X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING A CUTTING PATH OF A CARCASS AND CORRESPONDING METHOD

摘要

A method of determining a cutting path for processing an animal carcass based on X-ray imaging. The carcass is preferably imaged using a single X-ray source and a single detector - preferably a fan beam and linear detector. The carcass is preferably hung from a conveyor rail during imaging and conveyed throughout all processing on a continuous conveyor rail. The carcass is preferably imaged by passing the carcass though the imaging system along different paths to produce images from two perspectives to enable the spatial configuration of elements of the carcass to be determined. The imaging information may also be used to grade the carcass.