EP2588241B1 - Vorrichtung zum versprühen eines tröpchennebels - Google Patents

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EP2588241B1
EP2588241B1 EP11741621.4A EP11741621A EP2588241B1 EP 2588241 B1 EP2588241 B1 EP 2588241B1 EP 11741621 A EP11741621 A EP 11741621A EP 2588241 B1 EP2588241 B1 EP 2588241B1
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Frédéric Richard
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
    • A47F3/00—Show cases or show cabinets
    • A47F3/001—Devices for lighting, humidifying, heating, ventilation
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B13/00—Machines or plants for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces of objects or other work by spraying, not covered by groups B05B1/00 - B05B11/00
    • B05B13/02—Means for supporting work; Arrangement or mounting of spray heads; Adaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work
    • B05B13/04—Means for supporting work; Arrangement or mounting of spray heads; Adaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during spraying operation
    • B05B13/0405—Means for supporting work; Arrangement or mounting of spray heads; Adaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during spraying operation with reciprocating or oscillating spray heads
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B3/00—Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements
    • B05B3/02—Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B3/00—Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements
    • B05B3/02—Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements
    • B05B3/025—Rotational joints
    • B05B3/026—Rotational joints the fluid passing axially from one joint element to another
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B3/00—Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements
    • B05B3/14—Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with oscillating elements; with intermittent operation
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B12/00—Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area
    • B05B12/08—Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material to be discharged, of ambient medium or of target ; responsive to condition of spray devices or of supply means, e.g. pipes, pumps or their drive means
    • B05B12/12—Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material to be discharged, of ambient medium or of target ; responsive to condition of spray devices or of supply means, e.g. pipes, pumps or their drive means responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature position or movement of the target relative to the spray apparatus
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B15/00—Details of spraying plant or spraying apparatus not otherwise provided for; Accessories
    • B05B15/60—Arrangements for mounting, supporting or holding spraying apparatus
    • B05B15/65—Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits
    • B05B15/652—Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits whereby the jet can be oriented
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B17/00—Apparatus for spraying or atomising liquids or other fluent materials, not covered by the preceding groups
    • B05B17/04—Apparatus for spraying or atomising liquids or other fluent materials, not covered by the preceding groups operating with special methods
    • B05B17/06—Apparatus for spraying or atomising liquids or other fluent materials, not covered by the preceding groups operating with special methods using ultrasonic or other kinds of vibrations
    • B05B17/0607—Apparatus for spraying or atomising liquids or other fluent materials, not covered by the preceding groups operating with special methods using ultrasonic or other kinds of vibrations generated by electrical means, e.g. piezoelectric transducers
    • B05B17/0615—Apparatus for spraying or atomising liquids or other fluent materials, not covered by the preceding groups operating with special methods using ultrasonic or other kinds of vibrations generated by electrical means, e.g. piezoelectric transducers spray being produced at the free surface of the liquid or other fluent material in a container and subjected to the vibrations
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B7/00—Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
    • B05B7/0012—Apparatus for achieving spraying before discharge from the apparatus

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  • the present invention relates to a device for spraying a mist of droplets on products, especially food products.
  • Such devices are known to improve the appearance and preservation of food products and are therefore widely used, especially for moistening fruits and vegetables or seafood in businesses distributing them.
  • the devices of the state of the art generally comprise a plurality of droplet mist diffusers constituted by horizontal and / or vertical stainless steel profiles and each comprising at least one spray orifice on the products, provided, for example, on the side wall of the diffuser.
  • the mist of droplets is generated by a generator including an ultrasonic transmitter.
  • the droplets once formed are ejected to the diffuser using an air jet.
  • the fog diffused through the orifices is therefore a mixture of liquid and air.
  • Such devices are often coupled to a display for food products exhibiting these products.
  • existing devices may not properly hydrate all products located on the display according to the disposition thereof.
  • the document CN2779287Y discloses a spraying device according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the invention aims in particular to provide a device for a better distribution of the diffusion of mist droplets, and therefore, a better hydration of the products located on the display.
  • the subject of the invention is a device for spraying a mist of droplets according to claim 1.
  • each diffuser can be adjusted and changed over time depending on the distribution of products on the display.
  • a single diffuser can therefore spray the fog on a larger amount of products than in the state of the art, because of the possible displacement of the orifice.
  • the number of diffusers of the device can therefore also be revised downward, which reduces the size of the device.
  • a device according to the invention because of the movement of the diffusers and the variations in the configuration of the resulting spray-mist mats, increases the aesthetic appearance of the display unit near which it is located and enhances the products on which it sprays. fog.
