DE102007010063B4 - Embossing chain for producing burr-free formed articles - Google Patents

Abstract

Embossing chain for the production of molded articles with chain links (1) hinged to one another, each having at least one cutting edge (2) and a first die (10) displaceable on a first guide rod (11) with a first embossing surface (12) and one on a second embossing surface Guide rod (16) displaceable second embossing punch (15) with a first embossing surface (12) facing the second embossing surface (17), characterized by at least one chain member associated with each shaping element (21) having a circumferentially closed shaping surface (22) to the guide rods ( 11, 16) spans first and second vertical cross-sectional areas, wherein the first embossing surface (12) has an overlap of the first cross-sectional area and the second embossing area (17) has an overlap of the second cross-sectional area and the first embossing area (12) bears against the first cross-sectional area to be covered and the second embossing surface (17) gege n are the second cross-sectional area to be covered are displaceable, wherein the forming elements (21) in each case individually, in pairs or multiple adjacent to each other alternately on opposite sides of adjacent chain links (1) are arranged.

Description

The The present invention relates to an embossing chain for the production of shaped articles with hinged chain links after the preamble of claim 1 and a method of manufacture of embossed Articles by imprinting of sections of a deformable strand of confectionery mass according to the preamble of claim 16. It is presented to a Chain die, an embossing device with such an embossing chain and a method for producing burr-free shaped articles, in particular from confectionery masses, z. B. of sweets. The embossing chain according to the invention and the embossing process to be carried out therewith characterized by the fact that the candies produced have a more even surface, as with known embossing chains produced candies, in particular are substantially burr-free.

The Embossing chain according to the invention takes advantage of the embossing chain, z. B. opposite Rotational embossing format sets that namely a string of sugar, filled or unfilled, is processed in a substantially straight line from the embossing chain and no deflections. Upsetting or stretching of the candy mass is therefore avoided so that with the embossing chain according to the invention also filled, especially highly filled Candies can be made. Parting a skein of confectionery pulp takes place with the embossing chain according to the invention at cutting edges of the chain links over a relative to Rotational embossing format sets long Route and thus over a long processing time, so that filled candies through the effect the cutting edges in the separation of a filled tube of candy mass terminally be securely closed.

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 an incoming strand of a confectionery mass between the against each other running cutting edges burrs remain on the bits, too at the subsequent embossing by the respective symmetrically displaceable from both sides dies can not be eliminated.

The DE 28 42 484 A1 describes a rotary embossing machine with an inner ring and from the outside of the inner ring heranführbaren cutting members, each two cutting elements form a stamping chamber with the inner ring into which stamping dies are inserted on both sides. On the inner ring sits an annular disc with openings in which the dies are moved to push the embossed candy through the openings and to let fall out on the opposite side of the opening.

One TV report, which can be viewed at http://www.wdrmaus.de/sachgeschichten/bonbon/ and of which is given as the year of publication in 1997, shows a rotary embossing machine with a number of holes forming as forming elements in a wreath are arranged on one side of the cutting members.

Object of the invention

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

solution the task

This task is combined with the characteristics of Claims 1 and 16 solved. Advantageous embodiments thereof are mentioned in the subclaims.

General description of the invention

The Embossing chain according to the invention can partially straight-lined with a likewise sections straight-lined chain, both in this common Section at an angle against each other, to an embossing device are arranged, the chain links aligned with each other are that the chain links each match each other have parallel aligned cutting edges. For this Arrangement of two embossing chains each of the two self-contained chains becomes two each or more spaced deflecting elements, such as gears out of where at least one is drivable. The axes of these gears are arranged parallel to each other.

A the two chains according to the invention comprises on both sides of the chain links Guide housing on, in which leadership recesses are arranged to receive the sliding guide rods, to those stamped are fixed. The guide rods are preferably displaceable parallel to the cutting edges.

The respectively on one side of the chain links arranged first and second stamp have mutually oriented embossing surfaces, which in positioning at a small distance between the section of a confectionery mass form, which generates between the cutting edges of the chain links can be. The embossing chain according to the invention has a shaping element with a circumferentially closed shaping surface, their first cross-sectional area from the first embossing surface of the first Embossing stamp coverable is, and their parallel second cross-sectional area of the second embossing surface of the second embossing stamp coverable is. The clamped open end portions of the shaping element, on or in the die are displaced by the design of its end sections determined and can parallel or at an angle to that of the forming surface of the Shaping element clamped cross-sectional surfaces are.

