公开(公告)号：US20180352788A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-13

申请号：US15954750

申请日：2018-04-17

Applicant: Egg-Chick Automated Technologies

Inventor： Ephrem Adjanohoun ,  Florent Menguy

IPC: A01K45/00 ,  B65B23/06 ,  A01K41/06

CPC classification number: A01K45/007 ,  A01K41/06 ,  B65B23/06

Abstract: A device for reorientation of eggs deposited in the hollow open cells of a tray. The device is intended to reorientate at least one egg from the tray along a substantially vertical axis. The device includes at least one reorientation element capable of moving between a low position and a high position with respect to the cell containing the egg to be reorientated. The reorientation element includes a lower seat on which the upright rods are fixed, the upper ends of the rods being able to spread out with respect to each other on contact with the egg to be re-orientated, the upright rods being intended to interpose themselves between the cell and the egg, in the high position, so as to damp and guide a movement of the egg under the effect of its weight to a substantially vertical position.

公开(公告)号：US20180265307A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-20

申请号：US15544178

申请日：2016-01-13

Applicant: SANOVO TECHNOLOGY NETHERLANDS B.V.

Inventor： Jan HORDIJK ,  Edwin Lambertus Maria PAPEN

IPC: B65G47/54 ,  B65G47/38 ,  B65B23/06

CPC classification number: B65G47/54 ,  B65B23/06 ,  B65G47/38 ,  B65G2201/0208

Abstract: An egg conveyor assembly comprises a first conveyor (1) extending in a first conveyor direction (X) on a first height level, a second conveyor (2) extending in a second conveyor direction (Y) perpendicular to the first height level. A transfer device (3) adapted to transfer eggs (50) from the first conveyor (1) to the second conveyor (2) comprises an array of egg retainers (6). The egg retainers (6) of the transfer device (3) comprise pockets having a receiving opening at an upper end thereof to receive the eggs (50) from above from the first conveyor (1), and are adapted to release the eggs at a lower end to drop the eggs (50) in egg retainers (21) of the second conveyor (2). The transfer device (3) is movable in the first conveyor direction (X) and in the second conveyor direction (Y) in a plane on a height level between the first height level and second height level.

公开(公告)号：US20180007871A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-11

申请号：US15544200

申请日：2016-01-12

Applicant: SANOVO TECHNOLOGY NETHERLANDS B.V.

Inventor： Hendrik ELFERINK ,  Jan HORDIJK

IPC: A01K43/10 ,  B41J3/407 ,  B41F17/30 ,  B65B63/00 ,  B65B23/06 ,  B65G17/12 ,  B65B65/02 ,  B65G17/06

CPC classification number: B65G23/06 ,  A01K43/00 ,  A01K43/10 ,  B41F17/30 ,  B41J3/407 ,  B41J3/4073 ,  B65B23/06 ,  B65B63/005 ,  B65B65/02 ,  B65G17/06 ,  B65G17/12 ,  B65G2201/0208

Abstract: An egg printing system comprises a printer (30, 31, 32) and an endless egg conveyor (1) that is adapted to move the eggs (50) past the printer. The conveyor including an endless element running around a set of rotational wheels and a drive unit defining a conveying direction of the conveyor. The egg conveyor includes a lane of egg retaining pockets (10) coupled to the endless element, said lane of retaining pockets in use moving in the conveying direction. Each retaining pocket has a central axis and an upper receiving opening to receive an egg with a longitudinal axis of the egg generally aligned with said central axis of the pocket. The pocket has a side opening at a side thereof facing in the conveying direction and/or in the opposite direction, leaving a side surface area exposed of the egg that is received in the pocket. The retaining pockets remain in an upright position in every position in the lane. The printer is positioned at one of the head sections of the conveyor with a printing head facing the corresponding lane being directed to said side opening in the pocket to allow printing on said side surface area of the egg.

