Hatching tray flushing device
By designing an automated hatching tray rinsing device, which utilizes servo motors and stepper motors to drive the sprocket transmission mechanism and duckbill nozzles, the problem of low efficiency in manual cleaning is solved, achieving efficient, uniform, and thorough cleaning of the hatching trays and improving the hatching rate.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WENSHUI JINKE BIO-ECOLOGICAL DEV CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, rinsing the hatching trays relies on manual operation, which results in high labor intensity, low efficiency, uneven and incomplete cleaning, affecting the health of chicks and hatching rate.
A rinsing device for hatching trays was designed, which uses a servo motor-driven sprocket transmission mechanism and a stepper motor in conjunction with a duckbill nozzle to achieve automatic feeding and discharging of hatching trays, and ensures cleaning effect through friction scraping by a high-pressure water curtain and a brush roller.
It achieves automated, efficient, uniform, and thorough cleaning of hatching trays, reducing manual labor intensity and improving cleaning effectiveness and hatching rate.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of chick hatching technology, specifically relating to a rinsing device for hatching trays. Background Technology
[0002] Hatching refers to the process of transferring eggs at a specific developmental stage from the incubator to the hatcher, awaiting the hatching of chicks. After each batch of hatching is completed, a large amount of eggshell fragments, chicken droppings, down feathers, and other contaminants remain on the surface of the hatching tray. These contaminants can easily breed pathogenic microorganisms, affecting subsequent hatching operations. Therefore, rinsing the hatching tray is an essential step to ensure the health of the chicks and improve the hatching rate.
[0003] Currently, rinsing hatching trays mainly relies on manual operation using high-pressure water guns. While this method achieves a certain level of cleaning, it suffers from drawbacks such as large volume of washing, high labor intensity, and low efficiency. Furthermore, manual rinsing struggles to ensure uniform and thorough cleaning, easily leading to insufficient cleaning and thus affecting the growth and development of chicks and the overall hygiene of the hatchery.
[0004] To address these issues, designing an automated rinsing system that enables more efficient, uniform, and thorough rinsing of the hatching trays has become a pressing problem in the industry. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of the problems existing in the background art, the present invention provides a rinsing device for the hatching tray.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a rinsing device for hatching trays, comprising a main frame, on which a sprocket transmission mechanism driven by a servo motor is mounted, and multiple hanging plates are equidistantly arranged on the sprocket transmission mechanism, each hanging plate being equipped with a hook. A secondary frame is mounted on the side of the main frame, and a rinsing chamber is provided on the secondary frame. A liftable positioning plate is mounted in the rinsing chamber via a sprocket transmission mechanism driven by a stepper motor, and multiple duckbill nozzles are mounted on the positioning plate. The inlet of each duckbill nozzle is connected to an external high-pressure pump body via a pressure-resistant hose. A proximity switch is installed in the rinsing chamber, and the signal output terminal of the proximity switch is connected to a controller. The controller uses the proximity switch to collect the hatching tray positioning signal in real time to send a stop command to the servo motor and start the high-pressure water pump, which then drives the stepper motor to perform reciprocating motion, thereby realizing the rinsing action of the hatching tray.
[0007] As a further supplement to the above technical solution: sliding rods are vertically installed at both ends of the positioning plate. The sliding rods are used to guide and support the positioning plate and limit its range of motion.
[0008] As a further supplement to the above technical solution: a strip-shaped hole is provided on the suspension plate, and the hook is slidably connected to the suspension plate through the strip-shaped hole.
[0009] As a further supplement to the above technical solution: a double-ended collar is fitted onto each of the pressure-resistant hoses, and the other end of the double-ended collar is fitted onto a crossbar, which is fixed to the inner wall of the flushing chamber, thereby preventing the pressure-resistant hoses from tangling.
[0010] As a further supplement to the above technical solution: a scraper is installed in the rinsing chamber, and the scraper is located on the opposite side of the duckbill bumper.
