Water jet/abrasive jet cutting head

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1991-09-04

1992-07-28

Little, Willis

Butchering

Carcass subdivision

452155, 452157, 83 53, 83177, A22C 1700, B24C 900

Patent

active

051336871

ABSTRACT:
In the field of automated butchering systems there is a need for cutting implements that do not require frequent maintenance and that are capable of cutting through flesh and bone. The cutting head disclosed herein uses a combination of nozzles and cutting fluids for segmenting an animal carcass. The first nozzle directs a non-abrasive fluid toward the carcass to make the initial cut. A second nozzle directs an abrasive fluid toward the carcass to cut through the bones exposed by the initial cut. A third nozzle may be activated to direct a non-abrasive fluid toward the carcass to cut through any remaining portion of the carcass. The cutting head may also include strategically placed air jets which keep the flesh on either side of the cut separated so that sensors may detect the condition of the carcass while it is being segmented.

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