FR3003433A1 - A LIVESTOCK INSTALLATION COMPRISING A BUILDING EQUIPPED WITH AUGUSTS AND A MOBILE UNIT FOR FILLING AUGES SUSPENDED AT A RAIL - Google Patents

Abstract

The plant (5) for rearing animals comprises: - a livestock building (5a) whose rectangular footprint is rectangular, said building (5a) being provided with two longitudinal parallel wall sections in one at least one of which is formed at least one access opening and two transverse parallel wall sections, perpendicular to the longitudinal wall sections, - troughs (3), arranged in parallel rows in the building, - a mobile unit (1) filling the troughs (3) in food, suspended on a horizontal rail (50) mounted in fixing in the building (5a) away from the ground. This installation is remarkable in that the rows formed by the troughs (3) are perpendicular to the longitudinal wall sections of the building (5a).

Description

LIVESTOCK INSTALLATION Technical area. The present invention relates to a breeding facility for livestock or livestock comprising a livestock building equipped with feeding troughs arranged in parallel rows in said building and a distribution unit of agricultural products and others to breeding purposes, this unit being mounted movably on a guide rail of the installation. Agricultural product means any food product used for animal feeding, as well as any product and by-product of agricultural origin that can be used for the comfort and well-being of animals, including litter products such as straws, chips of wood, sawdust, and others. State of the art Known to the state of the art facilities for breeding palmipeds or other poultry. Typically, these facilities include a rectangular building comprising two longitudinal wall sections and two transverse wall sections. The troughs, of great length, are arranged in the building parallel to the longitudinal walls. They form regularly spaced parallel rows. The access openings to the building are formed in the longitudinal sections. The animals can be raised in the open air and can be taken to the livestock building for feeding. The longitudinal arrangement of the troughs in the building facilitates the filling of the latter, but in corollary, this provision is likely to form frontal obstacles facing the openings of the building, opposing the easy movement of animals in the building and a easy and fast distribution of animals around the troughs. In addition, the troughs, in groups of two, are usually mounted on a supporting structure, elevating, can occupy a high position for filling the troughs and a lowered position at the height of the animals. Given the weight of the troughs and the weight of the food they must receive, the components of the carrier structure must be dimensioned accordingly. In addition, intermediate or reinforcing structures must be used to oppose the deflection of the troughs if they are of consistent length. The weight of these various structures and often carried on the frame of the building which must then be dimensioned accordingly. The subsequent addition of a row of trough can also be problematic because of the need for reinforcement of the support structure leading to an increase in the load that must support the frame. This disadvantage is partly solved when the load can be supported directly by the walls of the building but such a provision is sometimes impossible to implement. The rows of trough are formed by butting trough section, which can be long to achieve and tedious. Presentation of the invention.

The present invention aims to overcome the disadvantages mentioned above. For this purpose the plant according to the invention for breeding animals, comprising: - a breeding building whose footprint is rectangular, said building 15 being provided with two walls, parallel, longitudinal in the at least one of which is formed at least one access opening and two transverse parallel wall sections, perpendicular to the longitudinal wall sections, - troughs, arranged in parallel rows in the building, - a mobile trolley filling unit In food, suspended from a horizontal rail 20 mounted fixing in the building away from the ground, is essentially characterized in that the rows that form the troughs are perpendicular to the longitudinal wall sections of the building. Such an arrangement facilitates the introduction of animals into the building and their rapid and homogeneous distribution around the troughs. Furthermore, such an arrangement allows a significant increase in the total length of trough and consequently to increase the volume of the livestock that can be fed. In addition the length of the troughs is smaller so that the latter can then be self-supporting. Thus the load bearing structures can be greatly reduced, which leads to a significant reduction in the cost of the installation. In addition each trough can now be manufactured in one piece by rotational molding while the previous troughs are manufactured by butting trough sections. There is therefore no need for an intermediate structure to support them, each trough can now rest directly by its ends on the supporting structure. According to another characteristic of the invention, the mobile unit for the distribution of agricultural products intended to equip a breeding facility and intended to be suspended in suspension on a rail, comprises a storage tank for the products to be dispensed and a distributor. of these products, comprising a product loading opening in communication relation with the internal volume of the vessel and a product dispensing opening, said dispenser comprising a tubular dispenser body receiving means for transferring products from the opening loading to the delivery opening. According to another characteristic of the invention: the tubular distributor body of the mobile distribution unit is provided with two longitudinal chambers in communication relation with each other, one of which is directly in communication relation with the the loading opening and the other directly in relation to the dispensing aperture, the oblong delivery opening extends from one end to the other, the transfer means comprises a loading member and motorized, continuously operating distribution device, mounted in the first chamber, and an intermittently discontinuous operating lock member provided with at least one transport cell capable of alternately occupying a loading position in which it is isolated from the delivery opening and is communication relation with the first chamber to be loaded into product by the loading member, and unloading position according to it is isolated from the first chamber and is in communication relation with the unloading opening. According to another characteristic of the invention, the loading opening of the tubular body is formed equidistant from the two ends of said body. In this way the dispenser, considering the vertical axis of symmetry of the vessel extends on both sides of the latter. But alternatively, according to another characteristic of the invention, the distributor is wholly or mainly laterally offset relative to said axis.

