Abstract: A 55 gallon drum is provided with a static mixer that enables internal mixing of product during barrel rotation. Before fastening of at least one of the respective lids, a circular elastic ring insert is place within the barrel. This circular plastic ring insert has a diameter exceeding that of the barrel, has two external protuberances for keying to the cylindrical inside of the barrel at internal ribs, and is cut across the ring so as to interrupt the otherwise endless dimension of the ring. Upon insertion to the barrel, the ring is opened at the cut and disposed in an auger like helix along the inside cylindrical wall of the drum. The two protuberances are keyed to the drum interior of the internal ribs to effectively fasten by friction its helical auger like path on the cylindrical inside wall of the drum. Thereafter, the drum is closed and filled with product. Upon drum rotation, relative motion between the contained product and helical auger like static mixer occurs.

Abstract: A continuous particle treating system (10) is shown having an elongated treatment chamber (12) with a slurry supply network (14) connected to the inlet end (12a) of the chamber and an outlet network (16) connected to the outlet end (12b) of the chamber. The supply network includes a loading chamber (24) coupled to a slurry container (18) forming a main circulation loop and a by-pass conduit (32) connected in parallel with the loading chamber forming a by-pass loop with the slurry container. High pressure liquid (36) is used to pressurize the treatment chamber (12) and at selected times during an operational cycle, the loading chamber (24). A plurality of valves (V1-V7) are interconnected and sequenced to maintain slurry circulation at all times and to intermittently separate the loading chanter (24) from the circulation path and to pass on the slurry in the loading chamber into the treatment chamber (12).

Abstract: A compacting granulator for continuous, compacting granulation comprises a substantially horizontal rotatable drum, through which an eccentric shaft extends, which carries compacting means which partly transfer substantial amounts of energy to the granulate possible for attainment of a high degree of compacting, partly hurl up the material under treatment, so that the material, while hurled up, is brought in intimate contact with a treatment liquid sprayed through the nozzle. A stationary scraper as well as nozzles with individual feed supply ensures great flexibility and a reliable operation.

Abstract: Machine for making crushed ice drinks comprising a tank with horizontal axis provided at one end with means for dispensing the iced product, and internally housing a refrigerating element consisting of a hollow metal cylinder with double-walled shell housing the evaporator of a refrigerator unit in the gap between the two walls, a transporter screw being housed in the axial cavity of the said cylinder. The outer shell of the said cylinder is surrounded by a stirrer element consisting of one or more radial ribs or fins parallel to the directrices of the cylinder which are made to rotate right around the said cylinder, a series of blades able to exert a positive axial thrust on the product to be delivered towards the said dispensing means also being provided at that end of the said stirrer device facing the dispensing means of the said tank.

Abstract: A massaging machine has a tank inclined to the horizontal and pressure-tight chute at the upper end for loading pieces of meat into the vessel and a chute at the lower end for discharging the massaged meat. The tank is supported by load cells on respective legs of a support and the paddles are designed, upon rotation, to urge the pieces of meat away from the discharge chute until the direction of the paddle shaft is reversed to allow discharge of the meat.

Abstract: Heat is applied to a solid or semi-solid material in a cylindrical container in such a way that a precise, predetermined amount of heat is transferred to a horizontal layer of the material until it softens sufficiently to allow the heating element to sink into the material where it will heat the next layer. The container is rotated about a vertical axis, and a horizontally-oriented heating element is lowered into contact with the material to apply heat to a horizontal layer. The heating element is lowered through the material in a controlled manner to heat progressively lower layers within the container, until the whole container has been heated. The heating element may be heated by pumping hot water therethrough, or by other means. A container of hot liquid may be cooled in a similar fashion, by gradually raising a cooling element from the bottom of the container.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for automatically stirring foodstuffs in a kitchen environment are provided. The apparatus and method use a stove top having a plurality of cooking locations, the stove top having a top surface to support a plurality of cooking vessels and a means for heating in operable association with each of the cooking locations, and a driver means for driving an agitator device wherein the driver means is positioned in axial alignment with at least one of the cooking locations.

