УСТРОЙСТВО ПОСТОЯННОГО/ПЕРЕМЕННОГО ТОКА И СПОСОБ ОГЛУШЕНИЯ И ОБЕЗДВИЖИВАНИЯ ДОМАШНЕЙ ПТИЦЫ

Группа изобретений относится к птицеперерабатывающей промышленности. Устройство (10) для оглушения домашней птицы содержит электрический модуль (1) управления, выполненный с возможностью: a) подачи на домашнюю птицу постоянного тока при напряжении 60 В или менее для оглушения домашней птицы, и b) подачи на оглушенную домашнюю птицу переменного тока при среднем напряжении между 60 и 130 В и в течение периода времени между 2 и 5 секундами, чтобы обездвижить оглушенную домашнюю птицу и расслабить ее мышцы. В способе подают постоянный ток или постоянное напряжение 60 В для первичного оглушения домашней птицы, после чего следует подача переменного тока или напряжения 60-130 В, чтобы обездвижить оглушенную домашнюю птицу и дополнительно расслабить ее мышцы, так чтобы птица не проявляла непроизвольных движений, в то же самое время избегая повреждения ее тканей или минимизируя их. 2 н. и 4 з.п. ф-лы, 7 ил.

Универсальный аппарат для электрооглушения птицы

Система управления работой механизмов для анестезирования животных электрическим током

Устройство для электрооглушения животных

Устройство для электрооглушения мелких животных

Устройство для оглушения забиваемых животных электрическим током

Изобретение относится к оборудованию для забоя скота и может быть использовано для оглушения животных перед убоем. Цель изобретения - повьшение качества оглушения животных и расширение технологических воз можностей устройства. Устройство для оглушения забиваемых животных содержит два транспортера 1, образующих V-образный проход, наклонную площадку , электронный блок управления и узел прижима электродов, смонтированные на станине 3. Узел прижима злек- Фродов выполнен в виде двух электромагнитов 4 с С-образными магнитопро- водами 5. Внутри каждого магнитопро- вода смонтирован рукав 6 из эластичного неэлектропроводного материала, заполненный ферромагнитной жидкостью и соединянщий концы магнитопровода 5. Рукав подпружинен пружинами 7. На поверхности рукава, обращенной к проходу , закреплены иглы-электроды 8. Иглы 8 и обмотки электромагнитов подключены к электронному блоку управления . Транспортеры снабжены дополнительными валиками, образующими в транспортерах углубления для размещения рукавов ...

BETÄUBUNGSVORRICHTUNG

Verfahren zum schnellen Erreichen der Schlachtreife des Fleisches von Schlachttieren.

Geflügelbetäubungsvorrichtung

Vorrichtung zum selbsttaetigen Betaeuben von Schlachttieren

Vorrichtung zum Betäuben von Schlachtvieh, insbesondere von Rindern

Humane crustacean processor

Improvements in and relating to an Apparatus for Stunning Pigs to be Slaughtered

... 1,152,606. Stunning pigs. SLAGTERIERNES FORSKNINGSINSTITUT. 21 Feb., 1967 [23 Feb., 1966], No. 8090/67. Heading A1M. Apparatus for stunning pigs to be slaughtered in which the pigs move in single file along a passageway 1 towards a stunning device having one or more electrodes 6, 7 adapted to contact the successively arriving pigs at predetermined points of their surface, is characterized by the feature that the or each electrode is movable between a normal inactive position outside the path of travel of the pig and an active position. The electrodes are carried by hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders 9 actuated under the control of a feeler which extends into the path of the pig. The feeler may be constituted by a sound or light ray which is broken by the pig or be a movable transverse rod which is hit by the forelegs of the pig. The electrodes may be returned to the inactive position under the control of a time device. In a modification the stunning is controlled manually by means of push ...

Appliance for electrically stunning animals for slaughter

... 384,565. Retractive switches. REINIGER-GEBBERT & SCHALL AKT.- GES., Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany. May 30, 1932, No. 15314. Convention date, May 30, 1931. [Class 38 (v).] Handles.-Tongs for electrically stunning animals constitute a switch for controlling the current supply, the said switch being actuated by closing pressure on the handles only when the tongs encounter mechanical resistance. The arms a, h, which are of metal sheathed with insulation, carry electrodes c, d and are pivoted together by a bolt e passing through ears u fixed to the arms. Pins wand slots v on the ears coact to prevent complete closing of the tongs. The handle part f of one or both arms comprises a pivoted insulating sleeve m carrying a plug k and contact i which co-operates with a contact h on a lug g on the arm, the lug g and sleeve m being normally pressed apart by a spring o. Fingers p, q on the sleeves coact with setting collars s, r on the arms to prevent closing of the circuit when the pins w reach the ends ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL WAVEFORMS

Apparatus for the automatic electrical stunning of slaughter animals, in particular pigs

The invention relates to an apparatus for the automatic and electrical stunning of slaughter animals. It consists of a conveyor apparatus having two sequential groups of two endless belts 1, 2; 1', 2' which run synchronously and in the same direction and which form a conveying channel between their adjacent strands, the working surfaces of these belts being directed downwards toward one another and the two groups each lying in the same plane. At the exit of the conveying apparatus are situated electrodes 5, 6 which can be engaged with the head section of an animal to be stunned. The first group of endless belts 1', 2' has a base which descends downwards in the conveying direction. The speeds of the two groups of belts are different in such a manner that the speed of the second group 1, 2, in the conveying direction, is greater than that of the first group. ...

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FISH MEAT WITH A CARBON ELIMINATION A COLOR

VORRICHTUNG ZUR AUTOMATISCHEN ELEKTRISCHEN BETAEUBUNG VON SCHLACHTVIEH, INSBESONDERE VON SCHWEINEN

EQUIPMENT TO THE ELECTRICAL ONE BETAEUBUNG OF BATTLE ANIMALS.

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE BETAEUBEN, IN PARTICULAR WITH FOLLOWING CUTTING, OF SLAUGHTER CATTLE.

DEVICE TO THE AUTOMATIC ONE BETAEUBUNG OF SLAUGHTER CATTLE.

DEVICE FOR THE ELECTRICAL BETÄUBEN OF BATTLE ANIMALS

ELECTRICAL STUNNING APPARATUS

ANIMAL STUNNING APPARATUS

ELECTRICALLY STUNNING ANIMALS

ELECTRICAL STUNNING WET ELECTRODE

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL WAVEFORMS

IMPROVED PASTRY PRODUCT AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HANDLINGSAME

Animal stun gun

METHOD AND INSTALLATION FOR STUNNING POULTRY AND THE OBTAINABLE BLEEDED POULTRY

The invention relates to a method and installation for stunning poultry, such as chicken, turkey, duck and quail, comprising the steps of : i) suspending the poultry with the poultry head down; ii) positioning the suspended poultry head; and iii) stunning the poultry via the suspended and positioned poultry head, and to obtainable debleeded poultry.

SET OF ELECTRODES FOR AN APPARATUS FOR ELECTRICALLY STUNNING SLAUGHTER CATTLE

The invention relates to a set of two electrodes for an apparatus for electrically stunning slaughter cattle, the electrodes extending downwardly and forwardly into a V-shaped passage defined by two endless conveyors. The electrodes according to the invention have rounded lower edges which smoothly merge into converging inner edges which, through a reverse curvature, merge into a straight portion. The electrodes are preferably made from a flat plate shaped such that it forms an angle with respect to a reference plane which, from top to bottom, increases and then decreases while the distance to the reference plane for its outer edge remains constant in the first one third of its length then decreases slightly, increases in the center range and decreases again such that said two electrodes can engage the animal's head like two thumb-free hands with closed fingers.

ANIMAL EUTHANASIA BY ELECTROCUTION

Apparatus for euthanasia of animals by electrocution includes a container on wheels formed of an electrically insulating material and a rechargeable 12V battery powered control unit carried on the container for supplying through a transformer AC electric current at 110V to electrodes through insulated electrical supply cables. The first electrode is a conductive wire forming a loop arranged to be wrapped around the snout and through the mouth of the animal. The second electrode is a belt shaped and arranged to wrap around the belly of the anim al at a position just in front of the rear legs. An alternative second electrode may be a rectal probe. Each of the electrodes is attached to a winch by which it can be pull ed to apply tension electrode during the electrocution. In a second arrangement th e control unit and the electrodes are arranged to be hand carried to the anima l.

HUMANE CRUSTACEAN PROCESSOR

An apparatus for applying an electric current to a crustacean comprising: (i ) an electrically insulated tank adapted to contain the crustacean; (ii) two electrodes arranged such that the crustacean can be placed between the electrodes; and (iii) means for creating an electrical potential across the electrodes such that in use current flows between the electrodes and through the curstacean such that the crustacean is anaesthetised or killed.

Verfahren zur elektrischen Betäubung von zu tötenden Schlachttieren und Einrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens.

Vorrichtung zum Betäuben von Schlachttieren vermittelst elektrischer Ströme.

Vorrichtung zum Betäuben von Tieren auf elektrischem Wege.

Instrument pour étourdir électriquement les animaux

Appareil d'anesthésie électrique pour petit animal

Procédé pour étourdir électriquement les animaux préalablement à leur abattage

Apparatus for electrically stunning animals to be slaughtered, especially pigs

СПОСОБ И УСТАНОВКА ДЛЯ ОГЛУШЕНИЯ ДОМАШНЕЙ ПТИЦЫ И ПОЛУЧАЕМАЯ ОБЕСКРОВЛЕННАЯ ДОМАШНЯЯ ПТИЦА

Изобретение относится к способу оглушения домашней птицы, например цыплят, индюков, уток и перепелок, включающему стадии: i) подвешивание домашней птицы головой вниз; ii) позиционирование головы подвешенной домашней птицы и iii) оглушение домашней птицы посредством воздействия на голову подвешенной домашней птицы с позиционированной головой; и к установке для осуществления способа.

METHOD AND INSTALLATION FOR SLAUGHTER OF POULTRY

СПОСОБ И УСТАНОВКА ДЛЯ ОГЛУШЕНИЯ ДОМАШНЕЙ ПТИЦЫ И ПОЛУЧАЕМАЯ ОБЕСКРОВЛЕННАЯ ДОМАШНЯЯ ПТИЦА

Изобретение относится к способу оглушения домашней птицы, например цыплят, индюков, уток и перепелок, включающему стадии: i) подвешивание домашней птицы головой вниз; ii) позиционирование головы подвешенной домашней птицы и iii) оглушение домашней птицы посредством воздействия на голову подвешенной домашней птицы с позиционированной головой; и к установке для осуществления способа.

