Carcass splitting apparatus

Details Carcass splitting apparatus Carcass splitting apparatus

1998-11-13

2000-02-22

Little, Willis

Butchering

Carcass subdivision

Cutting longitudinally through body or body portion

452152, A22B 520

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060274050

ABSTRACT:
A carcass splitting apparatus 10 splits the carcass of an animal suspended by a suspension mechanism from an overhead conveyor. The apparatus includes a frame and a carriage assembly for moving along the frame. A drive mechanism moves the carriage along the frame and a saw is connected to the carriage for general vertical movement to split the carcass. A suspension member pusher is connected to the assembly for controlling movement of the carcass independent of the overhead conveyor. The apparatus includes a plurality of hydraulic cylinders and transducers to monitor the locations of the various components of the carcass splitting apparatus.

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