According to another characteristic of the invention, the lock member of the mobile loading unit, is formed of a motorized rotor rotatably mounted in bearings of the chamber and at least two rectangular radial blades, fixed , to said rotor and extending along the length of the rotor, said blades defining two diametrically opposite loading cells. According to another characteristic of the invention, the loading member of the mobile loading unit is formed of two axially aligned, motorized, Archimedean screws, coupled to each other, one of which presents a step to right and the other a step to the left.

Alternatively, according to another characteristic of the invention, the loading and distribution member of the mobile loading unit is formed of an endless belt, motorized, with cells. According to another characteristic of the invention, the tank of the distribution unit is supported by a suspension bar to the guide rail, the suspension bar being equipped with rollers by which it rests on the guide rail, one of these rollers being coupled to a motor member. According to another characteristic of the invention, strain gauges are interposed between the tank and the suspension bow, these strain gauges being electrically connected to a control and control unit. Such an arrangement allows the weighing of the contents of the tank. According to another characteristic, the dispenser is fixed rigidly to the tank and the tank is pivotally mounted about a vertical axis in a support structure comprising the suspension bar and a horizontal guide ring, this vertical axis coinciding with the vertical axis of symmetry of the tank. According to another characteristic of the invention, the tank of the dispensing unit is provided with two lifting arms attached to a lifting structure and each trough is provided with two lifting hooks designed to be caught by the lifting arms. This arrangement makes it possible to weigh the troughs, unitarily with their contents. This arrangement also makes it possible to detect by successive weighings at regular intervals a rate of consumption of the products.

According to another characteristic of the invention, the troughs in groups are based on a support structure, elevating carried by slings integral with a hoist, said structure being movable in height between an upper filling position of the troughs and a lower position ground support.

According to another characteristic of the invention, the slings is associated with a strain gauge electrically connected to the control and control unit. It is thus possible to measure the weight of the food present in the trough before bringing the latter back to the ground. It now becomes possible, by periodically raising the troughs above the ground to weigh them to determine the weight of the food still present in the troughs. By this means is determined a food consumption rate representative of the degree of satiety of the animals. A rapid rate of consumption will be significant of an incompletely satisfied food requirement, a slow consumption rate will be significant of a high degree of satiety.

Alternatively, the troughs are filled in the low position and each have a removable protective bell carried by a lifting structure, this bell being provided in the upper part with a longitudinal funnel filling opening. This arrangement allows the filling time to isolate the troughs of the animals' appetite. After filling the bells are removed to unmask the troughs. These provisions are used in particular for buildings whose frame is not strong enough to support the weight of filled troughs. According to another characteristic of the invention, the mobile unit of distribution of the installation is provided with a weighing platform, supported by the tank, which can occupy a low weighing position able to receive the animals to be weighed and a position high erasure. The weighing of the animals is carried out by measuring the intensity of the electrical signal delivered by the strain gauges. According to another characteristic of the invention, the weighing platform is carried by slings secured to a hoisting rope wound on the drum of a motorized winch controlled by the control and control unit. According to another characteristic of the invention, the mobile unit comprises a suction means for aspirating, before new distribution, the uneaten products still present in the trough. This prevents any pollution of food products by food residues. According to another characteristic of the invention the suction means comprises a vacuum cleaner whose suction mouth is associated with a suction tube and in the discharge mouth is in communication relation with a storage tank adjacent to the tank storing the food product and carried by said storage tank. The mobile distribution unit may be supplied with electrical energy from suspended electrical cables mounted on follower devices, or from on-board energy sources or even from conductive rails supplied with low voltage direct current for security reasons. Such an arrangement is likely to reduce the weight of the unit. At least one of the two rails may carry the distribution unit. Brief presentation of figures and drawings.

Other objects, advantages and features of the invention will appear on reading the description of a preferred embodiment given by way of non-limiting example with reference to the appended drawings, in which: FIG. 1 is a view schematic plan of an installation according to the invention, - Figure 2 is a perspective view of a dispensing unit according to the invention, - Figure 3 is a schematic sectional view of a dispenser, - the Figure 4 is a sectional view of a trough with protective bell. Best way to realize the invention. In the attached figures is shown an installation according to the invention. This installation 5 comprises: - a livestock building 5a whose rectangular footprint is rectangular, said building being provided with two longitudinal parallel wall sections in at least one of which is formed at least one access opening and two transverse parallel wall sections, perpendicular to the longitudinal wall sections, troughs 3, arranged in parallel rows in the building, a mobile unit 1 for filling troughs 3 in food, suspended on a mounted horizontal rail 50 fixing in building 5a away from the ground.

