Gerald L O'Neil

US Patent:

47063351, Nov 17, 1987

Filed:

Oct 3, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/915729

Inventors:

Harlan L. Schram - Spring Lake MI
Gerald L. O'Neil - Rockford MI

Assignee:

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. - Rockford MI

International Classification:

A22B 520

US Classification:

17 23

Abstract:

There is disclosed a carcass back splitting machine having a multifaceted carrousel that supports, retains and advances carcasses through successive stations including an entry station, a splitting station and a discharge station. Each facet has carcass receiving and retention means including two sets of vertically arranged retractable suction cups for engaging the two sides of the carcass, and shifting the carcass into engagement with and in conformity to a configurated backstop forming surface. An extensible cutter vertically advances over a configurated path down through the carcass backbone but not the adjacent skin.