface (126, 226, 326) arranged to engage the upper portion of the underlying lateral plate element, wherein the inner abutment surface (126, 226, 326) limits outward lateral movement of the lateral plate element (106, 206, 306) relative the underlying lateral plate element, an outer abutment surface (142, 242, 342) arranged to engage the upper portion of the underlying lateral plate element, wherein the outer abutment surface (142, 242, 342) limits inward lateral movement of the lateral plate element (106, 206, 306) relative the underlying lateral plate element, and a spacer element (127, 227, 327) arranged to further limit outward lateral movement of the lateral plate element (106, 206, 306) relative the underlying lateral plate element. The disclosure also relates to a link (4) comprising at least one transverse rod (5, 5') and two of said lateral elements (106, 206, 306). Further, the disclosure also relates to a self-stacking endless conveyor belt (1) comprising a plurality of said links (4) being interconnected.
B65G 17/06 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
B65G 21/18 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors for conveyors having endless load-carriers movable in curved paths in three-dimensionally curved paths
40.
IMPROVED LATERAL PLATE ELEMENT FOR A LINK MEANS INCLUDED IN A SELF-STACKING ENDLESS CONVEYOR BELT
The disclosure relates to a lateral plate element (6, 6') for a link means (4, 4') included in a self-stacking endless conveyor belt (1), in which the conveyor belt (1) extends helically along part of its length. The lateral plate element, comprises an outer plate section (10), an inner plate section (20) and a bridging plate section (30) bridging said outer and inner plate sections (10, 20). Said outer plate section (10) comprises a top subsection (11) extending in a first plane and wherein said inner plate section (20) comprises a top subsection (21) extending in a second plane, said second plane being offset, in an inward direction (A), with regard to said first plane. Said outer plate section (10) further comprises a bottom subsection (12) arranged in a bottom part of said outer plate section (10) and extending in a third plane being offset in said inward direction (A) with regard to said first plane. Said inner plate section (20) further comprises a bottom subsection (22) arranged in a bottom part of said inner plate section (20) and extending in a fourth plane being offset in said inward direction (A) with regard to said second plane. The lateral plate element further comprises a reinforcement (13) extending between the top subsection (11) and the bottom subsection (12) of the outer plate section (10). The disclosure also relates to a link means (4, 4') comprising at least one transverse rod (5, 5') and two of said lateral elements (6, 6'). Further, the disclosure also relates to a self- stacking endless conveyor belt (1) comprising a plurality of said link means (4, 4') being interconnected.
B65G 17/06 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
B65G 17/10 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface forming a longitudinal trough
B65G 21/18 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors for conveyors having endless load-carriers movable in curved paths in three-dimensionally curved paths
41.
IMPROVED LATERAL PLATE ELEMENT FOR A LINK MEANS INCLUDED IN A SELF-STACKING ENDLESS CONVEYOR BELT
The disclosure relates to a lateral plate element (6, 6') for a link means (4, 4') included in a self-stacking endless conveyor belt (1), in which the conveyor belt (1) extends helically along part of its length. The lateral plate element, comprises an outer plate section (10), an inner plate section (20) and a bridging plate section (30) bridging said outer and inner plate sections (10, 20). Said outer plate section (10) comprises a top subsection (11) extending in a first plane and wherein said inner plate section (20) comprises a top subsection (21) extending in a second plane, said second plane being offset, in an inward direction (A), with regard to said first plane. Said outer plate section (10) further comprises a bottom subsection (12) arranged in a bottom part of said outer plate section (10) and extending in a third plane being offset in said inward direction (A) with regard to said first plane. Said inner plate section (20) further comprises a bottom subsection (22) arranged in a bottom part of said inner plate section (20) and extending in a fourth plane being offset in said inward direction (A) with regard to said second plane. The lateral plate element further comprises a reinforcement (13) extending between the top subsection (11) and the bottom subsection (12) of the outer plate section (10). The disclosure also relates to a link means (4, 4') comprising at least one transverse rod (5, 5') and two of said lateral elements (6, 6'). Further, the disclosure also relates to a self- stacking endless conveyor belt (1) comprising a plurality of said link means (4, 4') being interconnected.
B65G 17/06 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
B65G 21/18 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors for conveyors having endless load-carriers movable in curved paths in three-dimensionally curved paths
B65G 17/10 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface forming a longitudinal trough
The disclosure relates to a method for preparation of a food product. The method comprises the following steps: applying on the food product a batter composition; applying on the food product a coating composition; applying oil on the food product, wherein said batter composition, said coating composition and said oil form a coating of the food product; subjecting the food product and the coating to a hot air cooking treatment in an impingement oven at such a temperature and for such a period of time that the coating is cooked while the food product remains substantially untreated by the hot air cooking treatment, wherein the temperature of the hot air cooking treatment is in the range of 230°C to 290°C and wherein the hot air in the hot air cooking treatment is applied on both the top and the bottom of the food product.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for
land vehicles). Apparatus for refrigeration, freezing, drying, heating and
boiling. Repair/maintenance; installation services.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); all of the aforesaid goods being in connection with preparation, processing, preservation and presentation of food and beverages. Apparatus for refrigeration, freezing, fermentation, drying, heating and boiling. Repair/maintenance; installation services.
