METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING SKIN FROM ANIMAL PARTS

    公开(公告)号:US20230165262A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-01

    申请号:US18102806

    申请日:2023-01-30

    申请人: Foodmate US, Inc.

    IPC分类号: A22C21/00

    摘要: A method of mechanically removing skin from animal parts that have a bone part extending therein, including moving the animal parts, suspended on shackles depending from an overhead conveyor, along a path of travel and cutting the part to separate the skin therefrom. The part moves into a skinning station in which the part is urged into engagement with skinning rolls. The skinning rolls are rotated and engage and draw the skin of the part therebetween. The skin is progressively pulled downwardly and away from underlying meat of the animal part as the part moves forwardly along its path of travel.

    SEPARATION TOOL
    3.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170112151A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-04-27

    申请号:US15333020

    申请日:2016-10-24

    IPC分类号: A22C21/00

    摘要: An apparatus and method for processing a poultry carcass includes a first assembly with parallel guide plates opposite a second assembly with parallel guide plates. The assemblies include a cutting element presenting an edge extending beyond a bottom edge of the guide plates. A bracket secures the cutting element to the guide plate allowing adjustment of the cutting edge. The carcass is advanced into engagement with the apparatus whereby the cutting edges cut the connective tissue between the leg and back. A bracket leading edge prevents tissue from being driven between the cutting element and guide plate. The cutting edge can extend further from the bottom edge of the guide plates at the heel than at the point. Manual processing of the carcass includes: cutting tissue between the leg and back; and separating the leg from the back wherein muscle tissue connecting the leg and the back remain intact.

    AUTOMATED POULTRY HANGING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    4.
    发明申请
    AUTOMATED POULTRY HANGING SYSTEM AND METHOD 审中-公开
    自动化系统与方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160338367A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-24

    申请号:US15224597

    申请日:2016-07-31

    IPC分类号: A22C21/00

    摘要: This invention relates to automated systems and methods for hanging live poultry for further processing. The system has an alignment conveyor, an alignment stunner, a hanging box, a vacuum system and a shackle. The alignment conveyor conveys poultry from an input point to the alignment stunner. The alignment stunner urges the poultry to move to a desired position on the alignment conveyor and stuns the poultry. The hanging box grasps the stunned poultry and places the poultry into the shackle for further processing. A computer and at least one sensor control operation of the system so that human intervention is minimized

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及用于悬挂活禽用于进一步加工的自动化系统和方法。 该系统具有定位输送机,对准搅拌器,悬挂箱,真空系统和卸扣。 定位输送机将家禽从输入点传送到对准震动器。 对准眩晕者敦促家禽移动到对准输送机上的所需位置,并扼杀家禽。 吊盒抓住窒息的家禽,将家禽放入钩子进一步处理。 计算机和系统的至少一个传感器控制操作,使得人为干预最小化

    Meat processing equipment having improved yieldable arresting means
    5.
    发明授权
    Meat processing equipment having improved yieldable arresting means 有权
    肉类加工设备具有改进的可屈服止动装置

    公开(公告)号:US09351499B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-31

    申请号:US14725986

    申请日:2015-05-29

    申请人: Foodmate B.V.

    摘要: Meat processing equipment is disclosed that includes a first element having a first face; a second element having a second face. The first and second faces extend parallel to one another and define a common plane between the first and second faces. The first and second elements are relatively movable with respect to one another. Yieldable arresting features are included for yieldably arresting the first and second elements in at least one predetermined position of relative movement, the yieldable arresting features include cooperating first and second permanent magnets, associated with at least one of the first and second elements.

