Patent ID: 6044617
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
An apparatus for loading dough into a container through a container opening, the apparatus comprising:a support frame;a cam rail mounted to the support frame;an endless band rotatable on the support frame; anda plurality of tilting spoon assemblies mounted to the band, each tilting spoon assembly comprising:a support member fixed to the band;a spoon having a first end and a second end;a hinge proximate the first end and joining the spoon to the support member; anda push bar having a spoon end joined to the spoon at a position between the second end of the spoon and the hinge, and a rail end engaging the cam rail, the cam rail having bends to cause selective displacement of the push bar to tilt the spoon from a first position to a second position relative to the associated support member.