CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING DOUGH KNEADING MACHINE

摘要

The invention relates to a continuously operating dough kneading machine, comprising a housing (6) with an inlet for the dough to be kneaded and any ingredient to be added and an outlet (7) for the kneaded dough, a kneading body (1) being journalled in said housing (6) about a substantially horizontal axis, said kneading body (1) having a number of straight, axially elongated arms (3,4), which extend substantially radially from the axis, said arms (3,4) being provided with passage openings (3a,4a) and being positioned angularly spaced relative to one another. In order to secure an optimal transport towards the outlet (7) of the machine in addition to an optimal kneading effect also in case of dough material that has poor flowing characteristics in the initial stage, a blade element (5) is provided on the kneading body (1) at least adjacent the inlet side, said blade element (1) exerting - when rotating along with the kneading body (1) - a downstream force (component) to the dough material.