Cutter with carcase stabilising or holding member that slides between the limbs of the carcase to align a cut

摘要

A cutting head (1) configured for cutting the chest region of a carcase is disclosed. The cut this cutting head is designed to perform made through the sternum and associated cartilage and is typically referred to in the industry as the brisket cut. The cutting head includes a cutting assembly (2, 3) used to cut through the chest region of the carcase and at least one stabilising member (7) which aligns the carcase and holds it substantially fixed relative to the cutting assembly. At least one shield portion (103) protects the internal organs of the carcase from being cut by the cutting assembly. The head is connectable to a manipulation device by an attachment portion (5).