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Title:
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE THERMAL TREATMENT OF UNSHELLED EGGS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2002001960
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The invention is relating to device for the controlled heating and cooling and conservation of eggs (18) that is provided with an oven space (13) with a carrier plate (7) with holders for the positioning of the eggs (18) substantially upright and a spray device (12) for the cooling of same with a coolant, and which is further provided with a heating element (11) for the generation of steam, whereby means (14) are provided that allow said steam to be subjected to a forced flow whereby this steam flows over the eggs (18) in order to heat the eggs, whereby said carrier plate (7) has openings (16) such that at least part of said steam is guided along the side of the eggs (18) to the underside of the carrier plate (7) so that the underside of the eggs (18) is heated.

Inventors:
BRAEKEN HUGO (BE)
Application Number:
PCT/BE2001/000115
Publication Date:
May 02, 2002
Filing Date:
July 02, 2001
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
LEDA TECHNOLOGIES NV (BE)
BRAEKEN HUGO (BE)
International Classes:
A23B5/005; A47J29/02; A23L15/00; (IPC1-7): A23B5/005
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