DE102007010063A1 - Embossing chain for the production of formed articles from candies, comprises chain links joined to each other, embossing stamps relocatable on guiding poles with embossing surfaces, and a forming element assigned to the chain link - Google Patents

Abstract

The embossing chain for the production of formed articles from candies, comprises chain links joined to each other, a first embossing stamp (10) relocatable on a first guiding pole (11) with a first embossing surface, a second embossing stamp relocatable on a second guiding pole (16) with a second embossing surface, and a forming element assigned to each chain links with an extensively closed forming area that stretches first and second cross-sectional areas to the guiding poles. The first and second embossing surfaces have a dimensioning sufficient to cover the cross-sectional areas. The embossing chain for the production of formed articles from candies, comprises chain links joined to each other, a first embossing stamp (10) relocatable on a first guiding pole (11) with a first embossing surface, a second embossing stamp relocatable on a second guiding pole (16) with a second embossing surface, and a forming element assigned to each chain links with an extensively closed forming area that stretches first and second cross-sectional areas to the guiding poles. The first and second embossing surfaces have a dimensioning sufficient to cover the first and second cross-sectional areas, and are relocatable against the first and second cross-sectional areas to be covered. The chain links have a cutting edge (2). The first and the second guiding poles are arranged parallel to the cutting edge. The forming element has a solid cross-sectional area from the first and the second cross-sectional area. The first embossing surface is relocatable in the forming element. Each second chain link is connected with an associated connection element and with an associated guide housing (6) to a firm unit. The forming elements are alternatively arranged individually or pairs on opposite sides of adjoining chain links. The first and the second embossing surfaces have a geometry that covers the second joining chain links from chain embossing surface (5) in a plain and an opposite chain from the chain embossing surface in areas stretched in adjoining cutting edge to each other. The forming element is put together by two components, which are joined only in sections of the forming area that has an offset for positioning the cutting edge and for positioning the opposite edge of the chain embossing surface parallel to the cutting edge. The first and the second embossing stamps are relocatable through the forming element until the first and second embossing surfaces are arranged on the second and first forehead sections of the forming element in the plain. The second and first embossing stamps are relocatable against the second and first cross-sectional surfaces through the second and first forehead sections of the forming element. An independent claim is included for a procedure for the production of stamped articles through embossing of sections of deformable cord of a candy mass.

Description

The The present invention relates to an embossing chain, an embossing device with such an embossing chain and a method of manufacture burr-free formed article, in particular from candy masses, z. B. of sweets. The embossing chain according to the invention and draw the embossing process to be performed therewith characterized by the fact that the candy produced a more even Surface than with known embossing chains produced candies, in particular are substantially burr-free.

The Prage chain invention uses the advantages the embossing chain, z. B. against Rotationsprägeformatsätzen, that is, a string of sugar, filled or unfilled, processed essentially in a straight line from the embossing chain is and experiences no deflections. Upsets or strains the candy mass are therefore avoided, so that with the inventive Stamping chain also filled, in particular highly filled Candies can be made. Parting a Strangs confectionery mass is carried out with the inventive Embossing chain on cutting edges of chain links over one in relation to rotary embossing format sets long distance and thus over a long processing time, so that filled candies by the action of the cutting edges in the separation of a filled tube of candy mass be securely closed at the end.

State of the art

The EP 0 352 233 B1 describes an embossing chain for the production of candies with two mutually running chains whose chain links each have a triangular cross-section. The embossing chain has on guide rods parallel to the cutting edge of the chain links on two mutually displaceable dies, between which the candy mass is formed, which is divided between the cutting edges. The embossing stamps are guided by the fact that their support rods run against a guide rail, which defines the positioning of the stamp in each position of the embossing chain as a so-called control curve.

The EP 1 048 221 B1 describes an embossing chain, due to the positive or frictional connection of at least every second chain link with associated connecting element, for. As an axis, and associated guide housing to a solid unit even at high speed precise embossing of candies allows. The guide housing, as well as from the EP 0 352 233 B1 is known, recesses for guiding the displaceable parallel to the cutting edges support rods of the die.

