Automatic vaccine harvesting equipment

By designing automatic harvesting equipment for vaccine preparation, the problems of inaccurate harvesting of chicken embryo eggs and difficulty in detecting allanto fluid in the prior art are solved, and efficient and accurate chicken embryo harvesting and allanto fluid detection are achieved, ensuring the harvest quality and automatic operation of the equipment.

CN222758208UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-15JIANGSU HONGSHENGJING INTELLIGENT EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421196723.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-29
Publication Date
2025-04-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-29

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Technical Problem

The chicken embryo egg harvesting equipment used for vaccine preparation in the prior art is difficult to accurately transmit embryo eggs, and the quality of allanto fluid cannot be detected after harvest, which can easily lead to collection and contamination of defective products.

Method used

An automatic vaccine harvesting equipment is designed, including feeding device, shell cutting device, harvesting device and crushing equipment to realize the transmission, disinfection, shell cutting and allantoic fluid harvesting and testing of chicken embryos to ensure the quality of harvest.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and quality of chicken embryo harvesting, realizes automatic detection and classification of allantoic fluid, and avoids contamination caused by defective products entering the collection tube.

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Abstract

An automatic vaccine harvesting device comprises a feeding device used for being in butt joint with an upstream device conveying egg tray; the shell cutting device comprises a conveying module and a shell cutting module and is used for cutting off an eggshell on the upper side of the embryo egg on the egg tray; the harvesting device comprises a harvesting module and a detection module and is used for harvesting allantoic fluid in the embryo eggs and detecting whether the allantoic fluid is qualified or not; the crushing equipment comprises a transfer mechanism, a turnover mechanism and a crushing mechanism, the turnover mechanism turns over the egg tray, and the embryo eggs fall into the crushing mechanism on the lower side to be crushed. The chick embryo harvesting machine has the advantages that chick embryo conveying, chick embryo disinfection, chick embryo shell cutting, broken shell discharging, chick embryo screening, allantoic fluid harvesting, waste embryo processing and other operations are achieved, the harvesting efficiency is high, and the harvesting quality is guaranteed.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of biological vaccine manufacturing, in particular to an automatic vaccine harvesting device. Background Art

[0002] In the medical industry, medical chicken embryo eggs play an important role in drug development, biotechnology research and other fields. Especially in the preparation of vaccines, the virus is injected into the embryo eggs and then harvested. Although there are already devices for harvesting in the prior art, such as the authorized utility model patent CN 204162715 U, which discloses an automatic harvester for chicken embryo allantoic fluid for avian influenza vaccine production process, the egg tray is transported by a cylinder and a sensor. It is difficult to accurately transport the embryo eggs to the designated location during harvesting. At the same time, only the harvesting function is realized, and the harvested liquid cannot be tested. Defective products will be collected, causing contamination in the collection tube. The harvested embryo eggs need special treatment and need to be transported to other equipment, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides an automatic vaccine harvesting device, which can realize the operations of chicken embryo transmission, chicken embryo disinfection, egg topping, chicken embryo shelling, broken shell discharge, chicken embryo screening, allantoic fluid harvesting, waste embryo treatment, etc., and the harvesting quality is guaranteed.

[0004] Specifically, a vaccine automatic harvesting device comprises:

[0005] Feeding device, used to connect with upstream equipment to transport egg trays;

[0006] The shell-cutting device comprises a transport module and a shell-cutting module, and is used to cut the eggshells on the upper side of the embryo eggs on the egg tray;

[0007] The harvesting device includes a harvesting module and a testing module, which is used to harvest the allantoic fluid in the embryo egg and test whether it is qualified;

[0008] The crushing device comprises: a transport mechanism, a turning mechanism and a crushing mechanism. The turning mechanism turns the egg tray over, and the embryo eggs fall into the crushing mechanism at the lower side and are crushed.

