Portion optimized dispensing system

Abstract

Systems, apparatuses, and methods are disclosed herein for automated cup dispensing and filling. An automated portion cup dispensing system comprises a conveyor belt; a cup dispensing station positioned along the conveyor belt that dispenses cups onto the conveyor belt using a servo motor connected to a rack and pinion gear; a filling station positioned along the conveyor belt that fills the cups with a liquid or semi-liquid food product using a servo motor connected to a cam that actuates a dispenser; a lid dispensing station positioned along the conveyor belt that dispenses lids onto the filled cups using a servo motor that drives a planetary gear system; and a sealing station positioned along the conveyor belt that seals the lids to the cups using a servo motor connected to a pinion gear that drives a press.

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