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Loin back-rib auto-saw

US9687006B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2009
Grant dateJun 27, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA22C17/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rib saw is provided. The saw includes a saw blade, a first rail, a second rail, a sticker chain assembly, a plurality of actuators and a main controller. The first and second rails are configured to guide a shell bone to the saw blade. The sticker chain assembly is configured to move the shell bone along the first and second rails. The plurality of actuators are coupled to move the first and second rails in relation to each other. Moreover, the main controller is configured to control the plurality of actuators to dynamically move the first and second rails while the shell bone is being moved along the first and second rails to achieve a desired rib rack cut with the saw blade.

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