Automatic Egg Collection Elevator

The Automatic Egg Collection Elevator is a vertical egg-handling system designed to transfer eggs from longitudinal collection belts in multi-tier layer housing to a central cross conveyor. It provides an automated connection between cage-row egg belts and downstream conveying, grading or packing equipment.

Eggs arriving from each tier are received by dedicated handling baskets or elevator-chain sections and transported vertically in a controlled sequence. At the discharge point, the eggs are transferred gently onto the cross conveyor, helping minimize uncontrolled rolling, collisions and unnecessary egg-to-egg contact.

The compact vertical configuration is particularly suitable for commercial layer houses where end-set space is limited. The system can be integrated with H-type layer cages, multi-tier poultry housing, longitudinal egg belts, cross conveyors, egg counters and centralized egg handling systems.

For new steel structure poultry buildings and farm modernization projects, elevator height, number of tiers, discharge level, conveyor interface and drive configuration can be designed according to the poultry-house layout and project requirements.

• Gentle Egg Handling: Controlled basket or elevator-chain movement reduces unnecessary egg-to-egg contact during vertical transfer.
• Multi-Tier Collection: Connects longitudinal egg belts from different cage levels to a common cross-collection line.
• Automatic Vertical Transfer: Reduces manual handling between cage rows and centralized egg collection equipment.
• Compact End-Set Layout: Vertical construction minimizes the floor space required at the end of the cage row.
• Variable Discharge Height: The outlet can be configured to match the elevation of the cross conveyor or downstream equipment.
• Individual Tier Handling: Dedicated receiving sections help organize eggs entering from different cage levels.
• Controlled Transfer: Properly designed transfer components guide eggs smoothly from longitudinal belts to the elevator and onward to the cross conveyor.
• Independent Drive Configuration: Elevator and longitudinal belt speeds can be coordinated according to flock production and system capacity.
• Automatic Belt Management: Compatible tension monitoring can help maintain proper operating conditions and reduce belt-related interruptions.
• Egg Counting Integration: Optional counting equipment can be incorporated for production monitoring and flock management.
• Accessible Cage Rows: Vertical collection minimizes obstruction at row ends compared with some horizontal transfer layouts.
• Project Integration: Suitable for complete poultry farm construction, cage-system upgrades and centralized egg handling projects.

• Galvanized or corrosion-resistant supporting frame
• Vertical elevator chain or basket assembly
• Egg-handling baskets / carrier elements
• Tier-level inlet transfer sections
• Guide rails and chain guides
• Upper and lower sprocket assemblies
• Electric gear motor and drive unit
• Chain tensioning mechanism
• Egg discharge and transfer assembly
• Cross-conveyor interface
• Safety covers and guards
• Electrical control components
• Optional egg counter
• Optional sensors and protection switches

Eggs laid in the poultry housing system roll onto longitudinal egg belts and travel toward the end of each cage row. At the elevator inlet, transfer components guide the eggs from each tier onto dedicated baskets or sections of the vertical elevator chain.

The driven elevator chain moves the eggs vertically while maintaining controlled spacing. The basket structure supports individual eggs during movement and helps limit direct collisions between eggs.

At the selected discharge height, the basket geometry and controlled rotation guide the eggs onto the cross conveyor. The cross conveyor then transports them toward a collection table, grading machine, egg packer or central egg room.

Coordinating the longitudinal egg belts, elevator and cross conveyor helps maintain a consistent egg flow and prevents excessive accumulation at transfer points.

Final capacity, elevator height, tier quantity, drive power, conveying speed and discharge configuration should be engineered according to cage layout, flock size, egg production, building dimensions and downstream handling equipment.

• Commercial layer cage farms
• H-type multi-tier layer houses
• Automatic egg production systems
• Layer breeder farms
• Large-scale poultry farming complexes
• Multi-row poultry houses
• Multi-floor layer production buildings
• Centralized egg collection projects
• Egg grading and packing line integration
• Existing poultry-house automation upgrades
• Steel structure poultry buildings
• Turnkey poultry farm construction projects

SHEWUYOU can configure the egg collection elevator according to poultry-house dimensions, cage arrangement, egg output and downstream handling requirements.

• Elevator overall height
• Number of collection tiers
• Egg-handling basket configuration
• Elevator-chain width
• Longitudinal egg-belt interface
• Cross-conveyor discharge height
• Conveying capacity
• Drive motor configuration
• Operating speed
• Frequency control
• Egg counting system
• Safety sensors and switches
• Electrical control cabinet
• Egg grading machine interface
• Egg packing line interface
• Complete automatic egg collection system
• OEM / ODM project supply

The elevator is normally installed at the end of the longitudinal egg belts. Accurate alignment between the cage-row belts, elevator inlet and cross conveyor is essential for smooth egg transfer.

• Confirm the cage-row layout and final discharge elevation before installation.
• Install the elevator frame vertically on a stable structural base.
• Align each tier inlet with the corresponding longitudinal egg belt.
• Check the elevator chain, baskets and guide rails before commissioning.
• Set chain tension according to the system configuration.
• Align the outlet carefully with the cross conveyor.
• Adjust conveyor speeds to provide a smooth transition between sections.
• Install all protective covers and safety guards before operation.
• Inspect chains, sprockets, bearings and drive components regularly.
• Remove feathers, shell fragments and accumulated debris from transfer areas.
• Check basket alignment and replace damaged carriers promptly.
• Inspect sensors, limit switches and tension devices according to the maintenance schedule.
• Keep electrical components protected during poultry-house washing and sanitation.
• Test the complete egg flow with a limited quantity of eggs before full-capacity operation.

Q1: What does an automatic egg collection elevator do?

It transfers eggs vertically from longitudinal collection belts at different cage tiers to a common cross conveyor for centralized handling.

Q2: Is the elevator suitable for multi-tier layer cages?

Yes. Egg elevators are specifically suited to multi-tier cage systems where eggs must be collected from several levels.

Q3: How does the system reduce egg damage?

Controlled carrier movement, organized egg spacing and smooth transfer between conveyors help reduce collisions and uncontrolled drops.

Q4: Can the discharge height be customized?

Yes. The discharge level can be configured according to the cross conveyor, egg room and downstream processing layout.

Q5: Can an egg counter be installed?

Yes. Compatible egg counting equipment can be integrated for production monitoring and farm management.

Q6: Can the system connect directly to an egg grader or packer?

Yes. A cross conveyor can transfer eggs from the elevator to compatible grading, packing or centralized collection equipment.

Q7: Is it suitable for upgrading an existing poultry house?

Yes, subject to available end-row space, cage geometry, conveyor dimensions and structural conditions.

Q8: Can SHEWUYOU design the complete egg collection line?

Yes. Longitudinal egg belts, elevators, cross conveyors, control systems and downstream interfaces can be configured according to the poultry-house project requirements.