Feed metering device

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2005-09-13

2005-09-13

Luu, Teri Pham (Department: 3644)

Animal husbandry

Feeding device

Having electronic identification and feed control

Reexamination Certificate

active

06941891

ABSTRACT:
A feed metering device for distributing fodder and/or drink in metered portions to an animal. The feed metering device is provided with a feed unit for containing fodder and/or drink, an entrance opening to the feed unit, and a feed supplying device for supplying an amount of fodder and/or drink to the feed unit. The feed metering device is provided with a closing means that is movable across the entrance opening in order to deter an animal visiting the feed unit from taking fodder and/or drink. The closing means rotates about an axis, the closing means being driven by a roll that contacts the closing means, which roll is driven by a motor.

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