TIMED ANIMAL FEEDER

A timed animal feeder which is responsive to sunrise and sunset to trigger the distribution of animal feed. In one embodiment, the feed bin has an open hole at its bottom which accumulates a predetermined charge of feed on a trough. When the sensor notes sunrise or sunset, the trough is tipped and a...

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Main Author ARTHUR P. RUTH
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 25.07.1972
Edition1
Subjects
AGRICULTURE
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
CARE OF BIRDS, FISHES, INSECTS
FISHING
FORESTRY
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HUNTING
NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
TRAPPING
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Summary:A timed animal feeder which is responsive to sunrise and sunset to trigger the distribution of animal feed. In one embodiment, the feed bin has an open hole at its bottom which accumulates a predetermined charge of feed on a trough. When the sensor notes sunrise or sunset, the trough is tipped and aligned with a chute extending out of the equipment for dumping the animal feed. The trough is then rocked back to its original position and another charge or accumulation of animal feed on the trough is collected for the next feeding. If water is required for the feed, a water dispenser is operated simultaneously. In another embodiment, occurrence of sunrise or sunset triggers into operation a motor rotated slinger which is positioned beneath the feed bin having a hole at its bottom. A charge of animal feed is accumulated on the slinger and when the motor is driven, the food is slung out of the equipment. The end of rotation permits an accumulation of an additional charge of animal feed on the slinger.
Bibliography:Application Number: USD3678902