Marel Meat B.V.

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1.

Overhang rail transport system

      
Application Number 18265782
Grant Number 11950602
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-15
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Grant Date 2024-04-09
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Meerdink, Jan
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes
  • Ebergen, Adriaan
  • Kranenbarg, Ronald
  • Janssen, Cornelis Joannes
  • Albers, Bastiaan Martinus Cornelis

Abstract

A system and a method for automatic transfer of a carcass or carcass parts suspended from a first carrier to being suspended from a second carrier where at least one of the carriers is tilted at least during a part of the transfer. The carcass parts may be a half carcass that may have been eviscerated and cleaned. The first carrier may be an industry standard gambrel or a single carrier, for example a Euro Hook or a modified Euro Hook. The second carrier may be a single carrier, for example a Euro Hook, or a modified Euro Hook carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22C 17/00 - Other devices for processing meat or bones
  • A22B 7/00 - Slaughterhouse arrangements

2.

Food processing system for processing carcass parts

      
Application Number 18265808
Grant Number 12178215
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-15
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Grant Date 2024-12-31
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Meerdink, Jan
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes
  • Van Den Hurk, Frans

Abstract

A food processing system and a method, includes: an overhang rail system having a plurality of spaced apart shackles designed for carrying carcass parts such that the carcass parts are at least partly freely hanging, a re-positioning apparatus having an engagement structure selectively moveable by a moving mechanism, and at least one food processing device for performing at least one food processing step on the carcass parts while the carcass parts are conveyed past the at least one food processing device. The plurality of spaced apart shackles and the engagement structure move in a synchronized manner. The engagement structure is configured to engage the carcass parts at a position different from the carrying position of the shackle and adjusting the angular position relative to a vertical axis from an initial angular position to a pre-defined angular processing position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22B 7/00 - Slaughterhouse arrangements
  • A22B 5/00 - Accessories for use during or after slaughtering

3.

Skinning device for removing skin from an animal carcass when conveyed by a conveyor means

      
Application Number 18253654
Grant Number 12193448
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-25
First Publication Date 2024-01-04
Grant Date 2025-01-14
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Meerdink, Jan Johannes
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes
  • Van Happen, Frank

Abstract

A system and a method are provided for deskinning and/or defatting animal carcass while being conveyed by an overhang rails system carrying the carcass. The method includes: sensing, by a sensing device, an incoming animal carcass, using the resulting sensing data from the sensing device by a control unit in controlling a movement of a first device while deskinning and/or defatting the carcass by the first device. The controlled movement includes: setting the first device to an initial angular position and engaging the skin and/or fat of the incoming animal carcass at an engaging position; moving the first device in a movement direction including a movement direction perpendicular to the conveying direction along the animal carcass while following an outer profile of the surface of the carcass and simultaneously adapting the angular position of the first device to the shape of the carcass for partial removal of skin or fat.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22B 5/00 - Accessories for use during or after slaughtering
  • A22B 5/16 - Skinning instruments or knives
  • A22C 15/00 - Apparatus for hanging-up meat or sausages
  • A22C 17/12 - Apparatus for cutting-off rind

4.

Method and system for deboning of a carcass leg part of a four-legged slaughter animal, for removing meat from a bone of the carcass leg part

      
Application Number 18021478
Grant Number 12070040
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-16
First Publication Date 2023-10-19
Grant Date 2024-08-27
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Van Happen, Frank
  • Meerdink, Jan
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes

Abstract

A method and system of removing meat from a bone of a carcass leg part, includes the subsequent steps of: a) holding, by a support device, of the leg part, b) moving a meat removing device: into a pre-cut, c) then away from the support device along the bone to a first end position so that meat is removed from the bone, d) then away from the bone, forcing meat away from the bone and severing further meat from the bone, e) then towards the support device, f) and then towards the bone, g) and then again away from the support device along the bone to a second end position distanced further from the support device than the first end position so that further meat is removed from the bone.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22C 17/00 - Other devices for processing meat or bones
  • A22C 17/02 - Apparatus for holding meat or bones while cutting

5.

