Patent ID: 6658886
Filing Date: 2003-12-09
Classification: A22B,A23B

Abstract:
A chiller for reducing the temperature of previously eviscerated whole birds and the like, comprising:a tank having a bird outlet end, a bird inlet end, an inlet end plate, an outlet end plate, and a water reservoir between said ends; water circulation means for introducing water into said reservoir at said bird outlet end of said tank, draining water at said bird inlet end of said tank, and forming a movement of water generally from said bird outlet end toward said bird inlet end of said tank; a motive device for urging the birds from said bird inlet end to said bird outlet end of said tank; power means in driving relationship with said motive device; a transverse wall having a lower portion, a central portion, and a top edge, said transverse wall being disposed at said bird inlet end and substantially parallel to said inlet end plate; and wherein a sump is formed between said lower portion and said inlet end plate.