Patent ID: 6811017
Filing Date: 2004-11-02
Classification: A01K,B65G

Abstract:
An egg transfer apparatus, comprising:an endless conveyor having opposite first and second ends, wherein the conveyor conveys eggs disposed thereon from the first end to the second end; a pair of elongated members extending along the direction of travel of the conveyor between the conveyor first and second ends in adjacent, spaced-apart relationship, wherein each member includes opposite first and second end portions, and wherein the second end portions of the elongated members converge to define an opening therebetween through which eggs on the conveyor are conveyed; and a plurality of spaced-apart, diverging guides positioned downstream from the opening, wherein each guide extends along a respective direction, and wherein the respective directions converge at a location upstream from the opening, and wherein eggs conveyed through the opening and diverging guides are caused to be generally evenly distributed at the conveyor second end.