Device and method for removing skin from a poultry part

Abstract

The disclosure provides a device deskinning a poultry part, particularly a poultry leg, being conveyed by a conveyor along a path of conveyance. The device comprises a first roller and a second roller. The first roller is rotatable about a first rotation axis. The first roller is associated with a gap and configured for entrapping and drawing a portion of the skin of the poultry part in the gap. The second roller is rotatable about a second rotation axis. The second rotation axis is transverse to the first rotation axis. The first roller and the second roller are arranged on opposite lateral sides of the path of conveyance to define a passage therebetween for the poultry part to pass through while being conveyed by the conveyor. The passage is such that the first roller and the second roller engage the poultry part as it passes through the passage.

Description

[0001] Title: Device and method for removing skin from a poultry part

[0002] FIELD

[0003] The disclosure generally relates to processing of slaughtered poultry, and more particularly to deskinning of poultry parts such as poultry legs or leg parts.

[0004] BACKGROUND

[0005] Removing the skin from the poultry parts is of great importance to the food processing industry. Animal skin is relatively rich in saturated fats, and health conscious consumers therefore prefer skinless meat products, especially skinless poultry products. Furthermore, as removing the skin from the animal part is generally a tedious process, and due to today’s convenience society, there is an increasing demand for purchasing animal meat skinless and ready to cook.

[0006] Various methods and systems have been developed for removing skin from poultry parts. WO2014 / 069992 for example proposes a deskinning arrangement in which a poultry part is conveyed along deskinning device that includes a roller and a knife that define a gap therebetween, wherein by rotation of the roller a skin portion of the poultry part is entrapped and drawn into the gap. The skin is hence pulled off the poultry part by the deskinning device.

[0007] SUMMARY

[0008] It is an object to propose an improved system and method for removing skin from an poultry part. In a more general sense it is an object to overcome or reduce at least one of the disadvantages of the prior art. It is also an object to provide alternative solutions which are less cumbersome in assembly and operation and which moreover can be made relatively inexpensively. Alternatively it is an object to at least provide a useful alternative.

[0009] An aspect provides a device for removing skin from a poultry part, particularly a poultry leg or leg part, being conveyed by a conveyor along a path of conveyance. The device comprises a first roller and a second roller. The first roller is rotatable about a first rotation axis. The first roller is associated with a gap and configured for entrapping and drawing a portion of the skin of the poultry part in the gap. The second roller is rotatable about a second rotation axis. The second rotation axis is transverse to the first rotation axis. The first roller and the second roller are arranged on opposite lateral sides of the path of conveyance to define a passage therebetween for the poultry part to pass through while being conveyed by the conveyor. The passage is such that the first roller and the second roller engage the poultry part as it passes through the passage. The poultry part is hence engaged by the first roller for entrapping the skin in the gap and pulling the skin off the poultry part. The poultry part is hence also engaged by the second roller. The second roller can accordingly provide a counter force to the poultry part for enhancing the engagement of the first roller thereby increasing efficacy of the skin removal by the first roller. Particularly with the second rotation axis arranged transverse to first rotation axis, the poultry part can be slightly deformed at the passage along the direction of the first rotation axis to increase the engagement area between the poultry part and the first roller in that direction. The first roller can hence grip a larger skin portion to draw into the gap, thus reducing the risk of tearing the skin and leaving substantial skin portions attached to the poultry part.

[0010] The poultry part may be a poultry leg or leg part. The poultry part may particularly have a bone, e.g. the tibia bone, surrounded by meat. The poultry part may hence be a drumstick. Optionally, the second rotation axis extends transverse to the path of conveyance. Hence, the second roller can be rotatable about the second rotation axis in such rotation direction that, at the passage, a tangential velocity direction of a perimeter of the second roller is in the conveyance direction of the conveyance or opposite thereto.

[0011] Optionally, the second roller is rotationally drivable about the second rotation axis such that, at the passage, a tangential velocity of a perimeter of the second roller is different from a conveyance velocity of the conveyor.

