APPARATUS FOR INJECTING MATERIAL INTO A POULTRY CARCASS

摘要

Apparatus is shown for injecting a material into a poultry product whereby simultaneous injection of the breast portion and the thigh and drum portion of the poultry carcass is achieved. Additionally, the injection assembly may be provided at a location remote from the pump and shut-off valve controlling the flow of material for the injection apparatus. The injection needles assembly includes a pair of spaced needles which are adapted for injecting both sides of the breast portion of the poultry carcass and a pair of actuation means connected thereto for urging the drum and thigh injection needles toward and away from the thigh and drum portion of the poultry carcass when the breast needles are inserted into the breast portion of the poultry carcass. The drum and thigh injection needles are provided at an angle of between 40 DEG and 75 DEG to the needles for injecting the breast portion of the poultry carcass.