The EP 0 750 978 A1 describes an embossing chain for the formation of pieces, wherein the accuracy and throughput rate are increased by the fact that the mutually running embossing chains, the chain links each have mutually facing cutting edges, between them form an approximately rectangular cross-sectional area in which are arranged parallel to the cutting edges semi-forms slidably.

The known embossing chains are disadvantageous in that in the separation of pieces from an incoming strand a confectionery mass between each other running cutting edges burrs remain on the pieces, the also in the subsequent imprint by the respective symmetrically stamped from both sides can not be eliminated.

Object of the invention

in view of known prior art, it is an object of the invention an embossing chain and a process for the production of molded Articles made of a mass, preferably confectionery mass, In particular, to provide sweets with which ridges on the embossed articles are reduced or avoided.

General description of invention

The Prage chain according to the invention can sections rectilinear with a sectionally rectilinear aligned as well Chain, both in this common section at an angle run against each other, arranged to a stamping device be, with the chain links are aligned with each other, that the chain links each face each other have matching parallel aligned cutting edges. For this arrangement of two embossing chains becomes each of the two self-contained chains spaced two or more apart Deflecting elements, for example gears, at least one of which is drivable. The axes of these gears are arranged parallel to each other.

A the two chains according to the invention to both Sides of chain links guide housing on, in which guide recesses are arranged, the displaceable Pick up guide rods with stamping dies are fixed. The guide rods are preferably displaceable parallel to the cutting edges.

The first and second dies each arranged on one side of the chain links have mutually oriented stamping surfaces which, when positioned at a small distance between them, form the section of a confectionery mass, which can be generated between the cutting edges of the chain links. The embossing chain according to the invention has a shaping element with a circumferentially closed shaping surface, whose first cross-sectional area can be covered by the first embossing surface of the first embossing stamp, and whose parallel second cross-sectional area can be covered by the second embossing surface of the second embossing stamp. The spanned open end portions of the forming member to or into which the dies are displaced are determined by the configuration of its end portions and may be parallel or at an angle to the cross-sectional areas defined by the forming surface of the forming member.

The Embossing dies are arranged so that the first die the section of a confectionery mass that is between two cutting edges can be divided into the molding surface positioned, with its first embossing surface the first cross-sectional area of the shaping surface on one side essentially covers or closes. The second Embossing surface of the second stamping die is displaceable and covered on or in the shaping surface or closes the opposite second cross-sectional area the shaping surface. In the consequence becomes a closed Embossing chamber between the first embossing surface the first stamping die and the opposite second stamping surface of the second stamping die together with the adjacent, circumferentially closed Section of the molding surface formed.

The Shaping surface is called the inner surface of a Shaping element provided, in turn, in a housing can be arranged. The shaping element can with a chain link and / or a guide housing non-positive or positive be connected.

in the Difference to the prior art, in which the embossing chamber between the first embossing surface and the second Embossing surface of the two dies by the surface sections of the chain links closed is allowed, which connect to the cutting edges the prismatic chain according to the invention the training an embossing chamber in which the area between the opposing first and second embossing surfaces from the circumferentially closed molding surface is formed. As a consequence of the circumferentially closed shaping surface the formation of burrs is reduced or avoided, which in the state The technique arise from that confectionery mass in gaps between the opposing cutting edges and gaps between surfaces more abutting Chain links remains or is pressed.

The Shaping element is integrally formed on a chain link with cutting edge or arranged on this, so that the cross-sectional area the shaping surface for the stamping surfaces is accessible.

In In one embodiment, the forming element is a section a chain link is formed or is on both sides of sections bordered by a chain link.

