Method and apparatus for eviscerating poultry
US5279517A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA22C21/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus is provided in which an eviscerating means is moved into and out of poultry to be processed. The spine of the poultry extends horizontally and transversely to the direction of conveying the poultry. During the evisceration, the eviscerating means reciprocates horizontally in the direction of the poultry and moves synchronously with the poultry in the direction of conveying during the evisceration.
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