A method of performing a heat treatment cycle on a volume of product in a frozen food dispensing machine includes disconnecting a product storage portion of the machine from a freezing portion and a dispensing portion of the machine, defining a heat treatment circuit including the freezing portion and the dispensing portion of the machine, maintaining a first volume of product at the product storage portion at a product storage temperature and performing a heat treatment cycle on a second volume of product disposed in the heat treatment circuit at a heat treatment temperature greater than the product storage temperature.
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
A23G 9/30 - NettoyageMaintien à l'état propreStérilisation
2.
FROZEN DISPENSING MACHINE HEAT TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD
A method of performing a heat treatment cycle on a volume of product in a frozen food dispensing machine includes disconnecting a product storage portion of the machine from a freezing portion and a dispensing portion of the machine, defining a heat treatment circuit including the freezing portion and the dispensing portion of the machine, maintaining a first volume of product at the product storage portion at a product storage temperature and performing a heat treatment cycle on a second volume of product disposed in the heat treatment circuit at a heat treatment temperature greater than the product storage temperature.
A23G 9/30 - NettoyageMaintien à l'état propreStérilisation
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
A23L 3/16 - Conservation des aliments ou produits alimentaires, en général, p.ex. pasteurisation ou stérilisation, spécialement adaptée aux aliments ou produits alimentaires par chauffage direct des produits en vrac non emballés
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GRILL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING MOVEMENT WHEN MOTOR IS "OFF"
A grill including a first platen assembly, a second platen assembly movable with respect to the first platen assembly, a motor operable to move the second platen assembly with respect to the first platen assembly, and a control operable to measure movement of the second platen assembly with respect to the first platen assembly when the motor is off.
A system to store food products within a heated compartment is provided. The system includes an enclosure that receives stacked trays, and an elevator to lift trays to a position to receive a plurality of food products from a conveyor or another source. A fork may be provided that receives a cooked food product thereon and rotates to allow the cooked food product to fall into the positioned tray while being maintained in a horizontal manner. A shuttle moves a full tray into a heated compartment, which moves trays therewithin to organize them for future use within a restaurant operation.
A method of controlling a cooking apparatus includes identifying an initial thickness of a food product on a lower heating plate of the cooking apparatus and calculating a difference between an initial gap value corresponding to the initial thickness of the food product and a predefined final gap value. The method includes controlling at least one of a pressure of at least one of an upper heating plate and a lower heating plate on the food product, a rate of descent of the upper heating plate toward the lower heating plate, and a rate of ascent of the lower heating plate toward the upper heating plate based on the calculated difference between the initial gap value and the predefined final gap value.
A grill including a first platen assembly, an second platen assembly movable with respect to the first platen assembly, a motor operable to move the second platen assembly with respect to the first platen assembly, and a control operable to measure movement of the second platen assembly with respect to the first platen assembly while the motor is off.
A product dispensing machine includes a container, a freeze circuit, a liquid circuit, a blending chamber assembly, and a dispensing assembly. The container stores a base product. The freeze circuit is constructed and arranged to extract a first portion of the base product from the container and substantially freeze the first portion into a first consistency. The liquid circuit is constructed and arranged to extract a second portion of the base product from the container. The blending chamber assembly is in fluid communication with the frozen and liquid circuits, and is constructed and arranged to blend the first and second portions into a second consistency. The dispensing assembly is in fluid communication with the blending chamber assembly, and is constructed and arranged to selectively dispense the first portion in the first consistency, and the first and second portions in the second consistency.
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
9.
FROZEN DISPENSING MACHINE HEAT TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD
A method of performing a heat treatment cycle on a volume of product in a frozen food dispensing machine includes disconnecting a product storage portion of the machine from a freezing portion and a dispensing portion of the machine, defining a heat treatment circuit including the freezing portion and the dispensing portion of the machine, maintaining a first volume of product at the product storage portion at a product storage temperature and performing a heat treatment cycle on a second volume of product disposed in the heat treatment circuit at a heat treatment temperature greater than the product storage temperature.
A23G 9/30 - NettoyageMaintien à l'état propreStérilisation
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
A23L 3/16 - Conservation des aliments ou produits alimentaires, en général, p.ex. pasteurisation ou stérilisation, spécialement adaptée aux aliments ou produits alimentaires par chauffage direct des produits en vrac non emballés
A method of controlling a cooking apparatus includes identifying an initial thickness of a food product on a lower heating plate of the cooking apparatus and calculating a difference between an initial gap value corresponding to the initial thickness of the food product and a predefined final gap value. The method includes controlling at least one of a pressure of at least one of an upper heating plate and a lower heating plate on the food product, a rate of descent of the upper heating plate toward the lower heating plate, and a rate of ascent of the lower heating plate toward the upper heating plate based on the calculated difference between the initial gap value and the predefined final gap value.
A cooking system includes a grill, a first arm assembly and a second arm assembly. An electronic hardware controller is in signal communication with the at least one grill, the first arm assembly and the second arm assembly. The controller operates the first arm assembly to transfer a prepared product to the grill, and operates the second arm assembly to transfer a cooked product from the grill.
G06F 3/04847 - Techniques d’interaction pour la commande des valeurs des paramètres, p. ex. interaction avec des règles ou des cadrans
G06F 3/0487 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] utilisant des caractéristiques spécifiques fournies par le périphérique d’entrée, p. ex. des fonctions commandées par la rotation d’une souris à deux capteurs, ou par la nature du périphérique d’entrée, p. ex. des gestes en fonction de la pression exercée enregistrée par une tablette numérique
A grill includes a base structure, a first platen assembly connected to the base structure, and a second platen assembly connected to the base structure. At least the second platen assembly is movable between a first position and a second position. A latch mechanism is operable to selectively retain the upper platen assembly in the second position. The latch mechanism includes a first portion and a second portion. The second portion further comprises a retaining ring movable to receive and cooperate with the first portion when the first portion and the second portion of the latch mechanism are misaligned.
E05B 63/12 - Serrures à caractéristiques structurales particulières avec des moyens fixés sur le pêne pour le verrouillage par enclenchement avec la gâche
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Method and apparatus for preparing food, particularly fruit
An apparatus for preparing fruit includes a main housing with a cutting area containing a cutting assembly and a drive assembly, a removable cup assembly for inserting the fruit into the apparatus, and a removable drawer and tray for removing cut pieces of fruit from the apparatus after a cutting operation. The apparatus includes a rinsing assembly for cleaning the fruit and the cutting assembly, and a deflector configured to route cut pieces of fruit into the tray and waste material through a disposal outlet. The cutting assembly is configured to perform one or more cutting operations depending on the type of fruit detected in the cup assembly: wedging for apples, lemons, limes, and pears, and cutting/peeling for oranges and grapefruits. The apparatus quickly prepares various fruits for consumption without requiring an operator to touch the cut pieces of fruit.
B26D 3/26 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature de la coupeAppareillage à cet effet pour obtenir des segments autres que des tranches, p. ex. coupe de tartes spécialement adaptée au coupage des fruits ou légumes, p. ex. aux oignons
B26D 3/28 - Fendage d'un matériau pour obtenir des feuilletsSéparation mutuelle des couches par coupe
B26D 5/00 - Dispositions pour manœuvrer et commander les machines ou les dispositifs de coupe, découpage, poinçonnage, perforation ou séparation autrement que par coupe
B26D 5/32 - Dispositions pour manœuvrer et commander les machines ou les dispositifs de coupe, découpage, poinçonnage, perforation ou séparation autrement que par coupe l'organe de coupe et d'avance de la pièce ayant une action conjuguée l'organe de coupe étant commandé par balayage d'un support d'enregistrement le support d'enregistrement étant formé par la pièce elle-même
A system to store food products within a heated compartment is provided. The system includes an enclosure that receives stacked trays, and an elevator to lift trays to a position to receive a plurality of food products from a conveyor or another source. A fork may be provided that receives a cooked food product thereon and rotates to allow the cooked food product to fall into the positioned tray while being maintained in a horizontal manner. A shuttle moves a full tray into a heated compartment, which moves trays therewithin to organize them for future use within a restaurant operation.
