Automatic egg channeling and arranging machine

Abstract

The application discloses an automatic channeling and arranging machine for poultry eggs and relates to the technical field of poultry egg packaging, in particular to the automatic channeling and arranging machine for poultry eggs, which specifically comprises a multi-section differential conveying mechanism and a flexible channeling and placing mechanism. The differential conveying mechanism is sequentially provided with a first conveying net chain, a speed reduction and separation roller shaft and a second conveying net chain, and the differential conveying mechanism separates the poultry eggs in a longitudinal direction through specific differential speed. A channeling push plate is arranged above the second conveying net chain, and a rotatable channeling roller shaft is arranged at the front end of the push plate. The equipment converts the rotation of a motor into the reciprocating linear motion of the channeling push plate through a crank connecting rod mechanism, and the roller shaft flexibly pushes the poultry eggs to the corresponding channels. The application standardizes the placing of the poultry eggs, effectively eliminates the rigid impact breakage and the jamming in dead angles, solves the defects of frequent misoperation and low efficiency of the traditional equipment, and the arrangement pass rate reaches more than 95%, so that the overall equipment operation efficiency is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of poultry egg packaging technology in animal husbandry, specifically to an automatic sorting and arranging machine for poultry eggs. Background Technology

[0002] The statements in this section are provided only as background information in connection with this disclosure and may not constitute prior art.

[0003] Poultry eggs are often initially disordered on conveyor belts. In high-speed automated processing, they need to be arranged into a neat and orderly multi-channel array for subsequent packaging. However, poultry eggs are fragile, and if there is no effective cushioning mechanism during the arrangement and grouping process, the accumulation and compression of a large number of eggs can easily cause breakage.

[0004] Currently available poultry egg sorting machines on the market primarily use swinging metal baffles to isolate and divert the flow of eggs. This method has the following significant drawbacks: 1. When the metal baffle moves back and forth, it will directly and hard impact the eggs, which can easily cause cracks and damage to the eggs, increasing costs; 2. The sorting efficiency is not high. When the eggs just enter the channel, the baffle moves left and right, which blocks the eggs from entering the channel directly, or pushes them to the side channel. The average sorting efficiency can only reach about 80%, which reduces the operating speed of the equipment. 3. When there are many eggs, congestion is very likely to occur. In addition, the traditional sensor detection position is unreasonable. It is often only detected when serious congestion, blockage and damage have already occurred, which leads to emergency shutdown of subsequent equipment and even manual intervention, which seriously reduces the efficiency of automated operation. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the problems of high egg breakage rate due to hard impact, easy congestion, and low diversion efficiency in existing technologies. This invention provides an automatic egg sorting and arranging machine that uses a multi-segment differential conveyor mechanism for longitudinal separation and combines it with a crank-connecting rod mechanism to drive a diversion pusher plate with a front-end diversion roller for flexible lateral diversion. This achieves the technical effect of eliminating rigid jamming dead angles while ensuring high processing speed, minimizing egg breakage rate, and increasing the sorting and throughput speed to over 95%.

[0006] The technical solution of the present invention is as follows: An automatic sorting and arranging machine for poultry eggs includes: A multi-segment differential speed conveyor mechanism is used to separate poultry eggs longitudinally. The multi-segment differential speed conveyor mechanism includes, in sequence along the egg conveying direction, a first conveyor chain, a deceleration separation roller shaft, and a second conveyor chain. The first conveyor chain, the deceleration separation roller shaft, and the second conveyor chain are each driven by an independent conveyor motor, and the conveying speed of the second conveyor chain is greater than that of the first conveyor chain, and the conveying speed of the first conveyor chain is greater than that of the deceleration separation roller shaft. A flexible diversion and placement mechanism is disposed above the second conveyor chain to arrange the longitudinally separated poultry eggs in transverse lanes. The flexible diversion and placement mechanism includes a swing component and a diversion component. The diversion assembly includes a diversion pusher plate arranged across the second conveyor chain, and the front end of the diversion pusher plate is provided with a rotatable diversion roller that contacts the poultry eggs. The swing assembly includes a drive motor and a crank-connecting rod transmission mechanism. The crank-connecting rod transmission mechanism is connected between the output shaft of the drive motor and the diversion push plate, and is used to convert the rotational motion of the drive motor into the reciprocating linear motion of the diversion push plate along the direction perpendicular to the egg conveying direction, so that the diversion rollers reciprocate flexibly push the eggs conveyed to the second conveying mesh chain into the corresponding diversion channels.

