System and method for preparing crustacean body parts for meat extraction
US10765123B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K26/359
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for preparing a shelled crustacean body part for meat extraction are provided. The method involves capturing an image of said body part, evaluating the thickness of the shell from the image, determining from the thickness evaluation at least one laser parameter for forming a line of weakness within the shell, the line of weakness being dimensioned to facilitate meat extraction, while preserving the sensory characteristics of the meat, and sweeping a laser beam on the body part in accordance with the laser parameter to form the line of weakness within the shell. The method and system provide the advantage of facilitating meat extraction without compromising the quality or commercial value of the meat all while increasing productivity and performance in comparison with completely manual extraction techniques.
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