[0012] Optionally, the second roller is rotationally drivable about the second rotation axis in such rotation direction that, at the passage, a tangential velocity of a perimeter of the second roller is directed opposite a conveyance direction of the conveyor, and / or wherein the second roller is rotationally drivable about the second rotation axis in such rotation direction and at such speed that, at the passage, a tangential velocity of a perimeter of the second roller is directed in the conveyance direction and is lower than a conveyance speed of the conveyor. The second roller can rotate in such direction about its second rotation axis counter the conveyance of the poultry parts. This is found to improving deskinning efficiency, particularly as the second roller opposes a twisting force on the poultry part induced by the engagement of the poultry part by the first roller. The engaging of the poultry parts by the second roller therefore can enhance the gripping of the skin by the first roller.

[0013] Optionally, the device comprises a third roller rotatable about a third rotation axis parallel to the first rotation axis, the third roller being arranged proximate the first roller for defining the gap between the first roller and the third roller. Hence, the gap can be formed between the first roller and a third roller. The third roller preferably rotates in opposite rotation direction as the first roller, to draw skin of the poultry part between the first roller and the second roller, and pull the skin away from the poultry part.

[0014] Optionally, the gap is formed between the first roller and a, e.g. stationary, edge. The device for example comprises an edge extending parallel to the first rotation axis and being arranged relative to the first roller to form the gap between the first roller and the edge. The edge may for instance be formed by a planar body, such as a knife.

[0015] Optionally, the first rotation axis extends parallel to the path of conveyance. The first roller may hence be arranged lateral and parallel to the path of conveyance. The first roller can accordingly be rotationally drivable about the first rotation axis in such rotation direction that a tangential velocity direction of a perimeter of the first roller is transverse to the path of conveyance.

[0016] Optionally, the path of conveyance is in a horizontal plane.

[0017] Optionally, the second rotation axis extends in a vertical direction.

[0018] Optionally, the first rotation axis extends in a horizontal direction, such as within the horizontal plane.

[0019] Optionally, the second roller includes a ribbed perimeter for engaging the poultry part.

[0020] Optionally, the second roller is a compliant roller. The second roller may for example comprise a resilient mechanism, or be made of a resilient material such as a rubber or similar.

[0021] Optionally, the second roller includes a first perimeter radius and a second perimeter radius different from the first perimeter radius. The perimeter of the second roller may hence have a varying radius for example adapted to a shape of the poultry part.

[0022] Optionally, the device comprises a cleaning roller rotatable about a third rotation axis parallel to the first rotation axis, the cleaning roller being arranged proximate the first roller arranged for cleaning the first roller. Skin parts that may adhere to the first roller may hence be removed by the cleaning roller. The cleaning roller preferably rotates in the same rotation direction as the first roller.

[0023] Another aspect provides a system, comprising a conveyor for conveying a poultry part along path of conveyance, and a device as described herein arranged in the path of conveyance for removing skin from the poultry part while being conveyed by the conveyor. The is particularly configured for conveying a plurality of poultry parts in succession along the device for inline deskinning the poultry parts.

[0024] Optionally, the conveyor is an overhead conveyor.

[0025] Optionally, the path of conveyance is in a horizontal plane.

[0026] Optionally, the system comprises a poultry part cutting station, with respect to the path of conveyance upstream of the device, for making a preparatory incision in the poultry part.

[0027] Optionally, the poultry part is a leg or leg part having a bone that extends longitudinally and that is surrounded by meat, and wherein the cutting station is configured for making a longitudinal preparatory incision longitudinally of the poultry part. This can facilitate the extraction of the skin from the poultry part, particularly as it reduces uncontrolled tearing of the skin that could cause skin residues to remain attached to the poultry part.

[0028] Optionally, the cutting station is configured for making a transverse preparatory incision at a circumference of the poultry part, transverse to the longitudinal direction of the poultry part. The transverse preparatory incision facilitates extraction of the skin from the poultry part, as the skin can be detached at its circumference at or near a joint. The transverse preparatory incision may have cut plane transverse to the rotation axis of the second roller. The transverse preparatory incision may for example have a cut plane that extends horizontally. The longitudinal incision may for example extend vertically. It will be appreciated that the poultry part may not be provide with the longitudinal cut. The poultry part may hence be provided with the transverse incision, irrespective of the longitudinal incision. The longitudinal incision may be provide for incising the poultry meat. The transverse incision may be provided for incising only the skin of the poultry part, leaving the underlying meat substantially untouched. Alternatively, the transverse incision is arranged for incising the meat the of the poultry part, particularly connective tissues, for at least partly loosening the meat from a joint of the poultry part.

