Patent ID: 7707930
Filing Date: 2010-05-04
Classification: A23G

Abstract:
1. A device for manufacturing lollipops comprising: a) a rotatably driven drum with a casing; b) a plurality of lollipop moulds at the circumference of the casing; c) a supply for supplying a strand of lollipop material to the plurality of lollipop moulds; and d) a discharge for lollipops formed in the plurality of lollipop moulds; wherein the drum is disposed on a hollow shaft; wherein the area between the casing and the hollow shaft defines an annular space; wherein the plurality of lollipop moulds comprise lower moulds that are solid with the casing and upper moulds that are hinged to the lower moulds; wherein the hollow shaft is provided with a first passage and a second passage, each forming a fluid connection between the cavity in the hollow shaft and the annular space; wherein the hollow shaft is provided with a fluid supply and a fluid discharge so that the fluid discharges through the first passage or second passage into the annular space; wherein the fluid supply is in fluid connection with a pressure source for cooling air; and wherein the casing with the lollipop moulds detaches and re-attaches from the device and is slid on the hollow shaft when being attached or detached.