Crustacean butchering apparatus
US12150456B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2023 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA22C29/023
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A crustacean butchering apparatus is disclosed. The crustacean butchering apparatus may include at least one carapace grip sized to secure a carapace of a crustacean to a conveyor. When activated, the conveyor carries the crustacean secured by the carapace grip in a machine direction along a processing path. A plurality of tools may be placed along the processing path for butchering the crustacean. Optionally, a claw removing tool may be positioned along the processing path. When activated, the claw removing tool separates at least one claw of the crustacean from the carapace of the crustacean. Optionally, a tail removing tool may be positioned along the processing path. When activated, the tail removing tool may separate a tail of the crustacean from the carapace of the crustacean.
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