Abstract: A domestic appliance (1) for making ice-cream is provided, comprising a motor (8), a stirring tool (12) drivable by the motor(8), and switching means (69) for starting a first mode of operation of the domestic appliance (1), in which mode the stirring tool (12) can be driven with a speed n (21 r.p.m.) within a speed range, the switching means (69) are adapted to start a further mode of operation of the domestic appliance, in which further mode the stirring tool (12) can be driven with at least one further speed (71 r.p.m.) within a further speed range, and wherein there has been provided a time control device (66) by means of which the drive of the stirring tool (12) with the further speed n (71 r.p.m.) can be limited to a given time interval (T).

Abstract: A combination of a flow-cell with a rate of flow controllable and set to obtain and maintain a solvent or diluent predetermined low flow pressure from the flow-cell's inlet to the flow-cell's outlet, in which at-least an outlet thereof is alternately raised to a height above the inlet thereof sufficiently relative to mass of individual solute(s) and/or individual bead(s) (or other insoluble mass(es)) as to permit the mass of the individual solute(s) and/or individual bead(s) to move by gravity from a direction of the outlet end toward the inlet end of the flow-cell as part of a mechanism ascertainable of improved dissolving of solute and/or suspension of particles of insoluble matter.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method for electroheating liquid egg. Also provided herein is an apparatus specifically designed for heating and cooling materials and preferably liquid egg and apparatus for pasteurizing liquid egg by electroheating.

Abstract: In a process for sterilization and homogenization of a liquid or fluid, these operations are carried out by subjecting the liquid or fluid to ultrasonic frequency vibrations for a predetermined period of time. In a device for carrying out the process, the liquid taken in from a tank (10) is sent by a pump (11) to a chamber (1), inside of which or in proximity to which is arranged a sonotrode (5) connected to a converter-generator (14). As it travels through this chamber (1), the liquid is subjected to vibrations and is sterilized or homogenized.

Abstract: A drum mixer asphalt plant is provided with a rotatable cylinder 10 in which virgin aggregate, recycle material and liquid asphalt are mixed to produce an asphaltic composition and the hot gas stream for heating and drying the materials flow in countercurrent relation. In a first zone within the cylinder 10, aggregates are heated and dried by heat radiation and a hot gas stream generated at a burner head 46 of a combustion assembly 40. In a second zone within the drum cylinder 10 isolated from the burner flame and hot gas stream by the combustion assembly 40, liquid asphalt is sprayed from an injection tube 76 to mix with aggregate materials. A recycle feed assembly 60 delivers recycle asphalt material to the second zone also for mixing with the aggregate and liquid asphalt.

Abstract: The machine includes an ice cream making machine, and a duct for feeding the produced ice cream to a tube communicating at its lower end with a mixing chamber. Injectors are provided opening into said tube in proximity of the mixing chamber for feeding one or more syrups to mixing chamber. A mixer is mounted in said mixing chamber, and the mixer is operated in order to mix the ice cream and the syrups which are delivered to the mixing chamber from the tube by a piston slidable into the tube. The syrup feeding injectors are located between the ice cream feeding duct and the mixing chamber, in an area of the tube which is separated from the ice cream feeding duct by at least one sealing element.

Abstract: A liquefying apparatus for melting and blending solid materials includes a hopper with a coiled heating element disposed therein which supports and melts the solid materials into liquid form. The hopper is segmented into a plurality of compartments and as the solid material melts the liquid is collected in the lower portion of the hopper. The collected liquid is continuously agitated to ensure that there are no concentration pockets. The lower section is also provided with a deaeration device to prevent entrained air from entering the liquid.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the reduction of emissions of solvent vapors from a batch mixing vessel by cryogenically condensing such vapors in and adjacent the top loading hatch at a rate approximating their evaporation from the mix.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing at a livestock feedlot a concentrated suspension of anaerobic bacteria at a known, accurate concentration and for storing the prepared suspension for prolonged periods at the feedlot in a ready-to-use condition without significant loss of viability, allowing feedlot operators to conveniently administer such bacterial supplements to large numbers of livestock as a probiotic on a regular basis in accurate dosages. The apparatus comprises an insulated liquid-holding vessel cooled by refrigeration appliance, and mixing and recirculation appliances to ensure temperature and concentration homogeneity of the bacterial suspension. The vessel and contents are gravimetrically monitored to ensure accuracy of bacterial concentration.

