An apparatus for hatching chicken eggs

By designing an automatic egg-turning incubation device, which utilizes rotating and fixed components to automate the egg-turning process, the problem of time-consuming and labor-intensive manual egg-turning is solved, and the turning efficiency and angle control accuracy are improved.

CN224320063UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-05YANSHAN COUNTY MAIKANG ANIMAL HUSBANDRY CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YANSHAN COUNTY MAIKANG ANIMAL HUSBANDRY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-10
Publication Date
2026-06-05

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Technical Problem

In the current egg incubation process, manually turning the eggs is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the turning angle cannot be controlled, resulting in low turning efficiency.

Method used

Design an egg incubation device that includes a rotating component, a fixed component, and a translational component. The device uses an electric push rod to drive a gear and rack structure to achieve automatic egg flipping. Combined with the fixing of a limit ring and a sleeve plate, it ensures the stability of the flipping and the controllable angle.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated egg flipping, reducing manual operation time and effort, and improving flipping efficiency and angle control accuracy.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to hatching equipment technical field discloses a device for chicken egg hatching, including hatching case, the top of hatching case installs the box cover, the outside side end of hatching case to inside side end between is equipped with several rotating components for driving chicken egg rotation, the top of every rotating component all is equipped with the fixed component for fixing chicken egg, the outside side end of hatching case is equipped with the translation component for driving every rotating component rotation, the utility model discloses every chicken egg is placed in rotating component top, through fixed component to every chicken egg carries out the limit fixed, avoids the chicken egg and falls the fragmentation in the rotation process, and then through translation component can drive rotating component rotation, thereby being convenient for to the angle of chicken egg and turns over, automatic overturning egg, is more time -saving and labor -saving, and the turning angle is realized control adjustment through translation component and rotating component, improves the overturning efficiency of chicken egg, is convenient for people to use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of incubation equipment technology, specifically to a device for incubating eggs. Background Technology

[0002] The egg incubator mainly consists of a chamber, heating system, temperature control system, humidity control system, ventilation system, egg racks, lighting system, and display panel. The chamber uses insulation material to maintain temperature; the heating and temperature control systems work together to ensure stable temperature within a suitable range; the humidity control system monitors and adjusts humidity to maintain appropriate levels; the ventilation system ensures air circulation; the egg-turning device promotes even heating of the embryos; the egg racks hold the eggs; the lighting system facilitates observation; and the display panel allows users to set and view parameters. All these components work together to create a favorable environment for egg incubation.

[0003] Existing egg incubators typically use manual egg turning. This involves gently picking up the eggs and flipping them at a specific angle. Eggs are usually turned every 2-4 hours, ideally at an angle of around 90° (approximately 45° to the left or right from a horizontal position), and then flipped back to the other side. For example, if the eggs are flipped 45° to the left from a horizontal position in the morning, they will be flipped 45° to the right the next time, and this process is repeated.

[0004] However, since the eggs are turned manually and there are many eggs, it is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the turning angle cannot be controlled, which reduces the efficiency of turning the eggs. Therefore, a device for egg incubation is needed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device for incubating eggs, which solves the problems in the prior art where eggs are turned manually and there are many eggs, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the turning angle cannot be controlled, thus reducing the efficiency of turning eggs.

