Method and apparatus for delivering large quantities of feed and the like
US4003339A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 1972 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 1992 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K5/0258
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A high capacity conveyor for delivering relatively large quantities of poultry feed and the like is disclosed, and a method of operating the conveyor is described. A centerless auger having flights of full radial extent is rapidly rotated to move mixed feed particles down a tube. A rolling action is thus imparted to at least some of the feed particles, thereby reducing the power required to drive the auger. Outlet holes are formed in the tube to dispense the feed to the associated flock feeding station; the holes are formed at least in part in the shape of a V-notch, having one edge oriented substantially parallel to the flight of the auger, so that a slice of feed containing the proper proportion of each feed mix component is dispensed with each rotation of the auger.
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