EP2234500A1 - Dispositif de marquage de viande - Google Patents

Dispositif de marquage de viande

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Publication number
EP2234500A1
EP2234500A1 EP08869363A EP08869363A EP2234500A1 EP 2234500 A1 EP2234500 A1 EP 2234500A1 EP 08869363 A EP08869363 A EP 08869363A EP 08869363 A EP08869363 A EP 08869363A EP 2234500 A1 EP2234500 A1 EP 2234500A1
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Prior art keywords
marking device
meat
spike
polymeric material
head portion
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EP08869363A
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German (de)
English (en)
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EP2234500A4 (fr
Inventor
Mats NORDSTRÖM
Björn HOLMER
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TracTechnology AB
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TracTechnology AB
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Publication of EP2234500A1 publication Critical patent/EP2234500A1/fr
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A22—BUTCHERING; MEAT TREATMENT; PROCESSING POULTRY OR FISH
    • A22C—PROCESSING MEAT, POULTRY, OR FISH
    • A22C17/00—Other devices for processing meat or bones
    • A22C17/10—Marking meat or sausages
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01V—GEOPHYSICS; GRAVITATIONAL MEASUREMENTS; DETECTING MASSES OR OBJECTS; TAGS
    • G01V15/00—Tags attached to, or associated with, an object, in order to enable detection of the object

Definitions

  • the current invention relates to marking devices, and in particular to meat marking devices, comprising an RFID (radio frequency identification) tag.
  • the invention pertains both to meat marking and meat tracking, using meat marking devices.
  • Meat marking is becoming an increasingly important field of technology.
  • the origin of carcasses and pieces of meat has gained interest as a result of health concerns and consumer demand. Origin has the possibility of guiding consumer behavior.
  • the current invention provides a meat marking device with a head portion integrally connected to a spike.
  • the meat marking device may be made of a polymeric material, such as Pet (Polyethylene phthalate), PP (Polypropylene), PC-ABS
  • the meat marking device has a material thickness that allows it to withstand damage when falling to a concrete floor from a height of approximately 1.5 meters. To attain this, the meat marking device has among other characteristics no movable parts. Requirements by health authorities may prescribe use of only certain polymeric materials, such as the ones mentioned above.
  • the material may be a low-weight material.
  • the material may be a so-called intelligent material, which regains its original appearance after impact, such as a bending force.
  • the material is chosen among materials that allow falling down without shattering of the meat marking device, which is of utmost importance for food safety reasons. Temperatures, cleaning chemicals and time of exposure for adequate cleaning are prescribed in detail by health authorities. The above materials all facilitate easy cleaning of the meat marking device, which is a prerequisite for consecutive use.
  • the meat marking devices may be cleaned using state of the art cleaning equipment and processes.
  • the meat marking device may be made in one piece, whereby the RFID tag may receive good protection in the center of the head piece by being encompassed by the same. This enclosure must be sufficiently thin and made of a material suitable not to reduce the RFID reading distance.
  • the meat marking device may be manufactured by way of molding, whereby enclosure of the RFID tag, typically provided on a carrier made of polymeric material including paper, is ensured and the cost of manufacture is significantly reduced.
  • the meat marking device is transparent, whereby it is possible to inspect the RFID tag.
  • the meat marking device is made out of a colored polymeric material, for ease of identification as such as well as against the meat color. Color coding is moreover encompassed by the invention.
  • the device may have a multitude of shapes, for example shapes characterized in curvatures.
  • the device may have a mushroom-like shape, whereby the device receives the appearance of a mushroom with head and stem.
  • the head part may for example have a ball or egg shape.
  • the device, both the spike and the head portion may be devoid of sharp bends and angles on its surface, not to destruct the structure of the meat, to prevent aggregation of devices when not in use, such as during storage and cleaning, and to facilitate cleaning.
  • the spike may have or be devoid of hooks etc.
  • the curvature of the head portion moreover ensures that the device does not get stuck in production lines or on tags/devices on other pieces of meat or carcasses.
  • the diameter of the spike may be reduced, and the spike provided with a blunt end, to minimize impact on the meat.
  • a narrow diameter also facilitates removal of the meat marking device.
  • the length and diameter of the spike are adjusted so that the meat marking device retains its position on a carcass or a piece of meat during tumbling, for example on band transporters or in carriages.
  • the meat marking device may be provided with a curvature between the spike and the head portion, to further reduce contact with the meat. Thereby, the risk for meat discoloration is reduced.
  • the device may be provided with alternative identification means, such as a detectable chip that may be easily detected by a detector. This provides a safe procedure for ensuring removal of the meat marking device from carcasses.
  • the meat marking device can be applied to a carcass also when a protective glove is used, by taking a ready grip around the head portion of the device.
  • a blunt end on the spike reduces the risk for injury to the person attaching and removing the device.
  • Fig. 1 shows a side view of the meat marking device, exposing the external characteristics of the device.
  • Fig. 2 shows a section view of the device according to Fig. 1.
  • Fig. 3 shows an embodiment of the head part of the meat marking device, whereas Fig. 4 finally shows an alternative embodiment of the axial wings of the meat marking device.
  • the meat marking device 10 is made out of a polymeric material with good tensile strength reducing the risk for breakage, and consists of a head part 20 and a spike 30.
  • the spike 30 as a whole has essentially the same, minimal diameter 70 throughout the whole length thereof, to reduce contact with the meat. It is moreover provided with a curvature 1 10 between the head part 20 and the spike 30, further reducing contact with the meat at the surface thereof.
  • the spike 30 may be only partially inserted in the meat 140, whereby the head part 20 is kept at a distance from the meat, further reducing the risk for discoloration thereof.
  • the spike 30 has a blunt end 40, not to damage the meat.
  • the spike is at its sides fitted with a series of axial wings 50, to keep the meat marking device in place during use.
  • the position of the axial wings 50 longitudinally on the spike is such that they penetrate the meat and get a good, firm grip thereof, also when only a portion of the spike 30 is inserted in the meat.
  • the axial wings have an arcuate form 60, to facilitate the ready grip of the meat, without damage to the meat; however, also hooks could be provided.
  • the head part 20 has a form with a curvature 130, enabling a good grip by hand.
  • Fig. 4 exposes axial wings 120 extending throughout the length of the spike, as an alternative to the shorter axial wings 50 in Fig. 1.
  • a RFID tag 80 provided on a carrier is located inside the head part.
  • the chips constitute an integral part of the head part, by way of being encompassed by the polymeric material making up the head part.
  • the meat marking device 10 may be composed of the head part 20 and the spike 30 as separate parts, to be joined together.
  • the head part is then fitted with a cage 100, connected to the spherical portion of the head part by way of a curved connecting part 110.
  • the cage 100 and the connecting part 1 10 constitute integral parts of the head part 20.

