An evisceration weighing system includes a frame portion and a rotatable portion. The frame portion includes a first weigh plate and a second weigh plate, with the rotatable portion rotatably mounted with respect to the frame portion. The rotatable portion includes a first support arm pivotally mounted to the rotatable portion capable of applying a force to the first weigh plate that is indicative of a weight of a first poultry carcass supported by the first support arm, and a second support arm pivotally mounted to the rotatable portion capable of applying a force to the second weigh plate that is indicative of a weight of a second poultry carcass supported by the second support arm. The evisceration weighing system is capable of weighing the first poultry carcass at the same time as the second poultry carcass.

An evisceration weighing system includes a frame portion and a rotatable portion. The frame portion includes a first weigh plate and a second weigh plate, with the rotatable portion rotatably mounted with respect to the frame portion. The rotatable portion includes a first support arm pivotally mounted to the rotatable portion capable of applying a force to the first weigh plate that is indicative of a weight of a first poultry carcass supported by the first support arm, and a second support arm pivotally mounted to the rotatable portion capable of applying a force to the second weigh plate that is indicative of a weight of a second poultry carcass supported by the second support arm. The evisceration weighing system is capable of weighing the first poultry carcass at the same time as the second poultry carcass.

Systems and methods for automated monitoring and control of food processing systems are disclosed. Data from one or more controllers of a food processing system is received during operation of the food processing system at a remote food processing facility. Values of one or more operating parameters of the food processing system are monitored, based on the received data. At least one event of interest occurring during the operation of the food processing system is detected, based on the monitored values of the one or more operating parameters. Control signals for adjusting a configuration of the food processing system are transmitted to the one or more controllers, based on the detected event.

Systems and methods for automated monitoring and control of food processing systems are disclosed. Data from one or more controllers of a food processing system is received during operation of the food processing system at a remote food processing facility. Values of one or more operating parameters of the food processing system are monitored, based on the received data. At least one event of interest occurring during the operation of the food processing system is detected, based on the monitored values of the one or more operating parameters. Control signals for adjusting a configuration of the food processing system are transmitted to the one or more controllers, based on the detected event.

An apparatus and methods are for automatic harvesting of edible components of a giblet bundle. The apparatus includes a transport means for transporting the giblet bundle suspended on the heart and/or on the lungs, and which is positioned along a first transport path along a plurality of processing stations configured for removing the gall bladder and the intestines. The apparatus further includes a means for holding the giblet bundle arranged on a transport means for transporting parts of the giblet bundle, along a second transport path. The apparatus further includes a means for removing the heart and the lungs and a means for stripping the liver. The means for holding the giblet bundle is configured and adapted for pivoting a partial giblet bundle, about approximately 180, such that it can be transported on the transport means for transporting parts of the giblet bundle.

An apparatus and methods are for automatic harvesting of edible components of a giblet bundle. The apparatus includes a transport means for transporting the giblet bundle suspended on the heart and/or on the lungs, and which is positioned along a first transport path along a plurality of processing stations configured for removing the gall bladder and the intestines. The apparatus further includes a means for holding the giblet bundle arranged on a transport means for transporting parts of the giblet bundle, along a second transport path. The apparatus further includes a means for removing the heart and the lungs and a means for stripping the liver. The means for holding the giblet bundle is configured and adapted for pivoting a partial giblet bundle, about approximately 180, such that it can be transported on the transport means for transporting parts of the giblet bundle.

Bearing adjustment system installed in a machine for processing poultry giblets. The system comprises at least one first bearing assembly and at least one second bearing assembly, for easy adjustment of the position of different specific components of the machine that are installed in these bearing assemblies. The system also comprises parallel guiding rails for sliding a first body of the first bearing assembly. The system comprises at least a single guiding rail for sliding a second body of a second bearing assembly.

An eviscerating tool include jaw arms provided with jaws at extremities of the jaw arms. At least one jaw arm of the jaw arms is rotatable around an axis of rotation to provide that the eviscerating tool is movable between an open position and a closed position. In the open position the jaws can grip and in the closed position the jaws can hold poultry intestines. At least one jaw arm of the jaw arms is provided with an actuation part for moving the eviscerating tool between the open position and the closed position. A cam plate is drivable for moving at least one jaw arm of the jaw arms can be subjected to a load so as to bias the cam plate into a position in an aperture.

An eviscerating tool include jaw arms provided with jaws at extremities of the jaw arms. At least one jaw arm of the jaw arms is rotatable around an axis of rotation to provide that the eviscerating tool is movable between an open position and a closed position. In the open position the jaws can grip and in the closed position the jaws can hold poultry intestines. At least one jaw arm of the jaw arms is provided with an actuation part for moving the eviscerating tool between the open position and the closed position. A cam plate is drivable for moving at least one jaw arm of the jaw arms can be subjected to a load so as to bias the cam plate into a position in an aperture.

An apparatus and methods are for automatic harvesting of edible components of a giblet bundle. The apparatus includes a transport means for transporting the giblet bundle suspended on the heart and/or on the lungs, and which is positioned along a first transport path along a plurality of processing stations configured for removing the gall bladder and the intestines. The apparatus further includes a means for holding the giblet bundle arranged on a transport means for transporting parts of the giblet bundle, along a second transport path. The apparatus further includes a means for removing the heart and the lungs and a means for stripping the liver. The means for holding the giblet bundle is configured and adapted for pivoting a partial giblet bundle, about approximately 180, such that it can be transported on the transport means for transporting parts of the giblet bundle.