In preferred embodiment includes the forming element with the molding surface on each side or the same alternately on opposite sides of the chain links at. In general, it is preferred that the shaping surface is a Cross-sectional area spans, which is dimensioned so that at least one share, preferably the full one Distance of the cutting edges to each other when the cutting edges a chain have the least distance from each other, for example when the chain links and their cutting edges approximate arranged in a plane. The extent of the cross-sectional area the shaping surface perpendicular to the track, the distance between the cutting edges, may preferably be a part the area or the entire area that comprise is spanned by the chain embossing surfaces, the adjoin the cutting edge of a chain link. In addition to an embodiment, in the forming surface is a cross-sectional area which corresponds to the area of the chain embossing surfaces spanned the opposite and adjacent chain links It is also possible that the shaping surface a smaller or a larger cross-sectional area having.

The Portions of the cutting edges of the chain links that abut the forming element can be used to guide the both sides of the Forming element displaceably arranged die serve. In particular, when the dies have a circumference, z. B. along their embossing surfaces, at least partially guided by the adjacent to the cutting edges chain embossing surfaces In addition, the dies are added to the guide their guide rods in guide housings guided by the chain embossing surfaces.

According to the invention provided that the first and second embossing surface, which together with a section of the molding surface the Can form embossing chamber, respectively the cross section Cover the embossing chamber substantially completely. there Essentially, that means completely that the stamping dies Have embossing surfaces whose scope in as possible spaced slightly from the molding surface is and still displaceable perpendicular to the molding surface is.

First and second dies are against the cross-sectional surfaces of the shaping element displaceable, wherein at least one of the first and second dies is displaceable over a distance, that its embossing surface is positioned approximately in the plane of a front portion of the forming element and an embossed article is ejected from the forming element, while the other die at a distance is retractable or positionable from this end portion to keep this end portion free.

In One embodiment is the first die displaceable for embossing against the shaping element and then retractable to the forehead section release the shaping element, the first stamping surface Covered while the second die inside the shaping surface in the direction of the first die slidably arranged, so that an embossed article from the second die toward the first die from the molding surface by positioning the second Embossing surface in the forehead section or outside of the molding element is ejected. In this embodiment can the shaping element has a front portion, the second die facing, which is smaller than the second embossing surface is and only one opening for the passage of second guide rod of the second stamping die allowed. Preferably, this opening has a cross-sectional area to Recording and / or leadership of the second guide rod on. Accordingly, in this embodiment both dies in the shaping element displaceable while the second die substantially is displaceable up to the first end portion, through which the first die covers the first cross-sectional area and a portion of the confectionery mass in the forming element emotional.

In Another embodiment is the embossing chain set up so that instead of ejecting the embossed Item ejecting towards the first die by further feed of the first punch through the shaping element to the second opposite Face section is made against the second die. The release of the second end portion of the forming element takes place then by positioning the second embossing surface outside of the forming element into one of the first die distant position. The article will follow the Embossing by displacement of the first embossing surface by the shaping element of the first end portion, through which covers the first embossing surface, the first cross-sectional area and a portion of the confectionery mass in the forming element can bring in, to the second, opposite Forehead section moves while the second punch is withdrawn from the molding element. Corresponding is the first die in this embodiment essentially over the entire forming surface, d. H. displaceable perpendicular to their cross-sectional areas, during the second die stamp in sections one-sided against or in the shaping element is displaceable.

The first embossing surface of the first stamping die can be designed so that the positioning of the first stamping die adjacent to the shaping surface causes that the first cross-sectional area of the shaping surface is covered is while the die has sections, spaced from a housing of the forming element are arranged. However, it is preferred that the first die also sized in the area of its first embossing surface is that it covers the first cross-sectional area of the shaping surface and displaceable in the forming element along the shaping surface is.

Corresponding it is preferred that the first and second cross-sectional area which are parallel to each other and those of the forming surface be spanned, the same area include. Further preferred the shaping surface is parallel to the cutting edge of the adjacent one Chain link arranged. The cross-sectional areas of are spanned the forming surface are preferred according to the invention arranged perpendicular to the cutting edge of the adjacent chain link.

The Guide rods of the dies are respectively in guide recesses of guide housings guided, which are arranged on both sides of the chain links. The guide recesses can, for example Be holes in the legs of a U-shaped guide housing are arranged, of which a leg connected to a chain link is.

Preferably is at least every second link with its associated Guide housing and its associated Shaft positive or non-positive to a solid in itself Unit connected to the mobility of the chain links and the guided in the guide housing punch to reduce against each other. Preferably, the shaping element is also with the guide housing and / or its associated Chain link positively or non-positively connected. Preferably a shaping element arranged on one side on a chain link.

The portion of the guide housing, which is arranged parallel to the line connecting the guide recesses for a guide rod, preferably has a slot parallel to the line connecting the guide recesses is arranged. Such a slot is used to hold and guide a locking pin which is connected to the guide rod of a punch to prevent rotation of the stamping surface about the axis of the guide rod.

The Positioning of the embossing stamp is preferably carried out by at least one of the embossing stamps on one side of the Chain associated control cam, which is a control surface comprising, directly or indirectly, the guide rods contacted the die. The contacting of the guide rods against the control surface of the cam can by rolling done, the z. B. terminal with the guide rods the dies are connected. Preferably, the Axes of the rollers perpendicular to the cutting edges of the chain links arranged. Through this contacting the control surface can be the movement of the dies in one direction, for example towards the opposite one Embossing stamp while the opposite movement causes the die of a second control cam can be directed from opposite direction directly or indirectly against the guide rods of the dies acts, for example against the same rollers or separate second rollers, with the Guide rods of the dies are connected. In this way, the movement of the dies can be towards the opposite die effect away.

each other opposite arranged cams can be designed as a slide guide. Furthermore you can Cams, which is an opposite displacement of the dies cause offset along the length of the embossing chain be, z. B. a control curve on a strand of the embossing chain, the opposite control cam on the other strand. cams can be height offset.

The Embossing chain according to the invention is in an embossing device can be used, which has a first control cam for positioning the first Embossing stamp in the direction of the second die and a second control cam for positioning the first die in the direction of the opposite second stamp dies away. The opposite positions corresponding to the first die are the control surfaces the first and second cams facing each other arranged.

According to the invention provided that the first dies over the proportion of Pragekette invention, the a rectified moving embossing chain at an angle is arranged rectilinearly opposite, the no stamping has, from the area of greater distance of opposite embossing chains to the area of smaller distance led by a first and second control cam that's a big distance in a first section to the center of the cutting edges to the first embossing surface at a great distance to the second embossing surface to position. In a subsequent second section the cams are at a short distance to the embossing chain arranged to the first embossing surface against the continue to lead the second embossing surface into or onto the forming element, about its first cross-sectional area close. In the range of a small distance between The two embossing chains are the first and second control cam spaced from the embossing chain, about the first embossing surface withdraw from the forming element and its cross-sectional area for ejecting an embossed article through the first end portion release. Alternatively, the cams are designed that the first embossing surface for ejecting the embossed Article is displaceable up to the second end portion.

to Positioning of the second stamping die are the third and fourth control curve in the section which is in the area of the largest Distance between the opposing embossing chains is located at such a distance from the center of the cutting edges of the Embossing chain arranged that the second embossing surface and the second die from the center of the cutting edge are spaced. In this way, a strand of a candy mass between the two spaced stamping surfaces and between the embossing chains. On this input side of the embossing chain it is also possible that the third and fourth control cam, the second embossing surface position within the forming element. The third and fourth Control cam are arranged so that the second embossing surface is positioned so that a confectionery mass, divided between opposite cutting edges is and from the first die in the forming element is transported, between the first embossing surface and the second embossing surface in cooperation with the adjacent molding surface of the molding element is shaped.

With increasing spacing of the first and second cam following the shortest distance of the first cam from the center of the cutting edges, ie following the positioning of the first stamping surface within the molding element to form the stamping chamber with the opposite second stamping surface, the first or second face portion release the shaping element. By a smaller distance of a third control cam to the center of the cutting edges positioning of one of the first or second embossing surface is brought closer to the opposite end portion of the shaping element, resulting in ejection of an embossed candy out of the molding element leads. Accordingly, this end portion is released by pulling back the opposite punch.

