EP0426781B1 - Device for dispensing portions of ice cream packaged in strips - Google Patents

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EP0426781B1
EP0426781B1 EP19900904787 EP90904787A EP0426781B1 EP 0426781 B1 EP0426781 B1 EP 0426781B1 EP 19900904787 EP19900904787 EP 19900904787 EP 90904787 A EP90904787 A EP 90904787A EP 0426781 B1 EP0426781 B1 EP 0426781B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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    • B65D85/70—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for materials not otherwise provided for
    • B65D85/72—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for materials not otherwise provided for for edible or potable liquids, semiliquids, or plastic or pasty materials
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  • the present invention relates to a device for dispensing portions of ice cream packaged in strips from their strip-shaped packaging with a container with at least one magazine for strip-shaped packaging of portions and an output mechanism with means for gradually removing the strip-shaped packages from the magazine, means for tearing open the strip-shaped packages Packages for removing a portion from their packaging, which means comprise at least one demoulding roller and a pair of disposal rollers, and means for disposing of the used films resulting from the tearing open.
  • US-A-3686820 In a context other than with ice cream, such a device is known from US-A-3686820.
  • This device known from US-A-3686820, is unsuitable for dispensing portions of ice cream packaged in strips from their strip-shaped packaging insofar as it does not allow open portions of ice cream for open desserts, in particular self-service, in a simple and easy manner in a technologically and hygienically clean manner to obtain a hygienically perfect type and in particular to dispense it in a provided bowl.
  • ice cream in open form is basically drawn from containers by the operating personnel, which are supplied by the ice cream manufacturer and then arranged in freezers or open refrigerated buffets. From a food technology and hygienic point of view, this form of dispensing has always been questionable; it is particularly unsuitable for purchasing ice cream through self-service. Ready-made ice cream products offered for self-service (ice cream cornets, ice cream cones etc.), on the other hand, cannot be presented or obtained in an appealing manner as a dessert, or even arranged as "coupes". The Providing even simple ice cream desserts in an open form, not to mention seductively designed coupes, is also very labor-intensive, so that any relief in this regard is of great benefit.
  • the invention has for its object to enable the purchase of open portions of ice cream for open desserts, in particular in self-service in a simple and hygienically flawless way.
  • portions of ice cream packed in strip-shaped packaging are available.
  • Such a strip-shaped packaging is known per se and is produced from two strip-shaped films provided with formations.
  • the inside of the formations forms a concave shape without an undercut, and the formations are arranged in rows in the longitudinal direction of the film at a distance from one another and from the edges of the film thereon.
  • the foils are placed on top of one another and connected to one another in such a way that the inner sides of their formations correspond to one another and in pairs each form a closed spherical or tetrahedral cavity.
  • a correspondingly spherical or tetrahedral portion of ice cream is packed in each cavity formed in this way.
  • the connection of the foils to one another is so easy to separate that each portion of ice cream can be removed undamaged from its packaging after the connection has been broken.
  • This strip-shaped packaging of portions of ice cream is then stored in a cooled magazine and is stored in a roll or zigzag form.
  • the strip-shaped packaging can be provided with predetermined kinks in order to facilitate rolling or zigzagging.
  • a device of the type specified at the outset is characterized by an embodiment of the container as a cooling container and an embodiment of the dispensing mechanism for the purpose of non-contact dispensing of a portion of ice cream that has been removed into the bowl a dispensing opening and an underlying receptacle for a tray provided directly under the dispensing opening, and an arrangement of a pair of demoulding rollers in the vicinity of the dispensing opening and essentially vertically one above the other for tearing open the strip-shaped packaging while at the same time redirecting the resulting from the tearing and from the disposal Rolls of used foils placed under tension, such that a portion of ice cream released by the tearing advances with the used foil attached to the lower demoulding roller during the dispensing process until it falls off this foil and then through the dispensing opening, whereupon it falls into a bowl provided directly underneath can get there.