The dies are arranged so that the first die is the section of a Confectionery mass, which can be divided between two cutting edges, positioned in the molding surface, wherein its first embossing surface the first cross-sectional area the shaping surface one side substantially covered or closes. The second embossing surface of the second embossing stamp is on or in the shaping surface slidable and covered or closes the opposite second cross-sectional area the shaping surface. As a result, a closed embossing chamber between the first Embossing surface of the first embossing stamp and the opposite second embossing surface of the second embossing stamp together with the adjacent, circumferentially closed section the shaping surface educated.

The forming surface becomes as inner surface provided a forming element, which in turn arranged in a housing can be. The shaping element can with a chain link and / or a guide housing or positive fit 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 both stamping through the surface sections the chain links are closed, which adhere to the cutting edges connect, allows the embossing chain according to the invention the formation of a stamping chamber, at the area between the opposite ones first and second stamping surfaces of the circumferential closed shaping surface is formed. As a consequence of the circumferentially closed molding surface is reduced or avoided the formation of burrs when standing The technique arise because the confectionery mass in gaps between the opposite cutting edges and gaps between surfaces of 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 of forming surface for the Embossing surfaces is accessible.

In an embodiment is the forming element formed as a section of a chain link or is enclosed on both sides by sections of a chain link.

According to the invention, the shaping element with the shaping surface adjoins alternately on opposite sides of the chain links. Generally, it is preferred that the forming surface span a cross-sectional area dimensioned to comprise at least a portion, preferably the full separation of the cutting edges when the cutting edges of a chain are the least spaced, such as when the chain links and their cutting edges approximate arranged in a plane. The extent of the cross-sectional area of the forming surface normal to the distance corresponding to the distance between the cutting edges may preferably comprise a portion of the area or the entire area defined by the chain embossing surface spanned, which adjoin the cutting edge of a chain link. Besides an embodiment in which the shaping surface has a cross-sectional area corresponding to the area defined by the chain embossing surfaces of the opposing and adjacent chain links, it is also possible for the shaping surface to have a smaller or larger cross-sectional area.

The Portions of the cutting edges of the chain links that abut the forming element can adjoin to the leadership serve on both sides of the shaping element displaceably arranged dies. In particular, when the dies have a Have circumference, z. B. along their embossing surfaces, at least in sections is guided by the adjacent to the cutting edges chain embossing surfaces, become the stamping dies additionally to the leadership their guide rods in guide housings of guided the chain embossing surfaces.

According to the invention, it is provided that the first and second embossing surface, the together with a portion of the forming surface can form the embossing chamber, respectively the cross section of the embossing chamber essentially completely cover. there essentially means complete, that the stamping dies Have stamping surfaces, their scope in as much as possible small dimensions from the molding surface is spaced and yet displaceable perpendicular to the molding surface is.

first and second die are against the cross-sectional areas the shaping element displaceable, wherein at least one of the first and second embossing stamp on a Displacement is that its embossing surface is approximately in the plane of a End portion of the shaping element is positionable and a embossed Article is ejected from the forming element while the other dies Retractable or positionable at a distance from this end portion is to keep this forehead section clear.

In an embodiment is the first stamp for embossing displaceable against the shaping element and subsequently retractable, to release the forehead portion of the forming element, which is its covered first embossing surface, during the second stamp within the molding surface towards the first die slidably disposed so that an embossed article from the second die towards the first die from the molding surface through Positioning of the second embossing surface in the end portion 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 and only one opening for the Passage of the second guide rod of the second embossing stamp allowed. Preferably, this opening has a cross-sectional area to Recording and / or leadership the second guide rod on. Correspondingly in this embodiment both dies be slidable in the molding element, while the second die is substantially displaceable up to the first end portion, through which the first die the first cross-sectional area is covered and a section of confectionery mass moved into the molding element.