ВИСОКОВОЛЬТНИЙ ЕЛЕКТРОШОКОВИЙ ПРИСТРІЙ КОНТАКТНОЇ І ДИСТАНЦІЙНОЇ ДІЇ

Високовольтний електрошоковий пристрій контактної і дистанційної дії містить джерело електричної енергії низької напруги, вмикач джерела електричної енергії, перетворювач електричної енергії, вихідний високовольтний блок, робочі електроди, балон високого тиску зі стисненим газом, трубопроводи і керований клапан, запобіжник та пусковий вмикач (спусковий курок). Пристрій додатково містить дві електроізоляційні капсули, заповнені електропровідними розчинами (електролітами). Технічним результатом є зменшення небезпеки поранення при передачі імпульсу струму.

HIGH-VOLTAGE DEVICE FOR ELECTRO-SHOCK THERAPY WITH DIRECT OR REMOTE ACTION ?? ?? ?? ??

Process for processing fishes cleanly in high quality

The invention belongs to the technical field of fish processing, and particularly relates to a process for processing fishes cleanly, which comprises the following steps of: stunning the fishes instantly, namely stunning live fishes by using rated voltage so as to allow the fishes to have heartbeat but lose memory or stunning the live fishes in a closed bag by using carbon dioxide; cutting fish gills off, namely allowing a knife to extend into the fish gills from water outlet edges of the fish gills on sides of fish cheeks to cut the fish gills on both sides off; performing bloodletting, namely hanging the fishes of which the fish gills are cut off in a mode of allowing fishtails to be upward and fish heads to be downward for bloodletting, so that fish blood flows out of fish mouths until the fish blood is discharged completely from fish gill cavities; washing, namely washing blood in fish mouth cavities cleanly by using pressurized water conveyed from the fish mouths, and washing dirt ...

Painless killing device for domestic fowls

Beef cattle electric stunning box

Live pig slaughtering and cleaning process

Post automatic anaesthesia for animals.

Improvements with the devices of mechanical treatment of the pigs of butchery, treatment including anaesthesia in particular, puncture, extraction of the pituitary gland and section of the cervical vertebrae

IMPROVEMENT WITH the DEVICE Of ANAESTHESIA FOR ANIMALS FOR SLAUGHTER

DEVICE INTENDS TO DAZE the ANIMALS BY the ACTION Of an Electric shock

ELECTRICAL PROCESS Of ANESTHESIA Of ANIMALS AND DEVICE FOR SA IMPLEMENTED

Device for automatic anaesthesia, controlled by electrocution, for animals for slaughter

Dispositif pour l'anesthésie automatique par électrocution contrôlée d'animaux de boucherie dans une chaîne d'abattage, de type comportant deux convoyeurs (1, 1') inclinés formant entre eux un couloir mobile (3) en V dans lequel les animaux sont acheminés, y étant bloqués par gravité, et sont ainsi dirigés vers le poste d'électrocution à la sortie du couloir mobile, et le poste d'électrocution à la sortie dudit couloir comporte deux électrodes latérales (23) aptes à s'appliquer sur les côtés de la tête de l'animal pendant le passage d'un courant d'anesthésie, les électrodes étant montées déplaçables entre une position effacée permettant le passage du corps de l'animal après électrocution et une position active dans laquelle les électrodes sont aptes à venir s'appliquer sur la tête de l'animal, et le dispositif est caractérisé en ce que les électrodes (23) sont précédées dans le sens de l'avancement des animaux dans le couloir mobile de deux déflecteurs latéraux (24) aptes à guider la tête de l'animal vers l'axe médian du couloir mobile sensiblement à égale distance entre les électrodes (23) et ces déflecteurs sont eux-mêmes déplaçables entre une position effacée laissant passer les animaux et une position active au sein du couloir mobile. Device for automatic anesthesia by controlled electrocution of slaughter animals in a slaughter line, of the type comprising two inclined conveyors (1, 1 ') forming between them a movable V-shaped corridor (3) in which the animals are conveyed , being blocked there by gravity, and are thus directed towards the electrocution station at the exit of the mobile corridor, and the electrocution station at the exit of said corridor comprises two side electrodes (23) able to be applied on the sides of the head of the animal during the passage of a current of anesthesia, the electrodes being mounted movably between a retracted position allowing the passage of the body of ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SLAUGHTERING FISH

A method of slaughtering fish comprising the steps of providing an elongate passage, passing fish entrained within a flow of water through said passage, and generating a linear electric field in the water along at least a first region of said passage, thereby inducing electro-anaesthesia or stunning of the fish passing through said first region of the passage, and applying a further electric field in the water in a subsequent region of the passage, downstream of said first region, to kill the fish such that the fish exit a downstream end of said passage in a dead state.

ELECTRODE FOR AN ANIMAL STUNNING DEVICE

The invention relates to an electrode (1) for an animal stunning device (4), comprising a lower base section (2) which can be secured to the animal stunning device (4) and comprising at least two linearly designed lateral wall sections (3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6) which protrude from the lower base section (2), wherein a toothing with zigzag-shaped protrusions (5) is formed on the upper edge of the lateral wall sections (3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6), said upper edge facing away from the lower base section (2), and a first lateral wall section (3.1) and a second lateral wall section (3.2) are oriented at an angle (α) ranging from 30° to 150° relative to each other.

ANIMAL EUTHANASIA BY ELECTROCUTION

Apparatus for euthanasia of animals by electrocution includes a container on wheels formed of an electrically insulating material and a rechargeable 12V battery powered control unit carried on the container for supplying through a transformer AC electric current at 110V to electrodes through insulated electrical supply cables. The first electrode is a conductive wire forming a loop arranged to be wrapped around the snout and through the mouth of the animal. The second electrode is a belt shaped and arranged to wrap around the belly of the animal at a position just in front of the rear legs. An alternative second electrode may be a rectal probe. Each of the electrodes is attached to a winch by which it can be pulled to apply tension electrode during the electrocution. In a second arrangement the control unit and the electrodes are arranged to be hand carried to the animal.

ANIMAL STUNNING SYSTEM PRIOR TO SLAUGHTER

An electronic animal stunning system is disclosed, wherein animals (14) can be continuously stunned while being moved through a stunning passageway (18), and wherein the current for the stunning process utilized a series of electrodes (88) for sequentially contacting the animal (14) to he stunned and providing the stunning current. In particular, a series of pivotally mounted overhead electrode (88) paddles (80) are provided, wherein each paddle (80) in the series of paddles (80) pivots when contacted by the animal's (14) head and slides across the face of the animal's (14) head thereby setting up an electric current through the animal's (14) head. The present invention is particularly useful for the slaughtering of hogs (14).

ELECTRODE DESIGN AND STIMULATOR FOR ANTLER-BEARING ANIMALS

L'invention concerne un article pouvant être utilisé par application d'un stimulus électrique à une zone du pédicule d'un animal à bois. Cet article comprend un clamp permettant de fixer solidement ledit article sur la zone du pédicule; et une électrode solidaire permettant d'établir un contact électrique avec la zone du pédicule. Cet article peut soit être utilisé en collaboration avec un système de neurostimulation électrique transcutanée (TENS) afin d'anesthésier la zone du pédicule de manière à pouvoir effectuer des prélèvements, soit faire partie d'un système servant à fournir une stimulation électrique à long ou à court terme au pédicule afin de faciliter la circulation sanguine vers ladite zone. L'invention concerne également des procédés permettant d'appliquer une stimulation électrique à la zone du pédicule afin de stimuler la croissance.

POLISHING PAD AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

An article or polishing pad for altering a surface of a work piece includes a polymer matrix created by reaction injection molding of size controlled gas bubbles within a polyurethane matrix. The proposed liquid urethane precursor is first injected into_ an actuated mold and cured. The molded product is then removed; from the mold and double side faced or ground o form a single thin polishing pad comprising a single layer of homogeneous material.

СПОСОБ ЭЛЕКТРООГЛУШЕНИЯ ПТИЦЫ

Изобретение относится к птицеперерабатывающей промышленности, а именно к способам предубойного оглушения птицы, и может быть использовано в убойных цехах на птицекомбинатах, птицефабриках и мясокомбинатах при обработке бройлеров, уток, индеек, кур-несушек и т.д. Птицу оглушают путем подвода к ее телу переменного тока. При изменении частоты переменного тока подводится напряжение, обеспечивающее постоянство активной составляющей силы тока, проходящего через тело птицы. Изобретение позволяет повысить качество электрооглушения и получаемого продукта. 1 табл.

СПОСОБ ЭЛЕКТРООГЛУШЕНИЯ ПТИЦЫ

Способ электрооглушения птицы, закрепленной за ноги в подвесках пространственного подвесного конвейера, перемещающего птицу по технологическому процессу, отличающийся тем, что к телу каждой птицы подводится заданное количество энергии S=UIt (BAc) посредством кратковременного электрического разряда, состоящего из последовательности импульсов, формируемых специальным блоком.

Устройство для оглушения животных

Устройство для электрооглушенияжиВОТНыХ

Способ оглушения убойного животного и устройство для осуществления способа

Устройство для подачи животных на электроглушение

Стек к аппаратам для электрооглушения свиней

Установка для электрооглушения крупного рогатого скота

Изобретение относится к мясной промышленности. Целью изобретения является автоматизация процесса оглушения животных, более полное обескровливание и исключение травмирования. Установка для электрооглушения скота содержит бокс 1, пару контактных электродов 2, захват для фиксации головы животного с пневмоприводом 5 и блок электропитания, осветительные лампы 7, фотоэлементы 8, образующие блок светолучевого контроля перемещения животных, горизонтальный каркас 9, расположенный вдоль боковых стенок 10, 11 бокса, и вертикальный каркас 12, расположенный выше верхних кромок боковых стенок бокса, а боковые стенки последнего имеют две пары вертикальных прорезей 13, при этом горизонтальный каркас 9 состоит из верхней и нижней параллельно расположенных балок 14 и закрепленных между ними направляющих 15 и планок 16, а на вертикальном каркасе 12 в его верхней точке смонтирован дополнительный пневмопривод 17. Захваты для фиксации головы животного выполнены дугообразной формы, а их пневмопривод - на направляющих ...

