Abstract:
A chain link conveyor comprises modules pivotally connected to one another. Each module is designed to be molded as a unit, preferably of an organic plastic material and comprises a number of parallel, spaced links having end sections with aligned holes for snap-together pivot rods, and intermediate sections joined by integral cross members to form a rigid, supporting grid.
Abstract:
THIS DISCLOSURE IS DIRECTED TO DRIVING THE PEELING ROLLERS OF A SHRIMP PEELING MACHINE AND THE PRESSURE FINGER FRAMES MOUNTED THEREOVER BY A PITMAN ARM ACTUATED BELL CRANK WHICH ROCKS ON CAM SHAFT OF A PAIR OF CAM SHAFTS WHICH RAISES AND LOWERS THE PRESSURE FINGER FRAME AND SIMULTANEOUSLY DRIVES THE PEELING ROLLERS AND THE BELL CRANK THROUGH A LINK DRIVES A ROCKER ARM WHICH IN TURN OSCILLATES THE SECOND CAM SHAFT FOR RAISING AND LOWERING THE PRESSURE FINGER FRAMES.
Abstract:
Apparatus for the separation of meat from the bones of fowl or other animals or animal parts. One or more drums are arranged for rotation about an axis removed from the drum to provide an intended centrifugal force to fowl introduced therein. The drum or drums are also rotatable about their own respective axes to provide a constantly changing outer-lying wall surface for engagement with the fowl. The drum walls are formed of a grid of cutting edges for separating meat from the bone and whose interstices form apertures through which the separated meat is removed from the drum by action of centrifugal force. A method for removing meat from animal bones comprising the steps of; moving a grid of cutting elements in a closed path about its axis; revolving the grid about an axis; revolving the grid about an axis removed from the grid axis; supplying meatcontaining bone to the grid; removing meat from an outer portion of the grid; and removing bone from an inner portion of the grid.
Abstract:
An angle encoder for selectively providing from a single rotatable code element an output indication of the angular position of the rotatable element and of angular deviation and sense with respect to a reference position. A Gray coded code element is employed and from which a Gray code is sensed to provide digital signals which are processed by associated logic circuitry operative in two modes. In one mode an output indication is provided of the angular position of the code element, while in a second mode an output indication is provided of the extent and sense of angular deviation of the code element.
Abstract:
The insert rolls of a Shrimp Peeling Machine are spirally or otherwise grooved to provide a series of spirally disposed knifelike edges upstanding from the surfaces of the rolls to improve the peeling action on shrimp as by offering rougher and sharper points and surfaces to better grasp the appendages of shrimp, such as the swimerettes and the edges of undersized shells whereby to pull and strip the shells from the meats.
Abstract:
In order to obtain a more positive drive of separator and peeling pairs of rollers in shrimp peeling machines, a splined drive shaft and splined sprockets on the rollers cooperate with internally toothed belts in mesh with the drive shaft and rollers which is found to result in more complete peeling results.