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Apparatus and method for filleting beheaded and eviscerated fish

US8814637B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2011
Grant dateAug 26, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA22C25/16
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus for filleting decapitated and gutted fish, comprising a cutting unit for filleting the fish, wherein the cutting unit has at least one pair of circular blades, and an endlessly rotating transport conveyor with at least one saddle-shaped supporting body for receiving the fish and conveying them in the direction of transport T through the cutting unit tail first, which is distinguished in that the two circular blades of a pair of circular blades are driven in opposite directions. Furthermore the invention relates to a corresponding method.

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