Устройство для автоматического оглушения скота

Устройство для электрооглушения животных

The invention relates to an apparatus for electrically stunning animals, said apparatus comprising two endless conveyors (1,2) running parallel to each other and positioned to form a V-shaped passage way therebetween as well as two sets of electrodes (3,4) which extend downwardly into the V-shaped passage way and can swing about horizontal axis (5,7) located above the passage way, of which electrodes (3,4) seen in the direction of movement of the conveyors, the first set (3) slopes downwardly and forwardly and have a short electrode surface (13) only at the bottom end, whilst the second set (4) slopes downwardly and backwards, said electrodes carrying electrode surfaces (15) over substantially the entire side that faces the first set (3).

Устройство для электрооглушения животных

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЭЛЕКТРООГЛУШЕНИЯ ЖИВОТНЫХ, преимущественно свиней , содержащее два бесконечных конвейера дл  подачи животных, установленных с возможностью синхронного перемещени  и образовани  V-образного зазора, а также расположенную в этом зазоре по меньшей мере одну пару электродов, которые установлены симметри но один относительно друго- го с возможностью поворота вокруг оси их креплени , отличающеес  тем, что, с целью повьшени  качества м са путем исключени  в процессе оглушени  разрушени  костей и внутреннего кровоизли ни , электроды каждой пары выполнены так,что их на- . ружные кромки параллельны рабочей поверхности конвейеров и расположены в непосредственной близости от них, а внутренние обращенные одна к другой кромки образованы из последоваг тельно расположенных расход щихс , дугообразных, сход ш;ихс  и параллель (Л ных участков и выполнены выдвинутыми fe направлении перемещени  животных . DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC IMPROVEMENT OF ANIMALS, mainly pigs, containing two endless conveyors for feeding animals that are installed with the possibility of simultaneous movement and formation of a V-shaped gap, as well as at least one pair of electrodes located in this gap, which are installed symmetrically one relative to another rotatably around the axis of their attachment, characterized in that, in order to improve the quality of meat, by excluding in the process of stunning the destruction of bones and internal hemorrhage , The electrodes of each pair are arranged so that their HA. The double edges are parallel to the working surface of the conveyors and are located in close proximity to them, and the internal edges facing one another are formed of consecutively dispersed, arcuate, converging lines and parallel (the left parts and made by the animal moving direction fe.

Vollautomatische Betäubungs- und Tötungsvorrichtung für Schweine und Schafe

Vorrichtung und Verfahren zum Wiegen und Betäuben von Schlachttieren

Vorrichtung zum elektrischen Betäuben von bäuchlings aufliegend immobilisierten Schlachttieren mittels Brustelektrode

VORRICHTUNG ZUM BETÄUBEN VON SCHLACHTTIEREN

Vorrichtung zum Betaeuben von Schlachtvieh

... 329,242. Kitt, G., and Jaisle, G. Oct. 2, 1928, [Convention date]. Animals, stocks and like appliances for holding; electric killing - appliances.- Apparatus for holding and stunning animals comprises an inclined shoot 4 leading to a cage 13 having approximately the shape of the animals body and terminating in a hood 14, which mav be furnished with electric contacts such as rollers, balls, sliding contacts, or spikes on springs, or which may itself constitute an electrode and which is preferably perforated to receive the animals snout. The animals descent from a platform 1 into the shoot 4 is accelerated by a ramp 5. The floor 7 of the cage is hinged at its elevated end and can be swung down by means of the lever 10 to drop the stunned animal into a truck or like below the cage. Means other than electric current may be used for stunning the animal.

Process of rapid electric stunning cattle and pigs for slaughter

... 315,962. Weinberger, A. June 11, 1928. Drawings to SpeciGcation. Electric killing-appliances.-For stunning pigs and cattle for slaughter there is applied to the animal an interrupted continuous current of voltage of the order of 40-50 volts which is obtained from high-voltage lighting mains by an interrupter and a transformer or converter. This electrical apparatus is enclosed in a watertight casing, and the complete device may be transportable or it may be fixed for use on a large scale. The electrodes may consist of fabric or wool soaked in a solution of common salt, and one may be placed on the forehead by hand or by the use of elastic bands or by the aid of an insulated rod &c., and the other be placed on the spine or on the neck or connected to earth or to an electrically-conducting trap in which the animal is standing.

Humane crustacean processor

An apparatus for applying an electric current to a crustacean comprising (i) an electrically insulated tank adapted to contain the crustacean; (ii) two electrodes arranged such that the crustacean can be placed between them; and (iii) a means for creating an electric potential across the electrodes such that in use current flows between them and through the crustacean such that the crustacean is anaesthetised or killed. The electrodes may be rigid, or may be made to conform to the shape of the crustacean, and may comprise a plurality of curved fingers, a resilient mesh, resiliently biased probes or oppositely rotating belts (Figure 12).

Improvements in Apparatus for Electrocuting Animals.

... 17,603. Fairholme, E. G., and Clarke, A. D. July 24. Electric killing-appliances.-Cats, dogs, &c. are killed by electricity in a chamber b, Fig. 2, which slides into a casing a' and is covered by a sliding lid b', the casing and lid being provided with windows a', b<3>. When the chamber b is pulled out on to brackets a<8>, it is held by a spring catch c<4>, and is returned by springs c<2> when the catch is released by a treadle &c. c<5>, so that contact is made between plates d<6> and buffers e connected to a transformer &c. within the compartment t. The electrodes d covering most of the chamber bare separated by an insulating-strip d<1>, over which one of the electrodes projects to avoi i a dead surface, and have clips engaging strips d<4> fitted upon removable insulating slates &c. b<1> and connected to the contacts d<6>. A switch enables the current to be applied as the chamber b returns into position, or subsequently. For killing kittens &c., a smaller chamber f, Fig. 6, is fitted within ...

Test apparatus

Improvements in or relating to electrical stunning apparatus

... 432,822. Stunning animals. ASHTON, Ltd., T. A., 26, Norfolk Street, and HAYHURST, A., 30, Endowood Road, Millhouses, both in Sheffield. April 21, 1934, No. 12016. [Class 5 (i)] An electrical stunning - appliance comprises a pair of electrodes 3 carried by arms 1 projecting from hollow handles 5 attached to each other by a pivot 2 situated at the end remote from the electrodes, one of the handles being provided with a switch actuating member 9 that is adapted to be gripped by the hand holding the other handle, and moved to close contacts when the electrodes engage the head of the animal. Leads 4 from a source of current pass through the handles, the lead in the handle carrying the switch being connected to a blade member 7 adapted to engage an extension 6 of the arm 1 when the member 9, to which it is adjustably connected by a screw 10, is moved outwards from the handle. In a modification, the moving switch blade is pressed inwards by a depression piece resiliently mounted in the handle ...

Improvements in apparatus for electrocuting animals

... 469,647. Electric killing-appliances. CLARKE, A. D., ROBERTS, H. F., and VAUGHAN, G. H. Feb. 12, 1937, No. 4244. [Class 5 (i)] An electrocuting- cabinet a particularly for cats has a chamber b provided with a porcelain troughshaped container c divided by a partition d notched at e. In use, the cat is placed in the container with its hind feet on an electrode i and its neck in the notch e, so that its nose rests on an electrode h of absorbent material such as'sponge or felt that is moistened with a conducting liquid in a compartment of the container. On closing a sliding glazed cover k, the primary circuit of a transformer m is closed, and a hightension current passes through the animal. The electrode h may be replaced by a perforatedmetal liquid-container covered with sponge or felt.

ELECTRICAL STUNNING OF ANIMALS

STUNNING TONGS

... 1477310 Slaughtering animals HAVERHILL MEAT PRODUCTS Ltd 14 Oct 1974 [23 Oct 1973] 49348/73 Heading AIM In a stunning tongs, an impulse generator is operated, in timed relation to the actuation of a primed movers acting oh the arms of the tongs, to apply an electrical impulse of predetermined waveform, frequency, and voltage simultaneously with the contact of the electrode heads on the animal's head, and to apply a steady current through the animal's head for sufficient time to enable slaughtering. In an embodiment, the prime mover is a pneumatic cylinder 10 actuated by a trigger 8 which also closes acontact a in a switch 26 in the electronic timing circuit of Fig. 4. After a time interval determined by the.values of capacitor C2 and resistor Rl a relay contact RL/1 closes and applies the output from a variable frequency generator 35 to the electrode heads 12, 13 on the arms 6, 5 of the stunning tongs, The relay contact RL/1 opens after a time interval, determined by the values of resistors ...

SCHLACHTTIER BETÄUBUNGSBOX.

PROCEDURE FOR THE TREATMENT OF ANIMAL BODIES AND APPARATUS FOR THE GENERATION OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION

BETÄUBUNGSBOX FOR CATTLE AND PROCEDURES FOR THE BETÄUBEN AND KILLING CATTLE

GEFLÜGELBETÄUBUNGSVORRICHTUNG

VORRICHTUNG ZUR AUTOMATISCHEN ELEKTRISCHEN BETAEUBUNG VON SCHLACHTVIEH, INSBESONDERE VON SCHWEINEN

APPARATUS FOR THE BETAEUBEN OF SLAUGHTER CATTLE, IN PARTICULAR OF PIGS.

APPARATUS FOR THE ELECTRICAL BETAEUBEN OF SLAUGHTER CATTLE.

PROCEDURE FOR AFFECTING THE QUALITY, IN PARTICULAR THE ZARTHEIT MEAT OF SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS, MEANS OF ELECTRIC CURRENTS.

DEVICE TO THE AUTOMATIC ELECTRICAL ONE BETAEUBUNG OF SLAUGHTER CATTLE, IN PARTICULAR OF PIGS

AUTOMATIC ELEKTROSCHOCK BETÄUBUNGSANLAGE ONES FOR SLAUGHTER CATTLE.

Effective animal stunning

Disclosed are an animal stunning apparatus and method for inducing rapid unconsciousness and insensibility. The apparatus includes a stunning station (10) in which a live subject animal is located in a confined position and an applicator (60) contacts an application point (51) on the live subject animal's head (50) immediately overlying a frontal portion of the animal's brain and couples microwave radiation to the head, A microwave generator (75) generates microwave energy of a suitable power level and frequency, and a waveguide (76) directs the microwave radiation to the applicator (60). An auto-tuner (90) in the waveguide uses a directional coupler (91) to detect forward and reflected power and to tune in real time the impedance for matching the load and optimising effective power transfer. A switch (78) discontinues the application of microwave radiation which is heating of the frontal portion of the brain after a period of time sufficient to have raised the temperature of the frontal ...