In a further embodiment is the embossing chain set up so that instead of ejecting the embossed article towards the first die an ejection by further advancement of the first stamping die through the forming element to the second opposite Face section is made against the second die. The release of the second end portion of the shaping element is then carried out Positioning the second embossing surface outside of the forming element in a position remote from the first die. The article is thereby following the coinage by shifting the through the first stamping surface the shaping element of the first end portion through which the first stamping surface the first cross-sectional area covered and a section of confectionery mass can bring into the molding element, to the second, opposite Forehead section moves while the second stamp withdrawn from the molding element is. Accordingly, in this embodiment, the first die essentially about the entire shaping surface, d. H. displaceable perpendicular to their cross-sectional areas, while the second stamp sections on one side against or in the shaping element is displaceable.

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

Accordingly, it is preferable that the first and second cross-sectional areas which are parallel to each other and which are spanned by the forming surface comprise the same area. Further Preferably, the shaping surface is arranged parallel to the cutting edge of the adjacent chain link. The cross-sectional areas which are spanned by the shaping surface are preferably arranged according to the invention perpendicular to the cutting edge of the adjacent chain link.

The guide rods the stamp are each in leadership recesses guided by guide housings, the Both sides of the chain links are arranged. The guiding recesses for example Holes that are in legs of a U-shaped Guiding housing arranged are, of which a leg is connected to a chain link.

Preferably is at least every second chain link with its associated guide housing and its associated Shaft positive or non-positive connected to a self-contained unity to mobility the chain links and guided in the guide housing dies against each other reduce. Preferably, the shaping element with the guide housing and / or the associated chain link positively or non-positively connected. Preferably, a shaping element is on one side on a chain link arranged.

Of the Section of the guide housing, the parallel to the guide recesses for a guide rod connecting line is arranged, preferably has a slot on, parallel to the the guide recesses connecting line is arranged. Such a slot is used for Recording and leadership a locking pin, with the guide rod of a stamping die is connected to a rotation of the embossing surface about the axis of the guide rod to prevent.

The Positioning of the dies is preferably carried out by at least one of the stamping dies on one side of the chain associated control cam having a control surface, the direct or indirect the guide rods the stamp contacted. The contacting of the guide rods against the control surface of Control curve can be done by rolling, z. B. terminal with the guide rods the stamp are connected. Preferably, the axes of the rollers are vertical arranged to the cutting edges of the chain links. Through this contact the control surface let yourself the movement of the dies in one direction, for example towards the opposite one Die, while the opposite movement of the dies of a second Control curve can be effected from the opposite direction directly or indirectly against the guide rods the stamp acts, for example against the same roles or separate second Rollers with the guide rods the stamp are connected. In this way, the movement of the dies can be in the direction of the opposite dies effect away. Opposite each other arranged cams can as a backdrop tour be educated. Furthermore you can Cams causing an opposite displacement of the dies, along the length the embossing chain be offset, z. B. a control curve on a strand of the embossing chain, the opposite control cam on the other strand. cams can offset in height be.

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 Embossed stamp in Direction to the second stamp and a second control cam for positioning the first stamp in the direction of the opposite second stamp away serves. The opposite positions of the first die accordingly, the control surfaces of the first and second Cams facing each other arranged.

According to the invention, it is provided that the first dies on the Proportion of embossing chain according to the invention, a rectilinearly movable embossing chain at an angle rectilinear across from is arranged, no stamping from the area of greater distance the opposite embossing chains to the area of the smaller distance from a first and second Control cam out is that in a first section a large distance to the center of the cutting edges have the first embossing surface in one huge Position the distance to the second embossing surface. In a subsequent second section, the cams are at a small 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 to close its first cross-sectional area. in the Range of a small distance between the two embossing chains the first and second control cams are spaced from the embossing chain to the first stamping surface withdraw the forming element and their cross-sectional area to eject an embossed Release article through the first forehead section. alternative are the cams designed that the first stamping surface for Ejecting the embossed Article is displaceable up to the second end portion.

For positioning the second embossing punch, the third and fourth control cam are arranged in the portion which lies in the region of the greatest distance of the opposing embossing chains at such a distance from the center of the cutting edges of the embossing chain that the second embossing surface che and the second die are spaced from the center of the cutting edge. In this way, a strand of confectionery mass between the two spaced stamping surfaces and between the embossing chains can be performed. On this input side of the embossing chain, it is also possible for the third and fourth control cam to position the second embossing surface within the shaping element. The third and fourth control cams are arranged so that the second embossing surface is positioned so that a confectionery mass, which is divided between opposite cutting edges and transported by the first die into the forming element, between the first embossing surface and the second embossing surface in cooperation with the adjacent Forming surface of the shaping element is embossed.