Mixing machines; mixing machines for frozen confections. Freezers; non-vending freezers for making and dispensing
semi-frozen and frozen food products, namely, soft serve ice
cream, yogurt, shakes or sundaes, carbonated frozen ice
desserts and drinks and other frozen and semi-frozen
desserts; cooking equipment, namely, electric grills, gas
grills, and cooking ovens; component parts for freezers,
non-vending freezers for making and dispensing of frozen and
semi-frozen food products, electric grills, gas grills, and
cooking ovens.
Mixing machines; mixing machines for frozen confections. Freezers; non-vending freezers for making and dispensing
semi-frozen and frozen food products, namely, soft serve ice
cream, yogurt, shakes or sundaes, carbonated frozen ice
desserts and drinks and other frozen and semi-frozen
desserts; cooking equipment, namely, electric grills, gas
grills, and cooking ovens; component parts for freezers,
non-vending freezers for making and dispensing of frozen and
semi-frozen food products, electric grills, gas grills, and
cooking ovens.
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STORING AND DISPENSING FOOD WITH CHAMBERS ADJOINED BY A HEAT TRANSFER COMPOUND
A food dispensing system (1) including a graphite-based compound (6) that increases the heat transfer between a food storage compartment (3) and adjacent pipes (4), which may contain a propylene glycol fluid, for cooling the food product stored within the storage compartment (3). To assist with the production of a frozen food product, the system (1) may include a freezing chamber (16) adjoined via graphite-based compound (6) to pipes (23) adapted to freeze the food product. A heating chamber (26) may also be adjoined via graphite-based compound (6) to piping (28) adapted to heat the food product stored within the heating chamber (26). A controller (31) may adjust the temperature of the fluids within the pipes (4, 23, 28) to store the food products at desired temperatures.
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
A23G 9/04 - Production de desserts glacés, p. ex. de glaces
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Automated cleaning system for food processor and method
A self-contained system is provided for cleaning a food flow path in a food processor. The system can be operably engaged without requiring disassembly and reassembly of the food processor or can be operably engaged after a partial disassembly of the food processor. The system includes a control assembly for directing passage of a solution through the food processor without requiring constant operator oversight. The system can employ available positive pressure water supply, such as public utility water pressure to selectively and automatically push solutions, including rinses, backwards or forwards through a food flow path in the food processor, though typically countercurrent to the normal processing food flow. A manifold assembly includes an intake manifold and a distribution manifold, with an induction port and/or access port in the distribution manifold for introducing additives or agents into a controlled motive stream passing through the manifold assembly.
B08B 3/02 - Nettoyage par la force de jets ou de pulvérisations
B08B 3/08 - Nettoyage impliquant le contact avec un liquide le liquide ayant un effet chimique ou dissolvant
B08B 9/032 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons par l'action mécanique d'un fluide en mouvement, p. ex. par effet de chasse d'eau
B67D 1/07 - Nettoyage des appareils pour débiter des boissons
(1) Mixing machines, namely beverage and frozen confection mixing machines, ice cream and soft serve yogurt mixing machines; mixing machines for frozen confections.
(2) Freezers; non-vending freezers for making and dispensing semi-frozen and frozen food products, namely, soft serve ice cream, yogurt, shakes or sundaes, carbonated frozen ice desserts and drinks and other frozen and semi-frozen desserts; cooking equipment, namely, electric grills, gas grills, and cooking ovens for commercial and professional purposes; component parts for freezers, non-vending freezers for making and dispensing of frozen and semi-frozen food products, electric grills, gas grills, and cooking ovens for commercial and professional purposes.
(1) Mixing machines, namely beverage and frozen confection mixing machines, ice cream and soft serve yogurt mixing machines; mixing machines for frozen confections.
(2) Freezers; non-vending freezers for making and dispensing semi-frozen and frozen food products, namely, soft serve ice cream, yogurt, shakes or sundaes, carbonated frozen ice desserts and drinks and other frozen and semi-frozen desserts; cooking equipment, namely, electric grills, gas grills, and cooking ovens for commercial and professional purposes; component parts for freezers, non-vending freezers for making and dispensing of frozen and semi-frozen food products, electric grills, gas grills, and cooking ovens for commercial and professional purposes.
A fitting for extruding a frozen food product is provided. The fitting is adapted to produce multiple parallel streams of flowable frozen food that resembles pasta. The fitting includes a body with an open end at a first end of the body and a partially closed second end of the body opposite the first side of the body, the partially closed second end comprising a plurality of holes that extend therethrough. An inner surface of the body includes a cylindrical portion and an arcuate portion, the arcuate portion disposed proximate to the open end and the cylindrical portion disposed between the arcuate portion and the partially closed end, wherein an inner diameter along the arcuate portion is smaller than an inner diameter along the cylindrical portion.
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
22.
Door and baffle interface assembly for frozen dessert machines
An interface assembly for a frozen dessert machine is disclosed that includes a freezer door having opposed front and rear sides and including at least one recessed mounting pocket formed in the rear side thereof, the at least one recessed mounting pocket including a cornice covering an upper portion thereof, and at least one elongated baffle having opposed proximal and distal end portions, the proximal end portion of the at least one baffle including a retention flange that is dimensioned and configured for detachable reception within the at least one mounting pocket of the freezer door behind the cornice.
This disclosure relates to a multi-planar heater element for use in a high-speed oven with a new tensioning system. Disclosed subject matter includes a radiative heater for use in a high-speed oven formed from two or more planar heater elements stacked closely to form an effective single element and allowing for extended life through the minimization of concentrated eddy currents in both elements. The disclosure further includes structures to install and remove various planar heating elements without any external tools.
F24C 7/06 - Disposition ou montage des éléments de chauffage électrique
F24C 7/04 - Poêles ou fourneaux chauffés à l’électricité dans lesquels la chaleur est rayonnée directement par l'élément chauffant
H05B 3/06 - Éléments chauffants combinés constructivement avec des éléments d'accouplement ou avec des supports
H05B 3/24 - Éléments chauffants ayant une surface s'étendant essentiellement dans deux dimensions, p. ex. plaques chauffantes non flexibles le conducteur chauffant étant autoportant
H05B 1/02 - Dispositions de commutation automatique spécialement adaptées aux appareils de chauffage
F24C 7/08 - Disposition ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité
A plurality of bypass lines are configured to selectively engage a corresponding plurality of food flow paths in a food processor. Each bypass line fluidly communicates with an inlet of a pressure regulating valve such that a common pressure occurs at a spaced position in each food flow path providing an equal pressure at the pressure regulating valve.
A23G 9/30 - NettoyageMaintien à l'état propreStérilisation
B08B 9/032 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons par l'action mécanique d'un fluide en mouvement, p. ex. par effet de chasse d'eau
B08B 9/027 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons
B67D 1/07 - Nettoyage des appareils pour débiter des boissons
mixing machines; mixing machines for frozen confections; non-vending freezers for making and dispensing of frozen and semi-frozen food products, electric grills, gas grills
mixing machines; mixing machines for frozen confections; fans for motors, air filters for mechanical purposes, freezer compressors as replacement parts for freezers, non-vending freezers for making and dispensing of frozen and semi-frozen food products, electric grills, gas grills, and cooking ovens freezers; non-vending freezers for making and dispensing semi-frozen and frozen food products, namely, soft serve ice cream, yogurt, shakes or sundaes, carbonated frozen ice desserts and drinks and other frozen and semi-frozen desserts; cooking equipment, namely, electric grills, gas grills, and cooking ovens; cooling evaporators, water filtration and purification units and replacement cartridges and filters therefor for ice makers, cooking grates adapted for barbecue grills, structural plates sold as parts of ovens, gas burners, alcohol fuel burners for starting barbeque grills, gas and electric spark ignitors for use in barbeque grills and ovens as replacement parts for freezers, non-vending freezers for making and dispensing of frozen and semi-frozen food products, electric grills, gas grills, and cooking ovens
Freezers; non-vending freezers for making and dispensing semi-frozen and frozen food products, namely, soft serve ice cream, yogurt, shakes or sundaes, carbonated frozen ice desserts and drinks and other frozen and semi-frozen desserts; cooking equipment, namely, electric grills, gas grills, and cooking ovens; cooling evaporators, water filtration and purification units and replacement cartridges and filters therefor for ice makers, cooking grates adapted for barbecue grills, structural plates sold as parts of ovens, gas burners, alcohol fuel burners for starting barbeque grills, gas and electric spark ignitors for use in barbeque grills and ovens as replacement parts for freezers, non-vending freezers for making and dispensing of frozen and semi-frozen food products, electric grills, gas grills, and cooking ovens
A method of controlling a cooking apparatus includes identifying an initial thickness of a food product on a lower heating plate of the cooking apparatus and calculating a difference between an initial gap value corresponding to the initial thickness of the food product and a predefined final gap value. The method includes controlling at least one of a pressure of at least one of an upper heating plate and a lower heating plate on the food product, a rate of descent of the upper heating plate toward the lower heating plate, and a rate of ascent of the lower heating plate toward the upper heating plate based on the calculated difference between the initial gap value and the predefined final gap value.