  • Such a device is particularly suitable for the purchase of portions of ice cream from output refrigerators or from refrigerated buffets for self-service.
  • a wide range of ice cream flavors can be permanently available and offered in a food-safe manner. Depending on the operation and area of application, the customer or the operating staff can obtain the desired ice cream units from the dispenser and thus compile complete ice cream desserts. By providing various ingredients, even anyone can easily compose their own, individual "coupe", which, in addition to relieving the strain on staff and the company, also results in a sales-boosting pleasure gain for consumers based on their own creativity.
  • the disposal means can comprise means for flat pressing the used films resulting from the tearing and means for winding up the flat pressed used films.
  • Such means are known from US-A-3686820, but not in connection with the inventive solution to the stated object.
  • the means for disposal can include means for chopping up the used films resulting from the tearing and means for collecting the chopped up include used slides.
  • Such agents are known from US-A-4008657, but not in connection with the inventive solution to the stated problem.
  • the cooling container can be a commercially available freezer, onto or onto which the dispensing mechanism with the dispensing opening is mounted as a superstructure or front-end unit.
  • the dispensing mechanism can be coupled to a cash dispenser to block or release the dispensing of portions of ice cream.
  • the device according to the invention is suitable for use in output cooling apparatus.
  • the consumer can place a dessert bowl under the opening of the desired aroma and then press the corresponding reference button.
  • the packaging is removed by a repeat and at the same time redirected and torn open so that the content falls directly into the bowl underneath.
  • the consumer has obtained the desired ice cream flavors, he can continue at the dessert buffet and, for example, supplement his ice cream with ingredients of his choice (fruits, berries, biscuits, cream, etc.).
  • a dosage form of ice cream is made possible to provide the popular fresh ice cream desserts in a versatile, hygienic and consumer-friendly manner practically anywhere and at any time for immediate reference without the need for operating personnel to be ready or otherwise stressed.
  • Post-magazines can be taken care of by unskilled assistants, hygiene problems do not arise during this process, and the maintenance and cleaning work on the delivery mechanism are kept to a minimum.
  • a packaging 1 equipped with portions of ice cream 4.
  • this packaging 1 is stored in a zigzag shape in the magazine 7, in a variant it could be stored in the magazine 7 as a roll.
  • the packaging 1 comprises two films 1b and 1s which are connected to one another. These foils are provided with formations M and K, the inner sides of which have a concave shape without an undercut and correspond to one another in such a way that they each form a closed cavity H in pairs, in which a portion of ice cream 4 is received.
  • the inside of the formations M or K of the foils 1b and 1s can be hemispherical as shown or have the shape of a half of a tetrahedron.
  • a spherical or tetrahedral portion of ice cream 4 is accommodated therein.
  • the consumer places a dessert bowl 14 under the opening 13, which corresponds, for example, to a desired ice cream aroma, and then actuates a reference button (not shown).
  • the packaging 1 is then pulled off by a repeat by means of the dispensing mechanism 9 and in particular by pulling the demolding rolls 10 in order to gradually remove the strip-shaped packaging 1 from the magazine 7.
  • the output mechanism 9 consists essentially of two demoulding rollers 10 with recesses which correspond to the formations M and K, the interaction of the recesses of the demolding rolls 10 with the formations of the foils, for example, an interaction of gear and rack is comparable.
  • the strip-shaped packaging 1 is torn open in order to remove a portion of ice cream 4 by deflecting the foils 1b and 1s around the demoulding rollers 10 and by pulling disposal rollers 11 in such a way that the portion of ice cream 4 gets directly into the underlying dessert bowl 14 .
  • the used foils 1b and 1s resulting from the tearing are then pressed flat by the disposal rollers 11 and wound onto the collecting rollers 12.
  • the disposal rollers 11 can be provided with blades for chopping the used foils 1b and 1s resulting from the tearing open.
  • Means for collecting the chopped used foils 1b and 1s are then provided, for example exchangeable waste containers into which the chopped foil parts are collected.
  • the dispensing mechanism can be coupled to an automatic cash dispenser.
  • the cash dispenser blocks the dispensing of portions of ice cream or releases them after inserting a coin.
  • the dispensing mechanism can be provided with or without an automatic cash dispenser so that it can be operated manually, or it can also be operated by an electric motor by means of a pushbutton control.

