CASING-UNFOLDING MODULE FOR THE AUTOMATIC STUFFING OF MEAT PRODUCTS

摘要

The invention relates to a casing-unfolding module which is used for the automatic stuffing of meat products. The inventive device is intended for use in a casing applicator (13) which is used to stuff meat products and which is mounted to a stuffing tube (3) through which the meat mass passes from a shaper (4) to a fastening element (5). According to the invention, the casing (1) is disposed on a support tube (2), and, for said purpose, the device comprises a pair of unfolding wheels (8) which pull the pre-pleated casing (1) onto the support tube (2) and to the end of same. The invention also comprises a ring (9) and the casing slides over the outer surface thereof. The invention further comprises an automaton (12) which is used to (i) control the speed and the actuation of the servomotors that are associated with the unfolding wheels and (ii) actuate the pneumatic cylinders used to position the wheels on the casing.