DE102013218071A1 - Installation, useful for processing bread-dough, comprises a bucket comprising receiving bowl and conveyor device with endless conveying unit for conveying the bowl in conveying direction, and a device for processing the dough in the bowl - Google Patents

Abstract

The installation comprises: a bucket (1) comprising a receiving bowl (2) for receiving a piece of dough to be processed, and a conveyor device (3) with an endless conveying unit (8) for conveying the receiving bowl in a conveying direction (4); and a processing device for processing the dough in the receiving bowl. The receiving bowl is detachably arranged on the endless conveying unit and removed from the endless conveying unit. The receiving bowl is attachable to the endless conveying unit without using tools. The receiving bowl comprises a first connecting unit. The installation comprises: a bucket (1) comprising a receiving bowl (2) for receiving a piece of dough to be processed, and a conveyor device (3) with an endless conveying unit (8) for conveying the receiving bowl in a conveying direction (4); and a processing device for processing the dough in the receiving bowl. The receiving bowl is detachably arranged on the endless conveying unit and removed from the endless conveying unit. The receiving bowl is attachable to the endless conveying unit without using tools. The receiving bowl comprises a first connecting unit. The endless conveying unit comprises a second connecting unit provided for releasable direct connection to the first connecting unit. The second connecting unit is movable between a connected position and a release position. The first connecting unit and the second connecting unit are detachably connected to one another in the connected position, and the receiving bowl is detachably arranged on the endless conveying unit. In the release position, the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit are out of connection, and the receiving bowl is released from the endless conveying unit. A spring or securing element forces the second connecting unit into its connecting position. A release unit is provided for moving the second connecting unit into its release position. The release unit has a release arm for temporarily moving the second connecting unit into the release position. The first connecting unit is provided as receptacle bolt, and the second connecting unit is provided as a locking pin. The first connecting unit is a positive connection unit or a friction engaging unit, and the second connecting unit is a positive connection unit or a friction fit unit. The endless conveying unit is an endless conveyor chain with a link plate, where the receiving bowl is releasably attached to the link plate. The link plate comprises an outer chain link plate member and an inner link plate member, where the receiving bowl is adjacently positioned in the outer link plate member. The receiving bowl is entirety removed from the endless conveying unit without using the tools. A multi-point support such as three-point support is arranged between the link plate and the receiving bowl. An independent claim is included for a bucket conveyor.

Description

The invention relates to a system for processing dough pieces, in particular bread dough pieces. Furthermore, the invention is directed to a bucket elevator as part of a system for processing dough pieces, in particular bread dough pieces.

The processing of dough pieces, and also the machining of dough pieces, has a long tradition in the bakery trade. In general, the dough pieces are conveyed in receiving cups to the various processing devices and processed accordingly in the receiving cups. The known systems are often difficult to clean.

From the DE 198 47 436 A1 For example, a pressing and stub device for a dough piece is known. The pressing and stub device comprises a transport device with a circulating, endless conveyor chain and conveyor carriers attached to the conveyor chain. The Trögelhalter carry trögel. Each birdwalker has a guide for inserting and holding a turtle.

The DE 26 54 318 C3 discloses a die box substantially formed by a troughed plate. Trays can be used in the depressions or hollows.

From the AT 326 038 B Transport bars are known for chain conveyor. The transport strips are fastened by fasteners releasably attached to chains of the chain conveyor. The chain conveyor is preferably intended for continuous machines in the woodworking industry.

One from the DE 92 16 629 U1 known bucket chain has delivery buckets, which are releasably attached to both sides of conveyor chains.

The invention has for its object to provide a system for processing dough pieces, which is extremely easy and thorough cleanable. It should also be created a corresponding bucket elevator a dough-processing plant, which is particularly easy and thorough cleaning.

This object is achieved by the features specified in the independent claims 1 and 15 features. The essence of the invention is that the at least one receiving cup tool-less, i. without a separate tool from which at least one endless conveyor is removable. The at least one receiving cup is extremely easy to clean in the remote state. This cleaning can be done for example in a special cleaning device. The system is also extremely easy and thoroughly cleanable after removal of at least one receiving cup. The bucket elevator fulfills particularly high hygienic requirements.

The term "tool-free" as used herein generally means that the at least one receiving cup can be removed from the at least one endless conveyor without a separate tool. The removal of the at least one receiving cup is preferably carried out manually, semi-automatically and / or fully automatically.

The at least one endless conveyor is preferably designed as an endless conveyor belt, endless conveyor belt, endless conveyor chain or the like. It is closed in the longitudinal or circumferential direction.

