Method and apparatus for selectively injecting poultry eggs

Details Method and apparatus for selectively injecting poultry eggs Method and apparatus for selectively injecting poultry eggs

1998-01-16

1999-05-04

Kim, Robert H.

Optics: measuring and testing

Egg candling

356 53, G01N 3308

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059009292

ABSTRACT:
A method for distinguishing live from dead poultry eggs comprises: (a) providing a light source (preferably an infrared light source) and a light detector in opposite facing relation to one another; (b) passing an egg between the light source and light detector; (c) switching the light source at a frequency greater than 100 cycles per second while passing the egg between the light source and the light detector; and (d) detecting light that passes through the egg from the light source with the light detector. Preferably, the egg is passed between the light source and the light detector without making contact therewith. And the method preferably further comprises the step of electronically filtering the signal detected by the light detector to distinguish light emitted from the light source from ambient light. Steps (b) through (d) may be repeated at a rate of at least one egg per second. Apparatus for carrying out the foregoing method is also provided. A method of selectively injecting only eggs identified as suitable for injection, and apparatus for carrying out such a method, is described.

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Product Brochure--EPM 650, Automatic Candling and Transfer Machine, Innovatec, Page Nos. Not Available, Date Not Available.
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