In-ovo injection machine with transversely movable egg tray assembly for manual egg transfer after injection
US7958843B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K45/007
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An in-ovo egg injection machine has a transversely or laterally movable supporting structure which is mounted beneath and adjacent the injector assembly and enables the operator to move egg trays into and out of the injection area from the side of the machine. The supporting structure includes two longitudinally extending opposed support rails that are mounted on a movable member so that the longitudinal support rails are spaced from one another at a set distance to define a support cradle. The movable member is supported on two transversely extending guide rails that are approximately twice the width of the injection area in length so as to allow the support cradle to be moved, preferably by hand, to an injection position directly under the injector assembly and then, by moving the support cradle in a lateral direction on the guide rails, to a loading/unloading position horizontally spaced from the injection area.
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