[0009] The benefit of adopting the above technical solution is that it can realize operations such as chicken embryo transmission, chicken embryo disinfection, chicken embryo shelling, broken shell discharge, chicken embryo screening, allantoic fluid harvesting, and waste embryo treatment, with high harvesting efficiency and guaranteed harvesting quality.

[0010] Furthermore, the shelling device also includes an egg-lifting module and a fixed hole plate, wherein the egg-lifting module is arranged on the lower side of the fixed hole plate, the egg-lifting module is provided with an egg tray, the egg tray is connected with a push rod, the push rod extends to push the egg tray out, and the shelling module is arranged on the upper side of the fixed hole plate.

[0011] The advantage of adopting the above technical solution is that an egg lifting module is set to lift the embryo egg so that the top of the embryo egg is fixed in the perforated plate, and then the shelling action is performed, which can ensure the shelling position, reduce eggshell damage and improve the harvest rate.

[0012] Furthermore, the detection module includes: a fixing plate and a transparent tube. The transparent tube is arranged on the fixing plate and connected to the harvesting module. A detection member is arranged on the upper side of the transparent tube.

[0013] Furthermore, a temporary storage tank is provided between the collecting tank and the transparent tube, and the temporary storage tank is a transparent tank.

[0014] The benefit of adopting the above technical solution is that the harvested liquid enters into a transparent tube, and the detection component is used to detect the color of the collected liquid to determine whether it is qualified. The qualified liquid enters into the collection tank through the liquid outlet for collection, and the unqualified liquid enters into the waste liquid tank through the waste liquid pipe, thereby realizing automatic classification, avoiding unqualified products from entering the collection tank and causing pollution, and ensuring quality. The setting of the transparent tank allows intuitive viewing of the color and quality of the harvested liquid.

[0015] Furthermore, the transparent tube is also connected to a flushing tube.

[0016] The benefit of adopting the above technical solution is that defective products enter the transparent tube and need to be rinsed after being discharged into the waste liquid tank, which can avoid contamination of the subsequent liquid entering and ensure the cleanliness of the transparent tube.

[0017] Furthermore, the shelling module includes: a shelling knife, a driving cylinder and an eggshell groove, the eggshell groove is arranged on the side of the fixed orifice plate, the shelling knife is arranged close to the upper surface of the fixed orifice plate, and the driving cylinder drives the shelling knife to reciprocate along the upper surface of the fixed orifice plate.

[0018] The benefit of adopting the above technical solution is that after the embryo egg is lifted, the shelling knife moves along the upper surface of the fixed hole plate, and the removed eggshell enters the eggshell groove on the side, forming an opening at the upper end of the embryo egg. The action is fast, which is convenient for subsequent harvesting operations, effectively avoiding the influence of broken eggshells and improving collection efficiency.

[0019] Furthermore, the harvesting module includes: a harvesting head, a harvesting mounting plate and a lifting component. The harvesting head is installed in multiple places, and the lifting component drives the harvesting mounting plate to rise and fall.

[0020] The benefit of adopting the above technical solution is that the harvesting head is used to absorb the allantoic fluid in the embryo egg. When the embryo egg is peeled in place, the harvesting head descends and rises after harvesting. All the embryo eggs on the egg tray can be collected in one harvest, which is fast and efficient. The harvesting head descends in place to meet the required harvesting amount.

[0021] Furthermore, the flipping mechanism includes: a supporting plate, a pressing block and a flipping driving member, the supporting plate is docked with the harvesting device, the pressing blocks are arranged on both sides of the supporting plate, and the flipping driving member drives the supporting plate to flip.

[0022] The advantage of adopting the above technical solution is that the pressing block presses the egg tray transported from the harvesting device, and then the turning drive member turns over to remove the waste embryos on the egg tray, and then the empty egg tray is continuously transported to the subsequent process.

[0023] Furthermore, a receiving interface is provided on the lower side of the receiving plate, and the receiving interface is connected to the pulverizing mechanism.

