Patent ID: 6883528
Filing Date: 2005-04-26
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A multi-tiered vertically oriented egg washing apparatus comprising: A. a housing means including an inlet wall means and an outlet wall means spatially disposed from one another and defining a washing chamber means therebetween, said inlet wall means further defining an inlet opening means therein for facilitating entry of eggs into said washing chamber means for cleaning thereof, said outlet wall means defining an outlet opening means therein for facilitating exiting of eggs from said washing chamber means after cleaning thereof, said inlet opening means and said outlet opening means and said washing chamber means being in fluid flow communication with respect to one another to facilitate movement of eggs therethrough for cleaning, said washing chamber means defining an upper section and an intermediate section positioned therebelow, said washing chamber means further including a lower section positioned below said intermediate section; B. a first conveying means positioned within said upper section of said washing chamber means, said first conveying means being adapted to receive eggs after passing thereof through said inlet means for conveying thereof away from said inlet wall means toward said outlet wall means; C. an intermediate egg washing means positioned within said intermediate section for cleaning of eggs being conveyed therethrough; D. a second conveying means adapted to receive eggs from said first conveying means for conveying thereof away from said outlet wall means toward said inlet wall means through said intermediate section to allow washing thereof by said intermediate egg washing means; E. a lower egg washing means positioned within said lower section for cleaning of eggs being conveyed therethrough; and F. a third conveying means adapted to receive eggs from said second conveying means for conveying thereof away from said inlet wall means toward said outlet wall means through said lower section to allow washing thereof by said lower egg washing means.