Abrégé

The present invention relates to an apparatus for grading and batching of food parts (304) with a scale unit adapted to determine the weights of each food part (304) with a first predetermined precision, a plurality of batch bins (340) adapted to receive a set of selected food parts (304), a weighing station (302, 500) adapted to weigh food parts (304), which have not yet been transferred into said batch bins (340), with a second predetermined precision being greater than the first predetermined precision and to associate each of the determined weights with the corresponding food part (304), a plurality of controllable second transfer units adapted to selectively transfer particular ones of said food parts (304), which have been weighed into a selected one of said batch bins (340), a control unit operatively connected with said scale unit, said weighing station (302, 500), said first transfer unit (352) and said second transfer unit, wherein said control unit is adapted to control said first transfer unit (352) and said second transfer unit in order to assemble in each of said bins a plurality of said food parts (340) to such an extent that the total weight of said food parts collected in each of said batch bins (340) corresponds to a predetermined target weight. The present invention also relates to a method for grading and batching. Furthermore, the present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for selectively transferring food parts.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01G 19/387 - Appareils ou méthodes de pesée adaptés à des fins particulières non prévues dans les groupes pour peser par combinaison, c.-à-d. en choisissant une combinaison d'articles dont le poids total ou le nombre est le plus proche d'une valeur désirée
• A22C 17/00 - Autres dispositifs pour le traitement de la viande ou des os

Abrégé

A gas stunning apparatus and system (100) includes a first environment (102) and a second environment (122). An animal (159) is passed through the first environment until the carbon dioxide concentration within the first environment is about 40%, rendering the animal unconscious. The animal is then passed through the second environment until the carbon dioxide concentration within the second environment is about 100%, rendering the animal irrevocably unconscious.

Classes IPC  ?

• A22B 3/00 - Abattage
• A22B 3/08 - Abattage de volaille ou poisson, p. ex. pinces d'abattage, tranchants d'abattage
• A22C 21/00 - Traitement de la volaille

Abrégé

An offset weighing apparatus (152) and method for use with poultry processing equipment includes a weigh assembly to weigh an animal connected to a shackle assembly (206) as the shackle moves in contact with a force sensor (154) along a conveyor line (204). A diverter assembly (102) laterally displaces a shackle retaining the animal from below the conveyor line into engagement with the force sensor. The bending axis of the force sensor is approximately parallel to the displaced shackle. The angular position of the bending axis and shackle, and relative positions, friction, and forces of the components of the shackle assembly and weigh assembly are analyzed to calculate the weight of the animal connected to the shackle without removing the animal from the shackle or ceasing movement of the conveyor line.

Classes IPC  ?

• A22C 21/00 - Traitement de la volaille
• B65G 17/16 - Transporteurs comportant un élément de traction sans fin, p. ex. une chaîne transmettant le mouvement à une surface porteuse de charges continue ou sensiblement continue, ou à une série de porte-charges individuelsTransporteurs à chaîne sans fin dans lesquels des chaînes constituent la surface portant la charge comportant des porte-charges individuels montés de façon à pouvoir pivoter, p. ex. à oscillation libre
• B65G 17/20 - Transporteurs comportant un élément de traction sans fin, p. ex. une chaîne transmettant le mouvement à une surface porteuse de charges continue ou sensiblement continue, ou à une série de porte-charges individuelsTransporteurs à chaîne sans fin dans lesquels des chaînes constituent la surface portant la charge comprenant des porte-charges suspendus à des chaînes de traction aériennes
• G01G 11/00 - Appareils pour peser au passage un produit dont l'écoulement est continuAppareils de pesée pour bande transporteuse
• G01G 19/14 - Appareils ou méthodes de pesée adaptés à des fins particulières non prévues dans les groupes pour peser des charges suspendues

Abrégé

An apparatus and method for processing a poultry carcass includes a first assembly (102) with parallel guide plates (108, 128) opposite a second assembly (152) with parallel guide plates (158, 178). The assemblies include a cutting element (225, 275) presenting an edge extending beyond a bottom edge of the guide plates (108, 158). A bracket (241, 291) secures the cutting element (225, 275) to the guide plate (108, 158) allowing adjustment of the cutting edge. The carcass is advanced into engagement with the apparatus whereby the cutting edges cut the connective tissue between the leg and back. A bracket (241, 291) leading edge (245, 295) prevents tissue from being driven between the cutting element (225, 275) and guide plate (108, 158). The cutting edge can extend further from the bottom edge of the guide plates (108, 158) at the heel (233, 283) than at the point (229, 279).

Classes IPC  ?

• A22C 21/00 - Traitement de la volaille
• A22B 5/20 - Fendoirs
• A22B 7/00 - Aménagements des abattoirs
• A22C 17/00 - Autres dispositifs pour le traitement de la viande ou des os
• A22C 21/06 - Dispositifs pour éviscérer la volaille
• B26D 3/00 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature de la coupeAppareillage à cet effet