Mechanical egg counter

Abstract

The utility model discloses a mechanical poultry egg counter relates to poultry egg counter technical field, including frame, poultry egg conveyer belt is installed on the frame, and poultry egg conveyer belt rotates under the drive of motor, its characterized in that: poultry egg counter is still installed on the frame, and poultry egg counter includes the touch switch of installation in the side portion of poultry egg conveyer belt, and one end of touch switch is movably connected with the frame, and the other end of touch switch extends to the top of poultry egg conveyer belt to the front, the side portion of touch switch is installed with inductor, and inductor is connected control box, the utility model discloses adopts mechanical structure to the poultry egg on conveyer belt and carries out the counting, and the simple structure is low in cost, and easy to maintain, and the accurate counting.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of poultry egg counter technology, specifically to a mechanical poultry egg counter. Background Technology

[0002] Most poultry eggs sold on the market are supplied by large-scale farms. To improve breeding efficiency, reduce labor costs, and achieve scientific management, large-scale farms typically use automated breeding equipment to control various processes within the farm. Poultry eggs are an important economic product for farms. Because large-scale farms have a high egg production, they need to use egg counters to count the number of eggs. Currently, most farms on the market use electronic counters with cameras to count eggs on conveyor belts. When an egg passes under the camera, the camera transmits a signal to the data center for counting. This type of counter has high purchase costs, is troublesome to maintain, and is easily affected by external environmental factors during use. Inaccurate counting often occurs because the camera is covered by dirt. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a mechanical poultry egg counter that uses a mechanical structure to count poultry eggs on a conveyor belt. It has a simple structure, low cost, is easy to maintain, and provides accurate counting.

[0004] This utility model includes a frame on which an egg conveyor belt is mounted. The egg conveyor belt rotates under the drive of a motor. The feature is that an egg counter is also mounted on the frame. The egg counter includes a touch switch mounted on the side of the egg conveyor belt. One end of the touch switch is movably connected to the frame, and the other end of the touch switch extends forward to the top of the egg conveyor belt. A sensor is mounted on the side of the touch switch and is connected to a control box.

[0005] With the above structure, when the eggs move on the egg conveyor belt, they will be triggered when they pass the touch switch, causing the touch switch to swing. At this time, the sensor detects the swing of the touch switch and transmits the signal to the control box. The control box records the number of eggs that have passed through the egg conveyor belt and increments it by 1, thus counting the eggs on the egg conveyor belt.

[0006] Preferably, a pad is installed at the bottom front side of the conveyor belt located at the touch switch. The pad extends along the length of the egg conveyor belt, and the thickness of the pad gradually decreases from the front side of the touch switch to the side of the pad.

[0007] Preferably, the pad has a symmetrical structure with the thickness gradually decreasing from the middle to both sides, and the maximum thickness of the pad is located at the front side of the touch switch.

[0008] Preferably, a guide plate is installed on the frame opposite to the touch switch. One end of the guide plate is rotatably mounted on the frame, and the angle between the other end of the guide plate and the front side wall of the frame gradually increases. A spring is connected between the other end of the guide plate and the frame.

[0009] Preferably, on the surface of the guide plate, on the side of the touch switch, a number of vertical protrusions are fixed at intervals.

[0010] Preferably, the protruding ridges are made of silicone material.

[0011] Preferably, several egg conveyor belts are installed side by side on the frame, and each egg conveyor belt is equipped with an independent egg counter.

[0012] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. When the eggs move on the egg conveyor belt, they will be triggered when they pass the touch switch, causing the touch switch to swing. At this time, the sensor detects the swing of the touch switch and transmits the signal to the control box. The control box records the number of eggs that have passed through the egg conveyor belt and increments it by 1, thus counting the eggs on the egg conveyor belt.

[0014] 2. A pad is installed at the bottom front side of the conveyor belt located at the touch switch. The pad elevates the front side of the conveyor belt, causing the eggs to move towards the touch switch under the influence of gravity when passing the conveyor belt at the touch switch, making it easier for them to touch the touch switch and improving the accuracy of counting. At the same time, the thickness of the pad gradually decreases from the front side of the touch switch towards the side of the pad, giving the pad a guiding effect on the eggs and making the egg transport more stable.

[0015] 3. A guide plate is installed on the frame opposite the touch switch. A spring is connected between the other end of the guide plate and the frame. On the surface of the guide plate, on one side of the touch switch, several vertical protrusions are fixed at intervals. The guide plate guides the eggs, and the protrusions separate the eggs. The guide plate and the protrusions work together to make the eggs pass through the touch switch one by one in an orderly manner, making the counting more accurate. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a front view of a first embodiment of a mechanical poultry egg counter according to this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a top view of a first embodiment of a mechanical poultry egg counter according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first type of pad in Embodiment 1 of the mechanical poultry egg counter of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second type of pad in Embodiment 1 of the mechanical poultry egg counter of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a top view of a second embodiment of the mechanical poultry egg counter of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of a portion of the image.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Egg conveyor belt; 3. Motor; 4. Touch switch; 5. Sensor; 6. Control box; 7. Pad; 8. Guide plate; 9. Spring; 10. Rib; 11. Rear side plate. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] The orientations mentioned in this specification are based on the orientation of the mechanical poultry egg counter of this utility model when it is working normally. They do not limit the orientation during storage and transportation, but only represent relative positional relationships, not absolute positional relationships.

