Patent ID: 7614781
Filing Date: 2009-11-10
Classification: B01F

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for mixing components for the preparation of products, such as for example foodstuffs, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, comprising a mixing chamber which is provided with an inlet for the components and an outlet for the product, wherein the mixing chamber is defined between two co-operating mould parts, wherein two foil sheets are positioned between the mould parts, said mould parts being movable from an operative position in which they engage each other while clamping together the foil sheets, and an inoperative position in which they are moved apart and allow the foil sheets to be shifted relative to the mould parts; and mixing means for mixing the components after introduction thereof into the mixing chamber, characterized in that the foil material prevents the components and resulting product from coming into contact with the apparatus itself apart from the foil material and wherein the foil sheets are elongate foil sheets which are moved relative to the apparatus between two successive mixing operations and wherein means for moving the foil sheets are provided.