GB329415A - Improvements in meat tenderers - Google Patents

Abstract

329,415. Gwatkin, F. A. S., (Guggenheim, E.). Feb. 28, 1929. Meat, dressing. - A machine for making meat tender comprises a number of reciprocating cutters 8 each having a number of cutting edges 23, a shaft 10 journaled in frame members 1, 2 and carrying eccentrics, one for operating each cutter 8, eccentric straps 18 to which the cutters are detachably connected, and an electric motor 14 carried by the frame member 1 and geared,to the toothed wheel 11 on the shaft 10. The frame members 1, 2 are connected by side members 4, 5 which are vertically grooved to form guides for the cutters 8. The eccentrics 15 are spaced on the shaft 10 with the throws alternately on opposite sides of the shaft. Oilers 21 are provided on the straps 18 which each have a hole parallel with the shaft 10, so that, when the holes are aligned, a rod 22 may be passed through them, thereby locking the machine for cleaning, removal or replacement of the cutters &c. The shaft 10 is turned for alignment of the holes by a knurled head 17. The straps have projections 19, the ends of which are concaved to bear on pins 24 projecting from the cutters 8. Leaf springs 20, secured to the projections 19, engage under the pins 24 and retain the pins detachably in position. The cutting edges 23 are set angularly and are staggered with relation to the edges 23 of adjacent cutters. In use, the machine is held by the handle 28, the grip closing the switch 29 and starting the motor 14. The machine is rolled over the meat on rollers 33 which are carried on pivoted arms 31a pressed down by springs 35. Pressure on the handle 28 is necessary to compress the springs 35 and bring the rapidly reciprocating cutters 8 into contact with the meat.