EP3124189A2 - Slicing device - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for slicing food products, in particular high-performance slicer, comprising at least one slicing device with a rotary and / or planetary rotating cutting blade and a drive for the cutting blade, a fixed base with respect to a cutting area for the slicing, and a transfer device for moving the slicing device relative to the base between a cutting state in which the slitter is fixed to the base and a transfer state in which the slitter is disengaged from the base or a transfer device for moving the slicer relative to the base between a cutting position and an outside of the cutting region located non-cutting position.

Description

The invention relates to devices and methods for slicing food products, especially high-performance slicers. The food products may be, for example, sausage, ham, meat, cheese, bread or the like.

The slicing device comprises at least one slicing device with a rotary and / or planetary rotating cutting blade and a drive for the cutting blade. The cutting blade may in particular be a circular or sickle blade.

The slicing device comprises a stationary base for the slicing device with respect to a cutting region.

Such slicing devices are basically known. By default, the slicing device as a whole is always firmly connected to the base. Optionally, for example, the cutting blade itself can be adjusted or removed, e.g. to be exchanged.

Furthermore, it is known to adjust an entire cutter head, ie in particular a cutting knife with holder and shaft, in order to achieve an optimal cutting position. In particular, the cutter head can be adjusted with the aid of comparatively solid spindles in the XY direction, ie in the cutting plane. The spindles can absorb the forces occurring during cutting and thus have an abutment function. The spindles put the knife head on the desired position. The cutter head is thus permanently connected to the base by the spindles and fixed to the latter.

The disadvantage of this is, inter alia, that the cutting blade is relatively difficult to access due to the permanent fixation in the working position at the base. For example, the replacement of a cutting blade and the cleaning are therefore relatively difficult, especially because of the weights to be handled.

It is therefore an object of the invention to improve a slicing device and a corresponding method in that on the one hand exact cutting positions can be determined with the greatest possible flexibility and on the other hand easy accessibility to the cutting blade is ensured.

The object is achieved by slicing devices and methods each with the features of the independent claims.

According to the invention, the slicing apparatus comprises a transfer device for moving the slitter relative to the base between a cutting state in which the slitter is fixed to the base and a transfer state in which the slitter is released from the base.

Alternatively or additionally, the slicing device comprises a transfer device for moving the slicing device relative to the base between a cutting position and a non-cutting position located outside the cutting region. In the non-cutting position, the slicer may be released from the base. Alternatively, there may still be a connection to the base. For example, the slicing device can be moved relative to the base via a guide.

In the cutting position, the slicing device is arranged within the cutting area. In particular, the cutting region also includes a region extending perpendicularly to the cutting plane, in which the cutting device or a cutting blade can be moved or disengaged, for example, to carry out blank cuts. Even with blank sections, so at an axial, i. parallel to the blade axis of rotation or to the product feed direction adjustment of the slicing or the cutting blade, the slicing device is thus within the cutting area.

The slicing device can also be adjusted to a non-cutting position, in which the slicing device is arranged outside the cutting region. In the non-cutting position, the slicing device is in particular moved out laterally. This also includes moving out straight or obliquely upwards or downwards. Not included is a movement only parallel to the knife axis of rotation or to the product feed direction, as e.g. in the case of disengagement movements of the knife or cutterhead in the case of blank cuts.

The slicing device also includes a drive in addition to the cutting blade. The drive here are also only parts thereof, e.g. Power transmission elements of the drive, such as e.g. Belt drives, to understand.

In particular, the slicing device may also comprise a shaft of the cutting blade. The cutting knife and the shaft together can form a knife head.

According to the invention not only the cutting blade is adjustable, but it can be moved, the entire slicing, if not more fixed at the base. As a stationary base remain only components such as a housing, the cutting edge and the product supply.

In the transfer state, the slicing device is not fixed to the base. The slicing device is therefore in particular not braced and at least substantially free to move. However, it may also exist in the transfer state, in particular spatial, reference to the base, for example by joints and / or guides. However, these guides, breakpoints or connection points allow a relative movement to the base, since in the transfer state, the slicing device is released from the base.