[0007] Furthermore, there is a first height difference between the output end of the first conveyor chain and the input end of the deceleration separation roller shaft, and a first transition plate smoothly connects the two; there is a second height difference between the output end of the deceleration separation roller shaft and the input end of the second conveyor chain, and a second transition plate smoothly connects the two.

[0008] Furthermore, the first conveyor chain is provided with a first anti-congestion detection component on both sides. The first anti-congestion detection component includes a stacking detection baffle with elastic reset capability and a first inductive switch. The stacking detection baffle is an arc-shaped metal sheet that bends inward. When poultry eggs are piled up and squeezed, the stacking detection baffle deforms and triggers the first inductive switch.

[0009] Furthermore, the second conveyor chain is provided with a second anti-congestion detection component on both sides. The second anti-congestion detection component includes a two-stage detection baffle, a second inductive switch, and an elastic reset component. The two-stage detection baffle is rotatably installed by a cylindrical pin, and the elastic reset component is sleeved on the cylindrical pin to provide a rebound force. When the eggs pile up and squeeze the two-stage detection baffle to overcome the rebound force and rotate, the second inductive switch is triggered.

[0010] Furthermore, the crank-connecting rod transmission mechanism includes a connecting block, a bearing mounting block, a linear bearing, and a rocker arm weldment; the connecting block is mounted on the output shaft of the drive motor, the bearing mounting block is eccentrically mounted on the connecting block, and is coaxially fixed with the linear bearing; the linear bearing slides through the rocker arm weldment to convert the circular motion of the drive motor into the reciprocating oscillation of the rocker arm weldment.

[0011] Furthermore, the swing assembly also includes a first pinion and a second pinion that mesh with each other, two square bars, and a push plate bracket; the rocker arm weld is fixedly connected to the first pinion, and a square bar is coaxially fixed to the center of the first pinion and the second pinion respectively; both square bars are fixedly connected to the push plate bracket; a groove is provided on the diversion push plate, and the bottom of the push plate bracket is inserted into the groove.

[0012] Furthermore, the diversion assembly also includes a first push plate side plate and a second push plate side plate respectively disposed on both sides, and a pad cylindrical tube disposed between the first push plate side plate and the second push plate side plate; the diversion push plate is provided in multiple forms, and is arranged in an isosceles triangular shape, with the middle part protruding in the opposite direction of the egg conveying; the diversion push plate is installed on the first push plate side plate and the second push plate side plate, and has a front and rear sliding clearance for force buffering.

[0013] Furthermore, the end of the second conveyor chain is provided with multiple diversion channels, and flexible damping plates are provided in the diversion channels to apply downward pressure resistance to the eggs by means of their own deformation; the flexible damping plates include a first flexible damping plate and a second flexible damping plate arranged at intervals, and the second flexible damping plate is located at the outlet of the diversion channel.

[0014] Furthermore, a flow guide baffle is provided at the center above the input end of the first conveyor chain to evenly distribute the poultry eggs entering the first conveyor chain to both sides.

[0015] Furthermore, the automatic egg sorting and arranging machine also includes a control system, wherein the first sensor switch and the second sensor switch are both communicatively connected to the control system; When the first inductive switches on both sides receive the trigger signal simultaneously, the control system only controls the independent conveyor motor driving the first conveyor chain to stop running, while keeping the deceleration separation roller and the second conveyor chain running until the trigger signal disappears and then restarts. When the second inductive switch receives a trigger signal, the control system controls the independent conveyor motors driving the first conveyor chain and the deceleration separation roller shaft to stop running simultaneously, while keeping the second conveyor chain running until the trigger signal disappears and then restarting.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are: 1. Differential speed conveying and longitudinal separation to eliminate source accumulation: The present invention designs a specific constant differential speed mechanism of "second conveyor chain > first conveyor chain > deceleration separation roller shaft", which makes the originally messy and easily clustered poultry eggs instantly "longitudinally separated into rows" in the alternating speed changes, which greatly simplifies the difficulty of subsequent lateral arrangement and greatly reduces the probability of crushing and breakage.

