A tripes cleaning apparatus includes a rotatable drum presenting a tripes-supporting surface and a nozzle associated with the tripes-supporting surface and operable to discharge fluid from a fluid source into the tripes as the drum is rotated. The tripes cleaning apparatus also includes an automatic valve configured to cyclically control flow from the fluid source to the nozzle in coordination with rotation of the drum.

A tripes cleaning apparatus includes a rotatable drum presenting a tripes-supporting surface and an integrated fluid valve and nozzle assembly operable to selectively discharge fluid from a source into the tripes as the drum is rotated. The assembly includes a valve base fixed relative to the tripes-supporting surface and a valve body rotatable relative to the valve base into and out of a closed position. Fluid flow to the tripes is at least substantially prevented when the valve body is in the closed position. The assembly also includes a nozzle rigidly fixed to the valve body. The nozzle is elongated to present a fluid discharge opening spaced from the valve body, with swinging of the nozzle controlling rotation of the valve body into and out of the closed position.

A tripes cleaning apparatus includes a rotatable drum presenting a tripes-supporting surface and an integrated fluid valve and nozzle assembly operable to selectively discharge fluid from a source into the tripes as the drum is rotated. The assembly includes a valve base fixed relative to the tripes-supporting surface and a valve body rotatable relative to the valve base into and out of a closed position. Fluid flow to the tripes is at least substantially prevented when the valve body is in the closed position. The assembly also includes a nozzle rigidly fixed to the valve body. The nozzle is elongated to present a fluid discharge opening spaced from the valve body, with swinging of the nozzle controlling rotation of the valve body into and out of the closed position.

An intestine cleaning machine includes a rotatable drum presenting an intestine-supporting surface, a nozzle assembly coupled to the drum, and an intestine squeeze conveyor assembly. The nozzle assembly is operable to discharge a cleaning fluid into the intestine as the drum is rotated. The squeeze conveyor assembly includes a frame assembly, and first and second spaced apart intestine-conveying elements configured to receive the intestine therebetween. The intestine-conveying elements cooperatively define opposed intestine-engaging surfaces that are moveable in a common direction. At least one of the intestine-conveying elements is adjustably supported relative to the frame assembly to permit adjustment of a spacing between the intestine-conveying elements, such that adjustment of the spacing between the intestine-conveying elements permits pressure to be exerted against the intestine as the intestine is moved by and between the intestine-engaging surfaces.

An intestine cleaning machine includes a rotatable drum presenting an intestine-supporting surface, a nozzle assembly coupled to the drum, and an intestine squeeze conveyor assembly. The nozzle assembly is operable to discharge a cleaning fluid into the intestine as the drum is rotated. The squeeze conveyor assembly includes a frame assembly, and first and second spaced apart intestine-conveying elements configured to receive the intestine therebetween. The intestine-conveying elements cooperatively define opposed intestine-engaging surfaces that are moveable in a common direction. At least one of the intestine-conveying elements is adjustably supported relative to the frame assembly to permit adjustment of a spacing between the intestine-conveying elements, such that adjustment of the spacing between the intestine-conveying elements permits pressure to be exerted against the intestine as the intestine is moved by and between the intestine-engaging surfaces.

An intestine cleaning machine includes a rotatable drum, a fluid supply line, and a nozzle assembly fluidly coupled to the fluid supply line. The fluid supply line is configured for fluid connection with a source of fluid. The nozzle assembly includes an elongated outlet tube presenting a fluid discharge opening. The nozzle assembly also includes an intestine retainer assembly shiftable relative to the outlet tube into and out of an intestine-securing position. The outlet tube is configured for insertion into the open intestine end so that the fluid discharge opening is located within the intestine. The intestine retainer assembly is operable to secure the open intestine end to the outlet tube when in the intestine-securing position so that, when the open intestine end is received and secured on the outlet tube, fluid may be emitted into the intestine as the drum is rotated.

An intestine cleaning machine includes a rotatable drum, a fluid supply line, and a nozzle assembly fluidly coupled to the fluid supply line. The fluid supply line is configured for fluid connection with a source of fluid. The nozzle assembly includes an elongated outlet tube presenting a fluid discharge opening. The nozzle assembly also includes an intestine retainer assembly shiftable relative to the outlet tube into and out of an intestine-securing position. The outlet tube is configured for insertion into the open intestine end so that the fluid discharge opening is located within the intestine. The intestine retainer assembly is operable to secure the open intestine end to the outlet tube when in the intestine-securing position so that, when the open intestine end is received and secured on the outlet tube, fluid may be emitted into the intestine as the drum is rotated.

A method of cleaning an intestine includes attaching the intestine to a rotatable drum and rotating the drum at a first rotation speed to load the intestine onto the drum. A cleaning fluid is discharged into the intestine during rotation of the drum. The rotation speed of the drum is reduced to a second rotation speed, which is then maintained during a crawl phase. The intestine is detached from the drum during the crawl phase.

A method of cleaning an intestine includes attaching the intestine to a rotatable drum and rotating the drum at a first rotation speed to load the intestine onto the drum. A cleaning fluid is discharged into the intestine during rotation of the drum. The rotation speed of the drum is reduced to a second rotation speed, which is then maintained during a crawl phase. The intestine is detached from the drum during the crawl phase.

An intestine flusher assembly for internally and externally cleaning an intestine. The assembly includes a central tube having a central tube having a first end and an opposing second end, where the first end has a forward-facing nozzle for discharging water to dislodge fecal matter within the intestine, and rear-facing ports for discharging water to simultaneously push the intestine along the central tube and clean the interior of the intestine. The assembly also includes also includes spreader bars for spreading the intestine as the intestine is moved along the central tube. The assembly further includes spray bars configured to oscillate while spraying to wash the exterior of the intestine.