Filling unit and method for filling a confectionery product into a mould or a container
US9894913B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B39/001
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A filling unit and a method for filling a confectionery mass into a container or a mold includes a fill housing with a filling nozzle (2) and at least two dosing pistons in a cylinder which is connected to the fill housing. In the fill housing, a valve is arranged for each cylinder. A mixing block with internal ducts connects each of the outlets with a respective internal duct in the filling nozzle. The confectionery mass is conducted from a filling nozzle into at least one of the cylinders after which the confectionery mass is dosed down into the mold or container by actuating the dosing pistons. The speeds of the pistons are controlled independently of each other, providing varying patterns in longitudinal direction of the ice-cream/confectionery product. The movement of the filling unit relative to the container or mold can be varied providing additional options for variation in patterns.
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