A grill including a first platen assembly, an second platen assembly movable with respect to the first platen assembly, a motor operable to move the second platen assembly with respect to the first platen assembly, and a control operable to measure movement of the second platen assembly with respect to the first platen assembly while the motor is off.
A grill is provided including a base structure. An upper platen assembly is connected to the base structure and includes an upper grilling surface. A lower platen assembly is connected to the base structure and includes a lower grilling surface. A plurality of leveling mechanisms is mounted to the base structure with a mounting bracket. A portion of each leveling mechanism is arranged in contact with the lower platen assembly. The leveling mechanisms are configured to automatically level the lower grilling surface relative to the upper grilling surface. Each of the plurality of leveling mechanisms is configured to independently move a portion of the lower grilling surface about a different axis.
An interface assembly for a frozen dessert machine is disclosed that includes a freezer door having opposed front and rear sides and including at least one recessed mounting pocket formed in the rear side thereof, the at least one recessed mounting pocket including a cornice covering an upper portion thereof, and at least one elongated baffle having opposed proximal and distal end portions, the proximal end portion of the at least one baffle including a retention flange that is dimensioned and configured for detachable reception within the at least one mounting pocket of the freezer door behind the cornice.
A fitting for extruding a frozen food product is provided. The fitting is adapted to produce multiple parallel streams of flowable frozen food that resembles pasta. The fitting includes a body with an open end at a first end of the body and a partially closed second end of the body opposite the first side of the body, the partially closed second end comprising a plurality of holes that extend therethrough. An inner surface of the body includes a cylindrical portion and an arcuate portion, the arcuate portion disposed proximate to the open end and the cylindrical portion disposed between the arcuate portion and the partially closed end, wherein an inner diameter along the arcuate portion is smaller than an inner diameter along the cylindrical portion.
A23G 9/22 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
A fitting for extruding a frozen food product is provided. The fitting is adapted to produce multiple parallel streams of flowable frozen food that resembles pasta. The fitting includes a body with an open end at a first end of the body and a partially closed second end of the body opposite the first side of the body, the partially closed second end comprising a plurality of holes that extend therethrough. An inner surface of the body includes a cylindrical portion and an arcuate portion, the arcuate portion disposed proximate to the open end and the cylindrical portion disposed between the arcuate portion and the partially closed end, wherein an inner diameter along the arcuate portion is smaller than an inner diameter along the cylindrical portion.
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
A heat exchanger includes an inner tube extending longitudinally along a central axis and having an inner surface bounding a product chamber and an outer surface having a plurality of channels disposed at circumferentially spaced intervals in alternating relationship with a plurality of fins about the circumference of the outer surface of the inner tube; and a longitudinally extending outer tube disposed coaxially about and circumscribing the inner tube in radially spaced relationship, the outer tube having an inner surface contacting the plurality of fins of the inner cylinder, the outer surface being welded to the fins at a plurality of weld locations.
F28D 7/10 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur comportant des ensembles de canalisations tubulaires fixes pour les deux sources de potentiel calorifique, ces sources étant en contact chacune avec un côté de la paroi d'une canalisation les canalisations étant disposées l'une dans l'autre, p. ex. concentriquement
A23G 9/22 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents
A23G 9/04 - Production de desserts glacés, p. ex. de glaces
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
B23P 15/26 - Fabrication d'objets déterminés par des opérations non couvertes par une seule autre sous-classe ou un groupe de la présente sous-classe d'échangeurs de chaleur
F28F 1/16 - Éléments tubulaires ou leurs ensembles avec moyens pour augmenter la surface de transfert de chaleur, p. ex. avec des ailettes, avec des saillies, avec des évidements ces moyens étant uniquement à l'extérieur de l'élément tubulaire et s'étendant longitudinalement les moyens faisant partie intégrante de l'élément, p. ex. formés par extrusion
38.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STORING AND DISPENSING FOOD WITH CHAMBERS ADJOINED BY A HEAT TRANSFER COMPOUND
A food dispensing system (1) including a graphite-based compound (6) that increases the heat transfer between a food storage compartment (3) and adjacent pipes (4), which may contain a propylene glycol fluid, for cooling the food product stored within the storage compartment (3). To assist with the production of a frozen food product, the system (1) may include a freezing chamber (16) adjoined via graphite-based compound (6) to pipes (23) adapted to freeze the food product. A heating chamber (26) may also be adjoined via graphite-based compound (6) to piping (28) adapted to heat the food product stored within the heating chamber (26). A controller (31) may adjust the temperature of the fluids within the pipes (4, 23, 28) to store the food products at desired temperatures.
A23G 9/04 - Production de desserts glacés, p. ex. de glaces
A23G 9/16 - Production continue les produits se trouvant dans une enceinte réfrigérée, p. ex. un tambour
A23G 9/22 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
A food dispensing system (1) including a graphite-based compound (6) that increases the heat transfer between a food storage compartment (3) and adjacent pipes (4), which may contain a propylene glycol fluid, for cooling the food product stored within the storage compartment (3). To assist with the production of a frozen food product, the system (1) may include a freezing chamber (16) adjoined via graphite-based compound (6) to pipes (23) adapted to freeze the food product. A heating chamber (26) may also be adjoined via graphite-based compound (6) to piping (28) adapted to heat the food product stored within the heating chamber (26). A controller (31) may adjust the temperature of the fluids within the pipes (4, 23, 28) to store the food products at desired temperatures.
A23G 9/04 - Production de desserts glacés, p. ex. de glaces
A23G 9/16 - Production continue les produits se trouvant dans une enceinte réfrigérée, p. ex. un tambour
A23G 9/20 - Production de desserts glacés, p. ex. de glaces les produits étant mélangés avec un gaz, p. ex. glaces à pâte molle
A23G 9/22 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
A23L 3/24 - Conservation des aliments ou produits alimentaires, en général, p.ex. pasteurisation ou stérilisation, spécialement adaptée aux aliments ou produits alimentaires par chauffage direct des produits en vrac non emballés par étalement des produits
F25D 31/00 - Autres appareils de refroidissement ou de congélation
A frozen beverage machine is provided, which is configured to dispense a frozen beverage from a freezing cylinder, where the freezing cylinder is periodically automatically refilled from an external source. The disclosure includes designs where the machine is configured to received alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, or "hard" liquor based drinks. A controller is provided that allows flow through automatically operated isolation and into the freezing cylinder when replacement liquid is necessary.
A23G 9/04 - Production de desserts glacés, p. ex. de glaces
A23G 9/22 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
A system to store food products within a heated compartment is provided. The system includes an enclosure that receives stacked trays, and an elevator to lift trays to a position to receive a plurality of food products from a conveyor or another source. A fork may be provided that receives a cooked food product thereon and rotates to allow the cooked food product to fall into the positioned tray while being maintained in a horizontal manner. A shuttle moves a full tray into a heated compartment, which moves trays therewithin to organize them for future use within a restaurant operation.
A system to store food products within a heated compartment is provided. The system includes an enclosure that receives stacked trays, and an elevator to lift trays to a position to receive a plurality of food products from a conveyor or another source. A fork may be provided that receives a cooked food product thereon and rotates to allow the cooked food product to fall into the positioned tray while being maintained in a horizontal manner. A shuttle moves a full tray into a heated compartment, which moves trays therewithin to organize them for future use within a restaurant operation.
