A straightening plate for Nephrops Norvegicus or similar crustacea

摘要

A stationary straightening member 54 located above a moving 58 conveyor belt 52 to straighten curled Nephrops Norvegicus 60, the curl being a result of rigor mortis. The member may be spaced from the conveyor; alternatively, the member may abut the conveyor. The member may also be flexible and a corrugated sheet, where the corrugations may extend transversely across the conveyor. The member may be made of a rubber or plastic material.