摘要 |
This invention relates to an apparatus for receiving, transporting and releasing eggs more particularly in poultry-breeding operations, the said apparatus comprising a plurality of cages arranged one above the other in storeys and egg-collecting belts in front of each storey of cages, an egg-elevator being arranged in the vicinity of the outlet-end of each egg-collecting belt, the said elevator comprising a circulating conveyor-chain carrying small supporting frames which are adapted to the size of the eggs and to which the eggs are transferred from the egg-collecting belt, the said supporting frames being secured pivotably to the said conveyor-chain. |