Device for automatically cleaning feathers adhered to outer surfaces of shells of eggs

Abstract

The utility model provides a device for automatically cleaning feathers adhered to the outer surface of an egg shell, which belongs to the technical field of poultry farming and comprises a plurality of rotating rod groups, a driving component and a shell, the rotating rod groups are uniformly arranged on the same plane, and the driving component is arranged on the shell. The rotating rod groups are sequentially arranged from one side to the other side, and each rotating rod group comprises two rotating rods; one side of each rotating rod set is sleeved with the driving assembly, and the driving assembly is used for driving each rotating rod set to rotate in the direction of the center shaft in the corresponding rotating rod set and meanwhile driving the rotating rod sets to integrally rotate in the same direction to conduct conveying motion; the bottom of the driving assembly is fixed to the top of the supporting frame. The problems of low controllability, time and labor consumption and higher and higher cost of a method for manually selecting and wiping feathers on the outer surfaces of eggs can be solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of poultry farming technology, specifically, it relates to a device for automatically cleaning feathers adhering to the outer surface of eggshells. Background Technology

[0002] In the poultry industry, especially in broiler breeder farms, layer breeder farms, organic layer hen farms, and duck farms, the use of American-style automated laying crates and European-style backboard-type laying crates has become a common feeding method. However, while these automated devices efficiently collect eggs, they often face the problem of feathers adhering to the eggshell surface. Statistics show that the incidence of feather adhesion in these farms ranges from 1.5% to 15.5%. This problem mainly arises because feathers may come into contact with and adhere to the eggshell during the egg-laying process, especially in the relatively enclosed environment of the laying crate with poor ventilation, making it easier for feathers to stick to the egg surface. With frequent movement of poultry within the laying crate, friction between the feathers and the egg surface intensifies, making this phenomenon even more prevalent. Eggs with feather adhesion present a series of challenges in subsequent mechanical processing. For example, eggs cannot be smoothly transferred to the conveyor belt via mechanical adsorption, affecting subsequent automated processing steps such as optical inspection and size adjustment. Furthermore, the presence of feathers can cause eggs to jam during transport, leading to equipment malfunctions or production line stoppages, thus affecting the efficiency of the entire production process. Agricultural enterprises urgently need a device installed at the end of the egg conveyor belt to automate the removal of feathers from eggs, preparing them for subsequent work.

[0003] Current technology mainly relies on manual sorting and wiping to clean the products, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. This manual sorting and wiping method is no longer suitable for modern mechanized development; labor costs are increasing, and manual operation is uncontrollable. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides an automatic device for cleaning feathers adhering to the outer surface of eggshells, which can solve the problems of low controllability, time-consuming and labor-intensive, and increasingly expensive methods of manually selecting and wiping feathers on the outer surface of eggs.

[0005] This utility model is implemented as follows:

[0006] This invention provides an automatic device for cleaning feathers adhering to the outer surface of eggshells. The device includes a rotating rod assembly, a drive assembly, and a housing. The rotating rod assembly comprises multiple groups, evenly arranged on the same plane, sequentially arranged from one side to the other. Each group of rotating rods includes two rotating rods. The drive assembly is fitted onto one side of each rotating rod assembly. The drive assembly drives each group of rotating rods to rotate towards its corresponding internal central axis while simultaneously causing the entire rotating rod assembly to rotate in the same direction. A groove is provided between the other side of the rotating rod assembly and a support frame, with the rotating rod assembly placed inside the groove to limit its transmission plane. The bottom of the drive assembly is fixed to the top of the support frame. The housing is positioned at a location corresponding to the drive assembly on the support frame to cover the drive assembly and prevent feathers from intruding and affecting its movement.

[0007] Based on the above technical solution, the device for automatically cleaning feathers adhering to the outer surface of eggshells according to this utility model can be further improved as follows:

[0008] Each set of rotating rods includes an active rotating rod and a driven rotating rod, wherein the active rotating rod and the driven rotating rod rotate in opposite directions.