It is expedient if the at least one endless conveyor can be driven in its longitudinal direction or in its circumferential direction.

Conveniently, the at least one receiving cup is arranged directly on the at least one endless conveyor. According to an alternative embodiment, the at least one receiving cup is arranged indirectly on the at least one endless conveying means via at least one coupling means.

The at least one receiving cup preferably has at least one receptacle for receiving the at least one dough piece to be processed. The processing of the at least one dough piece preferably takes place directly in the at least one receptacle.

It is advantageous if the at least one processing device is designed as a rolling device, kneading device, punching device, cutting device, pressing device, embossing device or the like.

Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.

According to claim 2, the at least one receiving cup on the at least one endless conveyor can be attached without tools. The term "tool-less" is understood here to mean that the at least one receiving cup can be attached to the at least one endless conveyor substantially without a separate tool, so that an extremely simple attachment is possible. The attachment of the at least one receiving cup is preferably carried out manually, semi-automatically and / or fully automatically.

In particular, the at least one receiving cup without a firmly attached to the at least one endless conveyor receiving cup holder, receiving cup holder or the like on the at least one endless conveyor attachable or detachable from this.

The first connecting means and the second connecting means according to claim 3 are preferably components of a connecting device, more preferably a locking device.

It is advantageous if the second connecting means according to claim 4 is manually movable. Conveniently, in the connecting position, the at least one first connecting means and the at least one second connecting means are engaged with each other. It is expedient if, in the release position, the at least one first connection means and the at least one second connection means are disengaged.

The at least one spring element according to claim 5 is preferably designed as a pressure-spring element. It is advantageously formed by a resilient material or a compression spring. It is advantageous if the compression spring is a helical spring, a plate spring or the like. Alternatively, the spring element is a tension spring element. The at least one alternative securing element is for example a bolt, a pawl, a mechanism or the like.

The release device according to claim 6 is preferably substantially stationary, so that the at least one receiving cup passes by the release device during operation of the system. Preferably, the at least one release arm can be actuated by a corresponding actuating drive.

The bolt receptacle according to claim 7 is preferably designed as a recess, recess or the like. It is advantageous if the locking pin is guided displaceably according to claim 8 along its longitudinal central axis.

The embodiment according to claim 8 enables a positive connection between the first connection means and the second connection means. The positive connection may be, for example, a bolt connection, latching connection, joint connection, plug connection or the like.

According to claim 9, there is a frictional connection between the first connection means and the second connection means. It is advantageous if there is then a particularly high coefficient of friction in the connection position between the first connection means and the second connection means.

It is advantageous if the at least one receiving cup according to claim 11 in the inserted state of the at least one receiving cup engages positively in an adjacently arranged, outer link plate element. Preferably, the at least one receiving cup is then releasably connected to the inner link plate member.

It is expedient if the outer link plates elements and the inner link plates elements are each firmly connected to each other via link plates bolt and run substantially parallel to each other.

Conveniently, the at least one receiving cup is arranged according to claim 12 between the two endless conveying means. The at least one receiving cup preferably forms a connection between the two endless conveying means.

The embodiment according to claim 13 is particularly hygienic. It allows a complete and easy cleaning of at least one receiving cup. The at least one receiving cup is therefore with its support projections and its at least one receptacle, if any, of the at least one endless conveyor removable or removable altogether. Complete or complete cleaning of the interior of the system is thus possible in a simple manner.

Due to the multi-point support specified in claim 14, a particularly stable or secure arrangement of the at least one receiving cup on the at least one endless conveyor or on the at least one link plate can be achieved.

It is advantageous if the at least one processing device is designed as a punching device for punching the at least one dough piece arranged in the at least one receiving cup.

It is also expedient if, in their configuration, receiving cups differing from each other can in principle be attached to the at least one endless conveyor and are then also removable therefrom. Advantageously, during operation of the system, only receiving cups with an identical configuration are arranged on the at least one endless conveyor.

It is advantageous if the different in their design receiving cup different, characteristic Recording codes have to avoid confusion of the various receiving cups with each other or incorrect placement.

It is also expedient if an incorrect arrangement or the insertion of mutually different receiving cups is detected by the system and then preferably a corresponding error message is output. At least one corresponding test sensor or test button is available for this purpose. Conveniently, the error message is output via the control of the system. Advantageously, in the detection of a faulty arrangement or assembly locking of the system or the at least one receiving cup with the at least one endless conveyor from. The system is then on detection of a faulty arrangement by means of a suppression device, such as a suppression button, unlocked or released, so that then a proper receiving cup can be used.

