A method and an apparatus for moulding lollipops from a sugar string, in which lollipop sticks are located simultaneously

摘要

1,145,480. Lollipops moulding apparatus. C. H. AQUARIUS. 23 Jan., 1968 [13 Feb., 1967], No. 3463/68. Heading B5A. Apparatus for moulding lollipops from a string of sugar and inserting sticks into the moulded articles comprises a rotating drum 1 with recesses 2 and pivotal flaps 3 at its periphery. The recesses 2 and pivotal flaps 3, together with dies 5 and 6 define the mould cavities, the dies 5 and 6 reciprocating parallel to the axis of the drum. A string of sugar is severed into portions by the flaps 3 and is moulded to the required shape by movement of the dies 5 and 6 coupled with the rotation of the drum. The sticks are stored in a container 13 and drop, one at a time into a channel shown occupied by a stick 12. A plunger 15, with a thin portion of the same diameter as the stick is urged towards the die and forces the stick 12 through the hole in die 6 into the moulded lollipop. In operation the sugar string is supplied to the recesses 2, severed by the flaps 3, and is moulded to shape while the mould 2 is rising on the drum periphery. The stick 12 drops into its channel at the top of the drum and plunger 15 immediately pushes the stick into the mould. Plunger 15 is withdrawn and the die 6 is retracted so that it clears the stick 12 (see bottom of Figure) and as the moulding cavity reaches its lowest position the flap 3 opens and the finished lollipop falls out. The mould is then ready for refilling on the next cycle.