Abstract: A luggage shell comprising a structure having a general shell shape defining an internal volume and formed of a material comprising plastic or a composite material, and at least one covering sheet fixed on an outer surface of the structure, said covering sheet being of metal and having a thickness of between 25 ?m and 1 mm.

Abstract: A luggage shell comprising a structure having a general shell shape defining an internal volume and formed of a material comprising plastic or a composite material, and at least one covering sheet fixed on an outer surface of the structure, said covering sheet being of metal and having a thickness of between 25 ?m and 1 mm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mixer comprising tools (6a, 6b) and a frame which supports (i) a bowl (5) for the material to be mixed and (ii) motorization means (4, 8) for rotating the mixing tools (6a, 6b). According to the invention, each mixing tool (6a, 6b) comprises a shaft which is mounted to the base of the bowl (5) such that it can rotate and which co-operates with the motorization means (4, 8) in order to rotate the mixing tools (6a, 6b).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of kneading dough in order to produce bread or similar products. According to the invention, the dough ingredients are introduced into a chamber and all of said ingredients are subsequently kneaded. The inventive method is characterised in that it comprises: a vacuum phase during which a vacuum is applied in the chamber; and one or more phases involving the introduction of gas, during which a gas containing oxygen is introduced into the chamber. The aforementioned vacuum phase continues more or less throughout the entire kneading phase, with at least one part of each introduction phase taking place simultaneously with the kneading phase. The invention also relates to a device that is used to carry out said method.

Abstract: A device for continuous mixing of ingredients of a dough based on water and flour is provided. The device contains a vessel that defines a mixing space with a circular cross section, in which a mixing tool, containing at least one radial arm is mounted to rotate around an axis, and motorized devices that rotate said tool. The vessel contains at least a solid ingredient feed opening of space; a liquid feed opening of space; and an evacuation opening for the mixed dough. The evacuation opening is provided in the lateral part of the periphery of the mixing space. A process for production of a dough that provides for mixing of the ingredients by means of such a device and an installation for employment of this process is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of kneading dough in order to produce bread or similar products. According to the invention, the dough ingredients are introduced into a chamber (2) and all of said ingredients are subsequently kneaded. The inventive method is characterised in that it comprises: a vacuum phase during which a vacuum is applied in the chamber (2); and one or more phases involving the introduction of gas G, during which a gas (G) containing oxygen is introduced into the chamber (2). The aforementioned vacuum phase continues more or less throughout the entire kneading phase, with at least one part of each introduction phase taking place simultaneously with the kneading phase. The invention also relates to a device that is used to carry out said method. The inventive device comprises: a chamber (2) in the form a tank (3) in which the dough is placed; a removable cover (4) which is used to seal said tank (3) hermetically; and kneading means (5) comprising a rotor (6).