公开(公告)号：US09315317B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-19

申请号：US13401211

申请日：2012-02-21

Applicant: Mitchell Barry Chait ,  Richard Blackburn ,  Marco Armand Hegyi

Inventor： Mitchell Barry Chait ,  Richard Blackburn ,  Marco Armand Hegyi

IPC: B65D81/02 ,  B65D85/32 ,  A23L1/32 ,  B41M5/26 ,  B65B23/06 ,  B41J3/407

CPC classification number: B41J3/4073 ,  A23L15/00 ,  B41M5/26 ,  B65B23/06 ,  B65D85/321 ,  B65D85/322 ,  B65D85/324 ,  B65D2203/00 ,  B65D2203/12

Abstract: A container for eggs which uniformly orients eggs so that a substantial amount of surface area of the egg is uniformly presented for marking and viewing. The container has receptacles that may include one or more guidance features configured to automatically guide eggs to settle into a preferred resting orientation with the eggs uniformly centered and tilted slightly backward within their receptacles. The receptacles are designed to resist movement of the eggs from their resting orientation during marking, shipping or handling. Optionally, guidance and stabilizing features may cooperate to maintain eggs in a desired resting orientation.

Abstract translation: 用于均匀定蛋的鸡蛋的容器，以使鸡蛋的大量表面积均匀地呈现以进行标记和观察。 容器具有插座，其可以包括一个或多个引导特征，其被配置为自动引导卵沉降到优选的静止取向，其中鸡蛋均匀居中并且在其容器内稍微向后倾斜。 容器设计用于在标记，运输或处理期间抵抗鸡蛋从其静止方向移动。 任选地，引导和稳定特征可以协作以将卵保持在期望的休息方向。

公开(公告)号：US20140287108A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：US14297423

申请日：2014-06-05

Applicant: TEN Media, LLC

Inventor： Mitchell Barry Chait ,  Allan Irwin Brown ,  Marco Armand Hegyi ,  Greg Anderson

IPC: A23L1/025 ,  A23L1/32 ,  A23L1/27

CPC classification number: B65B23/06 ,  A01K43/10 ,  A23L5/32 ,  A23L5/40 ,  A23L15/00 ,  B41J2/442 ,  B41J3/4073 ,  B41J3/546 ,  B65B23/02 ,  B65B35/56 ,  B65B63/005 ,  B65D85/32 ,  B65D2571/00919

Abstract: A method for marking an egg shell wherein a laser beam is directed onto the egg shell so as to discolor an outer layer of the egg shell without etching substantially into layers of the egg shell underneath the outer layer. The laser delivers a spot with a power density below about 2000 watts/sq. in. and a depth of an etching of the egg caused by the laser marking process does not exceed about 25 microns. InkJet printing may be added to the laser marking process or used instead of laser marking. Eggs may be marked in-carton, on a packer conveyor or on an apparatus fed by a packer conveyor, with eggs uniformly oriented in the package prior to (and after) printing. Marking is done in-carton, on-conveyor whether the marking is by laser, by ink, or both.

Abstract translation: 一种用于标记蛋壳的方法，其中激光束被引导到蛋壳上，以便使蛋壳的外层变色，而不会基本上蚀刻到外层下面的蛋壳的层中。 激光器提供功率密度低于约2000瓦特/平方米的点。 并且由激光打标过程引起的蛋蚀刻深度不超过约25微米。 喷墨打印可以添加到激光打标过程中，或者用于代替激光打标。 鸡蛋可以在纸盒内，封隔器输送机上或由封隔器输送机供给的装置上标记，在印刷之前（和之后）均匀地定向在包装中。 标记是在纸盒内，传送带上完成的，无论标记是通过激光，墨水还是两者兼有。

公开(公告)号：US20130199895A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-08

申请号：US13819706

申请日：2010-09-01

Applicant: Dirk Willem Wikkerink ,  Jan Willem Pennings ,  Peter Anton Van Asselt ,  Jan Hordijk

Inventor： Dirk Willem Wikkerink ,  Jan Willem Pennings ,  Peter Anton Van Asselt ,  Jan Hordijk

IPC: B65G49/05 ,  B65G17/20 ,  B65G37/00

CPC classification number: B65G49/05 ,  B65B23/06 ,  B65G17/20 ,  B65G37/00 ,  B65G47/841 ,  B65G2201/0208

Abstract: An egg chain gripper actuating device for use with an egg transfer device. The device comprises an egg conveyor with parallel egg chains movable in a transport direction, each chain supporting egg grippers each adapted to support an egg, which grippers can individually be actuated.The device further comprises an egg receiving unit with a receiving area for receiving eggs released by the egg grippers.The device further comprises one group of one or more actuators for each egg chain, which actuators are designed for selectively actuating passing egg grippers.Multiple support frames are provided, each supporting one or more groups of actuators, of which at least one frame is adjustable parallel to the transport direction and relative to another frame, such that the position of the actuators of the one or more groups supported by the frame can be adjusted relative to the position of the one of more actuators of the one or more groups supported by the other frame.

