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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 28, 2017
Filed:
Aug. 06, 2014
Applicant:
Laitram, L.l.c., Harahan, LA (US);
Inventor:
Lars Vedsted, Vadum, DK;
Assignee:
Laitram, L.L.C., Harahan, LA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A22C 29/02 (2006.01); A22C 17/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A22C 29/024 (2013.01); A22C 17/008 (2013.01); A22C 29/026 (2013.01); A22C 29/028 (2013.01);
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for deheading and peeling shrimp hydraulically using the Venturi Effect. A shrimp-laden fluid is pumped through a conduit system including one or more venturi tubes. The acceleration of the fluid through the venturis detaches the heads and loosens or detaches the shells from the shrimp. The venturis may be used in conjunction with a roller peeler to increase peeling quality. An inspection station receives shrimp from the roller peeler and directs incompletely peeled shrimp back to the peeler or one or more of the venturis.