Controlled device for removing the anus of slaughtered animals.

摘要

A device for removing the anus of slaughtered animals comprises: a cutting device for cutting out the anus of a slaugntered animal, which cutting device comprises a substantially cylindrical blade drivable for rotation and translation and having a leading cutting edge. The device is characterized by positioning means for initially positioning the blade such that the centre line thereof extends substantially through the anus of the slaughtered animal; and following means for causing the blade to follow a curved path such that the cutting edge follows substantially the form of the rectum of the slaughtered animal while avoiding contact with bone. <IMAGE>