Abstract: In a device for mixing, homogenizing or reacting at least two, in particular flowable or pourable, components, having a container (1) rotatably seated around an axis, with at least one closable opening (10, 11, 12, 14) for filling and/or emptying the container, the container (1) is formed of at least two separately drivable pipe lengths (2, 16, 17) which are in open connection with each other. The pipe lengths (2) are furthermore sealingly seated at their ends (5) facing each other, the ends of the container (1) which are on the outside in an axial direction respectively have a sealingly closing end wall (7) and at least one sealingly closing end wall (7) is embodied displaceable in the axial direction of the pipe lengths (2).

Abstract: An apparatus for mixing pulverous solids into a liquid phase substantially consists of a gas-tight mixing vessel (10), a solids metering means (12), and a pumping means (14). Gas used for pneumatic conveyance and becoming enriched with liquid in the mixing vessel (10) is aspired by the pumping means (14) and recycled to the solids metering means (12) through a return conduit (54). At least one condenser (58, 66) is arranged in the return conduit (54) to eliminate the liquid so that the liquid contained in the gas is largely condensed off and its sticking to the solids to be metered is avoided. The operation of the apparatus and the corresponding method are to the greatest extent possible free of emissions.

Abstract: The apparatus comprises a vat having a lateral wall and a bottom for pasteurizing, maturing and maintaining a product. A cover adjacent to the lateral wall and to the bottom controls the temperature of the product present in the vat. A first heat-exchange circuit is defined by the cover and by the vat. A heat-exchange fluid circulates in the first heat-exchange circuit. The first heat-exchange circuit includes a heat generator for the heating of the heat-exchange fluid and includes a first heat exchanger for the cooling of the heat-exchange fluid. A second heat-exchange circuit has a tank. A diathermic liquid circulates in the second heat-exchange circuit. A second heat-exchanger is disposed in the tank, and a refrigeration group is connected, in a heat-exchange relationship, to the second heat-exchanger. The second heat-exchange circuit is connected to the first heat-exchanger by a by-pass conduit parallel to the first heat-exchanger.

Abstract: An apparatus for converting synthetic resin into oil thermally decomposes the synthetic resin by heating it in a heating vessel, thereby producing oil. The apparatus includes the heating vessel and a heating furnace. The synthetic resin fed into the heating vessel is stirred. At least the lower part of the heating vessel is disposed in the heating furnace. By providing a radiating fin on the outer surface of the upper part of the heating vessel disposed outside the heating furnace or providing a heat-insulation on the outer surface of the upper part of the heating vessel disposed in the heating furnace, the temperature rise in the upper part of the heating vessel is limited.

Abstract: A shock tube assembly for simulating high energy detonations includes a driver section, a diaphragm section, an expansion nozzle, an expansion tube and an improved system for providing a heated and pressurized gas for the driver. After preheating the improved pebble-bed evaporator and superheater, gas or liquefied gas from a pressurized supply flows temperature. The output of the pebble-bedheater flows through a mixer for control of the temperature of the gas used to charge the driver. The pebble-bed heater is preferably vertically oriented and includes spaced baffles having flow apertures arranged in concentric circles. The apertures of each circle are connected by a groove to permit flow of gas through the aperture in the event that a pebble element rests on the open end of the aperture.

Abstract: An apparatus for melting samples in crucibles above burners while moving the crucibles to mix the contents. The crucibles are supported by movable shafts on a movable subframe. The shafts can oscillate in a horizontal plane to mix the contents of the crucible. The subframe can also oscillate vertically to mix the contents of the crucible. The crucible mixing pattern is the sum of the horizontal and the vertical motion applied to the crucible. The crucible can be moved back away from the burner to add additional material to the crucible. The crucible can be moved forward, away from the burner, to pour the melted sample into either a heated casting dish or a container containing a solution. Nothing is added to or poured from the crucible while over the burners.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for mixing and/or kneading materials comprising a housing defining a mixing and kneading chamber, a mixing and kneading member located in the interior of the mixing and kneading chamber, means for driving the mixing and kneading member in a rotating and/or oscillating motion, and means for cooling the housing and, thereby, the materials processed in the mixing and kneading chamber.The means for cooling the housing comprise cooling channels provided in the housing and a cooling medium circulating through the cooling channels. The cooling channels are provided with hollow pipe- or tube-like inserts containing the cooling medium circulating through said cooling channels, and only a part of the outer surface of the pipe- or tube-like inserts is in direct thermal contact with the walls limiting the cooling channels.