  • a device according to the invention may comprise a mobile diffuser, in particular continuously, or a diffuser whose position according to the degree of freedom is adjustable, that is to say that it can be moved to reach an optimal position but that it remains in the optimal position once it is determined.
  • the invention also relates to a display of food products comprising an exposure surface of the products, and at least one device according to the invention, the diffuser being arranged to spray the liquid towards the exposure surface.
  • the invention also relates to a method of spraying a mist of droplets according to claim 11.
  • the invention also relates to a method of spraying a mist of droplets on products such as food products, using a device according to the invention, wherein, while a diffuser sprays the fog on the products, is involved, in particular in rotation, a displacement of the diffuser, so as to vary the speed of displacement thereof, in particular as a function of external parameters, for example measured by a sensor capable of determining the degree of product hydration such as a humidity sensor, a weight sensor, an infrared sensor or an optical sensor.
  • a sensor capable of determining the degree of product hydration such as a humidity sensor, a weight sensor, an infrared sensor or an optical sensor.
  • a product display rack 10 comprising in the lower part a plurality of substantially vertical profiles 12 for supporting a plate forming an exposure surface of the products 16.
  • the plate is flat and inclined so that it is lower at the front end from the display stand. It is bordered by flanges 17 delimiting the exposure surface 16 and preventing products from falling off the display.
  • the display unit 10 also comprises a device 18 for spraying mist of droplets onto the products exposed on the surface 16, integral with the display, in order to promote the preservation of these food products.
  • This device 18 comprises a generator 20 of liquid droplets, in particular water, integral with the display and disposed therebelow. This generator 20 can be fixed under the display with the aid of removable fixing means.
  • the device also includes diffusers 22 for spraying the generated droplets to the exposure surface 16.
  • Each diffuser 22 comprises a rigid tube of food grade material, for example stainless steel, located vertically at the rear end of the exposure surface 16, and forming a channel for the passage of the liquid. It also includes projection orifices 24. These orifices 24 are distributed on the side wall of the diffuser so as to be able to diffuse the droplets onto the exposure surface 16. The projection orifices 24 are situated for example above the surface. display of the display.
  • the droplets generated in the generator are guided, by means of a jet of air under light pressure, in pipes 28 located beneath the exposure surface and bringing the fog to the diffusers 22.
  • the generator 20 comprises a tank intended to receive the liquid to be diffused, an ultrasonic transmitter, housed in the tank, intended to emit ultrasound in the liquid of the vessel, and a focused ultrasonic focusing nozzle, housed in the tank, for focusing the ultrasound to a point of the liquid.
  • the ultrasonic transmitter is preferably a piezoelectric element, for example a piezoelectric ceramic.
  • the generator is conventionally supplied with liquid using a water supply, connected to an external liquid dispenser, for example a water tap of the sector possibly equipped with a water filtration system .
  • Each diffuser 22 is movable relative to the remainder of the display, in particular to the exposure surface 16.
  • the following will be described with reference to the Figures 1 and 2 , a device having such a diffuser.
  • the device, in particular the diffuser is represented horizontally on the figure 2 for the sake of clarity. However, when placed on the display of the figure 1 such a device is of course vertical.
  • Each diffuser 22 is located above the exposure surface and is connected to a pipe also vertical and placed substantially below the exposure surface.
  • the diffuser and the duct are formed by ducts of the same diameter connected by means of a securing sleeve 32 which engages the respective ends of the pipe and the diffuser 22.
  • Such a sleeve also forms a section of annular section diameter slightly greater than those of the ducts, chosen so that the pipe and the diffuser can be mounted almost without play in the sleeve.
  • It is for example made of a metallic material, such as stainless steel, and comprises at each from its end a seal so as to seal between the duct and the diffuser 22.
  • the seals are lip seals, V-profile. The ends of the lips are preferably provided with a large thickness, so to withstand the mechanical forces and resist the wear due to the rotation of the diffuser.
  • the seal located at the end of the sleeve 32 connected to the diffuser 22 is contained in a metal ring of square section, fixed to the sleeve by means of one or more elements such as screws 38.
  • the sleeve comprises an oblong slot 34.
  • the diffuser 22 comprises a pin 36 located on its outer wall near its end and intended to cooperate with the oblong slot.
  • This pin 36 is attached, for example welded or force-fitted, on the diffuser once it has been put into place in the sleeve 32.
