The invention relates to a method for incubating a number of poultry eggs at a hatchery, the method comprising the step of controlled heating the number of poultry eggs in a multistep egg heating process until hatching occurs, wherein the multistep egg heating process comprises at least; - an initial incubation phase wherein the number of poultry eggs are evenly heated from a physiological zero to an incubation temperature during an initial incubation period of between 4 - 8 days, and subsequently - maintaining the eggs at the incubation temperature during a main incubation period.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Incubators for eggs; poultry hatchers (machine); poultry
incubators. Computer software and computer hardware for use in animal
husbandry, animal breeding and intensive animal breeding;
software for the management of breeding processes; computer
software intended for monitoring the hatching of eggs;
electronic components for incubators for hatching eggs. Climate control apparatus for incubators; automatic watering
and food installations for poultry. Scientific and technology services; design and development
of data processing systems; software development; software
design and development; development and testing of software;
providing technical advice relating to computer software and
computer hardware for animal breeding; design relating to
egg containers and systems therefor. Poultry breeding services; providing information relating to
animal breeding; advice relating to the breeding of animals.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Incubators for eggs; machine poultry hatchers being incubators for eggs; poultry egg incubators. Downloadable computer software and computer hardware for use in controlling, monitoring and tracking animal husbandry, animal breeding and intensive animal breeding; downloadable software for the management of poultry breeding processes; downloadable computer software for monitoring the hatching of eggs; electronic hardware components for incubators for hatching eggs. Automatic climate control apparatus for controlling temperature, CO2, and humidity, namely, an electronic generator for use in regulating the temperature, carbon dioxide, and humidity in the air by conditioning the air flow Scientific and technology services, namely, scientific research in the field of software and animal breeding; design and development of data processing systems; software development; software design and development; development and testing of software; providing technical advice relating to computer software and computer hardware optimizing performance for animal breeding; design relating to egg containers and systems therefor. Poultry breeding services; providing information relating to animal breeding; advice relating to the breeding of animals.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Incubators for eggs; Poultry hatchers; Poultry incubators. Computer software and computer hardware for use in animal husbandry, animal breeding and intensive animal breeding; Software for the management of breeding processes; Computer software intended for monitoring the hatching of eggs; Electronic components for incubators for hatching eggs. Climate control apparatus for incubators; Automatic watering and food installations for poultry. Scientific and technology services; Design and development of data processing systems; Software Development; Software design and development; Development and testing of software; Providing technical advice relating to computer software and computer hardware for animal breeding; Design relating to egg containers and systems therefor. Poultry breeding services; Providing information relating to animal breeding; Advice relating to the breeding of animals.
The current invention relates to Method for incubating a poultry egg on a hatchery, the hatchery comprising: - an egg storage section configured for storing eggs, - an incubating device separate from the egg storage section and configured for incubating eggs during an incubation period at an incubation temperature, the method comprising the steps of; - receiving in the storage section a number of eggs at a time of arrival, - storing a number of eggs in the egg storage section for a heating period in storage of at least 1 days, and - transporting the number of eggs from the storage section into the incubating device, - incubating the number of eggs in the incubating device during the incubation period until hatching occurs, characterized in that the method comprises; - determining a temperature course over time to which the number of eggs should be exposed based on the time of arrival and desired moment of hatching, wherein the temperature course over time at least comprises a temperature increase during the heating period in storage in the storage section from an initial temperature to a set temperature between a physiological zero and the incubation temperature, heating the number of eggs during the heating period in storage from the initial temperature to the set temperature.
The current invention relates to Method for incubating a poultry egg on a hatchery, the hatchery comprising: - an egg storage section configured for storing eggs, - an incubating device separate from the egg storage section and configured for incubating eggs during an incubation period at an incubation temperature, the method comprising the steps of; - receiving in the storage section a number of eggs at a time of arrival, - storing a number of eggs in the egg storage section for a heating period in storage of at least 1 days, and - transporting the number of eggs from the storage section into the incubating device, - incubating the number of eggs in the incubating device during the incubation period until hatching occurs, characterized in that the method comprises; - determining a temperature course over time to which the number of eggs should be exposed based on the time of arrival and desired moment of hatching, wherein the temperature course over time at least comprises a temperature increase during the heating period in storage in the storage section from an initial temperature to a set temperature between a physiological zero and the incubation temperature, heating the number of eggs during the heating period in storage from the initial temperature to the set temperature.
