HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT FOR FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT

摘要

A height adjustable support comprising a threaded support channel a cylindrical support post, positioned within the support channel and at least one saddle brace positioned within the support channel and to partially surround the cylindrical support post. In the present invention, the downward force resulting from the weight of the equipment results in static friction between the saddle brace and the cylindrical support post that is sufficient to hold the equipment surface at a desired height. The height adjustable support may be implemented into hygienically designed food processing equipment to eliminate undesirable bacteria harboring surfaces and to improve height adjustability of the equipment.

主权项

1. A height adjustable support comprising:
a support channel comprising a back wall a first side wall and a second side wall the first side wall having at least one securing notch positioned along a first lengthwise edge of the first side wall and the second side wall, having at least one securing notch positioned along a first lengthwise edge of the second side wall and aligned with the at least one securing notch of the first side wall; and at least one saddle brace, the at least one saddle brace comprising a semicircular portion dimensioned to be positioned within the interior of the support channel and to partially surround and be in contact with a cylindrical support post positioned within the interior of the support channel, the saddle brace timber comprising a first notched flange extending from a first end of the semicircular portion of the saddle brace and dimensioned to engage with the at least one securing notch of the first side wall of the support channel and a second notched flange extending from a second end of the semicircular portion of the saddle brace and dimensioned to engage with the at least one securing notch of the second side wall of the support channel.