The present invention relates to a fully automated frozen food dispensing system that combines precision ingredient blending with dynamic viscosity control and clean-in-place functionality. The system comprises a mixing cylinder containing a rotatable auger, a refrigeration system with a compressor in thermal communication with the cylinder, and a blending manifold having multiple ingredient inlets and a blending chamber. A controller includes motor sensor, and pressure sensors to regulate ingredient delivery, monitor auger torque and product temperature, and cycle the refrigeration system to maintain a target viscosity. The system further supports automated portion control, product-specific dispense timing, gas injection, and pasteurization. Cleaning cycles may be initiated without manual disassembly, involving thawing, purging, rinsing, and verification using sensor feedback. Optional connectivity enables cloud-based monitoring, diagnostics, and remote operation. The invention is suitable for commercial, unattended, or kiosk-based frozen food service environments, enabling hygienic, repeatable, and labor-free operation over extended durations.

The present invention relates to a fully automated frozen food dispensing system that combines precision ingredient blending with dynamic viscosity control and clean-in-place functionality. The system comprises a mixing cylinder containing a rotatable auger, a refrigeration system with a compressor in thermal communication with the cylinder, and a blending manifold having multiple ingredient inlets and a blending chamber. A controller includes motor sensor, and pressure sensors to regulate ingredient delivery, monitor auger torque and product temperature, and cycle the refrigeration system to maintain a target viscosity. The system further supports automated portion control, product-specific dispense timing, gas injection, and pasteurization. Cleaning cycles may be initiated without manual disassembly, involving thawing, purging, rinsing, and verification using sensor feedback. Optional connectivity enables cloud-based monitoring, diagnostics, and remote operation. The invention is suitable for commercial, unattended, or kiosk-based frozen food service environments, enabling hygienic, repeatable, and labor-free operation over extended durations.

A feeding screw machine serves for feeding a processing screw machine. The feeding screw machine comprises a housing with at least one housing bore formed therein. An associated screw conveyor shaft is rotatably disposed in the at least one housing bore to convey material in a conveying direction from a supply opening to a feeding opening. An emptying opening is formed in the housing. The emptying opening enables an easy, fast and reliable emptying and cleaning of the feeding screw machine independently of the processing screw machine.

A feeding screw machine serves for feeding a processing screw machine. The feeding screw machine comprises a housing with at least one housing bore formed therein. An associated screw conveyor shaft is rotatably disposed in the at least one housing bore to convey material in a conveying direction from a supply opening to a feeding opening. An emptying opening is formed in the housing. The emptying opening enables an easy, fast and reliable emptying and cleaning of the feeding screw machine independently of the processing screw machine.

The present invention relates to a fully automated frozen food dispensing system that combines precision ingredient blending with dynamic viscosity control and clean-in-place functionality. The system comprises a mixing cylinder containing a rotatable auger, a refrigeration system with a compressor in thermal communication with the cylinder, and a blending manifold having multiple ingredient inlets and a blending chamber. A controller includes motor sensor, and pressure sensors to regulate ingredient delivery, monitor auger torque and product temperature, and cycle the refrigeration system to maintain a target viscosity. The system further supports automated portion control, product-specific dispense timing, gas injection, and pasteurization. Cleaning cycles may be initiated without manual disassembly, involving thawing, purging, rinsing, and verification using sensor feedback. Optional connectivity enables cloud-based monitoring, diagnostics, and remote operation. The invention is suitable for commercial, unattended, or kiosk-based frozen food service environments, enabling hygienic, repeatable, and labor-free operation over extended durations.

The present invention relates to a fully automated frozen food dispensing system that combines precision ingredient blending with dynamic viscosity control and clean-in-place functionality. The system comprises a mixing cylinder containing a rotatable auger, a refrigeration system with a compressor in thermal communication with the cylinder, and a blending manifold having multiple ingredient inlets and a blending chamber. A controller includes motor sensor, and pressure sensors to regulate ingredient delivery, monitor auger torque and product temperature, and cycle the refrigeration system to maintain a target viscosity. The system further supports automated portion control, product-specific dispense timing, gas injection, and pasteurization. Cleaning cycles may be initiated without manual disassembly, involving thawing, purging, rinsing, and verification using sensor feedback. Optional connectivity enables cloud-based monitoring, diagnostics, and remote operation. The invention is suitable for commercial, unattended, or kiosk-based frozen food service environments, enabling hygienic, repeatable, and labor-free operation over extended durations.

A jet device for mixing and dispensing glue. The jet device structurally includes glue feeding modules, a glue mixing module, a glue dispensing module, a cooling module, and a control module, where the at least two glue feeding modules are arranged, are in fluid communication with the glue mixing module through individual glue channels, and are capable of quantitatively conveying two-component glue at a constant pressure; a glue blending cavity and a spiral stirrer are arranged in the glue mixing module, two components of the glue converge in the glue blending cavity and are dynamically stirred and mixed by a stirring paddle, and stirring thrust pushes and guides the mixed glue to flow into the glue dispensing module; and the glue dispensing module drives, through a piezoelectric jet valve, a valve rod to move, to accurately jet the mixed glue.

A jet device for mixing and dispensing glue. The jet device structurally includes glue feeding modules, a glue mixing module, a glue dispensing module, a cooling module, and a control module, where the at least two glue feeding modules are arranged, are in fluid communication with the glue mixing module through individual glue channels, and are capable of quantitatively conveying two-component glue at a constant pressure; a glue blending cavity and a spiral stirrer are arranged in the glue mixing module, two components of the glue converge in the glue blending cavity and are dynamically stirred and mixed by a stirring paddle, and stirring thrust pushes and guides the mixed glue to flow into the glue dispensing module; and the glue dispensing module drives, through a piezoelectric jet valve, a valve rod to move, to accurately jet the mixed glue.

An apparatus for preparing foam or blended media can include a pitcher with a blending mechanism and a blending motor. The blending motor can be configured to actuate the blending mechanism. The pitcher can be configured to receive ingredients therein and the blending mechanism can be configured to blend the ingredients to produce the foam or the blended media. The apparatus can include a base with a rinsing feature configured to spray a liquid into an interior of the pitcher. The apparatus can include one or more pivot arms coupled to the pitcher and the base. The one or more pivot arms can be configured to actuate rotation of the pitcher.

An apparatus for preparing foam or blended media can include a pitcher with a blending mechanism and a blending motor. The blending motor can be configured to actuate the blending mechanism. The pitcher can be configured to receive ingredients therein and the blending mechanism can be configured to blend the ingredients to produce the foam or the blended media. The apparatus can include a base with a rinsing feature configured to spray a liquid into an interior of the pitcher. The apparatus can include one or more pivot arms coupled to the pitcher and the base. The one or more pivot arms can be configured to actuate rotation of the pitcher.