[0029] Optionally, the transverse preparatory incision includes a first section and a second section, the first section and the second section being separated from each other within a transverse plane and provided on opposing sides of the poultry part. Hence, the poultry part is not incised at its entire circumference. This way, the transverse preparatory incision leaves parts of the poultry part circumference untouched, to minimize the risk of cutting through tendons and connective tissue that attach the meat to the bone. By transversely incising the poultry part only at a part of its circumference, the risk of pulling meat from the bone while deskinning the poultry part is reduced. The first and second sections may for example be made by two respective knives, e.g. arranged on opposing sides of the path of conveyance, upstream of the first and second rollers. Said two knives may for example be arranged on opposing lateral sides of the conveyor, for incising the poultry part on opposing lateral sides thereof. Between the first and second sections, the skin of the poultry part may hence be intact.

[0030] Optionally, one of the first or second sections intersects with the longitudinal preparatory incision.

[0031] Optionally, the system comprises a poultry part deboning station, with respect to the path of conveyance downstream of the device, for deboning the poultry part. Skinless poultry meat can accordingly be harvested from the poultry part, after the poultry part has been deskinned. Optionally, the conveyor includes a poultry part holder for holding the poultry part, wherein the poultry part holder is pivotable about pivot axis that extends parallel to the second rotation axis.

[0032] Optionally, the poultry part holder is configured to pivot about the pivot axis while being conveyed along the first roller. This way a large outer portion of the poultry part can be exposed to the first roller, for being deskinned thereby.

[0033] Another aspect provides a method, comprising providing a device as described herein, and conveying the poultry part along the path of conveyance through the passage between the first roller and the second roller, preferably thereby engaging the poultry part with the first roller and the second roller for removing skin from the poultry part.

[0034] Optionally, the method comprises driving the second roller in rotation in such rotation direction about the second rotation axis that, at the passage, a tangential velocity of a perimeter of the second roller is different from a conveyance velocity of the conveyor.

[0035] Optionally, the method comprises driving the second roller in rotation in such rotation direction about the second rotation axis that, at the passage, a tangential velocity of a perimeter of the second roller is directed opposite a conveyance direction of the conveyor, and / or driving the second roller in rotation in such rotation direction and at such speed about the second rotation axis that, at the passage, a tangential velocity of a perimeter of the second roller is directed in the conveyance direction and is lower than a conveyance velocity of the conveyor.

[0036] Optionally, the poultry part is a poultry leg or leg part having a bone extending therein.

[0037] Optionally, the poultry leg or leg part is held by a poultry part holder, particularly a bone holder, of the conveyor and conveyed by the conveyor depending from the poultry part holder. Optionally, the poultry leg or leg part has an incised side where the poultry leg or leg part has been incised longitudinally along the bone, and wherein the method comprises conveying the poultry leg or leg part through the passage with the incised side of the poultry leg or leg part facing away from the first roller.

[0038] Optionally, the method comprises, while conveying the poultry part along the first roller, pivoting the poultry part about a pivot axis that extends parallel to the second rotation axis. This way a large outer portion of the poultry part can be exposed to the first roller, for being deskinned thereby.

[0039] Optionally, the poultry leg or leg part has been incised transversely at only a part of the poultry part circumference at or near a joint of the poultry leg or leg part proximate the bone holder.

[0040] Optionally, the pivoting comprises pivoting the poultry part about the pivot axis in a rotation direction opposite to the rotation direction of the second roller. The pivoting of the poultry part and the engagement by the second roller hence work collaboratively on the poultry part.

[0041] It will be appreciated that any of the aspects, features and options described herein can be combined. It will particularly be appreciated that any of the aspects, features and options described in view of the system apply equally to the device, and vice versa. It will also particularly be appreciated that any of the aspects, features and options described in view of the method apply equally to the device, and vice versa.

[0042] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0043] Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

[0044] Figures 1A, IB and 1C show a schematic example of a system for removing skin from a poultry part; Figures 2A, 2B and 2C show a schematic example of a system for removing skin from a poultry part.