[0006] This utility model provides the following technical solution: a device for incubating eggs, including an incubation box, a box cover installed on the top of the incubation box, a plurality of rotating components for driving the eggs to rotate between the outer side and the inner side of the incubation box, a fixing component for fixing the eggs at the top of each rotating component, and a translation component for driving each rotating component to rotate on the outer side of the incubation box.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the rotating assembly includes a gear and a rotating rod. The rotating rod is rotatably disposed between the outer side end and the inner side end of the incubator. The gear is fixedly connected to the side end of the rotating rod, and a support is fixedly connected to the outer end of the rotating rod. Several placement slots are spaced apart at the top of the support, and an opening is provided at the bottom of the inner end of each placement slot.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the fixing component includes a screw rod, which is rotatably mounted on the top of the support platform. A knob is fixedly connected to the top of the screw rod, and a guide rod is fixedly connected to the top of the support platform. A sleeve plate is threadedly connected to the outer end of the screw rod, and the other side of the sleeve plate is fitted onto the outer end of the guide rod. A plurality of spaced limiting rings are fixedly connected to the middle of the sleeve plate.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the translation component includes a bracket, which is fixedly connected to the outer side of the incubator. An electric push rod is installed at the top of the bracket, and a fixing plate is installed at the telescopic end of the electric push rod. A rack is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the fixing plate.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the outer side of the incubator is provided with a sliding groove, and a slider is fixedly connected to the side end of the rack, the slider being slidably connected within the sliding groove.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the slider is T-shaped and the groove is T-shaped.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the rack meshes with the gear.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] This invention places each egg on top of a rotating component and uses a fixing component to limit and fix each egg, preventing it from rolling and breaking during rotation. A translation component drives the rotating component to rotate, making it easy to flip the eggs at different angles. This automatic egg flipping is more time-saving and labor-saving. The flipping angle can be controlled and adjusted through the translation and rotating components, improving the efficiency of egg flipping and making it convenient for users. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a device for incubating eggs;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a device for incubating eggs;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a side view of a device for incubating eggs.

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of part A in the diagram.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Incubator; 101. Lid; 102. Slide; 2. Rotating assembly; 201. Gear; 202. Rotating rod; 203. Support; 204. Placement slot; 205. Opening; 3. Fixing assembly; 301. Screw; 302. Knob; 303. Guide rod; 304. Sleeve plate; 305. Limiting ring; 4. Translation assembly; 401. Bracket; 402. Electric push rod; 403. Fixing plate; 404. Rack; 405. Slider. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0021] like Figures 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a device for incubating eggs, including an incubator 1, with a lid 101 installed on the top of the incubator 1. The lid 101 is equipped with a heating system, a temperature control system, a humidity control system, a ventilation system, an egg rack, a lighting system, and a display panel. The specific principles of the incubator 1 and the lid 101 can be referred to in existing incubator 1 products. Several rotating components 2 for rotating the eggs are provided between the outer and inner sides of the incubator 1. Each rotating component 2 has a fixing component 3 for fixing the eggs at its top. The outer side of the incubator 1 has a translation component 4 for rotating each rotating component 2. By placing each egg on the top of the rotating component 2 and fixing it with the fixing component 3, the eggs are prevented from rolling and breaking during rotation. The translation component 4 can then drive the rotating component 2 to rotate, making it easier to rotate the eggs at an angle. Automatic egg rotation is more time-saving and labor-saving. The rotation angle can be controlled and adjusted through the translation component 4 and the rotating component 2, improving the efficiency of egg rotation and making it easier for people to use.

[0022] As one implementation method in this embodiment, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the rotating assembly 2 includes a gear 201 and a rotating rod 202. The rotating rod 202 is rotatably disposed between the outer and inner ends of the incubator 1. The gear 201 is fixedly connected to the side end of the rotating rod 202, and a support 203 is fixedly connected to the outer end of the rotating rod 202. Several placement slots 204 are spaced apart at the top of the support 203. Each placement slot 204 has an opening 205 at its bottom, which facilitates air circulation. The translation assembly 4 includes a bracket 401, which is fixedly connected to the outer end of the incubator 1. An electric push rod 402 is installed at the top of the bracket 401. A fixing plate 403 is installed at the telescopic end of the electric push rod 402. A rack 404 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the fixing plate 403. A sliding groove 102 is provided on the outer end of the incubator 1. A slider 405 is fixedly connected to the side end of the rack 404. The slider 405 is slidably connected in the sliding groove 102. The device has a T-shaped design, with the slide groove 102 also having a T-shaped opening. The rack 404 meshes with the gear 201. In practice, by placing each uniformly sized egg in the placement groove 204, the electric push rod 402 is activated to extend and retract, facilitating the movement of the rack 404. At this time, the slider 405 on the side of the rack 404 slides within the slide groove 102, improving the stability of the rack 404's movement. As the rack 404 moves, it meshes with each gear 201, thus facilitating the rotation of each gear 201. The rotation of each gear 201 causes each support 203 and each egg at the top to rotate, making it easy to flip the eggs at an angle. The electric push rod 402 automatically flips the eggs, saving time and effort. The flipping angle can be controlled and adjusted by extending or retracting the electric push rod 402, improving the efficiency of egg flipping and making it convenient for users.