The dependent claims on claim 1 may also be the subject of claim 15.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the invention will be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Showing:

1 a simplified representation of a dough processing machine according to the invention, which comprises a bucket elevator according to the invention,

2 an outer link plate element of an endless conveyor of the in 1 shown bucket elevator,

3 an inner link plate element of an endless conveyor of the in 1 shown bucket elevator,

4 a simplified sectional partial view of a receiving cup of in 1 shown bucket elevator in the released state,

5 a top view of the in 4 shown receiving cup in the released state,

6 a simplified sectional partial view of a receiving cup of in 1 shown bucket elevator, which is arranged on the endless conveyor,

7 a top view of the in 6 illustrated arrangement, and

8th one of the 6 similar sectional view part, in which case a release arm engages the second connecting means.

In the 1 in its entirety illustrated plant for processing bun dough pieces comprises a punching cup work 1 with a variety of punching cups 2 and a conveyor 3 for conveying the punching cups 2 in a conveying direction 4 , The plant is initially with recorded punching cups 2 described.

Prefabricated dough pieces (not shown) are placed in the punching cups 2 at the beginning of the stamping mill 1 stored. The dough pieces run in the conveying direction 4 in the punch cups 2 under a Bemehlungsvorrichtung 5 under a downstream to the Bemeuchtungsvorrichtung 5 arranged punching device 6 and below a downstream of the punching device 6 arranged cutting device 7 therethrough. Other arrangements and / or combinations are possible. From the stamping plant 1 the processed dough pieces are preferably transferred to a subsequent station. Alternatively, the dough pieces pass through the devices 5 . 6 . 7 therethrough.

The Bemehlungsvorrichtung 5 Flourish those in the punch cups 2 arranged dough pieces when under the Bemehlungsvorrichtung 5 run through it.

The floured dough pieces are then in the punching cups 2 from the punching device 6 punched. The punching device 6 has several radial punches 11 which are firmly attached to each other at their feet. The punches 11 can be arranged like a cross. Another arrangement is alternatively possible. The punches 11 are lifting and / or rotary driven, so the different punches 11 in the operation of the plant with the dough conveyed past in the punching cups 2 interact. Through the punching device 6 get the dough pieces in the punching cups 2 Cuts, for example, star-shaped, spiral, cruciform, slit-like or the like.

The preferably punched dough pieces are then in the punching cups 2 from the cutting device 7 cut when under the cutting device 7 pass. It can also be individual devices 5 . 6 . 7 omitted. Other processing devices may be provided.

The conveyor 3 again has two endless conveyor chains 8th on, in pairs next to each other about two spaced-apart roller assemblies 9 are guided. The punching cups 2 are between the endless conveyor chains 8th arranged in a bridge and connect these in the Essentially with each other. In the upper strand of the endless conveyor chains 8th become the punching cups 2 in the conveying direction 4 essentially transported horizontally for processing. The role arrangements 9 are rotatably mounted on a frame (not shown). It is an advantage if the flossing device 5 , the punching device 6 and / or the cutting device 7 also mounted on the frame.

The conveyor 3 also has a motor drive unit 10 with at least one of the roller arrangements 9 for driving the endless conveyor chains 8th in the conveying direction 4 , which can also be referred to as a circulation direction, is in drive connection.

The punching cups 2 are executed in their entirety essentially box-like and preferably have upwardly open wells or depressions 12 for holding the dough pieces to be processed. The wells 12 are substantially perpendicular to the conveying direction 4 arranged side by side.

Every punching cup 2 has two opposite end walls 13 facing an adjacent area of the respective endless conveyor chain 8th are facing.

Furthermore, each punching cup has 2 two between the end walls 13 running transverse walls 14 on, which are transverse to the conveying direction 4 extend.

In every front wall 13 is a latch recording 15 arranged, which is formed for example as a blind hole. The bolt shots 15 a punching cup 2 are essentially aligned with each other. They are substantially perpendicular to the respective end wall 13 ,

From each end wall 13 a support projection jumps 16 to the side outside transverse to the conveying direction 4 before, which is carried out plate-like. It is advantageous if the top of each support projection 16 essentially with the top of the actual punching cup 2 flees.

