Poultry oil sac removal method and apparatus

Details Poultry oil sac removal method and apparatus Poultry oil sac removal method and apparatus

1981-07-16

1985-08-06

Abercrombie, Willie G.

17 11, A22C 2100

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045326762

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for use in performing processing operations on birds supported by individual shackles in a head lowermost position and moving along a line in a processing operation. The apparatus includes adjustable frame support having drive means adapted to be selectively adjusted into and out of engagement with the moving processing line whereby adjustment into operable engagement with the moving processing line will effect a timed driving movement of the frame supported processing mechanism. The apparatus includes guide means supported in engagement with the bird supporting shackles and operable for movement between one adjusted position whereby the shackle supported birds are guided for movement along a path of engagement with the frame supported processing mechanism and a second adjusted position whereby the shackle supported birds are guided for movement along a path out of engagement with the processing mechanism. Over-center linkage adjustment means is operatively connected to the adjustable drive means and the adjustable guide means for simultaneously moving the drive means and guide means between the adjusted positions. The processing mechanism includes a number of modules supported and moved along the frame means by endless support chains and wherein each module includes apparatus for performing an oil sac removing operation and means for performing a neck breaking position. The frame support means includes cam track means and the processing modules include cam follower means supported for engagement with the cam track means in response to movement of the modules and wherein the cam track means will effect operation of the processing mechanisms in a timed relationship with a module engaged moving birds.

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