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A base film (1b) and a sealing film (1s) have domes (M, K) with non-undercut concave inner sides arranged in a row on the film at a distance apart. The sealing film (1s) is placed over the base film (1b), forming cavities (H) in which portions of ice cream (4) are packaged. The sealing film (1s) is bonded to the base film (1b), but can be easily detached to allow the ice cream (4) to be removed intact from the packaging. The strip-like packaging passes through a freezing region (6) and is then introduced into a magazine (7) in which it can be stored in either roll or zigzag form. A device for dispensing the portions of ice cream comprises a cooling container (8) with at least one magazine (7), a dispensing mechanism with means (10) for stepwise removal of the packagings (1), means (10, 11) for tearing open and disposing of the packagings (1), and a dispensing opening (13) through which the portions of ice cream (4) can be dispersed, without being touched, into a bowl (14). The disposal means can be flattening means (11) or coiling means (12) or can include means for shredding and collecting the used films (1b, 1s).

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Ausgabe von in Streifen verpackten Portionen Speiseeis aus deren streifenförmiger Verpackung mit einem Behälter mit mindestens einem Magazin für streifenförmige Verpackungen von Portionen sowie einem Ausgabemechanismus mit Mitteln zur schrittweisen Entnahme der streifenförmigen Verpackungen aus dem Magazin, Mitteln zum Aufreissen der streifenförmigen Verpackungen zwecks Entnahme einer Portion aus ihrer Verpackung, welche Mittel mindestens eine Entformungs-Rolle und ein Paar von Entsorgungs-Rollen umfassen, und Mitteln zum Entsorgen der aus dem Aufreissen resultierenden verbrauchten Folien.The present invention relates to a device for dispensing portions of ice cream packaged in strips from their strip-shaped packaging with a container with at least one magazine for strip-shaped packaging of portions and an output mechanism with means for gradually removing the strip-shaped packages from the magazine, means for tearing open the strip-shaped packages Packages for removing a portion from their packaging, which means comprise at least one demoulding roller and a pair of disposal rollers, and means for disposing of the used films resulting from the tearing open.

In anderem Zusammenhang als mit Speiseeis ist eine solche Vorrichtung aus US-A-3686820 bekannt. Zur Ausgabe von in Streifen verpackten Portionen Speiseeis aus deren streifenförmiger Verpackung ist diese aus US-A-3686820 bekannte Vorrichtung insofern ungeeignet, als sie nicht erlaubt, auf lebensmitteltechnologisch und hygienisch einwandfreie Weise offene Portionen Speiseeis für offene Desserts, insbesondere in Selbstbedienung, auf einfache und hygienisch einwandfreie Art zu beziehen und insbesondere in eine bereitgestellte Schale abzugeben.In a context other than with ice cream, such a device is known from US-A-3686820. This device, known from US-A-3686820, is unsuitable for dispensing portions of ice cream packaged in strips from their strip-shaped packaging insofar as it does not allow open portions of ice cream for open desserts, in particular self-service, in a simple and easy manner in a technologically and hygienically clean manner to obtain a hygienically perfect type and in particular to dispense it in a provided bowl.