[0024] The advantage of adopting the above technical solution is that the receiving interface is used to receive the waste embryos and introduce them into the crusher for crushing. It does not require manual handling and dumping, and the processing efficiency is high.

[0025] Furthermore, the feeding device includes a transport component and a lifting module, the transport component transports the egg tray, the lifting module is arranged on the side of the transport component and includes a lifting plate, and the lifting plate drives the egg tray to rise and fall.

[0026] The benefit of adopting the above technical solution is that the setting of the lifting plate changes the position of the egg tray and realizes the docking between devices at different heights. It only needs to control the position of the lifting plate, which is easy to operate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model, the drawings required to be used in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below.

[0028] Figure 1 This is the overall axonometric diagram of the utility model automatic vaccine harvesting equipment

[0029] Figure 2 This is the main view of the utility model vaccine automatic harvesting device

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the egg-top module of the utility model

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the detection module of the utility model

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shell cutting module of the utility model

[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the harvesting module of the utility model

[0034] Figure 7 This is the structure diagram of the utility model crushing equipment

[0035] Figure 8 This is the connection diagram of the harvesting head of the utility model

[0036] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are as follows:

[0037] Feeding device 1; transport component 11; lifting module 12; shelling device 2; transport module 21; shelling module 22; shelling knife 221; driving cylinder 222; egg lifting module 23; egg tray 231; push rod 232; egg shell groove 223; fixed orifice plate 24; harvesting device 3; harvesting module 31; detection module 32; fixed plate 321; transparent tube 322; liquid inlet 323; liquid outlet 324; detection part 325; harvesting head 311; harvesting mounting plate 312; lifting component 313; crushing device 4; transfer mechanism 41; turning mechanism 42; bearing plate 421; pressing block 422; turning driving member 423; receiving interface 424; crushing mechanism 43; collecting tank 5; waste liquid tank 51; temporary storage tank 52; vacuum pump 53; peristaltic pump 54; valve 55. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0039] like Figure 1-2 As shown, the utility model discloses an automatic vaccine harvesting device, comprising:

[0040] A feeding device 1 is used to connect with the upstream equipment to transport egg trays. The feeding device 1 adopts double-channel transportation and is provided with a protective cover on the outside;

[0041] The shell cutting device 2 comprises a transport module 21 and a shell cutting module 22, and is used to cut the eggshell on the upper side of the embryo egg on the egg tray;

[0042] The harvesting device 3 includes a harvesting module 31 and a testing module 32, and is used to harvest the allantoic fluid in the embryo egg and test whether it is qualified;

[0043] The crushing device 4 comprises: a transport mechanism 41, a turning mechanism 42 and a crushing mechanism 43. The turning mechanism 42 turns the egg tray over, and the embryo eggs fall into the crushing mechanism 43 at the lower side and are crushed.

[0044] The benefit of adopting the above technical solution is that it can realize operations such as chicken embryo transmission, chicken embryo disinfection, chicken embryo shelling, broken shell discharge, chicken embryo screening, allantoic fluid harvesting, and waste embryo treatment, with high harvesting efficiency and guaranteed harvesting quality.

[0045] In some embodiments (such as Figure 3As shown), the shelling device 2 also includes an egg lifting module 23 and a fixed orifice plate 24, the egg lifting module 23 is arranged on the lower side of the fixed orifice plate 24, the egg lifting module 23 is provided with an egg tray 231, the egg tray 231 is connected with a push rod 232, the push rod 232 is installed on the egg tray seat and the number of the push rods 232 is the same as the number of embryo eggs on the egg tray, the lower side of the egg tray seat is provided with a screw-motor assembly, the servo motor controls the rotation of the screw to drive the egg tray seat to rise and fall, and the embryo eggs are lifted steadily, the shelling module 22 is arranged on the upper side of the fixed orifice plate 24, the transportation module 21 adopts a belt line, and the transportation is smooth and without jumping.

