Apparatus and method for dispensing frozen confections

By incorporating a support member to restrict base expansion in the dispensing apparatus, the system addresses the issue of container deformation and ensures consistent dispensing of frozen confections, enhancing the reliability and efficiency of the dispensing process.

WO2016188870A1 Publication Date: 2016-12-01UNILEVER PLC +2
6 Cites 0 Cited by

Patent Information

Application Number
PCT/EP2016/061337
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2015-05-27
Filing Date
2016-05-19
Publication Date
2016-12-01

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing systems for dispensing frozen confections, such as soft ice cream, face issues with permanent deformation of containers due to high pressures, leading to inconsistencies in dispensing, especially when using bag-in-bottle type containers where the base expansion is not restricted.

Method used

An apparatus and method that includes a support member to limit or prevent expansion of the receptacle base when pressurized gas is introduced, distributing stress evenly and absorbing it with the chamber wall, thereby reducing deformation and maintaining consistent dispensing.

Benefits of technology

The solution effectively reduces permanent deformation of the container base, ensuring consistent and reliable dispensing of frozen confections by distributing pressure stress and maintaining the structural integrity of the container, even under repeated pressure changes.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

Disclosed is an apparatus (1) for dispensing a frozen confection, the apparatus comprising: a chamber (2) which houses at least one container (3) suitable for containing a frozen confection. The container (3) comprises a product outlet (5) through which the frozen confection can be dispensed; a receptacle comprising a body extending from the product outlet to a base (9); a flexible bag for containing the frozen confection and located inside the receptacle; and a propellant inlet through which pressurized gas can be introduced to a region inside the receptacle and outside of the bag to urge the frozen confection towards the product outlet. A support member (11) is arranged to limit or prevent expansion of the receptacle base when the pressurized gas is introduced therein.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art