Patent ID: 8197117
Filing Date: 2012-06-12
Classification: B01F

Abstract:
1. A method for agitating pouched products, comprising: a) providing a frame; b) providing a conveyor belt supported by said frame for transporting said pouched product, said conveyor belt defining a pouch pathway and including one cylindrical rod positioned above and extending transverse to said pouch pathway; and c) providing at least one agitation station located along said conveyor belt, said station including an agitator and an arm having first and second ends, said first end of said arm including a C-shaped coupler for removable engagement with said rod whereby said first end is pivotally secured to said frame, said agitator including a wheel rotatably secured to said second end of said arm, said arm being located to position said wheel adjacent said belt and within said pouch pathway; d) transporting said pouched product along said conveyor belt such that said pouched product travels through said agitation station causing said pouch to engage said wheel thereby causing said arm to pivot about said first end, whereby the product within said pouch is agitated.