Of the second die is in the first section of the embossing chain from a control surface of a third cam in FIG Direction to the first die and in a second Section from the control surface of a fourth cam in the direction of the first die away out so that the second die with the first die is positioned in the molding element, there against that of the first Embossing stamp applied pressure acts and after the Positioning of the first stamping die from the molding element slidable out to the embossed in the molding element Eject article. In this way, an embossed Article through the second stamping surface from the first End portion of the shaping element ejected, through which the first Embossing surface to cover the first Cross-sectional area against or in the shaping element is displaceable.

alternative is the second punch by an associated cam Retractable from the molding element, d. H. in one of the first punch removed position while the first stamping surface by a first die associated control curve through the shaping element up to the second end portion is displaceable, which is the first end portion opposite.

In Particularly preferred embodiment are one or more Shaping elements on each side of one or two together articulated chain links arranged, preferably in each case individually, in pairs, three or four or in groups in larger ones Number alternately on opposite sides of the these hinged other chain links. In alternating arrangement of Shaping elements on opposite sides respectively one or two hinged chain links it is possible that the shaping element at least partially with wall thicknesses is formed, which are larger than the light Distance between the outer circumferences adjacent die, and / or larger are as the width of the cutting edge of a chain link for the case that the cross sectional area of the molding surface of the Forming element is spanned, the distance between two adjacent Cutting edges includes.

When Alternative to the one-piece molding element, the shaping element have two or more joined components, as long as the shaping surface is circumferential closed is. For assembled from components Shaping elements, it is preferred that they joined jointless are and particularly preferred that the ingredients only in sections the shaping surface are joined, the opposite the cutting edges and / or the edges of the chain embossing surfaces, which are oriented parallel to the cutting edge, are offset. In this way the formation of burrs is reduced or avoided, by contacting the candy mass with the cutting edges and between chain embossed surfaces hinged chain links be generated.

Detailed description of the invention

The Invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the figures, in which

1 shows a schematic view of a portion of an embossing chain according to the invention,

2 a sectional view of the embossed chain according to the invention of 1 shows,

3 shows a perspective view of a portion of a embossing chain according to the invention,

4 1 shows a schematic illustration of control cams of an embossing device according to the invention,

5 a schematic representation of control cams of the embossing device according to the invention shows, of the 4 is a sectional view along AA and

6 a schematic representation of a molding element according to the invention shows.

In the same reference numerals designate functionally identical components.

1 shows the essential elements of the embossing chain according to the invention, namely a chain link 1 with a cutting edge 2 , a shaping element 21 in a molding housing 20 , as well as a first stamp 10 and a second die 15 which are in the forming element 21 are displaceable. According to the preferred embodiment are first and second dies 10 . 15 parallel to the cutting edge 2 of the adjacent chain link 1 displaced.

The chain link 1 has outer guide cheeks 3 or inner guide cheeks 4 on, each with offset outer guide cheeks 3 or inner guide cheeks 4 an adjacent chain link are pivotally connected.

The chain link 1 points to the cutting edge on both sides 2 adjacent chain embossing surfaces 5 on. In an embossing device, the embossing chain according to the invention in a section in which it is guided in a straight line, polygonförming or arcuate at an angle a straight guided second embossing chain associated with chain links and with their cutting edges to match the cutting edges 2 The embossing chain according to the invention is aligned. When approaching the two opposite cutting edges 2 over the section of the embossing device in which the two chains are each arranged in a straight line and at an angle to each other, the angle between the two serves to provide a candy mass inlet region where the spacing of the chains is large. A filled or unfilled strand of a confectionery mass, preferably a candy mass, is formed upon movement of the opposing cutting edges 2 the drivable chains detected and separated substantially between the cutting edges.