Cutting system for cutting carcass parts while the carcass parts are carried by carriers connected to and moved by an overhang transport system

      
Application Number 17928909
Grant Number 11998019
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-08
First Publication Date 2023-07-20
Grant Date 2024-06-04
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Meerdink, Jan
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes
  • Janssen, Cornelis Joannes
  • Albers, Bastiaan Martinus Cornelis
  • Madsen, Heinz
  • Tiggeloven, Leonardus Jozephus Antonius
  • Koster, Niels Antonio William

Abstract

A cutting system is provided for cutting carcass parts while the carcass parts are carried by carriers connected to and moved by an overhang transport system. A detection device is provided for determining a cutting position of an incoming carcass part. At least one cutting device having an upwardly and downwardly facing surface structure is provided and a moving mechanism is mechanically connected to the at least one cutting device for controlling the position of the at least one cutting device on the basis of the determined cutting position. A carcass displacement device is arranged to initiate displacement of the carcass part away from the at least one cutting position while the carcass part or a resulting sub-part carried by a carrier and is located between the upstream cutting edge and the downstream edge.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22B 5/00 - Accessories for use during or after slaughtering
  • A22C 15/00 - Apparatus for hanging-up meat or sausages
  • A22C 17/02 - Apparatus for holding meat or bones while cutting

6.

System and a method for processing a carcass leg part

      
Application Number 18008300
Grant Number 11766048
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-08
First Publication Date 2023-06-22
Grant Date 2023-09-26
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Janssen, Cornelis Joannes
  • Stoots, Dennis
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a system and method for processing a carcass leg part comprising a holding section at or near a foot portion. The system comprises a loading station comprising a first conveying device having a supporting surface for supporting and transporting the carcass part towards a loading zone and comprising a positioning device having a first positioning element arranged to be moved along with the carcass part while supported on the supporting surface, configured for positioning the holding section with respect to the supporting surface. The system further comprises a second conveying device comprising a plurality of carriers which are movable through the loading zone. The system is configured such that in the loading zone a carcass part is transferred from the supporting surface to a carrier at the holding section of the carcass part, in an automated manner in use.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22C 15/00 - Apparatus for hanging-up meat or sausages
  • A22C 17/00 - Other devices for processing meat or bones

7.

A FOOD PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING CARCASS PARTS

      
Document Number 03201503
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-15
Open to Public Date 2022-06-23
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Meerdink, Jan
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes
  • Van Den Hurk, Frans

Abstract

This invention relates to a food processing system and a method, comprising: an overhang rail system comprising plurality of spaced apart shackles designed for carrying carcass parts such that the carcass parts are at least partly freely hanging, a re-positioning apparatus comprising an engagement structure selectively moveable by a moving mechanism, and at least one food processing device for performing at least one food processing step on the carcass parts while the carcass parts are conveyed past the at least one food processing device, wherein the plurality of spaced apart shackles and the engagement structure move in a synchronized manner, wherein the engagement structure is configured to engage the carcass parts at a position different from the carrying position of the shackle and adjusting the angular position relative to a vertical axis from an initial angular position to a pre-defined angular processing position, The pre-defined angular processing position may be optimized to the food processing step when the food processing step is carried out.

IPC Classes  ?

8.

A FOOD PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING CARCASS PARTS

      
Application Number NL2021050764
Publication Number 2022/131913
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-15
Publication Date 2022-06-23
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Meerdink, Jan
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes
  • Van Den Hurk, Frans

Abstract

This invention relates to a food processing system and a method, comprising: • an overhang rail system comprising plurality of spaced apart shackles designed for carrying carcass parts such that the carcass parts are at least partly freely hanging, • a re-positioning apparatus comprising an engagement structure selectively moveable by a moving mechanism, and • at least one food processing device for performing at least one food processing step on the carcass parts while the carcass parts are conveyed past the at least one food processing device, wherein the plurality of spaced apart shackles and the engagement structure move in a synchronized manner, wherein the engagement structure is configured to engage the carcass parts at a position different from the carrying position of the shackle and adjusting the angular position relative to a vertical axis from an initial angular position to a pre-defined angular processing position, The pre-defined angular processing position may be optimized to the food processing step when the food processing step is carried out.

IPC Classes  ?

9.

OVERHANG RAIL TRANSPORT SYSTEM.

      
Document Number 03201483
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-15
Open to Public Date 2022-06-23
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Meerdink, Jan
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes
  • Ebergen, Adriaan
  • Kranenbarg, Ronald
  • Janssen, Cornelis Joannes
  • Albers, Bastiaan Martinus Cornelis

Abstract

A system and a method for automatic transfer of a carcass or carcass parts suspended from a first carrier to being suspended from a second carrier where at least one of the carriers is tilted at least during a part of the transfer. The carcass parts may be a half carcass that may have been eviscerated and cleaned. The first carrier may be an industry standard gambrel or a single carrier, for example a Euro Hook or a modified Euro Hook. The second carrier may be a single carrier, for example a Euro Hook, or a modified Euro Hook carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22B 7/00 - Slaughterhouse arrangements
  • B65G 47/61 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices to or from conveyors of the suspended, e.g. trolley, type for articles

10.

