CARCASS ALIGNMENT SYSTEM FOR CARCASS SPLITTER

摘要

A carcass alignment system for holding and positioning a carcass for splitti ng by an automated saw while the carcass is suspended and continuously moving along a carcass rail includes back rollers for contacting the back and upper sides of the carcass, guide rollers for contacting the backbone on the inner side of the carcass and guide sleds that slide along the sides of the backbo ne and preposition the backbone for the guide rollers. Two back rollers are specially shaped to match the expected shape of the carcass and provide primary positioning for the back of the carcass. Two other back rollers provide additional support for the back of the carcass and also contact the upper sides of the carcass.