Farrowing crate assembly
US4006715A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 1975 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K1/0218
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates generally to animal crate construction such as farrowing crates for a sow and her new born piglets wherein a farrowing crate and a pair of associated side pens in which the piglets are free to move are provided. The farrowing crate includes vertical standards at each corner of the crate having a pair of interchangeable side members slideably received thereover spacing the vertical standards longitudinally and upper and lower bridger flanges carried between the tops and bottoms, respectively, of the standards so as to space the standards and opposed side members laterally. A pair of interchangeable door members are pivotably attached at each upper and lower bridger flange so that the door members can be selectively opened from each side. The interchangeable side members have offset side frame portions so as to vary the width of the crate interior when the side members are carried by the standards in a reverse or interchangeable manner. The side members are adjustable in height so as to permit the piglets to enter the side pens while preventing the sow from so doing. A highly versatile farrowing crate is thus provided which can be utilized in a variety of opera…
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