OVERHANG RAIL TRANSPORT SYSTEM.

      
Application Number NL2021050765
Publication Number 2022/131914
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-15
Publication Date 2022-06-23
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Meerdink, Jan
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes
  • Ebergen, Adriaan
  • Kranenbarg, Ronald
  • Janssen, Cornelis Joannes
  • Albers, Bastiaan Martinus Cornelis

Abstract

A system and a method for automatic transfer of a carcass or carcass parts suspended from a first carrier to being suspended from a second carrier where at least one of the carriers is tilted at least during a part of the transfer. The carcass parts may be a half carcass that may have been eviscerated and cleaned. The first carrier may be an industry standard gambrel or a single carrier, for example a Euro Hook or a modified Euro Hook. The second carrier may be a single carrier, for example a Euro Hook, or a modified Euro Hook carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22B 7/00 - Slaughterhouse arrangements
  • B65G 47/61 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices to or from conveyors of the suspended, e.g. trolley, type for articles

11.

A SKINNING DEVICE FOR REMOVING SKIN FROM AN ANIMAL CARCASS WHEN CONVEYED BY A CONVEYOR MEANS

      
Application Number EP2021083044
Publication Number 2022/112443
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-25
Publication Date 2022-06-02
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Meerdink, Jan, Johannes
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus, Theodorus, Henricus, Johannes
  • Van Happen, Frank

Abstract

This invention relates to a system and a method for deskinning and/or defatting animal carcass while being conveyed by an overhang rails system comprising multiple of shackles carrying the carcass, the method comprising: - sensing, by a sensing device, an incoming animal carcass, - using the resulting sensing data from the sensing device by a control unit as a controlling data in controlling a movement of a first device while deskinning and/or defatting the carcass by the first device, where the controlled movement comprises: - setting the first device to an initial angular position and engaging the skin and/or fat of the incoming animal carcass at an engaging position, moving the first device in a movement direction including a movement direction perpendicular to the conveying direction along the animal carcass while following an outer profile of the surface of the carcass and simultaneously adapting the angular position of the first device to the shape of the carcass so as to ensure a partial removal of the skin and/or fat.

IPC Classes  ?

12.

A SKINNING DEVICE FOR REMOVING SKIN FROM AN ANIMAL CARCASS WHEN CONVEYED BY A CONVEYOR MEANS

      
Document Number 03202395
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-25
Open to Public Date 2022-06-02
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Meerdink, Jan Johannes
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes
  • Van Happen, Frank

Abstract

This invention relates to a system and a method for deskinning and/or defatting animal carcass while being conveyed by an overhang rails system comprising multiple of shackles carrying the carcass, the method comprising: - sensing, by a sensing device, an incoming animal carcass, - using the resulting sensing data from the sensing device by a control unit as a controlling data in controlling a movement of a first device while deskinning and/or defatting the carcass by the first device, where the controlled movement comprises: - setting the first device to an initial angular position and engaging the skin and/or fat of the incoming animal carcass at an engaging position, moving the first device in a movement direction including a movement direction perpendicular to the conveying direction along the animal carcass while following an outer profile of the surface of the carcass and simultaneously adapting the angular position of the first device to the shape of the carcass so as to ensure a partial removal of the skin and/or fat.

IPC Classes  ?

13.

Method and an apparatus for processing a half pig carcass part hanging from a carrier

      
Application Number 17605484
Grant Number 11388905
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-01
First Publication Date 2022-05-12
Grant Date 2022-07-19
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Meerdink, Jan Johannes
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes
  • Ebergen, Adriaan
  • Kranenbarg, Ronald

Abstract

A system and a method for separating a middle portion of a half pig carcass, hanging from an overhead conveyor in a carrier, by cutting between the hip bone and the chine bone (backbone) and optionally between the tail bone and the hip bone, the cut causing a middle portion of the half pig carcass part to be partly separated from the remaining half pig carcass part via gravity. Further cutting the connection between the middle part of the half pig carcass part along a curve along the muscle defining the ham cut to separate the middle portion from the rest of the half pig carcass part causing the ham part of the half pig carcass part to remain hanging in the carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22B 5/00 - Accessories for use during or after slaughtering

14.