In der Gastronomie wird Speiseeis in offener Form grundsätzlich vom Bedienungspersonal aus Behältern geschöpft, welche vom Hersteller von Speiseeis angeliefert und dann in Tiefkühltruhen oder offenen Kühlbuffets angeordnet werden. Aus lebensmitteltechnologischer und hygienischer Sicht ist diese Ausgabeform schon seit jeher fragwürdig, sie eignet sich insbesondere nicht zum Bezug von Speiseeis durch Selbstbedienung. Zur Selbstbedienung angebotene Speiseeis-Fertigprodukte (Eis-Cornets, Speiseeis-Kübelchen usw.) können andererseits weder in ansprechender Weise als Dessert, noch gar zu "Coupes" arrangiert dargeboten bzw. bezogen werden. Die Bereitstellung selbst einfacher Eis-Desserts in offener Form, ganz zu schweigen von verführerisch gestalteten Coupes, ist ausserdem sehr arbeitsaufwendig, so dass jede diesbezügliche Erleichterung von grossem Nutzen ist.In gastronomy, ice cream in open form is basically drawn from containers by the operating personnel, which are supplied by the ice cream manufacturer and then arranged in freezers or open refrigerated buffets. From a food technology and hygienic point of view, this form of dispensing has always been questionable; it is particularly unsuitable for purchasing ice cream through self-service. Ready-made ice cream products offered for self-service (ice cream cornets, ice cream cones etc.), on the other hand, cannot be presented or obtained in an appealing manner as a dessert, or even arranged as "coupes". The Providing even simple ice cream desserts in an open form, not to mention seductively designed coupes, is also very labor-intensive, so that any relief in this regard is of great benefit.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, auf möglichst einfache und hygienisch einwandfreie Art den Bezug von offenen Portionen Speiseeis für offene Desserts, insbesondere in Selbstbedienung zu ermöglichen.The invention has for its object to enable the purchase of open portions of ice cream for open desserts, in particular in self-service in a simple and hygienically flawless way.

Im Hinblick auf die Lösung dieser Aufgabe stehen in streifenförmigen Verpackungen verpackte Portionen Speiseeis zur Verfügung. Eine solche streifenförmige Verpackung ist an sich bekannt und aus zwei mit Ausformungen versehenen streifenförmigen Folien hergestellt. Bei jeder Folie bildet die Innenseite der Ausformungen eine konkave Form ohne Hinterschneidung, und die Ausformungen sind in Längsrichtung der Folie reihenförmig im Abstand voneinander und von den Rändern der Folie darauf angeordnet. Die Folien sind derart aufeinandergelegt und miteinander verbunden, dass die Innenseiten ihrer Ausformungen einander entsprechen und paarweise jeweils einen geschlossenen kugel- oder tetraederförmigen Hohlraum bilden. In je einem so gebildeten Hohlraum ist eine entsprechend kugel- oder tetraederförmige Portion Speiseeis verpackt. Dabei ist die Verbindung der Folien miteinander so leicht trennbar, dass nach Auftrennen der Verbindung jede Portion Speiseeis unbeschädigt aus ihrer Verpackung entnehmbar ist. Diese streifenförmige Verpackung von Portionen Speiseeis ist dann in einem gekühlten Magazin gelagert und darin rollen- oder zickzackförmig magaziniert. Dabei kann die streifenförmige Verpackung mit Soll-Knickstellen versehen sein, um das Rollen oder das Legen in Zickzack zu erleichtern.With a view to solving this problem, portions of ice cream packed in strip-shaped packaging are available. Such a strip-shaped packaging is known per se and is produced from two strip-shaped films provided with formations. In the case of each film, the inside of the formations forms a concave shape without an undercut, and the formations are arranged in rows in the longitudinal direction of the film at a distance from one another and from the edges of the film thereon. The foils are placed on top of one another and connected to one another in such a way that the inner sides of their formations correspond to one another and in pairs each form a closed spherical or tetrahedral cavity. A correspondingly spherical or tetrahedral portion of ice cream is packed in each cavity formed in this way. The connection of the foils to one another is so easy to separate that each portion of ice cream can be removed undamaged from its packaging after the connection has been broken. This strip-shaped packaging of portions of ice cream is then stored in a cooled magazine and is stored in a roll or zigzag form. The strip-shaped packaging can be provided with predetermined kinks in order to facilitate rolling or zigzagging.

