Egg grading system
US4195736A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 1978 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S209/925
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An improved high speed egg grading system wherein a pair of opposed lifting bars disposed on rotating rings transfer eggs over a plurality of weighing stations, and a conveyor belt is provided for removing graded eggs spaced two abreast. An improved drive is provided for the bars which insures gentle pick-up and set down of the eggs at weighing stations where scales incorporating damping means to reduce settling out time are located.
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