Egg candler for checking ostrich eggs

By setting a light-blocking component behind the irradiation end of the egg candler, and utilizing deformable pleats and an expansion/contraction structure, the problem of light diffusion is solved, resulting in higher light intensity and visual clarity, and improved detection efficiency and reliability.

CN224137274UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17LIANGSHAN MUYANG AGRI TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
LIANGSHAN MUYANG AGRI TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-14
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

When using existing egg candlers for inspecting ostrich eggs, the eggshell reflects the light, causing the light to diffuse backward and weakening the light intensity, thus affecting the visual effect.

Method used

An egg candler with a light-blocking component was designed. By setting the light-blocking component behind the irradiation end, and utilizing deformable pleats and expansion and contraction structures, the blocking area can be manually adjusted to reduce light diffusion and improve the brightness and visual effect.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces light diffusion, improves light intensity and visual clarity during egg candling, reduces visual fatigue, and enhances detection efficiency and reliability.

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Abstract

The egg candler comprises a handle, a light scattering prevention assembly, an irradiation end, an on-off key, a battery holder and a luminous body, the light scattering prevention assembly is arranged behind the irradiation end, an arc block moves by manually rotating a gear ring block by a person, and a fold piece is made of plastic materials and can fold inwards or extend outwards along with displacement of the arc block, so that the light scattering prevention assembly is arranged behind the irradiation end. According to the light-scattering-preventing assembly, the fold pieces expand and shrink in the annular area face, so that people can adjust the blocking area of the light-scattering-preventing assembly behind the irradiation end by themselves, diffused reflected light rays are blocked, light diffusion is reduced, and the brightness visual effect in the egg irradiation process is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ostrich egg inspection technology, specifically an egg candler for inspecting ostrich eggs. Background Technology

[0002] Portable egg-candling flashlights are small and lightweight, and can be handheld for easy inspection of ostrich eggs in different locations. They are generally powered by rechargeable batteries, such as lithium batteries, which have a long battery life. They also have a focusing lens that can produce a strong light that can clearly illuminate the inside of ostrich eggs.

[0003] Existing egg-candling devices for inspecting ostrich eggs are mostly optimized to reduce the labor intensity of personnel and improve detection efficiency and reliability. For example, Chinese utility model patent application number CN202220106715.5 discloses "An Egg Candling Device". In this device, there are egg frames and a candling platform. This utility model relies on the sealed body composed of the box and the candling platform to block the superimposed scattered light generated by each candling light source and prevent it from leaking out over a large area. This ensures that the eyes of the operators are not easily exposed to strong light for a long time when inspecting the hatching eggs, thus making it less likely to cause visual fatigue and misjudgment, reducing labor intensity and improving detection efficiency and reliability.

[0004] While the aforementioned egg candling device for inspecting ostrich eggs has certain advantages in reducing labor intensity and improving detection efficiency and reliability, it still has some drawbacks: when personnel use the candling flashlight to candle the eggs, the eggshell reflects the light after the light source is placed on the egg, causing the light to diffuse backward and weaken the light intensity, resulting in poor visual light for the personnel and affecting their inspection of the eggs. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an egg candler for inspecting ostrich eggs.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] Based on this, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an egg candling device for inspecting ostrich eggs, comprising a handle, a light-shielding component, an irradiation end, a switch, a battery holder, and a light-emitting element. The light-shielding component is movably fitted behind the irradiation end. The battery holder is fixedly connected to the lower end of the handle. The switch is an integral structure with the handle and is located on its outer circumference. The irradiation end is installed at the front end of the handle. The light-emitting element is embedded inside the handle. The rear end of the light-emitting element is electrically connected to the battery holder. The front end of the light-emitting element penetrates through the interior of the irradiation end.

[0009] Preferably, the light-blocking component includes a ring frame, a deformable structure, a through-hole, and a pleat. The deformable structure is movable inside the ring frame. The through-hole is an integral structure with the ring frame and is disposed through its middle. The outer periphery of the pleat is connected to and movably fitted with the deformable structure. The inner edge of the pleat is connected to the outer edge of the through-hole.

[0010] Preferably, the deformable structure includes a toothed ring block, a limiting channel, and an expansion / contraction structure. The limiting channel and the toothed ring block are an integral structure and are connected through each other. The expansion / contraction structure is movablely engaged with the toothed ring block through the limiting channel.

[0011] Preferably, the expansion and contraction structure includes an arc block, a round rod, and a handle block. The outer end of the handle block is fixedly connected to the arc block, and the lower end of the round rod is fixedly connected to the handle block and is vertically arranged.

[0012] Preferably, the irradiation end is a cylindrical body with an open rear end and a transparent front end. The light-emitting body can emit light in electrical cooperation with the battery holder and illuminate the outside through the front end of the irradiation end.