The present invention relates to a cooking device for cooking of foodstuffs, comprising a cooking chamber, a product conveyor, a shape-controlling belt, and a lifting member, the product conveyor being arranged to convey said foodstuffs through said cooking chamber, the shape-controiiing be!t being an endless belt extending along an upper return path, and a iower work path, the lifting member being arranged to shift a part of the Sower work path between a first position in which the belt extending along said part is slacking and is adopted to contact said foodstuffs on the product conveyor, and a second position in whiGh the beit extending along said part is adopted to be separated from said foodstuffs on the product conveyor. The invention further relates to a method for switching a cooking device between being adapted for shape- controlled cooking and non-shape-controϋed cooking of foodstuffs, and use of the cooking device.
The disclosure relates to a refrigerant device and a method for providing additional head to support a refrigeration liquid feed system. The refrigerating device comprises a refrigerant liquid container (2), a sinking conduit(4) and a rising conduit (6), the sinking conduit (4) extending downwardly to a connection with the rising conduit(6), the rising conduit (6) extending upwardly from the connection with the sinking conduit (4). The refrigerating device further comprises an evaporator(8) having an inlet (12) connected downstream to the rising conduit (6) and an outlet (14) connected to the refrigerant liquid container (2) via a return conduit (10), and a gas injector (16) connected to the rising conduit (6), adapted to supply gas in order to allow gas to rise together with liquid refrigerant in the rising conduit (6) thereby reducing the total density of the mixture of liquid refrigerant and gas relative the density of liquid refrigerant.
F04F 1/18 - Pumps using positively or negatively pressurised fluid medium acting directly on the liquid to be pumped the fluid medium being mixed with, or generated from, the liquid to be pumped
b) of the conveyor belt between the adjoining transverse rods (4) of each pair of adjoining belt elements (2). Each link (6) comprises a plate (11) in which two successive rod receiving holes (12) are formed, wherein the rod receiving holes (12) have an offset (O) towards a first side (13) of said plate (11) and wherein a recess (16) is formed in said first side (13) of the plate (11), between said rod receiving holes (12).
A supporting installation for supporting a number of turns extending helically one above the other in a belt pile and included in an at least partly self-supporting conveyor belt (2) , comprising an inner supporting structure (8) which, together with an inner chain (5) supported by and movable along the same, defines an inner chan- nel (12) , in which one or more inner bearing elements (14) are arranged, which inner chain (5) is adapted to support a radially inner lateral edge of a lowermost turn of the belt pile, and an outer supporting structure (9) which, together with an outer chain (6) supported by and movable along the same, defines an outer channel (13) , in which one or more outer bearing elements (15) are arranged. The outer chain (6) is adapted to support a radially outer lateral edge of the lowermost turn of the belt pile. The inner and outer bearing elements (14; 15) are arranged for transfer of vertically downward forces from the respective chains (5; 6) to the associated supporting structure (8; 9), and the inner bearing elements (14) are arranged for transfer of radially inward forces from the inner chain (5) to the inner supporting structure (8) . The installation is characterised in that each chain (5; 6) comprises abutment surfaces which form a radially outer side wall (23) of the inner channel (12) and the outer channel (13) respectively, and that the outer bearng elements (15) are arranged for transfer of radially inward forces from the outer chain (6) to the outer supporting structure (9) .
B65G 21/18 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors for conveyors having endless load-carriers movable in curved paths in three-dimensionally curved paths
F16G 13/18 - Chains having special overall characteristics
F25D 25/04 - Charging, supporting, or discharging the articles to be cooled by conveyors
Apparatus and installations for refrigerating, freezing, fermenting and drying; refrigerating and freezing appliances and installations; refrigerating containers; refrigeration and freezing chambers.
Driving chains, not for vehicles. Apparatus and installations for refrigerating, freezing, fermenting and drying; refrigerating and freezing cabinets; refrigerating containers; refrigerating and freezing chambers.
Apparatus and installations for refrigerating, freezing, fermenting and drying; refrigerating and freezing cabinets; refrigerating containers; refrigerating and freezing chambers.
Conveyors and conveyor belts. Apparatus and installations for refrigerating, freezing, fermenting and drying; refrigerating and freezing cabinets; refrigerating containers; refrigerating and freezing chambers.
Apparatus and installations for refrigerating, freezing, fermenting and drying; refrigerating and freezing cabinets; refrigerating containers; refrigerating and freezing chambers.
(1) Apparatus and installations for refrigerating, freezing, fermenting and drying; refrigerating and freezing cabinets; refrigerating containers; refrigerating and freezing chambers.
REFRIGERATING AND FREEZING APPARATUS, PARTICULARLY THOSE USED FOR INDUSTRIAL FREEZING AND STORING OF FOODSTUFFS, AND FOR CONTROLLED DEFROSTING AND FOR THAWING OF FOODSTUFFS
