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Conveyor and trough feeder for poultry and the like
Assignee: CTB Inc
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Filing: 1972-08-29
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1992-08-29
Abstract
Abstract A novel poultry feeding trough and channel feed conveyor is described. The conveyor channel is provided with two series of circumferentially offset dispensing slots arrayed in a herringbone pattern to encourage equalized feed distribution along the trough length. Equalized feed distribution is further encouraged by orienting the conveyor channel in a diagonal position relative to the trough bottom. To move the feed along the channel conveyor, an auger having a series of spiral flights is included, the flights being formed with either a right hand or a left hand spiral. The elongate edges of the first series of the dispensing holes are oriented substantially parallel to the auger flights, if the auger flights have a right hand spiral. The elongate edges of the second series of holes are oriented parallel to the auger flights, if a left hand spiral auger is used.
Inventors
- 👤 R Murto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
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2026-11-04 18:46
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K39/00; A01K39/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A device for feeding poultry and the like including an elongated trough having a side wall for disposition adjacent poultry stations, a bottom for collecting and supporting feed, and an open top providing access to the supported feed by the poultry, a channel conveyor for transporting and distributing feed equally along the length of the trough, said channel conveyor comprising a channel member having formed therein a plurality of elongated feed dispensing slots for dispensing feed from the channel member to the trough, an auger including a plurality of interconnected spiral flights rotatably disposed within the channel member for urging the feed along the channel member, and rigid connecting means affixing the channel member to the trough at a location above the trough bottom, said rigid connecting means including adjustable means to permit one end of the channel member to be affixed to said trough at a position relatively higher above the trough bottom than the opposite end, thereby mounting the channel member to the trough in a relatively diagonal orientation and encouraging an equalized flow of feed into the trough along the length of the channel conveyor.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
188 words
A device for feeding poultry and the like including an elongated trough having a side wall for disposition adjacent poultry stations, a bottom for collecting and supporting feed, and an open top providing access to the supported feed by the poultry, a channel conveyor for transporting and distributing feed equally along the length of the trough, said channel conveyor comprising a channel member having formed therein a plurality of elongated feed dispensing slots for dispensing feed from the channel member to the trough, an auger including a plurality of interconnected spiral flights rotatably disposed within the channel member for urging the feed along the channel member, and rigid connecting means affixing the channel member to the trough at a location above the trough bottom, said rigid connecting means including adjustable means to permit one end of the channel member to be affixed to said trough at a position relatively higher above the trough bottom than the opposite end, thereby mounting the channel member to the trough in a relatively diagonal orientation and encouraging an equalized flow of feed into the trough along the length of the channel conveyor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said trough comprises individual trough sections, and a connector clip is provided for joining adjacent trough sections, said clip conforming to the periphery of the trough sections and having reverse-turned edges engaging corresponding edges of the trough sections, and further having means for spacing apart the adjacent trough sections at a pre-determined distance.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
103 words
A device according to claim 1 including bracket means for connecting said channel conveyor to said trough, and clip means for positioning the bracket means and the carried channel conveyor in any one of a number of predetermined positions relative to the trough bottom, the clip and bracket means permitting one end of thE conveyor to be supported in an elevated position and the other end in a low position relative to the trough bottom, thereby encouraging the equal flow of feed along the length of the channel conveyor and consequently encouraging relatively equalized flow of feed from the conveyor to the trough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
102 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said feed dispensing slots are formed in two alternating series, the first series formed with the parallel elongate edges thereof disposed at a first angle to a reference plane passing perpendicularly through the channel member axis, and the second series of slots formed with the elongate edges disposed at a second angle to said reference plane, said second angle being of substantially equal extent and opposite orientation relative to said first angle, thereby providing said channel member with slots arrayed in a herringbone pattern and encouraging equalized feed distribution along the length of the trough.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A device according to claim 4 wherein the elongate edges of one series of said slots is oriented substantially parallel to the flights of said auger member, and wherein said auger member is formed with either a right hand or a left hand spiral.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
182 words
The combination of an elongated trough for feeding poultry and the like and a diagonally disposed channel conveyor for transporting and distributing feed equally along the length of the trough, the trough having a side wall for disposition adjacent poultry stations, a bottom for collecting and supporting feed, and an open top providing access to the supported feed by the poultry, the channel conveyor comprising a channel member having formed therein a plurality of elongated feed dispensing slots for dispensing feed from the channel member to the trough, an auger including a plurality of interconnected spiral flights rotatably disposed within the channel member for urging the feed along the channel member, and means fixedly connecting the channel member to the trough side at a location above the trough bottom, said connecting means including adjustable means carrying one end of the channel member relatively higher above the trough bottom than the opposite end, thereby mounting the channel member to the trough in a relatively diagonal orientation and encouraging an equalized flow of feed into the trough along the length of the channel conveyor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
182 words
The combination of an elongated trough for feeding poultry and the like and a diagonally disposed channel conveyor for transporting and distributing feed equally along the length of the trough, the trough having a side wall for disposition adjacent poultry stations, a bottom for collecting and supporting feed, and an open top providing access to the supported feed by the poultry, the channel conveyor comprising a channel member having formed therein a plurality of elongated feed dispensing slots for dispensing feed from the channel member to the trough, an auger including a plurality of interconnected spiral flights rotatably disposed within the channel member for urging the feed along the channel member, and means fixedly connecting the channel member to the trough side at a location above the trough bottom, said connecting means including adjustable means carrying one end of the channel member relatively higher above the trough bottom than the opposite end, thereby mounting the channel member to the trough in a relatively diagonal orientation and encouraging an equalized flow of feed into the trough along the length of the channel conveyor.
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) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |