WO2004012517A1 - Device for the production of hollow forms made of foodstuff materials - Google Patents

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WO2004012517A1
WO2004012517A1 PCT/EP2003/007672 EP0307672W WO2004012517A1 WO 2004012517 A1 WO2004012517 A1 WO 2004012517A1 EP 0307672 W EP0307672 W EP 0307672W WO 2004012517 A1 WO2004012517 A1 WO 2004012517A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23G—COCOA; COCOA PRODUCTS, e.g. CHOCOLATE; SUBSTITUTES FOR COCOA OR COCOA PRODUCTS; CONFECTIONERY; CHEWING GUM; ICE-CREAM; PREPARATION THEREOF
    • A23G3/00—Sweetmeats; Confectionery; Marzipan; Coated or filled products
    • A23G3/02—Apparatus specially adapted for manufacture or treatment of sweetmeats or confectionery; Accessories therefor
    • A23G3/0236—Shaping of liquid, paste, powder; Manufacture of moulded articles, e.g. modelling, moulding, calendering
    • A23G3/0252—Apparatus in which the material is shaped at least partially in a mould, in the hollows of a surface, a drum, an endless band, or by a drop-by-drop casting or dispensing of the material on a surface, e.g. injection moulding, transfer moulding
    • A23G3/0263—Moulding apparatus for hollow products, e.g. opened shell
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23G—COCOA; COCOA PRODUCTS, e.g. CHOCOLATE; SUBSTITUTES FOR COCOA OR COCOA PRODUCTS; CONFECTIONERY; CHEWING GUM; ICE-CREAM; PREPARATION THEREOF
    • A23G1/00—Cocoa; Cocoa products, e.g. chocolate; Substitutes therefor
    • A23G1/04—Apparatus specially adapted for manufacture or treatment of cocoa or cocoa products
    • A23G1/20—Apparatus for moulding, cutting, or dispensing chocolate
    • A23G1/21—Apparatus for moulding hollow products, open shells or other articles having cavities, e.g. open cavities

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  • the invention relates to a device for producing hollow molds from food masses, in particular hollow figures made from chocolate mass.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a device of this type, which is inexpensive to manufacture, is highly flexible in terms of manageability and can be easily integrated into the entire manufacturing process.
  • the device is equipped with a base plate and two circular frame elements which are each arranged concentrically to one another and are carried by the base plate via guide means, in particular guide rollers are rotatable about their frame axis, and with a holding device for a mold plate containing at least one cavity for the figures, the holding device being coupled to the two circular frame elements in such a way that in a first drive mode in which the two frame elements rotate synchronously with one another , the holding device is rotatable about the frame axis, and that in a second drive mode, in which the two frame elements execute an opposite relative movement to one another, the holding device is rotatable about its longitudinal axis extending between the fastening points on the respective frame elements.
  • the invention is characterized in that the required wobble movement of the holding device for the mold plate is brought about by a mechanism which is controlled in a simple manner by two drive modes. Since the wobble movement is composed of two rotating components, the one rotating component is generated by the synchronous rotating movement of the two frame elements and the perpendicular rotating movement by the opposite relative movement of the frame elements to one another.
  • the invention is a device with which hollow figures made of chocolate mass can be produced inexpensively, highly flexibly and with a modular structured rotation mechanism.
  • the modular design allows assemblies to be easily replaced.
  • the base plate is used to store and transmit the drive energy to the frame elements. It essentially consists of two bearing units, on the one hand in a passive version in the combination of shaft-mounted guide rollers and on the other hand in an active version in which the drive energy of the motor mounted on the shaft is distributed to the frame elements by two gearwheels and an interposed one-way clutch.
  • the mechanism for generating the wobble movement consists of the two frame elements, the movement of the two circular frame elements relative to one another being generated by changing the direction of rotation of the drive and the effect of a one-way clutch.
  • the frame elements are rotated synchronously with one another, the holding device being rotated about the axis of the frame elements.
  • the two frame elements perform an opposite movement relative to one another, the holding device being rotated about its longitudinal axis.
  • Fig. 1 is a view of a first embodiment
  • FIG. 2 shows a section through the view according to FIG. 1;
  • Fig. 3 is a view of a second embodiment of the invention.
