Abrégé

An animal carcass apparatus includes a support structure, a butchering platform and a carcass holding device. The butchering platform is moveably connected with the support structure and is constructed to support the mass of a person, and the carcass holding device includes a base and a securement mechanism. The carcass holding device is arranged in proximity with the butchering platform such that when a person is on the platform and a carcass is on the carcass holding device, the person contacts the carcass to butcher the carcass and moves the butchering platform to adjust the position of the person relative to the carcass holding device. Preferably, the butchering platform includes a linear actuator for vertical movement of the butchering platform. A method for processing beef includes processing beef with the animal carcass apparatus.

Classes IPC  ?

• A22C 17/02 - Appareils pour maintenir la viande ou les os pendant le découpage
• A22B 5/00 - Accessoires utilisés pendant ou après l'abattage
• A22B 7/00 - Aménagements des abattoirs

Abrégé

A method for processing beef includes the steps of preparing a beef carcass for butchering, reducing the carcass temperature by 20 degrees Fahrenheit, removing primal cuts from the carcass, cooling the primal cuts to 32-34 degrees Fahrenheit, and packaging the primal cuts. To prepare the beef carcass, the head of the cattle is removed and the carcass is eviscerated. The carcass is then cooled for approximately three to four hours to lower its temperature to 75-85 degrees in preparation of removing the primal cuts. After this, the carcass is arranged on a butchering device and the primal cuts are removed. The cuts are then packaged and placed in a cooler for approximately 60 minutes to reduce their temperature to 32-34 degrees Fahrenheit, at which time they are prepared for distribution. The entire beef processing method, from kill floor to packaging and cooling, will be complete within 24 hours.

Classes IPC  ?

• A22B 5/00 - Accessoires utilisés pendant ou après l'abattage
• A22B 7/00 - Aménagements des abattoirs
• A22C 15/00 - Appareils pour suspendre la viande ou les saucisses

Abrégé

An apparatus for supporting and maneuvering an animal carcass includes a frame and a carcass holding device connected with the frame. The carcass holding device includes a gear assembly, a pair of support arms, and a pair of plates connected with the support arms. The support arms each have a first end connected with the gear assembly and a second end with which the plates are connected. The gear assembly is operable to displace the plates between a retracted position in which the plates may be inserted into an animal carcass rib cage, and an expanded position wherein the plates engage the rib cage to secure the animal carcass for butchering. Preferably, the frame is adjustable to provide linear displacement and rotation of the carcass holding device.

Classes IPC  ?

• A22B 1/00 - Appareils pour garrotter les animaux à abattre
• A22B 7/00 - Aménagements des abattoirs

Abrégé

An animal carcass hanging device includes a base having an upper surface, a projection connected at one end with the base upper surface, and a connection device connected with a second end of the projection. The projection has a width that is less than a width of the base. When the device is inserted into a central cavity of an animal carcass, the projection extends through a carcass upper end opening so that the base is in contact with a wall of the cavity. The connection device is then connected with a structure and the carcass is hung from its front quarter.

Classes IPC  ?

• A22B 5/16 - Instruments ou couteaux à dépouiller
• A22B 3/10 - Outils d'abattageCouteaux d'abattage
• A22B 5/00 - Accessoires utilisés pendant ou après l'abattage
• A22B 5/06 - Stand d'abattage ou bancs d'écartement pour le bétail

Abrégé

An animal carcass hanging device includes a base having an upper surface, a projection connected at one end with the base upper surface, and a connection device connected with a second end of the projection. The projection has a width that is less than a width of the base. When the device is inserted into a central cavity of an animal carcass, the projection extends through a carcass upper end opening so that the base is in contact with a wall of the cavity. The connection device is then connected with a structure and the carcass is hung from its front quarter.

Classes IPC  ?

• A22C 15/00 - Appareils pour suspendre la viande ou les saucisses
• A22C 17/02 - Appareils pour maintenir la viande ou les os pendant le découpage

Abrégé

A method for processing beef includes the steps of preparing a beef carcass for butchering, reducing the carcass temperature by 20 degrees Fahrenheit, removing primal cuts from the carcass, cooling the primal cuts to 32-34 degrees Fahrenheit, and packaging the primal cuts. To prepare the beef carcass, the head of the cattle is removed and the carcass is eviscerated. The carcass is then cooled for approximately three to four hours to lower its temperature to 75-85 degrees in preparation of removing the primal cuts. After this, the carcass is arranged on a butchering device and the primal cuts are removed. The cuts are then packaged and placed in a cooler for approximately 60 minutes to reduce their temperature to 32-34 degrees Fahrenheit, at which time they are prepared for distribution. The entire beef processing method, from kill floor to packaging and cooling, will be complete within 24 hours.

Classes IPC  ?

• A22B 7/00 - Aménagements des abattoirs
• A22B 5/00 - Accessoires utilisés pendant ou après l'abattage
• A22C 15/00 - Appareils pour suspendre la viande ou les saucisses

Abrégé

An apparatus for supporting and maneuvering an animal carcass includes a frame and a carcass holding device connected with the frame. The carcass holding device includes a gear assembly, a pair of support arms, and a pair of plates connected with the support arms. The support arms each have a first end connected with the gear assembly and a second end with which the plates are connected. The gear assembly is operable to displace the plates between a retracted position in which the plates may be inserted into an animal carcass rib cage, and an expanded position wherein the plates engage the rib cage to secure the animal carcass for butchering. Preferably, the frame is adjustable to provide linear displacement and rotation of the carcass holding device.

Classes IPC  ?

• A22B 5/00 - Accessoires utilisés pendant ou après l'abattage
• A22B 5/06 - Stand d'abattage ou bancs d'écartement pour le bétail
• A22B 7/00 - Aménagements des abattoirs
• A22B 5/20 - Fendoirs