[0011] As a further supplement to the above technical solution: brush rollers are installed at the edges of the inlet and outlet of the rinsing chamber, and the brush rollers are located on both sides of the scraper plate.
[0012] As a further supplement to the above technical solution: a water collection trough is provided at the discharge port of the rinsing chamber, and a guide rod is vertically installed in the water collection trough. The top of the guide rod is arc-shaped to assist the hatching tray in tilting to drain the internal water.
[0013] As a further supplement to the above technical solution: a drain hole is provided at the bottom of the rinsing chamber, and an inclined plate is installed at the bottom of the inner wall of the rinsing chamber.
[0014] As a further supplement to the above technical solution: a baffle is installed inside the flushing chamber to prevent liquid from splashing onto the sprocket mechanism.
[0015] As a further supplement to the above technical solution: an operation port is provided on the rinsing chamber, and a transparent baffle is installed on the surface of the operation port.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:
[0017] 1. This utility model achieves automatic feeding and discharging of the hatching tray through a servo motor-driven sprocket transmission mechanism and a proximity switch linkage control. In conjunction with a stepper motor driving the duckbill nozzle to reciprocate up and down on the slide bar, a high-pressure water curtain is formed to effectively wash the hatching tray. At the same time, the brush rollers at the feed inlet and the discharge outlet, as well as the scraper plate inside the compartment, form a friction scraping action, reducing the labor intensity of manual labor and improving the cleaning effect of the hatching tray.
[0018] 2. The pressure-resistant hose of this utility model is fixed to the crossbar by a double-ended collar, which effectively avoids pipe entanglement caused by water flow impact. Combined with the baffle design in the flushing chamber, it prevents liquid splashing from damaging the sprocket drive mechanism.
[0019] 3. With the design of the guide rod, after the hatching tray is removed from the rinsing chamber, it tilts under the action of the guide rod, allowing the water inside to flow out and making it easier for the hatching tray to drain.
[0020] 4. This utility model features a strip-shaped hole on the hanging plate, and the hooks can be adjusted in relative position along the strip-shaped hole to accommodate different sizes of hatching trays. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 The internal structure of the flushing chamber in this embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 ;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the strip hole in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 The internal structure of the flushing chamber in this embodiment of the utility model Figure 2 ;
[0025] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the water collection tank according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0026] In the diagram: 1. Main frame; 2. Servo motor; 3. Chain drive mechanism one; 4. Suspension plate; 401. Strip hole; 5. Hook; 6. Sub-frame; 7. Rinsing chamber; 701. Feed inlet; 702. Discharge outlet; 703. Drain hole; 704. Operation port; 8. Stepper motor; 9. Chain drive mechanism two; 10. Positioning plate; 11. Duckbill nozzle; 12. Pressure-resistant hose; 13. Proximity switch; 14. Controller; 15. Slide bar; 16. Double-headed collar; 17. Crossbar; 18. Scraper plate; 19. Brush roller; 20. Water collection tank; 21. Guide rod; 22. Inclined plate; 23. Baffle plate; 24. Transparent baffle. Detailed Implementation
[0027] To further illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the following description is in conjunction with the appendix. Figures 1 to 5 The present invention will be further described in detail through three embodiments. Example 1
