Method for forming dough pieces

US9456613B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Fritsch GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Udo Bernhardt · Iphofen, DE
• Rainer Wagner · Martinsheim, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 22, 2015
• Grant date: Oct 4, 2016
• Expiry date: Jun 22, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A21C3/08
• WIPO field: Other special machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and device for forming dough in a U or annular shape includes a gripper carrier, at least one retaining jaw attached to the gripper carrier and first and second pivot carriers. The pivot carriers are each supported about a respective pivot axis in the gripper carrier and perform an opposite pivot motion. The second pivot carrier is supported by a shaft that extends into and engages the gripper carrier, such that a pivotal motion of the second pivot carrier engages the shaft with the gripper carrier to simultaneously pivot and lift the second pivot carrier so to lift one end of the dough piece in relation to another end of the dough piece. Shaping jaws are attached to the first and second pivot carriers and can be brought into contact with the respective dough piece on an opposite second side.