Animal husbandry – Feeding device – Timer-controlled
Patent
1987-11-03
1989-07-25
Mancene, Gene
Animal husbandry
Feeding device
Timer-controlled
A01K 500
Patent
active
048503070
ABSTRACT:
An improved intake cup apparatus for use in an automated feeding system of the type utilizing feed supply conduits and feed conveyors providing troughs to present feed to caged poultry and the like. The improved intake cup properly meters and directs feed from the supply conduits to the feed conveyors and assures the conveyors will not become over-filled. The physical structure of the improved intake cup apparatus comprises a cup body having openings formed therein to receive feed from a supply conduit and allow a helical auger-like element of the feed conveyor to pass through the cup body and collect feed therefrom. Collection of feed by the auger-like element as it proceeds through the cup is restricted however, by an open-sleeve member partially surrounding the auger within the cup body and a restrictor plate partially covering the remaining auger access. Certain void areas are also created adjacent the auger and thereby assure overfilling will not occur. Deflector and supply apparatus are also provided within the improved intake cup apparatus to properly distribute the weight forces associated with the incoming feed and appropriately meter feed flow into the auger-like element.
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Bushnell Richard
CTB Inc.
Mancene Gene
Price R. Thomas
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