EP2844440B1 - Slicing device comprising a product gripper - Google Patents

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EP2844440B1
EP2844440B1 EP13713846.7A EP13713846A EP2844440B1 EP 2844440 B1 EP2844440 B1 EP 2844440B1 EP 13713846 A EP13713846 A EP 13713846A EP 2844440 B1 EP2844440 B1 EP 2844440B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
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    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26D—CUTTING; DETAILS COMMON TO MACHINES FOR PERFORATING, PUNCHING, CUTTING-OUT, STAMPING-OUT OR SEVERING
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    • B26D7/01—Means for holding or positioning work
    • B26D2007/011—Means for holding or positioning work by clamping claws, e.g. in high speed slicers for food products
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26D—CUTTING; DETAILS COMMON TO MACHINES FOR PERFORATING, PUNCHING, CUTTING-OUT, STAMPING-OUT OR SEVERING
    • B26D7/00—Details of apparatus for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
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    • B26D2007/013—Means for holding or positioning work the work being tubes, rods or logs
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Aufschneidevorrichtung, die ein Schneidmesser aufweist, das von dem vorderen Ende eines Lebensmittelproduktes Scheiben abtrennt, wobei ein Mittel das Lebensmittelprodukt in Richtung des Schneidmessers transportiert und insbesondere gegen eine Auflage drückt und ein Greifer das hintere Ende des Produktes ergreift. Ein weiterer Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung ist ein Verfahren zum Aufschneiden eines Lebensmittelproduktes, das auf einer Auflage aufliegt, in Richtung eines Schneidmessers transportiert wird und dessen hinteres Ende mit einem Greifer in Kontakt gebracht wird.The present invention relates to a slicing apparatus comprising a cutting blade separating slices from the front end of a food product, a means transporting the food product towards the cutting blade, and in particular pressing against a support and a gripper gripping the rear end of the product. Another object of the present invention is a method for slicing a food product, which rests on a support, is transported in the direction of a cutting knife and the rear end is brought into contact with a gripper.

Derartige Aufschneidevorrichtungen bzw. Verfahren sind aus dem Stand der Technik, wie z.B. der DE-A-10 2008 020246 hinlänglich bekannt. Bei diesen Aufschneidevorrichtungen liegt ein Lebensmittelprodukt auf einer Auflage auf und wird in Richtung eines sich bewegenden, vorzugsweise rotierenden, Schneidmessers transportiert, das Lebensmittelscheiben von dem vorderen Ende des Lebensmittelproduktes abschneidet. Dabei wird das Lebensmittelprodukt von einem Mittel, das sich oberhalb von dem Lebensmittelprodukt befindet, beispielsweise einem Band, in Richtung des Schneidmessers transportiert und/oder gegen die Auflage gedrückt. Des Weiteren wird das hintere Ende des Lebensmittelproduktes vor oder während des Ausschneidens mit einem Greifer in Eingriff gebracht, insbesondere um das Lebensmittelprodukt, wenn es schon vergleichsweise weit aufgeschnitten ist, zu stabilisieren und/oder um das Reststück zu entsorgen. Die Aufschneidevorrichtungen gemäß dem Stand der Technik haben jedoch den Nachteil, dass die Position des Greifers nicht an sich verändernde Kaliber des Lebensmittelproduktes angepasst werden können und/oder dass der Antrieb der Greifer vergleichsweise aufwändig ist.Such slicing devices or methods are known from the prior art, such as DE-A-10 2008 020246 well known. In these slicing devices, a food product rests on a support and is transported in the direction of a moving, preferably rotating, cutting blade that cuts food slices from the front end of the food product. In this case, the food product is transported by an agent which is located above the food product, for example a belt, in the direction of the cutting blade and / or pressed against the support. Further, the trailing end of the food product is engaged with a gripper prior to or during cutting, in particular to stabilize the food product when it is already relatively cut open and / or to dispose of the remainder. However, the slicing devices according to the prior art have the disadvantage that the position of the gripper can not be adapted to changing caliber of the food product and / or that the drive of the gripper is relatively complex.

