Dough preparing machine
US8739696B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F27/1142
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dough preparing machine for preparing dough is provided. The dough preparing machine includes a dough batching system for assembling dry ingredients, a dough mixing device, and a dough compressing and dividing device. The dough preparing machine is operable to produce customizable and discrete loaves of dough for baking. The dough preparing machine gathers necessary ingredients for making dough, mixes the dough to a desired consistency, and divides the dough. The mixing device is configured to mix the dough in a bowl and transfer the dough to a container for compressing and dividing operations. The compressing and dividing device includes a first plate having a plurality of blocks and a second plate having a plurality of blades. The blades are configured to slide between the blocks after compressing operations and divide the dough.
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