Patent ID: 6284291
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: A23G,B30B

Abstract:
A system for continuously producing pieces of liquid-filled gum material comprising:a rotating drum mechanism;a moving continuous chain mechanism; and cooling means;said drum mechanism having a first plurality of semi-circular die groove members positioned around its periphery, each of said die groove members having a pair of plunger members associated therewith for entering said die groove members and compressing pieces of gum material positioned therein, and cam mechanisms for operating said plunger members;said chain mechanism having a second plurality of semi-circular die groove members positioned thereon, one of said second plurality of die groove members mating with one of said first plurality of die groove members to form circular die cavities as said drum mechanism rotates adjacent said moving continuous chain mechanism;said cam members only contacting and activating said plunger members when said plunger members are adjacent said chain mechanism;said cooling means comprising means for cooling said first and second plurality of die groove members with compressed air in order to minimize sticking of the gum material to said die groove members.