Tyson Foods, Inc.
Method and apparatus for conveying a meat product and using an ultrasonic knife for automated cutting of meat

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Abstract:

The technology as disclosed herein includes a method and apparatus for deboning a meat item, and more particular for deboning a poultry item including performing an initial shoulder cut for removing boneless breast meat from the poultry carcass or frame. The method and apparatus disclosed and claimed herein is a combination of a robotic arm including an ultrasonic knife implement and a vision system for varying the cut path based on the shape and size of the poultry item. The combination as claimed including the ultrasonic knife can perform a meat cut while penetrating the meat with less force than the typical penetration that occurs when using a traditional knife.

Status:
Grant
Type:

Utility

Filling date:

19 Jun 2020

Issue date:

7 Dec 2021