Abstract: A water cooled blender door having an inside surface and an outside surface and a tapered edge having a taper away from the inside surface to the outside surface to provide a reduced area of contact for material flowing around the tapered edge which in combination with said water cooling allows condensate to form on the tapered edge to prevent materials from sticking to the blender door. A gap is also provided between the tapered edge and the blender door housing to prevent the build up of sticky matrix materials such as sticky wood particles. The cooling water typically at 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit causes a water condensate to form on the door surface and edge. The water condensate often results from the warm moisture laden air in the blender and prevents sticking of the resin coated particles to the surface and edges of the novel door.

Abstract: A food processing plant comprises a cooking kettle, a holding tank and a depositor. The holding tank is provided with wheels to permit the tank to be moved from a first position in the proximity of the cooking kettle to a second position in the proximity of the depositor. Means is provided for applying a vacuum to the tank in the first position to draw food product from the kettle through a first pipeline. Means is provided for applying pressurized air to the holding tank in the second position to expel the food product from the tank to the depositor. A cooling station is provided in the form of a booth into which the tank is movable after leaving the first position and before entering the second position. The booth includes frame means which supports a cooling unit movable from a raised position into a lowered position within the tank. The cooling unit includes rotary vanes with scrapers for contact with the wall of the tank. The cooling unit mounted on a cover adapted to rest on the rim of the tank.

Abstract: Apparatus for preparing Sushi rice, and discharging opening provided at one end thereof, which is openably closed by a lid having a ventilation opening formed in a central portion thereof, the rotatable container being rotatable about a lateral axis of rotation and having a laterally extending partition plate mounted therein, and an air-blowing fan disposed with a space from the ventilation opening so that the ventilation opening can function as an inlet opening and also as an outlet opening for air.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed which is capable of efficiently decontaminating soil, and which has several common components with a conventional asphalt production plant. This feature permits a conventional asphalt plant to be retrofitted by the addition of a relatively small number of additional components, so as to permit the apparatus to selectively produce asphalt, or to decontaminate soil. When operated in the configuration for decontainating soil, the soil is initially heated to a temperature above the vaporization temperature but below the autoignition temperature of the contaminants, so as to volatilize the contaminants. The volatilized contaminants are then delivered to an incinerator, wherein the volatilized contaminants are heated to a temperature sufficient to be converted to non-toxic products, such as carbon dioxide and water.

Abstract: A mechanism for drying and frying meat including a pot supported on a base for receiving the meat to be dried and fried, a tube rotatably disposed on the upper portion of the pot, a stirrer coupled to the tube by a pair of beams and rotatable along the curved inner surface of the pot, a rod rotatably supported between the beams, a number of extensions fixed on the rod and rotatable about the rod in order to stir the meat received in the pot.

Abstract: The apparatus for making cooled concrete of this invention produces cooled fresh concrete by cooling the aggregate (or gravel). The aggregate is cooled by immersion in a cooling water bath accommodated in a cooling water tank. The cooling water in the tank is cooled by a heat exchanger, which in turn is cooled by a forced cooling device. The aggregate is immersed into the cooling water bath by a supply and ejection apparatus, which also removes the cooled aggregate from the cooling water bath. The cooled aggregate is supplied to a cement mixer where it is mixed to become cooled fresh concrete.