[0017] 2. Roller-driven force relief and flexible agitation solve the problem of impact damage: Unlike the crude pushing of traditional rigid metal baffles, this invention transforms the circular motion of the motor into a small-amplitude reciprocating linear motion of the push plate, and innovatively sets a freely rotating diverting roller at the very front of the diverting push plate. The rotation of the roller effectively and flexibly dissipates the impact force of the eggs to both sides, and together with the sliding clearance of the push plate to eliminate rigid dead angles, the sorting throughput is significantly increased from the traditional 80% to over 95%.

[0018] 3. Highly reliable interlocking anti-congestion control, enhancing automation: This invention features a two-stage anti-congestion detection component. The first stage employs a "dual-sided concurrent triggering" AND control logic, accurately distinguishing between "uneven flow distribution" and "real congestion," thus avoiding frequent shutdowns caused by sensor misjudgments. Simultaneously, the control system innovatively adopts an inclusive segmented evacuation control logic. In the event of a Level 1 congestion, only the frontmost conveyor belt stops; in the event of a Level 2 congestion, both the front conveyor belt and rollers stop, while the end conveyor belt remains continuously running. This logic not only precisely cuts off incoming materials but also automatically empties and evacuates congested eggs using the equipment's own power, requiring no manual intervention throughout the process.

[0019] 4. Flexible damping speed limiting ensures precise connection of subsequent processes: The end of the diversion channel is equipped with flexible damping plates of varying lengths, which not only act as a gate to manage the flow but also effectively prevent the "double egg" phenomenon, strictly ensuring the output specification of "one egg per position" and greatly improving the overall operational stability of the packaging equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in the embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the automatic egg sorting and arranging machine of the present invention; Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing the location and structure of the congestion detection components and transition plate; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first conveyor chain structure; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the drive shaft structure of the first conveyor chain; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the deceleration separation roller shaft structure; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the second conveyor chain structure; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the drive shaft structure of the second conveyor belt; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the swing assembly structure; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the splitter component structure; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the oscillating component and the diverting component in operation; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of a flexible damping pressure plate structure; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of a crank-connecting rod transmission mechanism.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1-Swing assembly, 2-Diverting assembly, 3-First conveyor chain, 3.1-First driven shaft, 3.2-First chain support bar, 3.3-First drive shaft, 3.3.1-First square bar rotating shaft, 3.3.2-First mesh belt sprocket, 3.4-First pressing shaft, 3.5-First loop haul wheel shaft, 4-Reduction separating roller shaft, 4.1-Roller drive shaft, 4.2-Drive gear, 4.3-Roll bar, 4.4-Pin chain, 4.5-Roller driven shaft, 5-Second conveyor chain, 5.1-Second chain support bar, 5.2-Second driven shaft, 5.3-Second pressing shaft, 5.4-Second drive shaft, 5.4.1-Second square bar rotating shaft, 5.4.2-Second mesh belt sprocket, 5.5-Second loop haul wheel shaft 6-First conveyor motor, 7-Roller conveyor motor, 8-Second conveyor motor, 9-Guide baffle, 10-Stacking detection baffle, 11-First inductive switch, 12-First transition plate, 13-Second transition plate, 14-Second-stage detection baffle, 15-Second inductive switch, 16-Drive motor, 17-Crank connecting rod transmission mechanism, 17.1-Connecting block, 17.2-Bearing mounting block, 17.3-Linear bearing, 17.4-Rock arm weldment, 18-Second pinion, 19-Square bar, 20-Push plate bracket, 21-Diverter push plate, 22-Diverter roller, 23-First push plate side plate, 24-Second push plate side plate, 25-Push column round tube, 26-First flexible damping pressure plate, 27-Second flexible damping pressure plate. Detailed Implementation

[0023] It should be noted that relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0024] The features and performance of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to embodiments.