In every supporting projection 16 is a laterally outwardly open fixing recess 17 provided, which is designed substantially rectangular. The fixation recesses 17 So go from the frontal edge 18 the supporting projections 16 inside. The fixation recesses 17 are inside each by an inner wall 19 the support projection 16 and laterally through perpendicular to the inner wall 19 running side walls 20 the support projection 16 limited in space. The outer edges 18 run parallel to the end walls 13 , The interior walls 19 run parallel to the end walls 13 , The side walls 20 run parallel to the transverse walls 14 ,

The punching cups 2 are on every endless conveyor chain 8th over chain straps 21 attached.

Every chain link 21 has an inner link plate element 22 and an outer link plate member 23 , The link plates elements 22 . 23 a chain link 21 are above upper link plates bolt 24 firmly connected. The link plates elements 22 . 23 are each formed symmetrically. By the arrangement of the link plates 21 are receiving points of the punching cup 2 specified. In this way, a faulty assembly can be essentially ruled out.

The link plates 21 are part of the endless conveyor chains 8th and are with their chain links 25 articulated. The chain links 25 each have chain pins 26 and outer and inner chain link elements. The chain links 25 are hinged together. Preferably, the chain pins 26 between the chain links 25 used at predetermined locations.

For holding the chain link bolts 24 are in each inner link plate element 22 and in each outer link plate element 23 two corresponding bearing receptacles each 27 respectively. 28 provided, which are preferably blind hole-like and in an upper region of the respective link plate element 22 . 23 are arranged substantially at an equal height. The bearing shots 27 . 28 are circular in cross section.

The link plates bolts 24 each have end bearing surfaces 29 , the inside on both sides essentially at the link plates elements 22 . 23 issue. From every investment area 29 a cylindrical bearing approach jumps 30 axially in front and is in the corresponding, complementary bearing receptacles 27 respectively. 28 stored.

Below the bearing shots 27 . 28 is each in the link plates elements 22 . 23 a passage opening 31 respectively. 32 available. The passage openings 31 . 32 are essentially centered but below the bearing seats 27 respectively. 28 arranged. They are circular in cross section.

From each outer link plate element 23 a fixation bar jumps 33 up. Each fixation bar 33 has transverse flanks 34 which are substantially transverse to the conveying direction 4 extend. The distance between the transverse flanks 34 to each other from an outer link plate element 23 is smaller than the distance of the side walls 20 to each other. The fixation bars 33 jumping from a top 35 of the respective outer link plate element 23 in front. Also the inner link plates elements 22 each have a top 36 ,

The inner link plates elements 22 lie with their outsides 37 essentially on the end walls 13 at. The supporting projections 16 support themselves in the upper run on the tops 35 . 36 the link plates elements 22 respectively. 23 from, with the Fixierstege 33 into the fixing recesses 17 intervention. The insides 38 the fixing bars 33 lie mainly on the inner walls 19 the fixing recesses 17 at. A reverse arrangement of Fixierstege 33 and the fixing recesses 17 is possible as an alternative.

A locking pin 39 normally interspersed with its cylindrical core 40 the passageways 31 . 32 the respective link plate 21 and accesses the associated bolt receptacle 15 latching, so that the associated punching cup 2 at the respective link plate 21 locally fixed by a bolt connection. The locking pin 39 is in this case in its connection position or latch position. Per punching cup 2 are two locking pins 39 provided, each in a bolt receptacle 15 intervention.

Each locking pin 39 has a spacer 41 that is attached to the associated core 40 connects and protrudes radially with respect to this. To every intermediate piece 41 a head closes on the outside 42 on, opposite the intermediate piece 41 forming a back shoulder surface 43 protrudes. The heads 42 are outside the link plates 21 , An embodiment without intermediate piece 41 is possible as an alternative.

On every core 40 is a coil spring 44 between the link plates elements 22 . 23 arranged and presses the respective locking pin 39 in his bar position. Preferably, the respective coil spring is located 44 on the inside of the link plate element 23 and accesses the associated core 40 at.

The one punching cup 2 associated locking pins 39 be simultaneously laterally outward transverse to the conveying direction 4 from the bolt shots 15 pulled into the release position, if the respective punching cup 2 from the endless conveyor chains 8th should be released.

According to a preferred embodiment, a release device (not shown) is arranged on the frame, the two synchronously actuated release arms 45 ( 8th ). The release arms 45 each have a Ziehaufnahme 46 on, to receive the respective complementary head 42 a locking pin 39 serves. On each release arm 45 is a rear pull tab 47 provided that the pull intake 46 partly limited to the back. When the release arm 45 at the respective locking pin 39 attacks, is the pulling projection 47 behind the head 42 and grips the shoulder surface 43 at. The one punching cup 2 associated locking pins 39 be simultaneously laterally outward transverse to the conveying direction 4 from the bolt shots 15 through the pull tabs 47 pulled into the release position, if the respective punching cup 2 from the endless conveyor chains 8th should be released. In this way, a partially automated or fully automated unlocking is possible.

