Egg candler for screening eggs
By incorporating an air pump, sieve, spotlight, photosensitive sensor, and suction cup into the egg candler, the system automatically detects and sorts eggs, solving the problems of time-consuming and labor-intensive manual sorting and the risk of mis-sorting or missing eggs in existing technologies, thus achieving highly efficient egg sorting.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-07
AI Technical Summary
Existing egg candlers require manual removal of bad eggs, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and prone to errors and omissions, reducing the screening speed and practicality.
An egg candler was designed, comprising an air pump, a screen, a spotlight, a photosensitive sensor, a positioning chip, a miniature cylinder, and a suction cup. It removes dust by blowing away air, detects the internal condition of the egg using a photosensitive sensor, automatically selects infertile or dead embryo eggs, and then uses a miniature cylinder to drive the suction cup to remove them.
The automated egg sorting process has been implemented, which has increased the sorting speed, reduced the occurrence of mis-sorted or missed eggs, and improved the practicality and convenience of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of egg screening technology, specifically an egg candler for egg screening. Background Technology
[0002] Candling is the process of examining eggs in darkness after a certain incubation period using a candler to check the embryo's development and remove unfertilized eggs or eggs with early dead embryos. Eggs with brighter light during candling are infertile or have dead embryos, while those with darker light are live embryos. Candling is an indispensable part of the incubation process.
[0003] However, existing egg candlers have certain shortcomings. They require manual removal of bad eggs, which is time-consuming and laborious, reducing the egg screening rate. Furthermore, due to the large number of eggs, there is a risk of mistaking or missing eggs, which reduces the practicality and convenience of the egg candler. Therefore, we propose an egg candler for egg screening. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an egg candler for egg screening, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, which require manual removal of bad eggs, which is time-consuming and laborious, reduces the egg screening rate, and also leads to the phenomenon of mistaking or missing eggs when handling a large number of eggs, thus reducing the practicality and convenience of the egg candler.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0006] An egg candler for egg screening includes a base plate, a conveyor motor mounted on the top of the base plate, a conveyor roller fixedly connected to the output end of the conveyor motor, a conveyor belt externally connected to the conveyor roller, an egg tray abutting against the surface of the conveyor belt, an egg tray containing an egg, a fixing plate fixedly connected to the top of the base plate, an air pump mounted on the top of the fixing plate, a screen fixedly connected to the top of the air pump, an air jet pipe fixedly connected to the bottom of the air pump and communicating with the screen, the air jet pipe being positioned on top of the conveyor belt, a steel plate fixedly connected to the side of the fixing plate, and a spotlight and a positioning chip fixedly connected to the bottom of the steel plate.
[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a photosensitive sensor is fixedly connected to the surface of the spotlight, the photosensitive sensor is electrically connected to the positioning chip, and a rectangular plate is fixedly connected to the side of the steel plate.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a controller is fixedly connected to the top of the rectangular plate, the controller is electrically connected to the positioning chip, a miniature cylinder is installed inside the rectangular plate, and a suction cup is fixedly connected to the bottom of the miniature cylinder.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a collection box is fixedly connected to the surface of the base plate, a sponge pad is fixedly connected inside the collection box, and the collection box is set at the bottom of the conveyor belt.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the bottom of the base plate is provided with casters, and the casters are movably connected to the base plate.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the jet pipe is made of plastic, the jet pipe is positioned opposite the egg, and the jet pipe is located at the bottom of the fixing plate.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the steel plate is disposed between the fixed plate and the rectangular plate, and the steel plate, the fixed plate and the rectangular plate are of the same size.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the sieve is circular in shape and made of stainless steel.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0015] 1. In this utility model, by using a combination of structures such as an air pump, a screen, an air jet pipe, a spotlight, a positioning chip, a suction cup, a controller, and a miniature cylinder, gas can be blown onto the surface of the egg, avoiding the presence of dust that would reduce the effectiveness of the egg irradiation and detection. The spotlight illuminates the surface of the egg, and the intensity of the light passing through the egg is sensed by a photosensitive sensor. When an egg is found to be infertile or with a dead embryo, the positioning chip at that location starts to work and transmits the information to the controller. The controller then activates the corresponding miniature cylinder, which drives the suction cup downwards, thereby sucking the egg upwards. This allows for egg screening and improves the egg screening rate.
[0016] 2. In this utility model, by using a collection box, a sponge pad, a conveyor belt, a conveyor roller, and a conveyor motor in combination, the conveyor motor can drive the conveyor belt to transmit power, thereby placing live eggs and egg trays in the collection box. The sponge pad can increase the softness inside the collection box and prevent the live eggs from breaking. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air pump and the fixing plate of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the suction cup and spotlight of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the conveyor belt and egg tray of this utility model.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Casters; 3. Conveyor belt; 4. Conveyor roller; 5. Egg tray; 6. Egg; 7. Fixing plate; 8. Air pump; 9. Screen; 10. Steel plate; 11. Rectangular plate; 12. Controller; 13. Miniature cylinder; 14. Collection box; 15. Sponge pad; 16. Air jet pipe; 17. Spotlight; 18. Positioning chip; 19. Suction cup; 20. Conveyor motor; 21. Photosensitive sensor. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0023] For examples, please refer to Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution:
[0024] An egg candling device for egg screening includes a base plate 1, a conveyor motor 20 mounted on the top of the base plate 1, a conveyor roller 4 fixedly connected to the output end of the conveyor motor 20, a conveyor belt 3 externally connected to the conveyor roller 4, an egg tray 5 abutting against the surface of the conveyor belt 3, an egg 6 abutting against the inside of the egg tray 5, a fixing plate 7 fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 1, an air pump 8 mounted on the top of the fixing plate 7, a screen 9 fixedly connected to the top of the air pump 8, an air jet pipe 16 fixedly connected to the bottom of the air pump 8, the air jet pipe 16 communicating with the screen 9, the air jet pipe 16 being located on the top of the conveyor belt 3, a steel plate 10 fixedly connected to the side of the fixing plate 7, and a spotlight 17 and a positioning chip 18 fixedly connected to the bottom of the steel plate 10 respectively.