Automated Poultry Hanging System and Method

This invention relates to automated systems and methods for hanging live poultry for further processing. The system has an alignment conveyor, an alignment stunner, a hanging box, and a shackle. The alignment conveyor conveys poultry from an input point to the alignment stunner. The alignment stunner urges the poultry to move to a desired position on the alignment conveyor and stuns the poultry. The hanging box grasps the stunned poultry and places the poultry into the shackle for further processing. A computer and at least one sensor control operation of the system so that human intervention is minimized.

Method and Installation for Killing Poultry

The invention relates to a method and installation for halal killing poultry, such as chicken, turkey, duck and quail, comprising the steps of: i) suspending the poultry with the poultry head down; ii) positioning the suspended poultry head; and iii) killing the poultry near the suspended and positioned poultry head, optionally the poultry may be prestunned. 1. A method for killing poultry , such as chicken , turkey , duck and quail , comprising the steps of:i) suspending the poultry with the poultry head down;ii) positioning the suspended poultry head; andiii) killing the poultry near the suspended and positioned poultry head.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the killing comprises cutting a neck blood vessel.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the poultry neck is confined by a neck fork.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein wings of the suspended poultry are confined.5. The method as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the wings of the poultry are confined during the positioning of the suspended poultry head.6. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the poultry prior to killing is stunned claim 1 , such as head-head stunning claim 1 , head-leg stunning and/or head-cloaca stunning.7. An installation for killing poultry claim 1 , such as chicken claim 1 , turkey claim 1 , duck and quail claim 1 , comprising:i) means for suspending the poultry with the poultry head down;ii) means for positioning the suspended poultry head; and iii) means for killing the poultry near the suspended and positioned poultry head.8. The installation as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the killing means comprise means for cutting a neck blood vessel.9. The installation as claimed in claim 7 , further comprising a neck fork for confining the neck of the poultry.10. The installation as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the positioning means comprise a V-shaped positioning element for accommodating the neck of the poultry.11. The installation as claimed in claim 10 , wherein ...

ANIMAL STUNNING

Described are animal stunning apparatus and methods for inducing rapid unconsciousness and insensibility. The apparatus includes a stunning station in which a live subject animal is located in a confined position and an applicator contacts an application point on the live subject animal's head immediately overlying a frontal portion of the animal's brain and couples microwave radiation to the head. A microwave generator generates microwave energy of a suitable power level and frequency, and a waveguide directs the microwave radiation to the applicator. A switch discontinues the application of microwave radiation effecting heating of the frontal portion of the brain after a period of time sufficient to have raised the temperature of the frontal portion of the brain of the subject animal to thereby induce the unconsciousness and insensibility. The period is sufficient only to rapidly induce insensibility, and is insufficient for the insensibility induced to be irreversible, and insufficient to cause significant heating of deeper brain tissues and including the brain stem. 1. An animal stunning apparatus for inducing substantially immediate unconsciousness and insensibility enabling processing or handling of a subject animal , the apparatus including:a stunning station to which a live subject animal to be processed or handled is introduced, the stunning station being arranged to locate a subject animal in a confined position,an applicator located so as to contact an application point on the live subject animal's head immediately overlying a frontal portion of the animal's brain, the applicator having a coupling conformation to couple microwave radiation therethrough to the head and to the frontal portion of the brain of the subject animal when in the confined position at the stunning station,a microwave generator for generating and radiating microwave energy of a suitable power level and frequency, and a waveguide coupled to the generator so as to receive and direct ...

Method and Installation for Killing Poultry

An installation and method for halal killing poultry, such as chicken, turkey, duck and quail, includes the steps of: i) suspending the poultry with the poultry head down; ii) positioning the suspended poultry head via a V-shaped positioning element; and iii) killing the poultry near the suspended and positioned poultry head, optionally the poultry may be prestunned.

EFFECTIVE ANIMAL STUNNING

Disclosed are an animal stunning apparatus and method for inducing rapid unconsciousness and insensibility. The apparatus includes a stunning station wherein a live animal is confined and an applicator contacts an application point on the animal's head overlying a frontal portion of the brain and couples microwave radiation to the head. A microwave generator generates microwave energy of suitable power and frequency, and a waveguide directs microwave radiation to the applicator. An auto-tuner in the waveguide uses a directional coupler to detect forward and reflected power and to tune in real time the impedance for matching the load and optimizing effective power transfer. A switch discontinues the application of microwave radiation heating of the frontal portion to induce unconsciousness and insensibility. The period may be sufficient only to rapidly induce insensibility, and insufficient for the insensibility induced to be irreversible, or cause significant heating of deeper brain tissues. 1. A method of stunning an animal for inducing unconsciousness and insensibility enabling processing or handling of the animal , the method including the steps of:introducing a live subject animal to be processed or handled to a stunning station and locating the animal in a generally confined position,locating an applicator in contact with an application point on the animal's head immediately overlying the frontal portion of the subject animal's brain, the applicator having a coupling conformation to couple microwave radiation through the applicator to the head and to the frontal portion of the brain of the subject animal,generating microwave radiation of a suitable power level and frequency and directing that radiation through a waveguide to the applicator at an operative end of the waveguide to thereby heat the frontal portion of the brain of the subject animal,detecting reflected power of microwave radiation in the waveguide and, in response to the level of reflected power, ...

A Method of Animal Processing

A method of processing a plurality of animal carcasses in an industrial processing plant comprising removing substantially all the blood from the two or more animal carcasses, then refrigerating or freezing the animal carcasses prior to hide removal and evisceration. 1. A method of processing a plurality of animal carcasses in an industrial processing plant , the method comprising the steps of:removing substantially all the blood from the plurality of animal carcasses, then freezing at least a part of the animal carcasses prior to hide removal and evisceration.2. (canceled)3. The method of processing an animal as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the carcasses are at least partly frozen using internal and/or external application of a low temperature fluid of between 0° C. and −51° C.4. (canceled)5. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the animal hides remain substantially intact following blood removal.6. (canceled)7. The method for processing animal carcasses as claimed in claim 1 , the method further comprising the steps of:a) stunning an animal;b) removing blood from the animal carcass;c) evacuating the stomach; andd) freezing at least part of the animal carcasswherein the hide remains substantially intact on the animal or animal carcass throughout steps a) to d).8. The method of processing animal carcasses as claimed in claim 1 , for each animal/animal carcass the method further comprising the steps of:a) removing blood from the animal carcass;b) evacuating the stomach;c) evacuating the colon;d) flushing colon with disinfectant solution;e) washing and sanitization of carcass hide;f) rinsing carcass; andg) freezing at least part of the animal carcasswherein the hide remains substantially intact on the animal or animal carcass throughout steps a) to g).9. The method for processing animal carcasses as claimed in claim 8 , the method further comprising one or more of the steps of;a) stunning the animals prior to blood removal;b) following freezing, ...

Systems and Methods for the Electric Field Controlled Anesthetizing of Fish

A system and method to induce fish anesthetizing or narcosis is described that induces a potential field across the body of a laboratory fish having a pair of electrodes, the waveform generated by this potential field is approximately balanced to reduce the introduction of anions into the solution, and a camera is mounted to observe the activity of the fish, so that the potential difference may be adjusted based on the state of the fish. 1. A method for inducing an electrical potential across a laboratory fish , the method consisting of:creating an initial potential difference in a body of water across an anode and a cathode of a fish tank, said fish tank having the anode and the cathode spatially placed at the opposite ends of the fish tank;mapping a species to a voltage from a database of species electrical waveforms, wherein the database of species electrical waveforms is operably loaded into the programmable power supply;then increasing the potential difference between the anode and the cathode, such that there is a potential difference of up to 10V/cm across the body of the fish;then further decreasing the potential difference between the anode and the cathode to approximately 0V/cm across the body of the fish; so that when the potential difference first increases and then decreases across the body of the fish, the fish experiences a physiological change.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the physiological change experienced is electrotaxis.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the physiological change experienced is electronarcosis.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the physiological change experienced is electroeuthanasia.5. The method of wherein the maximum potential difference is greater than 5.0V across the body of fish.6. The method of wherein the species electrical waveform has a periodic waveform with a frequency from 0.1 to 1000 Hz.7. The method of where the species electrical waveform is an impulse.8. The method of where the species electrical waveform ...

Method and Apparatus for Slaughtering of Fish

A method of slaughtering fish comprising the steps of providing an elongate passage, passing fish entrained within a flow of water through said passage, and generating linear electric field in the water along at least a first region of said passage, thereby inducing electro-anaesthesia or stunning of the fish passing through said first region of the passage, and applying a further electric field in the water in a subsequent region of the passage, downstream of said first region, to kill the fish such that the fish exit a downstream end of said passage in a dead state. 1. A method of slaughtering fish comprising the steps of;providing an elongate passage, passing fish entrained within a flow of water through said passage, andgenerating a linear electric field in the water along at least a first region of said passage, thereby inducing electro-anaesthesia or stunning of the fish passing through said first region of the passage, andapplying a further electric field in the water in a subsequent region of the passage, downstream of said first region, to kill the fish such that the fish exit a downstream end of said passage in a dead state.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising the steps of;providing a plurality of electrodes within said passage, said electrodes being arranged in longitudinally spaced pairs along the passage, and applying a potential difference between the electrodes of one or more electrode pairs in at least a first region of said passage via a DC supply to generate said linear electric field in the water along said at least first region of the passage.3. The method as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising the steps of;applying a pulsed waveform to the electrodes of one or more electrode pairs in a second region of said passage downstream of said first region to generate said further electric field in the water to cause medullary collapse in fish passing through said subsequent region of the passage.4. The method as claimed in claim 3 ...

Effective animal stunning

An animal stunning apparatus for inducing unconsciousness and insensibility of a live subject animal includes an applicator for contacting an application point on the live subject animal's head and couples microwave radiation to the head. A microwave generator generates microwave energy of a suitable power level and frequency, and a waveguide directs the microwave radiation to the applicator. An auto-tuner in the waveguide uses a directional coupler to detect forward and reflected power and to tune in real time the impedance for matching the load and optimize effective power transfer. A switch discontinues the application of microwave radiation that is heating the frontal portion of the brain after a period of time sufficient to induce the unconsciousness and insensibility. Methods for inducing rapid unconsciousness and insensibility in an animal include application of microwave radiation.

