| 摘要 |
This invention relates to an apparatus for turning eggs, comprising in succession,
€¢ a feeding device (13) for feeding eggs substantially over a horizontal surface in a conveying direction T to a turning track (1), whereby at least one row of successive eggs is formed,
€¢ a turning track (1), situated in line with the row, for rotating the eggs, in succession, to a direction with their pointed ends each pointing in upstream direction, and thereupon with their pointed end rotating and ending up substantially vertically, wherein all rotation is effected by rolling movements, and
€¢ a discharge track (30,31), situated in line with the row, for discharging the eggs from the turning track to a processing unit.
With great advantage, the eggs, while being processed continuously and at high speed, are rotated in a proper direction to be packaged immediately after.
The invention further provides a method for turning eggs. |