The guide housing 6 are each on both sides of a chain link 1 arranged and connected thereto, preferably positive or frictional, and have guide recesses 7 on, parallel to the cutting edge 2 are aligned. The schematic diagram shows a U-shaped embodiment of the guide housing 6 , in which the two opposite legs, the guide recesses 7 have, during the region connecting these legs a slot 8th , parallel to the guide rods 11 . 16 arranged the stamp, has.

The first stamp 10 and the second die 15 have a first guide bar 11 or second guide rod 16 on that with her first guide rod 11 or second guide rod 16 in leadership recesses 7 the guide housing 6 slidably guided. According to the preferred embodiment, the first guide rods 11 or second guide rods 16 parallel to the cutting edge 2 of the adjacent chain link 1 arranged.

The long holes 8th the guide housing 6 are optional and are used to hold an optional guide pin 18 that with the first and / or second guide rod 11 . 16 is connected and a rotation of the first or second guide rod 11 . 16 prevented by its own axis.

The first guide bar 11 has a first closing roller 13 on, from a running against its circumference first cam in the direction of the second die 15 is displaceable. The first breaker pin 14 the first guide rod 11 can from a second control cam for displacement of the first embossing surface 12 in one of the second embossing surface 17 remote position can be actuated. Alternatively, it is possible to use the first closing roller 13 and the first opener pin 14 in the form of a common actuating roller, which is positionable by the first and second control cam.

The sectional view along AA in 1 is in 2 shown and represents the positioning of the stamping surfaces in the molding element 21 represents. 3 shows a perspective view.

4 and 5 show a schematic view of an embossing chain according to the invention with representation of control curves.

The positioning of the second stamping die 15 takes place with the second closing roller 13 and the separate or combined with this Öffnerstift 14 , which run against a third and fourth cam. The first stamp 10 is dimensioned according to the invention that its first embossing surface 12 from one of the opposite second die 15 distant position parallel to the cutting edge 2 at a short distance to the chain embossing surfaces 5 two adjacent chain links 1 preferably into the molding element 21 slidable into it. Here is shown by way of example that the second die 15 is displaceable over a shorter range, namely at least from a positioning in which its second embossing surface 17 outside the molding element 21 is arranged, in a position in which the second embossing surface 17 within the molding element 21 is arranged. In this way, the second die can 15 when positioned within the forming element 21 together with the positioning of the first embossing surface 12 of the first stamp 10 inside or against the forming element 21 form an embossing chamber, which is between the second embossing surface 17 and the first embossing surface 12 and the adjacent shaping surface 22 is formed.

In the embodiment shown, the forming element 21 a constant cross-sectional area.

Following embossing, it is necessary to have the embossed article from the forming element 21 eject. For ejection is exemplified the second embossing surface 17 so far from the shaping element 21 Slidable out, one on the second stamping surface 17 adhesive embossed candy from the forming element 21 falls out, possibly accelerated by the movement of the embossing chain.

The sectional view of 2 along the AA plane of 1 shows a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in each case a chain link with an associated guide housing and a shaft connecting them as well as with a common molding housing 20 are positively or non-positively connected, the two forming elements 21 on one side of the chain links. Shown at I is the positioning of the first die 10 in the opposite of the chain link 1 retracted position, as well as the positioning of the second stamping die 15 in the opposite of the chain link 1 or opposite the first die 10 advanced position. These positions of the first stamping die 10 and the second embossing stamp 15 are provided there for the embossing chain according to the invention where it is arranged at a great distance to an opposite chain, namely where a strand of candy mass is introduced into the embossing device in the embossing process according to the invention, as well as in the area where the embossing chain according to the invention in the slightest distance an opposing chain is arranged and the embossed sweets are ejected.

Under II is the positioning of the first die 10 and second die 15 shown in the first stamping surface 12 and the second embossing surface 17 opposite one another within the forming element 21 are arranged to be between them with the adjacent molding surface 22 to form the embossing chamber. In the present case, the preferred embodiment shows, in which also the first die 10 in the molding element 21 is insertable, wherein the cross-sectional area of the first stamping die 10 in the area of its first embossing surface 12 the cross-sectional area of the forming surface 21 fills.