Abstract: An autoclave-type reaction vessel has a mechanism for stirring and recirculating the cocoa solution, the mechanism having a greater mechanical performance which allows for an increase in the efficiency of the various processing steps, in particular via an increase in the water content of the solution. In a closed vat (1), stirring elements (32 to 35) are mounted on a hollow rotatable shaft (6) driven by a back-geared motor (7). Some of the solution is drawn off at the bottom of the vat by an external pump (36) which delivers it up the inside of the hollow shaft (6) to a spraying head (41). Processing fluids (48, 49) such as neutral gases and alkaline solutions may be added to the solution before it reaches the pump (36).

Abstract: A sous vide reheating device preferably includes at least two water heating chambers with each chamber having a heating device and a thermostat for controlling the temperature of the water in the chamber. An agitation mechanism is provided to circulate the water in each chamber. Each chamber is preferably divided into a plurality of sub-chambers with each sub-chamber having an associated timer to measure the amount of time elapsed for that sub-chamber. The device may include a plate storage and warming mechanism and has a work space for preparing the sous vide foods for service to a consumer.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a high bulk density particulate detergent composition, of a bulk density greater than 0.7 g./cc. and preferably in the range of 0.8 to 1.0 g./cc., includes turbodrying a mixture of synthetic anionic organic detergent, preferably of sodium C.sub.12-13 linear alkylbenzene sulfonate, water, and fabric softening bentonite, in which turbodrying process the mixture is repeatedly subjected to centrifugal and axial forces which create thin films of the mixture, which are pulled apart, due to such forces, to form particles, which are further turbodried and thereby converted to high bulk density particles of substantially globular shape and desired particle sizes. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the mixture charged to the turbodryer is made by turbomixing and aqueous solution, dispersion or paste of anionic detergent with bentonite, and the mixture made thereby is directly turbodried.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to apparatus and methods for effectively supplying, feeding, measuring, proportioning, mixing, pressurizing, and heating on a semi-continuous basis, a plurality of fluids. Preferably, the fluids comprise at least one substantially non-compressible fluid, such as coating formulation, and at least one substantially compressible fluid, such as carbon dioxide, to form a substantially accurately proportionated coating admixture in the supercritical state of the compressible fluid for spraying the combined mixture through a spraying means onto a substrate to produce a coating. The process employs vessels having a known displacement volume to feed and proportion the fluids. The pressurization, mixing and heating is accomplished in an oscillation loop wherein the mixture is pressurized and heated while in such oscillation loop. A spray gun connected to the oscillation loop is used to spray the mixture.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for mixing ceramic powder and binder to form an injection molding formulation is disclosed. A container made of wear resistant plastic such as polytetrafluoroethylene, nylon or polyetheretherketone having an inner surface which forms a mixing cavity is used. A mixing ball having a radius of curvature less than the radius of curvature of the inner surface is added to the mixing cavity along with the ceramic powder and binder. The container is heated and shaken to form an injection molding formulation. In one embodiment the mixing ball is made of an outer plastic shell surrounding an inner metallic core. In an alternate embodiment, the mixing ball is made of the ceramic material being compounded.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the continuous manufacture of an emulsion.The device comprises melters (1, 2) for bringing the components to the liquid state to form the emulsion. A metering melter (5) is provided to ensure the measuring out of the components of the emulsion in a mass proportion. This metering melter comprises a vessel (60) coupled to an electronic balance (7), the metering melter being connected to an emulsion vessel (6) by a pipework (51). Elementary metering feeding means (8) of different flow rates are provided, each being connected by a pipework (80) in its upper part to the melter (1, 2) permitting the components to be brought to the liquid state. The metering elementary feeding means (8) are also fed in their lower part with a floating fluid by means of a feeding circuit (19) making it possible to ensure the feeding of the metering melter with a component by overflowing when commanded by the change in the floating level of the components.

