Egg collecting trolley
By designing an egg collection cart and utilizing an elastic collection rope and lifting device to achieve automated collection, the problem of low egg collection efficiency in small and medium-sized chicken farms has been solved, and the stability and freshness of egg collection have been improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202310944423.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-07-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2043-07-28
AI Technical Summary
Small and medium-sized chicken farms are unlikely to be equipped with automated and intelligent egg collection devices, resulting in a large workload, low efficiency, high breakage rate, and difficulty in timely collection, disinfection, and packing of eggs, which affects freshness.
An egg collection cart was designed, comprising a cart body, a collection device, and a moving device. It uses an elastic collection rope and a lifting device to achieve automatic collection and storage of eggs. A pushing device prevents the eggs from colliding, and a motor drive system ensures stability and efficiency.
It has enabled automated egg collection, reduced breakage rate, improved work efficiency, and enabled timely collection and storage of eggs, ensuring their freshness.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention belongs to the field of poultry and livestock breeding technology, and specifically relates to an egg collection cart. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, with the large-scale development of the chicken farming industry, egg production is increasing dramatically, but egg collection is facing challenges. This is especially true for small and medium-sized chicken farms, which struggle to equip themselves with automated and intelligent egg collection systems.
[0003] The current method of collecting free-range eggs relies solely on manual labor, which results in excessive workload, low efficiency, and a relatively high breakage rate. Furthermore, it is difficult to ensure timely collection, disinfection, and packaging of eggs, affecting their freshness upon entering the market. Additionally, eggs are prone to collisions and damage during the collection process. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned problems in the prior art by providing an egg collection cart.
[0005] The objective of this invention can be achieved through the following technical solution: an egg collecting cart, characterized in that it includes a cart body, a collecting device, and a moving device. The collecting device is used to collect eggs, and the moving device is used to drive the cart body to move. The cart body is rotatably connected to the collecting device. The cart body is provided with a lifting device for driving the collecting device to rotate and a storage compartment for collecting eggs. The collecting device includes a collecting frame and multiple elastic collecting ropes disposed on the collecting frame. There is a gap between two of the elastic collecting ropes. The storage compartment is provided with multiple limiting slots for fixing eggs. The storage compartment is also provided with a pushing device for moving eggs into the limiting slots. The cart body is provided with a feeding port, and the feeding port is connected to the storage compartment.
[0006] The working principle of this invention is as follows: When eggs need to be collected, the moving device is activated, which drives the vehicle to move within the chicken coop. The movement path can be set to allow for all-around movement of the coop. During the movement, the lifting device drives the collecting device to rise and fall. When an egg is encountered, the elastic collecting rope deforms, allowing the egg to pass through the gap and enter the collecting rack. The elastic collecting rope returns to its initial position, preventing the egg from falling through the gap, thus completing the collection of one egg. At this point, the lifting device drives the collecting device to rise, and the collected egg enters the storage compartment for storage. The pushing device then pushes the egg into the limiting slot. The limiting slot prevents the egg from rolling during vehicle movement and also separates the eggs for storage, effectively reducing losses caused by egg collisions.
[0007] In the egg collection cart described above, the cart body is provided with a clearance groove, and a first connecting plate is rotatably connected in the clearance groove. The collection rack is provided with a slot for the first connecting plate to be inserted.
[0008] In the egg collection cart described above, the lifting device includes two first driving devices and two connecting devices. The first driving devices are used to drive the connecting devices to rise or fall, and the connecting devices are used to connect the vehicle body and the collection device. The vehicle body is provided with a support frame for supporting the first driving devices.
[0009] In the egg collection cart described above, the first driving device includes a first driving motor and a lifting rod. The first driving motor is used to drive the lifting rod to extend and retract, and the lifting rod is used to connect to the connecting device.
[0010] In the egg collection cart described above, the connecting device includes a connecting block and a connecting rod. The connecting block is rotatably connected to the lifting rod. The connecting block is provided with a clearance hole for the connecting rod to pass through. One end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the clearance groove, and the other end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the collection rack.
[0011] In the egg collection cart described above, the collection rack includes a connecting part and a collection part. The connecting part is connected to the first connecting plate through a slot. The elastic collection rope is disposed inside the collection part, and the collection part adopts a fan-shaped collection frame.
