An egg sorting apparatus

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of sorting device technology, specifically to an egg sorting device, including a water tank and a sorting assembly. The sorting assembly includes a hydraulic cylinder, a connecting rod, a bracket, two hooks, two hanging rings, and an egg storage frame. The bottom of the egg storage frame has multiple water outlets. Eggs to be sorted are placed in the egg storage frame, and the hanging rings on the egg storage frame are hung on the hooks. The hydraulic cylinder drives the connecting rod and bracket to move downwards until the egg storage frame is submerged in water. After a period of time, bad eggs will float to the surface, while good eggs will sink to the bottom of the egg storage frame. Workers first remove the bad eggs floating on the surface, then control the hydraulic cylinder to drive the connecting rod and bracket upwards, removing the egg storage frame from the water tank. The water outlets allow water in the egg storage frame to flow back into the water tank. This utility model eliminates the need for adding and draining water from the water tank after each egg sorting cycle, thus improving egg sorting efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sorting device technology, and in particular to an egg sorting device. Background Technology

[0002] Eggs are the main source of income for laying hens. Before being sold, eggs need to be sorted. Fresh raw eggs usually sink to the bottom of the water. If only the air cell floats to the surface, it is still edible. If the whole egg floats, it means that the egg has spoiled and has been infected by bacteria. When bacteria erode the egg, they release a large amount of gas, causing the egg to float. Therefore, whether an egg floats or not can be used to distinguish between good and bad eggs. However, the current sorting method simply involves putting the eggs in water, letting the good eggs sink and the bad eggs float, and then sorting them manually. This is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and very inconvenient.

[0003] The existing technology CN219877183U discloses an egg sorting device, including a water tank, a net, and a collection basket. The collection basket is located inside the water tank and extends to the outside of the water tank. A handle is fixedly connected to the end of the collection basket near the outside of the water tank. A first water outlet pipe is provided on the side of the water tank near the handle. The net is located inside the water tank. By setting up the net and an electric telescopic rod, activating the electric telescopic rod pushes the bad eggs floating on the water surface above the net. Then, the water above the net is discharged through the first water outlet pipe, and the bad eggs slowly fall onto the net. Then, the water inside the collection basket is discharged through the second water outlet pipe, and the good eggs slowly fall into the collection basket, thus separating good eggs from bad eggs and enhancing practicality.

[0004] However, using the above method, the collection basket needs to be opened from the side. There is water inside the water tank during the sorting process. Therefore, water needs to be added and drained from the water tank every time eggs are sorted in order to take out the good eggs after sorting. Since the process of adding water and draining water takes a certain amount of time, it reduces the sorting efficiency of eggs. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an egg sorting device that solves the problem that existing egg sorting devices require adding and draining water in the tank after each sorting before the sorted good eggs can be taken out, which reduces the sorting efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an egg sorting device, including a water tank and a sorting assembly. The sorting assembly includes a hydraulic cylinder, a connecting rod, a bracket, two hooks, two hanging rings, and an egg storage frame.

[0007] The hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the water tank and located on the side of the water tank; the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the output rod of the hydraulic cylinder and located on the top of the hydraulic cylinder; the bracket is fixedly connected to the connecting rod and located on the side of the connecting rod; the two hooks are respectively fixedly connected to the bracket and located on both sides of the bracket; the two hanging rings are respectively located on the sides of the two hooks; the egg storage frame is respectively fixedly connected to the two hanging rings and located between the two hanging rings, and the bottom of the egg storage frame is provided with multiple water outlet holes.

[0008] The sorting assembly further includes two limiting components and a storage component; the two limiting components are mirror images of each other on both sides of the bracket; the storage component is located on the side of the water tank.

[0009] The limiting component includes a support, a screw, and a limiting block; the support is fixedly connected to the bracket and located on the side of the bracket, and at the top of the hook; the screw is threadedly connected to the support and passes through the support; the limiting block is fixedly connected to the screw and located at the bottom of the screw.

[0010] The limiting component further includes a knob; the knob is fixedly connected to the screw and is located at the top of the screw.

[0011] The storage components include a temporary storage box, a mesh plate, and a return pipe; the temporary storage box is fixedly connected to the water tank and located on the side of the water tank; the mesh plate is fixedly connected to the temporary storage box and located inside the temporary storage box; the return pipe is connected to the temporary storage box and the water tank, and is located between the temporary storage box and the water tank.