Es war deshalb die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine Aufschneidevorrichtung zur Verfügung zu stellen, die die Nachteile des Standes der Technik nicht aufweist.It was therefore the object of the present invention to provide a slicing device which does not have the disadvantages of the prior art.

Ein weiterer Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung ist eine Aufschneidevorrichtung gemäss Anspruch 1.Another object of the present invention is a slicing device according to claim 1.

Die zu diesem Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung gemachten Ausführungen gelten für die anderen Gegenstände der vorliegenden Erfindung gleichermaßen und umgekehrt.The statements made on this subject of the present invention apply equally to the other objects of the present invention and vice versa.

Die Aufschneidevorrichtung gemäß dieses Gegenstandes der vorliegenden Erfindung weist ein Endlosband auf, das das Lebensmittelprodukt in Richtung des Schneidmessers transportiert und/oder gegen die Auflage, auf der das Lebensmittelprodukt liegt und in Richtung des Schneidmessers transportiert wird, drückt. Das Lebensmittelprodukt befindet sich dabei zwischen dem Endlosband und der Auflage.The slicing apparatus according to this aspect of the present invention comprises an endless belt which transports the food product in the direction of the cutting blade and / or presses against the support on which the food product lies and is transported towards the cutting blade. The food product is located between the endless belt and the support.

Das Endlosband liegt an dem Lebensmittelprodukt vor und/oder während des Aufschneidens zumindest zeitweise an und drückt es gegen die Auflage und/oder transportiert es in Richtung des Schneidmessers. Vorzugsweise ist das Endlosband als sogenanntes Traktionsband, insbesondere als Endlostraktionsband, ausgeführt, d. h. seine dem Lebensmittelprodukt zugewandte Oberfläche wirkt reib-, form- und/oder kraftschlüssig mit dem Endlosband zusammen. Erfindungsgemäß ist der Greifer an dem Endlosband, insbesondere dem Endlostraktionsband, angeordnet. Das Endlosband, transportiert den Greifer in Richtung des Schneidmessers und davon weg. Der Greifer vollführt dabei vorzugsweise, zumindest im Wesentlichen, vorzugsweise vollständig, denselben Weg wie das Endlosband.The endless belt is applied to the food product before and / or during cutting at least temporarily and presses it against the support and / or transports it in the direction of the cutting blade. Preferably, the endless belt is designed as a so-called traction belt, in particular as Endloktionktionsband, d. H. its surface facing the food product frictionally, positively and / or non-positively together with the endless belt. According to the gripper is arranged on the endless belt, in particular the Endlostraktionsband. The endless belt transports the gripper in the direction of the cutting blade and away from it. The gripper performs preferably, at least substantially, preferably completely, the same way as the endless belt.

Weiterhin erfindungsgemäß ist der Greifer in seiner Lage relativ zu dem Endlosband veränderbar angeordnet. Vorzugsweise kann der Greifer senkrecht zur Transportrichtung des Endlosbandes, mit einer Bewegungskomponente in Richtung der Auflage und davon weg, d. h. vorzugsweise 90° zur Transportrichtung des Endlosbandes, bewegt werden.Furthermore, according to the invention, the gripper is arranged variable in its position relative to the endless belt. Preferably, the gripper can perpendicular to the transport direction of the endless belt, with a component of movement in the direction of the support and away, d. H. preferably 90 ° to the transport direction of the endless belt to be moved.

Vorzugsweise wird der Greifer in seiner Lage relativ zu dem Endlosband fixiert, bis seine Lage erneut an das nächste Lebensmittelprodukt angepasst wird.Preferably, the gripper is fixed in position relative to the endless belt until its position is again adapted to the next food product.