[0012] In the egg collection cart described above, the pushing device includes a second driving device and two pushing frames. The second driving device is used to drive the pushing frames to move, and the pushing frames are used to push the eggs. The plurality of limiting slots are arranged in two rows and are respectively set on both sides of the pushing device.
[0013] In the egg collection cart described above, the second driving device includes a second driving motor, a lead screw, a guide rod, a mounting block, and two second connecting plates. The mounting block is disposed on the lead screw and the guide rod. The second driving motor is used to drive the lead screw to rotate and move the mounting block. The two second connecting plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the mounting block.
[0014] In the egg collecting cart described above, the second connecting plate is rotatably connected to the push frame. Limiting blocks are provided on both sides of the second connecting plate. When the push frame pushes the egg to the limiting groove, the limiting blocks are used to limit the rotation of the push frame. The push frame includes a push rod, a connecting rod, and a rotating plate. The two ends of the connecting rod are respectively connected to the push rod and the rotating plate. The rotating plate is rotatably connected to the second connecting plate.
[0015] In the egg collection cart described above, the storage compartment is equipped with a mounting platform for mounting the drive device, and the mounting platform is arc-shaped near the feed inlet.
[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the present invention has the advantages of automatically collecting eggs and safely storing them. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.
[0018] Figure 2 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A of the present invention.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the storage compartment of the present invention.
[0020] In the diagram, 1. Vehicle body; 2. Collection device; 3. Lifting device; 4. Moving device; 5. Collection rack; 6. Elastic collection rope; 7. Gap; 8. Clearance groove; 9. First connecting plate; 10. Slot; 11. First drive device; 12. Connecting device; 13. Support frame; 14. First drive motor; 15. Lifting rod; 16. Connecting block; 17. Connecting rod; 18. Clearance hole; 19. Connecting part; 20. Collection part; 21. Storage compartment; 22. Restricting groove; 23. Pushing device; 24. Second drive device; 25. Pushing frame; 26. Second drive motor; 27. Lead screw; 28. Smooth rod; 29. Mounting block; 30. Second connecting plate; 31. Restricting block; 32. Pushing rod; 33. Connecting rod; 34. Rotating plate; 36. Feed inlet; 37. Mounting platform. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.
[0022] like Figures 1-3 As shown, this egg collecting cart includes a cart body 1, a collecting device 2, and a moving device 4. The collecting device 2 is used to collect eggs, and the moving device 4 is used to drive the cart body 1 to move. The cart body 1 is rotatably connected to the collecting device 2. The cart body 1 is provided with a lifting device 3 for driving the collecting device 2 to rotate and a storage bin 21 for collecting eggs. The collecting device 2 includes a collecting rack 5 and multiple elastic collecting ropes 6 set on the collecting rack 5. There is a gap 7 between two elastic collecting ropes 6. The storage bin 21 is provided with multiple limiting slots 22 for fixing eggs. The storage bin 21 is also provided with a pushing device 23 for moving eggs into the limiting slots 22. The cart body 1 is provided with a feeding port 36, which is connected to the storage bin 21. The moving device 4 of this application uses an existing motor and wheels.
[0023] To elaborate further, the vehicle body 1 is provided with a clearance groove 8, and a first connecting plate 9 is rotatably connected inside the clearance groove 8. The collection rack 5 is provided with a slot 10, which is used for the insertion of the first connecting plate 9. This structure is used to increase the stability of the collection device 2.
[0024] To elaborate further, the lifting device 3 includes two first drive devices 11 and two connecting devices 12. The first drive devices 11 are used to drive the connecting devices 12 to rise or fall, and the connecting devices 12 are used to connect the vehicle body 1 and the collecting device 2. The vehicle body 1 is provided with a support frame 13 for supporting the first drive devices 11. During the egg collection process, the first drive devices 11 will continuously drive the connecting devices 12 to rise or fall, thereby driving the collecting device 2 to rise or fall. When there are eggs below the collecting device 2, after the collecting device 2 falls, the eggs enter the collecting rack 5 through the gaps 7 between the elastic collecting ropes 6, thus completing the collection of eggs. The support frame 13 can increase the stability of the first drive devices 11 and increase the service life of the first drive devices 11.