[0028] As attached Figures 1 to 3As shown, this embodiment provides a hatching tray rinsing device. The device has a main frame 1 as the main support structure, on which a sprocket transmission mechanism 3 powered by a servo motor 2 is mounted. Several hanging plates 4 are evenly distributed on the surface of the transmission mechanism, and each hanging plate 4 is equipped with a hook 5. A strip hole 401 is opened on the hanging plate 4, and the hook 5 is slidably connected to the hanging plate 4 through the strip hole 401, thereby adapting to hatching trays of different sizes. A secondary frame 6 is installed on the side of the main frame 1, and a rinsing chamber 7 is provided on the secondary frame 6. A sprocket transmission mechanism 9 driven by a stepper motor 8 is installed in the rinsing chamber 7, and a positioning plate 10 is mounted on it. Multiple duckbill nozzles 11 are installed on the positioning plate 10, and the water inlet of each duckbill nozzle 11 is connected to an external high-pressure pump body through a pressure-resistant hose 12. A proximity switch 13 is installed inside the rinsing chamber 7. The signal output terminal of the proximity switch 13 is connected to the controller 14. The controller 14 uses the proximity switch 13 to collect the position signal of the hatching tray in real time, sends a stop command to the servo motor 2, and starts the high-pressure water pump to drive the stepper motor 8 to perform reciprocating motion, thereby realizing the rinsing action of the hatching tray. Slide rods 15 are vertically installed at both ends of the positioning plate 10. The slide rods 15 are used to guide and support the positioning plate 10 and limit the range of motion of the positioning plate 10. A baffle plate 23 is installed inside the rinsing chamber 7 to prevent liquid from splashing onto the sprocket mechanism. An operation port 704 is opened on the rinsing chamber 7, and a transparent baffle 24 is installed on the surface of the operation port 704. Example 2
[0029] We have fitted a double-ended collar 16 onto each pressure-resistant hose 12, as shown in the attached diagram. Figure 4 As shown, the other end of the double-headed collar 16 is fitted onto the crossbar 17, which is fixed to the inner wall of the flushing chamber 7, thereby preventing the pressure-resistant hose 12 from getting tangled. Example 3
[0030] To improve cleaning effectiveness, see attached Figures 4 to 5 As shown, we have installed a scraper plate 18 inside the rinsing chamber 7. The scraper plate 18 is located on the opposite side of the duckbill nozzle 11. Brush rollers 19 are installed on the edges of the feed inlet 701 and the discharge outlet 702 of the rinsing chamber 7. The brush rollers 19 are located on both sides of the scraper plate 18. When the back of the hatching disc moves between the feed inlet 701 and the discharge outlet 702, it comes into contact with and rubs against the brush rollers 19 to clean up the attached materials. In addition, when it moves inside the rinsing chamber 7, it comes into contact with and rubs against the scraper plate 18 to clean up the attached materials.
[0031] Furthermore, we have installed a water collection trough 20 at the discharge port 702 of the rinsing chamber 7, and a guide rod 21 is vertically installed inside the water collection trough 20. The top of the guide rod 21 is arc-shaped to assist the hatching tray in tilting to drain the internal water.
[0032] Furthermore, we have a drain hole 703 at the bottom of the rinsing chamber 7, and an inclined plate 22 is installed at the bottom of the inner wall of the rinsing chamber 7 to facilitate the flow of waste liquid to the drain hole 703.
[0033] Its working principle:
[0034] Before rinsing the hatching tray, adjust the relative spacing of the hooks 5 according to the size of the hatching tray. After sliding the two hooks 5 on the hanging plate 4 to a symmetrical position that matches the width of the hatching tray, tighten the nuts to fix them.
[0035] Next, the controller 14 sends a start signal to the servo motor 2, which drives the sprocket transmission mechanism 3 to move the hatching trays. The hatching trays are then suspended one by one on the hooks 5 with their outer surfaces facing outwards. The hatching trays are brought into the rinsing chamber 7 through the feed inlet 701. The proximity switch 13 detects the arrival signal of the hatching trays and sends it back to the controller 14. After receiving the signal, the controller 14 sends a stop signal to the servo motor 2 and a start signal to the high-pressure pump. High-pressure water flows through the high-pressure pump, the pressure-resistant hose 12, and the duckbill nozzle 11 and sprays onto the hatching trays. Then, a start signal is sent to the stepper motor 8. The stepper motor 8 drives the positioning plate 10 to reciprocate two to three times on the slide bar 15, thereby completing the rinsing action of the hatching trays. Then, the controller 14 sends a start signal to the servo motor 2 again to move the next hatching tray into the rinsing chamber 7.