Die erfindungsgemäße Aufschneidevorrichtung hat den Vorteil, dass die Lage des Endlosbandes, das das Lebensmittelprodukt in Richtung des Schneidmessers transportiert und insbesondere gegen eine Auflage drückt, geändert werden kann, ohne dass der Abstand des Greifers zu der Auflage verändert wird. Des Weiteren kann die Lage des Greifers besser an sich verändernde Höhen des jeweiligen Produktes angepasst werden.The slicing device according to the invention has the advantage that the position of the endless belt, which transports the food product in the direction of the cutting blade and presses in particular against a support, can be changed without changing the distance of the gripper to the support. Furthermore, the position of the gripper can be better adapted to changing heights of the respective product.

Vorzugsweise weist das Endlosband einen ersten Abschnitt, der relativ nah an dem Schneidmesser angeordnet ist, und einen zweiten Abschnitt, der weiter entfernt von dem Schneidmesser vorgesehen ist, auf, wobei der zweite Abschnitt zum ersten Abschnitt in einem Winkel vorgesehen ist. Durch diesen Winkel vergrößert sich der Abstand zwischen der Auflage und dem oberen Endlosband mit zunehmendem Abstand von dem Schneidmesser. Beim Beladen der Aufschneidevorrichtung mit einem neuen Lebensmittelprodukt befindet sich der Greifer in der Regel in dem zweiten Abschnitt und steht dadurch einer Beladung nicht im Weg bzw. es können auch Lebensmittelprodukte aufgeschnitten werden, die über die Position des Greifers hinausragen. Erst wenn das Lebensmittelprodukt soweit aufgeschnitten ist, dass sich dessen Ende vor dem Greifer befindet, wird dieser in Richtung des hinteren Endes des Lebensmittelproduktes bewegt, holt das Lebensmittelprodukt ein und wird mit ihm in Kontakt gebracht.Preferably, the endless belt has a first portion located relatively close to the cutting blade and a second portion farther away from the cutting blade, the second portion being angled toward the first portion. By this angle, the distance between the support and the upper endless belt increases with increasing distance from the cutting blade. When loading the slicer with a new food product, the gripper is usually in the second section and thus does not stand in the way of loading or food products can be cut, which protrude beyond the position of the gripper. Only when that Food product is cut so far that its end is in front of the gripper, this is moved towards the rear end of the food product, catches the food product and is brought into contact with him.

Vorzugsweise ist das Endlosband oberhalb des Lebensmittelproduktes zumindest abschnittsweise in Richtung der Auflage verschiebbar angeordnet. Diese bevorzugte Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung hat den Vorteil, dass das obere Endlosband erst dann mit dem Lebensmittelriegel in Kontakt gebracht wird, wenn dies nötig ist bzw. dass die Lage des oberen Endlosbandes an die Höhe des Lebensmittelproduktes angepasst werden kann. Beispielweise kann das Endlosband erst dann oder kurz danach mit dem Lebensmittelriegel in Kontakt gebracht werden, nachdem der Greifer schon mit dem hinteren Ende des Lebensmittelproduktes in Eingriff gebracht worden ist. Diese Ausführungsform hat insbesondere dann Vorteile, wenn der Greifer an dem oberen Endlosband angeordnet ist und von hinten an das hintere Ende des Lebensmittelproduktes herangefahren wird.Preferably, the endless belt above the food product is arranged at least partially displaceable in the direction of the support. This preferred embodiment of the present invention has the advantage that the upper endless belt is brought into contact with the food bar only when necessary or that the position of the upper endless belt can be adapted to the height of the food product. For example, the endless belt can be brought into contact with the food bar only then or shortly after the grab has already been engaged with the rear end of the food product. This embodiment has particular advantages when the gripper is arranged on the upper endless belt and is moved from behind to the rear end of the food product.