The cutting state means two things: On the one hand, the slicing device is fixed in the cutting state, so that arising forces can be absorbed by the base. On the other hand, in the cutting state, the slitter is fixed in the cutting position in which the cutting blade of the slitter is positioned with respect to the base so that one or more products can be sliced. Different cutting conditions may differ with respect to the cutting blade position, but have in common that the slicing device is fixed to the base. In the cutting state, therefore, the cutting edge of the knife and / or the blade movement is guided so that the cutting region is detected as optimally as possible together with the products to be sliced.

The transfer state also means two things: On the one hand, the slicing device is released from the base in the transfer state, so that the slicing device can be moved relative to the base. On the other hand, the slitter can be moved in the transfer state with respect to the base to a position other than in the cutting state and is ready for adjustment. It is possible, but not mandatory, that in the transfer state, the cutting blade of the slicing device is again in a cutting position, but just in another Cutting position than before, ie in a different cutting position than in the previous cutting state. Thus, the slitter may be transferred from a cutting position to another cutting position, from a non-cutting position to a cutting position, or from a cutting position to a non-cutting position.

The transferring of the slicing device can thus e.g. for adjusting or adjusting the cutting position of the cutting blade relative to the base (and thus relative to one or more products to be sliced on the base) or to completely move the cutting blade out of the cutting area to a non-cutting position, for example for cleaning, maintenance or replacement of the cutting blade or one or more other components of the slicing device.

In the transfer state, the slicer may e.g. at least partially, in particular completely, be arranged outside the cutting area. The entire slicing device can thus also be transferred out of the cutting area. In a position outside the cutting area, for example, the cutting blade can be changed because easy accessibility to the cutting blade is guaranteed. Also, in this position, the slicing device can be maintained and / or cleaned. High hygienic and ergonomic standards can be maintained. However, the transfer state does not exclude that the cutting blade is in a cutting position.

Subsequently, the slicing device, which is equipped, for example, with a new and / or ground cutting blade, can be transferred back into the cutting state.

In particular, the transfer movement of the slicing device can comprise a pivoting and / or linear movement, that is to say a movement in a defined space or in the region of a plane of movement.

The transfer device itself has no or only a slight abutment function for forces occurring during cutting. In particular, the adjustment movement may also include movement in the Z direction, i. perpendicular to the cutting plane. Thus, an optimum cutting result can be achieved by a precise adjustment of the cutting blade with respect to the associated cutting edge. Furthermore, it is achieved by the fixation that the slicing device is rigidly connected to the base in the cutting state and does not move during the cutting operation.

The transfer device can thus on the one hand ensure that the slicing device performs comparatively large transfer movements, in particular out of the cutting area, preferably by a lateral pivoting. The range of action can thus be relatively large. On the other hand, the transfer device can also provide for small transfer movements for the exact positioning of the slicing device and thus also of the cutting blade. Thus, in particular, a product-specific cutting position can be set with the aid of the transfer device. At the desired position, the slicing can then be fixed.

The slicing device and / or the transfer device, in particular the swivel arms, may preferably be modular. So they can be used for different sizes and adjustment of a slicing.

Further developments of the invention can be found in the dependent claims, the description and the accompanying drawings.

According to one embodiment, a fixing device is provided, which is designed to fix the slicing device to the base. In particular, this fixes the slicing device in a cutting position, whereby the cutting state is produced. The slicing device can be fixed in particular at any point on the base.

The fixing device may be formed, for example, as a separate component. Thus, the transfer device can adjust the slicing device, while the fixing device ensures at least temporary fixing of the slicing device to the base. In the cutting state, the slicing can be rotatably connected to the base.

In particular, the fixing device in the field of force application, i. e.g. in the region of the cutter head, be provided. At this position, the greatest forces occur, so that in this area a secure hold is advantageous.

Preferably, the fixation is perpendicular to a cutting plane, in particular to catch a blank movement in the axial direction.

Also, the fixing device may be switchable. In particular, the fixing device can only be active in the cutting state, while in the transfer state it can be passive and, for example, switched off or ineffective. The fixing device is thus effective only in the cutting state.

