Egg tray advancement system for an in ovo injection apparatus, and associated method
US9038568B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K45/007
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An advancement system for an in ovo injection apparatus is provided. Such an advancement system is configured to advance an egg carrier carrying a plurality of avian eggs to an injection assembly. The advancement system includes a guide assembly configured to receive the egg carrier and provide support thereto during advancement of the egg carrier. A manual advancement device slidingly engages the guide assembly such that the manual advancement device is movable along the guide assembly. The manual advancement device is capable of interacting with a trailing end of the egg carrier to advance the egg carrier to an injection position. At least one stop is positioned to interact with the manual advancement device during advancement of the egg carrier so as to prevent progression of the manual advancement device beneath the injection assembly, thereby locating the egg carrier at the injection position. An associated method is also provided.
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