Vorzugsweise ist zwischen dem Greifer und dem Mittel ein Loslager, insbesondere ein Axiallager angeordnet. Dieses Loslager erlaubt es, dass der Abstand zwischen dem Endlosband und dem Greifer veränderbar ist. Nachdem sich der Greifer in der gewünschten Position relativ zu dem Endlosband befindet, wird er vorzugsweise in dieser Position temporär fixiert.Preferably, a floating bearing, in particular a thrust bearing is arranged between the gripper and the means. This movable bearing allows the distance between the endless belt and the gripper to be changed. After the gripper is in the desired position relative to the endless belt, it is preferably temporarily fixed in this position.

Vorzugsweise weist das Endlosband eine reibungsarme Oberfläche auf.Preferably, the endless belt has a low-friction surface.

Die zu diesem Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung gemachten Ausführungen gelten für die anderen Gegenstände der vorliegenden Erfindung gleichermaßen und umgekehrt.The statements made on this subject of the present invention apply equally to the other objects of the present invention and vice versa.

Vorzugsweise befindet sich das Endlosband oberhalb des Lebensmittelproduktes.Preferably, the endless belt is above the food product.

Durch die reibungsarme Oberfläche kann das Mittel an dem Lebensmittelprodukt anliegen und trotzdem relativ zu diesem bewegt werden, ohne dass es beschädigt wird.Due to the low-friction surface, the agent can rest against the food product and still be moved relative thereto, without it being damaged.

Noch ein weiterer Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung ist ein Verfahren gemäss Anspruch 7.Yet another object of the present invention is a method according to claim 7.

Die zu diesem Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung gemachten Ausführungen gelten für die anderen Gegenstände der vorliegenden Erfindung gleichermaßen und umgekehrt.The statements made on this subject of the present invention apply to the other objects of the present invention equally and vice versa.

Im Folgenden werden die Erfindungen anhand der Figuren 1-12 erläutert. Diese Erläuterungen sind lediglich beispielhaft und schränken den allgemeinen Erfindungsgedanken nicht ein. Die Erläuterungen gelten für alle Gegenstände der Erfindung gleichermaßen.

Figuren 1 - 11
zeigen die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung und den Aufschneidevorgang eines Lebensmittelproduktes.
Figur 12
zeigt das Aufschneiden eines langen Lebensmittelproduktes.
In the following, the inventions are based on the Figures 1-12 explained. These explanations are merely exemplary and do not limit the general inventive concept. The explanations apply equally to all articles of the invention.
Figures 1 - 11
show the device according to the invention and the slicing process of a food product.
FIG. 12
shows the slicing of a long food product.