Overhang rail transport system

      
Application Number 17605444
Grant Number 11477988
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-01
First Publication Date 2022-05-12
Grant Date 2022-10-25
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Meerdink, Jan Johannes
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes
  • Ebergen, Adriaan
  • Kranenbarg, Ronald

Abstract

A system and a method for automatic transfer of carcass parts suspended from a first carrier to being suspended from a second carrier. The carcass parts may be a half carcass that may have been eviscerated and cleaned. The first carrier may be an industry standard gambrel or a single carrier or a Marel DeboFlex carrier, for example a Euro Carrier. The second carrier may be a single carrier, for example a Euro Carrier, or a Marel DeboFlex carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 47/53 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices between conveyors which cross one another
  • B65G 47/52 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices
  • A22B 7/00 - Slaughterhouse arrangements
  • B65G 17/48 - Controlling attitudes of load-carriers during movement

15.

Cutting fore end from hanging half pig carcass

      
Application Number 17605529
Grant Number 11612166
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-01
First Publication Date 2022-05-12
Grant Date 2023-03-28
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Meerdink, Jan Johannes
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes
  • Ebergen, Adriaan
  • Kranenbarg, Ronald

Abstract

A system and a method for separating a fore end of a half pig carcass by making a first cut between ribs three and four up to the shoulder blade followed by a second cut through the rest of the carcass. The first cut is made using a regular knife blade, the second cut is made using a scissor blade.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22C 17/00 - Other devices for processing meat or bones

16.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DEBONING OF A CARCASS LEG PART OF A FOUR LEGGED SLAUGHTER ANIMAL, FOR REMOVING MEAT FROM A BONE OF THE CARCASS LEG PART

      
Document Number 03189736
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-16
Open to Public Date 2022-03-03
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Van Happen, Frank
  • Meerdink, Jan
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes

Abstract

A method and system of removing meat from a bone of a carcass leg part, comprising the subsequent steps of: a) holding, by a support device, of the leg part, b) moving a meat removing device: into a pre-cut, c) then away from the support device along the bone to a first end position so that meat is removed from the bone, d) then away from the bone, forcing meat away from the bone and severing further meat from the bone, e) then towards the support device, f) and then towards the bone, g) and then again away from the support device along the bone to a second end position distanced further from the support device than the first end position so that further meat is removed from the bone.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22B 5/00 - Accessories for use during or after slaughtering
  • A22C 17/00 - Other devices for processing meat or bones

17.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DEBONING OF A CARCASS LEG PART OF A FOUR LEGGED SLAUGHTER ANIMAL, FOR REMOVING MEAT FROM A BONE OF THE CARCASS LEG PART

      
Application Number EP2021072733
Publication Number 2022/043114
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-16
Publication Date 2022-03-03
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Van Happen, Frank
  • Meerdink, Jan
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes

Abstract

A method and system of removing meat from a bone of a carcass leg part, comprising the subsequent steps of: a) holding, by a support device, of the leg part, b) moving a meat removing device: into a pre-cut, c) then away from the support device along the bone to a first end position so that meat is removed from the bone, d) then away from the bone, forcing meat away from the bone and severing further meat from the bone, e) then towards the support device, f) and then towards the bone, g) and then again away from the support device along the bone to a second end position distanced further from the support device than the first end position so that further meat is removed from the bone.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22B 5/00 - Accessories for use during or after slaughtering
  • A22C 17/00 - Other devices for processing meat or bones

18.

A SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR PROCESSING A CARCASS LEG PART

      
Application Number EP2021065341
Publication Number 2021/254837
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-08
Publication Date 2021-12-23
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Janssen, Cornelis Joannes
  • Stoots, Dennis
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a system and method for processing a carcass leg part comprising a holding section at or near a foot portion. The system comprises a loading station comprising a first conveying device having a supporting surface for supporting and transporting the carcass part towards a loading zone and comprising a positioning device having a first positioning element arranged to be moved along with the carcass part while supported on the supporting surface, configured for positioning the holding section with respect to the supporting surface. The system further comprises a second conveying device comprising a plurality of carriers which are movable through the loading zone. The system is configured such that in the loading zone a carcass part is transferred from the supporting surface to a carrier at the holding section of the carcass part, in an automated manner in use.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22C 15/00 - Apparatus for hanging-up meat or sausages
  • A22C 17/00 - Other devices for processing meat or bones

19.

A SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR PROCESSING A CARCASS LEG PART

      
Document Number 03180486
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-08
Open to Public Date 2021-12-23
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Janssen, Cornelis Joannes
  • Stoots, Dennis
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a system and method for processing a carcass leg part comprising a holding section at or near a foot portion. The system comprises a loading station comprising a first conveying device having a supporting surface for supporting and transporting the carcass part towards a loading zone and comprising a positioning device having a first positioning element arranged to be moved along with the carcass part while supported on the supporting surface, configured for positioning the holding section with respect to the supporting surface. The system further comprises a second conveying device comprising a plurality of carriers which are movable through the loading zone. The system is configured such that in the loading zone a carcass part is transferred from the supporting surface to a carrier at the holding section of the carcass part, in an automated manner in use.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22C 15/00 - Apparatus for hanging-up meat or sausages
  • A22C 17/00 - Other devices for processing meat or bones

20.