[0045] DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] Figures 1A, IB and 1C show an example of a system 100 for removing skin from poultry parts 2. Figure 1A shows a side view, figure IB shows a frontal view, and figure 1C shows a top view of the system 100. In this example the poultry parts 2 are poultry leg parts, particularly the lower leg part or drum of poultry legs.

[0047] The system 100 includes a conveyor 30, here an overhead conveyor provided with a plurality of poultry part holders 31, particularly bone holders, or shackles, for holding respective poultry leg parts 2 by their angle joint. The conveyor 30 is arranged for conveying the poultry leg parts 2 in succession along a, here horizontal, path of conveyance in a conveyance direction as indicated in the figures by the arrow C.

[0048] The system 100 also includes a device 40 for removing skin from the poultry leg parts 2. The device 40 is arranged in the path of conveyance, wherein the poultry leg parts 2 are deskinned as they are conveyed past the device 40. Hereto, the device 40 comprises a first roller 10. The first roller is rotatable about a first rotation axis Al. The first rotation axis Al in this example extends parallel to the path of conveyance, and is arranged lateral to the path of conveyance such that the poultry leg parts 2 are engaged by the first roller 10. The first roller 10 in this example extends horizontally.

[0049] The first roller 10 is associated with a gap 11. By rotationally driving the first roller about the first rotation axis Al, the first roller 10 entraps a portion of the skin of the poultry leg part 2 in the gap 11 and draws the skin of the poultry leg part 2 into the gap. This way, the skin is pulled away and stripped from the poultry leg part 2. In this example, the gap 11 is formed between a perimeter of the first roller 10 and an edge 12 of a planar body 13.

[0050] The device 40 further includes a second roller 20. The second roller 20 is rotatable about a second rotation axis A2 transverse to the first rotation axis Al. Here, the second rotation axis A2 extends vertically. The first roller 10 and the second roller 20 are spaced apart from each other, such that a passage 5 is formed between the first roller 10 and the second roller 20. The passage 5 is arranged such that poultry leg parts 2 are conveyed through the passage 5, as they are conveyed by the conveyor 30 along the path of conveyance.

[0051] The spacing between the first roller 10 and the second roller 20 at the passage is adapted to a size of the poultry leg parts 2, particularly to a lateral extent of the poultry leg parts 2. The passage 5 is particularly such that the first roller 10 and the second roller 20 both engage the poultry leg parts 2 when they are conveyed through the passage 5. The second roller 20 can push the poultry parts 2 against the first roller 10, to stimulate the entrapping of the skin in the gap 11. The poultry leg parts 2 can accordingly be slightly squeezed between the first roller 10 and the second roller 20. The squeezing can cause the poultry leg parts 2 to deform and elongate in the direction of conveyance, such that a larger portion of the poultry parts 2 are exposed to the first roller 10 to be entrapped in the gap 11.

[0052] The second roller 20 is in this example rotatably drivable about the second rotation axis A2 counter to the conveyance direction C. Hence, at the passage 5, a tangent velocity of a perimeter of the second roller 20 is directed opposite to the conveyance direction C. The poultry parts 2 engaged by the second roller 20 are accordingly pushed substantially in the reverse conveyance direction C. This can contribute to the deformation of the poultry leg parts 2 in the conveyance direction C, as the counter rotation of the second roller 20 can oppose a rotation induced by the engagement of the poultry parts 2 by the first roller 10. Furthermore, when the poultry leg parts 2 have been incised prior to be the deskinning, such as in this example, the second roller 20 can further cause a spreading of the meat of the poultry leg part 2, to enhance gripping of the skin in the gap 11.

[0053] In this example, the poultry leg parts 2 have an incised side where the poultry leg parts 2 have been provided with a longitudinal incision 3 longitudinally of a bone of the poultry leg part 2. In this example, the incised side of the poultry leg parts 2 face away from the first roller 10, when passing through the passage 5, enabling the second roller 20 to open the incision 3 and spread the poultry meat. The poultry leg parts 2 are also provided with a transverse incision 4, transverse to the longitudinal incision 3, at the knuckle proximate the bone holder 31. The transverse incision does not extend around the entire circumference of the leg parts 2, to prevent cutting through tendons and connective tissue that connects the meat to the bone. This way, deskinning is facilitated, but the risk of unintentionally pulling the meat from the bone while deskinning is mitigated.

