Patent ID: 6062972
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: A22C

Abstract:
A carriage for use in an automated poultry processing apparatus for supporting a poultry breast wherein the poultry breast includes a shoulder region of the breast, including part of the spine and floating ribs, as well as the breast cup, said carriage comprising a frame with a foremost end; a projecting head extending longitudinally from said frame; said projecting head further comprising a longitudinally extending recess defined in a bottom portion thereof, said recess having a shape and length to receive a spine of the poultry breast; and wherein said projecting head is disposed to extend into a cavity of the poultry breast while the spine of the poultry breast is received in said recess, and further comprising a movable clamping device disposed on said frame, said clamping device movable from a position spaced apart from said protecting head to a position at least partially embracing said projecting head along said bottom portion thereof so as to clamp the breast on either side of the spine against said projecting head.