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US 8,708,784 B2Granted
Method and apparatus for processing poultry suspended by the feet from a conveyor hook
AssigneeMeyn Food Processing Technology B.V.
InventorSimon Bakker
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Abstract
A method for processing poultry suspended by the feet from a conveyor hook is provided. The method and apparatus allow the quality of the poultry to be classified and graded in a simpler and more effective manner to realize higher yields or an extra added value. In one exemplary embodiment a processing apparatus for a foot of the poultry is provided that includes a foot pad inspection apparatus.
Claims11
An apparatus for processing poultry suspended by the feet from a conveyor hook, comprising:
- a processing apparatus for a foot of the poultry, the processing apparatus comprising a foot pad inspection apparatus that includes an image recorder for obtaining an image recordal of the foot pad;
- an image recorder for obtaining an image recordal of the foot pad;
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- an image identification and classification device coupled with the image recorder for sorting the poultry into a predetermined quality category.
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