[0054] The bone holders 31 in this example are pivotable about respective pivot axes A4, in this example extending in the vertical direction parallel to the second rotation axis A2. The bone holders 31 are pivoted while conveying the poultry leg part 3 along the first roller 10, to increase exposure of the poultry leg part 3 to the gap 11. Here, the bone holders 31 are pivotable in a rotation direction about their pivot axes opposite to the rotation direction of the second roller 20. The bone holders 31 are, here, pivoted in an angular range of 180 degrees, but it will be appreciated that other ranges are also envisioned, particularly from a first angular end position in which the incised side of the poultry leg part 2 faces opposite the conveyance direction C to a second angular end position, 180 degrees separated from the first angular end position, in which the incised side faces opposite to the conveyance direction. Between the first and second angular end positions, the poultry leg part is in an intermediate angular position, here between 0 and 180 degrees separated from the first angular end position. At the passage 5, the poultry leg part 2 is in an intermediate angular position in which the incised side of the poultry leg part 2 faces away from the first roller 10, thereby exposing the incised side to the second roller 20. In the intermediate angular position, the second roller 20 can engage the poultry leg part 2, such as to spread the meat of the poultry leg part 2, here particularly by opening the incision 3. Figure 1A shows an example of four consecutively conveyed poultry leg parts 2, wherein the right-most poultry leg part 2 is in the first angular end position and the leftmost poultry leg part 2 is in the second angular end position. The two poultry leg parts 2 between the left-most and the right-most poultry leg parts 2 are in an intermediate angular position.

[0055] Figures 2A, 2B, and 2C show another example of a system 100 for removing skin from poultry parts 2, similar to the system shown in figures 1A, IB and 2C. While in the example of figures 1A, IB, and 1C the gap 11 is formed between the first roller 10 and the planar body 13, the gap 11 in the example of figures 2A, 2B and 2C is formed between the first roller 10 and a third roller 30. The third roller 30 is rotatable about a third rotation axis A3, which in this example extends parallel to the first rotation axis Al. The first roller 10 and the third roller 30 are spaced apart to form the gap 11. To entrap skin of the poultry leg parts 2 in gap 11, the first roller 10 and the third roller 30 rotate in a opposite rotation directions about their respective rotation axis Al, A3.

[0056] Herein, the invention is described with reference to specific examples of embodiments of the invention. It will, however, be evident that various modifications and changes may be made therein, without departing from the essence of the invention. For the purpose of clarity and a concise description features are described herein as part of the same or separate embodiments, however, alternative embodiments having combinations of all or some of the features described in these separate embodiments are also envisaged. However, other modifications, variations, and alternatives are also possible. The specifications, drawings and examples are, accordingly, to be regarded in an illustrative sense rather than in a restrictive sense.

[0057] In the claims, any reference signs placed between parentheses shall not be construed as limiting the claim. The word ‘comprising’ does not exclude the presence of other features or steps than those listed in a claim. Furthermore, the words ‘a’ and ‘an’ shall not be construed as limited to ‘only one’, but instead are used to mean ‘at least one’, and do not exclude a plurality. The mere fact that certain measures are recited in mutually different claims does not indicate that a combination of these measures cannot be used to an advantage.

Claims

Claims1. A device for removing skin from a poultry part being conveyed by a conveyor along a path of conveyance, the device comprising a first roller rotatable about a first rotation axis, the first roller being associated with a gap and configured for entrapping and drawing a portion of the skin of the poultry part in the gap; and a second roller rotatable about a second rotation axis transverse to the first rotation axis; wherein the first roller and the second roller are arranged on opposite lateral sides of the path of conveyance to define a passage therebetween for the poultry part to pass through while being conveyed by the conveyor, the passage being such that the first roller and the second roller engage the poultry part as it passes through the passage.

2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the second rotation axis extends transverse to the path of conveyance.

3. The device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second roller is rotationally drivable about the second rotation axis such that, at the passage, a tangential velocity of a perimeter of the second roller is different from a conveyance velocity of the conveyor.

4. The device according to any of the preceding claims, the second roller is rotationally drivable about the second rotation axis in such rotation direction that, at the passage, a tangential velocity of a perimeter of the second roller is directed opposite a conveyance direction of the conveyor, or wherein the second roller is rotationally drivable about the second rotation axis in such rotation direction and at such speed that, at the passage, atangential velocity of a perimeter of the second roller is directed in the conveyance direction and is lower than a conveyance speed of the conveyor.