  • the diffuser comprises a degree of freedom relative to the sleeve 32 and can be movable by rotation along an axis corresponding to its longitudinal direction relative to the sleeve 32.
  • the transverse dimensions of the light are however substantially equal to that of the pin 36, so that the diffuser is blocked in all other degrees of freedom.
  • the sleeve 32 is however secured to the pipe so as to remain stationary relative thereto.
  • the device 18 also comprises means for driving the displacement of the diffuser 22.
  • These drive means comprise a ring gear 40 threaded onto the diffuser 22 and fastened to it by screwing with the aid of elements 42.
  • a motor and a gear wheel 44 disposed at the output of the motor to cooperate with the crown, to drive it in rotation in a conventional manner.
  • the motor and the toothed wheel are covered by a protective casing 46 to avoid injury to a consumer or operator, the housing being connected to the display by a support member 48 substantially parallel to the diffuser 22.
  • the force required for rotation remains very low and the engine power is also very low (a few watts).
  • the rotation torque is determined so that it is low so that any operating incident comes to block the rotation. This avoids an accident. Automatic detection of abnormal torque can be provided to stop the device in case of operation unnatural.
  • the angular position of the spraying orifices 24 of the diffuser 22 may vary, in particular in a continuous manner, so that the mist of droplets can be oriented in different ways and can moisten different products as a function of time, without the intervention of an external operator.
  • the device 18 also comprises motor supply means (not shown) generally comprising a conventional plug for connecting the motor to the mains electricity network.
  • the motor supply means may also comprise a battery, such as a battery, possibly rechargeable.
  • the motor can be configured to change the direction of rotation of the wheel 44, and therefore of the diffuser 22, when it encounters a resistance, and, therefore, that a torque is applied to the spindle. motor output.
  • the motor acts on the wheel so as to rotate in the opposite direction of its direction of pivoting at the moment when the abuitment occurs.
  • the movement of the diffuser is limited to a predetermined angular range, less than 360 ° and corresponding to the angular range of the light 34. It is therefore likely to spray the fog only in places where this is useful. For example, it never takes an angular position in which the orifices do not spray the liquid on the exposure surface.
  • the pawn may also have an anti-tear function.
  • the conduit may be subject to movements, or shocks transmitted by the display and could dislodge the sleeve, which avoids the presence of the pin, especially in the case where the diffuser is horizontal.
  • the pin can also be used as a reference for a specific angular position, in the case where angular registration means are used to control the speed variation of the motor.
  • the pin is in fact always placed at a known angle with respect to the diffusion orifices.
  • the motor can also be configured to vary the rotational speed of the wheel 44, and therefore the diffuser.
  • the device 18 furthermore comprises motor control means making it possible to vary the speed of rotation of the wheel 44 according to parameters outside the device.
  • the fan speed and the flow rate of the liquid sprayed from the generator can also be adapted by the generator according to the external parameters, when this is ordered by the control means.
  • Such parameters may be parameters manually programmed by an operator, using an external input device electrically connected to the motor. This can for example program engine rotational speeds associated with angular positions thereof.
  • the user can also define areas on the display surface in which different types of vegetables are stored and indicate which water needs each type of vegetable.
  • the engine comprises an analysis unit, analyzing the data indicated by the user and associating the defined area with an angular position of the diffuser and varying the speed of the diffuser according to these elements.
  • the operator can program the motor so that the speed of rotation of the wheel is higher when the angular position of the diffuser is such that a spray orifice sprays droplets towards the middle of the exposure surface only when its angular position is such that the orifice sprays droplets towards the front of the surface.
  • Such external parameters may also be parameters measured by different sensors, for example by humidity sensors located at different locations on the exposure surface. These sensors are generally electrically connected to the engine, in particular to the analysis unit thereof. This unit makes it possible to deduce from the sensor measurements which areas of the exposure surface should be the most humidified and therefore what are the angular positions in which the motor must slow down or accelerate the wheel 44.
  • the means for varying the speed of the motor can also be controlled at the same time using parameters entered by the user and measured parameters.
  • Such a method comprises a first step of generating droplets to Using the generator 20. Then the droplets generated continuously by the generator are sent by means of an air jet, in the pipes 28, and the diffusers 22 so as to be sprayed on the products through the orifices. 24.
  • the engine is also started, so as to cause the diffuser to rotate continuously, the latter changing direction each time the pin 36 is at one end of the light.
  • the pin also serves as an angular wedge to place the diffuser in a correct position and initialize the operation of the device
  • the humidity is measured using sensors placed on the exposure surface and / or around it.
