(57) A device for opening an oyster, comprising an oyster support (1) for supporting the
oyster, an opening element holder (2) which is arranged so that it is movable in its
longitudinal direction and in one opening element holder end (22) thereof comprises
an opening element (10), a drive handle (3) for driving the opening element holder
(2), which drive handle (3) comprises a first (14) and second handle end (13), is
pivotably connected by the first handle end (14) thereof to a fixed point of rotation
and between the first (14) and second handle end (13) is connected to the opening
element holder (2) and a supporting element (5) for supporting the opening element
holder (2), in which the support element (5) is adjustable relative to the oyster
support (1), the device comprises guide means (7,15) for guiding the adjustable support
element (5) in the direction of movement of the opening element holder (2), and in
which the support element (5) comprises fixing means (11) for fixing the support element
(5) on the guide means (7,15), which has the effect that the distance between the
support element (5) and the oyster support (1) can be adjusted, and also a method
for opening an oyster.
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