[0036] During the three processes of the hatching tray entering the rinsing chamber 7, moving within the rinsing chamber 7, and exiting the rinsing chamber 7, the back of the hatching tray comes into contact with and rubs against the brush roller 19 and the scraper plate 18, cleaning the surface residue. After exiting the rinsing chamber 7, the hatching tray is tilted by the guide rod 21, causing the water accumulated in the hatching tray to flow into the water collection tank 20. Then, the pressure-resistant hose 12 is connected to the crossbar 17 through the double-ended collar 16. During system operation, the pressure-resistant hose 12 remains in an orderly state, ensuring smooth and unobstructed delivery of the rinsing fluid.
[0037] The foregoing has shown and described the main features and advantages of this utility model. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the specific embodiments of this utility model are not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above. Furthermore, without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this utility model, the inventive concept and design ideas of this utility model can be implemented in other specific forms, and these should be equivalently included within the protection scope disclosed in the technical solution of this utility model. Therefore, in all respects, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and thus it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims be included within this utility model.
[0038] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A rinsing device for hatching trays, comprising a main frame (1), characterized in that: A sprocket drive mechanism (3) driven by a servo motor (2) is installed on the main frame (1). Multiple suspension plates (4) are equidistantly arranged on the sprocket drive mechanism (3). A hook (5) is installed on each suspension plate (4). A sub-frame (6) is installed on the side of the main frame (1). A rinsing chamber (7) is provided on the sub-frame (6). A liftable positioning plate (10) is installed in the rinsing chamber (7) through a sprocket drive mechanism (9) driven by a stepper motor (8). Multiple duckbill nozzles (11) are installed. The inlet of each duckbill nozzle (11) is connected to an external high-pressure pump body through a pressure-resistant hose (12). A proximity switch (13) is installed in the rinsing chamber (7). The signal output terminal of the proximity switch (13) is connected to the controller (14). The controller (14) collects the chick tray arrival signal in real time through the proximity switch (13) to send a stop command to the servo motor (2) and start the high-pressure water pump to drive the stepper motor (8) to perform reciprocating motion, thereby realizing the rinsing action of the chick tray.
2. The hatching tray rinsing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Slide rods (15) are vertically installed at both ends of the positioning plate (10). The slide rods (15) are used to provide guidance and support for the positioning plate (10) and limit the range of motion of the positioning plate (10).
3. The hatching tray rinsing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A strip hole (401) is provided on the suspension plate (4), and the hook (5) is slidably connected to the suspension plate (4) through the strip hole (401).
4. The hatching tray rinsing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A double-ended collar (16) is fitted onto each of the pressure-resistant hoses (12), and the other end of the double-ended collar (16) is fitted onto a crossbar (17), which is fixed to the inner wall of the flushing chamber (7) to prevent the pressure-resistant hoses (12) from getting tangled.
5. The hatching tray rinsing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A scraper (18) is installed inside the flushing chamber (7), and the scraper (18) is located on the opposite side of the duckbill nozzle (11).
6. The hatching tray rinsing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: Brush rollers (19) are installed at the edges of the inlet (701) and outlet (702) of the rinsing chamber (7), and the brush rollers (19) are located on both sides of the scraper plate (18).
7. The hatching tray rinsing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A water collection trough (20) is provided at the discharge port (702) of the rinsing chamber (7). A guide rod (21) is vertically installed in the water collection trough (20). The top of the guide rod (21) is arc-shaped to assist the hatching tray in tilting to drain the internal water.
8. The hatching tray rinsing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A drain hole (703) is provided at the bottom of the flushing chamber (7), and an inclined plate (22) is installed at the bottom of the inner wall of the flushing chamber (7).
9. A rinsing device for a hatching tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: A baffle (23) is installed inside the flushing chamber (7) to prevent liquid from splashing onto the sprocket mechanism.
10. A rinsing device for a hatching tray according to claim 9, characterized in that: An operation port (704) is provided on the flushing chamber (7), and a transparent baffle (24) is installed on the surface of the operation port (704).