[0025] Example 1:

[0026] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a mechanical egg counter includes a frame 1, on which an egg conveyor belt 2 is mounted. The egg conveyor belt 2 rotates under the drive of a motor 3, thereby conveying eggs. A baffle on the front side of the frame 1 extends above the egg conveyor belt 2 to prevent eggs from falling. An egg counter is also mounted on the frame 1, including a touch switch 4 installed on the side of the egg conveyor belt 2. One end of the touch switch 4 is movably connected to the frame 1. A rear side plate 11 is mounted on the rear side of the frame 1, and the rear side plate 11 has an opening for the touch switch. The other end of switch 4 extends from the opening and forward to the top of the egg conveyor belt 2; a sensor 5 is installed on the side of the touch switch 4, and the sensor 5 is connected to the control box 6; when the eggs move on the egg conveyor belt 2, they will trigger the touch switch 4 when they pass by the touch switch 4, causing the touch switch 4 to swing. At this time, the sensor 5 senses the swing of the touch switch 4 and transmits the signal to the control box 6. The control box 6 records the number of eggs that have passed through the egg conveyor belt 2 and increments it by 1, thus counting the eggs on the egg conveyor belt 2.

[0027] Furthermore, several egg conveyor belts 2 are installed side by side on the frame 1, and each egg conveyor belt 2 is equipped with an independent egg counter, which can count eggs separately.

[0028] Furthermore, such as Figure 3As shown, a pad 7 is installed at the bottom front side of the conveyor belt located at the touch switch 4. The pad 7 extends along the length of the egg conveyor belt 2, and the thickness of the pad 7 gradually decreases from the front side of the touch switch 4 to the side of the pad 7. The pad 7 raises the front side of the conveyor belt, so that when the eggs pass the conveyor belt at the touch switch 4, the eggs move towards the touch switch 4 under the action of gravity, making it easier for them to touch the touch switch 4 and improving the accuracy of counting. At the same time, the thickness of the pad 7 gradually decreases from the front side of the touch switch 4 to the side of the pad 7, so that the pad 7 has a certain guiding effect on the eggs, making the egg conveying more stable.

[0029] like Figure 4 As shown, preferably, in this embodiment, the pad 7 is a symmetrical structure with the thickness gradually decreasing from the middle to both sides. The maximum thickness of the pad 7 is located in front of the touch switch 4. Both the left and right sides of the pad 7 are inclined surfaces with decreasing thickness, which have a guiding effect on both sides of the pad 7, avoiding the situation where the pad 7 is only installed on one side of the bottom of the conveyor belt, resulting in the other side being suspended and the conveying being unstable.

[0030] Example 2:

[0031] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that a guide plate 8 is installed on the frame 1 opposite to the touch switch 4. One end of the guide plate 8 is rotatably mounted on the frame 1, and the angle between the other end of the guide plate 8 and the front side wall of the frame 1 gradually increases. A spring 9 is connected between the other end of the guide plate 8 and the frame 1. The spring 9 is a lightweight spring. When there are no eggs passing through the conveyor belt, the spring 9 is in a naturally extended state, and the minimum gap between the guide plate 8 and the touch switch 4 is slightly smaller than the diameter of an egg (the minor axis of an ellipse). When there are eggs passing through the egg conveyor belt 2, the eggs gradually approach the touch switch 4 under the action of the guide plate 8 until they pass through the minimum position between the guide plate 8 and the touch switch 4. The eggs gently squeeze the guide plate 8, one end of the guide plate 8 rotates, compressing the spring 9, and the eggs pass through this point, completing one count.

[0032] Furthermore, on the surface of the guide plate 8, on one side of the touch switch 4, several vertical protrusions 10 are fixed at intervals. The distance between two adjacent protrusions 10 is greater than the diameter of an egg (the major axis of an ellipse). The protrusions 10 are made of silicone material. When the eggs move forward along the guide plate 8, the protrusions 10 on the guide plate 8 can separate two adjacent eggs, making the counting more accurate.

[0033] Of course, the above description is not intended to limit the present utility model, and the present utility model is not limited to the examples given above. Any changes, modifications, additions or substitutions made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present utility model should also fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A mechanical poultry egg counter, comprising a frame (1), wherein a poultry egg conveyor belt (2) is mounted on the frame (1), the poultry egg conveyor belt (2) rotating under the drive of a motor (3), characterized in that: The frame (1) is also equipped with an egg counter, which includes a touch switch (4) installed on the side of the egg conveyor belt (2). One end of the touch switch (4) is movably connected to the frame (1), and the other end of the touch switch (4) extends forward to the top of the egg conveyor belt (2). A sensor (5) is installed on the side of the touch switch (4), and the sensor (5) is connected to the control box (6).

2. The mechanical poultry egg counter as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A pad (7) is installed at the bottom front side of the conveyor belt located at the touch switch (4). The pad (7) extends along the length of the egg conveyor belt (2). The thickness of the pad (7) gradually decreases from the front side of the touch switch (4) to the side of the pad (7).

3. A mechanical poultry egg counter as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The pad (7) is a symmetrical structure with the thickness gradually decreasing from the middle to both sides. The maximum thickness of the pad (7) is located in front of the touch switch (4).

4. A mechanical poultry egg counter as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A guide plate (8) is installed on the opposite side frame (1) of the touch switch (4). One end of the guide plate (8) is rotatably mounted on the frame (1), and the angle between the other end of the guide plate (8) and the front side wall of the frame (1) gradually increases. A spring (9) is connected between the other end of the guide plate (8) and the frame (1).

5. A mechanical poultry egg counter as described in claim 4, characterized in that: On the surface of the guide plate (8), located on one side of the touch switch (4), a number of vertical protrusions (10) are fixed at intervals.

6. A mechanical poultry egg counter as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The protruding ridge (10) is made of silicone material.

7. A mechanical poultry egg counter as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Several egg conveyor belts (2) are installed side by side on the frame (1), and each egg conveyor belt (2) is equipped with an independent egg counter.

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