[0046] The egg lifting module 23 is arranged to lift the embryo egg, so that the top of the embryo egg is fixed in the orifice plate, and then the shelling action is performed, so that the shelling position can be guaranteed, the eggshell damage is reduced, and the harvest rate is improved.

[0047] In some embodiments (such as Figure 4 As shown), the detection module 32 includes: a fixed plate 321, a transparent tube 322, the transparent tube 322 is arranged on the fixed plate 321 and connected to the harvesting module 31, a detection member 325 is arranged on the upper side of the transparent tube 322, a fixed groove is arranged on the fixed plate 321, and the transparent tube 322 is arranged in the fixed groove, and the detection member 325 is a detection camera, the camera is aimed at the transparent tube 322 to shoot, and the control system performs comparison to determine whether it is qualified. The two fixing plates 321 are provided with mounting plates, and the mounting plates install the entire detection module 32 on the upper side of the harvesting device 3.

[0048] Further, the transparent tube 322 is provided with a liquid inlet 323 and a liquid outlet 324, the liquid inlet 323 is connected to the harvesting module 31, the liquid outlet 324 is connected to a collecting tank 5 and a waste liquid tank 51, the transparent tube 322 is connected to a vacuum generator, a vacuum environment is formed in the transparent tube 322 by the vacuum generator to extract the liquid in the embryo egg, and the liquid outlet 324 is provided with a valve, a temporary storage tank 52 is provided between the collecting tank 5 and the liquid outlet 324, the temporary storage tank 52 is a transparent tank connected to a vacuum pump 53, and the state of the liquid harvested in the tank can be seen, a peristaltic pump 54 is connected to the bottom of the temporary storage tank 52 to transfer the liquid in the temporary storage tank 52 to the collecting tank 5, the temporary storage tank 52 is connected to a vacuum pump, and the vacuum pump extracts, and a valve 55 (such as Figure 8 shown).

[0049] The harvested liquid enters the transparent tube 322, and the detection element 325 is used to detect the color of the collected liquid to determine whether it is qualified. The qualified liquid enters the collection tank 5 through the liquid outlet 324 for collection, and the unqualified liquid enters the waste liquid tank 51, thereby realizing automatic classification, avoiding unqualified products from entering the collection tank 5 and causing pollution, and ensuring quality.

[0050] In some embodiments, the transparent tube 322 is also connected to a flushing tube. Defective products enter the transparent tube 322 and need to be flushed after being discharged into the waste liquid tank 51. This can avoid contamination of the subsequent liquid entering and ensure that the transparent tube 322 is clean. The waste liquid after flushing also enters the waste liquid tank 51 and is treated together with the defective products.

[0051] In some embodiments (such as Figure 5 The shelling module 22 comprises: a shelling knife 221, a driving cylinder 222 and an eggshell groove 223, wherein the eggshell groove 223 is arranged on the side of the fixed orifice plate 24, and a collecting bucket is connected to the bottom of the eggshell groove 223 for collecting broken eggshells. The holes on the fixed orifice plate 24 correspond to the positions of the embryo eggs on the egg tray, and the shelling knife 221 is arranged close to the upper surface of the fixed orifice plate 24, and a shelling knife 221 is arranged on the side of each row of holes, and all the shelling knives 221 are connected by a mounting plate, and the driving cylinder 222 is driven to be arranged on the side of the fixed orifice plate 24, and the protruding end is connected to the mounting plate, and the shelling knife 221 reciprocates along the upper surface of the fixed orifice plate 24, and an air blowing module is also arranged on the upper side of the shelling knife 221, which is provided with an air outlet and connected with clean air to blow away the eggshells stuck on the shelling knife 221.

[0052] After the embryo egg is lifted, the shelling knife 221 moves along the upper surface of the fixed orifice plate 24, and the removed eggshell enters the eggshell groove 223 on the side, forming an opening at the upper end of the embryo egg. The movement is fast, which is convenient for subsequent harvesting operations, effectively avoiding the influence of broken eggshells and improving collection efficiency. At the same time, the shelling knife 221 is kept clean by being purged by the blowing module.

