公开(公告)号：US06408787B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-25

申请号：US09552541

申请日：2000-04-19

Applicant: Donald P. Clark

Inventor： Donald P. Clark

IPC: A01K500

CPC classification number: A01K5/0275

Abstract: A portable animal feed supply bin for holding a few feedings in which a hopper has a lid on the top end for refilling the hopper and a slide plate covering a feed dispensing open bottom end. Within the hopper is an open grate assembly attached to a bar slidably that is mounted by a housing removably attached to a wall of the hopper. A lever assembly, or gear drive, engages the grate assembly bar to raise and lower the grate assembly to break up clumps and bridging of the feed.

Abstract translation: 一种便携式动物饲料供应箱，用于保持几个饲料，其中料斗在顶端具有盖以重新填充料斗，以及滑动板覆盖进料分配开口底端。 在料斗内部是敞开的格栅组件，其可滑动地连接到杆上，其通过可移除地附接到料斗的壁的壳体安装。 杠杆组件或齿轮传动装置接合炉排装配杆以升高和降低炉排组件以分解组件和进料桥接。

公开(公告)号：US06182606B2

公开(公告)日：2001-02-06

申请号：US09221815

申请日：1998-12-29

Applicant: John A. Wells ,  Kevin Cera

Inventor： John A. Wells ,  Kevin Cera

IPC: A01K110

CPC classification number: A01K5/0275

Abstract: An automated feeding system for feeding livestock in a plurality of pens and a method for using the feeding system. The feeding system includes a plurality of feeders with one feeder in each of a first subset of a plurality of pens. A single controller is used for operation of the feeders and a communication line/cable is provided between the controller and the feeders. The communication line/cable is releasably coupled to each feeder so that the feeders can be used in a first subset of pens after which they are uncoupled from the communication line/cable, moved to a second subset of pens and recoupled to the communication line/cable so that a single controller operates the feeders regardless of which pen they are positioned in.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在多个笔中饲养牲畜的自动喂养系统和用于使用饲养系统的方法。 馈送系统包括多个馈线，在多个笔的第一子集中的每一个中具有一个馈线。 单个控制器用于进给器的操作，并且在控制器和进料器之间提供通信线/电缆。 通信线路/电缆可释放地联接到每个馈送器，使得馈线可以用在笔的第一子集中，之后它们与通信线路/电缆分离，移动到笔的第二子集并且重新耦合到通信线路/ 电缆，使得单个控制器操作馈送器，而不管它们位于哪个笔。

公开(公告)号：US6067932A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-30

申请号：US82759

申请日：1998-05-21

Applicant: Juha Ojaniemi

Inventor： Juha Ojaniemi

IPC: A23K1/18 ,  A01K5/02 ,  A01K5/00

CPC classification number: A01K5/0275 ,  A01K5/02 ,  A01K5/0283

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for dosing the components of a mixed fodder for feeding cattle. The straw feed is delivered onto a horizontal conveyor (6) for weighing its amount thereon. The flour is metered by means of metering mechanisms (7, M1-M4) controlled by a calculator (8a), which dose amounts of flour proportioned as desired to the amount of straw feed directly within the straw feed concurrently with the weighing thereof. The weighing result of a weighed component is reduced in real time on the basis of dosages received from the calculator (8a).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于给饲牛的混合饲料的组分进行计量的方法和装置。 秸秆饲料被输送到水平输送机（6）上，用于称量其上的量。 面粉通过由计算器（8a）控制的计量机构（7，M1-M4）来计量，其计量剂量与根据其称重同时在秸秆饲料中直接与秸秆饲料的量按需要成比例。 基于从计算器（8a）接收的剂量，称重分量的称重结果实时地减少。

