US1890778A - Poultry feeder - Google Patents

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Dec. 13, 1932. D. 1.. GERMAN POULTRY FEEDER Filed July 3. 1930 5 Sheets-Sheet 1 j gl 5d fl, i6

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POULTRY FEEDER Filed July 5. 1950 3 Sheets-Sheet 3 Inventor jzlfi rinaii/ A lforneu Patented Dec. 13, 1932 UNITED STATES DELMAR .L. GERMAN, OF GLEN ELDER, KANSAS POULTRY FEEDER Application filed July 3, 1930. Serial No. 465,699.

This invention relates to an improved poultry feeder, which is especially designed for feeding chickens ranging from babyhood to maturity.

Briefly stated, the improved structure is characterized by appropriate supporting means for a horizontal longitudinally elongated trough, and an associated gravitation feed hopper structure.

One feature of novelty is predicated upon the provision of a trough, which is distinguished by the presence of longitudinally spaced transversely disposed divider or partitioning plates, serving to define a plurality of independent cells or compartments to expedite feeding and to prevent undue wastage in windy and stormy weather.

A. further advantage and feature is founded on the provision of adjustable perches, which may be regulated to the desired elevation to facilitate feeding by different sizes of chickens.

An equally important refinement and development is found in the presence in the structure of a gravity feed hopper, which is so associated with the cellular trough as to insure proper levelling and distribution of the feed, the hopper and its roof construction having the additional function of a water shed and protecting housing for the feed.

A still further distinction is embodied in the provision of a horizontal reel, which is disposed above the apex of the hopper to frustrate roosting of chickens thereon, and to minimize the possibility of allowing droppings and dirt to enter and contaminate the feed in the trough.

An added structural difference is predicated upon a flanged feed receiving and delivering trough associated with especially designed longitudinally spaced perpendicular partition members, together with horizontal slide plates for regulating the size of the r opening through which the feed is rendered accessible.

Other features and advantages will become more readily apparent from the following description and drawings:

Figure 1 is a side elevational view of a feeder constructed in accordance with the present inventive conception.

Figure 2 is a central horizontal section through the same, the section being on the line 22 of Fig. 4. I

Figure 3 is a central vertical section through the structure seen in Figure 4.

Figure 4 is a transverse vertical section.

Figure 5 is a view like Figure 4 showin a supporting leg structure attached thereto or elevating the device.

Figure 6 is a fragmentary end elevational view of the structure seen in Figure 5.

Figure 7 is a perspective view of one of the partition plates. 1

' Figure 8 is a fragmentary perspective view of one of the adjusting slides.

In the drawings, the numerals 9 designate vertical end plates with which a roof structure is associated. The roof comprises a sta-' tionary inclined section 10 and a lid or cover section 11. The latter section is h'ingedly mounted as at 12 between a pair of uprights 13 projecting above the apex portion of the roof. Incidently these uprights l3 serve to accommodate a bla dedrotary reel 14.

This sort of a roost construction serves to prevent the roosting of the fowls and there by adds to the sanitary feature of the construction.

The end plates are provided near the bottom with a plurality of pairs of bolt holes 15 to accommodate the bolts 16 for retaining the bracketsl? in place. The brackets constitute supporting e ements for a pair of perch boards 18. These perch boards are located on oppos te sides of the box-like trough 18. The side walls of the trough are formed at their upper ends with intu'rnedguard flanges 19. l

The feed hopper comprises a pair of inwardly and downwardly converging walls 20 and 21 defining a restricted discharge slot 22 which empties centrally into the trough l8 and as will be seen in Figs. 4 and 5, the lower end of the hopper projects slightly into the trough.

The numerals 23 designate a multiplicity of substantially triangular partition plates which have attaching flanges 24 bolted to the respective walls 20 and 21. These partitions are disposed in longitudinally spaced perpendicular relationship and deline individual feeding compartment-s. It will'be observed that the lower end portions of the partitions project slightly into the trough said end portions are in alinement with the lower edges of the hopper walls and the projecting ends are formed with notches 25 which receive the adjacent edge portions of the flanges 19.

These notches also serve to accommodate horizontal slides and adjusting plates 26. These plates have upturned slotted flanges 27 at the opposite ends adjustably bolted to the end walls 9. These plates 26 over-ride the flanges 19 to permit the discharge opening or entrances for the feed box to be adjusted.

The adjustable arrangement of the entrance openings as well as the adjustable positioning of the perches l8 renders the device of diversified and unique form.

Under certain conditions a supporting stand is provided for elevating the structure above the ground. This comprises a plurality of legs 28 secured by bolts 29 in the aforesaid bolt holes 15 as shown in Figures 5 and 6. Attached to these legs are angle irons 30 which project outwardly a distance sufiicient to support the perch board 31. The numerals 32 merely designate braces.

This arrangement provides a cellular form of feed trough, and provides the desired capacity and feeding space for a multiplicity of chickens.

With an arrangement of the type specified, it is obvious that the feed is delivered from the hopper, under the action of gravity, and

is separated into the individual cells or pockets of the divided trough. Thus, undue wastage, by overflowing, is avoided. The rotary reel prevents roosting on top of the structure, and thereby eliminates dropping from entering and contaminating the feed in the trough.

The inclined sections of the roof of the hopper, facilitate shedding of rain and droppings. The size of the hopper is proportionate to the width of the trough, to permit the hopper to have the additional function of a protecting housing for the feed in the hopper. Thus the device is equally adapted for outdoor use, without undue interference by inclement weather.

It is thought that persons skilled in the art to which the invention relates will be able to obtain a clear understanding of the invention after considering the description in connection with the drawings. Therefore, a more lengthly description is regarded as unnecessary.

Minor changes in shape, size,and rearrangement of details coming within the field of invention claimed may be resorted to in actual practice if desired.

I claim:

1. A poultry feeder of the class described comprising a trough, a hopper having downwardly converging sides, the lower ends of which extend slightly into the trough, spaced partition plates connected to the outer face of each side of the hopper with their lower ends in alinement with the lower edges of the sides of the hopper, a slide member located over each side of the trough and adjustable toward and away from the hopper for regulating the feeding openings of the trough, said partition members having slots in their outer edges adjacent their lower ends for receiving the sliding members. i

2. A poultry feeder of the class described comprising a trough, a hopper having downwardly converging sides, the lower ends of which extend slightly into the trough, spaced partition plates connected to the outer face of each side of the hopper with their lower ends in alinement with the lower edges of the sides of the hopper, a slide member located over each side of the trough and adjustable toward and away from the hopper for regulating the feeding openings of the trough, said partition members having slots in their outer edges adj acent their lower ends for receiving the sliding members, and a vertically adjustable perch at each side of the trough.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

DELMAR L. GERMAN.

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