Abstract

An autonomous feed delivery system for evenly dispensing a specified amount of feed into a specified distance such as a feed bunk. This results in a concisely controlled rate of discharge per linear distance which is critical to achieving an even and accurate delivery of the specified amount of feed into the feed bunk. Features can include using a georeferenced map of feed bunks to identify correct feed rations to the correct bunks based on a prescription for each bunk, and preventing feed dispensing outside of bunk locations, load sense hydraulic control to provide hydraulic power to dispensing independent of vehicle engine rpm, and interruption of bulk feed supply to the dispensing sub-system if indications of overload are sensed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01K 5/02 - Automatic devices

Abstract

An autonomous feed delivery system for evenly dispensing a specified amount of feed into a specified distance such as a feed bunk. This results in a concisely controlled rate of discharge per linear distance which is critical to achieving an even and accurate delivery of the specified amount of feed into the feed bunk. Features can include using a georeferenced map of feed bunks to identify correct feed rations to the correct bunks based on a prescription for each bunk, and preventing feed dispensing outside of bunk locations, load sense hydraulic control to provide hydraulic power to dispensing independent of vehicle engine rpm, and interruption of bulk feed supply to the dispensing sub-system if indications of overload are sensed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01K 5/02 - Automatic devices
• B60P 1/36 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading using endless chains or belts thereon
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

An autonomous feed delivery system for evenly dispensing a specified amount of feed into a specified distance such as a feed bunk. This results in a concisely controlled rate of discharge per linear distance which is critical to achieving an even and accurate delivery of the specified amount of feed into the feed bunk. Features can include using a georeferenced map of feed bunks to identify correct feed rations to the correct bunks based on a prescription for each bunk, and preventing feed dispensing outside of bunk locations, load sense hydraulic control to provide hydraulic power to dispensing independent of vehicle engine rpm, and interruption of bulk feed supply to the dispensing sub-system if indications of overload are sensed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01K 5/02 - Automatic devices

Goods & Services

(1) Agricultural machines, namely, motorized-vehicle-based automated and semi-automated livestock feed dispensers for livestock feeding trucks and systems; automated feed delivery vehicles

Goods & Services

Feed mixers, compost mixers, industrial feed mixers, manure spreaders and feed delivery boxes

Goods & Services

Feed mixers

Abstract

ABSTRACT An agricultural mixer includes a hydraulic drive system. The mixer includes an automatic jam-resolving feature, whereby if an auger becomes jammed, the drive system will cause the auger to rotate in a reverse direction for a period of time to resolve the jam. The hydraulic drive system will maintain a speed of rotation of the auger at a relatively constant rate during mixing while choosing an efficient displacement setting for the hydraulic motor. The auger is maintained at a constant speed during a discharge mode by maintaining the motor in a maximum displacement setting. A clean-out mode is provided wherein the auger is rotated at a maximum speed to aid in cleaning out the last remaining feed mixture in the mixer.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01K 5/00 - Feeding devices for stock or game

Abstract

ABSTRACT An agricultural mixer includes a hydraulic drive system. The mixer includes an automatic jam-resolving feature, whereby if an auger becomes jammed, the drive system will cause the auger to rotate in a reverse direction for a period of time to resolve the jam. The hydraulic drive system will maintain a speed of rotation of the auger at a relatively constant rate during mixing while choosing an efficient displacement setting for the hydraulic motor. The auger is maintained at a constant speed during a discharge mode by maintaining the motor in a maximum displacement setting. A clean-out mode is provided wherein the auger is rotated at a maximum speed to aid in cleaning out the last remaining feed mixture in the mixer.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01K 5/00 - Feeding devices for stock or game
• B01F 7/24 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders with stirrers rotating about a vertical axis with helices

Abstract

The invention relates to a mixer that includes at least one multi-flighted auger for mixing together materials, especially livestock feed. The multi-flighted auger rotates about a generally vertical axis. The flights include a kicker knife at the bottom and chopper knives around their periphery. The upper surface of the flights may be perpendicular to a shaft about which the auger rotates, or may be concave or slanted generally upwardly to encourage the material being mixed to remain in contact with the auger.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01F 7/24 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders with stirrers rotating about a vertical axis with helices
• B02C 19/22 - Crushing mills with screw-shaped crushing means
• A23N 17/00 - Apparatus specially adapted for preparing animal feeding-stuffs