According to a further embodiment, the fixing device comprises at least one magnetic, electromagnetic and / or vacuum-based device. Parts of the fixing device can in particular be assigned to both the base and the transfer device and / or the slicing device.

In particular, the fixing device may have at least one permanent magnet and / or a magnetic reference surface with at least one associated electromagnet. For fixing the slicing device in the cutting state, in this case, in particular, the electromagnetic device can be temporarily switched on. For moving the slicing device, however, the electromagnetic device can be switched off. The slicing device is in this case released from the base and transferred to the transfer state. Alternatively or in addition to a magnetic or electromagnetic device, a vacuum-based device, e.g. a vacuum holder, be provided. Thus, in the cutting state, a vacuum can be generated in order to fix the slicing device to the base in this way.

According to a further embodiment, at least a part of the fixing device is formed by a housing of the base. The housing itself thus acts as part of the fixing device.

According to a development, the part of the fixing device comprises a flat section, in particular a plate, of the housing of the base. The slicing device can thus, e.g. by means of a magnet, are fixed to the flat section of the housing. The housing may in particular be a safety housing around the cutting blade. A part of this safety housing may in this case be formed as a plate, for example as a wall to the product feed side.

In particular, the planar portion may be planar and preferably extend parallel to a cutting plane. Further, the sheet portion, eg the plate, may extend between two sides of the base. Consequently Serve parts of the machine frame preferably simultaneously as a reference surface for the fixing device.

The areal section may preferably be passive. In contrast, the slicing device, for example in the region of the cutter head, may comprise a magnetic and / or electromagnetic device, e.g. at least one permanent magnet or electromagnet. By activating the magnetic and / or electromagnetic device, the slicing device can be fixed to the plate in the desired cutting position.

According to a further embodiment, at least a part of the fixing device is arranged on the slicing device or formed by the slicing device.

Thus, the slicing device may in particular comprise the magnetic and / or electromagnetic device. With the aid of this device, the slicing device can finally be fixed to the housing, in particular to a flat section thereof. This has the advantage that only the comparatively light magnetic and / or electromagnetic device has to be moved when adjusting between the cutting state and the transfer state.

Alternatively, the part of the fixing device may be formed by a flat section, in particular a plate, of the slicing device. The planar section can be arranged in the region of the cutter head and, for example, have a contour or extent in the XY direction, ie parallel to the cutting plane, corresponding to the intended adjustment range in the cutting state. A corresponding magnetic, electromagnetic and / or vacuum-based device is provided in this case on the base.

In particular, the areal section may extend parallel to a cutting plane. Furthermore, the flat portion may be formed flat. Alternatively, it may also have contours which predetermine a transfer path or fixing point, for example by means of a slide guide, grooves and / or pockets. The slicing device can not move completely freely in this way even in the transfer state released from the base.

According to a further embodiment, at least a part of the fixing device is arranged on the transfer device or formed by the transfer device.

Thus, for example, a fixing device may be provided in a joint of a swivel arm, on the swivel arm itself and / or in a guide of the transfer device. This provides, for example, an additional rigidity for the slicing unit in the cutting state.

Also, a part of the fixing device, in particular the plate, e.g. be provided outside of the cutting area. Thus, for example, a grinding device or a carriage for cutting blade change have a fixing device in order to fix the slicing device there as well.

Furthermore, a part of the fixing device may also be arranged in such a way in an edge region of the base or directly next to it, that in this easily accessible position a blade change in an ergonomically advantageous manner is possible.

According to a further embodiment, the transfer device comprises at least one pivot arm. In particular, the transfer device can protrude inwards from the side of the base. This results in a stop page and a control page. The latter allows swiveling out of the slicing device outside the cutting area.

According to a further embodiment, the swivel arm is designed as an articulated arm with at least one joint.

In particular, the joint may be formed as a hinge, preferably with a rotation axis perpendicular to the cutting plane. Swivel joints are hygienic, durable and easy to seal. Alternatively or additionally, at least one linear guide may be provided, which preferably allows a movement parallel to the cutting plane.

A combination of rotary joint and linear guide is advantageous, especially since a position for removing the cutting blade can be approached laterally. Here, if necessary, a fixation on the pivot point and / or the linear guide may be required.