[0009] Furthermore, the drive assembly includes a roller, a chain, and a friction plate. The roller is disposed inside the chain, the chain is connected to the rotating rod assembly, and the friction plate is disposed at the bottom of the rotating rod assembly.

[0010] Furthermore, the active rotating rod extends to the friction plate on the side near the chain, and friction occurs between it and the friction plate.

[0011] Furthermore, a driven rotating connecting rod is provided between the position where the driven rotating rod connects to the chain. The length of the driven rotating connecting rod is greater than the distance from the chain to the side of the friction plate away from the chain, so as to prevent the driven rotating rod from contacting the friction plate.

[0012] Furthermore, each set of rotating rods is provided with a driving component, which includes two components, respectively fixed at the corresponding positions of the active rotating rod and the driven rotating rod in each set of rotating rods, and overlapping along the horizontal plane, so that the active rotating rod drives the driven rotating rod to rotate in opposite directions.

[0013] Furthermore, the distance between the two rotating rods of the rotating rod assembly is 1 mm.

[0014] Furthermore, a brush is provided on the support frame at the lowest position of the roller above the ground, with the brush facing the rotating rod assembly, for cleaning the rotating rod assembly during its transmission process.

[0015] Furthermore, the roller is driven by a motor.

[0016] Furthermore, the brush is driven by a motor, and its rotation direction is opposite to the transmission direction of the rotating rod assembly.

[0017] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of the device for automatically cleaning feathers adhering to the outer surface of eggshells provided by this utility model are:

[0018] The rotating rod assembly plays a central role in the entire device, used to remove feathers adhering to the eggshell surface through rotational motion. Multiple sets of rotating rods are evenly arranged on the same plane, sequentially from one side to the other. Each set consists of two rotating rods, spaced only 1mm apart, which maximizes cleaning effectiveness and contact area. The design of each set ensures effective feather removal through the coordinated work of the rotating rods.

[0019] In each set of rotating rods, one is the driving rotating rod and the other is the driven rotating rod. These two rotating rods rotate in opposite directions, causing them to rotate simultaneously towards the center position, clamping and removing the feathers, thus increasing the force of feather removal.

[0020] A drive assembly is fitted on one side of the rotating rod assembly, while the other side is connected to the support frame via a slide groove, thus restricting the planar position of the rotating rod. This design allows the rotating rod to rotate within a defined plane, preventing unnecessary deviations and maintaining stability and cleaning effectiveness.

[0021] The drive assembly provides the power needed for the rotating rod assembly, ensuring it moves at the correct speed and direction. Rollers are housed inside the chain, which connects to the rotating rod assembly, driving its rotation via chain transmission. This design ensures efficient power transmission. Friction plates are located at the bottom of the rotating rod assembly, creating friction with the drive rod and aiding in its rotation. The friction plates enhance the stability of the rotating rod assembly and further strengthen the cleaning force through friction. One side of the drive rod extends onto the friction plates, generating friction and further increasing power transmission efficiency.

[0022] Each set of rotating rods has a driven rotating connecting rod between the driven rotating rod and the chain. The length of this connecting rod is greater than the distance of the friction plate away from the chain, thus preventing the driven rotating rod from contacting the friction plate. Each set of rotating rods is equipped with a driving component, which is fixed to the driving rotating rod and the driven rotating rod. Through the overlapping of the horizontal planes, it is ensured that the driving rotating rod can drive the driven rotating rod to rotate in the opposite direction.

[0023] The support frame, serving as the foundation for the entire device, plays a crucial role in stability. Brushes are installed on the support frame near the rollers, facing the rotating rod assembly, to remove feathers that may fall or adhere to the assembly during transport. This design ensures high cleaning efficiency during operation. The brushes rotate in the opposite direction to the rod assembly's transport direction to ensure feathers are effectively removed and do not re-accumulate within the equipment. The brushes are motor-driven, allowing for adjustable speeds to meet different cleaning needs.

