Method and apparatus for venting/opening, of poultry
US6328645A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA22C21/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A poultry processing machine is provided which automatically vents and opens the poultry, eviscerates the poultry, displays the poultry for inspection, and either provides a normal or radical clean out procedure to the poultry. When the poultry is being physically processed, it is maintained in a generally stationary position with respect to the surface supporting the poultry processor to provide for uniform positioning of the poultry on the conveyor. Further, the poultry is positioned in a generally horizontal position during the venting and opening, eviscerating and cleaning procedures, to facilitate removing the unwanted materials from the poultry without increasing the risk of contamination. The eviscerating station uses an eviscerating tool which includes an opening sized to receive the viscera package therethrough during the eviscerating process to prevent damage to the viscera package. The clean out station automatically recognizes whether a particular poultry is to receive the normal or radical clean out procedure, thereby reducing processing time.
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