Device and method for working on and processing chocolate as well as using a universal machine therefore
US11185088B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F27/93
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides a device (1) for processing and treating chocolate, with a container (2) and stirring means (3) arranged therein, wherein the container (2) has a processing interior (2a) with a cylindrical wall (4) and an outwardly curved bottom (5) and is set up obliquely, i.e., the center axis (ZA) of the cylindrical wall (4) is inclined with respect to the vertical, and wherein the stirring means (3) comprises at least one stirring arm (7), which is rotatable about this center axis (ZA), while projecting from the center axis (ZA) of the cylindrical container (4) at least also in the radial direction, and a conching tool (6), which is rotatably arranged at or near the bottom (5) or the lowest vertical point of the container (2) about a an axis of rotation (DA), and wherein the conching tool (6) rotates faster than the stirring arm (7) during operation. In a method according to the invention for processing and treating chocolate, it is provided that a starting mass or an intermediate product of chocolate is filled in an inclined cylindrical container (2) and rotating therein along with at least one stirring arm (7), which rotates about this center axis (ZA), while projectin…
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