Method and apparatus for removing meat from crustacean legs
US10321694B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA22C29/025
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for removing meat from crustacean legs includes a conveyor, and a plurality of leg meat extraction rollers. The conveyor has a plurality of leg slots arranged in a machine direction, each leg slot extending laterally in a cross-machine direction. The leg meat extraction rollers are positioned adjacent the conveyor laterally outwardly of the leg slots and oriented to receive crustacean legs moved laterally outwardly from the leg slots.
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