AUTOMATED POULTRY HANGING SYSTEM AND METHOD

This invention relates to automated systems and methods for hanging live poultry for further processing. The system has an alignment conveyor, an alignment stunner, a hanging box, and a shackle. The alignment conveyor conveys poultry from an input point to the alignment stunner. The alignment stunner urges the poultry to move to a desired position on the alignment conveyor and stuns the poultry. The hanging box grasps the stunned poultry and places the poultry into the shackle for further processing. A computer and at least one sensor control operation of the system so that human intervention is minimized. 1. An automated system for hanging poultry , comprising:an alignment conveyor, wherein the alignment conveyor is an endless conveyor having an upper surface positioned in an alignment conveyor plane and movable in an alignment conveyor direction, wherein the alignment conveyor comprises at least one alignment box configured to receive poultry that defines a side opening, and wherein the at least one alignment box is attached to the upper surface of the alignment conveyor;a hanging box comprising a lower surface, a pair of opposed sides, a rear wall defining a rear wall aperture, and a means for immobilizing the poultry, wherein the hanging box is rotatable about and between a first box position, in which the lower surface of the hanging box is substantially parallel to the plane of the alignment conveyor, and a second box position, in which the lower surface of the hanging box is at an acute angle relative to the plane of the alignment conveyor;an alignment stunner comprising means for urging the poultry from the at least one alignment box through the side opening and to the hanging box when the hanging box is positioned above at least a portion of the upper surface of the alignment conveyor, the alignment stunner defining at least one fluid opening in fluid communication with a fluid source that is configured to direct at least a first stream of fluid in a ...

STUNNER/KILLER ELECTRODE PLATE AND TROUGH

A poultry stunning apparatus including a trough for containing water through which the poultry is carried for stunning. The apparatus also including an electrical control module configured to apply a DC current to the poultry at a voltage sufficient to stun the poultry and to apply AC current to the stunned poultry at a voltage and for a period of time sufficient to immobilize and relax the muscles of the stunned poultry, while at the same time avoiding or minimizing damage to the poultry tissue. The apparatus further including a stunning electrode positioned within the trough, the stunning electrode including a metal plate adapted and positioned within the trough to be contacted in a contact zone by the poultry as the poultry are carried along, the contact zone of the metal plate being substantially smooth and uninterrupted. 1. A poultry stunning apparatus , comprising:a trough for containing water through which the poultry is carried for stunning, the trough having first and second open ends for permitting the poultry to be carried along through the trough;an electrical control module configured to apply a DC current to the poultry at a voltage sufficient to stun the poultry; anda stunning electrode positioned within the trough, the stunning electrode comprising a substantially smooth metal plate adapted and positioned within the trough and comprising a contact zone for contacting the poultry as the poultry is carried along through the trough, the contact zone of the metal plate being substantially smooth and uninterrupted.2. The poultry stunning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the stunning electrode includes drainage holes in edge portions of the stunning electrode claim 1 , outside of the contact zone.3. The poultry stunning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the stunning electrode is pivotally mounted within the trough.4. The poultry stunning apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the stunning electrode is mounted for pivotal motion by way of one or more hinges.5. The ...

DIRECT CURRENT/ALTERNATING CURRENT POULTRY STUNNING AND IMMOBILIZING APPARATUS AND METHOD

A poultry stunning apparatus and method, the apparatus including an electrical control module configured to apply a DC current to the poultry at a voltage sufficient to stun the poultry and to apply AC current to the stunned poultry at a voltage and for a period of time sufficient to immobilize and relax the muscles of the stunned poultry, while at the same time avoiding or minimizing damage to the poultry tissue. In the method, DC voltage/current is applied for initial stunning, followed by an AC voltage/current to immobilize poultry and to further relax the muscles of the stunned poultry, such that the poultry does not exhibit involuntary motions, while at the same time avoiding or minimizing damage to the poultry tissue. 1. A poultry stunning apparatus , comprising:an electrical control module configured to apply a DC current to the poultry at a voltage sufficient to stun the poultry and to apply AC current to the stunned poultry at a voltage and for a period of time sufficient to immobilize and relax the muscles of the stunned poultry, while at the same time avoiding or minimizing damage to the poultry tissue.2. The poultry stunning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the AC current is applied at a medium voltage of between about 60 to 250 VAC.3. The poultry stunning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the AC current is applied at a medium voltage of between about 60-130 VAC.4. The poultry stunning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the AC current is applied at a medium voltage of about 70-90 VAC.5. The poultry stunning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the AC voltage/current is applied at a medium voltage with a dwell time between about 2 and 5 seconds.6. The poultry stunning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the AC voltage/current is applied at a frequency of about 50-60 Hz.7. A method for stunning poultry claim 1 , comprising:applying a DC current to poultry at a voltage sufficient to stun the poultry;applying an AC current to the stunned poultry at a voltage and for a period of ...

System, Apparatus and Methods for Organism Immobilization

A portable system for handling and affecting a physiological state of an aquatic species with a pair of gloves, a multiplicity of electrodes, and a pulsator attached to the electrodes, so that when the pulsator is activated the current, alters the physiological state of the aquatic species. The system providing a regulated current output to control the flow of current through the aquatic species held between the pair of conducting gloves.

ELECTRICAL STUNNING METHOD WITH PROLONGED PERIOD OF UNCONSCIOUSNESS

Disclosed is an electrical stunning method that is delivered to the head of a slaughter animal. A direct and/or alternating current electric pulse or an electric pulse sequence including two or more direct and/or alternating current pulses is used in the method. Also disclosed is a slaughter method using the stunning method and a design for a device that can be used in the stunning method. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said animal is a livestock animal.39. The method according to claim 2 , wherein said livestock animal is a cow ().4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the pulse is generated by discharging a capacitor.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the energy of the electric pulse or electric pulse sequence is from 30 to 70 kJ.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the pulse length is 0.25 to 1000 ms.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the pulse sequence comprises multiple pulses with 10 to 1000 ms between two pulses.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the amplitude of a subsequent pulse is a fraction of previous pulse claim 1 , wherein said fraction is from 0.5 to 1.5.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the pulse sequence comprises two pulses claim 1 , a first pulse and a second pulse.10. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the total energy is divided over multiple pulses.11. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the pulse shape is rectangular claim 1 , cosine squared claim 1 , Gaussian claim 1 , triangle or saw tooth.12. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said head box comprises at least a first and a second electrode and wherein said first electrode is placed in the head box so that said first electrode makes contact with the animal's nose claim 1 , forehead claim 1 , temple claim 1 , chin claim 1 , cheek claim 1 , lower mandible or front part of the neck.13. The method according to claim 12 , wherein said second electrode is placed in the head box so that said second electrode ...

Method of animal processing

一种用于在工业加工工厂中加工多个动物胴体的方法，所述方法包括从两个或更多的动物胴体中在实质上去除所有的血液，随后在去除皮毛和内脏之前冷却或冷冻所述动物胴体。

PROCESS FOR THE PROCESSING OF FISH, IN PARTICULAR THONIDA, AND SHIP-FACTORY SUITABLE FOR SUCH A METHOD

Chicken processing method and chicken processing system

Disclosed is a fertile chicken processing method having an improved form. The chicken processing method comprises the following steps: a) moving plastic boxes having live chicken inside, and stacking and loading the same onto a live chicken conveying vehicle; b) mooring the plastic boxes to a mooring facility having a blue light environment which blocks light from the outside; c) hanging the chicken to a shackle of a conveyor, and suspending the same; d) making the chicken faint by an electric shock having a gradually increasing voltage with a stun gun; e) cutting an artery of the chicken, and taking the blood away; f) scalding the chicken with a scalding device, and removing feathers with a feather remover; g) cutting the neck of the chicken with a neck cutter; h) burning feathers with a burner when the skin dries after the neck is cut; i) extracting internal organs with an internal organ extractor; j) cutting the ankle of the chicken, and dropping the chicken from the shackle; k) cooling the resultant product with a coolant in a cooling chiller at 2-4C for 46-50 minutes; l) aging the resultant product in an aging room at -2 to -5C for 48-50 minutes; m) moving the aged chicken on a belt, and sorting the chicken by weight; n) and packing the chicken. The chicken processing method produces chicken having improved quality.

Device for electrically slaughtering animals

Apparatus for conveying animals during slaughtering

The invention relates to an apparatus for stunning animals to be slaughtered said apparatus comprising two sets of endless conveyor means each defining a substantially V-shaped passage way therebetween said sets being arranged one behind the other, the operating surface of each conveyor comprising plates (4) which are hinged about each other at the edges (5,6) such that no gaps are formed and which may have a curved outer plane (8) at the operating surface which is concentric with the axis (7) of the reversing wheel, the gap (12) between two subsequent conveyors being bridged by rolls (9,10) in line with the operating surfaces of said conveyors.

Humane dispatcher for birds

A humane dispatcher for breaking the spinal cord of a bird, comprises two blunt jaws 31, 32. The jaws 31, 32 are pivotally connected by a pivot pin 33 and are movable towards and away from each other by handles. The jaws have straight blunt edges 43 which are aligned with each other and which are close together in the closed position. At their free ends the jaws have projections 41 which prevent the edges 43 from touching and leave a gap between the jaws along most of their length in the closed position. Upstands 40 are secured to the free ends of the jaws to prevent sideways ejection of a bird's neck as the jaws are brought together. <IMAGE>

A method of animal processing

A method of processing a plurality of animal carcasses in an industrial processing plant comprising removing substantially all the blood from two or more animal carcasses, then refrigerating or freezing the animal carcasses prior to hide removal and evisceration.

Electrical stunning device

An electrical stunning device ( 10 ) to stun and immobilize an animal includes a first contact tip ( 15 ) and a second contact tip ( 23 ) to contact the animal. The first contact tip ( 15 ) is operatively connected to a first voltage wire ( 47 ) and the second contact tip ( 23 ) is operatively connected to a second voltage wire ( 46 ). The second contact tip ( 23 ) is pivotable to activate a proximity switch ( 43 ), which closes the circuit and allows voltage to be applied to the first contact tip ( 15 ) via the first voltage wire ( 47 ) and the second contact tip ( 23 ) via the second voltage wire ( 46 ) to stun the animal.

