Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for packing articles as well as a device for counteracting winding up of film or web material for an apparatus for packing articles, the packing being formed by at least one web material conveyed over at least one pulling roller, wherein the device for counteracting winding up is disposed in relation to the pulling roller and extending at least partially around the pulling roller, whereby is achieved an easy, secure and functional device that efficiently counteracts and obviates the possibility of web material being wound around a pulling roller.

Abstract: An apparatus for packing articles, wherein the packing is formed by at least one web material, wherein typically a plurality of individual juxtaposed runs of web material and a number of more or less packed articles are conveyed on the runs, wherein the apparatus includes first mechanism which, during packing of articles, joins the web material continuously in its longitudinal direction, as well as other mechanisms for producing individual joints and for separation of the articles in a transverse direction of the web material, wherein the mentioned other mechanisms are arranged on moving means adapted to move in the same direction and at the same speed as the web material and the articles being packed, called the X-axis, and in a direction towards the web material and the articles arranged thereon, called the Y-axis.

Abstract: A new method for making an air-containing mixture introduces air into a viscous mass of raw mixture for forming the air-containing mixture. The introduction of air is performed in connection with introducing the mixture in a treating unit. The raw mixture is pumped under pressure through a nozzle for forming at least one jet which is sprayed through an air space against the surface of the mixture. Air is entrained in the jet of the mixture. The air-entraining jet enters the mixture, forming the air-containing mixture. The air-containing mixture formed thereby is subsequently introduced into the treatment unit.

Abstract: A filling unit and a method for filling a confectionery mass into a container or a mold includes a fill housing with a filling nozzle (2) and at least two dosing pistons in a cylinder which is connected to the fill housing. In the fill housing, a valve is arranged for each cylinder. A mixing block with internal ducts connects each of the outlets with a respective internal duct in the filling nozzle. The confectionery mass is conducted from a filling nozzle into at least one of the cylinders after which the confectionery mass is dosed down into the mold or container by actuating the dosing pistons. The speeds of the pistons are controlled independently of each other, providing varying patterns in longitudinal direction of the ice-cream/confectionery product. The movement of the filling unit relative to the container or mold can be varied providing additional options for variation in patterns.

Abstract: An apparatus for packing articles, wherein the packing is formed by at least one web material, wherein typically a plurality of individual juxtaposed runs of web material and a number of more or less packed articles are conveyed on the runs, wherein the apparatus includes first mechanism which, during packing of articles, joins the web material continuously in its longitudinal direction, as well as other mechanisms for producing individual joints and for separation of the articles in a transverse direction of the web material, wherein the mentioned other mechanisms are arranged on moving means adapted to move in the same direction and at the same speed as the web material and the articles being packed, called the X-axis, and in a direction towards the web material and the articles arranged thereon, called the Y-axis.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a freezer segment for a freezer of the type used for casting confectionery in molds which are cooled for freezing and subsequently supplied with heat for a short period, whereafter stripping occurs. Cooling of the molds is effected by using direct evaporation of CO2. The advantage of such a freezer segment is that there is no use for both a primary and a secondary cooling circuit. Another advantage in using a system according to the invention is that working with temperatures down to about minus 50° C. is enabled, compared to about minus 40° C. with brine systems. The low freezing temperature entails that the capacity of a given system is increased by about 40%.

Abstract: A new method for making an air-containing mixture introduces air into a viscous mass of raw mixture for forming the air-containing mixture. The introduction of air is performed in connection with introducing the mixture in a treating unit. The raw mixture is pumped under pressure through a nozzle for forming at least one jet which is sprayed through an air space against the surface of the mixture. Air is entrained in the jet of the mixture. The air-entraining jet enters the mixture, forming the air-containing mixture. The air-containing mixture formed thereby is subsequently introduced into the treatment unit.

Abstract: There is disclosed a system comprising a method and an apparatus for making an air-containing mixture 7, where air 8 is introduced into a viscous mass of raw mixture 5 for forming the air-containing mixture, and where the introduction of air is performed in connection with introducing the mixture in a treating unit 13. In the system, the raw mixture will be pumped under pressure through a nozzle 18 for forming least one jet 19 which is sprayed through an air space 17 against the surface 21 of the mixture, so that air is entrained in the mixture and that the air-containing mixture formed thereby is subsequently introduced in the treatment unit.

