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Abstract

A converging tube assembly for use with a hydraulic food cutter is provided having a converging tube for the passage of suspended food product and liquid therethrough from a larger upstream inlet end to a smaller convergent downstream outlet end, said tube being formed of resilient material. A circumvolving converging tube flange is attached to and extends radially out from the inlet end of the converging tube. A first flange retaining plate having a U-shaped notch for receiving and holding the inlet end of the converging tube, and for compressive engagement with at least a portion of the downstream surface of the flange is provided, along with a lower cradle support frame for supporting the lower portion of the converging tube. A second flange retaining plate for removable attachment to the first flange retaining plate and for compressive engagement with the remaining portion of the downstream surface of the flange is also provided, as well as an arrangement for pressing the downstream surface of the conversion tube flange into compressive engagement with the first and second flange retaining plates.

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