Shake and Bakers Week 5 Product / Patent Search

Project Objectives Patent search –Unable to find relevant patent information Product search –Find alternatives to overcome design problems –Identify the current market designs

Superior Lidgerwood Mundy Corp. Bagel & Bun Slicer - Model 260

Bun Slicer – Model 260 For Slicing Bagels, Hamburger Buns, Hot Dog Rolls, Biscuits, Muffins, Etc. Adjustable for product size up to 4 1/2" (114mm) wide x 2 3/4" (70mm) thick Will slice all the way through or part way Production capacity is as fast as the operator can feed it.

Gourmet Bun Slicer Model 704

Manufacturer – Oliver Products Similar to our model but features flap on delivery system so slow down bun as it exits the slicer. Uses vibration to convey a product.

Bun Slicer 7010

Manufacturer – Jongerius Hanco B.V. Slices buns while still on tray by conveying them through a ban saw type slicer. Can slice up to 10 trays per minute

Vibroveyor

Manufacturer –Cox & Plant Can be used for any product that utilizes a conveying concept.

E-Z™ Pneumatic Powered Vibratory Feeders

Manufacturer – Martin Engineering Uses Pneumatic power to vibrate conveyor and move products Food grade stainless steel.

B.E.S.T., Inc. Vibratory Feeder designed to feed an Eddy Current non- ferrous (aluminum) separation system

B.E.S.T., Inc. MODEL TMF TWIN MOTOR FEEDERS Low Profile Model TMF (2) twin motor feeder with airmount isolation Model TMF (2)S with 12" x 48" trough and side mounted motors.

Principles of TMF models Create a linear straightline motion. Two counter-rotating motors provide the linear (push-pull) action As the AC motors counter-rotate, the side forces cancel out and the linear forces are combined. With the motors properly attached and located on a rigidized trough suitable for the forces being exerted, and also suspended on isolation springs, the conveyance action is quiet and positive.

KLR Counter 100

Manufacturer – KLR Systems Utilizes diagonally mounted circular disk to pick up and count buns from hopper. Drops buns down ramp.

Next Week Continue to Refine Design Selection Analysis –5 best conceptual designs –Engineering specifications for the design project –Evaluation criteria to assess the designs