Patent ID: 7770717
Filing Date: 2010-08-10
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A device for transferring flaccid food items, comprising: a base part having a vacuum communication means; a conveyor belt having a plurality of openings formed in the conveyor belt; a drive means for said conveyor belt; and a support means adapted for supporting said conveyor belt, wherein said conveyor belt is arranged in a course such that the conveyor belt is supported by said support means, and wherein said base part comprises a first part corresponding to a vacuum transport zone and a second part corresponding to a friction transport zone, wherein said vacuum communication means of the base part comprises a surface vacuum communication means arranged in said first part of said base part, said surface vacuum communication means comprising at least one indentation or cavity arranged in the longitudinal direction of said conveyor belt, and wherein said conveyor belt comprises a vacuum communication means including passages for communicating vacuum to said plurality of openings in the conveyor belt.