Apparatus for automatically removing a tail from poultry

Details Apparatus for automatically removing a tail from poultry Apparatus for automatically removing a tail from poultry

2006-10-03

2006-10-03

Price, Thomas (Department: 3643)

Butchering

Carcass subdivision

Extremity remover

Reexamination Certificate

active

07115030

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to an apparatus for automatically removing a tail from poultry. An overhead conveyor moves the poultry or part of a bird suspended by the legs, and a guiding device is disposed underneath the overhead conveyor for supporting and guiding the poultry. A cutting device is functionally disposed behind a lead element for the poultry and which is part of the guiding device. The overhead conveyor is designed to convey the poultry with the back facing forward while the guiding device supports and guides the poultry substantially at the side of the back. The cutting device is disposed in or under an effective supporting surface of the guiding device.

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