Abstract: The invention relates to a small electric household utensil for the production of foods by mixing by stirring from original components which are slightly liquid at the start of work, in the preparation of which foods the production temperature deviates from the ambient temperature, the temperature change in the original components which is required during the production process being achieved by means of a thermal energy dispenser, the thermal energy dispenser (6) bringing the inner wall (4a) of a pot-shaped container (4, 24) to the production temperature and a stirring tool (10) intermixing the production components during the production process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved mixer trailer for fibrous products which can be particularly but not exclusively used in the zootechnical field. The trailer is of the type which comprises a wheeled chassis on which a mixing container is mounted; the container is substantially in the shape of an inverted conical frustum and is internally provided with one or more vertical scrolls welded to a rotating shaft which is rigidly associated with the container. The improvements consist of the fact that the wheels are arranged in close pairs which are coupled to a same axis of rotation and are articulated to the chassis on an axis which is orthogonal to the axis of rotation. A loading device with grippers is associated with the container, and a system for drying the product contained therein is associable therewith. At the end of operation, auxiliary actuation means adapted to impart to each of the one or more scrolls a high-speed rotary motion can be connected to each of these one or more scrolls.

Abstract: Apparatus for the continuous processing, such as mixing, homogenizing, gassing and degassing, polymerizing of liquids, emulsions, suspensions, viscous substances and similar materials, is designed with several shafts (1) arranged vertically in ring fashion, with parallel axes and driven in equal direction. Each shaft carries a number of disk-shaped processing elements (13-15) arranged axially staggered in parallel planes, meshing with elements on adjacent shafts, and enclosing together with the shafts at least one central cavity or chamber (16) in whose area the processing elements are arranged in such a way that their circumferential surfaces are exposed. The material is efficiently mixed and homogenized while being handled gently and evenly, and local shearing stress leading to temperature peaks in the material is avoided by leaving the surfaces (130, 140) of the processing elements exposed on the outside, i.e. on the side facing away from the chamber (16).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile inorganic recycling process and apparatus. In the preferred embodiment, the invention includes two vehicles, a first of which is utilized to receive hazardous wastes and mix them with treating chemicals and a second of which is provided to fixate the hazardous wastes into end products which are usable by consumers. The fixating vehicle includes a sophisticated scrubber designed to render inoffensive the hazardous gases which are created as a result of the process carried out in the vehicles. The inventive system is useful in converting all hazardous inorganic wastes into end products which do not include any hazardous aspect.

Abstract: A home automatic bread baking device includes an air blowing chamber and a heating chamber having a kneading container, and a kneading means containing a receiving portion for storing a kneading member in a predetermined position in said kneading container; a first projecting member mounted in the lower portion of said heating chamber; at least one elastic supporting member fixed around the circumference adjacent to the upper portion of said heating chamber; a second projecting member formed integrally on the bottom of said kneading container; a circular extending member having a predetermined width which is extended from each side of the upper portion of the kneading container, thereby allowing the kneading container to be closely fixed/coupled into the heating chamber independent of the coupling between the rotary vane and its driving shaft.

Abstract: A novel plastic extruder is taught which employs a compound feed screw having both a flights' section, and a wiper section adjacent thereto. The compound feed screw is positioned in a jacketed extruder barrel through which a foam plastic melt is propelled and cooled by means of a coolant circulated through the jacket, or other cooling means, prior to being forced through a die to form a cellular plastic sheet. The flights' section of the feed comprises a helical spiral ridge machined on a rotatable shaft, while the wiper section comprises a plurality of wiper blade assemblies mounted longitudinally on pairs of spaced apart, raised circular ridges, machined on the shaft, adjacent wiper blade assemblies being mounted radially displaced relative to each other.

Abstract: A melting tank for melting a gelled substance charged therein. The walls of the tank are heating. A first agitating blade agitates the bulk of the gelled substance to promote heat exchange with the walls. A second agitating blade is located closely adjacent a screen separating the gelled substance from a port at the bottom of the tank that is left open during agitation. Thereby, the melt flows down the walls of the tank and flows through the screen to the port.

Abstract: Disclosed is an agitator apparatus for mixing tanked fluids while simultaneously wiping any adherent fluids from the tank wall. The device comprises a fluid agitating means rotationally mounted within the tank for mixing the fluid held therein. At least one tank wall wiper blade is attached to the fluid agitating means to skim or wipe fluid from the tank wall as rotational movement of the agitation means occurs. The agitation means may, in itself, comprise one or more perforated mixing panels attached to a rotating shaft member so as to effectively mix the fluid as the shaft member is rotated.

