Indexing system for an in ovo injection apparatus, and associated method
US10327425B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K43/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An indexing system for an in ovo injection apparatus is provided. Such an indexing system provides a positioning scheme for an egg carrier carrying a plurality of avian eggs to an injection assembly for injection thereof. The indexing system includes an initial stop provided to abut the trailing end of the egg carrier to form a first egg carrier position such that a first subset of the plurality of avian eggs is injected. An intermediate stop is provided to abut the trailing end of the egg carrier to form a second egg carrier position such that a second subset of the plurality of avian eggs is injected. An associated method is also provided.
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