Egg tray (1) for supporting eggs in an incubation chamber, the egg tray comprising a first grid (10) extending in a bottom plane (P), the first grid comprising one or more adjacent rows with slanted ribs extending from one side of the row to the other to form a plurality of adjacent openings (13), wherein an opening (13) defines an egg accommodation, wherein the ribs are configured for contacting an egg at a middle part (14) of the ribs between two rib ends in order to support an egg in the egg accommodation.
Incubators for eggs; poultry hatchers; poultry incubators. Climate control apparatus for incubators; electric
installations, namely, automatic watering and food
installations for poultry; automatic mechanized poultry
waterers also incorporating automatic feeders.
Incubators for eggs; poultry hatchers, namely, egg incubators; poultry egg incubators Climate control apparatus being automatic temperature regulators for incubators; automatic mechanized poultry waterers also incorporating automatic feeders sold as a unit
Incubators for eggs; Poultry hatchers; Poultry incubators. Climate control apparatus for incubators; Automatic watering and food installations for poultry; Automatic mechanized poultry waterers also incorporating automatic feeders.
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et services
Incubators for eggs; poultry hatchers; poultry incubators;
mechanized feeding installations for poultry. Climate control apparatus for incubators; automatic watering
installations for poultry. Installation, repair and maintenance of incubators for eggs,
poultry hatchers, poultry incubators, climate control
apparatus for incubators and automatic watering and food
installations for poultry.
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Farming for crops in the field of vegetables and plants; Information and consultancy services relating to farming, namely, agricultural advice; agriculture services, namely, vertical farming in the field of vegetables and plants; cultivation of plants for others; plant nursery services
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
(1) Farming of crops, namely, growing, cultivating and harvesting of live plants; Information and consultancy services relating to farming, namely, cultivation of plants and vertical farming services in the field of growing, cultivating and harvesting live plants; Agriculture services, namely, plant care services; agriculture services, namely, vertical farming services in the field of growing, cultivating and harvesting live plants; cultivation of plants; plant nursery services.
16.
EGG TRAY FOR SUPPORTING EGGS IN AN INCUBATION CHAMBER
Egg tray (1) for supporting eggs in an incubation chamber, the egg tray comprising a first grid (10) extending in a bottom plane (P), the first grid comprising one or more adjacent rows with slanted ribs extending from one side of the row to the other to form a plurality of adjacent openings (13), wherein an opening (13) defines an egg accommodation, wherein the ribs are configured for contacting an egg at a middle part (14) of the ribs between two rib ends in order to support an egg in the egg accommodation.
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et services
Incubators for eggs; poultry hatchers; poultry incubators. Climate control apparatus for incubators; automatic watering
and food installations for poultry. Installation, repair and maintenance of incubators for eggs,
poultry hatchers, poultry incubators, climate control
apparatus for incubators and automatic watering and food
installations for poultry.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
Produits et services
Climate control apparatus and equipment for vehicles;
climate control apparatus and assemblies for vehicles. Transport vehicles used for poultry; transport
installations, containers and trailers used for poultry. Transport services.
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et services
Incubators for eggs; Poultry hatchers, namely, egg incubators; Poultry egg incubators Climate control apparatus being automatic temperature regulators for incubators; Automatic mechanized poultry waterers also incorporating automatic feeders sold as a unit Installation, repair and maintenance of incubators for eggs, poultry hatchers, poultry incubators, climate control apparatus for incubators and automatic watering and food installations for poultry
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et services
Incubators for eggs; Poultry hatchers; Poultry incubators. Climate control apparatus for incubators; Automatic watering and food installations for poultry. Installation, repair and maintenance of incubators for eggs, poultry hatchers, poultry incubators, climate control apparatus for incubators and automatic watering and food installations for poultry.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
Produits et services
Climate control apparatus and equipment for vehicles, namely, vehicle climate system for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning; Climate control apparatus and assemblies for vehicles, namely, vehicle climate system for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning Transport vehicles used for poultry; transport installations, namely, poultry transport cages with incorporated poultry feeding apparatus, poultry waterers and poultry hatching apparatus adapted for use in vehicles, containers adapted for use in vehicles and trailers used for poultry Transport services for the transport of poultry
The invention relates to a tray for containing a number of eggs in an incubation chamber, the tray comprising a number of egg accommodation spaces in which space an egg is able to be hatched, and at least one passage for a chicken through which passage a chicken hatched from said egg may pass through the tray and enter a chicken accommodation space located below the tray.