Laying hen butchers processing method with chicken and chicken butchers system of processing

本发明提供蛋鸡用鸡屠宰加工方法及鸡屠宰加工系统。该蛋鸡用鸡屠宰加工方法包括：从饲养场笼子中取出活鸡来放入塑料箱后移动塑料箱，并装载于活鸡运输车辆；将上述塑料箱系泊于外部光被阻隔的蓝灯气氛的系泊设备；将收容于上述塑料箱内的鸡悬挂于输送机的挂钩；使鸡经过电晕机，从而被电压逐渐增加的电击晕；放血步骤；实施浸烫并脱毛；使鸡经过割头机来切断鸡颈；使鸡经过火焰机来火烧鸡绒毛；使鸡经过内脏摘取机来摘取内脏；脚踝切断步骤；在冷却水中对鸡进行冷却；在催熟室对鸡进行催熟；使鸡在带上进行移动，并按重量进行筛选；以及对鸡进行包装。

DEVICE FOR ELECTRICALLY STUNNING ANIMALS FOR SLAUGHTERING

DEVICE FOR AUTOMATIC ANESTHESIA, BY CONTROLLED ELECTROCUTION, OF BUTCHER ANIMALS.

Advanced electro-narcosis device

CONTAINER BOX FOR ANESTHESIA BUTCHER ANIMALS

PROCESS FOR THE PROCESSING OF FISH, IN PARTICULAR THONIDA, AND SHIP-FACTORY SUITABLE FOR SUCH A METHOD

Le procédé conforme à l'invention, pour la transformation de poissons de type thonidés, destiné à être mis en oeuvre sur un navire-usine, comprend successivement :- une opération d'étourdissement des poissons pêchés, par application d'une décharge électrique sur chacun desdits poissons vivants amenés à la surface de l'eau,- une opération de ramassage de chacun des poissons étourdis, au moyen d'une nacelle équipée d'un filet,- une opération de mise à mort et de préparation des poissons étourdis, en vue de leur découpe,- une opération de prélèvement des longes de chacun des poissons préparés,- une opération de réfrigération de chacune desdites longes prélevées, pour amener leur température à coeur entre - 3°C et + 1 °C, de préférence entre - 2°C et 0°C,- une opération de tranchage des longes prélevées réfrigérées, selon la présentation souhaitée, puis- une opération de surgélation desdites longes tranchées.L'invention concerne également le navire-usine, en particulier de type thonier-palangrier, équipé pour la mise en oeuvre de ce procédé. The process according to the invention, for the processing of tuna-type fish, intended to be carried out on a factory ship, comprises successively: a stunning operation of the fished fish, by application of an electric discharge on each of said live fish brought to the surface of the water, - an operation of collecting each of the stunned fish, by means of a nacelle equipped with a net, - an operation of killing and preparing the stunned fish, with a view to their cutting, - a sampling operation of the loins of each of the prepared fish, - a refrigeration operation of each of said lifts taken to bring their core temperature between -3 ° C and + 1 ° C, preferably between - 2 ° C and 0 ° C, - a slicing operation of refrigerated loins, according to the desired presentation, then- a deep freezing operation of said sliced loins.The invention also concerns and the factory vessel, in particular of the tuna- ...

DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC STUNNING OR SLAUGHTERING ANIMALS FOR BUTCHERY, PARTICULARLY PIGS

Dispositif pour assommer ou abattre électriquement des animaux de boucherie, notamment des porcs. Ce dispositif comprend d'une part deux bandes transporteuses sans fin 1, 2 se déplaçant en synchronisme et parallèlement et dont les surfaces de travail sont positionnées en forme de V, un plancher 3 étant placé en dessous des bandes et la distance entre le plancher et les bandes augmentant dans la direction d'entraînement des bandes, et d'autre part une paire d'électrodes 5, 6 qui peuvent être amenées en contact avec la tête d'un animal, et est caractérisé en ce que les électrodes sont positionnées avec possibilité de déplacement à une certaine distance l'une de l'autre dans la direction de mouvement des bandes et peuvent s'étendre vers le bas dans le passage en forme de V existant entre les bandes. Abattage rationnel des porcs pour la boucherie. Device for electrically knocking out or slaughtering slaughter animals, especially pigs. This device comprises on the one hand two endless conveyor belts 1, 2 moving in synchronism and parallel and whose working surfaces are positioned in a V-shape, a floor 3 being placed below the belts and the distance between the floor and the bands increasing in the direction of driving of the bands, and on the other hand a pair of electrodes 5, 6 which can be brought into contact with the head of an animal, and is characterized in that the electrodes are positioned with possibility of displacement at a certain distance from each other in the direction of movement of the bands and may extend downward into the V-shaped passage existing between the bands. Rational slaughter of pigs for slaughter.

DEVICE FOR ELECTRICALLY ANESTHERING BUTCHER ANIMALS

Apparatus and method using electromagnetic radiation for stunning animals to be slaughtered

A method of stunning an animal for slaughter is provided. The method includes directing a first portion of electromagnetic radiation in a first side of the animal's head and directing a second portion of the electromagnetic radiation in a second side of the animal's head such that the first portion and second portion of the electromagnetic radiation achieve constructive interfere at a focal point within the animal's head.

IMPROVEMENTS IN DEVICES FOR THE STUNNING OF BEEF ANIMALS DURING SLAUGHTERING.

Patent FR2390903B1

Improvement to devices for stunning animals to be slaughtered in a slaughterhouse

The invention relates to a device for stunning animals to be slaughtered. Conveyor means 1, 1' successively convey the animals 3, 3', which are held immobilised, to a slaughtering station, consisting of two lateral electrodes 8, integral with an upper support 9 which is mounted so as to move on rails 15, and can be moved in a to-and-fro movement along a path parallel to the path of the animals, the said support 9 of the electrodes 8 is mounted, securely attached by means of mechanical linkage means 18, to a return member 17, which is tensioned by the movement of the said support 9 in its course moving away from its starting position, and in the direction of the exit from the animal conveyor, the said support then being driven only by the thrust exerted by the head of the animal in contact with the electrodes, and against the antagonistic force generated by the said return member.

Improvements to devices for stunning (felling) butchery animals during slaughter

The invention relates to a device for the electrocution of animals during slaughter. According to the invention, the electrocution system comprises a plurality of electrodes suspended from an upper carriage 2 mounted slidably parallel to a conveyor formed of two lateral bands disposed in a V 1 and 1'; the electrodes are coupled in pairs 7, 7', the pairs, for example three in number, being arranged side by side in the direction of advance of the animal's head, and the electrodes are mounted pivotably according to an axis 10 and actuated by an upper jack 11 so that the electrodes belonging to the three successive pairs are brought in a pinching movement, independent of each other, until they come into contact with the animal's head, permitting adaptation to all shapes and types of animals being processed.

DEVICE FOR THE SLAUGHTERING OF BEEF ANIMALS BY ELECTROCUTION PROVIDED WITH CONTINUOUSLY MOVING MOBILE ELECTRODES

Apparatus for killing poultry

Method and device for the humane slaughter of slaughter animals

Device for knocking out animals to be slaughtered by means of an electric current

Device for electrically stunning or lulling slaughter animals

Anaesthesia of individual animals for slaughter - electrodes on mobile chassis supply current to head of animal retained in stall with trap door above conveyor

Appts. for individual anaesthesia of animals prior to slaughter consists of a stall (1) for retaining the animal at a fixed post associated with mobile electrodes (19) which apply a current, partic. to head. A trap door (8) allows evacuation of the live anaesthetised animal. Electrodes (19) are mounted on a mobile chassis (15) which is mechanically displaced, back and forth, horizontally, along the positioning axis of the animal. The chassis (15) has an insulated panel (18) between the electrodes (19) and stall with a central opening for the head of the animal. The panel (18) comes into contact with the shoulders of the animal. Electrodes (19) are located laterally at rear of panel and approach one another to secure around the head. USE/ADVANTAGE - Automatic anaesthesia of animals for slaughter. Remote controlled programmed operation initiated by operator (claimed). Reduced stress on animal. Allows bleeding of unconscious animal.

Method and apparatus for killing aquatic animals

An apparatus and method for killing fish, which allows the fish to be killed when in an unstressed state to ensure that excess adrenaline is not released before death to spoil the texture of the flesh. The apparatus includes a chamber (40) in which the presence of a live fish, when sensed by a sensor (18), initiates a sequence of operations comprising the stunning, killing and bleeding of the fish.

Flow-through fish stunner and method of stunning fish

Fish stunner apparatus for use in saltwater flow-through fish stunning comprising, an elongate stunner tube configured so that water and fish can be pumped through the tube in a flow-through manner, at least three stunning electrodes spaced along the stunner tube configured to provide, when powered, an electric field substantially longitudinally along the stunner tube, a high power alternating voltage power supply configured to supply 0v to at least one, preferably two stunning electrodes, and further configured to supply at least one high power alternating voltage to at least one remaining stunning electrode, at least the first electrode and last electrode in the direction of flow being at 0v, whereby high power alternating voltage electric fields are provided along part or substantially all of the stunner tube.

Apparatus for the automatic stunning of slaughter cattle.

The invention relates to an apparatus for the automatic electric stunning of slaughter cattle, in particular pigs, by making use of two electrodes (3,4) placed next to each other in the V-shaped passage (7) formed between two endless conveyors (1,2) which electrodes according to the invention are suspended from a transverse shaft (6) placed high above the conveyors so that the electrodes like a pendulum (5) can be pushed aside in the direction of transportation by the animal to be stunned and return into the vertical starting position by gravity, said electrodes being arranged preferably close to the exit of the conveyors with the receiving surface (10) sufficiently low to make sure that a stunned animal does not prevent the return of the electrodes.

Device for stunning an animal for slaughter

The invention relates to a device for stunning an animal for slaughter, for instance a pig which device comprises: transporting means (1) for transporting an animal for slaughter through the device; at least two head electrodes (3,4) for placing against the head of the animal; at least one body electrode (5,35) for placing against the head of the animal, first electrical means connected to the head electrodes for carrying through the brain of the animal a first current pulse; and second electrical means connected to the body electrode for carrying through the body of the animal a second current pulse. The device is characterized in that said first current pulse comprises an alternating current component with a first basic frequency f1 of at least 100 Hz; said second current pulse comprises an alternating current component with a second basic frequency f2 which is lower than f1 and which begins a maximum of 8 s after the start of the first current pulse, and during the contact between the electrodes and the animal for slaughter the relative velocity between the electrodes and the animal for slaughter is substantially zero.

Anesthetic device for slaughter animals

Electric stunner

Box for stunning animals to be slaughtered

Stunning box for stunning animals to be slaughtered, especially pigs (11) with a reception chamber (23) which has lateral limiting devices (16, 17) and a tapering limited head reception region (25), for receiving an animal to be slaughtered during the stunning process, at least one limiting device (17) being movable towards another limiting device (16) opposite it and the limiting devices (16, 17) having outlines which converge downwards in the converged state, from which box - the head reception region is formed from end regions (25) of the limiting devices (16, 17) which regions (25) converge towards the front in the converged state of the limiting devices (16, 17); and - the limiting devices (16, 17) have, in the moved-together condition, a lower opening region and can be raised with respect to an inlet plane (27) on which the animal (11) to be slaughtered is located when it enters the stunning box region, for immobilisation of the animal (11) to be slaughtered. <IMAGE>

Device for stunning slaughter cattle by an electric discharge.

