Apparatus for retaining poultry
US5299976A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 1993 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA22C21/0046
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for retaining poultry suspended with its legs from a suspension conveyor while submitting the poultry to a processing operation. The apparatus comprises two horizontally spaced apart retaining plates receiving the poultry therebetween. The plates are movable between an upper position for engaging the thighs of the poultry and a lower position for engaging the wings of the poultry. In a preferred embodiment the apparatus comprises a brace applicable between the legs of the poultry and supports applicable underneath the wings of the poultry.
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