SYSTEM FOR CONTINUOUSLY FORMING CENTER FILLED GUM

摘要

Method and system for continuously producing pieces of (50) liquid-filled gum material. An extruded rope (25) of liquid-filed gum is sized and separated into individual pieces of gum. A rotating drum mechanism having a die ring (83) and cutter ring (90) with mating die members separate the rope of gum material into individual pieces (50). Pairs of cam-operated plunger members compress and form the pieces of gum material in the die cavities. Angled grooves in the die members prevent portions of the gum pieces from being chipped-off during formation. A feed chute with air assist transfers the gum rope from a sizing table to the rotating drum mechanism. A stripper member (160) insures that the formed pieces of gum material are removed from the drum member (60). Portions of the drum mechanism are selective heated and cooled. The invention provides a more efficient system for continuous, high production operation.