Systems and methods for conveying, anesthetizing, and killing poultry

    公开(公告)号:US11666058B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-06

    申请号:US16906837

    申请日:2020-06-19

    CPC classification number: A22B1/00 A22B3/005 A22B3/086 A22B7/001

    Abstract: In accordance with example embodiments, a system may include a supply unit, a first transfer unit, a second transfer unit, and a gas chamber. In example embodiments, the supply unit may include a plurality of compartments and each compartment may have a moving device configured to move contents of the compartment from a first end of the compartment to a second end of the compartment. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may include a second moving device. In example embodiments, the second transfer unit may include a third moving device. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may be configured to receive contents from each compartment of the supply unit and move the contents to the second transfer unit, and the third moving device may be configured to move the contents to the gas chamber.

    DEVICE, ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD FOR STUNNING POULTRY

    公开(公告)号:US20180160689A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-14

    申请号:US15747744

    申请日:2015-07-31

    CPC classification number: A22B3/086 A22B3/005

    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus, designed and configured for stunning live poultry animals which are intended for slaughter and are located in containers, by means of a gas mixture comprising a stunning gas, which apparatus comprises a stunning chamber having at least two stunning zones, an introduction station, arranged on the inlet side of the stunning chamber, for the or each container containing live poultry animals and a discharge station, arranged on the outlet side of the stunning chamber, for the or each container containing stunned poultry animals, at least one transport conveyor for transporting the or each container in the transport direction T through the stunning zones from the introduction station to the discharge station, as well as means for delivering the gas mixture into the stunning zones of the stunning chamber, which apparatus is characterised in that the means for delivering the gas mixture comprises at least one injection pipe which is designed and configured to be movable relative to the container for detachable connection to the or each container and for detachment therefrom, in such a manner that each container can be filled with the gas mixture when it is in the state of detachable connection to the or each injection pipe. The invention relates further to an arrangement comprising such an apparatus and at least one container, and to a corresponding method.

    Poultry neck breaker machine and method for breaking the neck of poultry
    4.
    发明授权
    Poultry neck breaker machine and method for breaking the neck of poultry 有权
    家禽颈部破碎机及破碎家禽颈部的方法

    公开(公告)号:US09138008B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-22

    申请号:US14643270

    申请日:2015-03-10

    Abstract: Poultry neck breaker machine for poultry suspended by the legs in a conveyor line, comprising a movable breaker device for imparting a breaking force to the poultry's neck, and comprising an anvil to provide support to the poultry's neck during operation of the movable breaker device, wherein the anvil is arranged for introduction into a poultry cavity through the poultry's vent. The invention also relates to a method for breaking a poultry's neck while the poultry is suspended by the legs in a conveyor line, wherein a breaking force is imparted to the poultry's neck while the poultry's neck is supported, wherein the poultry's neck is supported from within the poultry.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在输送线路中由腿部悬挂的家禽的家禽颈部破碎机,包括用于向家禽颈部施加断裂力的活动断路器装置,并且包括在活动断路器装置的操作期间向家禽颈部提供支撑的砧座破碎机,其中 砧座被安排通过家禽排气口引入家禽腔。 本发明还涉及一种用于在家禽由输送线悬挂家禽的情况下破碎家禽颈部的方法,其中在家禽颈部被支撑时向家禽的颈部施加破坏力,其中家禽的颈部从内部支撑 家禽。

    Carbon dioxide based method and system for the humane mass culling of poultry and sterilization of rearing sheds
    5.
    发明授权
    Carbon dioxide based method and system for the humane mass culling of poultry and sterilization of rearing sheds 有权
    基于二氧化碳的家禽人体质量宰杀方法和系统,饲养棚灭菌

    公开(公告)号:US09131704B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-15

    申请号:US14407222

    申请日:2013-06-11

    Applicant: Tim Wigfall

    Inventor: Tim Wigfall

    CPC classification number: A22B3/005 A22B3/086 B05B15/55 G01N33/0036

    Abstract: A method for humanely killing animals (2), particularly birds, includes spraying liquid CO2 into a holding site (10) housing said animals so that said CO2 is evaporated and said animals (2) are exposed to an atmosphere (3) in their holding site (10) containing gaseous CO2, asphyxiating the animals (2) by exposing them to said atmosphere (3), and discharging a mixture of a purge gas (P) and at least one sterilizing agent (A) into the holding site. A related system (1) for humanely killing animals (2), particularly birds, is also provided.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于人为地杀死动物(2)的方法,特别是鸟类,包括将液体CO 2喷射到容纳所述动物的保持位置(10)中,使得所述CO 2蒸发并且所述动物(2)暴露于气氛(3) (10),通过将动物(2)暴露于所述气氛(3),将吹扫气体(P)和至少一种灭菌剂(A)的混合物排出到所述保持部位,窒息动物(2)。 还提供了一个人道杀害动物(2)的相关系统(1),特别是鸟类。