[0012] This utility model discloses an egg sorting device. Water is added to a water tank, and the eggs to be sorted are placed in an egg storage frame. The hanging ring on the egg storage frame is hung on a hook. A hydraulic cylinder drives a connecting rod and a support to move downwards, causing the support to lower the egg storage frame until it is submerged in water. After a period of time, bad eggs will float to the surface, while good eggs will sink to the bottom. Workers first remove the floating bad eggs, then control the hydraulic cylinder to move the connecting rod and support upwards, further lowering the good eggs. The egg storage frame is removed from the water tank, and the water outlet allows the water in the egg storage frame to flow back into the water tank. Then, the worker can remove the entire egg storage frame from the hook and replace it with another egg storage frame containing eggs to be sorted. This invention eliminates the need to add or drain water from the water tank after each egg sorting cycle, thus improving egg sorting efficiency. It solves the problem that existing egg sorting devices require adding and draining water from the tank after each sorting cycle to remove the sorted eggs, which reduces sorting efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the entire utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of the entire utility model.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the bracket, two hooks, and two limiting components of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the two hanging rings and the egg storage frame of this utility model.

[0019] 101-Water tank, 102-Hydraulic cylinder, 103-Connecting rod, 104-Bracket, 105-Hook, 106-Hanging ring, 107-Egg storage frame, 108-Water outlet, 109-Limiting component, 110-Storage component, 111-Support, 112-Screw, 113-Limiting block, 114-Knob, 115-Temporary storage box, 116-Wire mesh plate, 117-Return pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, but should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0021] Please see Figures 1-5 ,in, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model. Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the entire utility model. Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of the entire utility model. Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the bracket, two hooks, and two limiting components of this utility model. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the two hanging rings and the egg storage frame of this utility model.

[0022] This utility model provides an egg sorting device, including a water tank 101 and a sorting assembly. The sorting assembly includes a hydraulic cylinder 102, a connecting rod 103, a bracket 104, two hooks 105, two hanging rings 106, an egg storage frame 107, two limiting components 109, and a storage component 110. The limiting component 109 includes a support 111, a screw 112, a limiting block 113, and a knob 114. The storage component 110 includes a temporary storage box 115, a mesh plate 116, and a return pipe 117. The aforementioned solution solves the problem that existing egg sorting devices require adding and draining water from the water tank 101 after each sorting before the sorted eggs can be removed, which reduces the sorting efficiency.

[0023] In this specific embodiment, the hydraulic cylinder 102 is fixedly connected to the water tank 101 and located on the side of the water tank 101; the connecting rod 103 is fixedly connected to the output rod of the hydraulic cylinder 102 and located on the top of the hydraulic cylinder 102; the bracket 104 is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 103 and located on the side of the connecting rod 103; the two hooks 105 are respectively fixedly connected to the bracket 104 and located on both sides of the bracket 104; the two hanging rings 106 are respectively located on the sides of the two hooks 105; the egg storage frame 107 is respectively fixedly connected to the two hanging rings 106 and located between the two hanging rings 106, and the bottom of the egg storage frame 107 is provided with multiple water outlet holes 108. Water is added to the water tank 101, and the eggs to be sorted are placed in the egg storage frame 107. The hanging ring 106 on the egg storage frame 107 is hung on the hook 105. The hydraulic cylinder 102 drives the connecting rod 103 and the bracket 104 to move downwards. The bracket 104 drives the egg storage frame 107 to move downwards until the egg storage frame 107 is submerged in water. After standing for a period of time, bad eggs will float on the surface of the water, while good eggs will sink into the egg storage frame 107. The workers first remove the bad eggs floating on the surface, and then control the hydraulic cylinder 102 to drive the connecting rod 103 and the bracket 104 to move upwards, so that the good eggs sink into the egg storage frame 107. The egg storage frame 107 is removed from the water tank 101, and the water outlet 108 allows the water in the egg storage frame 107 to flow back into the water tank 101. Then, the worker can remove the entire egg storage frame 107 from the hook 105 and replace it with another egg storage frame 107 containing eggs to be sorted. After completing one round of egg sorting, this utility model eliminates the need to add or drain water from the water tank 101, thereby improving egg sorting efficiency. It solves the problem that existing egg sorting devices require adding and draining water from the water tank 101 after each round of egg sorting to remove the sorted eggs, which reduces the efficiency of egg sorting.

[0024] The two limiting components 109 are mirror images of each other on both sides of the bracket 104; the storage component 110 is located on the side of the water tank 101. The limiting components 109 can limit the position of the hanging ring 106, and the storage component 110 can be used to temporarily store spoiled eggs.

[0025] Secondly, the support 111 is fixedly connected to the bracket 104 and is located on the side of the bracket 104 and at the top of the hook 105; the screw 112 is threadedly connected to the support 111 and passes through the support 111; the limiting block 113 is fixedly connected to the screw 112 and is located at the bottom of the screw 112. After the hanging ring 106 is hung on the hook 105, the operator rotates the screw 112 clockwise, and the screw 112 drives the limiting block 113 to move downward, so that the limiting block 113 moves to the top of the hook 105. The limiting block 113 can limit the position of the hanging ring 106, preventing the egg storage frame 107 from moving upward under the action of water buoyancy, which would cause the hanging ring 106 to detach from the hook 105.