A CUTTING SYSTEM FOR CUTTING CARCASS PARTS WHILE THE CARCASS PARTS ARE CARRIED BY CARRIERS CONNECTED TO AND MOVED BY AN OVERHANG TRANSPORT SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2021065334
Publication Number 2021/250023
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-08
Publication Date 2021-12-16
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Meerdink, Jan
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus, Theodorus, Henricus, Johannes
  • Janssen, Cornelis, Joannes
  • Albers, Bastiaan, Martinus, Cornelis
  • Madsen, Heinz
  • Tiggeloven, Leonardus, Jozephus, Antonius
  • Koster, Niels, Antonio, William

Abstract

This invention related to a cutting system (100) for cutting carcass parts (112) while the carcass parts are carried by carriers (108) connected to and moved (111) by an overhang transport system (107). A detection device (101) is provided for determining a cutting position (105a) of an incoming carcass part. At least one cutting device (103) having an upwardly and downwardly facing surface structure is provided and a moving mechanism (104) mechanically connected to the at least one cutting device for controlling the position of the at least one cutting device on the basis of the determined cutting position, and a carcass displacement device arranged to initiate displacement of the carcass part away from the at least one cutting position while the carcass part or a resulting sub-part carried by a carrier is located between the upstream cutting edge and the downstream edge.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22B 5/00 - Accessories for use during or after slaughtering
  • A22B 5/20 - Splitting instruments

21.

A CUTTING SYSTEM FOR CUTTING CARCASS PARTS WHILE THE CARCASS PARTS ARE CARRIED BY CARRIERS CONNECTED TO AND MOVED BY AN OVERHANG TRANSPORT SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03183140
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-08
Open to Public Date 2021-12-16
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Meerdink, Jan
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes
  • Janssen, Cornelis Joannes
  • Albers, Bastiaan Martinus Cornelis
  • Madsen, Heinz
  • Tiggeloven, Leonardus Jozephus Antonius
  • Koster, Niels Antonio William

Abstract

This invention related to a cutting system (100) for cutting carcass parts (112) while the carcass parts are carried by carriers (108) connected to and moved (111) by an overhang transport system (107). A detection device (101) is provided for determining a cutting position (105a) of an incoming carcass part. At least one cutting device (103) having an upwardly and downwardly facing surface structure is provided and a moving mechanism (104) mechanically connected to the at least one cutting device for controlling the position of the at least one cutting device on the basis of the determined cutting position, and a carcass displacement device arranged to initiate displacement of the carcass part away from the at least one cutting position while the carcass part or a resulting sub-part carried by a carrier is located between the upstream cutting edge and the downstream edge.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22B 5/00 - Accessories for use during or after slaughtering
  • A22B 5/20 - Splitting instruments

22.

Separating device for separating a first and a second bone or cartilage parts from each other

      
Application Number 16963915
Grant Number 11213035
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-30
First Publication Date 2021-02-11
Grant Date 2022-01-04
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Janssen, Cornelis Joannes
  • Meerdink, Jan

Abstract

A separating device for separating first and second bones or cartilage parts comprises a first structure with a first elongated member and a stationary engaging member at one end of the first elongated member; a second structure with a second elongated member and a separation member at one end of the second elongated member; a moving device for moving the second structure relative to the stationary engaging member from a contracted position to a closed position. An angular position of the first and the second structures are adjusted, so the subsequent movement of the separation member towards the closing position intersects a separation area between the first and second bones or cartilage parts causing an immediate separation between the first and second bones or cartilage parts.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22B 5/00 - Accessories for use during or after slaughtering

23.

Food singulator apparatus

      
Application Number 16768265
Grant Number 10940602
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-05
First Publication Date 2020-11-26
Grant Date 2021-03-09
Owner
  • MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
  • MAREL A/S (Denmark)
Inventor
  • Van Happen, Frank-Willem Johan Martin
  • Hundtofte, Niels
  • Jensen, Lars Riis

Abstract

A food singulator apparatus is configured to generate a sequence of spaced apart food slices from a food product conveyed by a conveyor apparatus. The apparatus includes an engagement member for engaging with a front side of the food product and temporarily halt the food product while cutting by a cutting device a front food slice of the food product, and a takeaway device for downwardly sliding the front food slice from the remaining part of the food product and slide it downwards and under the takeaway device where the food slice is subsequently received as an individual food slice.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B26D 7/32 - Means for performing other operations combined with cutting for conveying or stacking cut product

24.