公开(公告)号：US5901886A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-11

申请号：US994766

申请日：1997-12-19

Applicant: M. Boyd Grindstaff ,  Debbie S. Grindstaff

Inventor： M. Boyd Grindstaff ,  Debbie S. Grindstaff

IPC: A01K5/02 ,  B65D47/00 ,  B65D3/00 ,  B65D5/38

CPC classification number: A01K5/0275

Abstract: An apparatus for storing and dispensing particulate material, such as bird seed, employs a dispensing valve having a first disk fixedly mounted in a housing and a second disk rotatably mounted in the housing. The first disk has circumferentially spaced first apertures and the second disk has circumferentially spaced second apertures. The boundaries of the first apertures intersect the periphery of the first disk, and the boundaries of the second apertures intersect the periphery of the second disk. The second disk can be rotated to select a desired position, such as a closed position in which the first and second apertures are completely unaligned, a fully open position in which the first and second apertures are completely aligned, or a partially open position in which the first and second apertures are partially aligned.

Abstract translation: 用于存储和分配诸如鸟种的颗粒材料的装置采用分配阀，其具有固定地安装在壳体中的第一盘和可旋转地安装在壳体中的第二盘。 第一盘具有周向间隔开的第一孔，并且第二盘具有周向间隔开的第二孔。 第一孔的边界与第一盘的周边相交，第二孔的边界与第二盘的周边相交。 可以旋转第二盘以选择期望的位置，例如第一和第二孔完全不对齐的关闭位置，第一和第二孔完全对准的完全打开位置或其中部分打开位置 第一和第二孔部分对准。

公开(公告)号：US5887543A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-30

申请号：US920591

申请日：1997-08-29

Applicant: Millard M. Williams ,  Larry J. Van Zee ,  Gary A. Hall

Inventor： Millard M. Williams ,  Larry J. Van Zee ,  Gary A. Hall

IPC: A01K5/02

CPC classification number: A01K5/0275

Abstract: An opening and closing apparatus for feed drops in a feed conveying system has a plurality of containers are disposed for receiving feed from a conveyor system, each of the containers having an opening in the bottom thereof. A respective valve member is disposed adjacent each one of the openings and each respective valve member has a closed position for preventing feed from falling out of each respective opening, and an open position permitting the feed to fall out of each respective container through each respective opening therein. A somewhat rigid transverse member is provided adjacent to each one of the containers and this transverse member is biased to a first position and is movable to a second position. A respective elongated member is operatively attached at one end thereof to the transverse member and is operatively attached to a respective one of the valve members at the other end thereof.

Abstract translation: 用于进料输送系统中的进料液滴的打开和关闭装置具有多个容器，用于从输送系统接收进料，每个容器在其底部具有开口。 相应的阀构件设置在每个开口附近，并且每个相应的阀构件具有用于防止进料从每个相应开口掉出的关闭位置，以及允许进料通过每个相应开口从每个相应容器中脱落的打开位置 其中。 相邻于容器中的每一个设置有些刚性的横向构件，并且该横向构件被偏压到第一位置并且可移动到第二位置。 相应的细长构件在其一端可操作地附接到横向构件，并且在其另一端可操作地附接到相应的一个阀构件。

公开(公告)号：US5520143A

公开(公告)日：1996-05-28

申请号：US276029

申请日：1994-07-15

Applicant: Robert R. Duin

Inventor： Robert R. Duin

IPC: A01K5/02

CPC classification number: A01K5/0291 ,  A01K5/0275

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically dispensing measured amounts of hay to livestock on a selected schedule consists of a rectangular enclosure with a loading door on one side and dispensing doors on the opposite side. The enclosure is divided into adjacent cells by a series of parallel, off-angle partitioning walls, each cell being sized to accept a flake of hay or other appropriate single-feeding feed portion. The invention can be oriented horizontally in a top-loading, or rear-loading configuration, or vertically on its end, to accommodate different situations. In the top-loading configuration a hinged door that opens downward is attached to the bottom of each cell. A sequencing bar extends the length of the enclosure to hold the doors closed initially and to allow the doors to open and the flakes to be dropped on schedule when the bar is moved linearly. A rack and pinion, a drive motor, a timer controlled circuit, position tabs on the bar, and an electric sensing switch provide accurate means for this movement. The enclosure has an inclined chute positioned to catch the falling flakes and guide them to an appropriate place for feeding the animals.

