METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DEPOSITING A FOOD PRODUCT.

摘要

The invention relates to a device for depositing confectionery into a mould comprising pressure means having a piston member for discharging in a stroke a confectionery mass into the mould, means for cutting off the stroke to stop the discharge including a valve means and a nozzle having an outlet portion of reduced diameter. The piston member has an operative stroke profile comprising a velocity which increases during the stroke, and the valve means moves relatively to the nozzle during cut-off and has at least a starting cut-off motion at a magnitude of at least 400 mm/sec. Tne invention eliminates the tailing problems and ensures improved accuracy and repeatability of weights during deposition.