Patent ID: 6441321
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: A21C,G01G

Abstract:
A method of continuously dividing a mass of semi-solid matter into a plurality of portions, each portion having a preselected target weight, comprising the steps of:providing a dividing mechanism that divides the semi-solid matter into portions and a motor-driven device that feeds the semi-solid matter to the dividing mechanism and has an operating rate that is controlled by inputting a control signal corresponding to a numerical value; inputting an initial operating rate control signal to the motor-driven device; dividing a portion of semi-solid matter from the mass using the dividing mechanism; transporting the portion from the dividing mechanism using a conveyor system; placing the portion on a stationary weighing mechanism using a positioning mechanism which dissipates momentum of the portion; weighing the portion; removing the portion from the weighing mechanism using a propulsion mechanism; determining the difference between the weight of the portion and the predetermined target weight; and adjusting the operating rate control signal of the motor-driven device according to the weight difference.