  • the device is formed by two frame elements 8, 9 arranged on a base plate 1, which are supported by guide rollers 3, 4, which are mounted in bearing blocks 6, 7 on the base plate 1. are driven.
  • the drive takes place via gearwheels which interact with roller chains arranged on the outer circumference of the frame elements 8, 9.
  • Each of the frame elements 8, 9 can be rotated separately about the respective central axis, the frame elements 8, 9 being arranged concentrically to one another.
  • the frame arm 20 rests on the base plate 1 with its frame foot 21 having struts.
  • a holding device 10 is arranged in a manner to be described.
  • the holding device 10 serves to hold a mold plate (not shown) which contains cavities for the figures to be made from chocolate mass. It is usually a two-part mold plate which can be inserted into the holding device 10 after the necessary chocolate mass has been filled into the respective cavities.
  • the holding device 10 is extended laterally via shaft ends, one of the shaft ends being rotatably mounted in the one frame element 8 via a bearing element 11.
  • the other shaft end of the holding device 10 has a form-locking element 13, in particular a toothed wheel, which is in engagement with driver element 14 formed on the inside of the other frame element 9.
  • driver elements are formed by driver pins 14 arranged radially on the inside of the other frame element 9, wherein the driver pins 14 are supported and reinforced by support means 15 arranged in segments on the circumference of the other frame element 9.
  • the device shown in Figures 1 and 2 is controlled by a common drive (not shown) which acts on the drive rollers 3, 4.
  • the two frame elements 8, 9 are coupled to one another via a one-way clutch 18.
  • the second exemplary embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. 3 differs from the first exemplary embodiment of the invention in that each of the two frame elements 8, 9 is assigned a separate drive 24, 25 and in this respect there is no coupling.
  • the electrical connections of the drives 24, 25 are connected to the voltage potential of the ceiling 26 of the device via grinders 25.
  • the invention works as follows:
  • the two frame elements 8, 9 are first controlled synchronously with one another, so that the holding device rotates about the central axis of the frame elements 8, 9. Then the movement stopped and there is a movement around one of the two frame elements 8 or 9, so that there is an opposite movement of the two frame elements 8, 9 relative to one another. As a result, the holding device 10 is rotated about a axis perpendicular to the first axis of rotation relative to the second axis of rotation, since the gearwheel elements 13 engage in the entrainment elements 14 and a corresponding rotational movement is initiated.
  • the step-by-step sequence of synchronous rotary movement (first drive mode) and opposite relative movement (second drive mode) results in the desired wobbling movement of the holding device with the mold plate.
  • first drive mode synchronous rotary movement
  • second drive mode opposite relative movement
  • the particular advantage of the device according to the invention can also be seen in the fact that the entire device with its base plate 1 can be placed on a Euro pallet and is therefore easy to transport, for example as part of the production process for chocolate masses when passing through cooling units necessary for the process.
  • the one-way clutch 18 between the two drive rollers for the gearwheels 17 supports the desired mode of operation, namely that in one direction the two frame elements 8, 9 are driven in synchronism with one another and that after the drive has been reversed, the rear frame element and the front frame element are stopped (viewed from the drive direction) is driven in the opposite direction.
  • individual frame elements can be equipped with one or more shapes and can be strung together as desired.
  • the frame arm 20 is formed and used by a welded construction to fix the frame elements 8.9 in their respective upper apex.
  • the required rigidity of the frame arm 20 is achieved by struts 21 on the frame base.
  • the bearing shaft with the upper guide rollers 23 arranged thereon is mounted on the upper frame part via a fork-shaped device 22.
  • the vibrations are initiated on the frame arm 20, and the vibration energy is transmitted via the frame arm 20 to the bearing shaft 22 and from there into the frame elements 8, 9.