    摘要翻译: 公开了包括具有第一面的第一元件的肉类加工设备; 具有第二面的第二元件。 第一和第二面彼此平行地延伸并且在第一和第二面之间限定公共平面。 第一和第二元件可相对于彼此相对移动。 包括可屈服的止动特征,用于在相对运动的至少一个预定位置中可靠地阻止第一和第二元件,可屈服的止动特征包括与第一和第二元件中的至少一个相关联的协作的第一和第二永磁体。

    METHOD AND AN APPARATUS FOR SUSPENDING BIRDS FROM AN OVERHEAD CONVEYOR
    6.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND AN APPARATUS FOR SUSPENDING BIRDS FROM AN OVERHEAD CONVEYOR 有权
    方法和装置,用于悬挂输送机

    公开(公告)号:US20150245628A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-03

    申请号:US14428250

    申请日:2013-09-12

    发明人: Bent Østergaard

    IPC分类号: A22C21/00

    CPC分类号: A22C21/0053 A22C21/0007

    摘要: A method for suspending birds from an overhead conveyor, comprises the following sequence of steps: A) each bird is arranged in a holder with its legs and/or feet projecting from a first opening therein and its neck at a neck end, B) orientation of the feet is determined, C) the bird is rotated about an axis of rotation extending between the first opening and the neck end until a predetermined orientation of the legs and/or feet is reached, and D) the feet or legs of the bird are arranged in a shackle on the conveyor. The rotation may be achieved either by rotation the holder or by rotating the bird in the holder. In an apparatus according to the invention a monitoring station and a rotation station is provided for performing steps B) and C). The holders are preferably open-ended with a second opening at the neck end.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于从顶部输送机悬挂鸟的方法,包括以下步骤:A)每只鸟被布置在保持器中,其腿和/或脚从其中的第一开口突出,并且其颈部在颈端,B)取向 确定所述脚部,C)所述鸟类围绕围绕所述第一开口和所述颈部端部延伸的旋转轴线旋转,直到达到所述腿部和/或脚部的预定取向,并且D)所述鸟的脚或腿部 被布置在传送带上的钩环中。 旋转可以通过旋转保持器或通过在支架中旋转鸟来实现。 在根据本发明的设备中,提供监视站和旋转站用于执行步骤B)和C)。 保持器优选为开口端,在颈端具有第二开口。

    Removable break-away shackle assembly
    7.
    发明授权
    Removable break-away shackle assembly 有权
    可拆卸脱钩组件

    公开(公告)号:US09049870B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-09

    申请号:US14490294

    申请日:2014-09-18

    IPC分类号: A22C21/00 A22C15/00

    CPC分类号: A22C21/0007 A22C15/003

    摘要: A removable break-away shackle assembly for suspending an animal carcass during processing includes a shackle connected to a drop rod, where the drop rod is connected to a conveyor system. The drop rod includes an elongated body with a connector at one end. The shackle includes bendable opposing arms forming a widenable gap. The shackle is separable from the drop rod by passing the drop rod through the widenable gap causing the arms to bend and the gap to widen, or by passing the widenable gap across a depression in the drop rod.

    摘要翻译: 用于在处理过程中悬挂动物屠体的可移除的脱离钩环组件包括连接到下落杆的卸扣,其中下落杆连接到输送系统。 落杆包括在一端具有连接器的细长主体。 该钩环包括形成可扩展间隙的可弯曲的相对臂。 通过使落杆穿过可扩宽的间隙,钩环可以与液滴棒分离,导致臂弯曲并且间隙变宽,或者通过使可扩宽的间隙穿过落杆中的凹陷。

    Multiple-bird poultry shackle and related methods
    8.
    发明授权
    Multiple-bird poultry shackle and related methods 有权
    多鸟禽排骨及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US08864557B1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-21

    申请号:US14175831

    申请日:2014-02-07

    申请人: Perdue Foods LLC

    IPC分类号: A22C25/08 A22C21/00

    CPC分类号: A22C21/0007 A22C21/0053

    摘要: A multi-bird poultry shackle includes a stanchion having a connection point adapted to couple to a conveyor; a first shackle coupled to the stanchion, the first shackle having a first pair of leg loops adapted to hold the legs of a first bird, and a second pair of leg loops adapted to hold the legs of a second bird; a second shackle coupled to the stanchion below the first shackle, the second shackle having a third pair of leg loops adapted to hold the legs of a third bird, and a fourth pair of leg loops adapted to hold the legs of a fourth bird; and a third shackle coupled to the stanchion below the second shackle, the third shackle having a fifth pair of leg loops adapted to hold the legs of a fifth bird, and a sixth pair of leg loops adapted to hold the legs of a sixth bird. A method of conveying poultry carcasses is also described.