According to the invention the rows formed by the troughs are perpendicular to the building. Such an arrangement facilitates the distribution of animals around the troughs. The mobile unit 1 for distribution of agricultural products is movable in the building in a direction parallel to the longitudinal sections to be arranged in turn over each trough to fill the latter as a feed. This unit comprises a storage tank 10 to be dispensed and a distributor 11 of these products, comprising a product loading opening 110 in communication relation with the internal volume of the tank 10 and an opening 111 for distributing the products to the area. breeding. Preferably the opening 111 is oblong and its length is substantially equal to that of each trough. In addition the distribution unit is disposed in the room so that the opening 111, by its major axis is parallel to the major axis of each trough. These arrangements allow the uniform filling of each trough and without displacement of the dispensing unit 1. The dispenser of the dispensing unit comprises a tubular body 112 of dispenser in which are formed the loading openings 110 and delivery 111 , this dispenser body receiving means for transferring the products from the loading opening to the delivery opening. The loading aperture 110 is formed equidistant from two ends of the tubular body and the oblongly distributed dispensing aperture 111 extends from one end to the other of the dispenser body.

Preferably, these two cylindrical chambers are parallel to each other and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the distributor body 112. The chamber 112a occupies an upper position, the chamber 112b, a lower position. According to the invention, the tubular valve body 112 is provided with two chambers 112a and 112b, one 112a of which is directly connected with the loading opening 110 and the other 112b is directly in communication relation with the opening of delivery 111, the two chambers being in communication relationship with each other.

The means of transport of the dispenser comprises a loading and distribution member 113, motorized continuous operation mounted in the first chamber 112a and a sluice member 114 intermittently operating with at least one transport cell adapted to occupy alternately a loading position in which it is isolated from the delivery opening 111 and is communication relation with the first chamber 112a to be loaded into product by the loading member 113, and an unloading position in which it is isolated from the first chamber 112a and is in communication relation with the unloading opening 112. The lock member 114 is formed of a motorized rotor 114a rotatably mounted in bearings of the chamber 112b and at least two radial blades 114b, rectangular, fixed to this rotor and extending along the length of the rotor, said blades defining two diametrically opposed loading cells daring. The drive motor of the rotor 114a is attached to the body of the dispenser. According to a first embodiment, the loading member 113 is formed of two axially aligned, motorized, axially aligned Archimedes screws, one of which has a right-hand pitch and the other a one-way step. left.

The driving motor of the two screws of Archimedes will be fixed to the body 112 of distributor. Alternatively the loading and distribution member is formed of a motorized endless carpet with cells. Each cell is loaded with products and transports these products to the lock.

Thanks to these provisions the section of the flow delivered by the distributor is able to cover a great length. As regards the distribution of food products to a feeding trough, filling of the latter will be carried out without displacement of the distribution unit.

As regards the distribution of litter products to a breeding premises, the distribution will be carried out with displacement of the distribution unit in a direction perpendicular to the major axis of the flow section in order to form litter deposits, in band form.

Preferably, the tank 10 of the mobile distribution unit is supported by a suspension bar 104 to the guide rail 50, the suspension bar being equipped with rollers 105 by which it rests on the guide rail 50, one of these rollers being coupled to a motor member.

Advantageously, strain gauges are interposed between the tank and the hanger bar 104. Still according to the preferred embodiment, the tank 10 is provided with a weighing platform, supported by the tank, which can occupy a low weighing position. able to receive the animals to be weighed and a high position of erasure.

Advantageously, this weighing platform is carried by slings secured to a hoisting rope wound on the drum of a motorized winch controlled by the control and control unit. Still according to a preferred embodiment, the mobile unit 1 is equipped with suction means for sucking, before re-dispensing, the non-consumed products still present in the trough. This suction means comprises an aspirator whose suction mouth is associated with a suction tube and in the discharge mouth is in communication relation with a storage tank adjacent to the storage tank of the food product and carried by the said storage tank.

Advantageously, the tank 10 of the distribution unit 1 is provided with two lifting arms 101 attached to a lifting structure and each trough 3 is provided with two lifting hooks designed to be caught by the lifting arms. Still according to the preferred embodiment, the troughs 3, in groups are based on a support structure, elevating carried by slings integral with a lifting winch, said structure being movable in height between an upper filling position of the troughs and a lower position of support to the ground. In preference to the slings is associated a strain gauge. According to the previous provision the troughs are raised above the ground to be filled.