[0025] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a photosensitive sensor 21 is fixedly connected to the surface of the spotlight 17. The photosensitive sensor 21 is electrically connected to the positioning chip 18. A rectangular plate 11 is fixedly connected to the side of the steel plate 10. A controller 12 is fixedly connected to the top of the rectangular plate 11. The controller 12 is electrically connected to the positioning chip 18. A miniature cylinder 13 is installed inside the rectangular plate 11. A suction cup 19 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the miniature cylinder 13. A collection box 14 is fixedly connected to the surface of the base plate 1. A sponge pad 15 is fixedly connected inside the collection box 14. The collection box 14 is located at the bottom of the conveyor belt 3.
[0026] In this process, gas can be blown onto the surface of egg 6 to avoid dust from reducing the effectiveness of the irradiation detection. Spotlight 17 illuminates the surface of egg 6, and photosensitive sensor 21 senses the intensity of light passing through egg 6. When egg 6 is found to be an infertile egg or a dead embryo, the positioning chip 18 at that location starts working and transmits the information to controller 12. Controller 12 then activates the corresponding micro cylinder 13, which drives suction cup 19 to move downwards, thereby sucking the egg 6 upwards. This allows for the screening of egg 6 and improves the screening rate.
[0027] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the bottom of the base plate 1 is equipped with casters 2, which are movably connected to the base plate 1. The air jet pipe 16 is made of plastic and is positioned opposite the egg 6. The air jet pipe 16 is located at the bottom of the fixed plate 7. The steel plate 10 is located between the fixed plate 7 and the rectangular plate 11. The steel plate 10, the fixed plate 7, and the rectangular plate 11 are the same size. The sieve 9 is circular and made of stainless steel.
[0028] The conveyor belt 3 can be driven by the motor 20 to place the live eggs and egg trays 5 into the collection box 14. The sponge pad 15 can increase the softness inside the collection box 14 and prevent the live eggs from breaking.
[0029] The working process of this utility model is as follows: When the egg candling device designed in this scheme is in operation, the air pump 8 sprays external gas onto the surface of the egg 6 through the jet pipe 16, thereby removing dust from the surface of the egg 6 and improving the cleanliness of the egg 6. Then, under the power of the conveyor motor 20, the conveyor belt 3 is driven to transport the egg 6 to the bottom of the steel plate 10. Then, the spotlight 17 illuminates the egg 6, and the light intensity passing through the egg 6 is sensed by the photosensitive sensor 21. When the light intensity is high, the positioning chip 18 at that location transmits the information to the controller 12. The controller 12 opens the switch of the micro cylinder 13 at that location. The micro cylinder 13 drives the suction cup 19 to move downward, thereby adsorbing the infertile egg or dead embryo egg upward and separating it from the egg tray 5. Then, under the transmission action of the conveyor belt 3, the live embryo eggs are moved to the collection box 14, and the sponge pad 15 cushions and protects the live embryo eggs to avoid damage, thus completing the egg candling and detection work.
[0030] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An egg candler for egg screening, comprising a base plate (1), characterized in that: A conveyor motor (20) is installed on the top of the base plate (1). A conveyor roller (4) is fixedly connected to the output end of the conveyor motor (20). A conveyor belt (3) is connected to the outside of the conveyor roller (4). An egg tray (5) is abutted against the surface of the conveyor belt (3). An egg (6) is abutted against the inside of the egg tray (5). A fixing plate (7) is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate (1). An air pump (8) is installed on the top of the fixing plate (7). A screen (9) is fixedly connected to the top of the air pump (8). An air jet pipe (16) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the air pump (8). The air jet pipe (16) is connected to the screen (9). The air jet pipe (16) is located on the top of the conveyor belt (3). A steel plate (10) is fixedly connected to the side of the fixing plate (7). A spotlight (17) and a positioning chip (18) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the steel plate (10).
2. The egg candler for egg screening according to claim 1, characterized in that: A photosensitive sensor (21) is fixedly connected to the surface of the spotlight (17), and the photosensitive sensor (21) is electrically connected to the positioning chip (18). A rectangular plate (11) is fixedly connected to the side of the steel plate (10).
3. An egg candler for egg screening according to claim 2, characterized in that: A controller (12) is fixedly connected to the top of the rectangular plate (11). The controller (12) is electrically connected to the positioning chip (18). A miniature cylinder (13) is installed inside the rectangular plate (11). A suction cup (19) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the miniature cylinder (13).
4. An egg candler for egg screening according to claim 1, characterized in that: A collection box (14) is fixedly connected to the surface of the base plate (1), and a sponge pad (15) is fixedly connected inside the collection box (14). The collection box (14) is located at the bottom of the conveyor belt (3).
5. An egg candler for egg screening according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the base plate (1) is provided with casters (2), which are movably connected to the base plate (1).
6. An egg candler for egg screening according to claim 1, characterized in that: The jet pipe (16) is made of plastic and is positioned opposite the egg (6). The jet pipe (16) is located at the bottom of the fixing plate (7).
7. An egg candler for egg screening according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steel plate (10) is disposed between the fixed plate (7) and the rectangular plate (11), and the steel plate (10), the fixed plate (7) and the rectangular plate (11) are of the same size.
8. An egg candler for egg screening according to claim 1, characterized in that: The screen (9) is circular in shape and is made of stainless steel.