Apparatus for producing frozen confections including edible particulate material
First Claim
1. An apparatus for producing confections comprising, in combination:
- means for providing a flow of confectionary material,means for severing such flow of material into individual bodies,means for providing measured amounts of edible particulate matter,means for receiving said measured amounts of edible particulate matter and applying said matter to said individual bodies,means for reciprocating said receiving means into and out of at least close proximity with said individual bodies, andconduit means extending generally between said providing means and said receiving means for transporting such measured amounts of edible particulate matter from said providing means to said receiving means.
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Abstract
A method of and apparatus for producing frozen confections includes a mixing head which accepts one or more flows of semi-frozen or viscous confection materials and combines them into a single flow, a slicing mechanism which transversely severs the flowing confections into individual products or bodies. Next, edible particulate matter is adhered to the upper surfaces of such products by an assembly having a vibratory portion dispenser and an air jet transfer and adhering assembly which is synchronized to the motion of a product conveyor. The confectionary bodies are then advanced into a refrigerated region where they chill and solidify. Finally, the chilled confectionary bodies are subjected to a chocolate spray or bath which is allowed to congeal and the products are then ready for packaging and are moved to a packaging area.
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17 Claims
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1. An apparatus for producing confections comprising, in combination:
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means for providing a flow of confectionary material, means for severing such flow of material into individual bodies, means for providing measured amounts of edible particulate matter, means for receiving said measured amounts of edible particulate matter and applying said matter to said individual bodies, means for reciprocating said receiving means into and out of at least close proximity with said individual bodies, and conduit means extending generally between said providing means and said receiving means for transporting such measured amounts of edible particulate matter from said providing means to said receiving means. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An apparatus for producing confections comprising, in combination:
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means for providing a flow of confectionary material, means for severing such flow of material into individual bodies, means for providing measured amounts of edible particulate matter, chamber means for receiving said measured amounts of edible particulate matter and applying said matter to said individual bodies, means for reciprocating said receiving means into and out of close proximity with said individual bodies, a conduit extending from said means for providing measured amounts of edible particulate material to said chamber means, and means for directing compressed air along said conduit towards said chamber means. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An apparatus for producing confections comprising, in combination:
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means for providing a flow of confectionary material, means for severing such flow of material into individual bodies, means for providing measured amounts of edible particulate matter, chamber means for receiving said measured amounts of edible particulate matter and applying said matter to said individual bodies, means for translating said chambers into and out of substantial contact with said individual bodies, a conduit extending from said means for providing measured amounts of edible particulate material, and means for directing compressed air along said conduit towards said chamber means. - View Dependent Claims (13)
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14. An apparatus for producing confections comprising, in combination:
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means for providing a flow of confectionary material, a cutting wire reciprocably disposed for passage through said flow of confectionary material for severing such flow material into individual bodies, means for providing measured amounts of edible particulate matter, chamber means for receiving said measured amounts of edible particulate matter and applying said matter to said individual bodies, means for reciprocating said chamber means into and out of at least close proximity with said individual bodies, and conduit means extending between said means for providing measured amounts of edible particulate material and said means for receiving said measured amounts of particulate matter, for transporting such measured amounts of edible particulate matter from said providing means to said chamber means. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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