A system to store food products within a heated compartment is provided. The system includes an enclosure that receives stacked trays, and an elevator to lift trays to a position to receive a plurality of food products from a conveyor or another source. A fork may be provided that receives a cooked food product thereon and rotates to allow the cooked food product to fall into the positioned tray while being maintained in a horizontal manner. A shuttle moves a full tray into a heated compartment, which moves trays therewithin to organize them for future use within a restaurant operation.
A system to store food products within a heated compartment is provided. The system includes an enclosure that receives stacked trays, and an elevator to lift trays to a position to receive a plurality of food products from a conveyor or another source. A fork may be provided that receives a cooked food product thereon and rotates to allow the cooked food product to fall into the positioned tray while being maintained in a horizontal manner. A shuttle moves a full tray into a heated compartment, which moves trays therewithin to organize them for future use within a restaurant operation.
This disclosure relates to a multi-planar heater element for use in a high-speed oven with a new tensioning system. Disclosed subject matter includes a radiative heater for use in a high-speed oven formed from two or more planar heater elements stacked closely to form an effective single element and allowing for extended life through the minimization of concentrated eddy currents in both elements. The disclosure further includes structures to install and remove various planar heating elements without any external tools.
F24C 7/04 - Poêles ou fourneaux chauffés à l’électricité dans lesquels la chaleur est rayonnée directement par l'élément chauffant
F24C 7/06 - Disposition ou montage des éléments de chauffage électrique
H05B 1/02 - Dispositions de commutation automatique spécialement adaptées aux appareils de chauffage
H05B 3/24 - Éléments chauffants ayant une surface s'étendant essentiellement dans deux dimensions, p. ex. plaques chauffantes non flexibles le conducteur chauffant étant autoportant
H05B 3/62 - Éléments de chauffage spécialement adaptés aux fours
48.
MULTI PLANAR HEATER ELEMENT FOR USE IN A HIGH-SPEED OVEN INCORPORATING A NOVEL TENSIONING SYSTEM
This disclosure relates to a multi-planar heater element for use in a high-speed oven with a new tensioning system. Disclosed subject matter includes a radiative heater for use in a high-speed oven formed from two or more planar heater elements stacked closely to form an effective single element and allowing for extended life through the minimization of concentrated eddy currents in both elements. The disclosure further includes structures to install and remove various planar heating elements without any external tools.
H05B 1/02 - Dispositions de commutation automatique spécialement adaptées aux appareils de chauffage
H05B 3/24 - Éléments chauffants ayant une surface s'étendant essentiellement dans deux dimensions, p. ex. plaques chauffantes non flexibles le conducteur chauffant étant autoportant
H05B 3/62 - Éléments de chauffage spécialement adaptés aux fours
F24C 7/04 - Poêles ou fourneaux chauffés à l’électricité dans lesquels la chaleur est rayonnée directement par l'élément chauffant
F24C 7/06 - Disposition ou montage des éléments de chauffage électrique
49.
Automated cleaning system for food processor and method
A self-contained system is provided for cleaning a food flow path in a food processor. The system can be operably engaged without requiring disassembly and reassembly of the food processor or can be operably engaged after a partial disassembly of the food processor. The system includes a control assembly for directing passage of a solution through the food processor without requiring constant operator oversight. The system can employ available positive pressure water supply, such as public utility water pressure to selectively and automatically push solutions, including rinses, backwards or forwards through a food flow path in the food processor, though typically countercurrent to the normal processing food flow. A manifold assembly includes an intake manifold and a distribution manifold, with an induction port and/or access port in the distribution manifold for introducing additives or agents into a controlled motive stream passing through the manifold assembly.
A23G 9/30 - NettoyageMaintien à l'état propreStérilisation
B08B 3/02 - Nettoyage par la force de jets ou de pulvérisations
B08B 3/08 - Nettoyage impliquant le contact avec un liquide le liquide ayant un effet chimique ou dissolvant
B08B 9/032 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons par l'action mécanique d'un fluide en mouvement, p. ex. par effet de chasse d'eau
A microchannel freezing cylinder assembly is disclosed that includes an inner cylinder located within an outer cylinder. Multiple grooves are located on the exterior of the inner cylinder that form multiple microchannels when the inner cylinder is located within the outer cylinder. The inner cylinder includes an inlet header and a distribution header, with multiple orifices located in a ridge between the inlet header and distribution header. The distribution header is in fluid communication with the microchannels.
A23G 9/04 - Production de desserts glacés, p. ex. de glaces
A23G 9/22 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
A microchannel freezing cylinder assembly is disclosed that includes an inner cylinder located within an outer cylinder. Multiple grooves are located on the exterior of the inner cylinder that form multiple microchannels when the inner cylinder is located within the outer cylinder. The inner cylinder includes an inlet header and a distribution header, with multiple orifices located in a ridge between the inlet header and distribution header. The distribution header is in fluid communication with the microchannels.
A grill is provided including a base structure. An upper platen assembly is connected to the base structure and includes an upper gritting plate. A lower platen assembly is connected to the base structure and includes a lower grilling plate. A plurality of leveling mechanisms is mounted to the base structure and arranged in contact with the lower grilling plate. The leveling mechanisms are configured to move the lower gritting plate relative to the upper grilling plate. At least one grease receptacle has an inboard sidewall and an outboard sidewall connected by a compartment configured to receive grease from a grilling surface of the lower plate. The inboard sidewall is mounted to the lower grilling plate at or below the grilling surface.
A heat exchanger includes a first tube extending along a central axis. The first tube defines a chamber that contains a first medium. A corrugated sheath of the heat exchanger is disposed radially outward from and extends circumferentially about the outer face for transferring heat through the inner tube.
F28D 7/10 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur comportant des ensembles de canalisations tubulaires fixes pour les deux sources de potentiel calorifique, ces sources étant en contact chacune avec un côté de la paroi d'une canalisation les canalisations étant disposées l'une dans l'autre, p. ex. concentriquement
A23G 9/22 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
F28F 1/10 - Éléments tubulaires ou leurs ensembles avec moyens pour augmenter la surface de transfert de chaleur, p. ex. avec des ailettes, avec des saillies, avec des évidements
F28F 1/38 - Éléments tubulaires ou leurs ensembles avec moyens pour augmenter la surface de transfert de chaleur, p. ex. avec des ailettes, avec des saillies, avec des évidements ces moyens étant uniquement à l'extérieur de l'élément tubulaire et étant alternés en quinconce pour former des passages tortueux pour les fluides
A23G 9/12 - Production par fournée par l'emploi de moyens pour agiter le contenu d'un récipient immobile
54.
Door and baffle interface assembly for frozen dessert machines
An interface assembly for a frozen dessert machine is disclosed that includes a freezer door having opposed front and rear sides and including at least one recessed mounting pocket formed in the rear side thereof, the at least one recessed mounting pocket including a cornice covering an upper portion thereof, and at least one elongated baffle having opposed proximal and distal end portions, the proximal end portion of the at least one baffle including a retention flange that is dimensioned and configured for detachable reception within the at least one mounting pocket of the freezer door behind the cornice.
An interface assembly for a frozen dessert machine is disclosed that includes a freezer door having opposed front and rear sides and including at least one recessed mounting pocket formed in the rear side thereof, the at least one recessed mounting pocket including a cornice covering an upper portion thereof, and at least one elongated baffle having opposed proximal and distal end portions, the proximal end portion of the at least one baffle including a retention flange that is dimensioned and configured for detachable reception within the at least one mounting pocket of the freezer door behind the cornice.
A plurality of bypass lines are configured to selectively engage a corresponding plurality of food flow paths in a food processor. Each bypass line fluidly communicates with an inlet of a pressure regulating valve such that a common pressure occurs at a spaced position in each food flow path providing an equal pressure at the pressure regulating valve.
A23G 9/30 - NettoyageMaintien à l'état propreStérilisation
B08B 9/032 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons par l'action mécanique d'un fluide en mouvement, p. ex. par effet de chasse d'eau
B08B 9/027 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons
B67D 1/07 - Nettoyage des appareils pour débiter des boissons
57.