Figur 1 zeigt die erfindungsgemäße Aufschneidevorrichtung, bei der ein Lebensmittelriegel 8 auf einer Auflage 7 aufliegt und in Richtung eines rotierenden Schneidmessers 3 transportiert wird. Das Schneidmesser, in dem vorliegenden Fall ein Kreismesser, ist an einem Rotor 2 angeordnet, der das Messer rotatorisch antreibt und gleichzeitig entlang einer Umlaufbahn dreht, so dass das Schneidmesser bei jeder Umdrehung um die Umlaufbahn eine Scheibe von dem Lebensmittelprodukt abtrennt und danach das Lebensmittelprodukt freigibt, bevor die nächste Scheibe abgeschnitten wird. Die abgeschnittenen Lebensmittelscheiben fallen sodann auf einen Auflagetisch (nicht dargestellt). Die Dicke der Lebensmittelscheibe entspricht dem Vorschub des Lebensmittelproduktes 8 zwischen zwei Schnitten. Beim Schneiden wirkt das Schneidmesser 3 mit einer Schneidkante 4 zusammen, die sich vorzugsweise am vorderen Ende der Auflage 7 befindet. Des Weiteren weist die erfindungsgemäße Aufschneidevorrichtung ein oberes Mittel 6, in dem vorliegenden Fall ein Endlosband, vorzugsweise ein Endlostraktionsband, auf, das das Lebensmittelprodukt 8 gegen die Auflage 7 drückt und/oder das Lebensmittelprodukt 8 in Richtung des Schneidmessers 3 transportiert. Das Endlosband 6 weist in dem vorliegenden Fall einen ersten Abschnitt 6.1 auf, der näher an dem Schneidmesser angeordnet ist als ein zweiter Abschnitt 6.2. Der zweite Abschnitt 6.2 ist in einem Winkel α relativ zu dem ersten Abschnitt vorgesehen. Vorzugsweise ist zumindest der erste Abschnitt 6.1 des Mittels 6 in Richtung der Auflage und davon weg bewegbar vorgesehen. Dadurch kann der Abstand zwischen dem Mittel 6 und der Auflage verändert werden, wodurch z. B. die Anpresskraft des Mittels 6 an das Lebensmittelprodukt erhöht und/oder die Lage des Mittels 6 an die Höhe des Produktes angepasst werden kann. Erfindungsgemäß ist ein Greifer 9, mit dem das hintere Ende des Lebensmittelproduktes ergriffen wird, fest mit dem oberen Mittel 6, hier dem Endlosband, verbunden. Die Verbindung erfolgt in dem vorliegenden Fall über ein Loslager 10.1, hier ein Zylinder 10.1, der fest mit dem Endlosband verbunden ist und dessen Bewegungen mitmacht. Der Greifer 9 weist eine Ausnehmung auf, in die der Zylinder 10.1 eingeführt wird. Der Greifer 9 kann in axialer Richtung des Zylinders 10.1 sowie relativ zu diesem verschoben werden, wodurch der Abstand zwischen dem Greifer 9 und dem Endlosband 6 verändert wird. Der Fachmann versteht, dass auch andere Mittel der linearen Verschiebung des Greifers möglich sind. Die Auflage 7 besteht in dem vorliegenden Fall aus zwei Abschnitten, wobei der hintere Abschnitt 7.2. vorzugsweise drehbar ausgeführt ist. Fürs Beladen der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung mit einem neuen Produkt wird der hintere Abschnitt vorzugsweise in eine abgesenkte Stellung überführt und dann, sobald er das neue Lebensmittelprodukt übernommen hat, wieder angehoben. Vorzugsweise weisen beide Abschnitte jeweils ein Transportmittel, beispielsweise ein Endlosband, auf, mit dem das Lebensmittelprodukt in Richtung des Schneidmessers transportiert wird. Zwischen der Schneidkante 4 und der Auflage 7 ist ein Spalt vorgesehen, in den ein Schieber, der als Anschlag fungiert, hineinragt. FIG. 1 shows the slicing device according to the invention, in which a food bar 8 rests on a support 7 and is transported in the direction of a rotating cutting blade 3. The cutting blade, in the present case a circular blade, is disposed on a rotor 2 which rotatably drives the blade and simultaneously rotates along an orbit so that the cutting blade separates one slice from the food product at each revolution around the orbit and thereafter the food product releases before the next slice is cut off. The cut food slices then fall onto a support table (not shown). The thickness of the food disc corresponds to the feed of the food product 8 between two cuts. When cutting the cutting blade 3 cooperates with a cutting edge 4, which is preferably located at the front end of the support 7. Furthermore, the slicing device according to the invention comprises an upper means 6, in the present case an endless belt, preferably an endless traction belt, which presses the food product 8 against the support 7 and / or transports the food product 8 in the direction of the cutting blade 3. The endless belt 6 has, in the present case, a first section 6.1, which is arranged closer to the cutting blade than a second section 6.2. The second section 6.2 is provided at an angle α relative to the first section. Preferably, at least the first portion 6.1 of the means 6 is provided in the direction of the support and movable away therefrom. As a result, the distance between the means 6 and the support can be changed, whereby z. B. increases the contact pressure of the means 6 to the food product and / or the position of the means 6 can be adapted to the height of the product. According to the invention, a gripper 9, with which the rear end of the food product is gripped, firmly connected to the upper means 6, here the endless belt. The connection is made in the present case via a floating bearing 10.1, here a cylinder 10.1, which is firmly connected to the endless belt and participates in its movements. The gripper 9 has a recess into which the cylinder 10.1 is inserted. The gripper 9 can be moved in the axial direction of the cylinder 10.1 and relative thereto, whereby the distance between the gripper 9 and the endless belt 6 is changed. The skilled person understands that other means of linear displacement of the gripper are possible. The support 7 consists in the present case of two sections, the rear section 7.2. is preferably made rotatable. For loading the device according to the invention with a new product, the rear section is preferably transferred to a lowered position and then, once it has taken over the new food product, raised again. Preferably, both sections each have a transport means, for example an endless belt, with which the food product is transported in the direction of the cutting blade. Between the cutting edge 4 and the support 7, a gap is provided, in which a slide, which acts as a stop, protrudes.

