VIBRATING FUNNEL FINGERS FOR DISTRIBUTION OF SEASONING ONTO DISCRETE LANES

摘要

An apparatus and method for distribution seasoning on lanes of stackable chip product using a series of vibrating funnel fingers (118). A narrowed discharge end (210) for each funnel finger is positioned over a lane of chips, thereby directing the seasoning on each chip and limiting the amount of seasoning that must be recycled or discarded. Oscillation of the funnel fingers (118) insures even seasoning distribution on the chips and precludes accumulation of the seasoning on the distribution apparatus.