    METHOD AND INSTALLATION FOR HANDLING POULTRY
    6.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND INSTALLATION FOR HANDLING POULTRY 有权
    处理方法和安装

    公开(公告)号:US20140315475A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-23

    申请号:US14357922

    申请日:2012-11-12

    Applicant: TOPKIP B.V.

    CPC classification number: A22B7/001 A22B3/086 A22C21/0053

    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for handling poultry, such as chicken, turkey, geese, duck and quail, comprising the steps of (i) taking the poultry; (ii) placing the poultry in a confinement such that the poultry legs extend from the confinement; and (iii) coupling the poultry legs to handling means, and to an installation for handling poultry, such as chicken, turkey, duck and quail, comprising means for taking the poultry and placing the poultry in a confinement such that the poultry legs extend from the confinement; and means for coupling the poultry legs to handling means.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及鸡,火鸡,鹅,鸭,鹌鹑等家禽的处理方法,其特征在于,包括以下步骤:(i)携带家禽; (ii)将家禽放置在禁区内,使家禽腿从限制区延伸; 和(iii)将家禽腿连接到处理装置,以及用于处理鸡,火鸡,鸭和鹌鹑等家禽的装置,包括将家禽取出并将家禽放置在限制内的装置,使得家禽腿从 限制; 以及用于将家禽腿连接到处理装置的装置。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING LIVE CARGO SUCH AS POULTRY WITH GAS
    7.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING LIVE CARGO SUCH AS POULTRY WITH GAS 审中-公开
    用于处理实际货物的系统和方法,如气体作为管道

    公开(公告)号:US20140087643A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-27

    申请号:US14091671

    申请日:2013-11-27

    CPC classification number: A22B3/005 A22B1/00 A22B3/00 A22B3/08 A22B3/086

    Abstract: Animals such as poultry are stunned while still caged and on a vehicle or stationary platform prior to processing the animal by isolating the atmosphere surrounding the animal, adjusting the composition of the isolated atmosphere by introducing a gaseous mixture that brings the animal to the desired state, and evacuating or exhausting the gaseous mixture.

    Abstract translation: 通过分离动物周围的气氛,通过引入使动物达到所需状态的气体混合物来调节分离的气氛的组成,在动物处理之前,动物如禽类被保持笼罩,并且在车辆或固定平台上震动, 并抽空或排出气体混合物。

    Apparatus and method for stunning poultry
    9.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for stunning poultry 有权
    家禽惊人装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US07846012B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-07

    申请号:US11956510

    申请日:2007-12-14

    Inventor: Hendricus Koops

    CPC classification number: A22B3/06 A22B3/086

    Abstract: An apparatus for stunning poultry is provided, comprising a power source, a first electrode connected to a first pole of the power source for engaging the head of the poultry and a second electrode connected to the opposite pole of the power source for externally engaging a groin area, except any part of a vent, of the poultry.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于惊人家禽的装置,包括电源,连接到电源的第一极的第一电极,用于接合家禽的头部,以及连接到电源的相对极的第二电极,用于外部接合腹股沟 区域,除了通风口的任何部分,家禽。

    Stunning animals such as poultry with gas
    10.
    发明授权
    Stunning animals such as poultry with gas 有权
    令人惊叹的动物,如带有气体的家禽

    公开(公告)号:US07794310B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-14

    申请号:US11230547

    申请日:2005-09-21

    Applicant: Gary Dee Lang

    Inventor: Gary Dee Lang

    CPC classification number: A22B1/00 A22B3/00 A22B3/005 A22B3/086

    Abstract: Animals such as poultry are stunned while still caged and on the vehicle that carries them to a processing plant, by exposing the animal to an atmosphere of gradually lessening oxygen content.

    Abstract translation: 动物如家禽在被笼罩的情况下和通过将动物暴露于逐渐减少氧气含量的气氛中将其携带到加工厂的车辆上震惊。

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