Abstract translation: 用于蛋转运装置的蛋链夹具致动装置。 该装置包括具有可沿输送方向移动的平行蛋链的蛋输送器，每个链条支撑每个适于支撑蛋的鸡蛋夹持器，该夹持器可以单独致动。 该装置还包括具有用于接收由鸡蛋夹持器释放的蛋的接收区域的蛋接收单元。 该装置还包括一组用于每个蛋链的一个或多个致动器，该致动器被设计用于选择性地致动通过的鸡蛋夹持器。 提供了多个支撑框架，每个支撑框架支撑一组或多组致动器，其中至少一个框架可相对于输送方向平行且相对于另一框架可调节，使得一个或多个组件的致动器的位置由 框架可以相对于由另一框架支撑的一个或多个组的更多致动器的位置来调节。

公开(公告)号：US08387775B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-05

申请号：US12555149

申请日：2009-09-08

Applicant: Matthew T. Mckeown ,  Carl Gene Cooper ,  Kyle Dewayne Becker ,  Wayne William Kelley ,  Richard Schneider

Inventor： Matthew T. Mckeown ,  Carl Gene Cooper ,  Kyle Dewayne Becker ,  Wayne William Kelley ,  Richard Schneider

IPC: B65G47/36 ,  B65G29/00

CPC classification number: B65B23/06 ,  B65G47/26 ,  B65G2201/0208 ,  B65G2207/42

Abstract: A transfer system for providing faster and increased volume processing of eggs having an overhead positioned egg conveyor. A rotating brush wheel positioned underneath the conveyor receives eggs and includes a first and second pluralities of bristles having, respectively, lesser and greater stiffness. An egg receiving reservoir exhibits a receiving lane positioned underneath and in alignment with the brush wheel for receiving and redirecting the eggs in a lane dedicated fashion to a subsequent egg handling operation. A plurality of spool bars are arranged in parallel extending and spaced apart fashion and defining a number of individual egg conveying lanes and each further include first and second spool bar portions secured in end-to-end fashion to establish an overall dimension. First and second drive supports are arranged at opposite ends of the spool bar portions, a third drive support arranged within the egg transfer mechanism and supporting opposing and intermediate engaging ends of each pair of spool bar portions. The intermediate drive support prevents sagging of the intermediate ends of the spool bar portions.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供更快和更大量的处理卵的转运系统，其具有顶部定位的蛋输送机。 位于输送机下方的旋转刷轮接收蛋，并且包括分别具有较小和较大刚度的第一和第二多个刷毛。 鸡蛋接收储存器展示位于下方并与刷轮对准的接收通道，用于以专门的方式接收和重定向鸡蛋以进行后续的蛋处理操作。 多个卷轴布置成平行延伸和间隔开的方式并且限定多个单独的蛋输送通道，并且每个卷轴还包括以端对端的方式固定以建立整体尺寸的第一和第二卷轴杆部分。 第一和第二驱动支撑件布置在卷轴杆部分的相对端处，布置在蛋传送机构内的第三驱动器支撑件并且支撑每对卷轴杆部分的相对的和中间的接合端部。 中间驱动支撑件防止卷轴杆部分的中间端的下垂。

公开(公告)号：US20110177217A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-21

申请号：US12690859

申请日：2010-01-20

Applicant: Mitchell Barry Chait ,  Allan Irwin Brown ,  Marco Armand Hegyi ,  Greg Anderson

Inventor： Mitchell Barry Chait ,  Allan Irwin Brown ,  Marco Armand Hegyi ,  Greg Anderson

IPC: A23L1/32 ,  B65D85/32

CPC classification number: B65B23/06 ,  A01K43/10 ,  A23L5/36 ,  A23L15/00 ,  B41J2/442 ,  B41M5/24 ,  B65B35/58 ,  B65B55/24 ,  B65D85/32