[0025] Example 1 like Figures 1 to 12 As shown in the figure, this embodiment provides an automatic sorting and arranging machine for poultry eggs. To facilitate understanding of the technical essence of the present invention, the mechanical structure details, electrical interlocking control, and flexible anti-breakage working principle of this embodiment will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] The automatic egg sorting machine of this embodiment first includes a multi-segment differential speed conveyor mechanism, mainly used to separate disordered eggs longitudinally. The multi-segment differential speed conveyor mechanism includes, along the egg conveying direction, a first conveyor chain 3, a reduction-speed separating roller shaft 4, and a second conveyor chain 5. The first conveyor chain 3, the reduction-speed separating roller shaft 4, and the second conveyor chain 5 are each driven by an independent conveyor motor. Specifically, as shown... Figure 1 , Figure 2 and combined Figures 3 to 7 As shown, the motors of the three-section poultry egg conveyor (the first conveyor motor 6 drives the first conveyor chain 3, the roller conveyor motor 7 drives the deceleration separation roller 4, and the second conveyor motor 8 drives the second conveyor chain 5) are all controlled by frequency converters, which can match the speed of the main equipment motor at any time to achieve automatic speed reduction or speed increase.

[0027] Under normal operating conditions, the speed difference between the three sections of the egg conveyor remains essentially constant, strictly adhering to the following speed order: second conveyor chain 5 > first conveyor chain 3 > speed of reduction and separation roller 4. In terms of the specific transmission structure, the first conveyor chain 3 is driven clockwise by the first conveyor motor 6, which rotates the first drive shaft 3.3 clockwise. The first drive shaft 3.3 includes a first square bar rotating shaft 3.3.1 and a first mesh belt sprocket 3.3.2. Below the chain, a first chain support bar 3.2, a first pressing shaft 3.4, a first loop roller shaft 3.5, and a first driven shaft 3.1 are fitted. The reduction and separation roller 4 is driven clockwise by the roller conveyor motor 7, which in turn drives the roller strips 4.3, the pin chain 4.4, and the driven roller shaft 4.5. The roller strips 4.3 are preferably made of flexible materials such as rubber to provide cushioning protection, and are arranged one strip at a time. The structure of the second conveyor chain 5 is similar to that of the first conveyor chain. The second conveyor motor 8 drives the second drive shaft 5.4 to rotate clockwise. The second drive shaft 5.4 includes a second square bar rotating shaft 5.4.1 and a second mesh belt sprocket 5.4.2. The bottom is fitted with components such as a second mesh chain support bar 5.1, a second driven shaft 5.2, a second pressing shaft 5.3, and a second circuit drag wheel shaft 5.5.

[0028] In order to pre-distribute the poultry eggs entering the equipment, a guide baffle 9 is provided at the center above the input end of the first conveyor chain 3. It can evenly distribute the collected poultry eggs into both sides to prevent the situation where too many eggs are piled up on one side while there are no eggs on the other side.

[0029] The aforementioned multi-stage differential speed conveyor mechanism cleverly utilizes a "differential speed" mechanism: the disordered eggs first pass through the first conveyor chain 3 at a medium speed, and then enter the slowest deceleration separating roller 4. Because the roller speed is the slowest and the rollers are arranged front and back, the eggs will stop exactly in the middle of the roller, achieving full-load aggregation of eggs in each row; subsequently, the eggs transition to the fastest second conveyor chain 5. Once each row of eggs on the rollers comes into contact with this high-speed chain, it will be quickly driven forward, thus instantly "stretching the eggs longitudinally back and forth into rows" in physical space, fundamentally eliminating the phenomenon of disorderly clustering.

[0030] Furthermore, to prevent eggs from getting stuck at the junction of different conveyor sections due to loss of power, a first height difference of 6 mm is designed between the output end of the first conveyor chain 3 and the input end of the deceleration separating roller shaft 4, and a first transition plate 12 is smoothly connected between them; similarly, a second height difference of 6 mm is designed between the output end of the deceleration separating roller shaft 4 and the input end of the second conveyor chain 5, and a second transition plate 13 is smoothly connected between them. This allows the eggs to automatically and smoothly fall into the next process when they reach the junction, utilizing their forward inertia, completely avoiding the situation where eggs get stuck on the transition plate and are damaged by impacts from eggs behind.