[0023] As one implementation method in this embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the fixing component 3 includes a screw 301, which is rotatably mounted on the top of the support 203. A knob 302 is fixedly connected to the top of the screw 301, and a guide rod 303 is fixedly connected to the top of the support 203. A sleeve plate 304 is threadedly connected to the outer end of the screw 301. The other side of the sleeve plate 304 is sleeved on the outer end of the guide rod 303. Several spaced limiting rings 305 are fixedly connected to the middle of the sleeve plate 304. In practice, by placing each uniformly sized egg in the placement slot 204, the screw 301 is rotated by rotating the knob 302. Due to the limiting effect of the guide rod 303 on the sleeve plate 304, the sleeve plate 304 can easily move the limiting rings 305 downwards until they reach the top of the egg and pass through the top of each egg, located on the outside of the egg. This facilitates the limiting and fixing of the egg, preventing the egg from rolling and breaking during subsequent flipping.

[0024] Working principle: By placing each uniformly sized egg in the placement slot 204, rotating the knob 302 drives the screw 301 to rotate. Due to the limiting effect of the guide rod 303 on the sleeve plate 304, the sleeve plate 304 can easily move the limiting ring 305 downwards until it reaches the top of the egg and passes through the top of each egg, located on the outside of the egg. This facilitates the limiting and fixing of the egg, preventing it from rolling and breaking during subsequent flipping. At this time, by activating the electric push rod 402 to extend and retract back and forth, the rack 404 can be moved back and forth. The slider 405 on the side of 404 slides in the groove 102, improving the stability of the rack 404's movement. When the rack 404 moves, it meshes with each gear 201, making it easy to drive each gear 201 to rotate. After each gear 201 rotates, it can drive each support 203 and each egg at the top to rotate, thus facilitating the angle flipping of the eggs. The eggs are automatically flipped by the electric push rod 402, which saves more time and effort. The flipping angle is controlled and adjusted by controlling the extension or retraction of the electric push rod 402, improving the efficiency of egg flipping and making it easier for people to use.

[0025] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it.

Claims

1. An apparatus for incubating eggs, comprising an incubation box (1) having a lid (101) mounted on its top, characterized in that: The incubator (1) has several rotating components (2) between its outer and inner sides for rotating the eggs. Each rotating component (2) has a fixing component (3) at its top for fixing the eggs. The outer side of the incubator (1) has a translation component (4) for rotating each rotating component (2).

2. The device for incubating eggs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating assembly (2) includes a gear (201) and a rotating rod (202). The rotating rod (202) is rotatably disposed between the outer side end and the inner side end of the incubator (1). The gear (201) is fixedly connected to the side end of the rotating rod (202). A support platform (203) is fixedly connected to the outer end of the rotating rod (202). Several placement slots (204) are spaced apart at the top of the support platform (203). An opening (205) is provided at the bottom of the inner end of each placement slot (204).

3. The device for incubating eggs according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing component (3) includes a screw (301), which is rotatably mounted on the top of the support (203). A knob (302) is fixedly connected to the top of the screw (301), and a guide rod (303) is fixedly connected to the top of the support (203). A sleeve plate (304) is threadedly connected to the outer end of the screw (301). The other side of the sleeve plate (304) is sleeved on the outer end of the guide rod (303). A number of spaced limiting rings (305) are fixedly connected to the middle of the sleeve plate (304).

4. The device for incubating eggs according to claim 2, characterized in that: The translation component (4) includes a bracket (401), which is fixedly connected to the outer side of the incubator (1). An electric push rod (402) is installed at the top of the bracket (401), and a fixing plate (403) is installed at the telescopic end of the electric push rod (402). A rack (404) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the fixing plate (403).

5. The apparatus for incubating eggs according to claim 4, characterized in that: The incubator (1) has a groove (102) on its outer side, and a slider (405) is fixedly connected to the side of the rack (404), and the slider (405) is slidably connected in the groove (102).

6. The apparatus for incubating eggs according to claim 5, characterized in that: The slider (405) is T-shaped, and the groove (102) is T-shaped.

7. The apparatus for incubating eggs according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rack (404) meshes with the gear (201).