Abstract translation: 用于以所选择的时间表自动分配测量的牲畜数量的装置包括在一侧具有装载门并在相对侧分配门的矩形外壳。 外壳通过一系列平行的偏角分隔壁分成相邻的单元，每个单元的尺寸可以接受干草或其它适当的单进给进料部分的薄片。 本发明可以在顶部装载或后装载构造中水平定向，或者在其端部上垂直定向，以适应不同的情况。 在顶部装载配置中，向下打开的铰链门连接到每个单元的底部。 排序条延长了机箱的长度，以便最初将门关闭，并允许门打开，并且当线条线性移动时，薄片将按计划落下。 齿条齿轮，驱动电机，定时器控制电路，杆上的位置卡舌以及电感应开关为此运动提供了准确的方法。 外壳具有倾斜的滑槽，其定位成捕获落下的薄片并将它们引导到适当的地方喂养动物。

公开(公告)号：US5424957A

公开(公告)日：1995-06-13

申请号：US133554

申请日：1993-10-07

Applicant: Gary N. Kerkhoff ,  Denis M. Schuette ,  James V. Long ,  Thomas E. Sehl ,  Galen W. Durr

Inventor： Gary N. Kerkhoff ,  Denis M. Schuette ,  James V. Long ,  Thomas E. Sehl ,  Galen W. Durr

IPC: A01K5/02 ,  G06F15/18 ,  A01K5/00

CPC classification number: A01K5/02 ,  A01K5/0275

Abstract: A comprehensive and accurate feed rate monitoring and control system and method for livestock feeding operations includes a central programmable controller mounted in a feed distributing truck into which is input specific information for each livestock pen and associated feed bunk. This information includes the pen number, the length of the feed bunk, any unusual pen configuration and the amount of feed to be distributed in each bunk. The computer then calculates initial set points for vehicle speed and/or discharge door opening, taking into account the bunk length and any special pattern feeding criteria due to pen configuration. The system can display these set points for manual control or the feed truck optionally includes an accurate ground speed sensor or truck position sensor and an accurate feed rate sensor, which can be a load cell mounted on the feed chute itself. Once a feed run is commenced along a specific bunk, the controller provides real time monitoring of vehicle speed and feed rate, constantly recalculating the amount remaining to be fed and the length remaining to the end of the bunk, which variables are then used to update and adjust the set points for vehicle speed and/or discharge opening.

Abstract translation: 用于家畜饲养操作的全面准确的饲料速率监测和控制系统和方法包括安装在饲料分配卡车中的中央可编程控制器，其中输入针对每个牲畜笔和相关进料床的特定信息。 该信息包括笔号，馈送床位的长度，任何不寻常的笔配置以及要在每个双层床上分配的馈送量。 然后计算车辆速度和/或排气门开度的初始设定点，同时考虑到由于笔的配置造成的铺位长度和任何特殊的图案进给标准。 系统可以显示用于手动控制的这些设定值，或者进料车可选地包括精确的地面速度传感器或卡车位置传感器和精确的进给速率传感器，其可以是安装在进料槽本身上的称重传感器。 一旦沿着特定的铺位开始进料运行，控制器就可以实时监控车辆速度和进给速度，不断重新计算剩余的进给量，剩下的长度保持在底部，然后用这些变量来更新 并调整车速和/或排气口的设定值。

公开(公告)号：US5230300A

公开(公告)日：1993-07-27

申请号：US915271

申请日：1992-07-20

Applicant: Victor Mezhinsky

Inventor： Victor Mezhinsky

IPC: A01K5/02

CPC classification number: A01K5/0291 ,  A01K5/0275

Abstract: An automatic dry food feeder for animals is described. The feeder consists of a housing with a hopper fitted in the housing having sloping members terminating in a rectangular section at the bottom of the hopper. An electric motor having a gearbox attached thereto is located outside the rectangular portion of the hopper. The gearbox shaft extends into the rectangular portion with a sleeve fitted over the shaft. Attached to the sleeve are segmented flexible vanes that rotate in accordance with the signal provided by an electronic programmable controller. Rotating the segmented flexible vanes a prescribed amount in response to a programmed timer dispenses a measured amount of dry animal food into a tray.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于动物的自动干食物喂养器。 进料器由具有安装在壳体中的料斗的壳体组成，其具有终止于料斗底部的矩形截面的倾斜部件。 具有附接齿轮箱的电动机位于料斗的矩形部分的外侧。 齿轮箱轴延伸到矩形部分，套筒套在轴上。 连接到套筒上的分段柔性叶片根据由电子可编程控制器提供的信号旋转。 响应于编程的定时将分段柔性叶片旋转规定量，将测量量的干动物食物分配到托盘中。

公开(公告)号：US5119765A

公开(公告)日：1992-06-09

申请号：US743864

申请日：1991-08-12

Applicant: Ben W. Roush, Jr.

Inventor： Ben W. Roush, Jr.

IPC: A01K5/02

CPC classification number: A01K5/0275

Abstract: An animal feeder for feeding squirrels or other similar small wild animals includes a pivotally mounted hollow tube having a reservoir therein for containing granular food, and open ends. As the squirrels climb about on the feeder, they cause it to tip back and forth in "teeter-totter" fashion, with each tipping of the tube causing a small portion of food to be dispensed from the reservoir through the open end of the tube. Exchangeable metering diaphragms having metering apertures therethrough partially occlude the open ends of the hollow tube to restrict the amount of food dispensed with each "teetering" of the tube. The metering apertures are sized and arranged in accordance with the dry flow characteristics of the granular food used. Transparent windows are provided in the tube so that the squirrels can see the food therein.

Abstract translation: 用于喂食松鼠或其他类似的小型野生动物的动物饲养器包括一个枢轴安装的中空管，其中具有用于容纳颗粒状食物的容器和开口端。 当松鼠在喂食器上爬行时，它们使其以“跷跷板”的方式来回倾斜，每次翻转管使得一小部分食物通过管的开口端从储存器分配 。 具有计量孔的可更换的计量隔膜部分地封闭中空管的开口端，以限制管的每个“蜕皮”分配的食物量。 计量孔径根据所使用的颗粒状食物的干流特性进行大小和排列。 在管中设置透明窗，使得松鼠可以在其中看到食物。

公开(公告)号：US5037018A

公开(公告)日：1991-08-06

申请号：US364263

申请日：1989-06-09

Applicant: Takumi Matsuda ,  Keiichi Yoshizawa

Inventor： Takumi Matsuda ,  Keiichi Yoshizawa

IPC: A01K5/02 ,  A01K61/02 ,  G01F11/10 ,  G01F11/26

CPC classification number: G01F11/261 ,  A01K5/0275 ,  A01K5/0291 ,  A01K61/02 ,  G01F11/10 ,  G01F11/268

Abstract: An automatic feeder for tropical fish comprises a rotatable container containing granular feed and a driving device for rotating the container only at preselected times to discharge a predetermined amount of feed from the container. A switch turns on a drive motor at the preselected times to rotate the container, and a pre-settable timer controls the actuation of the switch. The container has a rectangular shape and is divided into a feed-receiving portion and a feed-discharge portion which communicate with each other through an adjustable opening. Rotation of the container through one revolution causes a predetermined amount of feed to flow from the feed-receiving portion through the opening into the feed-discharge portion for discharge from the container.

Abstract translation: 用于热带鱼的自动进料器包括容纳颗粒进料的可旋转容器和用于仅在预选时间旋转容器以从容器排出预定量的进料的驱动装置。 开关在预先选择的时间打开驱动电机以旋转容器，并且可预先设定的定时器控制开关的启动。 容器具有矩形形状，并且分为通过调节开口相互连通的供给部和进料排出部。 容器旋转一圈使得预定量的进料从进料容纳部分通过开口流入进料 - 排出部分，以从容器排出。