1. Device for stunning by electrical discharge slaughterhouse animals in the course of slaughtering, of the type comprising means (3, 4) for conveying said animals and at least two electrodes (8, 9) mounted on a support carriage (10), which is displaceable along a guide path (15) parallel to the animal conveying means (4) between a first active position (A) for which the electrodes are adapted to take position on either side of the animal's head and a second retracted position (D) allowing evacuation of the animal, characterized in that the carriage (10), bearing the electrodes (8, 9), is free to move along the guide path (13, 14, 15) and it is displaceable along this path from its active position (A) towards its retracted position (D) solely under the thrust of the animal (6) and, on the other hand, in that the guide path (13, 14, 15) and the animal conveying means (3, 4) follow parallel directions (F, G), inclined upwardly in the direction going from the active position (A) towards the retracted position (D), the carriage thus being adapted to accompany the advance movement of the animal (6) in the course of electrocution and after the fall of the stunned animal (17), to redescend freely by gravity to the starting position (A) to serve the following animal (7).

Fish slaughter device and trigger device configured for same

Fish slaughter device (1) and trigger device (2) configured for same. A fish slaughter device (1) comprises a fish positioning device (13) with a fish head abutment element (3), against which the head of a fish to be slaughtered abuts in a temporary stop position in front of at least one controllable fish slaughter tool (12). The fish head abutment element (3) is a trigger element (22) which can be released by means of a trigger sensor device (9) of a controllable trigger device (2), which can be controlled asa function of the fish size, in order to move the fish head abutment element (3) into different trigger positions. The trigger device (2) comprises a first control actuator (4) with a first actuator element (41), a coupling means (6), which connects the fish head abutment element (3) to the first actuator element (41) for fish-size-dependent controllable adjusting movement into the trigger positions, and an additional second control actuator (5) with a second actuator element (51) which can be controllablyplaced in at least two fixed trigger adjustment positions (EP1, EP2). The two actuator elements (41, 51) are coupled in such a manner that an adjusting movement of the first actuator element (41) is stopped by a coupling impact against the second actuator element (51) placed in one of its fixed trigger adjustment positions (EP1, EP2) and thereby brings about an associated trigger position (TP1, TP2) of the fish head abutment element (3).

Process for slaughtering fish

An apparatus and process for slaughtering fish wherein electro-narcosis is induced by exposing the fish to an alternating electrical field having a frequency of greater than 20 Hz for a predetermined duration wherein if the frequency is less than 200 Hz, the duration is less than 2 seconds and wherein the fish are subsequently killed whilst unconscious.

An apparatus for electrically stunning animals to be slaughtered

The invention relates to an apparatus for electrically stunning animals, said apparatus comprising two endless conveyors (1,2) running parallel to each other and positioned to form a V-shaped passage way therebetween as well as two sets of electrodes (3,4) which extend downwardly into the V-shaped passage way and can swing about horizontal axis (5,7) located above the passage way, of which electrodes (3,4) seen in the direction of movement of the conveyors, the first set (3) slopes downwardly and forwardly and have a short electrode surface (13) only at the bottom end, whilst the second set (4) slopes downwardly and backwards, said electrodes carrying electrode surfaces (15) over substantially the entire side that faces the first set (3).

Stunning device for animals for slaughter

A kind of processing method of the cold fresh meat of yak

牦牛肉具有极高的营养价值，其富含蛋白质和氨基酸，以及胡萝卜素、钙、磷等微量元素，脂肪含量特别低，热量特别高，对增强人体抗病力、细胞活力和器官功能均有显著作用。现有市场上的牦牛肉都是以牛肉干和鲜牛肉的冷冻肉形式出现，由于鲜肉保质期很短，运输很困难，所以目前市场上所谓的鲜肉都是以冷冻牦牛肉的形式出现，随着人们生活条件的提高，人们对食品的要求也逐渐提高，由于处理方式的缺陷，现有的冷冻牦牛肉仍存在着膻味重，肉质粗糙且存在着嚼不动的问题。本发明提供一种牦牛冷鲜肉的加工方法，包括屠宰、排酸、分割、包装和运输。

A kind of livestock and poultry hit government official's device

一种畜禽击宰装置，其特征在于，包括信号发送器、颈环、颈环扣、电控盒，该装置利用摇控击发绑定在肉类动物颈部，来击昏击杀菜肉动物，采用远距离摇控击发，不仅可以能对饲养的菜肉动物瞬间击昏或击毙，减少动物痛苦，而且在旅游狩猎场也可感到有真枪射击的效果，避免在擒杀动物时挣扎引起的不安全因素。

Slaughtering animals by stunning, head-lifting and and sticking

ABSTRACT This invention is a process and device for electrically sunning and stabbing of slaughter animals by using electrodes which from both sides grip round the snout of the animal and after stunning pull up the head to stretch its neck so that sticking of the carotid artery can take place into the properly positioned neck by a properly positioned and guided knife which knife can be mounted upon an electrode.

Poultry-killing device

Method and installation for killing poultry

The invention relates to a method and installation for halal killing poultry, such as chicken, turkey, duck and quail, comprising the steps of: i) suspending the poultry with the poultry head down; ii) positioning the suspended poultry head; and iii) killing the poultry near the suspended and positioned poultry head, optionally the poultry may be prestunned.

Animal slaughtering

Method and device for processing slaughter products.

Fish slaughter device and trigger device configured for same

Fish slaughter device (1) and trigger device (2) configured for same. A fish slaughter device (1) comprises a fish positioning device (13) with a fish head abutment element (3), against which the head of a fish to be slaughtered abuts in a temporary stop position in front of at least one controllable fish slaughter tool (12). The fish head abutment element (3) is a trigger element (22) which can be released by means of a trigger sensor device (9) of a controllable trigger device (2), which can be controlled as a function of the fish size, in order to move the fish head abutment element (3) into different trigger positions. The trigger device (2) comprises a first control actuator (4) with a first actuator element (41), a coupling means (6), which connects the fish head abutment element (3) to the first actuator element (41) for fish-size-dependent controllable adjusting movement into the trigger positions, and an additional second control actuator (5) with a second actuator element (51) which can be controllably placed in at least two fixed trigger adjustment positions (EP1, EP2). The two actuator elements (41, 51) are coupled in such a manner that an adjusting movement of the first actuator element (41) is stopped by a coupling impact against the second actuator element (51) placed in one of its fixed trigger adjustment positions (EP1, EP2) and thereby brings about an associated trigger position (TP1, TP2) of the fish head abutment element (3).

Multi-channel uniform-current stunner

IMPROVEMENT IN DEVICES FOR THE STUNNING OF BUTCHER ANIMALS IN A SLAUGHTERHOUSE

Device for stunning an animal for slaughter

Method and device for subaqueous ultrasonic catastrophic irradiation of living tissue

A fish killing and fish tissue sanitizing apparatus includes a tank (48), a water feed pipe extending to the tank (48), and an electromechanical transducer (66) in pressure-wave transmitting relationship to the tank (48) for generating ultrasonic pressure waves in water contained in the tank. An electrical signal generator is operatively connected to the transducer (66) for energizing same with an alternating electrical signal. A sensor is in operative contact with water contained in the tank (48) for detecting transient and inertial cavitation occurring within the water in the tank (48).

Box for stunning animals to be slaughtered

A method of animal processing

A method of processing a plurality of animal carcasses in an industrial processing plant comprising removing substantially all the blood from two or more animal carcasses, then refrigerating or freezing the animal carcasses prior to hide removal and evisceration.

Method for processing an animal carcass and apparatus for providing electrical stimulation

Poultry killing device

1. Killing device for animals conveyed one behind the other by the legs with the head hanging downwards, in particular for poultry such as chickens, turkeys, etc., with a catching arrangement for catching, holding and stretching of the neck by engaging the head and with a cutting arrangement particularly for severing of the carotide arteries, the catching device comprising a catching slot (32) aligned substantially transversely of the conveying and movement direction, closed at one end (36) and open at the other end (34) and movable with the animal conveyor, and a neck-holding arrangement (50, 58) being provided with which the neck (13) of the animal (12) can be pushed against the closed end (36) of the catching slot (32), and a head-aligning arrangement (62, 66) being provided at the closed end of the catching slot (32), characterized in that the neck-holding arrangement (50, 58) is movable towards and away from the catching slot, in that the catching slot (32) is arranged to be movable in the longitudinal body direction of the hanging animal (12) and in that the cutting arrangement (52) is movable in the conveying direction together with the neck holding arrangement.

Electrical animal stun/kill apparatus

Apparatus for electrical stunning and killing poultry comprises a conveyor (31) and means for applying electrical voltage across the heads of the birds (3; 37; 42). In one embodiment, means are also provided for applying a voltage between the bird's head and rear by means of a further electrode (4). In this case, a two stage stun and kill process is used, with the bird being stunned by a voltage applied to it across its head and then killed by a voltage applied between its head and rear, causing fibrillation of the heart. The apparatus may also include means (5; 34) for restraining the birds' heads and/or facilitating contact of the birds' heads with the electrodes. The electrodes themselves may take a number of forms, including dry resilient foam covered by a conductive wire mesh, or a number of parallel sprung pins, or a rail along which the birds' heads slide, or a conductive endless belt. A pair of manual stunning tongs (61) is also described.

Improvements related to fish stunning

Method of restraining animals

Method for processing an animal carcass and apparatus for providing electrical stimulation

A method for processing an animal carcass comprising (a) providing an animal carcass having a midsection and anterior and posterior end sections, the anterior and posterior end sections having muscles that are thicker than muscles provided in the midsection; (b) focusing electric current along the animal carcass midsection to provide an animal carcass having electrically stimulated muscles in the midsection and non-electrically stimulated muscles in the anterior and posterior end sections and further cooling the carcass to provide internal muscle temperature of less than 40°F within 48 hours of slaughter. The electrical stimulus can be used to accelerate rigor mortis in the thinner sections of muscle to increase the quality of the meat.

