EGGS SANITARY TREATMENT MACHINE Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: food-processing industry and poultry farming. SUBSTANCE: machine has roller conveyor, washing solution main vessel mounted on roller conveyor, drying fans, washing chamber and rinsing chamber. Said chambers are equipped with washing device comprising brush mechanism composed of at least two pairs of cylindrical brushes, which are coaxially intersecting with one another, and spraying device comprising nozzles arranged above brushes. Nozzles and brushes are rigidly fixed on single shaft for rotation in horizontal plane, while brushes are loosely mounted on related shafts for rotation in plane perpendicular to above plane. Moisture catcher is positioned behind washing device above upper branch of roller conveyor and connected to main vessel through chute. Tray is arranged between upper and lower branches of roller conveyor and is made as box-like vessel. Said machine may be used in poultry farms and houses, confectionery product plants, and store houses. EFFECT: reduced metal usage, enhanced reliability in operation, and improved quality of eggs treatment. 5 cl, 6 dwg