摘要 |
A molding apparatus for forming articles and particularly patties from a moldable material and specifically ground meat, fish and the like in which there are a hopper for retaining the material and including an extruding section with passage means from this section, a feeder in the extruding section movable away from and toward a position adjacent the passage means to force material therethrough, a movable mold having a mold opening movable away from and toward the passage means out of and into communication therewith to receive material from the extruding section when the opening is in communication with the passage means and the feeder is in its adjacent position and a catch operatively engaging the feeder comprising a pivoted lever having a latch portion of extensive surface area engaging a retainer also having a retaining portion of similar surface area to retain the feeder adjacent the passage until the mold opening has been moved out of communication with the passage.
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