Valve assembly for a food product container of a food product dispensing machine
A food product valve for a container of a food product dispensing machine includes a body and a resiliently flexible member. The body defines a flow passage extending along a centerline, and includes a circumferentially continuous face for sealing contact with the container and an end portion that defines a seat. The resiliently flexible member is sealably disposed in the seat and includes a self-sealing piercing constructed and arranged to open for communication with the flow passage upon a force directed in a radially outward direction.
B67D 1/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
A23G 9/22 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents
(1) Non-vending freezers for commercial use for making and dispensing semi-frozen food products, namely, soft serve ice cream and other frozen desserts, and component parts thereof
A cooking apparatus includes a cooking surface, a leveling device, an inclinometer, and an electronic controller. The leveling device is constructed and arranged to adjust a position of the cooking surface, and the inclinometer senses the cooking surface position. The electronic controller is configured to receive a position signal from the inclinometer and output a command signal to the leveling device for position adjustment.
(1) Non-vending freezers for commercial use for making and dispensing semi-frozen food products, namely, soft serve ice cream and other frozen desserts
A grill includes a base structure, a first platen assembly connected to the base structure, and a second platen assembly connected to the base structure. At least the second platen assembly is movable between a first position and a second position. A latch mechanism is operable to selectively retain the upper platen assembly in the second position. The latch mechanism includes a first portion and a second portion. The second portion further comprises a retaining ring movable to receive and cooperate with the first portion when the first portion and the second portion of the latch mechanism are misaligned.
A grill is provided. The grill comprising: an oven configured to maintain a holding temperature within the oven; one or more grilling stations located in the oven, each of the one or more grilling stations comprising: an upper platen assembly including an upper grilling plate; a lower platen assembly including a lower grilling plate opposite the upper grilling plate, the upper grilling plate being separated from the lower grilling plate by a distance; one or more actuators operably connected to at least one of the upper platen assembly and the lower platen assembly, wherein the one or more actuators are configured to adjust the distance; and a conveyor belt located between the upper grilling plate and the lower grilling plate, wherein the conveyer belt is configured to move a food product between the upper grilling plate and the lower grilling plate.
A grill includes a base structure, a first platen assembly connected to the base structure, and a second platen assembly connected to the base structure. At least the second platen assembly is movable between a first position and a second position. A latch mechanism is operable to selectively retain the upper platen assembly in the second position. The latch mechanism includes a first portion and a second portion. The second portion further comprises a retaining ring movable to receive and cooperate with the first portion when the first portion and the second portion of the latch mechanism are misaligned.
E05B 63/12 - Serrures à caractéristiques structurales particulières avec des moyens fixés sur le pêne pour le verrouillage par enclenchement avec la gâche
A grill is provided. The grill comprising: an oven configured to maintain a holding temperature within the oven; one or more grilling stations located in the oven, each of the one or more grilling stations comprising: an upper platen assembly including an upper grilling plate; a lower platen assembly including a lower grilling plate opposite the upper grilling plate, the upper grilling plate being separated from the lower grilling plate by a distance; one or more actuators operably connected to at least one of the upper platen assembly and the lower platen assembly, wherein the one or more actuators are configured to adjust the distance; and a conveyor belt located between the upper grilling plate and the lower grilling plate, wherein the conveyer belt is configured to move a food product between the upper grilling plate and the lower grilling plate.
A grill including a first platen assembly, an second platen assembly movable with respect to the first platen assembly, a motor operable to move the second platen assembly with respect to the first platen assembly, and a control operable to measure movement of the second platen assembly with respect to the first platen assembly while the motor is off.
Methods and systems are provided to generate predictive food preparation schedules for restaurants or other stores or establishments. The processes include obtaining, at a control unit, data from one or more sources associated with a restaurant and generating a predictive food preparation schedule based on the obtained data, the predictive food preparation schedule indicating a number of items to be prepared in advance of at least one of a given time and event.
G06Q 10/04 - Prévision ou optimisation spécialement adaptées à des fins administratives ou de gestion, p. ex. programmation linéaire ou "problème d’optimisation des stocks"
G06Q 10/0631 - Planification, affectation, distribution ou ordonnancement de ressources d’entreprises ou d’organisations
A cooking system includes a grill, a first arm assembly and a second arm assembly. An electronic hardware controller is in signal communication with the at least one grill, the first arm assembly and the second arm assembly. The controller operates the first arm assembly to transfer a prepared product to the grill, and operates the second arm assembly to transfer a cooked product from the grill.
A47J 37/04 - Appareils à rôtir avec supports mobiles pour les aliments ou avec instruments de chauffage mobilesBroches
G06F 3/0484 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] pour la commande de fonctions ou d’opérations spécifiques, p. ex. sélection ou transformation d’un objet, d’une image ou d’un élément de texte affiché, détermination d’une valeur de paramètre ou sélection d’une plage de valeurs
G06F 3/0487 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] utilisant des caractéristiques spécifiques fournies par le périphérique d’entrée, p. ex. des fonctions commandées par la rotation d’une souris à deux capteurs, ou par la nature du périphérique d’entrée, p. ex. des gestes en fonction de la pression exercée enregistrée par une tablette numérique
A cooking system includes a grill, a first arm assembly and a second arm assembly. An electronic hardware controller is in signal communication with the at least one grill, the first arm assembly and the second arm assembly. The controller operates the first arm assembly to transfer a prepared product to the grill, and operates the second arm assembly to transfer a cooked product from the grill.
A method of calibrating a grill is provided including performing a first calibration run. A first calibration run includes monitoring a current of a leveling mechanism as the first grilling surface moves into contact with a second opposite grilling surface to determine a first location of the grilling surface. The current of the leveling mechanism is also monitored as the first grilling surface moves out of contact with the second grilling surface to determine a second location of the first grilling surface. A first calibration setting including the first location and the second location is stored in the control.
G01B 7/14 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques électriques ou magnétiques pour mesurer la distance ou la marge entre des objets ou des ouvertures espacés
70.
Grilling appliance with lower platen position control
A grill is provided including a base structure. An upper platen assembly is connected to the base structure and includes an upper grilling surface. A lower platen assembly is connected to the base structure and includes a lower grilling surface. A plurality of leveling mechanisms is mounted to the base structure with a mounting bracket. A portion of each leveling mechanism is arranged in contact with the lower platen assembly. The leveling mechanisms are configured to automatically level the lower grilling surface relative to the upper grilling surface. Each of the plurality of leveling mechanisms is configured to independently move a portion of the lower grilling surface about a different axis.
A dual valve injector assembly having a base; a passageway in the base for receiving a food product; a first draw valve in communication with the passageway and a first spout, the first spout dispensing the food product at a first draw rate; and a second draw valve in communication with the passageway and a second spout, the second spout dispensing the food product at a second draw rate; wherein the second draw rate is lower than the first draw rate.
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
A dispensing apparatus (20; 300; 400) comprises: a freezing cylinder (40); a water flowpath (526); a first controllable valve (130) along the water flowpath; a syrup flowpath (528), merging with the water flowpath and proceeding as a water/syrup flowpath (552) to the freezing cylinder; and a second controllable valve (132) along the syrup flowpath. The first controllable valve and the second controllable valve each comprise: a valve body (144; 432) having a cartridge compartment (164,166), an inlet (176) to the cartridge compartment, and an outlet (178) from the cartridge compartment; and a valve cartridge (162). The valve cartridge comprises: a cartridge body (200) mounted in the cartridge compartment; a valve element (222) carried by the cartridge body and shiftable between a first condition permitting communication between the inlet and the outlet and a second condition blocking communication between the inlet and the outlet; and a solenoid (224) carried by the cartridge body and coupled to the valve element to drive movement of the valve element.
A23G 9/22 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents
A23G 9/06 - Production de desserts glacés, p. ex. de glaces caractérisée par l'emploi de dioxyde de carbone ou de neige carbonique comme moyen de réfrigération
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
A23G 9/04 - Production de desserts glacés, p. ex. de glaces
B67D 1/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression
B67D 1/08 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression Détails
B67D 1/12 - Dispositifs ou systèmes de commande du débit ou de la pression
B67D 1/04 - Appareils utilisant l'air comprimé ou un autre gaz agissant directement ou indirectement sur les boissons dans les récipients de stockage
73.
