Abstract: A belt drive system for a reciprocating mold plate in a food product molding machine. The invention relates to a belt drive system having a belt tensioning device configured to tension a drive belt of an indexing motion food product molding machine. The invention provides ease of service and/or replacement of components of the drive system. The invention provides a manifold configuration to balance the flow and pressure of the food product over a wide fill area.

Abstract: A manifold for a food product molding machine, which balances the flow and pressure of the food product over a wide fill area. The invention further relates to a feed system for a food product molding machine which has a multiple plunger configuration which increases the capacity of the food product molding machine. The invention further provides a valve for controlling the flow of food product molding machine. A breather vent assembly and auger cover is configured to return exhaust air and excess food product to the food product supply.

Abstract: A belt tensioning device for use in a machine motion application.

Abstract: A belt drive system for a reciprocating mold plate in a food product molding machine. The invention relates to a belt drive system having a belt tensioning device configured to tension a drive belt of an indexing motion food product molding machine. The invention provides ease of service and/or replacement of components of the drive system. The invention provides a manifold configuration to balance the flow and pressure of the food product over a wide fill area.

Abstract: A mold plate drive assembly configured to provide a variable motion and fill position of the cavity of a mold plate relative to a fill position of a food product forming machine.