A METHOD AND MEANS OF BONING MEAT

摘要

An apparatus and method for removing meat from the shoulder area of an animal carcass. The apparatus has a support (17) for the shoulder and cutting elements (25) for applying a cut to the side of the dorsal projections of the shoulder. Plough elements (26) are included for removing meat at least partially from the shoulder in the vicinity of the vertebrae. Rib clearing elements (35) remove meat as least partially from the ribs and include a locating portion for correct location of said rib clearing elements upon engagement with the shoulder. Further rib clearing elements (36) enable remaining meat to be removed from the ribs.