Method and apparatus for separating the heart and the lungs of a heart-lungs package of poultry
US4965908A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 1989 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA22C21/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for separating the heart and the lungs of a heart-lungs package of poultry makes use of the difference in specific weight of the heart and the lungs. When the separated heart and lungs are introduced into a water basin, the lungs will float whereas the hearts will sink. Separately discharging the heart and lungs then is easy for accomplish. The apparatus for separating the heart and the lungs comprises two cooperating parallel rolls for removing the muscle tissue from the package and a water basin for separating the heart and lungs due to their different specific weights. Separate discharge means are provided for the heart and lungs.
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