[0013] Preferably, the opening penetrates the front end of the light-emitting body, the deformable structure is movable behind the irradiation end, the pleats are in a pleated state and are made of plastic material, which can be pleated inward or outward as the deformable structure expands and contracts, so as to form a reflective surface.

[0014] Preferably, the inner side of the expansion and contraction structure is connected to and movably engaged with the outer edge of the pleat, and the expansion and contraction structure has six sets arranged in a ring.

[0015] Preferably, the handle block is movably engaged with the limiting channel via a round rod, and the handle block is movably fitted below the toothed ring block.

[0016] Preferably, the arc block can be displaced in cooperation with the handle block and the toothed ring block. The six arc blocks arranged in a ring move synchronously, causing the pleats to be stretched, expanding the area behind the irradiation end, blocking the diffused reflected light, thereby reducing light diffusion.

[0017] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0018] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides an egg candler for inspecting ostrich eggs, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. This is an egg candler for inspecting ostrich eggs. When a person holds the handle and turns on the switch, the light source is powered on. The front end of the light source emits light when powered on, and the light is emitted outward through the transparent structure of the front end of the irradiation end. The irradiation end is then aimed at the ostrich egg to candle it, thus completing the egg inspection.

[0020] 2. This egg candling device for inspecting ostrich eggs features a light-blocking component positioned behind the irradiation end. A person manually rotates a toothed ring block, causing the arc block to move. The plastic pleats fold inwards or outwards with the movement of the arc block, expanding and contracting the annular area. This allows the person to adjust the size of the light-blocking component behind the irradiation end, blocking diffused reflected light and reducing light diffusion, thus improving the visual brightness during the candling process. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the light-emitting body of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the light-shielding component of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the deformable structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the expansion and contraction structure of this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: Handle-1, Anti-light scattering component-2, Illumination end-3, Switch-4, Battery holder-5, Light emitter-6, Ring frame-21, Deformation structure-22, Through-hole-23, Pleated plate-24, Toothed ring block-221, Limiting channel-222, Expansion and contraction structure-223, Arc block-q1, Round rod-q2, Handle block-q3. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] Please see Figure 1-2An egg candler for inspecting ostrich eggs includes a handle 1, a light-shielding component 2, an irradiation end 3, a switch 4, a battery holder 5, and a light-emitting element 6. The light-shielding component 2 is movably fitted behind the irradiation end 3. The battery holder 5 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the handle 1. The switch 4 is an integral structure with the handle 1 and is located on its outer circumference. The irradiation end 3 is installed at the front end of the handle 1. The light-emitting element 6 is embedded in the handle 1. The rear end of the light-emitting element 6 is electrically connected to the battery holder 5. The front end of the light-emitting element 6 penetrates through the interior of the irradiation end 3. The irradiation end 3 is a cylindrical body with an open rear end and a transparent front end. The light-emitting element 6 can emit light in the electrical cooperation of the battery holder 5 and illuminate the outside through the front end of the irradiation end 3.

[0029] Please see Figure 3-4 An egg candling device for inspecting ostrich eggs includes a light-shielding component 2 comprising a ring frame 21, a deformable structure 22, a perforation 23, and a pleated plate 24. The deformable structure 22 is movable inside the ring frame 21. The perforation 23 is an integral structure with the ring frame 21 and is disposed through its middle. The outer periphery of the pleated plate 24 is connected to and movably fitted with the deformable structure 22. The inner edge of the pleated plate 24 is connected to the outer edge of the perforation 23. The deformable structure 22 includes a toothed ring block 221, a limiting channel 222, and an expansion / contraction structure 223. The limiting channel 222 and the toothed ring block 221 are connected to the toothed ring block 222. The ring block 221 is an integrated structure and is continuously arranged. The expansion and contraction structure 223 is movably engaged with the toothed ring block 221 through the limiting channel 222. The through hole 23 is connected to the front end of the light-emitting body 6. The deformation structure 22 is movable behind the irradiation end 3. The pleated plate 24 is in a pleated state and is made of plastic material. It can be pleated inward or outward as the deformation structure 22 expands and contracts, which is convenient for forming a reflective surface. The inner side of the expansion and contraction structure 223 is connected to the outer edge of the pleated plate 24 and is movably engaged. The expansion and contraction structure 223 has six sets and is arranged in a ring.

[0030] Please see Figure 5 An egg candling device for inspecting ostrich eggs includes an expansion and contraction structure 223 comprising an arc block q1, a round rod q2, and a handle block q3. The outer end of the handle block q3 is fixedly connected to the arc block q1, and the lower end of the round rod q2 is fixedly connected to the handle block q3 and is vertically arranged. The handle block q3 is movably engaged with the limiting channel 222 through the round rod q2. The handle block q3 is movably fitted below the toothed ring block 221. The arc block q1 can be displaced under the cooperation of the handle block q3 and the toothed ring block 221. The six arc blocks q1 arranged in a ring move synchronously, causing the pleats 24 to be stretched, expanding the area behind the irradiation end 3, blocking the diffused reflected light, thereby reducing light diffusion.