Zur Lösung der angegebenen Aufgabe ist eine Vorrichtung der eingangs angegebenen Art gekennzeichnet durch eine Ausbildung des Behälters als Kühlbehälter sowie eine Ausbildung des Ausgabemechanismus zum Zwecke der berührungsfreien Ausgabe einer entnommenen Portion Speiseeis in die Schale, mit einer Ausgabeöffnung und einer darunterliegenden Aufnahme für eine direkt unter der Ausgabeöffnung bereitgestellte Schale, und einer Anordnung eines Paares von Entformungs-Rollen in Nähe der Ausgabeöffnung und im wesentlichen vertikal übereinander zum Aufreissen der streifenförmigen Verpackung bei gleichzeitiger Umlenkung der aus dem Aufreissen resultierenden und von den Entsorgungs-Rollen unter Zug gesetzten verbrauchten Folien, derart, dass eine durch das Aufreissen freigesetzte Portion Speiseeis mit der an der unteren Entformungs-Rolle anliegenden verbrauchten Folie während des Ausgabevorgangs vorrückt, bis sie von dieser Folie herab und dann durch die Ausgabeöffnung fällt, worauf sie in eine direkt darunter bereitgestellte Schale gelangen kann.To achieve the stated object, a device of the type specified at the outset is characterized by an embodiment of the container as a cooling container and an embodiment of the dispensing mechanism for the purpose of non-contact dispensing of a portion of ice cream that has been removed into the bowl a dispensing opening and an underlying receptacle for a tray provided directly under the dispensing opening, and an arrangement of a pair of demoulding rollers in the vicinity of the dispensing opening and essentially vertically one above the other for tearing open the strip-shaped packaging while at the same time redirecting the resulting from the tearing and from the disposal Rolls of used foils placed under tension, such that a portion of ice cream released by the tearing advances with the used foil attached to the lower demoulding roller during the dispensing process until it falls off this foil and then through the dispensing opening, whereupon it falls into a bowl provided directly underneath can get there.

Eine solche Vorrichtung ist insbesondere zum Bezug von Portionen Speiseeis aus Ausgabe-Kühlapparaten oder aus Kühlbuffets für Selbstbedienung geeignet.Such a device is particularly suitable for the purchase of portions of ice cream from output refrigerators or from refrigerated buffets for self-service.

Dabei kann ein umfangreiches Spektrum von Speiseeis-Aromen permanent verfügbar und lebensmitteltechnisch unbedenklich angeboten werden. Je nach Betrieb und Einsatzbereich kann der Kunde selbst oder das Bedienungspersonal die gewünschten Speiseeis-Einheiten ab Ausgabegerät beziehen und damit komplette Eis-Desserts zusammenstellen. Durch die Bereitstellung diverser Zutaten kann sich sogar jedermann leicht seinen eigenen, individuellen "Coupe" komponieren, was nebst einer Entlastung des Personals und des Betriebes auch einen in der eigenen Kreativität begründeten, verkaufsfördernden Lustgewinn für den Konsumenten zur Folge hat.A wide range of ice cream flavors can be permanently available and offered in a food-safe manner. Depending on the operation and area of application, the customer or the operating staff can obtain the desired ice cream units from the dispenser and thus compile complete ice cream desserts. By providing various ingredients, even anyone can easily compose their own, individual "coupe", which, in addition to relieving the strain on staff and the company, also results in a sales-boosting pleasure gain for consumers based on their own creativity.

Die Mittel zum Entsorgen können Mittel zum Flachpressen der aus dem Aufreissen resultierenden verbrauchten Folien und Mittel zum Aufhaspeln der flachgepressten verbrauchten Folien umfassen. Solche Mittel sind zwar aus US-A-3686820 bekannt, jedoch nicht im Zusammenhang mit der erfindungsgemässen Lösung der angegebenen Aufgabe.The disposal means can comprise means for flat pressing the used films resulting from the tearing and means for winding up the flat pressed used films. Such means are known from US-A-3686820, but not in connection with the inventive solution to the stated object.

In einer anderen Variante können die Mittel zum Entsorgen Mittel zum Zerhacken der aus dem Aufreissen resultierenden verbrauchten Folien und Mittel zum Sammeln der zerhackten verbrauchten Folien umfassen. Solche Mittel sind zwar aus US-A-4008657 bekannt, jedoch nicht im Zusammenhang mit der erfindungsgemässen Lösung der angegebenen Aufgabe.In another variant, the means for disposal can include means for chopping up the used films resulting from the tearing and means for collecting the chopped up include used slides. Such agents are known from US-A-4008657, but not in connection with the inventive solution to the stated problem.