Method and installation for stunning poultry and the obtainable bleeded poultry

The invention relates to a method and installation for stunning poultry, such as chicken, turkey, duck and quail, comprising the steps of : i) suspending the poultry with the poultry head down; ii) positioning the suspended poultry head; and iii) stunning the poultry via the suspended and positioned poultry head, and to obtainable debleeded poultry.

KILLING DEVICE FOR POULTRY ANIMALS.

1. Killing device for animals conveyed one behind the other by the legs with the head hanging downwards, in particular for poultry such as chickens, turkeys, etc., with a catching arrangement for catching, holding and stretching of the neck by engaging the head and with a cutting arrangement particularly for severing of the carotide arteries, the catching device comprising a catching slot (32) aligned substantially transversely of the conveying and movement direction, closed at one end (36) and open at the other end (34) and movable with the animal conveyor, and a neck-holding arrangement (50, 58) being provided with which the neck (13) of the animal (12) can be pushed against the closed end (36) of the catching slot (32), and a head-aligning arrangement (62, 66) being provided at the closed end of the catching slot (32), characterized in that the neck-holding arrangement (50, 58) is movable towards and away from the catching slot, in that the catching slot (32) is arranged to be movable in the longitudinal body direction of the hanging animal (12) and in that the cutting arrangement (52) is movable in the conveying direction together with the neck holding arrangement.

Method and apparatus for killing aquatic animals

An apparatus and method for killing fish, which allows the fish to be killed when in an unstressed state to ensure that excess adrenaline is not released before death to spoil the texture of the flesh. The apparatus includes a chamber (40) in which the presence of a live fish, when sensed by a sensor (18), initiates a sequence of operations comprising the stunning, killing and bleeding of the fish.

Poultry stunning device

Apparatus for the automatic stunning of slaughter cattle

The invention relates to an apparatus for the automatic electric stunning of slaughter cattle, in particular pigs, by making use of two electrodes (3,4) placed next to each other in the V-shaped passage (7) formed between two endless conveyors (1,2) which electrodes according to the invention are suspended from a transverse shaft (6) placed high above the conveyors so that the electrodes like a pendulum (5) can be pushed aside in the direction of transportation by the animal to be stunned and return into the vertical starting position by gravity, said electrodes being arranged preferably close to the exit of the conveyors with the receiving surface (10) sufficiently low to make sure that a stunned animal does not prevent the return of the electrodes.

Road transportable slaughterhouse for domestic slaughter of poultry

Animal bleeding and electroshock line.

Buluş, ayaklarından asma elemanlarına (13) bağlanan hayvanların, ray (12) vasıtasıyla ilerlemesini sağlayan hayvan kanama ve elektroşoklama hattı (10) ile ilgili olup özelliği; elektrik ihtiyacını karşılayan üreteç (20), elektrik iletimini sağlayan elektrik iletim elemanı (21), hayvanın elektroşoka maruz kaldığı kanal (18) ve kanal (18) içerisine sıvıyı taşıyan sıvı iletim elemanı (19) içermesidir. The invention relates to an animal bleeding and electroshock line (10) which allows the animals connected to the suspension elements (13) from their legs to advance by the rail (12); the generator (20) satisfying the electricity demand, the electrical transmission element (21) providing the electricity transmission, the channel (18) to which the animal is exposed to the electroshock and the liquid transmission element (19) carrying the liquid into the channel (18).

Intelligent intermediate-frequency instantaneous voltage-transformation automatic three-point electrical stunning machine and using method thereof

本发明公开了一种智能中频瞬时变压自动式三点麻电机，包括麻电机主体以及与麻电机主体分别相连的主控制柜、气动系统控制柜、操作面板箱和急停控制箱，所述麻电机主体包括多组机架焊合组件焊接而成的框架，框架内一侧为进猪端、另一侧为出猪端，进猪端和出猪端之间连通有毛猪通道，毛猪通道下侧设有传动机构；同时还公开了采用本麻电机进行毛猪自动麻电致晕的方法。本发明可以根据毛猪体型调节毛猪通道，通过结构和系统控制，避免前后毛猪头尾重叠，脑麻电极组件和心麻电极组件对毛猪麻电位置准确，可有效减少PSE肉、断尾骨和麻电逃逸现象发生。

Method for accelerating the ripening of meat of slaughtered animals

Apparatus and method to facilitate bleeding of fish

The present invention relates to a method and a device for bleeding fish. Such apparatus of method may, for instance, be used to facilitate the bleeding process of freshly caught fish after slaughtering in a processing line on board a fishing vessel. For instance, the bleeding method may be used to increase the value of the fish.

Apparatus for stunning animals

Apparatus for electrically stunning animals to be slaughtered, said apparatus comprising endless conveyors (6, 7) for moving animals to be stunned, a carrier (2) bearing at least one electrode (3) and a driving means (5) for driving said carrier (2) during the actual stunning operation, characterized in that the apparatus comprises a means for obtaining a raising of the carrier at the end of the stunning operation in relation to the path of the electrode during the stunning operation.

Animal electrical stunning method

Device for stunning cattle to be slaughtered by electric current

The present invention relates to an apparatus for electrically stunning slaughter cattle in particular horned cattle such as horned sheep. Said apparatus having a set of electrodes 4, 5, 22, 29 mounted at the outer ends of levers 6, 7, 24, 25, 31, 32 which can extend into the passage between the endless conveyor belts 1, 2 in a forward, inward and rearward direction said electrodes preferably being pivotably mounted at the outer ends of said levers by means of transverse pivot shafts 19 or selfcentring resilient universal joints, means being provided to swing the electrodes 4, 5 out of said passage which means can be formed by the cylinder 18 or by mounting the levers 24, 25 upon a shaft 26 which can be rotated and carry the plurality of levers with electrodes, or by using endless chains 33 carrying a plurality of levers 31, 32 with electrodes 29, 30 which chains can be driven in the direction of movement of the conveyor belts 1, 2.

Poultry dressing cabinet

Device for slaughtering fish

The invention relates to a device for slaughtering fish, which causes the death of the fish by taking the fish by the gill cover of said fish in order to place it in a knockout position and cut only the gills without causing any visible damage on the exterior, which comprises: a means for transverse positioning which receives the fish, holds said fish by the sides and keeps the fish centered to be positioned for the start of work; a means for the longitudinal positioning of the fish, which enables the longitudinal displacement of the fish and stops the movement of said fish when it is in the position for the start of work; a means for gripping the fish, which take the fish from the position at the start of work, holding said fish by the gill cover and putting it in the knockout position, allowing also the opening of the gill cover to expose the gills in a position to be cut; a means for knocking out the fish which is in the knockout position; a means for cutting the fish which carry out the cutting of the gills of the knocked-out fish; and a releasing means, which allow the release of the dead fish.

Equipment is slaughtered fast to live pig painless

本发明公开了一种生猪无痛感快速屠宰设备，涉及生猪屠宰技术领域，解决了现有屠宰场的大型屠宰设备难以满足小型养殖户屠宰生猪的需要，人工手动屠宰需要耗费较多的人力，且屠宰时间较长导致生猪在屠宰过程中需要承受极大痛苦的问题。一种生猪无痛感快速屠宰设备，包括有支腿、限位框、落板、高压电击部件、启动部件和生猪下落部件等；所述限位框固定安装在若干支腿的一端，若干所述支腿上远离限位框的一端固定安装有落板，所述高压电击部件安装在限位框的内侧面，所述启动部件安装在限位框内。本发明中通过启动开关自动控制电动缸，从而使得两高压电击座能够移动至与猪的脖子接触并且快速对猪进行屠宰，可以减少猪在被屠杀过程中的痛苦。

Poultry incapacitator and method of use

The invention relates to a method for rendering fowl insensate prior to killing and processing, by exposing the fowl to a radio frequency source producing a frequency from between approximately 5 GHz and approximately 40 GHz, with an average power density from between approximately 10 mW per square centimeter and approximately 100 mW per square centimeter, for a predetermined period of time.

Fowl slaughtering device

Improved stunning of pigs in an abattoir where current is applied to the snout and flanks, reducing the likelihood of damage to the carcass

An electric current is applied simultaneously or consecutively to the snout and to the flanks of the animal. Electrodes (3) mounted on a chariot and arm are applied to the sides of the animal. The arms are articulated so their position can be adjusted according to the size of the animal. Current passes through points fixed at a small angle of incidence, facilitating penetration into the flesh.

Euthanasia of poultry

Euthanasia of birds is carried out by locating a tool on the neck of the bird and crushing the neck between two co-operating members each having a front face for engaging the neck which is sufficiently blunt to prevent cutting of the skin of the neck during the crushing action so as to prevent escape of blood from the neck with the members being held separated at an end of the crushing action to prevent severing of the neck. The members can be driven together for example by hand pressure or on a frame by a foot lever or can be provided as a pair of counter- rotating wheels.

Fish primary processing apparatus

FIELD: food-processing industry, in particular, equipment for automatic and humane killing of fish. SUBSTANCE: apparatus has fish receptacle with entrance for delivery of fish into receptacle and exit for removal of fish from receptacle, fish positioning and retaining devices, units for killing fish by contacting with part of fish body and killing units drive. One of fish killing units has pointed rod for penetrating into fish brain and other killing unit has cutting blade. During operation of apparatus, it automatically determines fish size, puts it together with killing units in required relative position depending on fish size and cuts great blood vessel for providing fish bleeding. EFFECT: increased efficiency, simplified construction and enhanced reliability in operation. 32 cl, 20 dwg

Device for processing fish by knocking and cutting gills or aorta comprising an input and output assembly containing a fixed lateral guide plate, a mobile lateral guide plate, displacement means and a pneumatic circuit that connects a trigger assembly, a piston assembly knocker and means of displacement.

Un dispositivo para procesar peces, posee un conjunto noqueador, un conjunto central, conjunto ajustador, un conjunto entrada y salida que posee una placa guía lateral móvil, medios de desplazamiento y un circuito neumático que conecta un gatillo, el conjunto pistón noqueador y los medios de desplazamiento. A fish processing device has a knockout assembly, a central assembly, an adjuster assembly, an input and output assembly that has a movable lateral guide plate, displacement means and a pneumatic circuit that connects a trigger, the knockout piston assembly and the means. of displacement.

Animal bleeding and electroshocking line

The invention relates to an animal bleeding and electroshocking line (10) which enables the animals hanged from their feet to the hanging members (13) to advance by means of the rail (12); characterized in comprising a generator (20) meeting electricity demand; a electric transmission member (21) enabling the transmission of the electricity; a channel (18) where the animal is subjected to electroshock and a liquid conducting member (19) carrying the liquid into the channel (18).