Automatic product diverter for meat processing plant

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9642376
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15173818

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An automated system and method is provided for separating left and right animal carcass cuts from one another. The system includes a conveyor to carry cut meat pieces along a path. A sensor generates a signal corresponding to the left or right cuts, and sends the signal to a processor or controller, which actuates a product diverter, which moves across the conveyor so as to push and remove selected meat pieces from the conveyor for further processing on a separate line. The diverters are pivotal out of the conveyor path if engaged by meat piece intended to continue along the conveyor path.

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  • HALL FABRICATION, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bruce, Scott Knoxville, US 7 35
Chappell, Dave Las Vegas, US 4 4

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