In the case where the weight of the troughs can not be supported by the frame of the building, each trough is filled to the ground and is provided with a removable protective hood 30, carried by a lifting structure, this bell being provided with upper part of a longitudinal filling opening, forming a funnel. Finally, the installation and the distribution unit are associated with a control and control unit to which are electrically connected the motors and gauges of the distribution unit, as well as the motors and gauges of the installation. This control and control unit is able to control these different engines. It goes without saying that the present invention can receive any modifications and variations of the field of technical equivalents without departing from the scope of this patent as defined by the claims below.

Claims (9)

CLAIMS1 / Installation (5) for rearing animals comprising: - a livestock building (5a) whose rectangular footprint is rectangular, said building (5a) being provided with two longitudinal parallel wall sections in one at least one of which is formed at least one access opening and two transverse parallel wall sections, perpendicular to the longitudinal wall sections, - troughs (3), arranged in parallel rows in the building, - a mobile unit (1) filling of the troughs (3) in food, suspended on a horizontal rail (50) mounted in fixing in the building (5a) at a distance from the ground, characterized in that the rows formed by the troughs (3) are perpendicular to the sections of longitudinal wall of the building (5a). 2 / livestock facility (5) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the mobile unit (1) filling comprises a storage tank (10) of the products to be dispensed and a distributor (11) of these products, comprising a loading opening (110) produces in communication relation with the internal volume of the vessel (10) and a dispensing opening (111) of the products, said dispenser (11) comprising a tubular body (112) of dispenser receiving a means for transferring the products from the loading opening (110) to the dispensing opening (111). 3 / livestock facility (5) according to the preceding claim characterized in that: - the tubular body (112) of distributor is provided with two longitudinal chambers (112a, 112b) in communication relationship with each other of which One (112a) is directly in communication relation with the loading opening (110) and the other (112b) directly in relation to the dispensing opening (111), - the loading opening (110) of the tubular body (112) is formed equidistant from both ends and the oblongly extending dispensing aperture (111) extends from one end to the other, the transfer means comprises a loading member and distributor (113), motorized, continuously operating, mounted in the first chamber (112a) and an intermittently intermittent discontinuous lock member (114) provided with at least one transport cell adapted to alternately occupy a loading position according to which she is isolated from e the delivery opening (111) and is communication relation with the first chamber (112a) to be loaded into product by the loading member (113), and an unloading position in which it is isolated from the first chamber (112a) and is in communication relation with the dispensing aperture (111). 4 / livestock facility (5) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the lock member (114) is formed of a motorized rotor (114a) rotatably mounted in bearings of the chamber (112b) and at least two rectangular radial blades (114b) fixed to said rotor (114a) and extending along the length of the rotor, said blades (114a) defining two diametrically opposite loading cells. 5 / rearing installation (5) according to claim 3 or claim 4, characterized in that the loading member (113) is formed of two axially aligned motorized Archimedes screws coupled to each other. another, one of which has a step to the right and the other a step to the left. 6 / livestock facility (5) according to claim 3 or claim 4, characterized in that the loading and distributing member (113) is formed of an endless carpet, motorized, cells. 7 / livestock facility (5) according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the vessel (10) is supported by a hoop (104) of suspension to the guide rail (50), the hoop (104) suspension being equipped with rollers (105) by which it rests on the guide rail (50), one of these rollers being coupled to a motor member. 8 / livestock facility (5) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that strain gauges are interposed between the vessel (10) and the suspension arch (104). 9 / livestock facility (5) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the tank (10) of the filler unit (1) is provided with two lifting arms (101) attached to a lifting structure and each trough (3) is provided with two lifting hooks designed to be caught by the lifting arms (101) .10 / Breeding system (5) according to claim 8 or claim 9, characterized in that it is provided with a weighing platform, supported by the tank (10), which can occupy a low weighing position adapted to receive the animals to be weighed and a high position of erasure. 11 / livestock facility (5) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the weighing platform is carried by slings integral with a hoisting rope wound on the drum of a motorized winch controlled by a control unit and control. 12 / livestock facility (5) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mobile filling unit (1) comprises a suction means for sucking, before further distribution, the unused products still present in the trough (3). 13 / livestock facility (5) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the suction means comprises a vacuum cleaner whose suction mouth is associated with a suction tube and in the discharge mouth is in relation to communication with a storage tank adjacent to the storage tank (10) of the food product and carried by said storage tank (10). 14 / livestock facility (5) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the troughs (3) in groups are based on a support structure, elevating carried by slings integral with a hoist winch, said structure being movable in height between an upper filling position of the troughs (3) and a lower position of support to the ground. 15 / livestock facility (5) according to the preceding claim characterized in that the slings is associated with a strain gauge electrically connected to a control unit and control. 16 / livestock facility (5) according to claims 1 to 15, characterized in that each trough (3) is provided with a removable protective bell (30) carried by a lifting structure, this bell being provided in the upper part a longitudinal opening of filling.