Sobald das Lebensmittelprodukt 8 auf die Auflage 7 geladen worden ist, wird es von dem Transportmittel der Auflage 7 in Richtung des Schneidmessers 3 transportiert, bis sein vorderes Ende an dem Anschlag 5 anliegt. Sodann oder gleichzeitig wird der Greifer 9, wie durch den Pfeil dargestellt, in Richtung des hinteren Endes des Lebensmittelproduktes 8 transportiert, in dem sich das Mittel 6, hier ein Endlosband, im Uhrzeigersinn dreht (vgl. Figur 2). Sobald der Greifer 9 das hintere Ende des Lebensmittelproduktes 8 eingeholt hat (vgl. Figur 3), wird er form- und/oder kraftschlüssig mit dem Lebensmittelprodukt verbunden. Dies geschieht beispielsweise dadurch, dass Krallen (nicht dargestellt) in das hintere Ende des Lebensmittelproduktes eingebracht werden und/oder dass der Greifer 9 durch Vakuum an dem hinteren Ende des Lebensmittelproduktes befestigt wird. Anschließend wird das Endlosband 6, insbesondere dessen erster Abschnitt 6.1, in Richtung der Auflage 7 bewegt, was durch den Pfeil symbolisiert ist, um das Endlosband in Anlage mit dem Lebensmittelprodukt 8 zu bringen. Dabei vermindert sich der Abstand zwischen dem Greifer 9 und dem Endlosband 6, während der Abstand zwischen dem Greifer und der Auflage 7 konstant bleibt. Es ist deutlich zu erkennen, dass sich der Greifer entlang des Zylinders 10.1 verschiebt. Vorzugsweise wird der Greifer anschließend in seiner neuen Lage relativ zu dem Endlosband 6 fixiert (vgl. Figur 4). Anschließend wird der Schieber 5 entfernt, indem er beispielweise unter die Transportebene der Auflage 7 versetzt wird (vgl. Figur 5). Der eigentliche Aufschneidevorgang ist in Figur 6 dargestellt. Das Schneidmesser 3 schneidet Lebensmittelscheiben von dem Lebensmittelprodukt 8 ab, die anschließend auf einen Ablagetisch (nicht dargestellt) fallen und dort zu Portionen konfiguriert und dann abtransportiert werden. Während des Aufschneidens, insbesondere gegen Ende des Aufschneidens, stabilisiert der Greifer 9 das Lebensmittelprodukt in seiner Lage zwischen der Auflage 7 und dem Endlosband 6. Sobald das Lebensmittelprodukt fertig aufgeschnitten ist (vgl. Figur 7) wird der Abstand zwischen dem Endlosband 6 und der Auflage 7 wieder vergrößert (vgl. Figur 8), so dass das Endlosband 6 nicht mehr an dem Reststück 8.1 des Lebensmittelproduktes anliegt. Anschließend wird das Reststück von dem Greifer zurückgezogen, was durch den Pfeil symbolisiert ist, bis es sich oberhalb eines Spaltes, der zwischen der Schneidkante und der Auflage 7 vorgesehen ist, befindet (vgl. Figur 9). Sodann wird der Schieber wieder nach oben gefahren (vgl. Figur 10) und der Eingriff zwischen dem Greifer 9 und dem Reststück 8.1 gelöst, so dass dieses entlang des Schiebers 5 in den Spalt 11 und von dort in einen Vorratsbehälter rutscht (vgl. Figur 11). Anschließend wird der Greifer in seine in Figur 1 dargestellte Positionen zurückgezogen und der Aufschnitt eines neuen Lebensmittelproduktes kann beginnen.Once the food product 8 has been loaded on the support 7, it is transported by the transport of the support 7 in the direction of the cutting blade 3 until its front end abuts against the stop 5. Then or simultaneously, the gripper 9, as shown by the arrow, in the direction of the rear end of the food product. 8 transported, in which the means 6, here an endless belt, rotates clockwise (see. FIG. 2 ). As soon as the gripper 9 has overtaken the rear end of the food product 8 (cf. FIG. 3 ), it is positively and / or non-positively connected to the food product. This happens, for example, in that claws (not shown) are introduced into the rear end of the food product and / or that the gripper 9 is attached by vacuum to the rear end of the food product. Subsequently, the endless belt 6, in particular its first section 6.1, is moved in the direction of the support 7, which is symbolized by the arrow in order to bring the endless belt into contact with the food product 8. In this case, the distance between the gripper 9 and the endless belt 6 decreases, while the distance between the gripper and the support 7 remains constant. It can be clearly seen that the gripper moves along the cylinder 10.1. Preferably, the gripper is then fixed in its new position relative to the endless belt 6 (see. FIG. 4 ). Subsequently, the slider 5 is removed, for example, by placing it under the transport plane of the support 7 (see. FIG. 5 ). The actual slicing process is in FIG. 6 shown. The cutting blade 3 cuts food slices from the food product 8, which are then dropped onto a tray table (not shown) where they are formed into portions and then removed. During slicing, in particular towards the end of slicing, the gripper 9 stabilizes the food product in its position between the support 7 and the endless belt 6. Once the food product has been cut open (cf. FIG. 7 ), the distance between the endless belt 6 and the support 7 is increased again (see. FIG. 8 ), so that the endless belt 6 is no longer applied to the remaining piece 8.1 of the food product. Subsequently, the remnant piece is withdrawn from the gripper, which is symbolized by the arrow until it is above a gap, which is provided between the cutting edge and the support 7 (see. FIG. 9 ). Then the slide is moved up again (see. FIG. 10 ) and the engagement between the gripper 9 and the remaining piece 8.1 is released so that it slides along the slide 5 into the gap 11 and from there into a storage container (cf. FIG. 11 ). Subsequently, the gripper is in his in FIG. 1 positions withdrawn and the slicing of a new food product can begin.