When moving the locking bolts 39 in its release position, the coil spring 44 compressed. As soon as there is no external force on the respective locking pin 39 acts, pushes the coil spring 44 the associated locking pin 39 back to his bar position. The locking pins 39 and the associated bolt receptacles 15 together form a latch device.

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Cited patent literature

• DE 19847436 A1 [0003]
• DE 2654318 C3 [0004]
• AT 326038 B [0005]
• DE 9216629 U1 [0006]

Claims (15)

Plant for processing dough pieces, a) with at least one bucket elevator ( 1 ), i) comprises at least one receiving cup ( 2 ) for receiving at least one dough piece to be processed, and ii) a conveying device ( 3 ) with at least one endless conveyor ( 8th ) for conveying the at least one receiving cup ( 2 ) in a conveying direction ( 4 ), iii) the at least one receiving cup ( 2 ) releasably attached to the at least one endless conveyor ( 8th ) and tool-free of the at least one endless conveyor ( 8th ) and b) with at least one processing device ( 6 . 7 ) for processing the at least one, in the at least one receiving cup ( 2 ) arranged dough pieces. Plant according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one receiving cup ( 2 ) on the at least one endless conveyor ( 8th ) is attachable without tools. Plant according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that on the at least one receiving cup ( 2 ) at least one first connection means ( 15 ) is provided and with the at least one endless conveyor ( 8th ) at least one second connecting means ( 39 ) for detachable connection with the at least one first connecting means ( 15 ) in, preferably direct, compound. Plant according to claim 3, characterized in that the at least one second connecting means ( 39 ) is movable between a connection position and a release position, - wherein in the connection position the at least one first connection means ( 15 ) and the at least one second connecting means ( 39 ) releasably communicate with each other and the at least one receiving cup ( 2 ) on the at least one endless conveyor ( 8th ) is detachably arranged, and - wherein in the release position, the at least one first connecting means ( 15 ) and the at least one second connecting means ( 39 ) are disconnected and the at least one receiving cup ( 2 ) of the at least one endless conveyor ( 8th ) is released. Plant according to claim 4, characterized by at least one spring or securing element ( 44 ), which is the second connecting means ( 39 ) forces in its connection position. Plant according to claim 4 or 5, characterized by at least one release device for moving the second connection means ( 39 ) in its release position, wherein preferably the at least one release device at least one actuatable release arm ( 45 ) connected to the second connecting means ( 39 ) to move it to the release position at least temporarily attacks. Installation according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first connection means ( 15 ) as a bolt receptacle and the second connecting means ( 39 ) are designed as a locking pin, which together form a locking device. Installation according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first connection means ( 15 ) a positive locking means and the second connecting means ( 39 ) is a positive locking counterpart. Installation according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the first connection means ( 15 ) a frictional engagement means and the second connection means ( 39 ) is a frictional countermeasure. Installation according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one endless conveyor ( 8th ) an endless conveyor chain with at least one link plate ( 21 ), wherein the at least one receiving cup ( 2 ) on the at least one link plate ( 21 ) is detachably arranged. Plant according to claim 10, characterized in that the at least one link plate ( 21 ) at least one outer link plate element ( 23 ) and at least one inner link plate element connected thereto ( 22 ), wherein the at least one receiving cup ( 2 ) in at least one adjacently arranged outer link plate element ( 23 ) intervenes. Installation according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that two of the endless conveying means ( 8th ) are provided side by side laterally, wherein the at least one receiving cup ( 2 ) on the two endless conveyors ( 8th ) is detachably arranged. Installation according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one receiving cup ( 2 ) in its entirety from the at least one endless funding ( 8th ) is removable without tools. Plant according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that between the at least one link plate ( 21 ) and the at least one Receiving cup ( 2 ) a multipoint support, in particular a three-point support, is present. Bucket elevator as part of a plant for processing dough pieces, comprising a) at least one receiving cup ( 2 ) for receiving at least one dough piece to be processed, and b) a conveying device ( 3 ) with at least one endless conveyor ( 8th ) for conveying the at least one receiving cup ( 2 ) in a conveying direction ( 4 ), c) wherein the at least one receiving cup ( 2 ) releasably attached to the at least one endless conveyor ( 8th ) and tool-free of the at least one endless conveyor ( 8th ) is removable.

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