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    • 专利摘要:
    The invention relates a whip for a dehairing device, wherein the whip comprises a clip and a whip section, wherein the clip is configured to be able to snap fit on a connection bar of the dehairing device in a first direction and wherein the clip is connected to the whip section by means of a form fitted sliding connection, being able to slide in a second direction, wherein the second direction is configured cross to the first direction, such that the whip section can be replaced while the clip remains connected to the dehairing device.
    公开号:NL2017824A
    申请号:NL2017824
    申请日:2016-11-18
    公开日:2017-06-02
    发明作者:Tekkina Sen-Nijhuis Carolien
    申请人:Nijhuis Mitech；
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    专利说明:

    Title: Clip for whip
    The invention relates to a whip for treating animal carcasses.
    In the art, various alternatives have been proposed for the purpose of cleaning animal carcasses.
    De-hairing devices with the aid of whips are for instance described in the American Patent US3523324. This document describes a carcass cleaning machine, equipped with elastic scraper elements being rotatably mounted in parallel planes perpendicular to an axis of rotation.
    An alternative is described in Another de-hairing device is described in the Dutch patent application NL9002571. This document addresses the problem of the difficulties in removing single whips, and provides a solution of a removable rings with whips.
    The different solution proposed above all have the drawbacks that replacement of one or more worn whips need a rather intrusive disassembly of the machine in question.
    In order to overcome this specific problem, the Dutch patent NL1030536 describes a snap attachment of whips to bars of a rotatable attachment frame. Here another problem arises, namely that the whip material is less suitable for the spring action of the snapping attachment head. In order to overcome this problem the European patent EP2034845 discloses a whip, having a whip section and a head section, which is in use in contact with a machine shaft, wherein the whip consists of a soft polymeric material and the head section consists of a hard and impact resistant polymeric material, wherein the whip section and the head section being integrally joined within their connecting region. In use, the integral connection appear to be a weak spot in this whip. Either the whip is made from an artificial rubber, that can be well connected, yet has less friction force, for a proper cleaning and de-hairing action on the carcasses to be treated.
    Accordingly it is an object of the invention to mitigate or solve the above described and/or other problems of de-hairing devices in the art, while maintaining and/or improving the advantages thereof. More specifically the object of the invention can be seen in providing an improved whip, that remains relative easy to be interchanged, while the durability of the whip will remain.
    These and/or other objects are reached by a whip for a dehairing device, wherein the whip comprises a clip and a whip section, wherein the clip is configured to be able to snap fit on a connection bar of the dehairing device in a first direction and wherein the clip is connected to the whip section by means of a form fitted sliding connection, being able to slide in a second direction, wherein the second direction is configured cross to the first direction, such that the whip section can be replaced while the clip remains connected to the dehairing device.
    Thus the replacement of the whip section is rendered easy, while the connection of the whip section to the clip is sturdy.
    In this whip, the whip section can comprise a foot that is configured to be slid in a form fitting groove of the clip. Thus the whip section can be replaced without removing the clip. Because of the foot in the groove a more durable and strong connection can be obtained.
    The foot can comprises a resistance section, such as a detent or a groove. The detent or groove can provide resistance against an unwanted sliding of the whip section in the groove.
    The invention relates also to a clip, which is configured to be able to snap fit on a connection bar of the dehairing device in a first direction and wherein the clip is connected to the whip section as is described herein above, by means of a form fitted sliding groove, being able to slide in a second direction, wherein the second direction is configured cross to the first direction, such that the whip section can be replaced while the clip remains connected to the dehairing device.
    The groove of the clip can be provided with a detent or groove, engaging the groove or detent of the foot of the whip section.
    Both the groove in the clip and the foot of the whip section can comprise an undercut. Thus a combination of a clip and a whip as described herein above, can comprise a mutually engaging undercut. This undercut can provide an even more durable connection, where the undercut provides an additional resistance against the foot being pulled out of the groove, in a direction substantially in line with the longitudinal direction of the whip section.
    In order to further elucidate the invention, exemplary embodiments will be described with reference to the figures. In the figures:
    Figure 1 depicts a first schematic perspective view of a whip according to an embodiment of the invention;
    Figure 2 depicts a schematic perspective view of a clip according to an embodiment of the invention; and
    Figure 3 depicts a schematic perspective view of a whip section according to an embodiment of the invention The figures represent specific exemplary embodiments of the inventions and should not be considered limiting the invention in any way or form. Throughout the description and the figures the same or corresponding reference numerals are used for the same or corresponding elements .
    The expression "dehairing" used herein is to be understood as, though not to be considered limited to a way to remove hairs or feathers from the skin of an animal. figure 1 represent a whip 1 for de cleaning and dehairing of animal carcasses in e.g. slaughtering lines.
    The whip 1 comprises a clip 2 and a whip section 3, wherein the clip 2 can be clicked on a connecting rod of a dehairing device. Generally such a device comprises a rotating cage of connecting rods, where to each connecting rod a number of whips 1 are arranged. The clip 2 can be connected to the rod in a direction 4, by pressing the clip 2 around the connecting rod by slightly deforming the clip 2, such that it snaps around the connecting rod.
    The clip 2 is provided with a groove 7, in which a foot 6 of a whip section 3 can slide. The foot 7 of the whip section 3 can slide in a direction 5 perpendicular to the direction 4, and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the whip section 3.
    The whip section 3, as is depicted in figure 3, is provided with a series of protrusions or knobs 10 in order to have maximal cleaning action on the skin of the carcasses to be treated.
    The clip 2 is further depicted in figure 2, where the groove 7 is provided with a detent 9, which can provide some resistance, sufficient to overcome an unwanted exiting of the foot 6 of the whip section 3 out of groove 7 the clip 2. The foot 6 is thereto provided with a groove 8, that can engage the detent 9.
    The groove 6 can be provided with an undercut 11, in which an undercut 12 of the foot can engage, as is shown in figure 1.
    The invention is to be understood not to be limited to the exemplary embodiments shown in the figures and described in the specification. For instance the foot 8 can comprise more sideward extending ribs, for increased hold and grip within the clip. Herein each of these ribs can be provided with an undercut, e.g. similar to the mutually engaging undercuts 11 and 12.
    These and other modifications are considered to be variations that are part of the framework, the spirit and the scope of the invention outlined in the claims.
    List of reference signs 1. Whip 2. Clip 3. Whip section 4. First direction 5. Second direction 6. Foot 7. Groove 8. Groove 9. Detent 10. Knobs 11. Undercut 12. Undercut
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    Claims (8)
    [1]
    A whip for a depilation device, wherein the whip comprises a clip and a whip section, wherein the clip is adapted to be able to snap in a first direction about a connecting rod of a depilator device and wherein the clip is connected to the whip section by means of a suitable sliding connection, which is adapted to be able to slide in a second direction, the first direction being arranged transversely to the second direction, such that the whip section can be replaced while the clip remains connected to the hair removal device.
    [2]
    A whip according to claim 1, wherein the whip section comprises a foot adapted to slide into a form closure groove of the clip.
    [3]
    A whip section for the whip according to any one of the preceding claims, which comprises a foot adapted to slide into a form-closing groove of a clip.
    [4]
    A whip section according to claim 3, wherein the foot comprises a resistance section, such as a protrusion or a recess.
    [5]
    5. A clip for connecting a whip section to a depilation device, wherein the clip is adapted to be able to snap in a first direction about a connecting rod of a depilation device and wherein the clip is adapted to be secured in a second direction by means of a form-closing sliding groove to be connected to a whip section according to claims 3 or 4, wherein the second direction is arranged transversely to the first direction, such that the whip section can be replaced, while the clip remains connected to the hair removal device.
    [6]
    A clip according to claim 5, wherein the sliding groove is provided with a protrusion or recess, to fit into or around the recess or protrusion of the foot of the whip section according to claim 3 or 4.
    [7]
    A combination of a clip according to claims 5 or 6 and a whip section according to claims 3 or 4.
    [8]
    The combination of claim 7, wherein the groove and the foot comprise a mutually engaging undercut.
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    2020-07-08| MM| Lapsed because of non-payment of the annual fee|Effective date: 20191201 |
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    NL2015837|2015-11-21|
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