Abstract: An extruder drive has a housing, at least two extrusion worms each having a drive shaft extending into the housing, and at least one drive motor including at least one cylindrical stator fixed in the housing and a cylindrical rotor cooperating with the stator so as to be rotatably driven by the stator. The rotor surrounds the drive shafts, and each of the drive shafts is independently connected to the rotor for driving thereby.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a food processing device having a mixing drum which is disposed on a support frame such that it slightly clears the floor. A horizontal tool shaft is eccentrically disposed in the drum. The mixing drum has a hinged front cover. A transport blade is disposed in the center of the front cover, and is embodied as an angled piece and provided with its own motor. To permit the device to be cleaned simply, quickly, and reliably, a special arrangement and sliding guide is provided for the outlet slide of the mixing drum. Easily-removable fasteners and seals are provided for the transport blade, the tools, and the tool shaft which bears the tools. The fasteners and seals facilitate rinsing out in the vicinity of a passage through the wall. Furthermore, a flap which closes off a feed opening on top can be provided. The flap comprises transparent material, has a contoured inner side and is removably fastened on a pivoting axis parallel to the axis of the drum.

Abstract: A device for working candy dough subsequent to delivery from a baking oven and prior to discharge for molding and cutting comprising effecting continuous travel of said mass under a pressure of between 500 and 700 mm Hg. and in an environment substantially free of air, steam, or gas, while continuously kneading and cooling the mass with concurrent intermixing of additives and optional introduction of filler. The invention also comprehends a machine having parallel rotors within intersecting cylindrical containers, there being heat transfer means surrounding said containers with an inlet at one end for the mass to be worked and an outlet at the other end for the mass subsequent to working. An intermediate feed duct is provided for introducing additives into the mass and a discharge head is provided at the outlet end with a filler device being optionally mounted within said discharge head. The discharge head may have more than one nozzle so as to accommodate a plurality of production lines simultaneously.