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A device for producing hollow forms made of foodstuff materials, especially hollow materials made of a chocolate material, comprising a base plate (1) and two circular frame elements (8,9) which are supported by the base plate and which are arranged concentrically in relation to each other by guiding means, especially guide rollers (2,3), said frame elements being respectively rotatable about the frame axis thereof, also comprising a holder (10) for a form plate containing at least one cavity for the figures, said holder (10) being coupled to the two circular frame elements by means of positive locking means (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) such that in a first drive mode, wherein the two frame elements (8,9) rotate synchronously with each other, the holder (10) is rotatable about the frame axis and such that in a second drive mode, wherein the two frame elements (8,9) carry out a relative movement in an opposite direction, the holder (10) is rotatable about the longitudinal axis thereof extending between the fixing points on the respective frame elements (8,9). The aim of the invention is to provide a device which can be produced at low cost, which can be handled in a highly flexible manner, and which can easily be incorporated into the entire production process.

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Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung von Hohlformen aus Lebens ittelmassen Device for producing hollow molds from food masses
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung von Hohlformen aus Lebensmittelmassen, insbesondere Hohlfiguren aus Schokoladenmasse.The invention relates to a device for producing hollow molds from food masses, in particular hollow figures made from chocolate mass.
Es ist aus der DE 40 35 392 AI bekannt, Schokoladenhohlkörper mittels sog. „Taumelanlagen" herzustellen. Hierzu bedient man sich einer Formenplatte, die einen Hohlraum für die herzustellende Schokoladenfigur enthält, welcher mit einer geringen Menge flüssiger Schokoladenmasse gefüllt wird, welche in einem nachfolgenden Taumelvorgang der Formenplatte auf dem gesamten Außenumfang des Hohlraumes sich verfestigt und somit den Hohlkörper bildet. Nach dem Öffnen der i.d.R. zweigeteilten Formenplatte lässt sich der so hergestellte Schokoladenhohlkörper entnehmen und anschließend verpacken und weiterverarbeiten.It is known from DE 40 35 392 AI to produce hollow chocolate bodies by means of so-called "tumbling systems". For this purpose, a mold plate is used which contains a cavity for the chocolate figure to be produced, which is filled with a small amount of liquid chocolate mass, which is subsequently added After the mold plate has been wobbled, it solidifies on the entire outer circumference of the cavity and thus forms the hollow body. After opening the usually two-part mold plate, the chocolate hollow body produced in this way can be removed and then packaged and processed further.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung dieser Art zu schaffen, welche kostengünstig herstellbar ist, hinsichtlich ihrer Handbarkeit hochflexibel ist und einfach in den gesamten Prozess der Herstellung einbindbar ist.The invention has for its object to provide a device of this type, which is inexpensive to manufacture, is highly flexible in terms of manageability and can be easily integrated into the entire manufacturing process.
Diese Aufgabe wird bei einer Vorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art dadurch gelöst, dass die Vorrichtung ausgestattet ist mit einer Grundplatte und zwei von der Grundplatte über Führungsmittel, insbesondere Führungsrollen getragenen, konzentrisch zueinander angeordneten kreisförmigen Rahmenelementen, die jeweils um ihre Rahmenachse drehbar sind, und mit einer Halteeinrichtung für eine Formenplatte enthaltend mindestens einen Hohlraum für die Figuren, wobei die Halteeinrichtung über Formschlussmittel derart mit den beiden kreisförmigen Rahmenelementen gekoppelt ist, dass in einer ersten Antriebsweise, bei der sich die beiden Rahmenelemente synchron miteinander drehen, die Halteeinrichtung um die Rahmenachse drehbar ist, und dass in einer zweiten Antriebsweise, bei der die beiden Rahmenelemente eine gegenläufige Relativbewegung zueinander ausführen, die Halteeinrichtung um ihre sich zwischen den Befestigungspunkten an den jeweiligen Rahmenelementen erstreckende Längsachse drehbar ist.This object is achieved in a device of the type mentioned at the outset in that the device is equipped with a base plate and two circular frame elements which are each arranged concentrically to one another and are carried by the base plate via guide means, in particular guide rollers are rotatable about their frame axis, and with a holding device for a mold plate containing at least one cavity for the figures, the holding device being coupled to the two circular frame elements in such a way that in a first drive mode in which the two frame elements rotate synchronously with one another , the holding device is rotatable about the frame axis, and that in a second drive mode, in which the two frame elements execute an opposite relative movement to one another, the holding device is rotatable about its longitudinal axis extending between the fastening points on the respective frame elements.
