Tool for removal of meat pieces such as tenderloin from a carcass
US10123544B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26B25/002
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a tool for manual or especially automatic removal of tenderloins from half-carcasses of slaughtered animals. The tool comprises a circular knife blade, a blade housing supporting the knife blade, and a movable knife blade protector. The tool is connected to a motor capable of driving the knife blade. A tenderloin is partly cut free with the knife, the knife blade protector is activated to protect the knife blade and the tool is used to pull the tenderloin free from the half-carcass without damaging the tenderloin with the knife. The tool can be arranged on a robot and can be used for automatic removal of tenderloins from half-carcasses at slaughterhouses.
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