Der Kühlbehälter kann eine handelsübliche Tiefkühltruhe sein, auf bzw. an die der Ausgabemechanismus mit der Ausgabeöffnung als Aufbau- bzw. Vorbau-Einheit aufmontiert ist.The cooling container can be a commercially available freezer, onto or onto which the dispensing mechanism with the dispensing opening is mounted as a superstructure or front-end unit.

Der Ausgabemechanismus kann mit einem Geldeinwurf-Automaten zur Sperrung oder Freigabe der Ausgabe von Portionen Speiseeis gekoppelt sein.The dispensing mechanism can be coupled to a cash dispenser to block or release the dispensing of portions of ice cream.

Die erfindungsgemässe Vorrichtung eignet sich für den Einsatz in Ausgabe-Kühlapparaten. Der Konsument kann eine Dessertschale unter die Oeffnung des gewünschten Aromas legen und dann auf die entsprechende Bezugs-Taste drücken. Die Verpackung wird dabei um einen Rapport entnommen und gleichzeitig so umgelenkt und aufgerissen, dass der Inhalt direkt in die darunterliegende Schale fällt. Wenn der Konsument die gewünschten Speiseeis-Aromen bezogen hat, kann er am Dessert-Buffet weitergehen und beispielsweise sein Speiseeis nach Belieben durch Zutaten seiner Wahl (Früchte, Beeren, Biscuits, Rahm usw.) ergänzen.The device according to the invention is suitable for use in output cooling apparatus. The consumer can place a dessert bowl under the opening of the desired aroma and then press the corresponding reference button. The packaging is removed by a repeat and at the same time redirected and torn open so that the content falls directly into the bowl underneath. When the consumer has obtained the desired ice cream flavors, he can continue at the dessert buffet and, for example, supplement his ice cream with ingredients of his choice (fruits, berries, biscuits, cream, etc.).

Mit der erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung wird eine Darreichungsform von Speiseeis ermöglicht, die beliebten Speiseeis-Frischdesserts in vielseitiger, hygienischer und konsumentenfreundlicher Art praktisch überall und jederzeit zum sofortigen Bezug bereitzustellen, ohne dass Bedienungspersonal dazu in Bereitschaft gehalten oder sonstwie beansprucht zu werden braucht. Das Nachmagazinieren kann von ungelernten Hilfskräften besorgt werden, Hygiene-Probleme entstehen auch bei diesem Vorgang nicht, und der Unterhalts- und Reinigungsaufwand am Ausgabemechanismus beschränken sich auf ein Minimum.With the device according to the invention, a dosage form of ice cream is made possible to provide the popular fresh ice cream desserts in a versatile, hygienic and consumer-friendly manner practically anywhere and at any time for immediate reference without the need for operating personnel to be ready or otherwise stressed. Post-magazines can be taken care of by unskilled assistants, hygiene problems do not arise during this process, and the maintenance and cleaning work on the delivery mechanism are kept to a minimum.

Nachstehend werden Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung anhand von schematischen Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

  • Fig. 1 einen schematischen Sagittalschnitt eines Beispiels einer erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung in einem Ausgabe-Kühlapparat mit einer darin angeordneten Verpackung von Portionen Speiseeis, und
  • Fig. 2 eine schematische Detailansicht eines Ausgabemechanismus in der Vorrichtung der Fig. 1.
Exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with the aid of schematic drawings. Show it:
  • Fig. 1 is a schematic sagittal section of an example of a device according to the invention in an output cooling device with packaging of portions of ice cream arranged therein, and
  • FIG. 2 shows a schematic detailed view of a dispensing mechanism in the device of FIG. 1.

Im nachstehenden wird auf beide Figuren 1 und 2 Bezug genommen.In the following, reference is made to both FIGS. 1 and 2.

