Patent ID: 6732771
Filing Date: 2004-05-11
Classification: A23G

Abstract:
An extruding machine for an edible frozen product employing cartridges which contain the frozen product and which are provided with an extrusion nozzle, said extrusion machine comprising a platform (2) on which the cartridge (3) rests, a piston (6) which is adapted for movement within the cartridge (3), the movement actuated through a stem (7) operatively connected to an external control lever, and wherein the extrusion machine is characterised in that it comprises:i) a rod (9,19) which is parallel to stem (7); ii) the stem (7) is provided with a lateral means (8, 18) which is adapted to act on the rod (9,19) such that the rod (9,19) may be moved downwards when said stem (7) is moved downwards to actuate downward movement of the piston within the container to extrude the frozen product through the nozzle thereof; iii) a support having an orifice in which a removable container (15) for receipt of extruded frozen product is placed, said support being operatively connected to rod (9,19) such that said support moves downwards with the rod (9,19).