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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 18, 1990
Filed:
Apr. 20, 1989
Logan C Langballe, Winnetka, IL (US);
Bernhard Koszewa, Menomonee Falls, WI (US);
Steen Blicher, Faaborg, DK;
Biomat Feeding Systems, Inc., Evanston, IL (US);
Abstract
Apparatus is disclosed for feeding animals in at least two stages of development. The apparatus includes animal feeding places arranged in two adjacent, opposing rows which physically isolate one group of animals from a second group of animals. The two rows can be controlled and operated independently of each other, to provide different predetermined amounts of dry feed and water to the feeding places in each of the two rows. A feed supply duct is provided above each of the feeding places. The lower outlet ends of the feed supply ducts have a square cross-sectional area for more efficient delivery of dry feed to the feeding places. Feed is measured and discharged into each of the feeding places in a row by a movable feed pushing plate which pushes a predetermined amount of feed into the feeding places from beneath the lower outlets of the ducts in that row. The feed pushing plate is moved by a cylinder which is vertically oriented to conserve space within the apparatus, and is coupled by a lever which provides relatively high leverage, for greater reliability. Water is provided to the animals through main water pipes which can be adjusted to compensate for irregularities in the floor or other surface on which the apparatus is installed.