CUTTING FORE END FROM HANGING HALF PIG CARCASS

      
Document Number 03138223
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-01
Open to Public Date 2020-11-12
Grant Date 2023-04-04
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Meerdink, Jan Johannes
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes
  • Ebergen, Adriaan
  • Kranenbarg, Ronald

Abstract

A system and a method for separating a fore end of a half pig carcass by making a first cut between ribs three and four up to the shoulder blade followed by a second cut through the rest of the carcass. The first cut is made using a regular knife blade, the second cut is made using a scissor blade.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22B 5/00 - Accessories for use during or after slaughtering
  • A22B 5/20 - Splitting instruments
  • A22B 7/00 - Slaughterhouse arrangements
  • A22C 17/00 - Other devices for processing meat or bones
  • A22C 17/02 - Apparatus for holding meat or bones while cutting

25.

OVERHANG RAIL TRANSPORT SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2020062201
Publication Number 2020/225152
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-01
Publication Date 2020-11-12
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Meerdink, Jan, Johannes
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus, Theodorus, Henricus, Johannes
  • Ebergen, Adriaan
  • Kranenbarg, Ronald

Abstract

A system and a method for automatic transfer of carcass parts suspended from a first carrier to being suspended from a second carrier. The carcass parts may be a half carcass that may have been eviscerated and cleaned. The first carrier may be an industry standard gambrel or a single carrier or a Marel DeboFlex carrier, for example a Euro Carrier. The second carrier may be a single carrier, for example a Euro Carrier, or a Marel DeboFlex carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22B 7/00 - Slaughterhouse arrangements
  • B65G 47/52 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices

26.

A METHOD AND AN APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING A HALF PIG CARCASS PART HANGING FROM A CARRIER

      
Application Number EP2020062202
Publication Number 2020/225153
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-01
Publication Date 2020-11-12
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Meerdink, Jan, Johannes
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus,theodorus,henricus,johannes
  • Ebergen, Adriaan
  • Kranenbarg, Ronald

Abstract

A system and a method for separating a middle portion of a half pig carcass, hanging from an overhead conveyor in a carrier, by cutting between the hip bone and the chine bone (backbone) and optionally between the tail bone and the hip bone, the cut causing a middle portion of the half pig carcass part to be partly separated from the remaining half pig carcass part via gravity. Further cutting the connection between the middle part of the half pig carcass part along a curve along the muscle defining the ham cut to separate the middle portion from the rest of the half pig carcass part causing the ham part of the half pig carcass part to remain hanging in the carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22B 5/00 - Accessories for use during or after slaughtering
  • A22B 5/20 - Splitting instruments

27.

OVERHANG RAIL TRANSPORT SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03138213
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-01
Open to Public Date 2020-11-12
Grant Date 2023-02-14
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Meerdink, Jan Johannes
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes
  • Ebergen, Adriaan
  • Kranenbarg, Ronald

Abstract

A system and a method for automatic transfer of carcass parts suspended from a first carrier to being suspended from a second carrier. The carcass parts may be a half carcass that may have been eviscerated and cleaned. The first carrier may be an industry standard gambrel or a single carrier or a Marel DeboFlex carrier, for example a Euro Carrier. The second carrier may be a single carrier, for example a Euro Carrier, or a Marel DeboFlex carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22B 7/00 - Slaughterhouse arrangements
  • B65G 47/52 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices

28.

A METHOD AND AN APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING A HALF PIG CARCASS PART HANGING FROM A CARRIER

      
Document Number 03138216
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-01
Open to Public Date 2020-11-12
Grant Date 2023-02-14
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Meerdink, Jan Johannes
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes
  • Ebergen, Adriaan
  • Kranenbarg, Ronald

Abstract

A system and a method for separating a middle portion of a half pig carcass, hanging from an overhead conveyor in a carrier, by cutting between the hip bone and the chine bone (backbone) and optionally between the tail bone and the hip bone, the cut causing a middle portion of the half pig carcass part to be partly separated from the remaining half pig carcass part via gravity. Further cutting the connection between the middle part of the half pig carcass part along a curve along the muscle defining the ham cut to separate the middle portion from the rest of the half pig carcass part causing the ham part of the half pig carcass part to remain hanging in the carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22B 5/00 - Accessories for use during or after slaughtering
  • A22B 5/20 - Splitting instruments

29.