    摘要翻译: 多鸟家禽钩环包括具有适于联接到输送机的连接点的支柱; 第一钩环耦合到支柱,第一钩环具有适于保持第一鸟的腿的第一对腿环和适于保持第二鸟的腿的第二对腿环; 第二卸扣,其联接到第一卸扣下方的支柱,第二钩环具有适于保持第三鸟的腿的第三对腿环,以及适于保持第四鸟的腿的第四对腿环; 以及第三卸扣,其联接到所述第二钩环下方的所述支柱,所述第三钩环具有适于保持第五鸟的腿的第五对腿环和适于保持第六鸟的腿的第六对腿环。 还描述了传送家禽屠体的方法。

    Device for removing material from feet of poultry
    9.
    发明授权
    Device for removing material from feet of poultry 有权
    用于从家禽脚移除材料的装置

    公开(公告)号:US08827775B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-09

    申请号:US13281581

    申请日:2011-10-26

    IPC分类号: A22B7/00 A22C21/00

    摘要: A device is disclosed for removing lesion material from poultry feet including a frame defining an input zone, a cleaning zone, and an output zone. A conveyor moves poultry feet sequentially through the input zone, the cleaning zone, and the output zone, the conveyor configured for holding the poultry feet in a cleaning position. At least one spray head is located in the cleaning zone for spraying the poultry feet while held by the conveyor in the cleaning position to remove the lesion material.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于从家禽脚移除损伤物质的装置,包括限定输入区域,清洁区域和输出区域的框架。 输送机将家禽脚顺序地移动通过输入区域,清洁区域和输出区域,输送机构造成将家禽脚保持在清洁位置。 至少一个喷头位于清洁区域中,用于在由输送机保持在清洁位置的同时喷洒家禽脚以去除病变材料。

    Rotatable article support for a conveyor
    10.
    发明授权
    Rotatable article support for a conveyor 有权
    用于输送机的可旋转物品支撑

    公开(公告)号:US08789684B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-29

    申请号:US13655951

    申请日:2012-10-19

    申请人: Foodmate B.V.

    IPC分类号: B65G15/58

    摘要: An article support is disclosed for movement by a conveyor along a conveying path that has treatment units and turning stations there along. The article support includes a carriage for engagement by a conveyor, and a holder for supporting an article that is rotatably mounted to the carriage. A turning gear is associated with the holder to enable rotation of a supported article about a vertical axis with respect to the carriage. Rotation is effected in response to the article support being moved past a turning station along a conveying path. Indexing arrangements are further operatively arranged between the turning gear and the carriage for indexing at least a first and a second position of incremental rotation. The indexing arrangements include first and second pairs of confronting magnetic elements. The magnetic elements are each positioned in accordance with the relevant first and second incremental rotational positions. The article support in particular is useful as a rotatable hanger assembly for food processing equipment, such as poultry and fowl processing lines.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种物品支撑件,用于通过输送机沿着具有处理单元和转运站的输送路径的运动。 物品支撑件包括用于由输送机接合的托架和用于支撑可旋转地安装到托架上的物品的保持器。 转动齿轮与保持器相关联,以使得支撑制品相对于托架绕垂直轴线旋转。 响应于物品支撑沿着输送路径移动经过转动站而进行旋转。 转位装置进一步可操作地布置在转动齿轮和滑架之间,用于分度至少第一和第二位置的增量旋转。 分度排列包括第一和第二对相对的磁性元件。 磁性元件各自根据相关的第一和第二增量旋转位置定位。 特别是用于食品加工设备(如家禽和家禽加工线)的旋转衣架组件,特别适用于物品支撑。