Autonomous system for evenly dispensing livestock feed
US12342797B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K5/0208
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
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.
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