5. The device according to any of the preceding claims, comprising an edge extending parallel to the first rotation axis and being arranged relative to the first roller to form the gap between the first roller and the edge.

6. The device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first rotation axis extends parallel to the path of conveyance.

7. The device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the path of conveyance is in a horizontal plane and wherein the second rotation axis extends in a vertical direction.

8. The device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the second roller includes a ribbed perimeter for engaging the poultry part.

9. The device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the second roller includes a first perimeter radius and a second perimeter radius different from the first perimeter radius.

10. The device according to any of the preceding claims, comprising a third roller rotatable about a third rotation axis parallel to the first rotation axis, the third roller being arranged proximate the first roller for defining the gap between the first roller and the third roller.

11. The device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the second roller is a compliant roller, for example being made of a compliant material.

12. A system comprising a conveyor for conveying a poultry part along path of conveyance, and a device according to any of the preceding claims arranged in the path of conveyance for removing skin from the poultry part while being conveyed by the conveyor.

13. The system according to claim 12, wherein the conveyor is an overhead conveyor.

14. The system according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the path of conveyance is in a horizontal plane.

15. The system according to any of claims 12-14, wherein the conveyor includes a poultry part holder for holding the poultry part, wherein the poultry part holder is pivotable about pivot axis that extends parallel to the second rotation axis.

16. The system according to claim 15, wherein the poultry part holder is configured to pivot about the pivot axis while being conveyed along the first roller.

17. The system according to any of claims 12-16, comprising a cutting station, with respect to the path of conveyance upstream of the device, for making a preparatory incision in the poultry part.

18. The system according to claim 17, wherein the poultry part is a leg or leg part having a bone that extends longitudinally and that is surrounded by meat, and wherein the cutting station is configured for making a longitudinal preparatory incision longitudinally of the poultry part.

19. The system according to claim 18, wherein the cutting station is configured for making a transverse preparatory incision at a circumference of the poultry part, transverse to the longitudinal direction of the poultry part.

20. The system according to claim 19, wherein the transverse preparatory incision includes a first section and a second section, the first section and the second section being separated from each other within a transverse plane and provided on opposing sides of the poultry part.

21. The system according to claim 20, wherein one of the first or second sections intersects with the longitudinal preparatory incision.

22. A method for removing skin from a poultry part, comprising providing a device according to any of claims 1-11, or a system according to any of claims 12-21, and conveying the poultry part along the path of conveyance through the passage between the first roller and the second roller.

23. The method according to claim 22, comprising driving the second roller about the second rotation axis that, at the passage, a tangential velocity of a perimeter of the second roller is different from a conveyance velocity of the conveyor.

24. The method according to claim 22 or 23, comprising driving the second roller in rotation in such rotation direction about the second rotation axis that, at the passage, a tangential velocity of a perimeter of the second roller is directed opposite a conveyance direction of the conveyor, and / or driving the second roller in rotation in such rotation direction and at suchspeed about the second rotation axis that, at the passage, a tangential velocity of a perimeter of the second roller is directed in the conveyance direction and is lower than a conveyance velocity of the conveyor.

25. The method according to any of claims 22-24, wherein the poultry part is a poultry leg or leg part having a bone extending therein.

26. The method according to claim 25, wherein the poultry leg or leg part is held by a bone holder of the conveyor and conveyed by the conveyor depending from the bone holder.

27. The method according to claim 26, wherein the poultry leg or leg part has an incised side where the poultry leg or leg part has been incised longitudinally, and wherein the method comprises conveying the poultry part through the passage with the incised side of the poultry leg or leg part facing away from the first roller.

28. The method according to claim 27, wherein the poultry leg or leg part has been incised transversely at only a part of a circumference of the poultry leg or leg part, at or near a joint of the poultry leg or leg part proximate the bone holder.

29. The method according to any of claims 22-28, comprising, while conveying the poultry part along the first roller, pivoting the poultry part about a pivot axis that extends parallel to the second rotation axis.

30. The method according to claim 29, wherein the pivoting comprises pivoting the poultry part about the pivot axis in a rotation direction opposite to the rotation direction of the second roller.

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