According to a further embodiment, the swivel arm, in particular a partial region of the swivel arm, is variable in length. In this case, in particular a linear guide can be provided. Also, a telescopic arm and / or a swivel arm with multiple joints is possible. Thus, the pivot arm, figuratively speaking, be designed similar to a pair of scissors a working platform.

According to a further embodiment, at least one bearing of the swivel arm is movable relative to the base. In particular, the storage is linearly transferable. In this way, the storage, which is arranged for example on the base, on a wall or on the floor, be adjusted.

According to a further embodiment, at least a part of the drive is integrated in the transfer device. In particular, a bearing for the cutting blade can be provided on the transfer device, with or without a drive motor. The energy transfer for the rotation of the cutting blade can over the Transfer device carried out, for example, electrically or mechanically, for example via belts.

Preferably, a part of the drive can be integrated in the swivel arm.

According to a further embodiment, a drive belt of the drive, in particular a belt drive, extends at least partially along the pivot arm.

Preferably, the drive belt is guided or supported along the pivot arm. In particular, the drive can be effected by or via at least one pivoting arm. Preferably, the drive, in particular the motor or a bearing for the drive belt, provided at a joint or node of the pivot arm.

The drive may in particular be the drive of the knife shaft and / or, in the case of circular knives, also the drive of the knife head, which ensures a rotational movement and / or the planetary circulation.

Preferably, the cutter head with cutting blade and shaft and the drive can be arranged on the transfer device, in particular in an end region of the swivel arm.

According to a further embodiment, two pivotal arms, which are mounted on opposite sides of the base and are associated with each other in particular, are provided, which are coupled together at least temporarily, in particular in the cutting state. In particular, the coupling may be mechanical and / or electromagnetic.

The pivot arms can e.g. In a sense, they form a portal for the slicing device. The slicing can be performed safely in this way.

Preferably, the pivot arms are coupled to one another via the slicing device, in particular the cutter head or the drive housing, or at least in this area.

The coupling may in particular be made detachable, i. For example, one arm can serve as a support from which the other arm can move out. In particular, a swivel arm can be arranged on the machine side and a further swivel arm can be provided in the product discharge direction, in particular offset axially, in front of the cutting knife as a support.

Preferably, the pivot arms can act on the same or on different sides of the cutting blade or its storage.

In particular, the pivot arms in the axial direction in front of and behind the cutting blade or the cutter head attack. The pivot arms can also attack axially offset on the cutter head.

According to a further embodiment, at least two slicing devices are provided for a common cutting region, to each of which a transfer device is assigned. The slicing devices are in particular mounted independently of one another.

According to a further embodiment, at least a part of a fixing device can be used successively by the slicing devices. If two slitters are provided, then, for example, the one arranged at the base Part of the fixing device are alternately used by the respective cutting state located in the cutting device.

In this way it is possible to pre-assemble another cutting blade for a subsequent slicing process. A wear-related blade change can be accelerated, especially since a new and / or ground cutting blade can be mounted in the non-cutting position. Also, the blades may mutually interfere with different properties, e.g. different diameters, cutting geometries, gears and / or coatings complement.

The invention also relates to a method for operating a device for slicing food products, in which at least one slicing device with a rotary and / or planetary rotating cutting blade and a drive for the cutting blade by means of a transfer device relative to a relative to a cutting area fixed base between a transfer state, in which the slitter is released from the base and a cutting state in which the slitter is fixed to the base is moved.

Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for operating a device for slicing food products, wherein at least one slicing device with a rotary and / or planetary rotating cutting blade and a drive for the cutting blade by means of a transfer device relative to a relative to a cutting area fixed base between a cutting position and a non-cutting position located outside the cutting area is moved.

All embodiments of the devices described here are in particular designed to be operated according to the methods described here. Furthermore, all embodiments of the devices described here as well as all embodiments of the methods described here can each be combined with each other.

