摘要 |
According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a cutting head configured for cutting the chest region of a carcase, the cutting head including: a cutting assembly; at least one shield portion; at least one stabilising member; and an attachment portion, wherein the, or each, stabilising member is configured to align and hold a carcase in an aligned position relative to the cutting assembly; and wherein the cutting assembly is configured to cut at least a portion of the chest region of a carcase; and wherein the or each shield portion is configured to protect a portion of the carcase from being cut by the cutting assembly or part thereof; and wherein the attachment portion is configured for attachment of the cutting head to a manipulation device. The cutting assembly comprises a first cutting member and a second cutting member. The cutting head above is used to make a cut in a carcase by the steps of a carcase being provided by a carcase delivery system; activation of the manipulation system; activating the cutting assembly; and, activating the manipulator to withdraw the portion of the cutting assembly which was driven into the carcase. |