Method and apparatus for separating the heart and the lungs of a

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1989-09-19

1990-10-30

Little, Willis

17 45, 17 51, A22C 2100

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049659081

ABSTRACT:
A method for separating the heart and the lungs of a heart-lungs package of poultry makes use of the difference in specific weight of the heart and the lungs. When the separated heart and lungs are introduced into a water basin, the lungs will float whereas the hearts will sink. Separately discharging the heart and lungs then is easy for accomplish.
The apparatus for separating the heart and the lungs comprises two cooperating parallel rolls for removing the muscle tissue from the package and a water basin for separating the heart and lungs due to their different specific weights. Separate discharge means are provided for the heart and lungs.

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