Friesen's Inc. (20250151737). Frozen Block Separation System

Frozen Block Separation System

Abstract: A frozen block separation system is disclosed herein. An example system includes a product receptacle having an elevator and an opening configured to receive a frozen product in a stacked block format and elevate the frozen product to a cutting height, a cutting member positioned above the product receptacle, the cutting member configured to move perpendicularly to the frozen product and remove a portion of the frozen product when the frozen product is at the cutting height, and a first plate that is configured to move the portion in a first direction, from the cutting member into a batch enclosure.

CPC Code(s):

• A22C17/0006: Other devices for processing meat or bones

Inventor(s):

• Brett A. Friesen of Detroit Lakes MN US
• Jacob E. Baer of Detroit Lakes MN US
• Stephen R. Anderson of Detroit Lakes MN US
• Ron A. Doll of Detroit Lakes MN US
• Dan M. Evenson of Detroit Lakes MN US
• Malachi V. Kaiser of Detroit Lakes MN US