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The invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the drawings. Show it:

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Side views of an embodiment of a slicing device according to the invention, each in different states,

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a side view of another embodiment of the slicing device according to the invention,

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an alternative to in Fig. 2 shown product feed,

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a further embodiment of the slicing device according to the invention in longitudinal section,

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a side view of another embodiment of the slicing device according to the invention,

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a side view of another embodiment of the slicing device according to the invention,

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a side view of another embodiment of the slicing device according to the invention,

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a side view of another embodiment of the slicing device according to the invention,

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Side views of a further embodiment of the slicing device according to the invention,

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a side view of another embodiment of the slicing device according to the invention, and

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a side view of another embodiment of a slicing device according to the invention.

First, it will be noted that the illustrated embodiments are merely exemplary in nature. In particular, the number of simultaneously supplied food products may vary. The features of one embodiment may also be arbitrarily combined with features of another embodiment. In particular, circular blades can also be used instead of the sickle blades shown. Also, in the fixing device, instead of a magnet, e.g. a vacuum holder can be used.

Fig. 1 shows a device for slicing food products 26, which are located in a cutting area 24. The slicing device comprises a slicing device 10 with a rotationally circulating cutting blade 11 and a drive 20 for the cutting blade 11.

Furthermore, the slicing device comprises a fixed base 28 and a transfer device 12 for moving the slicing device 10 relative to the base 28. The transfer device 12 comprises a swivel arm 14 which has a plurality of joints 16 and pivot axes S.

A bearing 18 of the pivot arm 14 is disposed on the base 28.

In front view according to Fig. 1A and in the rear view according to Fig. 1 B the slicing device 10 is in the cutting state. In this case, the slicing device 10 is fixed to the base 28 by means of a fixing device 30. A relative movement between the slicing device 12 and the base 28 is prevented by the fixing device 30. In this way, the products 26 can be cut accurately, since a relative movement between the slicing device 10 and the base 28 is prevented.

The fixing device 30 comprises a plate 32 which is arranged on the slicing device 10 and e.g. bolted with this and / or riveted. Furthermore, the fixing device 30 has at least one magnet as a magnetic device 34, which is firmly connected to the base 28.

The magnet 34 may in particular be an electromagnet, which is activated only when the slicing device 10 is in the cutting state.

For cutting, the slicing device 10 is thus pivoted into the cutting region 24 with the aid of the swivel arm 14. At a desired position, which may vary from product to product, the slicing device 10 is fixed by means of the fixing device 30 to the base 28, in which the magnet 34 is activated. A desired position of the cutting blade 11 can thus be set exactly. A controlled and, as a result, qualitative cutting of the food products 26 is thus ensured.

If the position of the cutting blade 11 is to be changed, for example in order to cut open a product of another type or, for example, to improve the cutting result, then the fixing device 30 can be switched off. The electromagnet 34 releases the plate 32. The slicing device 10 is in this Transfer state is no longer braced with the base 28, but solved by this and can be moved relative to the base 28.

Via the transfer device 12, larger movements of the slicing device 10 relative to the base 28 are also possible. This is in the Fig. 1C and Fig. 1 D shown. The slicing device 10 is hereby pivoted outside of the cutting region 24 with the aid of the swivel arm 14. In this position, the cutting blade 11 can be changed, for example, in order to be ground in particular. Also, in this position, a cleaning of the slicing device, in particular the cutting area 24 and / or the slicing device 10 take place.

In Fig. 2 it can be seen that the slicing device 10 can be adjusted in a range in which the magnet 34 is in register with the plate 32. The dimension of the plate 32 thus determines, in particular, the possible locations at which the slicing device 10 can basically be fixed to the base 28.

The magnet 34 may in this case be circular, for example. Alternatively, any shapes, e.g. angular, oval, ring-shaped, the magnet 34 conceivable. Also, multiple magnets 34 may be used.

Fig. 3 corresponds to an alternative of the cutting region 24 according to Fig. 2 , To Fig. 3 two cutting areas 24 are provided, which can be equipped via independent feeds with food products 26. For example, a cutting region 24 may be loaded while being cut in the other cutting region 24. With the transfer device 12 according to the invention, it is possible to set the cutting blade 11 to the optimum position relative to the respective cutting region 24.

