CZ31736U1 - A device for collecting horse manure - Google Patents

Description

Technical field

The technical solution relates to the design of a device for collecting horse droppings, which collects horse droppings by pulling behind the vehicle. When towing, the machine follows the terrain profile and follows the towing vehicle steadily. In conjunction with a sufficiently fast towing vehicle - such as a quad - it allows maintenance of large pastures.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The principle of collecting horse droppings into various equipment drawn by vehicles is already known. These devices often operate under ideal conditions on a flat grassy or sandy surface, and their efficiency is significantly reduced on uneven grassland. If towing at higher speeds does not follow the route of the towing vehicle, the grazing cleaning efficiency is further impaired.

Furthermore, pasture-cleaning machines are known which are towed, for example, by tractors and have a self-propelled pick-up mechanism. Using the principle of rotating brushes or vacuum cleaning, they allow the collection of droppings even in more difficult terrain. However, these devices are limited by the collection rate.

An alternative to cleaning is to divide the pastures into more parts and expel the droppings through the gates. However, this means a de facto limitation of the usable area for horses and is not appropriate in terms of parasite elimination.

Cleaning of pastures is often further ensured by hand-picking with forks into wheels or trolleys.

The essence of the technical solution

These shortcomings seek to minimize the collecting device of this design. The robust construction of the frame construction, which is based on shaped square profiles, allows stable movement and tracing of the towing vehicle's tracks at higher speeds. Using the lifting mechanism and support wheels, the height of the picking blade can be adjusted to an optimum height above the ground and the dropping height of the droppings can be adapted to the grassland. When cleaning the grazing, the device is slightly raised and stabilized at the front by the wheels and slides at the rear along longitudinal square profiles, which help to stabilize the ride. The design of the collecting device also enables reversing, which can be used, for example, when driving into the manure.

Two joints of the drawbar enable copying of terrain unevenness in the longitudinal direction. Holes are available at different heights for attaching the tow bar to the pantograph to provide the required tow bar angle when towing.

Function of the device according to the technical solution:

The equipment for collecting horse droppings is connected to the vehicle by means of a hinge, usually to a quad or tractor. The trailed frame structure of the device by means of a transversely formed shaped knife picks up horse droppings, which is lifted by the dynamics of the device and falls or moves into the collecting part of the device. After filling, the droppings are manually ejected by a pitchfork to the manure. In the automated collector design, the droppings are tipped by the discharge mechanisms after the droppings are filled.

For the transport of the equipment, the connection of the tow bar with the frame can be reinforced by means of a connecting tube with a detent

- 1 GB 31736 U1 with lock. Subsequently, the wheels can be pulled under the machine by the lifting mechanism and the entire machine is lifted to the transport position.

Clarification of drawings

The technical solution is explained in more detail using the attached drawings, where it is shown on:

fig. 1 - overall view of the device fig. 2 - detailed side sectional view of the scoop knife fig. 3 - view of the device from below fig. 4 - general view of the device with automatic tilting.

Example of technical solution implementation

The horse droppings collection device 7 according to the present invention consists of a frame structure 2 with sidewalls and bottoms 9, which together form a scoop space (see Fig. 1). The scooping knife 3 is fastened to the front crossbeam 7 by means of screws, its shape and angle ensure sufficient dynamic impact for the mass to be picked up as the device moves. By means of the lifting mechanisms 4 and 4 ', the support wheels 5 and 5' can be extended to adjust the level of the scooping knife 3 to the required height. The connection to the towing vehicle is provided by a towing rod 6, which is fitted with a trailer joint 8 at the front.

Industrial applicability

The device for collecting horse droppings according to this technical solution will find application on medium and larger horse farms, where horses are kept in outdoor pens and their owners prefer cleaning of grazing in order to reduce veterinary risks, especially to reduce the occurrence of parasites.

PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

Claims (4)

A device (1) for collecting horse droppings, comprising a frame structure (2), a scoop knife (3), lifting mechanisms (4), (4 ') with support wheels (5), (5') and a drawbar ( 6), characterized in that the side parts of the frame structure (2) are formed by longitudinal square profiles which are arched in the rear part and are joined together in the upper front part, the lower part being interconnected by a front cross member (7) on which is mounted an adjustable shaped scooping knife (3), wherein the entire frame structure (2) with the scooping knife (3) is height adjustable in the front by means of lifting mechanisms (4) and (4 ') with support wheels (5) and (5 '). Collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that the bottom of the collecting device (9) is tiltable and is equipped with electro-mechanical actuators. Collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that the bottom of the collecting device (9) is tilting and is fitted with hydraulic cylinders. -2GB 31736 U1 A pick-up device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the tow bar (6) is provided in the front part with an adapter with an opening for connection to the towing vehicle by means of a pin.