[0025] To elaborate further, the first driving device 11 includes a first driving motor 14 and a lifting rod 15. The first driving motor 14 is used to drive the lifting rod 15 to extend and retract. The lifting rod 15 is used to connect to the connecting device 12. This solution has two first driving devices 11, which are used to drive both sides of the collecting device 2 respectively. It is necessary to ensure that both sides rise and fall simultaneously. Using the first driving motor 14 to drive the lifting rod 15 to rise and fall can ensure stability and good stability.
[0026] To elaborate further, the connecting device 12 includes a connecting block 16 and a connecting rod 17. The connecting block 16 is rotatably connected to the lifting rod 15. The connecting block 16 is provided with a clearance hole 18 for the connecting rod 17 to pass through. One end of the connecting rod 17 is rotatably connected to the clearance groove 8, and the other end of the connecting rod 17 is fixedly connected to the collection rack 5. When the first driving device 11 drives the connecting block 16 to rise, it drives the connecting rod 17 to rise, thereby raising the collection device 2 side. Rotating the connecting rod 17 to the clearance groove 8 can increase the overall stability of the connecting device 12. The clearance hole 18 leaves a certain amount of rotation space for the connecting rod 17.
[0027] To elaborate further, the collection rack 5 includes a connecting part 19 and a collection part 20. The connecting part 19 is connected to the first connecting plate 9 through a slot 10. An elastic collection rope 6 is disposed inside the collection part 20. The collection part 20 adopts a fan-shaped collection frame, which can increase the area for collecting eggs. The elastic collection rope 6 is disposed below the collection part 20. Rubber or other materials can be placed under the collection part 20 to prevent the side wall and bottom of the collection part 20 from touching the eggs and causing them to be damaged.
[0028] To elaborate further, the pushing device 23 includes a second driving device 24 and two pushing frames 25. The second driving device 24 is used to drive the pushing frames 25 to move, and the pushing frames 25 are used to push the eggs. Multiple limiting slots 22 are arranged in two rows and are respectively set on both sides of the pushing device 23. When an egg enters the storage compartment 21, the pushing frame 25 will push the egg into the limiting slot 22, thereby preventing the egg from being damaged when the vehicle body 1 moves. Setting the limiting slots 22 in two rows can reduce the length of the vehicle body 1 and can store two eggs at the same time.
[0029] To elaborate further, the second drive device 24 includes a second drive motor 26, a lead screw 27, a guide rod 28, a mounting block 29, and two second connecting plates 30. The mounting block 29 is mounted on the lead screw 27 and the guide rod 28. The second drive motor 26 drives the lead screw 27 to rotate, thereby moving the mounting block 29. The two second connecting plates 30 are fixedly connected to both sides of the mounting block 29. The use of the lead screw 27 and the guide rod 28 can stably drive the mounting block 29 to move without deviation. When it is necessary to move the egg, the second drive motor 26 only needs to drive the lead screw 27 to rotate, thereby moving the mounting block 29 back and forth along the length of the lead screw 27.
[0030] To elaborate further, the second connecting plate 30 is rotatably connected to the pusher 25. Limiting blocks 31 are provided on both sides of the second connecting plate 30. When the pusher 25 pushes the egg to the limiting groove 22, the limiting blocks 31 restrict the rotation of the pusher 25. The pusher 25 includes a push rod 32, a connecting rod 33, and a rotating plate 34. The two ends of the connecting rod 33 are connected to the push rod 32 and the rotating plate 34, respectively. The rotating plate 34 is rotatably connected to the second connecting plate 30. The limiting block is located on the side closest to the collecting device 2. This arrangement allows the limiting block to restrict the rotation of the pusher 25 when it moves towards the limiting groove 22. When the pusher 25 moves back, it can rotate in the opposite direction to bypass the egg. The connecting rod 33 lowers the position of the push rod 32, placing it in the middle of the egg for easier pushing.
[0031] To elaborate further, the storage compartment 21 is equipped with a mounting platform for installing the drive unit. The mounting platform is arc-shaped near the feed inlet 36, which is located on the side of the vehicle body 1 near the collecting device 2. After collecting the eggs, the collecting device 2 can directly transport the eggs into the storage compartment 21.
[0032] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the spirit of the invention. Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of the invention or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.
[0033] Although this document uses a large number of technical terms, the possibility of using other terms is not excluded. These terms are used merely for the convenience of describing and explaining the essence of the invention; interpreting them as any additional limitation would be contrary to the spirit of the invention.