The invention relates to a tray for containing a number of eggs in an incubation chamber, the tray comprising a number of egg accommodation spaces in which space an egg is able to be hatched, and at least one passage for a chicken through which passage a chicken hatched from said egg may pass through the tray and enter a chicken accommodation space located below the tray.
The invention relates to a method of feeding hatched chicks in a climate chamber during a first stage of life from hatching, the method comprising; a) controlling the temperature and humidity in the climate chamber, b) operating a ventilation means to generate an air flow through the climate chamber, and c) supplying the newly hatched chicks with live feed in the climate chamber.
The invention relates to a tray (1) for containing a number of eggs in an incubation chamber, the tray comprising a number of egg accommodation spaces (3) in which space an egg is able to be hatched, and at least one passage for a chicken through which passage a chicken hatched from said egg may pass through the tray and enter a chicken accommodation space located below the tray. A first egg accommodation space (3) comprises, seen from the first egg accommodation space, an inwardly protruding member (4) for supporting an egg in the first egg accommodation space and an outwardly protruding member (5) for supporting an egg in an adjacent egg accommodation space.
The invention relates to a tray (1) for containing a number of eggs in an incubation chamber, the tray comprising a number of egg accommodation spaces (3) in which space an egg is able to be hatched, and at least one passage for a chicken through which passage a chicken hatched from said egg may pass through the tray and enter a chicken accommodation space located below the tray. A first egg accommodation space (3) comprises, seen from the first egg accommodation space, an inwardly protruding member (4) for supporting an egg in the first egg accommodation space and an outwardly protruding member (5) for supporting an egg in an adjacent egg accommodation space.
The invention relates to a tray (1) for containing a number of eggs (2) in an incubation chamber, the tray comprising a number of egg accommodation spaces (3) in which space an egg is able to be hatched, and at least one passage (4) for a chicken through which passage a chicken hatched from said egg may pass through the tray and enter a chicken accommodation space located below the tray.
The invention relates to a method for producing chicken at a hatchery, the method comprising; - incubating a batch of eggs in an incubating device during an incubating period of between about 7 to about 20 days, and then, - for each egg of the batch, detecting the presence of a hatchable chicken embryo, - based on the presence of a hatchable chicken embryo, dividing the batch of eggs into at least a hatchable batch portions and a not-hatchable batch portion, - hatching the hatchable batch portion until hatching occurs, - rearing of chicken hatched from said hatchable batch portion, wherein the method comprises at the hatchery processing the not-hatchable batch portion into feed and administering said feed at the hatchery to hatched chickens during rearing.
The invention relates to a method for producing chicken at a hatchery, the method comprising; - incubating a batch of eggs in an incubating device during an incubating period of between about 7 to about 20 days, and then, - for each egg of the batch, detecting the presence of a hatchable chicken embryo, - based on the presence of a hatchable chicken embryo, dividing the batch of eggs into at least a hatchable batch portions and a not-hatchable batch portion, - hatching the hatchable batch portion until hatching occurs, - rearing of chicken hatched from said hatchable batch portion, wherein the method comprises at the hatchery processing the not-hatchable batch portion into feed and administering said feed at the hatchery to hatched chickens during rearing.
A climate chamber for the treating of products with a conditioned gas stream includes a substantially closed compartment having two opposing lateral walls provided with one or more passages; a substantially closed channel which extends around the outside of the compartment and connects one of said lateral walls to the other of said lateral walls in order to form together with the compartment a substantially closed circuit; and a gas displacement device received in the substantially closed channel for circulating the conditioned gas stream through the circuit. The gas displacement device is provided with a reversing system configured for reversing repeatedly, in each case once a reversing time interval has elapsed, the direction in which the conditioned gas stream is circulated through the circuit. The gas stream passes through the compartment predominantly from one lateral wall to the other lateral wall.
The invention relates to the use of a cyclone separator for separating keratin particles originating from poultry out of a gas, in particular air. The separated particles comprise down particles. The invention furthermore relates to a climate chamber for hatching eggs and/or keeping poultry. Said climate chamber comprises a substantially closed compartment having two opposite side walls provided with one or more passages; as well as a substantially closed duct which extends outside the compartment and connects one of said side walls to the other of said side walls so as to form a substantially closed circuit together with the compartment. Said climate chamber furthermore comprises a cyclone separator, the inlet of which ends in the substantially closed duct and the outlet of which ends outside the closed duct for discharging into the environment.