[0026] Meanwhile, the knob 114 is fixedly connected to the screw 112 and is located on top of the screw 112. The user can easily rotate the screw 112 by holding the knob 114.

[0027] In addition, the temporary storage box 115 is fixedly connected to the water tank 101 and is located on the side of the water tank 101; the mesh plate 116 is fixedly connected to the temporary storage box 115 and is located inside the temporary storage box 115; the return pipe 117 is connected to the temporary storage box 115 and the water tank 101, and is located between the temporary storage box 115 and the water tank 101. The mesh plate 116 is provided with a through hole for water supply. Bad eggs retrieved from the water tank 101 are placed on the mesh plate 116. Water in the water tank 101, along with the bad eggs, will flow through the mesh plate 116 to the bottom of the temporary storage box 115. The end of the return pipe 117 away from the temporary storage box 115 is higher than the water level in the water tank 101. Water in the temporary storage box 115 can flow back to the water tank 101 through the return pipe 117, reducing water loss from the water tank 101.

[0028] When using this utility model, water is added to the water tank 101, and the eggs to be sorted are placed in the egg storage frame 107. The hanging ring 106 on the egg storage frame 107 is hung on the hook 105. The operator rotates the screw 112 clockwise, and the screw 112 drives the limiting block 113 to move downward, so that the limiting block 113 moves to the top of the hook 105. The limiting block 113 can limit the position of the hanging ring 106. The hydraulic cylinder 102 drives the connecting... The connecting rod 103 and the support 104 move down, and the support 104 drives the egg storage frame 107 to move down until the egg storage frame 107 is submerged in water. After standing for a period of time, bad eggs will float on the water surface, while good eggs will sink into the egg storage frame 107. The staff first scoops out the bad eggs floating on the water surface and places them on the mesh plate 116. The water in the water tank 101, which is scooped out along with the bad eggs, will flow through the mesh plate 116 to the bottom of the temporary storage box 115. The return pipe 1 17. The end of the temporary storage tank 115 away from the water tank 101 is higher than the water level in the water tank 101. The water in the temporary storage tank 115 can flow back to the water tank 101 through the return pipe 117. The hydraulic cylinder 102 is controlled to drive the connecting rod 103 and the bracket 104 to move upward, moving the egg storage frame 107 out of the water tank 101. The water outlet 108 allows the water in the egg storage frame 107 to flow back to the water tank 101. Then, the operator can reverse the screw 112 to make the egg storage frame 107 flow back to the water tank 101. The limiting block 113 moves upward, and then the entire egg storage frame 107 is removed from the hook 105 and replaced with another egg storage frame 107 containing eggs to be sorted. After completing one round of egg sorting, this utility model eliminates the need to add or drain water from the water tank 101, thereby improving egg sorting efficiency. It solves the problem that existing egg sorting devices require adding or draining water from the water tank 101 after each round of egg sorting in order to remove the sorted eggs, which reduces the efficiency of egg sorting.

[0029] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely one or more preferred embodiments of this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application. Those skilled in the art can understand that implementing all or part of the above embodiments and making equivalent changes in accordance with the claims of this application still fall within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. An egg sorting device, comprising a water tank, characterized in that, It also includes sorting components; The sorting assembly includes a hydraulic cylinder, a connecting rod, a bracket, two hooks, two hanging rings, and an egg storage box; The hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the water tank and located on the side of the water tank; the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the output rod of the hydraulic cylinder and located on the top of the hydraulic cylinder; the bracket is fixedly connected to the connecting rod and located on the side of the connecting rod; the two hooks are respectively fixedly connected to the bracket and located on both sides of the bracket; the two hanging rings are respectively located on the sides of the two hooks; the egg storage frame is respectively fixedly connected to the two hanging rings and located between the two hanging rings, and the bottom of the egg storage frame is provided with multiple water outlet holes.

2. The egg sorting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The sorting assembly also includes two limiting components and a storage component; the two limiting components are mirror images of each other on both sides of the bracket; the storage component is located on the side of the water tank.

3. The egg sorting device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The limiting component includes a support, a screw, and a limiting block; the support is fixedly connected to the bracket and located on the side of the bracket, and at the top of the hook; the screw is threadedly connected to the support and passes through the support; the limiting block is fixedly connected to the screw and located at the bottom of the screw.

4. The egg sorting device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The limiting component also includes a knob; the knob is fixedly connected to the screw and is located at the top of the screw.

5. The egg sorting device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The storage components include a temporary storage box, a mesh plate, and a return pipe; the temporary storage box is fixedly connected to the water tank and located on the side of the water tank; the mesh plate is fixedly connected to the temporary storage box and located inside the temporary storage box; the return pipe is connected to the temporary storage box and the water tank, and is located between the temporary storage box and the water tank.

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