Egg orienting apparatus.

摘要

An egg orienting apparatus for orienting the smaller ends of eggs in a predetermined position. The eggs are supplied to the apparatus on rotating rollers (3) of a roller conveyor (2). At one of the reversing wheels (30) of the conveyor, means are arranged which enable an egg to be lifted relative to one of a pair of egg carrying rollers. According to the invention, at one of the reversing wheels (30) means are arranged consisting of pushing members (6) which can be moved faster than the conveyor (2). The pushing members are arranged approximately at the level of the reversing wheel. Further, lifting means (31) are arranged which release the egg (1) from one of a pair of rollers (3), so that the egg is enabled to rotate while being supported by the other carrying roller and the lifting means. <IMAGE>