B04C 9/00 - Combinaisons avec d'autres dispositifs, p. ex. avec des ventilateurs
F28F 13/06 - Dispositions pour modifier le transfert de chaleur, p. ex. accroissement, diminution en affectant le mode d'écoulement des sources de potentiel calorifique
The invention relates to a tray (1) for containing a number of eggs (2) in an incubation chamber, the tray comprising a number of egg accommodation spaces (3) in which space an egg is able to be hatched, and at least one passage (4) for a chicken through which passage a chicken hatched from said egg may pass through the tray and enter a chicken accommodation space located below the tray.
The invention relates to a tray (1) for containing a number of eggs (2) in an incubation chamber, the tray comprising a number of egg accommodation spaces (3) in which space an egg is able to be hatched, and at least one passage (4) for a chicken through which passage a chicken hatched from said egg may pass through the tray and enter a chicken accommodation space located below the tray.
offering feed in a layered manner in subsequent order of pellet-size for adjusting the pellet-size to the size of the young chicken during a whole brooding cycle for the feed being attractive during the whole brooding cycle as perceived by the young chicken.
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et services
Incubators for eggs Climate chambers for poultry, namely, chickens in the nature of temperature regulating installations to control the body temperature of poultry Installation, repair and maintenance of incubators for eggs and climate chambers for chickens
A method and a compartment within an incubator, capable of allowing chicks to feed during the hatching process without reducing hatchability or livability. Thanks to immediate post hatch nutrition, the development during the chicks first days is significantly improved, resulting in a significant improvement in their weight as well.
Furthermore, the accessibility of feed for the chicks is enabled and improved immediately after their hatching thanks to suitable lighting and the use of feeding troughs with transparent walls.
A method and a compartment within an incubator, capable of allowing chicks to feed during the hatching process without reducing hatchability or livability. Thanks to immediate post hatch nutrition, the development during the chicks first days is significantly improved, resulting in a significant improvement in their weight as well.
Furthermore, the accessibility of feed for the chicks is enabled and improved immediately after their hatching thanks to suitable lighting and the use of feeding troughs with transparent walls.
The invention relates to a climate chamber, such as a climate chamber for poultry, in particular young chicken, in which the climate chamber comprises; - at least one heat exchanger for heating or cooling the climate chamber to an optimal temperature for growing young chicks, - a main flow A, Ar system for heating or cooling the young chicks by transferring heat of cold from the at least one heat exchanger to the young chicks, - at least one chamber compartment, at least one side of which is delimited upstream by the at least one heat exchanger, and wherein the chamber compartment comprises; - a sensor device for measuring one or more parameters selected from the group temperature, relative humidity, CO2 content, flow velocity, in the at least one chamber compartment, - secondary flow B system operationally coupled with the sensor device for controlling one or more parameters selected from the group (temperature, relative humidity, CO2 content, flow velocity) in the in the at least one compartment.
This invention relates to a method for promoting growth of young chicken comprising the step; -offering feed in a layered manner in subsequent order of pellet-size for adjusting the pellet-size to the size of the young chicken during a whole brooding cycle for the feed being attractive during the whole brooding cycle as perceived by the young chicken.
The invention relates to a climate chamber, such as a climate chamber for poultry, in particular young chicken, in which the climate chamber comprises; - at least one heat exchanger for heating or cooling the climate chamber to an optimal temperature for growing young chicks, - a main flow A, Ar system for heating or cooling the young chicks by transferring heat of cold from the at least one heat exchanger to the young chicks, - at least one chamber compartment, at least one side of which is delimited upstream by the at least one heat exchanger, and wherein the chamber compartment comprises; - a sensor device for measuring one or more parameters selected from the group temperature, relative humidity, CO2 content, flow velocity, in the at least one chamber compartment, - secondary flow B system operationally coupled with the sensor device for controlling one or more parameters selected from the group (temperature, relative humidity, CO2 content, flow velocity) in the in the at least one compartment.
The invention relates to a method for brooding or growing poultry, wherein eggs of the first 3-5 layings of young animals, preferably hens younger than 29 weeks, usually starting from about 26 weeks, are collected and are hatched together, directly after hatching the hatched chicks are provided in crates with about 10-500 animals arranged in stacks in an incubator chamber, in which incubator chamber food and drinking are provided to each crate and the temperature, humidity, CO2 level and flow rate of air are controlled.
