Spray nozzle for poultry processing
US6220952A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA22C21/0061
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spray nozzle provides for the efficient washing or rinsing of the eviscerated body cavity of poultry during processing operations. The nozzle is formed monolithically of a single block of material, such as food grade high density polyurethane plastic or other suitable material. The nozzle body has a single axial passage extending from a threaded attachment end to terminate within the body near the opposite distal end. A series of three orifices are provided, with each orifice having an elongate opening. The result is an efficient and thorough wash pattern, with the central orifice producing a liquid stream disposed generally axially relative to the nozzle, and the two lateral passages producing generally circumferentially and upwardly disposed spray patterns to wash down essentially the entire body cavity of the poultry and to reduce rejection of poultry due to residual foreign matter remaining within the cavity after evisceration and washing.
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