Method and apparatus for reducing required frequency for manual cleaning of at least portions of a food flow path in a food processor
A system and method for treating a portion of a food flow path in a food processor having a freezer chamber includes imparting a continuous flow of solution through a portion of the food flow path with sufficient flow rate, temperature and flow duration to impart at least one of (i) impart at least a 6 log reduction in inoculum count and (ii) extend the necessary time for manual cleaning of the portion of a food flow path exposed to the continuous flow of solution to at least 7 days.
An apparatus for preparing fruit includes a main housing with a cutting area containing a cutting assembly and a drive assembly, a removable cup assembly for inserting the fruit into the apparatus, and a removable drawer and tray for removing cut pieces of fruit from the apparatus after a cutting operation. The apparatus includes a rinsing assembly for cleaning the fruit and the cutting assembly, and a deflector configured to route cut pieces of fruit into the tray and waste material through a disposal outlet. The cutting assembly is configured to perform one or more cutting operations depending on the type of fruit detected in the cup assembly: wedging for apples, lemons, limes, and pears, and cutting/peeling for oranges and grapefruits. The apparatus quickly prepares various fruits for consumption without requiring an operator to touch the cut pieces of fruit.
B26D 3/26 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature de la coupeAppareillage à cet effet pour obtenir des segments autres que des tranches, p. ex. coupe de tartes spécialement adaptée au coupage des fruits ou légumes, p. ex. aux oignons
B26D 3/28 - Fendage d'un matériau pour obtenir des feuilletsSéparation mutuelle des couches par coupe
B26D 5/00 - Dispositions pour manœuvrer et commander les machines ou les dispositifs de coupe, découpage, poinçonnage, perforation ou séparation autrement que par coupe
B26D 5/32 - Dispositions pour manœuvrer et commander les machines ou les dispositifs de coupe, découpage, poinçonnage, perforation ou séparation autrement que par coupe l'organe de coupe et d'avance de la pièce ayant une action conjuguée l'organe de coupe étant commandé par balayage d'un support d'enregistrement le support d'enregistrement étant formé par la pièce elle-même
A heat exchanger includes an inner tube extending longitudinally along a central axis and having an inner surface bounding a product chamber and an outer surface having a plurality of channels disposed at circumferentially spaced intervals in alternating relationship with a plurality of fins about the circumference of the outer surface of the inner tube; and a longitudinally extending outer tube disposed coaxially about and circumscribing the inner tube in radially spaced relationship, the outer tube having an inner surface contacting the plurality of fins of the inner cylinder, the outer surface being welded to the fins at a plurality of weld locations.
F28D 7/10 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur comportant des ensembles de canalisations tubulaires fixes pour les deux sources de potentiel calorifique, ces sources étant en contact chacune avec un côté de la paroi d'une canalisation les canalisations étant disposées l'une dans l'autre, p. ex. concentriquement
A23G 9/22 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents
A23G 9/04 - Production de desserts glacés, p. ex. de glaces
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
B23P 15/26 - Fabrication d'objets déterminés par des opérations non couvertes par une seule autre sous-classe ou un groupe de la présente sous-classe d'échangeurs de chaleur
F28F 1/16 - Éléments tubulaires ou leurs ensembles avec moyens pour augmenter la surface de transfert de chaleur, p. ex. avec des ailettes, avec des saillies, avec des évidements ces moyens étant uniquement à l'extérieur de l'élément tubulaire et s'étendant longitudinalement les moyens faisant partie intégrante de l'élément, p. ex. formés par extrusion
A self-contained system is provided for cleaning a food flow path in a food processor. The system can be operably engaged without requiring disassembly and reassembly of the food processor or can be operably engaged after a partial disassembly of the food processor. The system includes a control assembly for directing passage of a solution through the food processor without requiring constant operator oversight. The system can employ available positive pressure water supply, such as public utility water pressure to selectively and automatically push solutions, including rinses, backwards or forwards through a food flow path in the food processor, though typically countercurrent to the normal processing food flow. A manifold assembly includes an intake manifold and a distribution manifold, with an induction port and/or access port in the distribution manifold for introducing additives or agents into a controlled motive stream passing through the manifold assembly.
A23G 9/30 - NettoyageMaintien à l'état propreStérilisation
B67D 1/07 - Nettoyage des appareils pour débiter des boissons
B08B 3/02 - Nettoyage par la force de jets ou de pulvérisations
B08B 3/08 - Nettoyage impliquant le contact avec un liquide le liquide ayant un effet chimique ou dissolvant
B08B 9/032 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons par l'action mécanique d'un fluide en mouvement, p. ex. par effet de chasse d'eau
77.
Automated cleaning system for food processor and method
A self-contained system is provided for cleaning a food flow path in a food processor. The system can be operably engaged without requiring disassembly and reassembly of the food processor or can be operably engaged after a partial disassembly of the food processor. The system includes a control assembly for directing passage of a solution through the food processor without requiring constant operator oversight. The system can employ available positive pressure water supply, such as public utility water pressure to selectively and automatically push solutions, including rinses, backwards or forwards through a food flow path in the food processor, though typically countercurrent to the normal processing food flow. A manifold assembly includes an intake manifold and a distribution manifold, with an induction port and/or access port in the distribution manifold for introducing additives or agents into a controlled motive stream passing through the manifold assembly.
A23G 9/30 - NettoyageMaintien à l'état propreStérilisation
B67D 1/07 - Nettoyage des appareils pour débiter des boissons
B08B 3/02 - Nettoyage par la force de jets ou de pulvérisations
B08B 3/08 - Nettoyage impliquant le contact avec un liquide le liquide ayant un effet chimique ou dissolvant
B08B 9/032 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons par l'action mécanique d'un fluide en mouvement, p. ex. par effet de chasse d'eau
78.
Automated cleaning system for food processor and method
A self-contained system is provided for cleaning a food flow path in a food processor. The system can be operably engaged without requiring disassembly and reassembly of the food processor or can be operably engaged after a partial disassembly of the food processor. The system includes a control assembly for directing passage of a solution through the food processor without requiring constant operator oversight. The system can employ available positive pressure water supply, such as public utility water pressure to selectively and automatically push solutions, including rinses, backwards or forwards through a food flow path in the food processor, though typically countercurrent to the normal processing food flow. A manifold assembly includes an intake manifold and a distribution manifold, with an induction port and/or access port in the distribution manifold for introducing additives or agents into a controlled motive stream passing through the manifold assembly.
A23G 9/30 - NettoyageMaintien à l'état propreStérilisation
B67D 1/07 - Nettoyage des appareils pour débiter des boissons
B08B 3/02 - Nettoyage par la force de jets ou de pulvérisations
B08B 3/08 - Nettoyage impliquant le contact avec un liquide le liquide ayant un effet chimique ou dissolvant
B08B 9/032 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons par l'action mécanique d'un fluide en mouvement, p. ex. par effet de chasse d'eau
79.
Automated cleaning system for food processor and method
A self-contained system is provided for cleaning a food flow path in a food processor. The system can be operably engaged without requiring disassembly and reassembly of the food processor or can be operably engaged after a partial disassembly of the food processor. The system includes a control assembly for directing passage of a solution through the food processor without requiring constant operator oversight. The system can employ available positive pressure water supply, such as public utility water pressure to selectively and automatically push solutions, including rinses, backwards or forwards through a food flow path in the food processor, though typically countercurrent to the normal processing food flow. A manifold assembly includes an intake manifold and a distribution manifold, with an induction port and/or access port in the distribution manifold for introducing additives or agents into a controlled motive stream passing through the manifold assembly.
A23G 9/30 - NettoyageMaintien à l'état propreStérilisation
B67D 1/07 - Nettoyage des appareils pour débiter des boissons
B08B 3/02 - Nettoyage par la force de jets ou de pulvérisations
B08B 3/08 - Nettoyage impliquant le contact avec un liquide le liquide ayant un effet chimique ou dissolvant
B08B 9/032 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons par l'action mécanique d'un fluide en mouvement, p. ex. par effet de chasse d'eau
80.
