US3702600A
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Poultry loading apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-09
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Granted: 1972-11-14
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Expires: 1990-12-09
Abstract
Abstract A new and improved poultry loading apparatus is provided for loading and unloading poultry and fowl, such as turkeys, chickens and the like, onto vehicles or other structures.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles R Bright
- 👤 Walter L Harris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:58
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K45/00; A01K45/005; B; B65; B65G; B65G41/00; B65G41/001; B65G41/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
228 words
A poultry loading apparatus for loading and unloading poultry, such as turkeys, chickens and the like into coops on a vehicle for shipment and like purposes, comprising: a. chute means through which the poultry are moved from an entrance in the poultry lot or pen to a discharge exit adjacent the coops for loading and unloading operations; b. conveyor belt means for moving the poultry through said chute means; c. means for adjusting the elevation of the exit of said chute means to a desire level adjacent the coops on the vehicle; d. transporting trailer frame means on which the loading apparatus is mounted for movement to desired locations for loading and unloading operations and supporting said chute means and conveyor belt means during loading and unloading operations; and e. said tRansporting trailer frame means comprising a pivotally mounted connector means for effecting towing movement of the apparatus by a suitable transportation vehicle, said connector means adapted to pivot to a first position of substantial alignment with the longitudinal axis of said trailer frame means when moving the apparatus to desired locations, for loading and unloading operations and to a second position during loading and unloading operations to thereby permit said entrance of said chute means to be positioned more closely to the surface of the poultry pen and facilitate movement of the poultry into said loading apparatus.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
228 words
A poultry loading apparatus for loading and unloading poultry, such as turkeys, chickens and the like into coops on a vehicle for shipment and like purposes, comprising: a. chute means through which the poultry are moved from an entrance in the poultry lot or pen to a discharge exit adjacent the coops for loading and unloading operations; b. conveyor belt means for moving the poultry through said chute means; c. means for adjusting the elevation of the exit of said chute means to a desire level adjacent the coops on the vehicle; d. transporting trailer frame means on which the loading apparatus is mounted for movement to desired locations for loading and unloading operations and supporting said chute means and conveyor belt means during loading and unloading operations; and e. said tRansporting trailer frame means comprising a pivotally mounted connector means for effecting towing movement of the apparatus by a suitable transportation vehicle, said connector means adapted to pivot to a first position of substantial alignment with the longitudinal axis of said trailer frame means when moving the apparatus to desired locations, for loading and unloading operations and to a second position during loading and unloading operations to thereby permit said entrance of said chute means to be positioned more closely to the surface of the poultry pen and facilitate movement of the poultry into said loading apparatus.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
The structure of claim 1, further including: starting conveyor means mounted with said conveyor belt means and urging the poultry onto said conveyor belt means and thereby reducing the likelihood of injury and bruises to the poultry caused by kicking and otherwise forcing the poultry onto said conveyor belt means when they become unruly during loading and unloading operations.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure of claim 1, further including: stabilizing support means for keeping the loading apparatus stable when the exit of said chute means is elevated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
The structure of claim 3, wherein said stabilizing support means comprises: a plurality of support legs mounted with said transporting trailer frame means having support base pads at the lower end thereof and being adjustable in position to support said loading apparatus by bracing said apparatus during loading and unloading operations.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The structure of claim 4, further including: a plurality of locking pins each adapted for insertion in one of said support legs to lock said legs in the desired bracing position to support said loading apparatus during loading and unloading operations.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
The structure of claim 3, wherein said stabilizing support means comprises: A plurality of axles on which the apparatus is moved to new locations, said axles mounted on said transporting trailer frame means to prevent pivoting movement of said trailer frame means during loading and unloading operations and during adjustment of the elevation of said chute means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said conveyor belt means further includes: a woven wire conveyor belt permitting the poultry being loaded to grasp the belt with their feet and obtain a stable footing as they are being moved through said chute means thereby reducing the likelihood of injury to the poultry during such movement.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
69 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said conveyor belt means further includes: a woven wire conveyor belt having a plurality of supporting rods passing transversely therethrough for strength and support and permitting the poultry being loaded to grasp the belt with their feet and obtain a stable footing as they are being moved through said chute means thereby reducing the likelihood of injury to the poultry during such movement.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
53 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said conveyor belt means includes: conveyor belt operation control means mounted adjacent the exit of said chute means to allow the poultry handlers at such exit to control the tension and speed of said conveyor belt means in accordance with loading and unloading requirements of said apparatus.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
76 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said chute means comprises: a. a plurality of side walls extending upwardly from said conveyor belt means and enclosing the sides of such belt means along the length thereof; and b. a roof extending between said side walls and enclosing said conveyor belt along the entire length of said chute thereby preventing the possibility of the poultry becoming entangled in slots or openings in the walls of said chute means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
91 words
In a mobile poultry loading apparatus mounted with a transporting trailer frame means wherein the poultry are moved through a chute along a conveyor belt from an entrance in a poultry lot to an adjustably elevated discharge exit adjacent coops on a vehicle for Shipment, the improvement comprising: a woven wire conveyor belt permitting the poultry being loaded to grasp the belt with their feet and obtain a stable footing as they are being moved through said chute means thereby reducing the likelihood of injury to the poultry during such movement.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
91 words
In a mobile poultry loading apparatus mounted with a transporting trailer frame means wherein the poultry are moved through a chute along a conveyor belt from an entrance in a poultry lot to an adjustably elevated discharge exit adjacent coops on a vehicle for Shipment, the improvement comprising: a woven wire conveyor belt permitting the poultry being loaded to grasp the belt with their feet and obtain a stable footing as they are being moved through said chute means thereby reducing the likelihood of injury to the poultry during such movement.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-11-14 | 1976-05-15 | 1976-11-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-14 | 1980-05-15 | 1980-11-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-14 | 1984-05-15 | 1984-11-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |