Egg removal apparatus
    1.
    发明授权
    Egg removal apparatus 失效
    除蛋器

    公开(公告)号:US06224316B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-05-01

    申请号:US09565895

    申请日:2000-05-05

    CPC classification number: A01K45/007 A01K43/00 G01N33/085

    Abstract: An egg removal apparatus includes a frame and a manifold removably secured to the frame. The frame is movable from a first location overlying an egg flat to a second location overlying an area adjacent the egg flat. When the frame is in the first location, eggs from an egg flat are picked up under vacuum via a plurality of flexible cups. When the frame is in the second position, the eggs are released from the plurality of flexible cups. The removable manifold can be quickly and easily removed from a supporting frame and cleaned as a unit.

    Abstract translation: 排卵装置包括框架和可移除地固定到框架的歧管。 该框架可以从覆盖蛋平面的第一位置移动到覆盖在蛋平面附近的区域上的第二位置。 当框架处于第一位置时,来自蛋平面的鸡蛋通过多个柔性杯在真空下拾取。 当框架处于第二位置时,蛋从多个柔性杯中释放出来。 可拆卸的歧管可以快速方便地从支撑框架上取下并作为一个单元进行清洁。

    Method and apparatus for selectively injecting poultry eggs
    3.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for selectively injecting poultry eggs 失效
    选择性注射禽蛋的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US5900929A

    公开(公告)日:1999-05-04

    申请号:US8664

    申请日:1998-01-16

    CPC classification number: A01K45/007 G01N33/085

    Abstract: A method for distinguishing live from dead poultry eggs comprises: (a) providing a light source (preferably an infrared light source) and a light detector in opposite facing relation to one another; (b) passing an egg between the light source and light detector; (c) switching the light source at a frequency greater than 100 cycles per second while passing the egg between the light source and the light detector; and (d) detecting light that passes through the egg from the light source with the light detector. Preferably, the egg is passed between the light source and the light detector without making contact therewith. And the method preferably further comprises the step of electronically filtering the signal detected by the light detector to distinguish light emitted from the light source from ambient light. Steps (b) through (d) may be repeated at a rate of at least one egg per second. Apparatus for carrying out the foregoing method is also provided. A method of selectively injecting only eggs identified as suitable for injection, and apparatus for carrying out such a method, is described.

    Abstract translation: 用于区分活禽和死禽卵的方法包括:(a)提供彼此相对的相对面的光源(优选为红外光源)和光检测器; (b)在光源和光检测器之间通过鸡蛋; (c)将光源以大于每秒100个循环的频率切换,同时使蛋在光源和光检测器之间通过; 和(d)用光检测器检测从光源穿过蛋的光。 优选地,蛋在光源和光检测器之间通过而不与其接触。 该方法优选还包括电子滤波由光检测器检测的信号以区分从光源发出的光与环境光的步骤。 步骤(b)至(d)可以以每秒至少一个鸡蛋的速率重复。 还提供了用于实现上述方法的装置。 描述了仅选择性地注射被认为适合注射的鸡蛋的方法,以及用于实施这种方法的装置。

    Methods and apparatus for removing eggs from a moving egg flat
    5.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for removing eggs from a moving egg flat 失效
    从移动的卵平面去除鸡蛋的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US6145668A

    公开(公告)日:2000-11-14

    申请号:US226481

    申请日:1999-01-07

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for removing clear avian eggs from a moving egg flat without contacting the removed eggs and without contaminating the eggs remaining within the egg flat. Clear eggs are identified by passing an egg flat between respective pairs of light sources and light detectors and detecting the amount of light that passes through each egg. Clear eggs are then ejected from the moving egg flat into a stationary receptacle located above the moving egg flat by applying a first stream of air to the lower end of the clear egg. A second stream of air may also be applied to the egg after the egg has been lifted from the egg flat by the first stream of air. This second stream of air is applied to the egg along a direction substantially transverse to the first stream of air. A third stream of air may be utilized to dislodge an egg from a stuck condition prior to being ejected from the egg flat.

    Abstract translation: 提供了方法和装置,用于从移动的卵平面去除清除的禽卵,而不接触去除的卵,并且不污染蛋平底中剩余的蛋。 通过在相应的光源对和光检测器之间通过蛋平坦并检测通过每个鸡蛋的光量来确定清蛋。 然后通过将第一流空气施加到清蛋的下端,将清蛋从移动的卵平面喷射到位于移动卵平面上方的固定容器中。 在鸡蛋已经从第一个空气流中从蛋平顶抬起之后,也可以将第二个空气流施加到鸡蛋上。 该第二空气流沿着基本横向于第一空气流的方向施加到蛋上。 可以利用第三股空气流从卵平面排出之前将蛋从卡住状态移走。

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