In the embodiment which is in Fig. 4 is shown, the plate 32 of the fixing device 30 is fixedly connected to the base 28. The slicing device 10 has a magnet 34 of the fixing device 30. The magnet 34 is an electromagnet, which is supplied with power via lines 36. The magnet 34 may alternatively be formed as a permanent magnet to a switchable electromagnet.

The slicing device 10 can be at least temporarily fixed via the magnet 34 to the plate 32 of the base 28 in a cutting state. In this cutting state, the cutting blade 11 is located in a cutting area 24. The position of the cutting blade 11 is tuned to a cutting edge 38 as well as to the food products 26 to be sliced.

To cut the slicer 10, i. To be able to adjust the cutting blade 11, the shaft 40 and optionally drives, the fixing device 30 is released. In the released position, the cutting position can be adjusted.

This embodiment has the advantage that only the comparatively light magnet 34 of the fixing device 30 is moved with the slicing device 10, while the relatively heavy plate 32 remains on the stationary base 28.

The plate 32 is a, in particular magnetic, part of the base 28 or the machine frame. The plate 32 may extend in a bridge over a feed area between parts of a frame of the base 28.

The magnet 34, however, is mounted on the front side about a cutter head 42 or a drive motor. Optionally, this can also be arranged annularly around a drive region.

The cutter head 42 comprises the cutting blade 11 and a shaft 40. This cutter head 42 may be combined with a drive motor or externally, e.g. via belts, which can be performed in particular via a pivot arm 14, are driven.

In the Fig. 5 illustrated embodiment schematically shows a slicing device 10, which is mounted on one side on a pivot arm 14 with two joints 16. The transfer device 12 projects from a machine side. A drive may be integrated in at least one joint 16. Also, drive belts can be guided on or with the pivot arm 14.

In Fig. 6 a two-sided transfer device 12 is shown. The pivot arms 14 collar from both sides of the machine and are coupled directly to each other via the slicing device 10.

The drive 20 for the cutting blade 11 is arranged on a hinge 16. Drive belt 22 are guided by the pivot arm 14 to the shaft 40.

To adjust the slicer 10, e.g. from one cutting area 24 to the other, for example, both pivot arms 14 can be adjusted like a portal. Alternatively, the pivot arm assembly may also be divisible, i. a pivot arm 14 serves as a support from which the other pivot arm 14 dissolves and moves out. In cutting operation, the slicing device 10 is thus held securely, while for adjusting a pivot arm 14 is sufficient.

Possible adjustment movements are also in Fig. 7 shown. The slicing device 10 can be held by the two pivot arms 14 in the cutting area 24 (shown in dashed lines). Also, the slicing device 10 can be adjusted upwards and thus outside the cutting area 24 (shown continuously). Furthermore, the slicing device 10 can continue from Cutting area 24 are removed (shown dotted), for example, to replace the cutting blade 11.

In the embodiment which is in Fig. 8 is shown, the two pivot arms 14 are arranged offset from each other in the axial direction. Thus, one pivot arm 14 projects in front and the other behind the cutting blade 11. A pivot arm 14 may be arranged, for example, on the machine side, while the other pivot arm 14 may serve as a support in Produktabführrichtung before the cutting blade 11.

In Figs. 9A and 9B an embodiment is shown in which the transfer device 12 comprises a cantilever 41. The transfer device 12 can also perform a linear movement in addition to a pivoting movement. In this way, a position in which the cutting blade 11 can be removed, laterally approachable. The joint 16 and a linear guide 43 may in this case each comprise a part of the fixing device 30 in order to securely fix the slicing device 10.

According to Fig. 10 a pivot arm 14 may also be designed adjustable in length. In versions as a pendulum support structure, this length variation has a direct influence on the position of the joint 16 and thus of the slicing device 10. Thus, in particular, a pneumatic, mechanical and / or hydraulic device can be provided. Another swing arm 14 may guide drive belt 22 to the shaft 40 of the cutting blade 11.

The bearing 18 of the pivot arm 14 may be designed to be adjustable in order to move the slicing device 10 out of the cutting region 24. For this purpose, a Linearverstellvorrichtung 44 is provided for the storage 18. This can be performed pneumatically, hydraulically and / or mechanically, for example as a spindle or linear guide.

