US3918571A
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Apparatus for supplying eggs and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-15
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Granted: 1975-11-11
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Expires: 1994-03-15
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for supplying the eggs in an orderly manner from the battery or the like facilities to the packaging station. A number of support rolls are provided in a circle so as to rotate about the center of the circle and also about their own axes, each roller having a diameter which increases towards the outer side of the circle and are designed to receive each one egg in the interstices defined between the adjoining rolls. The eggs are supplied consecutively from the supply gate to the rolls and thence to the packaging station by way of one or a plurality of egg paths each adapted to convey the eggs in a row. The supply gate is opened to a rather broad extent so that the eggs may be conveyed therefrom to the rolls without the danger of clogging the passage and retarding the flow of eggs.
Inventors
- 👤 Hikoji Noguchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 04:09
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G29/00; B65B; B65B23/00; B65B23/02; B65B23/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
An apparatus for automatically transferring substantially spherical objects from a spherical object supply gate to the entrance point of at least one spherical object path conveying means for conveying spherical objects in a row, comprising: a mounting member rotatably mounted on an axis intermediate the spherical object gate and the entrance point; a plurality of support rolls; a plurality of support rods, each of said rods radially extending from said mounting member and pivotably mounted on said mounting member and each of said support rods being rotatably connected to a separate support roll such that each of said plurality of support rolls is rotatable about the longitudinal axis thereof; each of said support rolls being of frusto-conical configuration and having a diameter increasing with distance from said mounting member; means for rotating said mounting member; and means for rotating said support rolls about the longitudinal axis thereof.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
147 words
An apparatus for automatically transferring substantially spherical objects from a spherical object supply gate to the entrance point of at least one spherical object path conveying means for conveying spherical objects in a row, comprising: a mounting member rotatably mounted on an axis intermediate the spherical object gate and the entrance point; a plurality of support rolls; a plurality of support rods, each of said rods radially extending from said mounting member and pivotably mounted on said mounting member and each of said support rods being rotatably connected to a separate support roll such that each of said plurality of support rolls is rotatable about the longitudinal axis thereof; each of said support rolls being of frusto-conical configuration and having a diameter increasing with distance from said mounting member; means for rotating said mounting member; and means for rotating said support rolls about the longitudinal axis thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, in which a guard wall is provided at least semicircularly around the outer periphery of said support rolls between the supply gate and the entrance point in the direction of rotation of said mounting member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, in which a plurality of spherical object path conveying means are provided and are separated by a dividing wall, and wherein dividing means are provided at the entrance point to provide spherical objects successively to each of the plurality of spherical object path conveying means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, in which said means for rotating said support rolls includes a ring fixedly mounted below said support rolls and in frictional contact with said rolls thereby causing said support rolls to rotate when said mounting member rotates.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-11-10 | 1979-05-12 | 1979-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-10 | 1983-05-12 | 1983-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-10 | 1987-05-12 | 1987-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |