Processor for dough working
US4311397A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F35/33
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A processor has a working receptacle with a part-spherical internal wall. There is a working element which can execute either simple rotary motion about a single axis or planetary motion about two axes which intersect at the geometric center of the part-spherical internal wall. There are control means for enabling simple rotary motion or planetary motion to be effected. Dough is worked by hydrating the mix and then completing development at a substantially greater energy input rate. The hydration stage can be considered as being carried out at such an energy input rate that substantial relaxation of the dough occurs, the development completion stage being considered to be carried out at an energy input rate at which no substantial relaxation of the dough occurs. Alternatively, in a more specific idea, the hydration stage is carried out using a working element with a planetary motion and the development completion stage is carried out using a working element with simple rotary motion.
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