CPC A22B 5/06 (2013.01) [A22B 5/202 (2013.01); A22B 7/008 (2013.01)] | 7 Claims |
1. An apparatus for supporting an animal carcass, comprising:
(a) a frame; and
(b) a carcass holding device connected with said frame and including:
(1) a linear displacement mechanism;
(2) a pair of support arms each having a first end connected with said linear displacement mechanism and a second end; and
(3) a pair of plates connected with said second ends of said pair of support arms, respectively, said linear displacement mechanism being operable to displace said plates between a retracted position in which said plates may be inserted into an animal carcass rib cage and an expanded position wherein said plates engage the rib cage to secure the animal carcass for butchering.
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