[0031] In summary, when the operator holds the handle 1 and turns on the switch 4, the light-emitting body 6 is energized. Its front end emits light under power, which is then projected outwards through the transparent structure at the front end of the irradiation end 3. The irradiation end 3 is then aimed at the ostrich egg for candling, completing the egg inspection. By placing the anti-light-scattering component 2 behind the irradiation end 3, during candling, the operator manually rotates the toothed ring block 221, causing the limiting track 222 to change position, facilitating the driving force on the handle block q3 and allowing the round rod q2 to move within the toothed ring block 221. The gap 1 is displaced behind, causing the arc block q1 to move. The pleated piece 24 is made of plastic, and its material properties allow it to be in a pleated state. It can fold inward or expand outward with the displacement of the arc block q1. The six expansion and contraction structures 223 set in a ring move synchronously, which facilitates the expansion and contraction of the ring area of ​​the pleated piece 24. This allows the personnel to adjust the size of the blocking area of ​​the anti-light diffusion component 2 behind the irradiation end 3, blocking the diffused reflected light, reducing light diffusion, and improving the brightness and visual effect during the egg candling process.

[0032] The control method of this utility model is to control the device by manually starting and stopping the switch. The wiring diagram of the power element and the supply of power are common knowledge in the field. Since this utility model is mainly used to protect mechanical devices, the control method and wiring layout will not be explained in detail.

[0033] The control method of this utility model is automatic control through a controller. The control circuit of the controller can be implemented by simple programming by those skilled in the art. The power supply is also common knowledge in the field. Since this utility model is mainly used to protect mechanical devices, the control method and circuit connection will not be explained in detail.

[0034] 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 inspecting ostrich eggs, comprising a handle (1), an irradiation end (3), a switch (4), a battery holder (5), and a light source (6), wherein the battery holder (5) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the handle (1), the switch (4) is an integral structure with the handle (1) and is located on its outer circumference, the irradiation end (3) is installed at the front end of the handle (1), the light source (6) is embedded in the interior of the handle (1), the rear end of the light source (6) is electrically connected to the battery holder (5), and the front end of the light source (6) penetrates through the interior of the irradiation end (3); characterized in that It also includes a light-blocking component (2), which is movably fitted behind the irradiation end (3). The light-blocking component (2) includes a ring frame (21), a deformation structure (22), a through hole (23), and a pleat (24). The deformation structure (22) is movably fitted inside the ring frame (21). The through hole (23) is an integral structure with the ring frame (21) and is disposed in the middle. The outer periphery of the pleat (24) is connected to the deformation structure (22) and is movably fitted. The inner edge of the pleat (24) is connected to the outer edge of the through hole (23).

2. An egg candler for inspecting ostrich eggs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The deformable structure (22) includes a toothed ring block (221), a limiting channel (222), and an expansion and contraction structure (223). The limiting channel (222) and the toothed ring block (221) are an integrated structure and are connected through each other. The expansion and contraction structure (223) is movablely engaged with the toothed ring block (221) through the limiting channel (222).

3. An egg candler for inspecting ostrich eggs according to claim 2, characterized in that: The expansion and contraction structure (223) includes an arc block (q1), a round rod (q2), and a handle block (q3). The outer end of the handle block (q3) is fixedly connected to the arc block (q1), and the lower end of the round rod (q2) is fixedly connected to the handle block (q3) and is set vertically.

4. An egg candler for inspecting ostrich eggs according to claim 1, wherein: The irradiation end (3) is a cylindrical body with an open rear end and a transparent front end. The light-emitting body (6) can emit light in electrical cooperation with the battery holder (5) and illuminate outward through the front end of the irradiation end (3).

5. An egg candler for inspecting ostrich eggs according to claim 1, wherein: The opening (23) penetrates the front end of the light-emitting body (6), and the deformable structure (22) moves behind the irradiation end (3).

6. An egg candler for inspecting ostrich eggs according to claim 2, wherein: The inner side of the expansion and contraction structure (223) is connected to and movably fitted with the outer edge of the pleat (24).

7. An egg candler for inspecting ostrich eggs according to claim 3, characterized in that: The handle block (q3) is movably engaged with the limiting channel (222) via the round rod (q2), and the handle block (q3) is movably fitted below the toothed ring block (221).

8. An egg candler for inspecting ostrich eggs according to claim 3, wherein: The arc block (q1) can be displaced in cooperation with the handle block (q3) and the toothed ring block (221).

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