CUTTING FORE END FROM HANGING HALF PIG CARCASS

      
Application Number EP2020062203
Publication Number 2020/225154
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-01
Publication Date 2020-11-12
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Meerdink, Jan, Johannes
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus, Theodorus, Henricus, Johannes
  • Ebergen, Adriaan
  • Kranenbarg, Ronald

Abstract

A system and a method for separating a fore end of a half pig carcass by making a first cut between ribs three and four up to the shoulder blade followed by a second cut through the rest of the carcass. The first cut is made using a regular knife blade, the second cut is made using a scissor blade.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22B 5/00 - Accessories for use during or after slaughtering
  • A22B 5/20 - Splitting instruments

30.

A SEPARATING DEVICE FOR SEPARATING A FIRST AND A SECOND BONE OR CARTILAGE PARTS FROM EACH OTHER

      
Application Number EP2019052237
Publication Number 2019/149746
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-30
Publication Date 2019-08-08
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Janssen, Cornelis Joannes
  • Meerdink, Jan

Abstract

This invention relates to a separating device (100) for separating a first and a second bone or cartilage parts from each other, comprising: a first structure (101) comprising a first elongated member (102) and a stationary engaging member (103) at one end of the first elongated member; a second structure (104) comprising a second elongated member (105) and a separation member (106, 107) at one end of the second elongated member; a moving device (108) for moving the second structure relative to the stationary engaging member from a contracted position, where the separation member is in a contracted position in relation to the stationary engaging member, to a closed position, where the separation member and the stationary engaging member converge, where during use the stationary engaging member is placed in an initial position behind the connection between the first and a second bone or cartilage parts while the separation member is in a contracted position, and where the angular position of the first and the second structures is adjusted such that the subsequent movement of the separation member towards the closing position intersects a separation area between the first and the second bone or cartilage parts causing an immediate separation between the first and the second bone or cartilage parts.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B26B 7/00 - Hand knives with reciprocating motor-driven blades
  • A22B 5/00 - Accessories for use during or after slaughtering

31.

A FOOD SINGULATOR APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR GENERATING A SEQUENCE

      
Application Number EP2018083659
Publication Number 2019/110666
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-05
Publication Date 2019-06-13
Owner
  • MAREL A/S (Denmark)
  • MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Van Happen, Frank-Willem, Johan, Martin
  • Hundtofte, Niels
  • Jensen, Lars, Riis

Abstract

This invention relates to a food singulator apparatus (100) configured to generate a sequence of spaced apart food slices (106) from a food product (103) conveyed by a conveyor apparatus (108, 109), comprising: • a halting mechanism (101) for engaging with a front side of the food product and temporarily halt the food product while cutting by a cutting device (105) a front food slice (106) of the food product, and • a take away device (102) for downwardly sliding the front food slice from the remaining part of the food product and slide it downwards and under the take away device where the food slice is subsequently received as an individual food slice.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B26D 7/32 - Means for performing other operations combined with cutting for conveying or stacking cut product

32.

System for automatically loosening or removing shoulder blades from shoulders of carcasses

      
Application Number 15748789
Grant Number 10278401
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-07-13
First Publication Date 2019-01-10
Grant Date 2019-05-07
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Van Der Leest, Johannes Cornelius Antonius Maria
  • Stoots, Dennis Antoon Johan
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes

Abstract

A system and a method for automatically loosening or removing shoulder blades from shoulders of animal carcasses includes a holding means operably connected to transport means, and is provided for securing a shoulder selected from the shoulders at the leg portion and transporting the shoulder in a transport direction. A separator means is provided including an elongated separation section arranged to abut the shoulder blade as the shoulder blade is transported past the elongated separation section. The elongated separation section is positioned at an angle relative to the transport direction of the shoulder such that an increasing pulling force is obtained onto the shoulder blade until the shoulder blade is either loosened or separated from the shoulder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22B 5/00 - Accessories for use during or after slaughtering

33.

AN APPARATUS FOR INSERTING FOOD PRODUCTS INTO TRAYS

      
Application Number EP2017054589
Publication Number 2017/148910
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-02-28
Publication Date 2017-09-08
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus, Theodorus, Henricus, Johannes
  • Willems, Sjaak
  • Van Happen, Frank

Abstract

This invention relates to an apparatus (100) for inserting food products (103) into trays, comprising: an infeed conveyor (101) configured to convey food products from an infeed position (113) to a free end (105) of the infeed conveyor; means (115) for detecting positions of the food products on the infeed conveyor, a tray feeding conveyor (102) configured to convey empty trays (104) to a tray filling position (117) where food products are released from the free-end of the infeed conveyor and into the trays, means (116) for detecting positions of empty trays on the tray feeding conveyor, wherein the apparatus further comprises: a moving means (118) configured to adjust the position of the free end of the infeed conveyor, and a control unit for controlling the moving means where the controlling includes utilizing the detected positions of the food products and the detected positions of the empty trays as operation parameters in dynamically adjusting the position of the free end when releasing the food products from the releasing end of the infeed conveyor and into the trays.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22C 17/00 - Other devices for processing meat or bones
  • B65B 5/00 - Packaging individual articles in containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans, jars
  • B65B 5/04 - Packaging single articles

34.

