Egg lifting device, and associated systems and methods
US9522808B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G65/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An egg lifting device is provided. Such a device includes a body and a securing arrangement extending from the body. The securing arrangement is configured to engage and deflect about an egg such that the egg is seated within the securing arrangement for lifting thereof. A plurality of egg lifting devices are arranged on an egg removal system such that multiple eggs are capable of being removed from an egg flat. Associated systems and methods are also provided.
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