Abstract: A method for processing a package of eggs is disclosed which comprises adjusting a position of one or more of the eggs, after the eggs have been placed in the package, so that each of the eggs assumes a particular orientation within the package. In some embodiments, the method may also comprise marking information on a surface of one or more of the eggs after the position of the one or more of the eggs has been adjusted. Additionally, in some embodiments, the position of the one or more eggs may be adjusted using an egg orienter positioned above a conveyor of an egg packing station. Further, in some embodiments, the position of the one or more eggs in the package may be adjusted so that a long axis of each egg in the package is tilted toward the back of the package so as to be at least slightly offset from vertical and/or so that long axes of all of the eggs in each row of eggs in the package form approximate right angles with respect to a line intercepting bottoms of receptacles holding the eggs in such a row.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种处理鸡蛋包装的方法，其包括在将鸡蛋放在包装中之后调整一个或多个鸡蛋的位置，使得每个鸡蛋在包装内呈现特定取向。 在一些实施例中，该方法还可以包括在已经调整了一个或多个卵的位置之后在一个或多个卵的表面上标记信息。 另外，在一些实施例中，可以使用位于蛋包装站的输送机上方的蛋取向器来调节一个或多个卵的位置。 此外，在一些实施例中，可以调节包装中的一个或多个鸡蛋的位置，使得包装中的每个鸡蛋的长轴线朝向包装的背面倾斜，以便至少稍微偏离垂直和 /或使得包装中每排鸡蛋中的所有卵的长轴相对于拦截在这样一排中保持鸡蛋的容器的底部的线形成近似的直角。

公开(公告)号：US20100229505A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-16

申请号：US12679092

申请日：2008-09-19

Applicant: Andre Luiz de Aguiar Mirandola

Inventor： Andre Luiz de Aguiar Mirandola

IPC: B65B23/06

CPC classification number: B65B23/06

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel construction arrangement in a packaging machine for incubator trays, which enables the general automation of the packaging process of eggs in incubator trays. The packaging machine for incubator trays accepts several arrangements and capacity for four, five, six and twelve eggs, depending on the incubator trays to be used. The packaging machine for incubator trays of the present invention exhibits great improvements. One of these great improvements is related to the introduction of an automatic feeder for trays, commonly called tray dispenser or denester for incubator trays. Another great improvement refers to a constructive change in one of the main elements of the disclosed machine, and this change was made in order to stop vibrations that the eggs were eventually exposed. The benefits obtained from the use of the packaging machine for incubator trays, the main object of this invention, are related to the possibility of greater automation of the process. In addition, the transport of eggs occurs in a more secure and constant way, decreasing the number of broken and/or damaged eggs.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种用于孵化器托盘的包装机中的新型结构布置，其能够使孵化器托盘中蛋的包装过程的一般自动化。 根据要使用的培养箱，培养箱托盘的包装机器可接受四，五，六和十二个鸡蛋的几种布置和容量。 本发明的培养箱的包装机显示出很大的改进。 这些伟大的改进之一涉及引入托盘的自动进料器，通常称为托盘分配器或培养箱托盘。 另一个很大的改进是指所公开的机器的主要元件之一的建设性改变，并且进行这种改变以便阻止蛋最终暴露的振动。 使用本发明主要目的的用于培养箱的包装机所获得的好处与该方法的更大自动化的可能性有关。 此外，鸡蛋的运输以更安全和恒定的方式发生，减少了破碎和/或损坏的鸡蛋的数量。

公开(公告)号：US4965981A

公开(公告)日：1990-10-30

申请号：US400007

申请日：1989-08-29

Applicant: Kouichi Kikuchi

Inventor： Kouichi Kikuchi

IPC: B65B23/06 ,  B65B25/08 ,  B65B35/36 ,  B65G47/52 ,  B65G47/90

CPC classification number: B65B23/06

Abstract: A shifting apparatus for objects such as eggs comprises a plurality of holders slidably carried on a substantially horizontal holder guide which is vertically movable. When the holder guide assumes an upper position, the holders are maximally spaced from each other for receiving a corresponding number of objects from above. A pitch changing mechanism causes the holders to slide on the holder guide, so that the holders are minimally spaced from each other when the holder guide assumes a lower position. In the lower position of the holder guide, a discharging mechanism causes the holders to discharge the received objects into a container located below.

Abstract translation: 用于诸如鸡蛋的物体的移动装置包括可滑动地承载在可垂直移动的基本上水平的保持器引导件上的多个保持器。 当保持器引导件处于上部位置时，保持器彼此最大间隔开以从上方接收相应数量的物体。 间距改变机构使得保持器在保持器引导件上滑动，使得当保持器引导件处于较低位置时，保持器彼此最小间隔开。 在保持器引导件的下部位置，排出机构使保持器将接收的物体排放到位于下方的容器中。