The perspective view of 3 also shows under I the positioning of the first stamping die 10 and second embossing stamp 15 corresponding 2 and makes it clear that according to a preferred embodiment, the first and second embossing surface 12 . 17 have an outer contour, the adjacent at a small distance in the contour of the chain embossing surfaces 5 can be arranged. The forming element 21 is in 3 shown and shows at I that the second die 15 with its second embossing surface 17 is arranged outside the molding element and the second embossing surface 17 spaced outside the forming element 21 is positioned to eject an embossed candy following the passage through the embossing chain of the invention from the forming element 21 to allow.

In 4 and 5 are shown schematically the cams with which first and second dies can be positioned. It shows 4 a section along the plane AA of 5 ,

According to the preferred embodiment is in 4 and 5 shown that each chain link in pairs two first die 10 and two second dies 15 are assigned, each on both sides of a cutting edge 2 associated with a common chain link, and in pairs in guide housings 6 to the first guide rod 11 or second guide rods 16 guided.

The dies are each shown in the position in which they with their stamping surfaces within the molding housing 20 are arranged, each of which corresponding to the number of mutually running arrangements of first and second dies 10 . 15 each a shaping element 21 (not visible). The molding housing 20 are each arranged in pairs alternately on opposite side of the chain links and it becomes clear that the molding housing 20 in this type of arrangement may have a greater width than the adjacent chain links extend.

The schematically illustrated first control cam 30 can each against the in 4 only concealed shutters 13 act, each with the first guide rods 11 the first stamp 10 are connected to the first stamping surfaces in the forming element of the molding housing 20 to position. According to an embodiment for ejecting the embossed article from the molding housing 20 is the second control curve 31 shown as being against opener pin 14 acts and in the further process of chain links the first stamp 10 from the molding housing 20 withdraws. In the positioning of the first stamping surfaces within the molding housing 20 , as in 4 shown are also the second dies 15 positioned so that its second embossing surfaces within the molding housing 20 are arranged there with the first stamping dies 10 to form an embossing chamber. For this positioning, the second embossing dies are (not shown) by a third control cam in the direction of the first die 10 too led. For opening the molding element, in the molding housing 20 is arranged, the first stamping die 10 in the further process of the chain links through the second control cam 31 from the molding housing 20 withdrawn. To eject the stamped article from the molding box 20 towards the first dies 10 to become the second dies 15 through the fourth cam 32 towards the first dies 10 led to, so that the second embossing surfaces approximately in the height of the first end portion of the molding housing 20 be positioned.

Out 5 goes that the cams to each other at a height offset perpendicular to the plane of the embossing chain or the chain links 1 can have.

The second stamp 15 may alternatively be guided by a third control cam, which is the second embossing surface of the second stamping die 15 positioned in the molding element, solely by the 17 from the first embossing surface 12 With force applied thereto confectionery mass against its second embossing surface force exerted be positioned in the forming element. To exert an embossing force through the second embossing surface 15 against the first embossing surface 12 In this embodiment, it is preferred that the housing of the shaping element 21 a stop 19 for the second stamp 15 in a section of the molding element 21 opposite the chain link, for example in the form of a ring of smaller diameter than the second embossing surface.

6 shows a view of a molding element 21 with a shaping surface 22 in a molding housing 20 , The shaping surface 22 has adjacent to the surfaces of the molding housing 20 Peripheral edges, each spanning a front portion. On one side of the molding housing 20 clamps the peripheral edge 23 the first end portion, on the opposite side, the peripheral edge 24 the second end portion. As schematically for the peripheral edge 24 1, one of the end portions may be at an angle to the normal of the forming surface 22 stand and thus at an angle to the cross-sectional area of the molding surface 22 is spanned. The ones of the peripheral edges 23 . 24 clamped end portions can serve for the entry of stamping surfaces of the dies, so that the stamping surfaces are positioned adjacent to the molding surface.

For fastening the molding housing 20 on the chain link holes can 25 be provided for receiving fixation.