Abstract: The egg storing and processing appliance comprises a single-piece casing, a storage drawer for eggs, a refrigeration system to preserve the eggs in the storage drawer and a dispensing and metering system for delivering a timed series of consecutive measured portions of eggs having an egg breaker immediately above a sieve for egg shells, a motor-driven mixer located immediately below the sieve and a funnel hopper located immediate below the mixer with a reciprocating substantially horizontal hopper door and with a door drive mechanism for measuring the egg portions, a dispensing spout connected to the funnel hopper outlet and a control unit for the door drive mechanism and the mixer.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a dough stuff kneader for kneading dough stuffs contained in a container by driving an electric motor. The dough stuff kneader includes an electrical fan for inducing an air flow which is introduced into the container, thereby cooling the dough stuffs. The kneading motor is driven in accordance with a kneading command signal delivered from a microcomputer as a signal generating circuit. The electrical fan is driven in accordance with a blowing command signal delivered from a timer circuit. The timer circuit is designed so as to deliver a blowing command signal after elapse of a predetermined period of time from the time when the kneading command signal is delivered from the microcomputer.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an electrically powered portable mixer for processing food, including a housing 1 accommodating a motor 19, a gear box 20 and a receptacle means 21 connected to the gear box 20 for the fastening of processing tools 5. Provided on the housing 1 and extending transversely to the longitudinal axis 24 of the housing 1 is a handle 2 for holding the portable mixer, with air vents 11 which ensure the passage of cooling air through the housing 1 being provided on the housing 1 for cooling the motor 19. To cool the motor 19, the handle 2 incorporate at least one air duct 22 in which the cooling air is conducted towards the housing from outside and/or away from the housing 1.

Abstract: What is provided is an apparatus designated as a thermo-roto mixer which would provide a blood specimen mixer portion, comprising a plurality of test tube cradles for housing the test tubes containing blood, so that in the closed position, the test tubes are housed within the cradles within the mixing portion at a desired temperature. The mixing portion is fastened to a shaft supporting the test tube holder assembly, the shafts maintaining the assembly in an overall main frame. The assembly is rotated by the use of a motor pulley assembly, to impart general rotation on the test tube holder assembly.

Abstract: A machine for the production of granita and in particular of the type called Sicilian granita comprising a container with a predominately horizontal development in which rotate motorized means for stirring the mixture contained therein in contact with a wall chilled by a refrigerating circuit and means of delivery of said mixture from said container. Said chilled wall is cylindrical in form and said means of stirring the mixture comprise a first rotating cylindrical screw propeller placed inside and axially with said cylinder and a second rotating cylindrical screw propeller placed axially with and wound externally around said cylinder, said screw propellers being rotated by a motor to impart opposed thrusts to the mixture so as to bring about circulation of the liquid in one direction inside the cylinder and the opposite direction outside thereof.The mixture container is accomplished in a single piece preferably of transparent material and completely removable from the machine to facilitate cleaning.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a continuous drum dryer mixer apparatus and method for heating and drying virgin aggregates, as well as recycled asphaltic pavement materials and mixing such materials with liquid asphalt cement and other ingredients to formulate asphalt paving materials.A first cylindrical rotatable drum dryer has a first material input in one end thereof and a material output at the other end thereof. The output is directable at the option of the operator to either a hot elevator for carrying it to an asphalt batch plant or into a second concentric or offset rotating drum mixer. A burner is mounted either at the output end of the first cylindrical drum, or at the output end of the second drum and extends therethrough to the output end of the first cylindrical drum for directing a flame into the first cylindrical drum.

Abstract: An apparatus and a process is disclosed for controlled mixing of a mixable material in a high intensity mixer. The system enables instantaneous, precise and continual monitoring of a batch in a high intensity mixer which heretofore could not be achieved. The process comprises the steps of feeding a batch of material into a high intensity mixer, agitating the batch in the mixer, monitoring batch temperature separately from mixer temperature and discharging the batch from the mixer when the batch temperature reaches a final predetermined level. The apparatus includes means for monitoring batch temperature in a high intensity mixer separately from mixer temperature, and means responsive to the batch temperature to discharge the batch when the batch temperature reaches a final predetermined level.