In einem Fach oder Magazin 7 des Kühlbehälters 8 befindet sich eine mit Portionen Speiseeis 4 bestückte Verpackung 1. Im dargestellten Beispiel ist diese Verpackung 1 zickzackförmig im Magazin 7 abgelegt, in einer Variante könnte sie im Magazin 7 als Rolle abgelegt sein.In a compartment or magazine 7 of the cooling container 8 there is a packaging 1 equipped with portions of ice cream 4. In the example shown, this packaging 1 is stored in a zigzag shape in the magazine 7, in a variant it could be stored in the magazine 7 as a roll.

Die Verpackung 1 umfasst zwei Folien 1b und 1s, die miteinander verbunden sind. Diese Folien sind mit Ausformungen M bzw. K versehen, deren Innenseiten eine konkave Form ohne Hinterschneidung aufweisen und einander so entsprechen, dass sie paarweise jeweils einen geschlossenen Hohlraum H bilden, in dem eine Portion Speiseeis 4 aufgenommen ist.The packaging 1 comprises two films 1b and 1s which are connected to one another. These foils are provided with formations M and K, the inner sides of which have a concave shape without an undercut and correspond to one another in such a way that they each form a closed cavity H in pairs, in which a portion of ice cream 4 is received.

Dabei können die Innenseiten der Ausformungen M bzw. K der Folien 1b und 1s wie dargestellt halbkugelförmig sein oder die Form einer Hälfte eines Tetraeders aufweisen. Dem so gebildeten kugelförmigen bzw. tetraederförmigen Hohlraum H entsprechend, ist darin jeweils eine kugelförmige bzw. tetraederförmige Portion Speiseeis 4 aufgenommen.The inside of the formations M or K of the foils 1b and 1s can be hemispherical as shown or have the shape of a half of a tetrahedron. Corresponding to the spherical or tetrahedral cavity H thus formed, a spherical or tetrahedral portion of ice cream 4 is accommodated therein.

Der Konsument legt eine Dessertschale 14 unter die Oeffnung 13, die beispielsweise einem gewünschten Speiseeis-Aroma entspricht, und betätigt dann eine (nicht dargestellte) Bezugs-Taste. Hierauf wird die Verpackung 1 mittels des Ausgabemechanismus 9 und insbesondere durch den Zug der Entformungs-Rollen 10 um einen Rapport abgezogen, um die streifenförmige Verpackung 1 schrittweise aus dem Magazin 7 zu entnehmen. Der Ausgabemechanismus 9 besteht im wesentlichen aus zwei Entformungs-Rollen 10 mit Ausnehmungen, die den Ausformungen M bzw. K entsprechen, wobei das Zusammenwirken der Ausnehmungen der Entformungs-Rollen 10 mit den Ausformungen der Folien etwa einem Zusammenwirken von Zahnrad und Zahnstange vergleichbar ist.The consumer places a dessert bowl 14 under the opening 13, which corresponds, for example, to a desired ice cream aroma, and then actuates a reference button (not shown). The packaging 1 is then pulled off by a repeat by means of the dispensing mechanism 9 and in particular by pulling the demolding rolls 10 in order to gradually remove the strip-shaped packaging 1 from the magazine 7. The output mechanism 9 consists essentially of two demoulding rollers 10 with recesses which correspond to the formations M and K, the interaction of the recesses of the demolding rolls 10 with the formations of the foils, for example, an interaction of gear and rack is comparable.

Die streifenförmige Verpackung 1 wird zwecks Entnahme einer Portion Speiseeis 4 durch die Umlenkung der Folien 1b und 1s um die Entformungs-Rollen 10 sowie durch den Zug von Entsorgungs-Rollen 11 aufgerissen, derart, dass die Portion Speiseeis 4 direkt in die darunterliegende Dessertschale 14 gelangt. Anschliessend werden die aus dem Aufreissen resultierenden verbrauchten Folien 1b und 1s durch die Entsorgungs-Rollen 11 flachgepresst und auf die Auffangrollen 12 aufgehaspelt.The strip-shaped packaging 1 is torn open in order to remove a portion of ice cream 4 by deflecting the foils 1b and 1s around the demoulding rollers 10 and by pulling disposal rollers 11 in such a way that the portion of ice cream 4 gets directly into the underlying dessert bowl 14 . The used foils 1b and 1s resulting from the tearing are then pressed flat by the disposal rollers 11 and wound onto the collecting rollers 12.

