Patent ID: 6561235
Filing Date: 2003-05-13
Classification: A21C

Abstract:
An apparatus for depositing an extruded dough product onto a discrete object that is transported through the apparatus, the apparatus comprising:a support frame; a conveyor operatively supported by the support frame for transporting discrete objects along a conveyor path in a machine direction, the conveyor being operatively connected with a first drive; an extruder supported in position along the conveyor path for extruding a dough product toward the conveyor, the extruder being operatively connected with a second drive; and a subframe movably supported from the support frame and positioned along the conveyor path, the subframe being movable as driven by a third drive and including a conveyor engaging portion for selectively deflecting a portion of the conveyor toward the extruder by a first movement of the third drive and for moving the conveyor portion back to a normal transport position; wherein the subframe further comprises an object holding means for creating a positive holding force for holding an object against the conveyor, the subframe further being positioned along the conveyor path so that the object holding means is operative to hold an object while at least a portion of the object is positioned for receiving extruded dough product from the extruder.