Automatic wrapping machine and methods of use for soft items

Abstract

The disclosure is directed to automatic wrapping machines and in particular the disclosure is directed to a machine for wrapping soft enrobed food items with discrete wrapping sheets.

Description

BACKGROUND

[0001] This disclosure is directed to automatic wrapping machines and in particular the disclosure is directed to a machine for wrapping soft enrobed food items with discrete wrapping sheets.

[0002] Some food items, such as coated marshmallow treats (a.k.a. Malomars, Mohrenkopf, Schokokuss, Krembo) can be comprised of a baked cookie base on which, (optionally flavored) marshmallow is deposited and is finally enrobed with a very thin chocolate.

[0003] Typically, the treat has a round nose bullet shape and is very sensitive to handling, Moreover, due to the sensitivity of the treats, most packaging methods are manual, which can be labor intensive, relatively slow and may have a large footprint.

[0004] In those treats that are individually wrapped with foil, a step whereby the individual items are loaded onto a turntable mold is done manually.

[0005] Consequently, there is a need for an effective, efficient, low-cost automatic machine that overcomes the deficiencies of the prior art.S...

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Embodiment Construction

[0013]In several embodiments, provided herein are machines and methods for wrapping soft enrobed food items with discrete wrapping sheets.

[0014]A more complete understanding of the components, processes, and devices disclosed herein can be obtained by reference to the accompanying drawings. These figures (also referred to herein as “FIG.”) are merely schematic representations based on convenience and the ease of demonstrating the present disclosure, and are, therefore, not intended to indicate relative size and dimensions of the devices or components thereof and / or to define or limit the scope of the exemplary embodiments. Although specific terms are used in the following description for the sake of clarity, these terms are intended to refer only to the particular structure of the embodiments selected for illustration in the drawings, and are not intended to define or limit the scope of the disclosure. In the drawings and the following description below, it is to be understood that ...

BACKGROUND

[0001] This disclosure is directed to automatic wrapping machines and in particular the disclosure is directed to a machine for wrapping soft enrobed food items with discrete wrapping sheets.

[0002] Some food items, such as coated marshmallow treats (a.k.a. Malomars, Mohrenkopf, Schokokuss, Krembo) can be comprised of a baked cookie base on which, (optionally flavored) marshmallow is deposited and is finally enrobed with a very thin chocolate.

[0003] Typically, the treat has a round nose bullet shape and is very sensitive to handling, Moreover, due to the sensitivity of the treats, most packaging methods are manual, which can be labor intensive, relatively slow and may have a large footprint.

[0004] In those treats that are individually wrapped with foil, a step whereby the individual items are loaded onto a turntable mold is done manually.

[0005] Consequently, there is a need for an effective, efficient, low-cost automatic machine that overcomes the deficiencies of the prior art.S...

Examples

Embodiment Construction

[0013]In several embodiments, provided herein are machines and methods for wrapping soft enrobed food items with discrete wrapping sheets.

[0014]A more complete understanding of the components, processes, and devices disclosed herein can be obtained by reference to the accompanying drawings. These figures (also referred to herein as “FIG.”) are merely schematic representations based on convenience and the ease of demonstrating the present disclosure, and are, therefore, not intended to indicate relative size and dimensions of the devices or components thereof and / or to define or limit the scope of the exemplary embodiments. Although specific terms are used in the following description for the sake of clarity, these terms are intended to refer only to the particular structure of the embodiments selected for illustration in the drawings, and are not intended to define or limit the scope of the disclosure. In the drawings and the following description below, it is to be understood that ...

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