Claims
1. An egg collection cart, characterized in that, The device includes a vehicle body (1), a collection device (2), and a moving device (4). The collection device (2) is used to collect eggs, and the moving device (4) is used to drive the vehicle body (1) to move. The vehicle body (1) is rotatably connected to the collection device (2). The vehicle body (1) is provided with a lifting device (3) for driving the collection device (2) to rotate and a storage compartment (21) for collecting eggs. The collection device (2) includes a collection rack (5) and multiple elastic collection ropes (6) set on the collection rack (5). There is a gap (7) between two elastic collection ropes (6). The storage compartment (21) is provided with multiple limiting slots (22) for fixing eggs. The storage compartment (21) is also provided with a pushing device (23) for moving eggs into the limiting slots (22). The vehicle body (1) is provided with a feed inlet (36) which is connected to the storage compartment (21). The pushing device (23) includes a second driving device (24) and two pushing frames (25). The second driving device (24) is used to drive the pushing frames (25) to move. The pushing frames (25) are used to push the egg. The plurality of limiting grooves (22) are arranged in two rows and respectively disposed on both sides of the pushing device (23). The second drive device (24) includes a second drive motor (26), a lead screw (27), a guide rod (28), a mounting block (29), and two second connecting plates (30). The mounting block (29) is mounted on the lead screw (27) and the guide rod (28). The second drive motor (26) is used to drive the lead screw (27) to rotate and move the mounting block (29). The two second connecting plates (30) are fixedly connected to both sides of the mounting block (29). The lead screw (27) and the guide rod (28) can stably drive the mounting block (29) to move without deviation. When it is necessary to move the egg, the second drive motor (26) only needs to drive the lead screw (27) to rotate and move the mounting block (29) back and forth along the length of the lead screw (27). The second connecting plate (30) is rotatably connected to the push frame (25). Limiting blocks (31) are provided on both sides of the second connecting plate (30). When the push frame (25) pushes the egg to the limiting groove (22), the limiting blocks (31) restrict the rotation of the push frame (25). The push frame (25) includes a push rod (32), a connecting rod (33), and a rotating plate (34). The two ends of the connecting rod (33) are respectively connected to the push rod (32) and the rotating plate (34). The rotating plate (34) is rotatably connected to the second connecting plate (30). A limit block is provided on the side near the collecting device (2). The limit block is provided so that when the pusher (25) moves toward the limiting groove (22), the limit block will restrict the pusher (25) from rotating. When the pusher (25) moves back, it can rotate around the egg. The function of the connecting rod (33) is to lower the position of the pusher (32) so that the position of the pusher (32) is in the middle of the egg, making it easier to push the egg. The storage compartment (21) is provided with a mounting platform (37) for installing the second drive device. The mounting platform (37) is arc-shaped near the feed inlet (36).
2. The egg collecting cart according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle body (1) is provided with a clearance groove (8), and a first connecting plate (9) is rotatably connected in the clearance groove (8). The collection rack (5) is provided with a slot (10), and the slot (10) is used for the insertion of the first connecting plate (9).
3. The egg collecting cart according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting device (3) includes two first driving devices (11) and two connecting devices (12). The first driving devices (11) are used to drive the connecting devices (12) to rise or fall. The connecting devices (12) are used to connect the vehicle body (1) and the collecting device (2). The vehicle body (1) is provided with a support frame (13) for supporting the first driving devices (11).
4. The egg collecting cart according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first driving device (11) includes a first driving motor (14) and a lifting rod (15). The first driving motor (14) is used to drive the lifting rod (15) to extend and retract, and the lifting rod (15) is used to connect to the connecting device (12).
5. The egg collecting cart according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connecting device (12) includes a connecting block (16) and a connecting rod (17). The connecting block (16) is rotatably connected to the lifting rod (15). The connecting block (16) is provided with a clearance hole (18) for the connecting rod (17) to pass through. One end of the connecting rod (17) is rotatably connected to the clearance groove (8), and the other end of the connecting rod (17) is fixedly connected to the collection rack (5).
6. The egg collecting cart according to claim 2, characterized in that, The collection rack (5) includes a connecting part (19) and a collection part (20). The connecting part (19) is connected to the first connecting plate (9) through a slot (10). The elastic collection rope (6) is disposed in the collection part (20). The collection part (20) adopts a fan-shaped collection frame.
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