Elastomer processing system for chewing gum
US5792495A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G4/02
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process and apparatus for processing the elastomeric component of a gum base or chewing gum product is disclosed. Slabs of elastomeric material are metered into a rotary cutting mechanism together with a powdered lubricant and the elastomer is ground up into small flakes and particles which are coated with the powder. A vacuum-conveyor system transports the elastomeric particles through a cyclone receiver, blender and sifter where excess powder is removed. The elastomeric particles are then transported through another receiver and fed into an extruder by a metered feeding mechanism.
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