Manifold assembly with wash barrel for soft serve machine
A self-contained system is provided for cleaning a food flow path in a food processor. The system can be operably engaged without requiring disassembly and reassembly of the food processor or can be operably engaged after a partial disassembly of the food processor. The system includes a control assembly for directing passage of a solution through the food processor without requiring constant operator oversight. The system can employ available positive pressure water supply, such as public utility water pressure to selectively and automatically push solutions, including rinses, backwards or forwards through a food flow path in the food processor, though typically countercurrent to the normal processing food flow. A manifold assembly includes an intake manifold and a distribution manifold, with an induction port and/or access port in the distribution manifold for introducing additives or agents into a controlled motive stream passing through the manifold assembly.
A23G 9/30 - NettoyageMaintien à l'état propreStérilisation
B67D 1/07 - Nettoyage des appareils pour débiter des boissons
B08B 3/02 - Nettoyage par la force de jets ou de pulvérisations
B08B 3/08 - Nettoyage impliquant le contact avec un liquide le liquide ayant un effet chimique ou dissolvant
B08B 9/032 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons par l'action mécanique d'un fluide en mouvement, p. ex. par effet de chasse d'eau
81.
Manifold assembly and wash barrel for soft serve machine
A self-contained system is provided for cleaning a food flow path in a food processor. The system can be operably engaged without requiring disassembly and reassembly of the food processor or can be operably engaged after a partial disassembly of the food processor. The system includes a control assembly for directing passage of a solution through the food processor without requiring constant operator oversight. The system can employ available positive pressure water supply, such as public utility water pressure to selectively and automatically push solutions, including rinses, backwards or forwards through a food flow path in the food processor, though typically countercurrent to the normal processing food flow. A manifold assembly includes an intake manifold and a distribution manifold, with an induction port and/or access port in the distribution manifold for introducing additives or agents into a controlled motive stream passing through the manifold assembly.
A23G 9/30 - NettoyageMaintien à l'état propreStérilisation
B67D 1/07 - Nettoyage des appareils pour débiter des boissons
B08B 3/02 - Nettoyage par la force de jets ou de pulvérisations
B08B 3/08 - Nettoyage impliquant le contact avec un liquide le liquide ayant un effet chimique ou dissolvant
B08B 9/032 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons par l'action mécanique d'un fluide en mouvement, p. ex. par effet de chasse d'eau
There is provided a semi-frozen product dispensing apparatus comprising a dispensing assembly, a product hopper, and a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger comprises a first tube extending along a central axis of the heat exchanger, product remaining within the first tube while being cooled. A corrugated sheath is a spiraled ribbon disposed circumferentially about the first tube, the ribbon including a plurality of windings that adhere to the first tube, with each winding including a plurality of corrugations. The plurality of corrugations of a first winding are circumferentially misaligned with the plurality of corrugations of an adjacent winding. A second tube is disposed concentrically to the first tube. An annular pathway is defined between the first and the second tubes, the corrugated sheath is in the annular pathway. A refrigerant flows axially through the pathway by passing over and around the corrugations along the annular pathway.
A23G 9/04 - Production de desserts glacés, p. ex. de glaces
A23G 9/22 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
F28D 7/10 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur comportant des ensembles de canalisations tubulaires fixes pour les deux sources de potentiel calorifique, ces sources étant en contact chacune avec un côté de la paroi d'une canalisation les canalisations étant disposées l'une dans l'autre, p. ex. concentriquement
F28F 1/10 - Éléments tubulaires ou leurs ensembles avec moyens pour augmenter la surface de transfert de chaleur, p. ex. avec des ailettes, avec des saillies, avec des évidements
F28F 1/36 - Éléments tubulaires ou leurs ensembles avec moyens pour augmenter la surface de transfert de chaleur, p. ex. avec des ailettes, avec des saillies, avec des évidements ces moyens étant uniquement à l'extérieur de l'élément tubulaire et s'étendant obliquement les moyens étant des ailettes enroulées en hélice ou des spirales de fils
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FROZEN DISPENSING MACHINE HEAT TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD
A method of performing a heat treatment cycle on a volume of product in a frozen food dispensing machine includes disconnecting a product storage portion of the machine from a freezing portion and a dispensing portion of the machine, defining a heat treatment circuit including the freezing portion and the dispensing portion of the machine, maintaining a first volume of product at the product storage portion at a product storage temperature and performing a heat treatment cycle on a second volume of product disposed in the heat treatment circuit at a heat treatment temperature greater than the product storage temperature.
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
A23G 9/30 - NettoyageMaintien à l'état propreStérilisation
84.
GRILL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING MOVEMENT WHEN MOTOR IS "OFF"
A grill including a first platen assembly, an second platen assembly movable with respect to the first platen assembly, a motor operable to move the second platen assembly with respect to the first platen assembly, and a control operable to measure movement of the second platen assembly with respect to the first platen assembly while the motor is off.
A plurality of bypass lines are configured to selectively engage a corresponding plurality of food flow paths in a food processor. Each bypass line fluidly communicates with an inlet of a pressure regulating valve such that a common pressure occurs at a spaced position in each food flow path providing an equal pressure at the pressure regulating valve.
B08B 9/032 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons par l'action mécanique d'un fluide en mouvement, p. ex. par effet de chasse d'eau
A plurality of bypass lines are configured to selectively engage a corresponding plurality of food flow paths in a food processor. Each bypass line fluidly communicates with an inlet of a pressure regulating valve such that a common pressure occurs at a spaced position in each food flow path providing an equal pressure at the pressure regulating valve.
A dispensing apparatus has: a freezing cylinder; a water flowpath; a first controllable valve along the water flowpath; a syrup flowpath; and a second controllable valve along the syrup flowpath. The flowpaths merge as a water/syrup flowpath to the freezing cylinder. The first controllable valve and the second controllable valve each have: a valve body having a cartridge compartment, an inlet to the cartridge compartment, and an outlet from the cartridge compartment; and a valve cartridge. The valve cartridge has: a cartridge body mounted in the cartridge compartment; a valve element carried by the cartridge body; and a solenoid carried by the cartridge body and coupled to the valve element to drive movement of the valve element. The valve element is shiftable between a first condition permitting communication between the inlet and the outlet and a second condition blocking communication between the inlet and the outlet.
A23G 9/22 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents
A23G 9/06 - Production de desserts glacés, p. ex. de glaces caractérisée par l'emploi de dioxyde de carbone ou de neige carbonique comme moyen de réfrigération
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
A23G 9/04 - Production de desserts glacés, p. ex. de glaces
B67D 1/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression
B67D 1/08 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression Détails
B67D 1/12 - Dispositifs ou systèmes de commande du débit ou de la pression
B67D 1/04 - Appareils utilisant l'air comprimé ou un autre gaz agissant directement ou indirectement sur les boissons dans les récipients de stockage
A valve comprises a body having a first inlet, a second inlet, and an outlet. A shuttle is shiftable between: a first position permitting communication between the first inlet and the outlet and blocking communication between the second inlet and the outlet; and a second position permitting communication between the second inlet and the outlet and blocking communication between the first inlet and the outlet. One or more permanent magnets are positioned to bias the shuttle away from a neutral position between the first position and the second position, wherein the valve further comprises: one or more electromagnets positioned to, in at least one condition of energization, counter said bias.
