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Egg support assembly, and associated device and method

US9894886B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 2015
Grant dateFeb 20, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D85/32
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An egg processing apparatus is provided. Such an apparatus includes a plurality of egg processing devices configured to interact with a plurality of eggs carried by an egg carrier. An egg support assembly is positioned beneath the egg processing devices such that an egg carrier is capable of being moved between the egg processing devices and the egg support assembly. The egg support assembly includes a plurality of pedestals, with each pedestal having a plurality of discrete egg support members cooperating to form a seating arrangement portion for contacting and supporting an end of an egg in the egg carrier. An associated assembly and method are also provided.

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