  • the data coming from the sensors is transmitted to the engine which analyzes them and then adapts the speed of rotation of the wheel according to the parameters measured by the sensors.
  • This process is then carried out during the whole time of diffusion of the liquid on the products, that is to say that the data coming from the sensors are again analyzed after a predetermined period of time, for example a minute, and that the speed of rotation of the toothed wheel at a given angular position may be affected.
  • a device 50 according to another embodiment of the invention will now be described.
  • Such a device comprises a diffuser 52 composed of two coaxial tubular conduits 54A, 54B, made of a food grade material such as stainless steel and a sealing member 56, made for example of plastic.
  • the sealing member 56 forms a sleeve fitted on the two ducts 54A, 54B so as to ensure continuity between these ducts.
  • An O-ring 58 of an elastomeric material is mounted in the sleeve 56, on the inner face thereof, at each of its longitudinal ends, so as to ensure the sealing of the diffuser.
  • a support piece 60 also tubular, covers the sleeve 56. This piece is connected to a fixed element, for example the display or a wall of a room in which the device is installed.
  • the support piece 60 is also made of stainless steel.
  • the support piece 60 comprises two circular grooves 62 formed on its inner face and in which balls 64 are arranged, making it possible to reduce the friction between the part 60 and the sleeve 56.
  • the sleeve 56 is rotatable about its axis, which coincides with that of the ducts 54A, 54B, relative to the support part 60. It also drives the conduits 54A, 54B in rotation because it is immobilized in rotation relative thereto of the makes friction generated on these conduits 54A, 54B by the respective seals 58.
  • the ducts comprise spray orifices 66 of fog on the display products.
  • the position of these orifices 66 can be changed over time depending on the distribution and type of products on the display. This adjustment is done manually for example by the department manager.
  • the shape of the display is not limited to what has been described.
  • the exposure surface could be horizontal or the display could be intended to rest against a wall instead of forming an island.
  • the generator could be placed elsewhere than under the display.
  • the generator is also not necessarily an ultrasonic generator, as described above.
  • the diffuser may also be arranged substantially horizontally and / or be made of a material other than stainless steel. It can be of a different form than a straight form. It can for example be bent at one end. It can also be considered flexible. It does not necessarily form a channel but can be for example a nozzle arranged at the end of a channel.
  • the diffuser may also include orifices that are not located on the side wall thereof. It may for example comprise an orifice located at one of its ends, especially when it is vertical. It may also include a number of orifices different from what has been described or orifices located on the same radial section of the diffuser.
  • the diffuser may also include more than one degree of freedom. It is also not necessarily mobile in rotation. It can indeed be also mobile in translation.
  • the diffuser may also, if it is rotatable, rotate only in a single direction relative to the rest of the device, the device comprising in this case no stopper impeding the movement of the diffuser.
  • the training means can also be different from what has been described. They may for example comprise a wheel and a friction ring, or a jack adapted to move the diffuser in translation.
  • a vertical light can be cut in the wall of the sleeve, in which is placed the pin. This allows a degree of freedom to adjust the position of the diffuser vertically.
  • the device according to the second embodiment may comprise drive means such as those of the first embodiment or other means.
  • the speed of the diffuser may vary according to other measures than those described or as a function of time, using a program previously developed.
  • the measurement analysis unit is not necessarily included in the device and may be external to it. It can in this case for example be controlled via internet remotely. It is the same for the sensors.
  • the device is not necessarily coupled to a display of products and can be used in other places than stores distributing fresh products, such as in a cheese cellar or a wine cellar.
  • a closed-loop adjustment with a sensor instead of a closed-loop adjustment with a sensor, it can for example provide a prior adjustment at the time of installation, or a periodic visual adjustment.

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  1. Vorrichtung (18, 50) zum Zerstäuben eines Tröpfchennebels, umfassend mindestens einen Nebelzerstäuber (22, 52), umfassend mindestens eine Zerstäuberöffnung (24, 66), und eine Zuführungsleitung (28) für den Nebelzerstäuber, wobei die Vorrichtung so ausgelegt ist, dass der Zerstäuber mindestens einen Freiheitsgrad bezogen auf den Rest der Vorrichtung aufweist (26, 60), wobei die Vorrichtung Antriebsmittel umfasst, die den Zerstäuber bewegen können, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie Befehlsmittel für die Antriebsmittel umfasst, die die Geschwindigkeit des Zerstäubers entsprechend den verschiedenen Zonen, die dem Nebel ausgesetzt sind, variieren können.
  2. Vorrichtung nach dem vorherigen Anspruch, so ausgelegt, dass der Zerstäuber (22, 52) einen Rotationsfreiheitsgrad aufweist.
  3. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorherigen Ansprüche, wobei der Zerstäuber einen steifen Kanal (22, 54A, 54B) umfasst, der aus einem Material mit Lebensmittelqualität ausgeführt ist, wie etwa Inox, wobei die Zerstäuberöffnung vorzugsweise an einer seitlichen Wand davon vorgesehen ist.
  4. Vorrichtung nach dem vorherigen Anspruch, wobei die Vorrichtung ein Befestigungselement (32) für den Kanal (22) an der Rohrleitung (28) umfasst, das dem Kanal einen Freiheitsgrad bezogen auf die Rohrleitung (28) erlaubt, wobei das Befestigungselement insbesondere einen länglichen Schlitz (34) umfasst, in den ein auf dem Kanal angeordneter Haltestift (36) mit kleineren Abmessungen eingeführt werden kann.
  5. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, bei der mindestens ein Element (56) des Zerstäubers (52) in ein festes Halteteil (60) eingeführt ist, wobei Mittel zum Beseitigen von Reibung, zum Beispiel Rollmittel (64), zwischen dem Zerstäuber (52) und dem Halteteil (60) angeordnet sind.
  6. Vorrichtung nach dem vorherigen Anspruch, wobei die Antriebsmittel Folgendes umfassen:
    - einen Motor,
    - ein Rad, wie etwa ein Zahnrad, das am Ausgang des Motors vorgesehen ist,
    - einen Kranz (40), wie etwa einen Zahnkranz, der so auf dem Kanal montiert ist, dass er diesen zumindest teilweise umgibt, und ausgelegt ist, um mit dem Rad (44) einzugreifen.
  7. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, umfassend einen Generator (20) für einen Tröpfchennebel, der dem Zerstäuber vorgelagert angeordnet ist, wobei der Generator einen Ultraschallemitter und vorzugsweise eine Bündelungsdüse für die emittierten Ultraschallwellen umfasst.
  8. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorherigen Ansprüche, umfassend Befehlsmittel für die Antriebsmittel, die die Geschwindigkeit der Antriebsmittel entsprechend äußerer Parameter variieren können, die zum Beispiel durch einen Sensor, der den Hydratationsgrad von Produkten messen kann, wie etwa ein Feuchtigkeitssensor, ein Gewichtssensor, ein Infrarotsensor oder ein optischer Sensor, gemessen werden.
  9. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorherigen Ansprüche, darüber hinaus umfassend Befehlsmittel, die den Durchfluss von zerstäubter Flüssigkeit und/oder die Lüftungsgeschwindigkeit entsprechend äußerer Parameter variieren können, die zum Beispiel durch einen Sensor, der den Hydratationsgrad von Produkten messen kann, wie etwa ein Feuchtigkeitssensor, ein Gewichtssensor, ein Infrarotsensor oder ein optischer Sensor, gemessen werden.
  10. Verkaufsständer (10) für Lebensmittelprodukte, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass er eine Ausstellungsoberfläche für Produkte (16) und mindestens eine Vorrichtung (18, 50) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche umfasst, wobei der Zerstäuber (22, 52) zum Zerstäuben der Flüssigkeit in Richtung der Ausstellungsoberfläche angeordnet ist.
  11. Verfahren zum Zerstäuben eines Tröpfchennebels auf Produkte mithilfe einer Vorrichtung, umfassend mindestens einen Nebelzerstäuber (22, 52), der mindestens eine Zerstäuberöffnung (24, 66) umfasst, und eine Zuführungsleitung (28) für den Nebelzerstäuber, in der Antriebsmittel den Zerstäuber bezogen auf den Rest der Vorrichtung (26, 60) in Bewegung bringen und Befehlsmittel für die Antriebsmittel die Fortbewegungsgeschwindigkeit des Zerstäubers entsprechend den verschiedenen Zonen, die dem Nebel ausgesetzt sind, variieren.
  12. Verfahren nach Anspruch 11, wobei die Fortbewegungsgeschwindigkeit des Zerstäubers entsprechend äußerer Parameter variiert, die zum Beispiel durch einen Sensor, der den Hydratationsgrad der Produkte messen kann, wie etwa ein Feuchtigkeitssensor, ein Gewichtssensor, ein Infrarotsensor oder ein optischer Sensor, gemessen werden.
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