ES1169759U - Machine to displume birds (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Machine for plucking birds, especially chickens, which is formed by a lower chassis (1) and a fixed upper cylinder (2) housed in the chassis (1), in which the cylinder (2) has a lid (8) ) that plugs the internal cabin where the birds are housed, and that is characterized in that the chassis (1) incorporates an electric motor (4) that moves a base (3) rotating with a plurality of vertical elastic cams (31), by the action of two pulleys (41 and 42) and one shaft (43); wherein in the internal walls of the cylinder (2) a plurality of rows of horizontal elastic cams (21) are located, having in the upper part of said cylinder (2) a pipe (7) fixed in its entire circumference which is boring (71) and projecting water into the interior of the machine; and in which between the internal walls of the cylinder (2) and the base (3) there is a perimeter opening (6) through which both the dirty water and the feathers are filtered, on an inclined platform (5) that evacuates said dirt out of the machine through a front opening (51) in the chassis (1). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

BIRD CLEANING MACHINE

DESCRIPTION

Machine to pluck birds.

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OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention aims to define a machine to pluck birds in general and chickens in particular, which is a device capable of replacing the workforce of man in the face of such unpleasant tasks related to this activity, which is why It defines a machine that combines the work of plucking and washing in the same device.

Taking this aspect into account, the present invention aims to go to the industrial sector related to poultry development, specifically to the production, operation and manipulation sector of different machinery intended to pluck birds in general, and small and medium Poultry farmers

BACKGROUND

It is known by the general public the existence of large farms intended for the breeding of birds, which are subsequently treated for consumption. 20 Specifically, we focus on the laborious work of animal treatment, such as plucking or slaughter, which involve a series of really unpleasant tasks both because of the dirt and the smell that the animals give off at that time.

That is why the idea of developing machines capable of replacing the hand of man 25 arises, just as it seeks to improve times and conditions at work. These machines are generally referred to as pluckers, which have varied configurations, and although they can vary in sizes and shapes, all have in common the fact that the animal enters a room and in it both the washing and plucking action are developed in a mechanical way.

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For example, several examples can be highlighted that show the typology of pluckers of acceptably small dimensions and for easily installable, in particular we highlight the ES0110770U register that defines a plucking machine with a suspended room and incorporating a cylindrical drum, which is foldable, and with which the plucking work is carried out. You can also highlight the ES1077237U register that defines a newer plucking machine, in which the room is vertical and separates what is the task of cleaning the plucking. Both registers, and in general the typologies of plucking existing, although they greatly improve the traditional manual labor, present certain drawbacks especially when it comes to the expulsion of liquids and solids generated in both washing and plucking, which makes their maintenance and operation are not entirely optimal.

The present invention improves existing devices and machines both in that it presents a differentiated and improved internal movement mechanism with respect to the known background, as well as presenting an evacuation system of wastes produced in the washing which protects the rest of the elements. drivers of the invention.

It is therefore, that taking into account both the signed background, and the technical improvements that are described below, it can be said that the present invention differs from all of them since it presents a machine formed by new and improved mechanisms with those who are able to improve conventional plucking machines. Therefore, it is considered that this innovation introduces a novel and versatile solution in the poultry industry.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The machine to pluck birds object of the present description is a machine that is composed of a lower chassis that incorporates an electric motor and a mechanism that rotates a base, and in which a fixed upper cylinder where the birds are housed is housed. general that are intended to pluck, and very especially chickens.

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Specifically, the aforementioned base, formed by a turntable and driven by an electric motor that moves by the action of two pulleys and a shaft, acts as a support surface for the upper cylinder described later, this set being calculated so that the plate rotates at revolutions such that the chicken can be plucked without damaging the meat of the animal. It should be noted that in said plate or base we find a plurality of vertical elastic cams whose function is to pluck the feathers, these cams being preferably rubber for plucking the feathers do not damage the skin and flesh of the animal.

Under this plate an inclined platform is mounted by means of which the feathers are collected together with the washing water, said inclined platform also serving to protect the motor from those dirt elements, and pouring said dirt directly to the outside through a front opening in The chassis of the machine.

As indicated above, in the upper part of the machine, and housed in the chassis on the base, we find the fixed cylinder that is arranged internally fixed in the internal walls of several rows of horizontal elastic cams, of the same typology that is incorporated into the base, whose function is also to pluck the feathers of the bird. This cylinder is fixed, that is, it is not affected by the movement of the base.

At this point it is possible to define, that between the base and the walls of the cylinder there is an open space that defines a perimeter opening, through which both the feathers and the wash water drains or filters, and that as we have seen previously falls into the inclines platform.

Returning to the upper part of the machine, that is, to the upper cylinder, the existence of a pipe fixed on its entire circumference is defined, which is perforated, so that at the time of plucking it is contacted outside water and projects the water towards the inside of the cylinder and the base, in such a way that the washing and hygiene process of the machine eliminates bad odors and helps to evacuate the feathers of the animal. In the upper part of the cylinder a cover is mounted to avoid possible splashes produced in the washing process.