A climate chamber that can include a temperature-controlled compartment containing a product such as hatching eggs, chickens, or chicks, a fan which gives off heat during operation, a supply channel extending from the fan up to the compartment, and a temperature sensor provided in the supply channel. An air stream is supplied to the compartment by the fan via the supply channel. The temperature of the air flowing through the supply channel is detected by the temperature sensor. The rotational speed of the ventilator is adjusted as a function of the temperature detected by the temperature sensor for influencing the temperature of air displaced by the fan.
F24F 1/01 - Climatiseurs individuels pour le conditionnement de l'air, p. ex. éléments séparés ou monoblocs ou éléments recevant l'air primaire d'une station centrale dans lesquels l'air secondaire est amené par l'action d'injection de l'air primaire
F24F 11/00 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité
A climate chamber and method for treating products, such as eggs to be hatched, with a conditioned gas stream. The climate chamber includes a substantially closed compartment having two opposing lateral walls provided with one or more passages, and a substantially closed channel which extends around the outside of the compartment and connects one of said lateral walls to the other of said lateral walls in order to form together with the compartment a substantially closed circuit. The product is placed in the climate chamber, and then the conditioned gas is circulating through the circuit. The direction in which the conditioned gas stream is circulated through the circuit is reversed repeatedly.
The invention relates to the use of a cyclone separator for separating keratin particles originating from poultry out of a gas, in particular air. The separated particles comprise down particles. The invention furthermore relates to a climate chamber for hatching eggs and/or keeping poultry. Said climate chamber comprises a substantially closed compartment having two opposite side walls provided with one or more passages; as well as a substantially closed duct which extends outside the compartment and connects one of said side walls to the other of said side walls so as to form a substantially closed circuit together with the compartment. Said climate chamber furthermore comprises a cyclone separator, the inlet of which ends in the substantially closed duct and the outlet of which ends outside the closed duct for discharging into the environment.
The invention relates to a method for handling eggs, comprising a cycle with the subsequent steps of feeding a tray holding eggs in a fixed position to a measuring device, in said measuring device, measuring the eggs in said holding tray for determining which egg is fertilized and/or may be hatched and is thus approved, and which egg is rejected, and removing approved eggs from the feeding tray and positioning these approved eggs in a hatcher basket.
Heat exchanger, in particular for use in a climate chamber, as well as to a climate chamber provided with such a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger essentially comprises a panel-shaped body (21) of heat-conducting material, which body is provided with fluid lines (22, 23, 24) for the passage of a fluid. The panel-shaped body (21) is provided with perforations (25, 26) for the passage of a gas stream (A) directed transversely to the plane of the panel-shaped body. The heat exchanger is furthermore provided with a medium, supply duct. (27) for supplying a gaseous medium to a plurality of gassing ducts (28). The gassing ducts (28) run parallel to one another along the panel-shaped body (21) and the interior of each gassing duct in each case touches a part of the panel-shaped body (21). Each gassing duct (28) is furthermore provided with a number of outflow openings (31) which are provided along’ the length thereof in a distributed manner in order to make it possible for the medium to flow into the gas stream (A).
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
Produits et services
Climate control apparatus and equipment; Climate control apparatus and assemblies for vehicles. Transport vehicles used for poultry; transport installations, containers and trailers used for poultry. Transport services.
55.
METHOD FOR REGULATING THE TEMPERATURE OF A CLIMATE CHAMBER, AND A CLIMATE CHAMBER
The invention relates to a method for regulating a climate chamber and to a climate chamber. The climate chamber comprises a temperature-controlled compartment containing a product such as hatching eggs or chickens, in particular chicks. The climate chamber comprises a fan which gives off heat during operation; a supply channel extending from the fan up to the compartment; and a temperature sensor provided in the supply channel. An air stream is supplied to the compartment by means of the fan via the supply channel. The temperature of the air flowing through the supply channel is detected by means of the temperature sensor. The rotational speed of the ventilator is adjusted as a function of the temperature detected by the temperature sensor for influencing the temperature of air displaced by the fan.
The present invention relates on the one hand to a method for the treating of products, such as eggs (27) to be hatched, with a conditioned gas stream, which method is carried out in a climate chamber (1), and rel ates on the other hand to a climate chamber for implementing this method. According to the invention, the climate chamber comprises: a substantially closed compartment (2) having two opposing lateral walls (4, 6) provided with one or more passages (44); a substantially closed channel (3, 23) which extends around the outside of the compartment and connects one of said lateral walls to the other of said lateral walls in order to form together with the compartment a substantially closed circuit; and the gas stream is circulated through the circuit. According to the invention, the direction in which the gas stream is circulated is reversed repeatedly.