[0053] In some embodiments (such as Figure 6 As shown), the harvesting module 31 includes: a harvesting head 311, a harvesting mounting plate 312 and a lifting assembly 313. The harvesting head 311 is installed in multiple places. The number and position of the harvesting heads 311 correspond to the positions of the embryo eggs on the egg tray. The lifting assembly 313 drives the harvesting mounting plate 312 to rise and fall. The lifting assembly 313 adopts a screw motor module. Lifting guide rods are connected on both sides of the harvesting lifting plate. The lifting of the lifting guide rods drives the harvesting mounting plate 312 to rise and fall.

[0054] The setting of the harvesting head 311 is used to absorb the allantoic fluid in the embryo egg. When the embryo egg is peeled in place, the harvesting head 311 descends and rises after harvesting. All the embryo eggs on the egg tray can be collected in one harvest, which is fast and efficient. The harvesting head 311 descends in place to meet the required harvesting amount.

[0055] In some embodiments (such as Figure 7As shown), the turnover mechanism 42 includes: a carrying plate 421, a pressing block 422 and a turnover driving member 423. The carrying plate 421 is docked with the harvesting device 3. The pressing blocks 422 are arranged on both sides of the carrying plate 421. The turnover driving member 423 drives the carrying plate 421 to flip. The flip driving member 423 is a flip cylinder. The pressing blocks 422 are also pneumatically controlled to press both sides of the egg tray on the carrying plate 421. The pressing blocks 422 press the egg tray transported from the harvesting device 3. The flip cylinder flips to drop the waste embryos on the egg tray. A push plate is arranged on the side of the carrying plate 421 to push the empty egg tray into the transportation line on the rear side, and the empty egg tray continues to be transported to the subsequent process.

[0056] Furthermore, a receiving port 424 is provided at the lower side of the receiving plate, and the receiving port 424 is connected to the pulverizing mechanism 43. The pulverizing mechanism 43 is connected to a diaphragm pump, and the pulverized waste liquid and waste residue are transported away by the diaphragm pump.

[0057] The advantage of adopting the above technical solution is that the receiving port 424 is used to receive the waste embryos and introduce them into the pulverizer for pulverization, which does not require manual handling and dumping, and has high processing efficiency.

[0058] In some embodiments, the feeding device 1 includes a transport component 11 and a lifting module 12. The transport component 11 transports egg trays. The lifting module 12 is arranged on the side of the transport component 11 and has a lifting plate. The lifting module 12 can use a screw motor or a cylinder to drive the lifting plate to lift and lower. At the same time, the lifting module 12 is provided with an in-place sensor. After sensing that the egg tray is in place, the lifting plate lifts or lowers the egg tray and connects to the downstream shelling device 2. A pushing cylinder is provided on the side of the lifting plate, and a pushing plate is provided at the output end of the pushing cylinder to push the egg tray horizontally into the shelling device 2.

[0059] The benefit of adopting the above technical solution is that the setting of the lifting plate changes the position of the egg tray and realizes the docking between devices at different heights. It only needs to control the position of the lifting plate, which is easy to operate.

[0060] The working process is as follows: first, the feeding device 1 is connected to other equipment or is manually fed, the egg tray filled with embryo eggs enters the shelling device 2, the shelling knife 221 removes the eggshell on the top of the embryo egg, and the egg tray is transported to the harvesting device 3. The harvesting head 311 on the harvesting device 3 descends and is inserted into the embryo egg for suction, and then enters the transparent tube 322 for detection after suction, and good products enter the collecting tank 5, and bad products enter the waste liquid tank 51. After harvesting, the egg tray continues to be transported to the crushing equipment 4, and the turning mechanism 42 turns over, and the waste embryos on the turning tray fall into the crusher for crushing, and the waste residues and waste liquid after crushing enter the subsequent processing equipment for processing, and the empty egg tray is connected to the downstream equipment to realize the transmission of chicken embryos, chicken embryo disinfection, chicken embryo shelling, broken shell discharge, chicken embryo screening, allantoic fluid harvesting, waste embryo processing and other operations, so that the harvesting efficiency is high and the harvesting quality is guaranteed.

