A method for compacting a slug of product and apparatus for accomplishing the same. The invention describes collecting weighed product in an intermediate settling device to form a compact slug of product. The device can comprise a single settling chamber or can comprise multiple settling chambers which are axially rotatable. The slug can be compacted by jostling and/or vibrating the settling device. Thereafter, the product is discharged to a packaging apparatus. Because the product in the final package is denser, a smaller package can be utilized reducing manufacturing and shipping costs.
申请公布号
EP2491356(A4)
申请公布日期
2014.06.18
申请号
EP20100825804
申请日期
2010.10.25
申请人
FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.
发明人
BIERSCHENK, PATRICK, J.;BRENKUS, FRANK, M.;MELANSON, AMELINDA;REAVES, JERRY, M.;KRAUSE, LEON, J.;GUST, RONALD, M.