B67D 3/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour commander le débit du liquide à distribuer par gravité à partir des récipients de stockage
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
F16K 27/04 - Structures des logementsMatériaux utilisés à cet effet des tiroirs
F16K 31/08 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques utilisant un aimant utilisant un aimant permanent
F16K 31/06 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques utilisant un aimant
F16K 11/07 - Soupapes ou clapets à voies multiples, p. ex. clapets mélangeursRaccords de tuyauteries comportant de tels clapets ou soupapesAménagement d'obturateurs et de voies d'écoulement spécialement conçu pour mélanger les fluides dont toutes les faces d'obturation se déplacent comme un tout comportant uniquement des tiroirs à éléments de fermeture glissant linéairement à glissières cylindriques
A47G 19/18 - Confituriers, pots à moutarde ou récipients pour produits similaires
A23G 9/22 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents
F16K 27/02 - Structures des logementsMatériaux utilisés à cet effet des soupapes de levage
B67D 1/12 - Dispositifs ou systèmes de commande du débit ou de la pression
F16K 37/00 - Moyens particuliers portés par ou sur les soupapes ou autres dispositifs d'obturation pour repérer ou enregistrer leur fonctionnement ou pour permettre de donner l'alarme
B67D 1/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression
B67D 1/07 - Nettoyage des appareils pour débiter des boissons
B67D 1/08 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression Détails
A scraper blade for a frozen dessert machine includes a blade body extending from a first end to a second end. The blade body includes a cutting edge on a first side of the blade body facing a scraping direction. A biasing projection extends from a second side of the blade body in a direction opposite the scraping direction of the cutting edge. A frozen product machine includes a freezing cylinder defining a longitudinal axis and a rotating beater assembly within the freezing cylinder. The rotating beater assembly includes a beater body and a scraper blade as described above. The scraper blade is operatively connected to the beater body. The biasing projection of the scraper blade biases the cutting edge against an inner diameter surface of the freezing cylinder.
A self-contained system is provided for cleaning a food flow path in a food processor. The system can be operably engaged without requiring disassembly and reassembly of the food processor or can be operably engaged after a partial disassembly of the food processor. The system includes a control assembly for directing passage of a solution through the food processor without requiring constant operator oversight. The system can employ available positive pressure water supply, such as public utility water pressure to selectively and automatically push solutions, including rinses, backwards or forwards through a food flow path in the food processor, though typically countercurrent to the normal processing food flow. A manifold assembly includes an intake manifold and a distribution manifold, with an induction port and/or access port in the distribution manifold for introducing additives or agents into a controlled motive stream passing through the manifold assembly.
A23G 9/30 - NettoyageMaintien à l'état propreStérilisation
B67D 1/07 - Nettoyage des appareils pour débiter des boissons
B08B 3/02 - Nettoyage par la force de jets ou de pulvérisations
B08B 3/08 - Nettoyage impliquant le contact avec un liquide le liquide ayant un effet chimique ou dissolvant
B08B 9/032 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons par l'action mécanique d'un fluide en mouvement, p. ex. par effet de chasse d'eau
91.
Automated cleaning system for food processor and method
A self-contained system is provided for cleaning a food flow path in a food processor. The system can be operably engaged without requiring disassembly and reassembly of the food processor or can be operably engaged after a partial disassembly of the food processor. The system includes a control assembly for directing passage of a solution through the food processor without requiring constant operator oversight. The system can employ available positive pressure water supply, such as public utility water pressure to selectively and automatically push solutions, including rinses, backwards or forwards through a food flow path in the food processor, though typically countercurrent to the normal processing food flow. A manifold assembly includes an intake manifold and a distribution manifold, with an induction port and/or access port in the distribution manifold for introducing additives or agents into a controlled motive stream passing through the manifold assembly.
A23G 9/30 - NettoyageMaintien à l'état propreStérilisation
B67D 1/07 - Nettoyage des appareils pour débiter des boissons
B08B 3/02 - Nettoyage par la force de jets ou de pulvérisations
B08B 3/08 - Nettoyage impliquant le contact avec un liquide le liquide ayant un effet chimique ou dissolvant
B08B 9/032 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons par l'action mécanique d'un fluide en mouvement, p. ex. par effet de chasse d'eau
92.
Automated cleaning system for food processor and method
A self-contained system is provided for cleaning a food flow path in a food processor. The system can be operably engaged without requiring disassembly and reassembly of the food processor or can be operably engaged after a partial disassembly of the food processor. The system includes a control assembly for directing passage of a solution through the food processor without requiring constant operator oversight. The system can employ available positive pressure water supply, such as public utility water pressure to selectively and automatically push solutions, including rinses, backwards or forwards through a food flow path in the food processor, though typically countercurrent to the normal processing food flow. A manifold assembly includes an intake manifold and a distribution manifold, with an induction port and/or access port in the distribution manifold for introducing additives or agents into a controlled motive stream passing through the manifold assembly.
B67D 1/07 - Nettoyage des appareils pour débiter des boissons
B08B 3/02 - Nettoyage par la force de jets ou de pulvérisations
B08B 3/08 - Nettoyage impliquant le contact avec un liquide le liquide ayant un effet chimique ou dissolvant
B08B 9/032 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons par l'action mécanique d'un fluide en mouvement, p. ex. par effet de chasse d'eau
A flame sense assembly (100) includes a flame sense electrode having a sense rod (108), at least a portion of the sense rod (108) for placement in a flame area; and an electrically conductive ground screen (110) for electrical connection to ground, at least a portion of the ground screen (110) for placement in the flame area; wherein the ground screen (110) is positioned relative to the sense rod (108) to allow an electric current to pass between the sense rod (108) to the ground screen (110) in the presence of a flame.
F23N 5/12 - Systèmes de commande de la combustion utilisant des dispositifs sensibles aux variations thermiques ou à la dilatation thermique d'un agent utilisant des éléments sensibles à l'ionisation, c.-à-d. des électrodes de flamme
F23Q 3/00 - Allumage à étincelles produites électriquement
A beverage dispenser includes a mixing portion to mix a plurality of beverage ingredients and a dispensing portion to dispense the mixed beverage. The dispenser further includes a product input portion having a plurality of refillable ingredient bins operably connectible to the mixing portion. Each refillable ingredient bin includes a self-closing seal located at a bin outlet to prevent leakage of the beverage ingredients from the bin outlet when the refillable ingredient bin is disconnected from the mixing portion. An ingredient bin assembly for a beverage dispensing machine includes a refillable ingredient bin having a bin outlet and a self-closing seal positioned at the bin outlet to prevent leakage of beverage ingredients from the bin outlet when the refillable ingredient bin is disconnected from a beverage dispensing machine.
A method of controlling a cooking apparatus includes identifying an initial thickness of a food product on a lower heating plate of the cooking apparatus and calculating a difference between an initial gap value corresponding to the initial thickness of the food product and a predefined final gap value. The method includes controlling at least one of a pressure of at least one of an upper heating plate and a lower heating plate on the food product, a rate of descent of the upper heating plate toward the lower heating plate, and a rate of ascent of the lower heating plate toward the upper heating plate based on the calculated difference between the initial gap value and the predefined final gap value.
A cooking apparatus includes a base including a lower heating plate an upper heating unit including an upper heating plate and a cleaning structure configured to move a cleaning blade along at least one of the lower heating plate and the upper heating plate. The apparatus also includes a control circuit configured to control movement of the cleaning blade across the one of the lower heating plate and the upper heating plate.
A self-contained system is provided for cleaning a food flow path in a food processor. The system can be operably engaged without requiring disassembly and reassembly of the food processor or can be operably engaged after a partial disassembly of the food processor. The system includes a control assembly for directing passage of a solution through the food processor without requiring constant operator oversight. The system can employ available positive pressure water supply, such as public utility water pressure to selectively and automatically push solutions, including rinses, backwards or forwards through a food flow path in the food processor, though typically countercurrent to the normal processing food flow. A manifold assembly includes an intake manifold and a distribution manifold, with an induction port and/or access port in the distribution manifold for introducing additives or agents into a controlled motive stream passing through the manifold assembly.
B08B 3/02 - Nettoyage par la force de jets ou de pulvérisations
B08B 3/08 - Nettoyage impliquant le contact avec un liquide le liquide ayant un effet chimique ou dissolvant
B08B 9/032 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons par l'action mécanique d'un fluide en mouvement, p. ex. par effet de chasse d'eau
B67D 1/07 - Nettoyage des appareils pour débiter des boissons
A cooking system includes a first cooking apparatus including a first base and a first upper heating unit. The first base has a first lower heating plate and the first upper heating unit has a first upper heating plate. The first upper heating unit is moveable to bring the first upper heating plate towards the first lower heating plate. The first base includes a mounting surface configured to receive a plurality of interchangeable lower heating plates including the first lower heating plate and the first upper heating plate is one of a plurality of interchangeable upper heating plates.