Die Erfindung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass die geforderte Taumelbewegung der Halteeinrichtung für die Formenplatte durch eine Mechanik bewirkt wird, die in einfacher Weise durch zwei Antriebsweisen gesteuert wird. Da sich die Taumelbewegung aus zwei Drehkomponenten zusammensetzt, wird die eine Drehkomponente durch die synchrone Drehbewegung der beiden Rahmenelemente erzeugt und die dazu senkrechte Drehbewegung durch die gegenläufige Relativbewegung der Rahmenelemente zueinander.The invention is characterized in that the required wobble movement of the holding device for the mold plate is brought about by a mechanism which is controlled in a simple manner by two drive modes. Since the wobble movement is composed of two rotating components, the one rotating component is generated by the synchronous rotating movement of the two frame elements and the perpendicular rotating movement by the opposite relative movement of the frame elements to one another.
Die bevorzugten Ausführungsformen der Erfindung gehen aus den Unteransprüchen hervor.The preferred embodiments of the invention emerge from the subclaims.
Es handelt sich bei der Erfindung um eine Vorrichtung, mit der Hohlfiguren aus Schokoladenmasse kostengünstig, hochflexibel und mit einer modular strukturierten Rotationsmechanik erzeugt werden können. Durch die modulare Konstruktionsweise können Baugruppen leicht ausgetauscht werden. Die Grundplatte dient zur Lagerung und Übertragung der Antriebsenergie auf die Rahmenelemente. Sie besteht im Wesentlichen aus zwei Lagereinheiten, zum einen in passiver Ausführung in der Kombination aus wellengelagerten Führungsrollen und zum anderen in einer aktiven Ausführung, bei der durch zwei Zahnräder und eine zwischengeschaltete Freilaufkupplung die Antriebenergie des an der Welle montierten Motors auf die Rahmenelemente verteilt wird. Die Mechanik zur Erzeugung der Taumelbewegung besteht aus den beiden Rahmenelementen, wobei die Bewegung der beiden kreisförmigen Rahmenelemente zueinander durch die Änderung der Drehrichtung des Antriebs und die Wirkung einer Freilaufkupplung erzeugt wird. In der ersten Antriebsweise .erfolgt eine synchrone Drehbewegung der Rahmenelemente zueinander, wobei die Halteeinrichtung um die Achse der Rahmenelemente gedreht wird. In der zweiten Antriebsweise führen die beiden Rahmenelemente eine gegenläufige Relativbewegung zueinander aus, wobei die Halteeinrichtung um ihre Längsachse gedreht wird.The invention is a device with which hollow figures made of chocolate mass can be produced inexpensively, highly flexibly and with a modular structured rotation mechanism. The modular design allows assemblies to be easily replaced. The base plate is used to store and transmit the drive energy to the frame elements. It essentially consists of two bearing units, on the one hand in a passive version in the combination of shaft-mounted guide rollers and on the other hand in an active version in which the drive energy of the motor mounted on the shaft is distributed to the frame elements by two gearwheels and an interposed one-way clutch. The mechanism for generating the wobble movement consists of the two frame elements, the movement of the two circular frame elements relative to one another being generated by changing the direction of rotation of the drive and the effect of a one-way clutch. In the first drive mode, the frame elements are rotated synchronously with one another, the holding device being rotated about the axis of the frame elements. In the second drive mode, the two frame elements perform an opposite movement relative to one another, the holding device being rotated about its longitudinal axis.
Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand einer Ausführungsbeispiele darstellenden Zeichnung näher erläutert . Dabei zeigenThe invention is explained in more detail below with the aid of a drawing showing exemplary embodiments. Show
Fig. 1 eine Ansicht eines ersten Ausführungsbeispiels;Fig. 1 is a view of a first embodiment;
Fig. 2 einen Schnitt durch die Ansicht nach Fig. 1 ;FIG. 2 shows a section through the view according to FIG. 1;
Fig. 3 eine Ansicht eines zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels der Erfindung. Bezugnehmend auf das in den Figuren 1 und 2 dargestellte erste Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist die Vorrichtung gebildet durch zwei auf einer Grundplatte 1 angeordnete Rahmenelemente 8,9, welche über Führungsrollen 3,4, welche in Lagerböcken 6,7 auf der Grundplatte 1 gelagert sind, angetrieben werden. Der Antrieb erfolgt über Zahnräder, die mit auf dem Außenumfang der Rahmenelemente 8,9 angeordneten Rollenketten zusammenwirken.Fig. 3 is a view of a second embodiment of the invention. With reference to the first exemplary embodiment of the invention shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the device is formed by two frame elements 8, 9 arranged on a base plate 1, which are supported by guide rollers 3, 4, which are mounted in bearing blocks 6, 7 on the base plate 1. are driven. The drive takes place via gearwheels which interact with roller chains arranged on the outer circumference of the frame elements 8, 9.
Jedes der Rahmenelemente 8,9 ist dabei separat um die jeweilige Mittelachse drehbar, wobei die Rahmenelemente 8,9 konzentrisch zueinander angeordnet sind. Auf der Oberseite der Rahmenelemente 8,9 befinden sich weitere Führungsrollen 23, die von einem Gestellarm 20 bzw. dessen Traggabel 22 gehalten werden. Der Gestellarm 20 ruht mit seinen Verstrebungen aufweisenden Gestellfuß 21 auf der Grundplatte 1.Each of the frame elements 8, 9 can be rotated separately about the respective central axis, the frame elements 8, 9 being arranged concentrically to one another. On the top of the frame elements 8, 9 there are further guide rollers 23 which are held by a frame arm 20 or its support fork 22. The frame arm 20 rests on the base plate 1 with its frame foot 21 having struts.
Im Bereich des Innenraumes der Rahmenelemente 8,9 ist eine Halteeinrichtung 10 in einer noch zu beschreibenden Weise angeordnet. Die Halteeinrichtung 10 dient zum Halten einer nicht dargestellten Formenplatte, welche Hohlräume für die herzustellenden Figuren aus Schokoladenmasse enthalten. Es handelt sich üblicherweise um eine zweiteilige Formenplatte, welche in die Halteeinrichtung 10 einschiebbar ist, nachdem in den jeweiligen Hohlräumen die notwendige Schokoladenmasse eingefüllt wurde .In the area of the interior of the frame elements 8, 9, a holding device 10 is arranged in a manner to be described. The holding device 10 serves to hold a mold plate (not shown) which contains cavities for the figures to be made from chocolate mass. It is usually a two-part mold plate which can be inserted into the holding device 10 after the necessary chocolate mass has been filled into the respective cavities.
Die Halteeinrichtung 10 ist seitlich über Wellenenden verlängert, wobei eines der Wellenenden über ein Lagerelement 11 in dem einen Rahmenelement 8 drehbar gelagert ist. Das andere Wellenende der Halteeinrichtung 10 weist ein Formschlusselement 13 auf, insbesondere ein Zahnrad, welches in Eingriff steht mit auf der Innenseite des anderen Rahmenelementes 9 ausgebildeten Mitnehmerelement 14.The holding device 10 is extended laterally via shaft ends, one of the shaft ends being rotatably mounted in the one frame element 8 via a bearing element 11. The other shaft end of the holding device 10 has a form-locking element 13, in particular a toothed wheel, which is in engagement with driver element 14 formed on the inside of the other frame element 9.
Die Mitnehmerelemente sind durch radial auf der Innenseite des anderen Rahmenelementes 9 angeordnete Mitnehmerbolzen 14 gebildet, wobei die Mitnehmerbolzen 14 durch segmentfδrmig am Umfang des anderen Rahmenelementes 9 angeordnete Stützmittel 15 abgestützt und verstärkt sind.The driver elements are formed by driver pins 14 arranged radially on the inside of the other frame element 9, wherein the driver pins 14 are supported and reinforced by support means 15 arranged in segments on the circumference of the other frame element 9.
Die in den Figuren 1 und 2 dargestellte Vorrichtung wird von einem gemeinsamen Antrieb (nicht dargestellt) gesteuert, welcher auf die Antriebsrollen 3,4 wirkt. Die beiden Rahmenelemente 8,9 sind dabei über eine Freilaufkupplung 18 miteinander gekuppelt.The device shown in Figures 1 and 2 is controlled by a common drive (not shown) which acts on the drive rollers 3, 4. The two frame elements 8, 9 are coupled to one another via a one-way clutch 18.