Finally, it should be noted that, at the bottom of the chassis, wheels can be placed that, together with one arm, make this machine move by a single operator.

To complete the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part thereof, where the following has been shown as an illustrative and non-limiting nature:

Fig. 1 .- Representation of the side elevation of the machine to pluck birds.

Fig.2.- Representation of the front elevation of the machine to pluck birds.

10 Fig.3.- Representation of the plan view of the machine to pluck birds.

Fig. 4.- Representation of a section of the machine to pluck birds in which the internal elements of said machine are observed.

Description of the drawings.

15 Figures 1 and 2 show the elevation, both lateral and frontal, of the machine for plucking birds object of the present invention. In these figures you can see how the machine is made up of a lower chassis (1), and in which a fixed upper cylinder (2) is housed where the birds or chickens that pretend to be plucked are housed. In this upper cylinder it is observed how it is closed 20 by a cover (8) to avoid possible splashes produced in the washing process, for which the external fixation of the pipe (7) that projects the water inwards can also be observed of the room.

Additionally, in these figures it can be seen how outside the cylinder (2) there are fixings for the different horizontal elastic cams (not shown in these figures). Another detail of this two figures is that at the bottom there is a front opening (51) in the chassis (1) whose objective is to pour out the dirty water and the feathers produced in the plucking process, which have It has been falling along an inclined platform (not shown) through which said dirt is evacuated out of the machine. Finally in these figures you can see 30 as in the lower part you can locate wheels (9), which together with a

possible arm (91) on the front, the plucker assembly is easily moved by a single operator.

In Figure 3 a plan view of the machine assembly is observed, in which the lower part with its chassis (1), as well as the 5 cylinder (2) housed on said chassis, is clearly distinguished all covered by an upper cover (8), and also warning the opening (51) of evacuation of dirt.

Finally, in Figure 4 you can see a section with the different internal elements of the machine. This figure shows, as in the lower part 10 of the machine is the chassis (1), which acts as a support surface for the upper cylinder (2). In the lower part of said cylinder (2) a certain base (3) is located, formed by a turntable driven by an electric motor (4) that moves by the action of two pulleys (41 and 42) and an axis ( 43). Another detail of the invention is that, on the surface of said base (3) we find a plurality of vertical elastic cams (31), whose function is to tear the feathers of the animal. Under this base (3) there is an inclined platform (5) by which the feathers are collected together with the wash water, said inclined platform (5) also serving to protect the motor (4), and pouring said dirt from a Directly to the outside through the front opening (51) in the machine chassis.

Also in this Figure 4 it can be seen that between the base (3) and the walls of the cylinder (2) there is an open space that defines a perimeter opening (6), through which both the feathers and the wash water drain or filter , and that as we have seen before falls on the inclined platform (5). In the upper part of the machine, and housed in the chassis (1) on the base (3), you can see the fixed cylinder (2), which has internally fixed on the inner walls of several rows of cams (21) horizontal elastic, preferably rubber, whose function is also to pluck the feathers of the bird. Additionally, in the upper part of the cylinder (2) a pipe (7) is defined, fixed in all its circumference, which is perforated (71), so that at the time of plucking it is contacted outside water and projects the water towards the inside of the cylinder and the base, thus giving the

washing and hygiene process that eliminates odors and helps evacuate the animal's feathers.

Finally, it can be seen in said Figure 4 that a lid (8) is mounted in the upper part of the cylinder to avoid possible splashes produced in the washing process, while wheels are placed in the lower part of the chassis (1) (9) so that the machine can be moved in a simple way.

Described sufficiently in what precedes the nature of the invention, taking into account that the terms that have been drafted in this specification should be taken in a broad and non-limiting sense, as well as the description of how to put it into practice, the essence of the aforementioned invention is what is specified below in the following claims.

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Claims (3)

1. - Machine for plucking birds, especially polios, which is made up of a lower chassis (1) and a fixed upper cylinder (2) housed in the chassis (1), in the 5 that the cylinder (2) has a cover (8) that covers the inner room where the birds are housed, and that is characterized in that the chassis (1) incorporates an electric motor (4) that moves a rotating base (3) with a plurality of vertical elastic cams (31), by the action of two pulleys (41 and 42) and a shaft (43); wherein in the inner walls of the cylinder (2) a plurality of rows of horizontal elastic cams 10 (21) are located, having in the upper part of said cylinder (2) a pipe (7) fixed in its entire circumference which it is bored (71) and that projects water inside the machine room; and in which between the inner walls of the cylinder (2) and the base (3) there is a perimeter opening (6) through which both dirty water and the feathers are filtered, on an inclined platform (5) that evacuates said dirt outside the machine through a front opening (51) in the chassis (1). 2. - Machine for plucking birds, according to the characteristics of claim 1, characterized in that the base (3) is a circular plate. twenty 3. - Machine for plucking birds, according to the characteristics of claim 1, characterized in that the horizontal elastic cams (21) and the vertical elastic cams (31) are made of rubber. 25 4.- Machine for plucking birds, according to the characteristics of claim 1, characterized in that the chassis (1) has on its lower part of wheels (9) and on its front part of an arm (91) to move the machine.