[0031] To prevent damage from localized congestion during equipment operation, this embodiment is also equipped with a comprehensive anti-congestion interlocking control system. First anti-congestion detection components are provided on both sides of the first conveyor chain 3, including a stacking detection baffle 10 composed of an inwardly curved arc-shaped metal sheet and a first inductive switch 11. When the number of eggs suddenly accumulates excessively, the baffles 10 on both sides will be subjected to compressive force simultaneously. When the compressive force exceeds the elasticity of the sheet metal itself, deformation occurs, triggering the first inductive switch 11. After the egg accumulation subsides, the metal sheet returns to its initial position due to its own elasticity. The control system is equipped with a "dual-sided concurrent triggering" logic to prevent false judgments: only when the first sensor switches 11 on both sides light up and receive a signal is it determined to be a real congestion. At this time, the control system only controls the first conveyor belt 3 to stop running, so that the subsequent eggs will no longer move forward. At the same time, the deceleration separation roller 4 and the second conveyor belt 5 continue to convey forward. The purpose is to first arrange and disperse the eggs that have entered in front. When the congestion is relieved and the sensor no longer sends a signal, the first conveyor belt 3 will start again to continue conveying forward. If only one side is triggered, it is determined to be an uneven flow distribution and the machine will not be stopped.

[0032] Second anti-congestion detection components are provided on both sides of the second conveyor chain 5, including two-stage detection baffles 14, a second inductive switch 15, and a torsion spring (elastic reset element) providing a 10N rebound force. The two-stage detection baffles 14 are rotatably mounted via cylindrical pins. When eggs accumulate at this point, they overcome the 10N elastic force to squeeze the baffles 14 and touch the second inductive switch 15. After receiving this signal, the control system controls the motors of the first conveyor chain 3 and the deceleration separation roller 4 at its front end to stop conveying simultaneously, thus preventing subsequent eggs from moving forward. At the same time, the second conveyor chain 5 is kept running continuously. The purpose is to quickly disperse the eggs accumulated at the arrangement entrance. After the sensor loses its signal, the front motor resumes operation. The two sensors constitute an inclusive segmented control system, accurately blocking and automatically dispersing eggs at two easily congested locations.

[0033] After the eggs are longitudinally pulled apart and conveyed to the second conveyor chain 5, they will enter the flexible diversion and placement mechanism located above them for lateral arrangement. This mechanism mainly consists of a swing assembly 1 and a diversion assembly 2.

[0034] like Figures 8 to 10 ,as well as Figure 12 As shown, the swing assembly 1 is mainly driven by the drive motor 16, and the power is converted through the crank-connecting rod transmission mechanism 17. Specifically, the crank-connecting rod transmission mechanism 17 includes a connecting block 17.1, a bearing mounting block 17.2, a linear bearing 17.3, and a rocker arm weldment 17.4. The connecting block 17.1 is mounted on the output shaft of the drive motor 16. At the other end of the connecting block, a bearing mounting block 17.2 consisting of a pair of deep groove ball bearings is eccentrically mounted at a center distance of 44mm, and is coaxially fixed with the linear bearing 17.3. The linear bearing 17.3 slides through the rocker arm weldment 17.4. The rotation of the motor drives the bearing mounting block to make a circular motion, which in turn forces the linear bearing to slide on the rocker arm weldment, accurately converting the circular motion of the motor into the reciprocating swing of the rocker arm weldment. At the same time, the rocker arm weldment 17.4 is fixed to the first pinion, so that the first pinion rotates back and forth within the range of 0-10 degrees, and synchronously meshes with another second pinion 18 to make a reverse circular motion. Two small gears are each coaxially fixed with a square bar 19 at their center. Both square bars are fixedly connected to the push plate bracket 20, thereby driving the push plate bracket to synchronously swing back and forth in a straight line with a small amplitude.

