Technologies are described herein for an automated chicken sorting conveyor belt system. Conveyor belts that move chicks from a loading area into bins move laterally (or horizontally) as the chicks fill up the bins. This reduces various impact, acceleration, and other forces imparted on the chicks.

Technologies are described herein for an automated chicken sorting conveyor belt system. Conveyor belts that move chicks from a loading area into bins move laterally (or horizontally) as the chicks fill up the bins. This reduces various impact, acceleration, and other forces imparted on the chicks.

The present invention relates to a conveyor skirting removal system, the system comprising: a framework; at least one skirting panel releasably fixed to the framework; at least one set of support brackets, each support bracket comprising a rotation assembly and a horizontal arm extending laterally from the framework; and at least one set of mounting members fixed to the skirting panel, each mounting member comprising a lower portion and an upper portion; wherein the lower end of each mounting member is configured to engage with the rotation assembly of one of the support brackets and the engagement permits rotational movement of the skirting panel to a position where the upper portion of each mounting member abuts the horizontal arm of one of the support brackets.

A belt seal assembly for sealing against a travelling conveyor belt is described. The assembly includes a belt seal adjustably mounted to overlap an edge of the conveyor belt and a pressure plate adjustably mounted to apply pressure to the belt seal, to reduce bounce and ensure sealing of the belt seal against the conveyor belt.