Method and a machine for removing from their molds moldings of confectionery masses which have been formed into chocolate centers, bars or other single or continuous moldings

A machine for molding confectionery masses into chocolate centers, bars, or other continuous or separate moldings, comprising:

• a molding cylinder provided with molding recesses in its circumferential surface;
• a suction belt disposed below and partially enclosing said molding cylinder, for removal of formed parts from the molding recesses of the molding cylinder;
• a single intake cylinder disposed immediately adjacent to said molding cylinder, said intake cylinder having a larger diameter than said molding cylinder, said intake cylinder being operable to press the mass into the molding recesses of the molding cylinder;
• feed hopper means, disposed above said intake cylinder and said molding cylinder, for directing feed onto said intake cylinder and onto said molding cylinder upstream of said intake cylinder;
• drive means operable to cause rotation of said molding cylinder and said intake cylinder and to dirve said suction belt;
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• control means operable to control the rotation velocities of said molding cylinder and said intake cylinder.