Figur 12 zeigt das Ausschneiden eines langen Lebensmittelproduktes 8, dessen hinteres Ende über die Position des Greifers 9 hinausragt. Das Beladen der erfindungsgemäßen Aufschneidevorrichtung mit einem neuen Lebensmittelprodukt 8 erfolgt über die Beladeschwinge 7.2, die zum Beladen in eine horizontale Position verbracht wird. Sobald sich das Lebensmittelprodukt auf der Beladeschwinge 7.2 befindet, wird diese wieder angehoben und danach das Lebensmittelprodukt in Richtung des Schneidmessers 3 transportiert, das das Lebensmittelprodukt in Lebensmittelscheiben aufschneidet. Vor oder während des Aufschneidens wird der Abstand zwischen dem Endlosband 6 und dem Greifer 9 bzw. zwischen der Auflage 7 und dem Greifer 9 beispielsweise entsprechend der Höhe des Produktes eingestellt. Sobald sich das hintere Ende des Lebensmittelproduktes vor dem Greifer 9 befindet bzw. sobald sich das hintere Ende des Lebensmittelproduktes 8 unterhalb des mit der Auflage parallelen Abschnitts 6.1 des Endlosbandes 6 befindet, wird der Greifer 9 mit dem hinteren Ende des Lebensmittelproduktes in Eingriff gebracht, nachdem der Greifer das Lebensmittelprodukt eingeholt hat. Ansonsten kann auf die Ausführungen gemäß den Figuren 1-11 Bezug genommen werden, wobei sich in dem vorliegenden Fall der Schieber 5 zwischen den beiden Abschnitten 7.1 und 7.2 der Auflage 7 befindet. FIG. 12 shows the cutting out of a long food product 8, whose rear end protrudes beyond the position of the gripper 9. The loading of the slicing device according to the invention with a new food product 8 takes place via the loading squeegee 7.2, which is moved to a horizontal position for loading. Once the food product is on the loading buckle 7.2, this is raised again and then the food product in the direction of the cutting blade. 3 which cuts the food product into food slices. Before or during cutting, the distance between the endless belt 6 and the gripper 9 or between the support 7 and the gripper 9, for example, adjusted according to the height of the product. Once the rear end of the food product is in front of the gripper 9 or as soon as the rear end of the food product 8 is below the overlapping portion 6.1 of the endless belt 6, the gripper 9 is brought into engagement with the rear end of the food product after the gripper has caught up with the food product. Otherwise, the statements according to the Figures 1-11 Reference is made, wherein in the present case, the slide 5 between the two sections 7.1 and 7.2 of the support 7 is located.