Furthermore, the molding housing 20 drilling 26 have, are guided by the axes as connecting elements for guide housing and chain links.

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guide cheek Inside

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Chain stamping area

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guide recess

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Long hole

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attack

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first cam

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fourth cam

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Cited patent literature

• EP 0352233 B1 [0003, 0004]
• - EP 1048221 B1 [0004]
• EP 0750978 A1 [0005]

Claims (13)

Embossing chain for the production of shaped articles with chain links hinged together ( 1 ), each having at least one cutting edge ( 2 ) and one on a first guide rod ( 11 ) displaceable first die ( 10 ) with a first embossing surface ( 12 ) and one on a second guide rod ( 16 ) displaceable second die ( 15 ) with one of the first embossing surface ( 12 ) facing the second embossing surface ( 17 ), characterized by at least one forming element associated with each chain link ( 21 ) with a circumferentially closed shaping surface ( 22 ) leading to the guide rods ( 11 . 16 ) spans first and second vertical cross-sectional areas, wherein the first embossing area ( 12 ) has a dimensioning sufficient to cover the first cross-sectional area and the second embossing surface ( 17 ) has a sufficient to cover the second cross-sectional area dimensions and the first embossing surface ( 12 ) against the first cross-sectional area to be covered and the second embossing area (FIG. 17 ) are displaceable against the second cross-sectional area to be covered. Embossing chain according to claim 1, characterized in that the first and second guide rod ( 11 . 16 ) parallel to the cutting edge ( 2 ) are arranged. Embossing chain according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the shaping element ( 21 ) has a continuous cross-sectional area of first and second cross-sectional area. Embossing chain according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first embossing surface ( 12 ) of the first stamping die ( 10 ) in the forming element ( 21 ) is displaceable. Embossing chain according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least each second chain link with an associated connecting element and with an associated guide housing ( 6 ) is connected to a self-contained unit. Embossing chain according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that shaping elements ( 21 ) in each case individually, in pairs or several times next to each other alternately on opposite sides of adjacent chain links ( 1 ) are arranged. Embossing chain according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first embossing surface ( 12 ) and the second embossing surface ( 17 ) have the same geometry. Embossing chain according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first embossing surface ( 12 ) and / or the second embossing surface ( 17 ) have a geometry similar to that of the chain embossing surfaces ( 5 ) of two hinged chain links ( 1 ) in one plane and from the chain embossing surfaces ( 5 ) of an opposite chain at adjacent cutting edges ( 2 ) covered area covered. Embossing chain according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shaping element ( 21 ) is composed of at least two components. Embossing chain according to claim 9, characterized in that the constituents of the shaping element ( 21 ) only in sections of the forming surface ( 22 ) which have an offset for positioning the cutting edges ( 2 ) and for positioning the cutting edges ( 2 ) opposite parallel edges of the chain embossing surfaces ( 5 ) exhibit. Embossing chain according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first stamp ( 10 ) by the shaping element ( 21 ) is displaceable until the first embossing surface ( 12 ) in the plane of the second end portion of the forming element ( 21 ) is arranged, through which the second die ( 15 ) is displaceable against the second cross-sectional area. Embossing chain according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the second embossing punch ( 15 ) by the shaping element ( 21 ) is displaceable until the second embossing surface ( 16 ) in the plane of the first end portion of the forming element ( 21 ) is arranged, through which the first die ( 10 ) is displaceable against the first cross-sectional area. Process for the production of embossed articles by embossing sections of a deformable strand of a confectionery mass, which is produced between cutting edges ( 2 ) hinged chain links ( 1 ) and between the first embossing surface ( 12 ) of a first embossing stamp ( 10 ) and the second embossing surface ( 17 ) of a second embossing stamp ( 15 ), characterized in that the divided portions of the strand candy mass of the first die ( 10 ) in a shaping element ( 21 ) with circumferentially closed shaping surface ( 22 ) and in the molding surface ( 22 ) by interaction with the second embossing surface ( 17 ) are formed.