[0061] For ordinary technicians in this field, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the creative concept of the utility model, which all fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A vaccine automatic harvesting device, characterized in that: include: A feeding device (1) is used to connect to an upstream device for transporting egg trays; The shell-cutting device (2) comprises a transport module (21) and a shell-cutting module (22), and is used to cut the eggshells on the upper side of the embryo eggs on the egg tray; A harvesting device (3), comprising a harvesting module (31) and a testing module (32), for harvesting the allantoic fluid in the embryonated egg and testing whether it is qualified; The crushing device (4) comprises: a transport mechanism (41), a turning mechanism (42) and a crushing mechanism (43). The turning mechanism (42) turns the egg tray over, and the embryo eggs fall into the crushing mechanism (43) at the lower side and are crushed.

2. The automatic vaccine harvesting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shelling device (2) further comprises an egg-lifting module (23) and a fixed orifice plate (24); the egg-lifting module (23) is arranged on the lower side of the fixed orifice plate (24); the egg-lifting module (23) is provided with an egg tray (231); the egg tray (231) is connected with a push rod (232); the push rod (232) extends to push out the egg tray (231); and the shelling module (22) is arranged on the upper side of the fixed orifice plate (24).

3. The automatic vaccine harvesting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection module (32) comprises: a fixing plate (321) and a transparent tube (322). The transparent tube (322) is arranged on the fixing plate (321) and connected to the harvesting module (31). A detection element (325) is arranged on the upper side of the transparent tube (322).

4. The automatic vaccine harvesting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The transparent tube (322) is provided with a liquid inlet (323) and a liquid outlet (324); the liquid inlet (323) is connected to the harvesting module (31); and the liquid outlet (324) is connected to a collection tank (5) and a waste liquid tank (51).

5. The automatic vaccine harvesting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A temporary storage tank (52) is provided between the collection tank (5) and the transparent tube (322), and the temporary storage tank (52) is a transparent tank.

6. The automatic vaccine harvesting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The shelling module (22) comprises: a shelling knife (221), a driving cylinder (222) and an eggshell groove (223); the eggshell groove (223) is arranged on the side of the fixed orifice plate (24); the shelling knife (221) is arranged close to the upper surface of the fixed orifice plate (24); and the driving cylinder (222) drives the shelling knife (221) to reciprocate along the upper surface of the fixed orifice plate (24).

7. The automatic vaccine harvesting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The harvesting module (31) comprises: a harvesting head (311), a harvesting mounting plate (312) and a lifting assembly (313); the harvesting head (311) is mounted on the harvesting mounting plate (312) at multiple locations, and the lifting assembly (313) drives the harvesting mounting plate (312) to rise and fall.

8. The automatic vaccine harvesting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flipping mechanism (42) comprises: a supporting plate (421), a pressing block (422) and a flipping driving member (423); the supporting plate (421) is docked with the harvesting device (3); the pressing block (422) is arranged on both sides of the supporting plate (421); and the flipping driving member (423) drives the supporting plate (421) to flip.

9. The automatic vaccine harvesting device according to claim 8, characterized in that: A receiving interface (424) is provided at the lower side of the bearing plate (421), and the receiving interface (424) is connected to the pulverizing mechanism (43).

10. The automatic vaccine harvesting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding device (1) comprises a transport component (11) and a lifting module (12), wherein the transport component (11) transports an egg tray, and the lifting module (12) is arranged on the side of the transport component (11) and comprises a lifting plate, and the lifting plate drives the egg tray to rise and fall.

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