Abstract:
The invention provides methods and apparatus for both cutting and forming individual confectionary products from strips or ropes. The apparatus includes an input conveyor (26) secured to a frame (22) and having upper and lower run portions, an ouput conveyor (28) secured to the frame and having an upper run, the output conveyor being positioned adjacent and downstream of the input conveyor to receive products formed on a downstream end portion of the upper run of the input conveyor, an ultrasonic stack (44) having an energy converter (66) for changing electrical energy into ultrasonic vibration, a booster (68) for increasing the amplitude of the vibration and an ultrasonic horn (70) having surfaces defining a cutting edge (126) and a forming cavity (74) with a predetermined interior shape and surface finish, at least one motor (54) and control for moving the stack generally parallel to the downstream end portion of the upper run of the input conveyor, and a mechanism for plunging the stack from a raised initial position to a lowered position adjacent the upper run of the input conveyor.
Abstract:
A method for preparing a first component of a comestible composition is provided including forming an extrudate of the first component. The extrudate is cooled to a first temperature. The extruder is further cooled to a second temperature. The first temperature is greater than the second temperature.
Abstract:
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung (10) zum Schneiden eines Lebensmittelproduktstrangs, insbesondere eines Süßwarenstrangs mit wenigstens einer Fördereinrichtung (14) zum Fördern des Produktstrangs, wenigstens einer Schneideinrichtung (22) zum Schneiden des Produktstrangs, und wenigstens einer Überwachungseinrichtung (66, 70) zum Überwachen des Produktstrangs, wobei die wenigstens eine Schneideinrichtung (22) und/oder die wenigstens eine Fördereinrichtung (14) in Abhängigkeit von dem Überwachungsergebnis der wenigstens einen Überwachungseinrichtung (66, 70) steuerbar ist.
Abstract:
Düsenanordnung, Vorrichtung und Verfahren zur dosierten, formgebenden Ausgabe von Massenkörpern (1) aus pumpfähigen, zähflüssigen oder teigigen Massen (2) umfassend eine Massenzuleitung (4) zur Zuleitung der Masse (2) durch eine Massenaustrittsöffnung (38) in einen außerhalb der Massenzuleitung (4) liegenden Trennbereich (1 1), wobei eine Gasdüsenanordnung (39) zur Abgabe eines oder mehrerer auf die im Trennbereich befindliche Masse gerichteten Gasstrahlen (7) und zur formgebenden Abtrennung des Massenkörpers (1) vorgesehen ist.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for stamping a plurality of articles (2), the method comprising the steps of transporting the plurality of articles (2) along a first conveyance path (4), splitting a transport flow of the plurality of articles (2) along the first conveyance path {4} into at least two parallel transport lines so as to transport the plurality of articles (2) along at least two parallel second conveyance paths (8, 10), stamping the plurality of articles (2) transported along the at least two parallel second conveyance paths (8, 10) using at least two parallel stamping units (12, 14) and merging transport flows of the plurality of articles (2) along the at least two parallel second conveyance paths (8, 10) so as to transport the plurality of articles (2) along a third conveyance path (18). Further, the invention relates to an apparatus for stamping a plurality of articles (2), the apparatus comprising a transport unit configured to transport the plurality of articles (2) along a first conveyance path (4), a splitting unit (6) configured to split a transport flow of the plurality of articles (2) along the first conveyance path (4) into at least two parallel transport lines so as to transport the plurality of articles (2) along at least two parallel second conveyance paths (8, 10), at least two parallel stamping units (12, 14) configured to stamp the plurality of articles (2) transported along the at least two parallel second conveyance paths (8, 10) and a merging unit (16) configured to merge transport flows of the plurality of articles (2) along the at least two parallel second conveyance paths (8, 10) so as to transport the plurality of articles (2) along a third conveyance path (18).
Abstract:
Method and system for continuously producing pieces of liquid-filled gum material (50). An extruded rope of liquid-filed gum (25) is sized and separated into individual pieces of gum (50). A rotating drum mechanism (40) having a die ring (83) and cutter ring (90) with mating die members separate the rope of gum material (25) into individual pieces (50). Pairs of cam-operated plunger members (80, 82) compress and form the pieces of gum material (50) in the die cavities. Angled grooves in the die members prevent portions of the gum pieces from being chipped-off during formation. Guide pin members (260) are positioned between rider members (250) on the plunger members. A feed chute (60) with air assist transfers the gum rope from a sizing table (36) to the rotating drum mechanism. A stripper member (160) insures that the formed pieces of gum material are removed from the drum mechanism (40). Portions of the drum mechanism can be selectively heated and cooled, or not cooled at all. The invention provides a more efficient system for continuous, high production operation.
Abstract:
Three-dimensional objects are produced from a deformable material received substantially continuously in the direction of production and the objects are produced by a deforming process substantially in the direction of production. Rotatable devices are arranged to deform a respective section of the deformable material with at Ieast one of the rotatable devices being shaped so as to vary the extent of deformation applied to the deformable material periodically as a deformable material passes through in the direction of production.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an apparatus and method for forming confectionery products into desired shapes. In an embodiment; the ingredients of a confectionery product, such as a bubble gum, are blended together. The ingredients are mixed, cooled and then formed into traditional center pieces. Next, the center pieces are fed into an underwater pelletizer (16). The underwater pelletizer cuts the extruded confectionery pieces into miniature products. A recirculating supply of water immediately sweeps away the miniature products from the pelletizer, cools the products and transport the products to a centrifugal dryer (36). The centrifugal dryer separates the miniature products from the circulating water. The separated miniature products are immediately dusted with an anti-agglomerating compound. Finally, the product is coated or otherwise packaged for consumption.
Abstract:
An effervescent candy bar of a syrup-based malleable and chewable component comprising at least two masses at least one of which contains acid and at least one contains alkali and a method for its preparation.