[0024] The drive assembly not only drives each set of rotating rods to rotate towards the inner central axis, but also drives the entire set of rotating rods to perform a transmission motion. In this way, the rotating rods can maintain a stable trajectory throughout the cleaning process, thereby ensuring continuous and effective feather removal.

[0025] A housing surrounds the drive assembly to enclose and protect it, preventing feathers or other debris from entering and affecting its movement performance. The housing design further enhances the device's durability and operational efficiency.

[0026] The rollers and brushes of this device are all driven by motors. The use of motors ensures continuous and stable operation, avoiding manual intervention, reducing labor intensity, and improving efficiency. The motor speed can be adjusted as needed to accommodate cleaning different types of eggs. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a device for automatically cleaning feathers adhering to the outer surface of eggshells;

[0029] Figure 2 A side view of a device for automatically cleaning feathers adhering to the outer surface of eggshells;

[0030] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0031] 10. Rotating rod assembly; 20. Drive assembly; 21. Roller; 22. Chain; 23. Friction plate; 30. Housing. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] like Figure 1-2 The image shows an embodiment of an automatic device for cleaning feathers adhering to the outer surface of eggshells provided by this utility model. In this embodiment, it includes a rotating rod assembly 10, a drive component 20, and a housing 30. The rotating rod assembly 10 comprises multiple sets, evenly arranged on the same plane, sequentially arranged from one side to the other. Each set of rotating rods 10 includes two rotating rods. The drive component 20 is sleeved on one side of the rotating rod assembly 10. The drive component 20 is used to drive each set of rotating rods 10 to rotate towards its corresponding internal central axis while simultaneously driving the entire rotating rod assembly 10 to rotate in the same direction. A groove is provided between the other side of the rotating rod assembly 10 and the support frame, with the rotating rod assembly 10 placed inside the groove to limit the transmission plane of the rotating rod assembly 10. The bottom of the drive component 20 is fixed to the top of the support frame. A housing 30 is provided at the position corresponding to the drive component 20 and the support frame to cover the drive component 20 and prevent feathers from intruding and affecting its movement.

[0034] In the above technical solution, each set of rotating rods 10 includes an active rotating rod and a driven rotating rod, with the active rotating rod and the driven rotating rod rotating in opposite directions.

[0035] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the drive assembly 20 includes a roller 21, a chain 22 and a friction plate 23. The roller 21 is disposed inside the chain 22, the chain 22 is connected to the rotating rod assembly 10, and the friction plate 23 is disposed at the bottom of the rotating rod assembly 10.

[0036] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the active rotating rod extends to the friction plate 23 on the side near the chain 22, and friction occurs between it and the friction plate 23.

[0037] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, a driven rotating connecting rod is provided between the position where the driven rotating rod is connected to the chain 22. The length of the driven rotating connecting rod is greater than the distance from the chain 22 to the side of the friction plate 23 away from the chain 22, so as to prevent the driven rotating rod from contacting the friction plate 23.

[0038] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, each set of rotating rods 10 is provided with a driving component. The driving component includes two components, which are respectively fixed at the corresponding positions of the active rotating rod and the driven rotating rod in each set of rotating rods 10. They overlap along the horizontal plane and are used to make the active rotating rod drive the driven rotating rod to rotate in the opposite direction.

[0039] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the distance between the two rotating rods of the rotating rod assembly 10 is 1mm.

[0040] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, a brush is provided on the support frame at the lowest position of the roller 21 above the ground, with the brush facing the rotating rod assembly 10, for cleaning the rotating rod assembly 10 during the transmission process.

[0041] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the roller 21 is driven by a motor.

[0042] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the brush is driven by a motor, and its rotation direction is opposite to the transmission direction of the rotating rod assembly 10.