AN APPARATUS FOR INSERTING FOOD PRODUCTS INTO TRAYS

      
Document Number 03015429
Status Pending
Filing Date 2017-02-28
Open to Public Date 2017-09-08
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes
  • Willems, Sjaak
  • Van Happen, Frank

Abstract

This invention relates to an apparatus (100) for inserting food products (103) into trays by use of an infeed conveyor (101) and a tray feeding conveyor (102). Moving means (118) is configured to adjust the position of a free end of the infeed conveyor, and a control unit (111) utilizes detected positions of the food products and detected positions of the empty trays as operation parameters in adjusting the position of the free end.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22C 17/00 - Other devices for processing meat or bones
  • B65B 5/00 - Packaging individual articles in containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans, jars
  • B65B 5/04 - Packaging single articles

35.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY LOOSENING OR REMOVING SHOULDER BLADES FROM SHOULDER OF CARCASSES

      
Document Number 02994037
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-07-13
Open to Public Date 2017-02-02
Grant Date 2021-12-28
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Van Der Leest, Johannes Cornelis Antonius Maria
  • Stoots, Dennis Antoon Johan
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes

Abstract

This invention is a system and a method for automatically loosening or removing shoulder blades from shoulders of animal carcasses. A holding means operably connected to transport means, is provided for securing a shoulder selected from the shoulders at the leg portion and transporting the shoulder in a transport direction, and a separator means is provided including an elongated separation section arranged to abut the shoulder blade as the shoulder blade is transported past the elongated separation section, the elongated separation section being positioned at an angle relative to the transport direction of the shoulder such that an increasing pulling force is obtained onto the shoulder blade until the shoulder blade is either loosened or separated from the shoulder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22B 5/00 - Accessories for use during or after slaughtering

36.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY LOOSENING OR REMOVING SHOULDER BLADES FROM SHOULDERS OF CARCASSES

      
Application Number EP2016066646
Publication Number 2017/016874
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-07-13
Publication Date 2017-02-02
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Van Der Leest, Johannes Cornelis Antonius Maria
  • Stoots, Dennis Antoon Johan
  • Van Der Steen, Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes

Abstract

This invention is a system and a method for automatically loosening or removing shoulder blades from shoulders of animal carcasses. A holding means operably connected to transport means, is provided for securing a shoulder selected from the shoulders at the leg portion and transporting the shoulder in a transport direction, and a separator means is provided including an elongated separation section arranged to abut the shoulder blade as the shoulder blade is transported past the elongated separation section, the elongated separation section being positioned at an angle relative to the transport direction of the shoulder such that an increasing pulling force is obtained onto the shoulder blade until the shoulder blade is either loosened or separated from the shoulder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22B 5/00 - Accessories for use during or after slaughtering

37.

Method and device for subjecting co-extruded food products to an airflow in two phases

      
Application Number 14702092
Grant Number 11470873
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-05-01
First Publication Date 2015-08-20
Grant Date 2022-10-18
Owner MAREL MEAT B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Bontjer, Marcus Bernhard Hubert
  • Meggelaars, Sigebertus Johannes Jacobus Jozef
  • Thoonsen, Paulus Johanus Maria
  • Van Den Berg, Kasper Willem

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for manufacturing co-extruded food products, comprising the processing steps of: A) co-extruding an elongate dough strand and a casing enclosing the elongate dough strand to form a non-coagulated food product, B) bringing the casing into contact with a salt solution, and C) dividing the encased elongate food strand into individual products, whereafter the co-extruded food products are subjected to an airflow. The invention also relates to a device for manufacturing co-extruded food products.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23P 30/20 - Extruding
  • A23P 30/25 - Co-extrusion of different foodstuffs
  • A22C 11/00 - Sausage-making
  • A23B 4/005 - Preserving by heating
  • A23B 4/048 - SmokingSmoking devices with addition of chemicals other than natural smoke
  • A23L 3/42 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by drying or kilning; Subsequent reconstitution with addition of chemicals before or during drying
  • A23L 13/00 - Meat productsMeat mealPreparation or treatment thereof