A motor system can be provided for a tank for mixing and chilling ice cream.
The
motor system includes a variable speed motor having a speed control. The speed
control can be utilized to operate the motor in a forward or reversed speed or
across a spectrum of more than two forward speeds. The motor can drive an auger.
The auger can be operated in reverse to add semi-solid or solid inclusions to ice
cream mix. The inclusions can be added through an aperture at the output of the
tank. Appropriate time for discharge can be determined by time, temperature, or amperage.