[0035] The diversion assembly 2 includes multiple diversion push plates 21 arranged across the second conveyor chain 5, forming an isosceles triangle shape, with the middle portion protruding in the opposite direction (feeding direction) of the egg transport. The diversion assembly 2 is fixed to the equipment frame by the first push plate side plate 23, the second push plate side plate 24, and the pad column round tube 25. That is, the side plates on both sides of the channel are fixed during operation, only serving as channel isolation. The lateral diversion of eggs relies entirely on the flexible movement of the middle diversion push plate 21, avoiding the rigid impact of traditional movable baffles on the eggs. The bottom of the push plate bracket 20 is inserted into the groove of the diversion push plate 21, and the two are connected by a bearing, allowing the push plate to rotate slightly at a certain angle for buffering when under force. At the same time, the diversion push plate 21 is mounted on the push plate side plate with a certain degree of looseness, providing a front-to-back sliding clearance for buffering under force.

[0036] To further minimize breakage, a freely rotating diversion roller 22 is mounted at the front end of the diversion pusher plate 21 via bolts as its axis. When an egg comes into contact with the roller, it is no longer a rigid impact; the roller's rotation gently dissipates the impact force to both sides, and smoothly guides the egg back and forth into the corresponding diversion channel. This series of "gentle guiding" linkage mechanisms completely eliminates rigid jamming dead zones, resulting in an average throughput speed of over 95%.

[0037] Finally, after the eggs enter the various diversion channels at the end of the second conveyor chain 5, flexible damping plates made of plastic are installed in the channels. These flexible damping plates include a first flexible damping plate 26 (i.e., a long plate) and a second flexible damping plate 27 (i.e., a short plate), spaced at intervals. The first flexible damping plate 26 exerts downward pressure on the eggs, preventing them from being conveyed too quickly and avoiding the eggs piling up in the channel, thus acting as a gate to allow the eggs to be conveyed one by one. The second flexible damping plate 27 is located at the outlet and is mainly used to prevent two eggs from exiting at the same time due to excessive speed, avoiding "double eggs" that could cause problems with subsequent equipment and damage from crushing. This is because the slots of subsequent packaging equipment (such as rollers in constant positions) are fixed and must strictly meet the "one egg per slot" feeding specification. The second flexible damping plate 27 is the last line of defense to ensure this specification.

[0038] The embodiments described above merely illustrate specific implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are detailed and specific, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the technical solution of this application, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0039] This background section is provided to generally present the context of the invention. The work of the currently named inventors, the work to the extent described in this background section, and aspects of this section that did not constitute prior art at the time of application are neither expressly nor impliedly acknowledged as prior art to the invention.

Claims

1. An automatic sorting and arranging machine for poultry eggs, characterized in that, include: A multi-segment differential speed conveying mechanism is used to separate poultry eggs longitudinally. The multi-segment differential speed conveying mechanism includes a first conveying mesh chain (3), a deceleration separation roller shaft (4), and a second conveying mesh chain (5) in sequence along the egg conveying direction. The first conveying mesh chain (3), the deceleration separation roller shaft (4), and the second conveying mesh chain (5) are each driven by an independent conveying motor. The conveying speed of the second conveying mesh chain (5) is greater than the conveying speed of the first conveying mesh chain (3), and the conveying speed of the first conveying mesh chain (3) is greater than the conveying speed of the deceleration separation roller shaft (4). A flexible diversion and placement mechanism is set above the second conveyor chain (5) to arrange the longitudinally separated poultry eggs in a horizontal channel. The flexible diversion and placement mechanism includes a swing component (1) and a diversion component (2). The diversion component (2) includes a diversion pusher plate (21) arranged across the second conveyor chain (5), and the front end of the diversion pusher plate (21) is provided with a rotatable diversion roller (22) that contacts the eggs. The swing assembly (1) includes a drive motor (16) and a crank-connecting rod transmission mechanism (17). The crank-connecting rod transmission mechanism (17) is connected between the output shaft of the drive motor (16) and the diversion push plate (21) to convert the rotational motion of the drive motor (16) into the reciprocating linear motion of the diversion push plate (21) along the direction perpendicular to the egg conveying direction, so that the diversion roller (22) reciprocates flexibly tosses the eggs conveyed to the second conveying mesh chain (5) into the corresponding diversion channel.

