Transfer device for candy or confectionery

A device for transferring candy articles from a feed location to an exit location spaced apart therefrom, comprising:

• at least one conveyor having candy article transporters;
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• ejection means positioned between the feed location and the exit location for removing the candy articles from the candy article transporters upstream from the exit location in case of a defect at the device.

A conveyor for conveying candy articles in series from a feed location to a discharge location, the conveyor comprising:

• a series of candy article transporters that are moved according to a circulation, wherein the candy article transporters are movable between an open position, enabling receipt or release of a candy article, and a confining position, in which the candy article is held for conveying the candy article;
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• an opener which is selectively operable for consecutively bringing the candy article transporters in the open position for removal of the candy articles when required and otherwise allowing the candy article transporters to remain in the confining position.

A device for transferring lollipops from a feed location to an exit location spaced apart therefrom, comprising:

• at least one conveyor having lollipop holders for conveying single lollipops in series;
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• a selectively operable opener, positioned between the feed location and the exit location for opening the lollipop holders upstream from the exit location to remove the lollipops therefrom.