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Aufschneidevorrichtungslicing
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Rotorrotor
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Schneidmessercutting blade
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Schneidkantecutting edge
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Schieber, AnschlagSlider, stop
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Mittel, Fördermittel, Traktionsmittel, Traktionsband, oberes TraktionsbandMeans, conveyor, traction means, traction belt, upper traction belt
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vorderer Abschnittfront section
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Auflage, unteres TraktionsbandPad, lower traction band
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Produkt, LebensmittelproduktProduct, food product
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Befestigungattachment
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Loslager, ZylinderFloating bearing, cylinder
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Abwurfschachtchute
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Doppelpfeildouble arrow

Claims (8)

  1. Slicing device (1) which comprises a cutting blade (3) which separates slices from the front end of a food product (8), wherein an endless belt (6) conveys the product (8) in the direction of the cutting blade (3) and in particular presses it against a support (7) and a gripper (9) grips the rear end (8.1) of the product, characterized in that the gripper (9) is arranged on the endless belt (6) so as to be modifiable in its position with a movement component in the direction of the support.
  2. Slicing device (1) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the endless belt is a traction belt.
  3. Slicing device (1) according to Claim 3, characterized in that the endless belt comprises a first portion (6.1) and a second portion (6.2), wherein the second portion is provided at an angle (α) to the first portion.
  4. Slicing device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the endless belt is arranged at least in portions so as to displaceable in the direction of the support.
  5. Slicing device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a floating bearing is arranged between the gripper (9) and the endless belt.
  6. Slicing device (1) according to one of the preceding claims or the preamble of Claim 1, characterized in that the endless belt comprises a low-friction surface.
  7. Method for slicing a food product (8) having a slicing device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the food product rests on a support (7) and is conveyed in the direction of a cutting blade (3) and the rear end (8.1) of which is moved into contact with a gripper, characterized in that the gripper is arranged on a top endless belt (6) and its position is modified relative to the endless belt (6) during the slicing of the food product (8) with a movement component in the direction of the support, wherein the endless belt is moved at least in portions in the direction of the support once the gripper has gripped the rear end (8.1) of the food product.
  8. Method according to one of Claims 7, characterized in that the endless belt is guided back into its raised position again after slicing.
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