2. The automatic egg sorting and arranging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, There is a first height difference between the output end of the first conveyor chain (3) and the input end of the deceleration separation roller shaft (4), and a first transition plate (12) is smoothly connected between the two; there is a second height difference between the output end of the deceleration separation roller shaft (4) and the input end of the second conveyor chain (5), and a second transition plate (13) is smoothly connected between the two.

3. The automatic egg sorting and arranging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first conveyor chain (3) is provided with a first anti-congestion detection component on both sides. The first anti-congestion detection component includes a stacking detection baffle (10) with elastic reset capability and a first inductive switch (11). The stacking detection baffle (10) is an arc-shaped metal sheet metal part that bends inward. When poultry eggs are stacked and squeezed, the stacking detection baffle (10) deforms and triggers the first inductive switch (11).

4. The automatic egg sorting and arranging machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second conveyor chain (5) is provided with a second anti-congestion detection component on both sides. The second anti-congestion detection component includes a two-section detection baffle (14), a second inductive switch (15), and an elastic reset component. The two-section detection baffle (14) is rotatably installed by a cylindrical pin. The elastic reset component is sleeved on the cylindrical pin to provide a rebound force. When the eggs pile up and squeeze the two-section detection baffle (14) to overcome the rebound force and rotate, the second inductive switch (15) is triggered.

5. The automatic egg sorting and arranging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The crank-connecting rod transmission mechanism (17) includes a connecting block (17.1), a bearing mounting block (17.2), a linear bearing (17.3), and a rocker arm weldment (17.4). The connecting block (17.1) is mounted on the output shaft of the drive motor (16), and the bearing mounting block (17.2) is eccentrically mounted on the connecting block (17.1) and coaxially fixed with the linear bearing (17.3). The linear bearing (17.3) slides through the rocker arm weldment (17.4) to convert the circular motion of the drive motor (16) into the reciprocating oscillation of the rocker arm weldment (17.4).

6. The automatic egg sorting and arranging machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The swing assembly (1) also includes a first pinion and a second pinion (18) that mesh with each other, two square bars (19) and a push plate bracket (20); the rocker arm weldment (17.4) is fixedly connected to the first pinion, and the center of the first pinion and the second pinion (18) are respectively coaxially fixed with one of the square bars (19); both square bars (19) are fixedly connected to the push plate bracket (20); the diversion push plate (21) is provided with a groove, and the bottom of the push plate bracket (20) is inserted into the groove.

7. The automatic egg sorting and arranging machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The diversion assembly (2) further includes a first push plate side plate (23) and a second push plate side plate (24) disposed on both sides, and a pad column round tube (25) disposed between the first push plate side plate (23) and the second push plate side plate (24); the diversion push plate (21) is provided in multiple ways and is arranged in an isosceles triangle shape, with the middle part protruding in the opposite direction of the egg transport; the diversion push plate (21) is installed on the first push plate side plate (23) and the second push plate side plate (24) and has a front and rear sliding clearance for force buffering.

8. The automatic egg sorting and arranging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the second conveyor chain (5) is provided with multiple diversion channels. The diversion channels are provided with flexible damping plates, which are used to apply downward pressure resistance to the eggs by their own deformation. The flexible damping plates include a first flexible damping plate (26) and a second flexible damping plate (27) arranged at intervals. The second flexible damping plate (27) is located at the outlet of the diversion channel.

9. The automatic egg sorting and arranging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, A flow guide baffle (9) is provided at the center above the input end of the first conveyor chain (3) to guide the poultry eggs entering the first conveyor chain (3) to both sides equally.

10. The automatic egg sorting and arranging machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The automatic sorting and arranging machine for poultry eggs also includes a control system, and the first induction switch (11) and the second induction switch (15) are both communicatively connected to the control system. When the first induction switches (11) on both sides receive the trigger signal at the same time, the control system only controls the independent conveying motor that drives the first conveying chain (3) to stop running, and keeps the deceleration separation roller (4) and the second conveying chain (5) running until the trigger signal disappears and then resumes operation; When the second inductive switch (15) receives a trigger signal, the control system controls the independent conveying motors driving the first conveying chain (3) and the deceleration separation roller shaft (4) to stop running simultaneously, and keeps the second conveying chain (5) running until the trigger signal disappears and then resumes operation.

Images