According to Fig. 11 two slicing devices 11 are provided, each of which is mounted on a separate transfer device 12. The slicing devices 11 act on a common cutting region 24. Also, the slicing devices 11 can be alternately fixed to a common fixing device. In this way, for example, a knife 11 can be mounted in a non-cutting position, while the other knife 11 can cut products in the cutting position.

According to the invention, it is generally achieved that the slicing device as a whole, ie the cutting blade and a part of the drive, can be released from the base in order to define the cutting position or to allow better accessibility, eg for cleaning purposes or for blade replacement. Furthermore, the slicing device is fixed by the fixing device with the base in the cutting state, in order to achieve a safe and high-quality slicing.

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Claims (15)

Apparatus for slicing food products (26), especially high performance slicers
at least one slicing device (10) with a rotary blade and / or planetary rotating cutting blade (11) and a drive (20) for the cutting blade (11),
a fixed base (28) for the slicing device (10) with respect to a cutting region (24), and
a transfer device (12) for moving the slitter (10) relative to the base (28) between a cutting state in which the slitter (10) is fixed to the base (28) and a transfer state in which the slitter (10) of the base (28) is solved. Apparatus for slicing food products (26), especially high performance slicers
at least one slicing device (10) with a rotary blade and / or planetary rotating cutting blade (11) and a drive (20) for the cutting blade (11),
a fixed base (28) for the slicing device (10) with respect to a cutting region (24), and
a transfer device (12) for moving the slicer (10) relative to the base (28) between a cutting position and a non-cutting position located outside the cutting region (24). Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized in that
a fixing device (30) is provided, which is designed to fix the slicing device (10) to the base (28). Device according to claim 3,
characterized in that
the fixing device (30) comprises at least one magnetic, electromagnetic and / or vacuum-based device (34). Apparatus according to claim 3 or 4,
characterized in that
at least part of the fixing device (30) is formed by a housing of the base (28), wherein in particular the part of the fixing device (30) comprises a flat section, in particular a plate (32), of the housing of the base (28). Device according to one of the preceding claims 3 to 5,
characterized in that
at least a part of the fixing device (30) is arranged on the slicing device (10) or is formed by the slicing device (10). Device according to one of claims 3 to 6,
characterized in that
at least a part of the fixing device (30) is arranged on the transfer device (12) or is formed by the transfer device (12). Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the transfer device (12) comprises at least one swivel arm (14), wherein in particular the swivel arm (14) is designed as an articulated arm with at least one joint (16). Device according to claim 8,
characterized in that
the pivot arm (14), in particular a portion of the pivot arm (14) is formed variable in length. Device according to claim 8 or 9,
characterized in that
at least one bearing (18) of the swivel arm (14) is movable relative to the base (28). Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
at least a part of the drive (20) is integrated in the transfer device (12), and / or that
a drive belt (22) of the drive (20) extends at least partially along a pivot arm (14). Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
two mounted on opposite sides of the base (28) pivot arms (14) are provided, which are at least temporarily, in particular in the cutting state, coupled together. Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
at least two slicing devices (10) are provided for a common cutting region (24), to each of which a transfer device (12) is assigned, wherein in particular at least a part of a fixing device (30) can be used successively by the slicing devices (10). Method for operating a device for slicing food products (26), in particular according to one of the preceding claims, in which at least one slicing device (10) having a rotary and / or planetary rotating cutting blade (11) and a drive (20) for the cutting blade ( 11) by means of a transfer device (12) relative to a relative to a cutting region (24) stationary base (28) between a transfer state in which the slicing device is released from the base (28), and a cutting state in which the slicing device (10) is fixed to the base (28) is moved. Method for operating a device for slicing food products (26), in particular according to one of claims 1 to 13, in which at least one slicing device (10) comprises a rotary and / or planetary rotating cutting blade (11) and a drive (20) for the The cutting blade (11) is moved by means of a transfer device (12) relative to a base (28) fixed relative to a cutting region (24) between a cutting position and a non-cutting position located outside the cutting region (24).

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