The present invention relates on the one hand to a method for the treating of products, such as eggs (27) to be hatched, with a conditioned gas stream, which method is carried out in a climate chamber (1), and rel ates on the other hand to a climate chamber for implementing this method. According to the invention, the climate chamber comprises: a substantially closed compartment (2) having two opposing lateral walls (4, 6) provided with one or more passages (44); a substantially closed channel (3, 23) which extends around the outside of the compartment and connects one of said lateral walls to the other of said lateral walls in order to form together with the compartment a substantially closed circuit; and the gas stream is circulated through the circuit. According to the invention, the direction in which the gas stream is circulated is reversed repeatedly.
The invention relates to the use of a cyclone separator for separating keratin particles originating from poultry out of a gas, in particular air. The separated particles comprise down particles. The invention furthermore relates to a climate chamber for hatching eggs and/or keeping poultry. Said climate chamber comprises a substantially closed compartment having two opposite side walls provided with one or more passages; as well as a substantially closed duct which extends outside the compartment and connects one of said side walls to the other of said side walls so as to form a substantially closed circuit together with the compartment. Said climate chamber furthermore comprises a cyclone separator, the inlet of which ends in the substantially closed duct and the outlet of which ends outside the closed duct for discharging into the environment.
A method and a compartment within an incubator, capable of allowing chicks to feed during the hatching process without reducing hatchability or livability. Thanks to immediate post hatch nutrition, the development during the chicks first days is significantly improved, resulting in a significant improvement in their weight as well. Furthermore, the accessibility of feed for the chicks is enabled and improved immediately after their hatching thanks to suitable lighting and the use of feeding troughs with transparent walls.
The invention relates to a method for the incubation of eggs and to a device for the incubation of eggs. The incubation device includes a cabinet provided with a climate control for regulating the atmospheric humidity and temperature of the air that is to be passed through the cabinet, and at least one frame. At least one stack of trays positioned vertically above one another is arranged in the frame, each tray having a multiplicity of egg positions for receiving an egg. To turn the eggs, the trays of the stack can pivot to and fro through a defined pivot angle about a horizontal axis with respect to the frame. The vertical distance between the trays positioned above one another thereby changes. In the method, the trays are periodically pivoted through the defined pivot angle and the magnitude of the defined pivot angle is variable.
Heat exchanger, in particular for use in a climate chamber, as well as to a climate chamber provided with such a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger essentially comprises a panel-shaped body (21) of heat-conducting material, which body is provided with fluid lines (22, 23, 24) for the passage of a fluid. The panel-shaped body (21) is provided with perforations (25, 26) for the passage of a gas stream (A) directed transversely to the plane of the panel-shaped body. The heat exchanger is furthermore provided with a medium, supply duct. (27) for supplying a gaseous medium to a plurality of gassing ducts (28). The gassing ducts (28) run parallel to one another along the panel-shaped body (21) and the interior of each gassing duct in each case touches a part of the panel-shaped body (21). Each gassing duct (28) is furthermore provided with a number of outflow openings (31) which are provided along' the length thereof in a distributed manner in order to make it possible for the medium to flow into the gas stream (A).
F25D 17/04 - Dispositions pour la circulation des fluides de refroidissementDispositions pour la circulation de gaz, p. ex. d'air, dans les enceintes refroidies pour la circulation de gaz, p. ex. convection naturelle
F28D 1/04 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur comportant des ensembles de canalisations fixes pour une seule des sources de potentiel calorifique, les deux sources étant en contact chacune avec un côté de la paroi de la canalisation, dans lesquels l'autre source de potentiel calorifique est une grande masse de fluide, p. ex. radiateurs domestiques ou de moteur de voiture avec des canalisations d'échange de chaleur immergées dans la masse du fluide avec canalisations tubulaires
The invention relates to a method for the incubation of eggs and to a device for the incubation of eggs. The incubation device used in the method comprises a cabinet (4) provided with a climate control for regulating the atmospheric humidity and temperature of the air that is to be passed through the cabine (4), and at least one frame. At least one stack (22) of trays (21) positioned vertically above one another is arranged in the said frame, each tray 21 having a multiplicity of egg positions for receiving an egg. To turn the eggs, the trays (21) of the stack (22) can pivot to and fro through a defined pivot angle about a horizontal axis with respect to the frame. The vertical distance between the trays positioned above one another thereby changes. In the method, the trays are periodically pivoted through the defined pivot angle. In the method, the magnitude of the defined pivot angle is variable, and the device is designed for this purpose.