Das in Fig. 3 dargestellte zweite Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung unterscheidet sich von dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung dadurch, dass jedem der beiden Rahmenelemente 8,9 ein separater Antrieb 24, 25 zugeordnet ist und insoweit auf eine Kupplung verzichtet wird. Die elektrischen Anschlüsse der Antriebe 24, 25 werden über Schleifer 25 mit dem Spannungspotential der Decke 26 der Vorrichtung verbunden.The second exemplary embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. 3 differs from the first exemplary embodiment of the invention in that each of the two frame elements 8, 9 is assigned a separate drive 24, 25 and in this respect there is no coupling. The electrical connections of the drives 24, 25 are connected to the voltage potential of the ceiling 26 of the device via grinders 25.
Die Erfindung arbeitet wie folgt:The invention works as follows:
Nach dem Einsetzen der Formenplatte in die Halteeinrichtung 10 werden zunächst die beiden Rahmenelemente 8, 9 synchron zueinander gesteuert, so dass sich die Halteeinrichtung um die Mittelachse der Rahmenelemente 8,9 dreht. Anschließend wird die Bewegung angehalten und es erfolgt eine Bewegung um eine der beiden Rahmenelemente 8 oder 9, so dass sich eine gegenläufige Bewegung der beiden Rahmenelemente 8,9 zueinander ergibt. Hierdurch wird die Halteeinrichtung 10 um eine zu der ersten Drehachse senkrecht zur zweiten Drehachse gedreht, da die Zahnradelemente 13 in die Mitnahmeelemente 14 eingreifen und eine entsprechende Drehbewegung eingeleitet wird.After the mold plate has been inserted into the holding device 10, the two frame elements 8, 9 are first controlled synchronously with one another, so that the holding device rotates about the central axis of the frame elements 8, 9. Then the movement stopped and there is a movement around one of the two frame elements 8 or 9, so that there is an opposite movement of the two frame elements 8, 9 relative to one another. As a result, the holding device 10 is rotated about a axis perpendicular to the first axis of rotation relative to the second axis of rotation, since the gearwheel elements 13 engage in the entrainment elements 14 and a corresponding rotational movement is initiated.
Durch die schrittweise Aneinanderreihung von synchroner Drehbewegung (erste Antriebsweise) und gegenläufiger Relativbewegung (zweite Antriebsweise) ergibt sich die gewünschte Taumelbewegung der Halteeinrichtung mit der Formenplatte . Der besondere Vorteil der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung ist auch darin zu sehen, dass die gesamte Vorrichtung mit ihrer Grundplatte 1 auf einer Europalette aufsetzbar ist und somit leicht transportabel wird, beispielsweise im Rahmen des Produktionsverfahrens für Schokoladenmassen beim Durchfahren von für den Prozess notwendigen Kühleinheiten.The step-by-step sequence of synchronous rotary movement (first drive mode) and opposite relative movement (second drive mode) results in the desired wobbling movement of the holding device with the mold plate. The particular advantage of the device according to the invention can also be seen in the fact that the entire device with its base plate 1 can be placed on a Euro pallet and is therefore easy to transport, for example as part of the production process for chocolate masses when passing through cooling units necessary for the process.
