Same Eggs Successively Placed On Means (e.g., Balance Beams, Etc.) Responsive To Different Weights Patents (Class 209/516)
  • Egg grading system
    Patent number: 4195736
    Abstract: An improved high speed egg grading system wherein a pair of opposed lifting bars disposed on rotating rings transfer eggs over a plurality of weighing stations, and a conveyor belt is provided for removing graded eggs spaced two abreast. An improved drive is provided for the bars which insures gentle pick-up and set down of the eggs at weighing stations where scales incorporating damping means to reduce settling out time are located.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1980
    Assignee: Diamond International Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas V. Loeffler