Abstract

An animal feed mixer includes a housing forming first and second chambers. An upper auger and a lower auger are mounted in one of the chambers and a rotor is mounted in the other of the chambers. The rotor includes a plurality of arm assemblies that are staggered with respect to one another, that overlap one another in length, and that have paddles affixed to the outer ends of radially extending arms.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01F 7/04 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders with stirrers rotating about a horizontal or inclined axis with paddles or arms
• B01F 7/08 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders with stirrers rotating about a horizontal or inclined axis with helices

Abstract

A mixer includes a housing having one or more augers therein. The augers are turned so that they lift the material being mixed upwardly. Fixed on the side walls, which include baffles, are one or more deflectors which impart a downward motion on the mixture being mixed so that the mixture is tumbled upwardly by the augers and downwardly by the deflectors.

Abstract

An animal feed mixer (10) includes a housing(12) forming first (24) and. second c (26) hambers. An upper auger (42) and a lower auger (44) are mounted in one of the chambers and a rotor (46) is mounted in the other of the chambers. The rotor includes a plurality of arm assemblies (70) that are staggered with respect to one another, that overlap one another in length, and that have paddles (80) affixed to the outer ends of radially extending arms (74).

IPC Classes  ?

• B01F 7/00 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders
• B01F 7/08 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders with stirrers rotating about a horizontal or inclined axis with helices
• B01F 13/00 - Other mixers; Mixing plant, including combinations of dissimilar mixers
• B01F 7/04 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders with stirrers rotating about a horizontal or inclined axis with paddles or arms
• A01K 5/00 - Feeding devices for stock or game

Abstract

An animal feed mixer (10) includes a housing(12) forming first (24) and. second c (26) hambers. An upper auger (42) and a lower auger (44) are mounted in one of the chambers and a rotor (46) is mounted in the other of the chambers. The rotor includes a plurality of arm assemblies (70) that are staggered with respect to one another, that overlap one another in length, and that have paddles (80) affixed to the outer ends of radially extending arms (74).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01K 5/00 - Feeding devices for stock or game

Abstract

An animal feed mixer includes a housing forming first and second chambers. An upper auger and a lower auger are mounted in one of the chambers and a rotor is mounted in the other of the chambers. The rotor includes a plurality of arm assemblies that are staggered with respect to one another, that overlap one another in length, and that have paddles affixed to the outer ends of radially extending arms.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01F 7/04 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders with stirrers rotating about a horizontal or inclined axis with paddles or arms
• B01F 7/08 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders with stirrers rotating about a horizontal or inclined axis with helices

Abstract

A material spreader includes a belt/chain assembly. The belt is mounted within the chamber of the material spreader and the chain remains out of contact with the material during the operation of the device. A sliding barrier is mounted at the rear of the belt, and moves from a forward position adjacent the front of the spreader to a rear position adjacent the rear of the spreader. One form of the hydraulic system utilizes a sensor for built up pressure within independently driven augers. In response to this pressure build up the sliding barrier speed is reduced.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01C 15/00 - Fertiliser distributors

Goods & Services

Mechanical manure and compost spreader

Abstract

A material spreader includes a belt/chain assembly. The belt is mounted within the chamber of the material spreader and the chain remains out of contact with the material during the operation of the device. A sliding barrier is mounted at the rear of the belt, and moves from a forward position adjacent the front of the spreader to a rear position adjacent the rear of the spreader.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01C 17/00 - Fertilisers or seeders with centrifugal wheels

Abstract

A material spreader (10) includes a belt/chain assembly (28). The belt (30) is mounted within the material spreader and the chain (32) remains out of contact with the material (54) during the operation of the device. A sliding barrier (38) is mounted at the rear of the belt, and moves from a forward position adjacent the front of the spreader to a rear position adjacent the rear of the spreader.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01C 21/00 - Methods of fertilising
• A01C 3/06 - Manure distributors, e.g. dung distributors
• A01C 15/12 - Fertiliser distributors with movable parts of the receptacle
• A01C 17/00 - Fertilisers or seeders with centrifugal wheels
• A01C 23/00 - Distributing devices specially adapted for liquid manure or other fertilising liquid, including ammonia, e.g. transport tanks or sprinkling wagons
• B05C 19/00 - Apparatus specially adapted for applying particulate materials to surfaces

Goods & Services

(1) Feed mixers.

Goods & Services

FEED MIXER