Die Freilaufkupplung 18 zwischen den beiden Antriebsrollen für die Zahnräder 17 unterstützt dabei die gewünschte Funktionsweise, dass nämlich in der einen Richtung die beiden Rahmenelemente 8,9 gleichsinnig synchron zueinander angetrieben werden und dass nach dem Reversieren des Antriebs das hintere Rahmenelement gestoppt wird und das vordere Rahmenelement (aus der Antriebsrichtung betrachtet) in der gegenläufigen Bewegung angetrieben wird. Durch den modulartigen Aufbau der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung können einzelne Rahmenelemente mit einer oder mehreren Formen bestückt sowie beliebig aneinander gereiht werden. Der Gestellarm 20 ist durch eine Schweißkonstruktion gebildet und dient zur Fixierung der Rahmenelemente 8,9 in ihrem jeweiligen oberen Scheitelpunkt. Dabei wird die erforderliche Steifigkeit des Gestellarms 20 durch Verstrebungen 21 am Gestellfuß erreicht. Am oberen Gestellteil wird über eine gabelförmige Vorrichtung 22 die Lagerwelle mit den darauf angeordneten oberen Führungsrollen 23 montiert. Beim Durchfahren der zur Hohlfigurenherstellung erforderlichen Rüttelstrecke erfolgt die Einleitung der Vibrationen am Gestellarm 20, und die Übertragung der Vibrationsenergie erfolgt über den Gestellarm 20 auf die Lagerwelle 22 und von dort aus in die Rahmenelemente 8,9. The one-way clutch 18 between the two drive rollers for the gearwheels 17 supports the desired mode of operation, namely that in one direction the two frame elements 8, 9 are driven in synchronism with one another and that after the drive has been reversed, the rear frame element and the front frame element are stopped (viewed from the drive direction) is driven in the opposite direction. Due to the modular structure of the device according to the invention, individual frame elements can be equipped with one or more shapes and can be strung together as desired. The frame arm 20 is formed and used by a welded construction to fix the frame elements 8.9 in their respective upper apex. The required rigidity of the frame arm 20 is achieved by struts 21 on the frame base. The bearing shaft with the upper guide rollers 23 arranged thereon is mounted on the upper frame part via a fork-shaped device 22. When the vibratory path required for hollow figure production is passed through, the vibrations are initiated on the frame arm 20, and the vibration energy is transmitted via the frame arm 20 to the bearing shaft 22 and from there into the frame elements 8, 9.

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Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung von Hohlformen aus Lebensmittelmassen, insbesondere Hohlfiguren aus Schokoladenmasse, mit einer Grundplatte (1) und zwei von der Grundplatte über Führungsmittel, insbesondere Führungsrollen (2,3) getragenen, konzentrisch zueinander angeordneten kreisförmigen Rahmenelementen (8,9), die jeweils um ihre Rahmenachse drehbar sind, und mit einer Halteeinrichtung (10) für eine Formenplatte enthaltend mindestens einen Hohlraum für die Figuren, wobei die Halteeinrichtung (10) über Formschlussmittel (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) derart mit den beiden kreisförmigen Rahmenelementen (8,9) gekoppelt ist, dass in einer ersten Antriebsweise, bei der sich die beiden Rahmenelemente (8,9) synchron miteinander drehen, die Halteeinrichtung (10) um die Rahmenachse drehbar ist, und dass in einer zweiten Antriebsweise, bei der die beiden Rahmenelemente (8,9) eine gegenläufige Relativbewegung zueinander ausführen, die Halteeinrichtung (10) um ihre sich zwischen den Befestigungspunkten an den jeweiligen Rahmenelementen (8,9) erstreckende Längsachse drehbar ist.Device for producing hollow molds from food masses, in particular hollow figures made from chocolate mass, with a base plate (1) and two circular frame elements (8,9), which are arranged concentrically to one another and are carried by the base plate via guide means, in particular guide rollers (2, 3) its frame axis can be rotated, and with a holding device (10) for a mold plate containing at least one cavity for the figures, the holding device (10) using form-locking means (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) with the two circular frame elements (8 , 9) is coupled that in a first drive mode, in which the two frame elements (8, 9) rotate synchronously with one another, the holding device (10) can be rotated about the frame axis, and in a second drive mode, in which the two frame elements (8,9) perform an opposite movement relative to each other, the holding device (10) around itself between the fastening points n on the respective frame elements (8, 9) extending longitudinal axis is rotatable.
Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung von Hohlformen aus Lebensmittelmassen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Formschlussmittel gebildet sind durch ein Lagerelemerit (11) zur drehbaren Lagerung der Halteeinrichtung (10) an dem einen Rahmenelement (8) und durch ein Formschlusselement (13), durch welches die Halteeinrichtung (10) in Eingriff steht mit auf der Innenseite des anderen Rahmenelementes (9) ausgebildeten Mitnehmerelementen (14) .Device for producing hollow molds from food masses according to claim 1, characterized in that the positive locking means are formed by a bearing element (11) for rotatably mounting the holding device (10) on the one frame element (8) and by a positive locking element (13) through which the holding device (10) is in engagement with the Driver elements (14) formed on the inside of the other frame element (9).
Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung von Hohlformen aus Lebensmittelmassen nach Anspruch 2 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Mitnehmerelemente durch radial auf der Innenseite des anderen Rahmenelementes (9) angeordnete Mitnehmerbolzen (14) gebildet sind.Device for producing hollow molds from food masses according to claim 2, characterized in that the driver elements are formed by driver bolts (14) arranged radially on the inside of the other frame element (9).
Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung von Hohlformen aus Lebensmittelmassen nach Anspruch 2 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Formschlusselement durch ein seitlich am Halteelement (10) angeordnetes Zahnrad (13) gebildet ist, welches in die Mitnehmerbolzen (14) eingreift.Device for producing hollow molds from food masses according to claim 2, characterized in that the form-fitting element is formed by a gearwheel (13) which is arranged on the side of the holding element (10) and which engages in the driving bolts (14).
Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung von Hohlformen aus Lebensmittelmassen nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Mitnehmerbolzen (14) durch segmentförmig am Umfang des anderen Rahmenelementes (9) angeordnete Stützmittel (15) abgestützt und verstärkt sind.Device for producing hollow molds from food masses according to claim 4, characterized in that the driving bolts (14) are supported and reinforced by segmented support means (15) on the circumference of the other frame element (9).
Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung von Hohlformen aus Lebensmittelmassen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Grundplatte (1) die Abmessungen einer EURO- Palette hat .Device for producing hollow molds from food masses according to claim 1, characterized in that the base plate (1) has the dimensions of a EURO pallet.
7. Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung von Hohlformen aus7. Device for producing hollow molds
Lebensmittelmassen nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Antrieb der Rahmenelemente (8,9) über jeweils an ihrem Außenumfang angeordnete Rollenketten (16) erfolgt, in die Zahnräder (17) , insbesondereFood masses according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the drive of the frame elements (8, 9) takes place via roller chains (16) arranged in each case on their outer circumference, in particular in the toothed wheels (17)
Kettenradscheiben des jeweiligen Antriebs (24,25) eingreifen.Engage the chain sprockets of the respective drive (24, 25).
8. Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung von Hohlformen aus Lebensmittelmassen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass jedes der beiden Rahmenelemente (8,9) von separaten Antrieben (24,25) angetrieben wird.8. Device for producing hollow molds from food masses according to claim 1, characterized in that each of the two frame elements (8,9) is driven by separate drives (24, 25).
9. Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung von Hohlformen aus Lebensmittelmassen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die beiden Rahmenelemente (8,9) von einem gemeinsamen Antrieb angetrieben werden, wobei deren Kopplung über eine Freilaufkupplung (18) erfolgt.9. Device for producing hollow molds from food masses according to claim 1, characterized in that the two frame elements (8,9) are driven by a common drive, the coupling of which takes place via a one-way clutch (18).
10. Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung von Hohlformen aus Lebensmittelmassen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Vorrichtung ein Gestellarm (20) zur Fixierung der Rahmenelemente (8,9) auf ihrer Oberseite zugeordnet ist. 10. Device for producing hollow molds from food masses according to claim 1, characterized in that the device is assigned a frame arm (20) for fixing the frame elements (8, 9) on their upper side.
11. Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung von Hohlformen aus Lebensmittelmassen nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Gestellarm (20) einen Verstrebungen aufweisenden Gestellfuss (21) aufweist.11. Device for producing hollow molds from food masses according to claim 10, characterized in that the frame arm (20) has a frame foot (21) having struts.
12. Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung von Hohlformen aus Lebensmittelmassen nach Anspruch 10 oder 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Gestellarm (20) an seiner Oberseite eine gabelförmige Halterung (22) für eine weitere Führungsrolle (23) aufweist. 12. Device for producing hollow molds from food masses according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the frame arm (20) has on its upper side a fork-shaped holder (22) for a further guide roller (23).
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