In einer anderen, nicht dargestellten Variante können die Entsorgungsrollen 11 mit Klingen zum Zerhacken der aus dem Aufreissen resultierenden verbrauchten Folien 1b und 1s versehen sein. Anschliessend sind Mittel zum Sammeln der zerhackten verbrauchten Folien 1b und 1s vorgesehen, beispielsweise auswechselbare Abfallbehälter, in welche die zerhackten Folienteile aufgefangen werden.In another variant, not shown, the disposal rollers 11 can be provided with blades for chopping the used foils 1b and 1s resulting from the tearing open. Means for collecting the chopped used foils 1b and 1s are then provided, for example exchangeable waste containers into which the chopped foil parts are collected.

In einer weiteren nicht dargestellten Variante kann der Ausgabemechanismus mit einem Geldeinwurf-Automaten gekoppelt sein. Der Geldeinwurf-Automat sperrt die Ausgabe von Portionen Speiseeis oder gibt sie nach Einwurf einer Münze frei.In a further variant, not shown, the dispensing mechanism can be coupled to an automatic cash dispenser. The cash dispenser blocks the dispensing of portions of ice cream or releases them after inserting a coin.

Im übrigen kann der Ausgabemechanismus mit oder ohne Geldeinwurf-Automaten so vorgesehen werden, dass er manuell betätigbar ist, oder er kann auch mittels Steuerung durch eine Drucktaste von einem elektrischen Motor betätigt werden.Otherwise, the dispensing mechanism can be provided with or without an automatic cash dispenser so that it can be operated manually, or it can also be operated by an electric motor by means of a pushbutton control.

Claims (5)

  1. Device for dispensing portions of ice cream, packed in strips, from their strip-shaped pack, having
    - a container (8) having at least one magazine (7) for strip-shaped packs (1) of portions (4) and
    - a dispensing mechanism (9) having
       means (10) for the step-by-step removal of the strip-shaped packs (1) from the magazine (7),
       means (10, 11) for tearing open the strip-shaped packs (1) for the purpose of removing a portion (4) from its pack, which means comprise at least one release roller (10) and a pair of waste disposal rollers (11), and
       means (12) for disposing of the used films (1b, 1s) resulting from the tearing open,
    characterised by:
    - a configuration of the container (8) as a cooling container and
    - a configuration of the dispensing mechanism (9) for the purpose of the contact-free dispensing of a removed portion of ice cream (4) into a dish (14), having
    - a dispensing opening (13) and a holder situated underneath for the dish (14), which dish is furnished directly below the dispensing opening (13), and
    - an arrangement of a pair of release rollers (10) disposed in the vicinity of the dispensing opening (13) and essentially vertically one above the other for tearing open the strip-shaped pack (1), whilst at the same time deflecting the used films (1b, 1s) resulting from the tearing open and placed under traction by the waste disposal rollers (11) in such a way that a portion of ice cream (4) freed by the tearing open, together with the used film (1b) bearing against the lower release roller (10), advances during the dispensing procedure until it drops down from this film (1b) and then falls through the dispensing opening (13), whereupon it is able to find its way into the dish (14) furnished directly below.
  2. Device according to Claim 1, characterised in that the means for the disposal of waste comprise means (11) for flat-pressing the used films (1b, 1s) resulting from the tearing open and means (12) for reeling up the flat-pressed used films (1b, 1s).
  3. Device according to Claim 1, characterised in that the means for the disposal of waste comprise means for shredding the used films (1b, 1s) resulting from the tearing open and means for collecting the shredded used films (1b, 1s).
  4. Device according to Claim 1, characterised in that the cooling container (8) is a commercially available chest freezer, upon or against which the dispensing mechanism (9) with the dispensing opening (13) is fitted as a top-mounted or front-mounted unit.
  5. Device according to Claim 1, characterised in that the dispensing mechanism is coupled to a coin slot machine for blocking or releasing the dispensing of portions of ice cream.
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