Apparatus and method for cutting meat

Details Apparatus and method for cutting meat Apparatus and method for cutting meat

1990-07-03

1991-08-06

Schmidt, Frederick R.

Butchering

Carcass subdivision

Automatic control

452160, 452153, 99537, A22C 300

Patent

active

050373498

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an apparatus and method of cutting meat. The apparatus and method is particularly directed to separating a backbone portion from a rib portion of a piece of meat. The apparatus is comprised of a vertical orientation unit for vertically orienting the piece of meat. The orientation unit includes a longitudinal receiving channel having a generally horizontal top surface, the surface having a slot. The width of the slot accommodates the rib portion but not the backbone portion so that the backbone portion is held above the orientation unit. A moving unit is provided and is adapted to contact the backbone portion for moving the piece of meat horizontally in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the channel. A cutting unit is provided which includes a saw blade, a portion of which is oriented horizontally, wherein the cutting unit horizontally cuts the rib portion from the backbone portion.

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