Abstract: A feed installation for arrangement in front of at least one multi-tier baking oven having a plurality of hearths provides for increased flexibility. The feed installation includes a pull-out frame with carrier elements for receiving and supporting a pull-out hearth. The feed installation further includes a baking item receiving device having a baking item receiving surface for receiving baking items arranged on a baking surface and which is movable relative to the baking surface. Methods of feeding a multi-tier baking oven having baking surfaces arranged on pull-out hearths with baking items using the feed installation are also provided.

Abstract: A device for loading and unloading an oven or baking chamber includes a movable loading table and a conveyor sheet. The conveyor sheet which forms the upper face of the loading table, runs around at least one reversing edge of the loading table and may be driven. Specifically, the conveyor sheet (also referred to as a belt) may be motor-driven. The device includes a movable cover which may be shifted into a retaining position, in which it prevents items lying on the conveyor sheet from falling off over the reversing edge of the loading table, The loading table has two parallel side pieces and the cover being located in the side pieces of the loading table.