摘要 |
The invention relates to an apparatus for trimming molluscs, especially squid. According to the invention, the apparatus comprises a number of successive stations of treatment, consisting of (a) holding means (8) for holding the squid during trimming; (b) a cutter (37) for cutting the tentacles of the squid; (c) means for loosening (41) and gripping (43) of the head and viscera of the squid and extraction of these; (d) means (46) for removing part of the tissue from the inside of the mantle of the squid at the part where the pen is located; (e) means (54) for gripping and extracting the pen; and optionally (f) means (58) for removal of the squid from the holder (8); and (g) means (1) for transport of the squid between the treatment stations. |