With increasing spacing of the first and second control curve in the connection at the smallest distance of the first cam to the center the cutting edges, d. H. following the positioning of the first embossing surface inside the shaping element for forming the embossing chamber with the opposite second embossing surface, is the release first or second end portion of the forming element. By a smaller distance of a third cam to the center the cutting edge becomes a positioning of one of the first or second Embossing surface closer to the opposite Forehead portion of the shaping element causes, resulting in an ejection of a imprinted Candies from the molding element leads. Accordingly, this is Forehead section by pulling back the opposite stamping die release.

Of the second stamp is in the first section of the embossing chain from a control surface of a third cam in the direction of the first die and in a second section from the control surface of a fourth cam in the direction away from the first die out so that the second stamp with the first stamp is positioned in the molding element, there against that of the first dies exerted Pressure acts and after the positioning of the first stamping die from the shaping element is displaceable to the in the Embossed molding element Eject article. In this way, an embossed article through the second embossing surface ejected through the first end portion of the forming element the first embossing surface for covering the first cross-sectional area against or is displaceable in the shaping element.

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

According to the invention are a or more shaping elements on each side of one or two arranged hinged chain links, each individually, in pairs, three or four or in groups in larger numbers alternating on opposite Pages of the hinged to this other chain links. When alternating Arrangement of the forming elements on opposite sides respectively one or two hinged chain links, it is possible that the shaping element at least partially formed with wall thicknesses is that's bigger as the clear distance between the outer circumferences of adjacent dies, and / or are bigger, as the width of the cutting edge of a chain link for the case that the cross-sectional area, the of the molding surface of the forming element is spanned, the distance between two includes adjacent cutting edges.

When Alternative to the one-piece Shaping element, the molding element two or more joined components as long as the forming surface is circumferentially closed in itself. For out Components joined together Shaping elements, it is preferred that they are joined jointless and particularly preferred that the ingredients only in sections the shaping surface together are opposite the cutting edges and / or the edges of the chain embossing surfaces, the are oriented parallel to the cutting edge, are offset. On this way the formation of burrs is reduced or avoided, by contacting the candy mass with the cutting edges and articulated between chain embossed surfaces Chain links are 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 embossing 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 embossing chain according to the invention in a section in which it is straight, polygonförming or arcuately guided, at an angle a straight guided second embossing chain associated 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 where 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 and 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 one 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 it happens that the cams to each other at a height offset perpendicular to the plane of the embossing chain or 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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cutting edge

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guide cheek Outside

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guide cheek Inside

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Chain stamping area

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guide housing

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guide recess

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Long hole

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first dies

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first guide rod

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first embossing surface

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closing roller

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Öffnerstift

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second dies

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second guide rod

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second embossing surface

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guide pin

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attack

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forming housing

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forming element

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forming surface

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drilling

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drilling

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first cam

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second cam

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fourth cam

Claims (18)

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 ) sliding second embossing stamp ( 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 an overlap of the first cross-sectional area and the second embossing area ( 17 ) has an overlap of the second cross-sectional area 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, wherein the 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 claim 1, characterized in that the shaping elements ( 21 ) in each case three, four or groups are arranged in larger numbers. Embossing chain according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shaping elements ( 21 ) are arranged on each side of two hinged chain links. Embossing chain according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first and second guide rods ( 11 . 16 ) parallel to the cutting edge ( 2 ) are arranged. Embossing chain according to one of the preceding claims, 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 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 10, 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 11, 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. Embossing chain according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shaping element ( 21 ) is formed on both sides of sections of the chain link. Embossing chain according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shaping element ( 21 ) is bordered as a portion of the chain link. 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 ) an embossing chain and between a first embossing surface ( 12 ) of a first embossing stamp ( 10 ) and a second embossing surface ( 17 ) of a second embossing stamp ( 15 ), characterized in that the divided portions of the strand candy mass from 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 ), wherein the 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. Method according to claim 16, characterized in that the shaping elements ( 21 ) in each case three, four or group groups are arranged in larger numbers. Method according to claim 16 or 17, characterized in that the shaping elements ( 21 ) the shaping elements ( 21 ) are arranged on each side of two hinged chain links.