REMOVABLE BREAK-AWAY SHACKLE ASSEMBLY

摘要

A removable break-away shackle assembly for suspending an animal carcass during processing includes a shackle connected to a drop rod, where the drop rod is connected to a conveyor system. The drop rod includes an elongated body with a connector at one end. The shackle includes bendable opposing arms forming a widenable gap. The shackle is separable from the drop rod by passing the drop rod through the widenable gap causing the arms to bend and the gap to widen, or by passing the widenable gap across a depression in the drop rod.

主权项

1. A shackle assembly for suspending a carcass from a conveyor system, comprising:
a rod extending between a first end and a second end, wherein:
the first end is adapted for connection to the conveyor system; andthe second end includes a connector, comprising: a downward-extending bendable first arm; an opposing downward-extending bendable second arm; and wherein the first arm and second arm form an opening above a widenable opening, the widenable opening having an opening width; a shackle for retaining the carcass, the shackle comprising:
a frame comprising structural elements having a cross-sectional width; andan upper portion including an upper opening for connecting to the rod second end; and wherein the cross-sectional width of the frame upper portion is approximately the same as the width of the widenable opening, whereby the frame may pass through the widenable opening thereby allowing the shackle to be removed or attached to the connector.