Rotating nozzle die machine for dough extrusion
US6450796B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C48/33
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotary drive die nozzle machine for an extruder comprises at least one rotatable nozzle having at least three openings. A compression head directs food material from the extruder toward at least one rotating nozzle. A drive assembly including at least one drive gear rotates the at least one nozzle. The at least one nozzle is axially removable from the drive gear to allow replacement with nozzle openings of different sizes and shapes. The machine includes a series of seals to prevent the extruded food product from getting into the drive assembly and to prevent grease and other matter from the drive assembly from getting into the food material.
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