Abstract: A device is described for conveying sticks in an apparatus for inserting sticks into ice cream bodies, said device comprising guide means in which the sticks are supplied in the form of an elongate stack of sticks, and from which guide means the sticks are destacked singly, said device further comprising a conveying belt, said destacked sticks being deposited in a pocket on said conveying belt moving past the exit aperture of the guide means, said conveying belt comprising a plurality of pockets, wherein each pocket has a longitudinal surface for housing a part of one stick, and each pocket furthermore has at least two guide pins projecting upwards on each side of said longitudinal surface. Hereby the sticks are handled without problems, even at high rates of destacking and conveying, and even if the sticks are skewed or in other manner deviate from a standard stick having dimensions and shape in common with at least the majority of the sticks in a given stack.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cooling plant an a method of cleaning such cooling plant. The cooling plant comprises a cooling chamber and at least one blower with a blast exit for circulating gas in the cooling chamber. The cooling plant further comprises an at least partly removable screen and a surface treatment liquid supply. The removable screen comprises a hole structure with a first and a second side and a plurality of holes extending from the first to the second side. The screen is arranged such that it totally or partly covers the blast exit in a first position so that at least a part of the gas supplied from the blast exit passes directly from the blast exit and through the hole structure from the first side thereof. The surface treatment liquid supply being arranged to supply a surface treatment liquid at least partly on the first side of said hole structure.

Abstract: A device is described for conveying sticks in an apparatus for inserting sticks into ice cream bodies, said device comprising guide means in which the sticks are supplied in the form of an elongate stack of sticks, and from which guide means the sticks are destacked singly, said device further comprising a conveying belt, said destacked sticks being deposited in a pocket on said conveying belt moving past the exit aperture of the guide means, said conveying belt comprising a plurality of pockets, wherein each pocket has a longitudinal surface for housing a part of one stick, and each pocket furthermore has at least two guide pins projecting upwards on each side of said longitudinal surface. Hereby the sticks are handled without problems, even at high rates of destacking and conveying, and even if the sticks are skewed or in other manner deviate from a standard stick having dimensions and shape in common with at least the majority of the sticks in a given stack.

Abstract: A device and a method used when coating a wafer is described. The fluid coating is provided by an inside coating as well as an edge coating. The fluid chocolate in a container is stirred by displacing a vat up and down. During this displacement, the vat will be brought in contact with the wafer, so the chocolate substance, which is provided in there, provides an edge coating. Displacement of the first vat provides a repression of the chocolate substance, which through a nozzle is injected into the wafer in order to provide an inside coating. By repression, a pumping occurs, which is interrupted substantially simultaneously with the edge of the wafer getting in contact with the surface of the chocolate in vat, when it is elevated up towards the wafer, which is suspended in a commonly known apron conveyor (not shown).

Abstract: There is described an apparatus (1) that may be used for providing ice lollies (2) with a coating from a dipping container (4). The coating mix (3) comprises almond flakes (16) and fluid chocolate (10) which is inserted in a third area (38). Displacement bodies (25) are lifted and lowered into first areas (28) while the ice lolly (2) is lowered in a central second area (20). The lowering occurs when the displacement means are completely down whereby a well-defined surface level (23) is achieved by using level plates (21). The movement of the displacement means (25) creates sufficient stirring and flow in flow ducts (36, 43) in order to ensure homogenisation of the coating mix (3) situated in the central second area (20) where the ice lollies (2) are coated.

Abstract: There is disclosed an ice cream freezer comprising a system (1) including a freezer pipe (8) and a cooling system (9), a pipe system I is used for introducing ingredients by means of an introducing pump (1). A pipe system (U) is used for removing finished ice cream by means of a motor (10). There are provided indicators (4, 6) for recording parameters such as pressure temperature flow. In order to provide a situation where condensate dripping which may damage sensitive parts, and which at the same time is service and cleaning friendly, the freezer pipe (8) is placed under the other elements. The cooling system is placed in immediate vicinity of the freezer pipe (8). By this disposition, dripping due to condensate on freezer pipe/cooling system may only drip down on the floor and not onto sensitive components. Possible leakage in the ingredient pipe system I may only drip on freezer pipes that can stand flushing.

Abstract: A chain link with bushing in a drive chain where the bushing comprises at least one drain bole for draining liquid inappropriately collected in the bushing. In a further development of the invention, especially in connection with conveyor chains, the bushing comprises a bushing insert with contact surface for the chain pin, where the bushing insert is provided with drain holes. The invention is preferably used in connection with conveyor chains, in particular by the production of foodstuffs by freezing temperature.

Abstract: A refrigerator comprising evaporator (1), cyclone separator (21), and supply pipe (8) between condensator and evaporator (1). The evaporator (1) is connected to an upper part of the cyclone separator (21) via delivery pipe (3). The cyclone separator (21) is disposed at a distance above the evaporator (1). The lower part of the cyclone separator (21), which is a liquid collecting compartment, is connected to the evaporator (1) via a down pipe (10).