AUTOMATED READY-TO-COOK WONTON PRODUCTION APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD

摘要

An automated method for producing a ready-to-cook wonton from a wonton intermediate product including a shell containing a filler material. The intermediate product is defined by a central portion and opposing end portions. The intermediate product is placed on a base plate, with the first end portion aligned with of a first engagement mechanism, and the second end portion aligned with a second engagement mechanism. The engagement mechanisms are operated to engage the first end portions at first and second centerlines, respectively. The second centerline is vertically off-set from the first centerline. The engagement mechanisms are rotated to wrap the first and second ends toward the central portion. Following rotation, the second end portion overlaps the first end portion. A pinching force is applied onto the overlapped first and second ends in forming a completed ready-to-cook wonton.