20240008500. A METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR GENERATING BATCHES OF FOOD PIECES simplified abstract (MAREL POULTRY B.V.)

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A METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR GENERATING BATCHES OF FOOD PIECES

Organization Name

MAREL POULTRY B.V.

Inventor(s)

Jan-Pieter Feddema of Boxmeer (NL)

Henrik Kristiansen of Aarhus N (DK)

Robert Van Der Kraan of Boxmeer (NL)

A METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR GENERATING BATCHES OF FOOD PIECES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240008500 titled 'A METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR GENERATING BATCHES OF FOOD PIECES

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method and system for generating batches of food pieces. The method involves conveying incoming food objects through cutting devices that are configured to cut the objects into multiple food pieces based on specific cutting rules. The resulting cut food pieces are then conveyed to a batching system where at least one batch is generated, fulfilling certain criteria such as weight targets. The cutting rules are selected based on the weight targets to ensure that the resulting weight distribution of the food pieces entering the batching system meets pre-defined weight target distributions.

  • The method involves conveying food objects through cutting devices to generate multiple food pieces.
  • The cutting devices are configured to cut the food objects based on specific cutting rules.
  • The resulting food pieces are then conveyed to a batching system to generate at least one batch.
  • The batches are generated based on certain criteria, including weight targets.
  • The cutting rules are selected based on the weight targets to achieve the desired weight distribution of the food pieces entering the batching system.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Food processing industry: This method and system can be used in food processing facilities to efficiently cut and batch food pieces, ensuring consistent weight distributions for packaging and distribution purposes.
  • Meal preparation services: Companies offering meal preparation services can utilize this technology to automate the cutting and batching process, improving efficiency and accuracy in portioning food ingredients.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Inconsistent weight distribution: Traditional methods of cutting and batching food pieces may result in inconsistent weight distributions, leading to packaging and portioning issues. This technology solves this problem by selecting cutting rules based on weight targets to achieve the desired weight distribution.
  • Manual labor and time-intensive process: Cutting and batching food pieces manually can be labor-intensive and time-consuming. This technology automates the process, reducing the need for manual labor and improving overall efficiency.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Consistent weight distribution: By selecting cutting rules based on weight targets, this technology ensures consistent weight distributions of food pieces, improving accuracy in packaging and portioning.
  • Increased efficiency: Automation of the cutting and batching process saves time and reduces the need for manual labor, leading to increased efficiency in food processing operations.
  • Improved quality control: The ability to control the weight distribution of food pieces entering the batching system allows for better quality control in terms of portioning and packaging.


Original Abstract Submitted

a method and system is provided for generating batches of food pieces, and includes: conveying incoming food objects through at least one cutting device, where the at least one cutting device is configured to cut the incoming food objects into plurality of food pieces according to at least one first cutting rule, conveying the resulting plurality of cut food pieces to at least one batching system where at least one batch is generated fulfilling at least one first criterion including at least one first weight target. the at least one first cutting rule is selected in accordance to the at least one first weight target such that the resulting weight distribution of the plurality of food pieces entering the batching system fulfils at least one first pre-defined weight target distribution adapted to the at least one first weight target.