Apparatus for filleting the breast piece of slaughtered poultry
US5827116A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA22C21/003
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for filleting the breast piece of slaughtered poultry includes a device for supporting and conveying the breast piece in a conveying direction along a conveying path. A device is included for cutting the breast meat loose from the breast piece from the sternum and wishbone of the breast piece. The cutting device includes a substantially v-shaped device which is driven synchronously with the breast piece along at least a portion of the conveying path. The v-shaped device engages the breast piece and separates the breast meat adjacent the wishbone.
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