Method and apparatus for filleting the breast piece of slaughtered poultry
US5643074A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA22C21/003
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for filleting the breast piece of slaughtered poultry including at least the sternum and the wishbone defined by both clavicles, wherein the breast piece is supported and the breast flesh is cut loose from the sternum and the wishbone by means of cutting means. Prior to cutting loose the breast flesh, the wishbone is pressed inwardly as seen relative to the breast piece. Further, the invention relates to an apparatus for carrying out the method having a pressure means movable to and fro which in an operative position can engage the wishbone in order to press it inwardly relative to the breast piece.
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