Patent ID: 8177609
Filing Date: 2012-05-15
Classification: A22C

Abstract:
1. A separating device for separating a head region from a tail region of a crustacean, said separating device comprises a reciprocating member moveable against a conveying surface upon which the crustacean is conveyed to pinch, squeeze and/or cut a crustacean between the reciprocating member and the conveying surface at a predetermined location between the head region and the tail region of the crustacean to separate the head region from the tail region thereof, wherein at least one pinch roller or pinch member is mounted parallel to said conveying surface to act against said conveying surface for flattening and guiding crustaceans against said conveying surface, said at least one pinch roller or pinch member being arranged to control the speed of movement of the crustaceans along the conveying surface.