Apparatus and method for cleaning poultry
US8246429B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 25, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23B4/30
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus (10) for washing eviscerated poultry carcasses (12) has a housing (11), a conveyor (15a) for moving the shackled poultry carcasses through the housing. A guide bar (24) tilts the poultry carcasses (12) from a vertical position for spraying by a first set of nozzles (23). The first set of nozzles (23) delivers a cleaning solution (100) at a sufficient flow rate and line pressure, whereby a portion of the cleaning solution (100) is deflected back out the rear opening (12d) of the poultry carcass (12).
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