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  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Wood Science & Technology (AREA)
  • Zoology (AREA)
  • Food Science & Technology (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
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  • Details Of Rigid Or Semi-Rigid Containers (AREA)
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Abstract

L'invention porte sur un dispositif de marquage de viande (10) comprenant une partie tête (20) reliée à une pointe (30), où (a) la partie tête (20) du dispositif de marquage (10), qui est fabriquée à partir d'un matériau polymère, enferme une étiquette RFID (identification par radiofréquence) (80) et est conçue de telle sorte que le dispositif peut être retiré de façon commode à la main après son introduction, et (b) la pointe (30) comporte des ailes axiales (60), conçues de telle sorte que la pointe est maintenue en place après son introduction.
EP08869363.5A 2008-01-08 2008-12-22 Dispositif de marquage de viande Withdrawn EP2234500A4 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
SE0800040A SE532743C2 (sv) 2008-01-08 2008-01-08 Köttmärkningsanordning
PCT/SE2008/051546 WO2009088347A1 (fr) 2008-01-08 2008-12-22 Dispositif de marquage de viande

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EP2234500A1 true EP2234500A1 (fr) 2010-10-06
EP2234500A4 EP2234500A4 (fr) 2013-05-29

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WO (1) WO2009088347A1 (fr)

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SE0800040L (sv) 2009-07-09
EP2234500A4 (fr) 2013-05-29
SE532743C2 (sv) 2010-03-30

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