Method for supplying water in the rearing of livestock and device for producing blocks of an aqueous gel
US12329184B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F1/68
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for producing blocks of an aqueous gel, comprising: a step of forming a compound by mixing: i. an aqueous substrate; and ii. the gelling agent, —a step of drawing off the compound; —a step of in-line cooling of the compound so as to bring it below a second temperature at which it gels; —a step of transferring to a distribution line; —a step of cutting the gelled compound into blocks at the outlet of the distribution line; and—a step of distributing the blocks of gel into a farming container immediately after the gel is cut into blocks. Such a method allows blocks of gel to be produced continuously and as required in the context of rearing livestock, in particular rearing insects. The invention also relates to a corresponding device.
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