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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 28, 2017
Filed:
Sep. 26, 2014
Lubing Systems, L.p., Cleveland, TN (US);
Charles Willis, Cleveland, TN (US);
Shawn Willis, Cleveland, TN (US);
Dustin Hicks, Georgetown, TN (US);
Chris Hawk, Chattanooga, TN (US);
Lubing Systems, L.P., Cleveland, TN (US);
Abstract
An electrically-controlled water pressure regulator for use with a poultry watering system receives potable water at a first high pressure level and reduces the water pressure level of the water provided to watering valves that dispense water to the flock within a poultry house. A variable control valve uses a needle-shaped cone to engage a round port inside the housing of the regulator. A stepper motor controls the liner movement of the control valve in incremental microsteps to adjust the water pressure level provided to the flock. A feedback component enables the variable control valve to maintain the water pressure level at a desired set point for the flock. The desired set point for the flock is controlled or automated to match the growth of the flock over their growth cycle. An electrical controller and suitable cabling enable multiple regulators to be controlled efficiently and cost-effectively.