System to mould products from a food mass
US12133534B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA22C7/0069
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system that includes: a production device, a cleaning apparatus, and conveyor means. The production device includes: a mould drum with cavities; a mass feed means for feeding food mass to the cavities; and a gas pressure source to force the products from the cavities. The cleaning apparatus connects to a cleaning fluid source and includes: a control system that controls cleaning of the mould drum; means to clean an outer circumference of the mould drum; means to move the mould drum and/or means to move the means to clean the outer circumference of the mould drum during the cleaning; a collection trough to collect the cleaning fluid, and a cover. The control device automatically controls the cleaning such that the cleaning of the outer circumference of the mould drum takes place while and/or after the cavities are rinsed.
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