[0043] Specifically, the principle of this invention is as follows: In use, the device is placed between the conveyor belt and the egg inspection device. Before use, the device's status is checked, and the speed of the drive motor can be adjusted according to the amount of feathers on the eggshell surface to be cleaned. The eggs to be cleaned are transferred one by one to one side of the rotating rod assembly 10. The start button is pressed to start the motor and drive system. The rotating rod assembly begins to operate, and the feather cleaning work begins. The adhesive rotating rod rotates in the opposite direction to remove the feathers adhering to the eggs.

Claims

1. An apparatus for automatically cleaning the outer surface of an eggshell adhered with feathers, characterized by, The utility model provides a kind of rotating rod group (10), drive assembly (20) and shell (30) comprising, the rotating rod group (10) includes multiple groups, is evenly arranged on the same plane, from one side to the other side sequentially, and each group rotating rod group (10) includes two rotating rods;The side of rotating rod group (10) is equipped with drive assembly (20), and drive assembly (20) is used to drive rotating rod group (10) as a whole to occur the transmission movement of rotating to the same direction while driving each group rotating rod group (10) occurs to the inside center axis direction rotation of corresponding rotating rod group (10) movement;The other side of rotating rod group (10) is provided with chute between support frame, and rotating rod group (10) is placed in the inside of chute, for limiting the transmission plane of rotating rod group (10);The bottom of drive assembly (20) is fixed on the top of support frame;Drive assembly (20) and shell (30) are provided at the corresponding position of support frame, for covering drive assembly (20) to avoid feather invasion influence the movement of drive assembly (20).

2. The apparatus for automatically cleaning the adhered feathers on the outer surface of the eggshell according to claim 1, wherein Each group rotating rod group (10) includes driving rotating rod and driven rotating rod, and the rotating direction of driving rotating rod is opposite to that of driven rotating rod.

3. The device for automatically cleaning feathers adhering to the outer surface of eggshells according to claim 2, characterized in that, Drive assembly (20) includes roller (21), chain (22) and friction plate (23), roller (21) is arranged in the inside of chain (22), chain (22) is connected with rotating rod group (10), and the bottom of rotating rod group (10) is provided with friction plate (23).

4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the apparatus further comprises a plurality of brushes mounted on the rotating shafts and arranged in a circular pattern around the rotating shafts. Driving rotating rod extends to friction plate (23) on the side close to chain (22), and friction occurs between driving rotating rod and friction plate (23).

5. The device for automatically cleaning feathers adhering to the outer surface of eggshells according to claim 4, characterized in that, Driven rotating connecting rod is arranged between the position where driven rotating rod is connected with chain (22) and the position where the side of friction plate (23) away from chain (22) is connected with chain (22), and the length of driven rotating connecting rod is greater than the length of the side of friction plate (23) away from chain (22) from chain (22), so that driven rotating rod does not contact with friction plate (23).

6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the apparatus further comprises a plurality of brushes mounted on the rotating shafts. Drive member is arranged on each group rotating rod group (10), and the drive member includes two, which are respectively fixed on the corresponding positions of driving rotating rod and driven rotating rod in each group rotating rod group (10), and overlap in horizontal direction, so that driving rotating rod drives driven rotating rod to rotate in opposite directions.

7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the apparatus further comprises a plurality of brushes mounted on the rotating shafts. The distance between the two rotating rods of rotating rod group (10) is 1mm.

8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the apparatus further comprises a plurality of brushes mounted on the rotating shafts. Brush is arranged on the lowest position of roller (21) from ground in support frame, and the direction of brush is towards rotating rod group (10), for cleaning rotating rod group (10) during transmission.

9. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the apparatus further comprises a plurality of brushes mounted on the rotating shafts. Roller (21) is driven by motor.

10. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the apparatus further comprises a plurality of brushes mounted on the rotating shafts. Brush is driven by motor, and the rotating direction of brush is opposite to the transmission direction of rotating rod group (10).

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