Method and apparatus for collecting and conveying objects from a

Details Method and apparatus for collecting and conveying objects from a Method and apparatus for collecting and conveying objects from a

1985-05-09

1988-08-30

Swiatek, Robert P.

Animal husbandry

Watering or liquid feed device

Fountains and troughs

A01K 2900

Patent

active

047668504

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for collecting objects from a surface, especially poultry from the ground, in which the apparatus comprises, with reference to FIG. 1, a mobile unit 1, provided with a rotatable paddle device 5, 6 which is supported by arms 20, 24 allowing it to be extensible and elevatable with respect to mobile unit 1 such that it is capable of advancing above the level of objects to be collected, lowering towards a surface on which the objects are situated, entrapping the objects between itself and a conveyor system provided on the unit 1 and urging objects on to the conveyor system, the conveyor system 8, 9, 10, 11 being used for delivery of the objects to a container on a platform 14 at the rear of the mobile unit 1, the conveyors 10, 11 being capable of depositing objects by retreating from beneath the objects while advancing the conveyor surfaces thereof.

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