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Apparatus for raising small animals

US4840142A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateOct 20, 1987
Grant dateJun 20, 1989
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K1/031
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus having a plurality of rack members provided within a plurality of longitudinally spaced frames, a plurality of cages suspended from the rack members, and a plurality of dung and food conveyor belts. The frame comprise stands spaced along the longitudinal direction of the apparatus, a post mounted on each of the stands at a central portion with respect to the lateral direction of the apparatus, and cantilevered brackets secured to each post so as to project in laterally opposite directions. The rack members are secured to the cantilevered brackets so as to form a plurality of racks.

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