Rotating Nozzle Egg Fluid Harvesting Avoids Embryo
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional egg harvesting systems are inefficient in maximizing fluid removal from avian eggs due to the presence of the embryo, leading to a loss in the quantity of the final vaccine product.
Innovation Solution
A harvesting apparatus with a plurality of nozzles that can rotate from a vertically off-axis angled position to a vertical position, allowing for efficient fluid removal by positioning the nozzles to avoid the embryo and maximize fluid extraction from de-capped avian eggs using a suction assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If conventional harvesting systems are used to remove egg fluid, then fluid can be harvested from the egg, but the presence of the embryo causes inefficiency and reduces the volume of fluid removed
Solution Approach 1:
The nozzle is designed to rotate from an initial off-axis angled position to a final vertical position during the harvesting process. This dynamic positioning allows the nozzle to first approach the egg at an angle that avoids the embryo, then rotate to a vertical position for optimal fluid extraction, thereby maximizing fluid volume while avoiding interference with the embryo
Solution Approach 2:
The nozzle is positioned at a vertically off-axis angled position before entering the egg. This preliminary angled positioning allows the nozzle to approach and enter the egg in a manner that avoids the embryo from the outset, ensuring that the harvesting process begins without interference from the embryo and can proceed efficiently
2Productivity
If the nozzle remains in a fixed vertical position, then the structure is simple, but the embryo interferes with fluid removal reducing harvest efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The nozzle incorporates a rotation mechanism that allows it to change its angular position dynamically during the harvesting process. This dynamic adjustment enables the nozzle to navigate around the embryo and optimize fluid extraction, significantly improving harvesting efficiency despite the added mechanical complexity of the rotation mechanism
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus effectively optimizes fluid harvesting, increasing the volume of fluid removed from eggs and enhancing the efficiency of vaccine production by minimizing interference with the embryo, thereby improving the yield of vaccine products.
Implementation Method 1
A suction assembly is in fluid communication with the nozzles for harvesting egg fluid from an egg
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AI summary
A harvesting apparatus adapted to harvest egg fluid from an avian egg is provided. Such an apparatus includes a frame. A harvesting assembly is operably engaged with the frame. The harvesting assembly includes a plurality of nozzles configured to remove egg fluid from an egg. The nozzles are configured to rotate from a vertically off-axis angled position toward a vertical position. A suction assembly is in fluid communication with the nozzles for harvesting egg fluid from an egg. An associated method is also provided.