公开(公告)号：US06446298B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-10

申请号：US09457032

申请日：1999-12-07

Applicant: Vernon R. Berg, Jr. ,  Leon D. Johnson

Inventor： Vernon R. Berg, Jr. ,  Leon D. Johnson

IPC: B65G2504

CPC classification number: A01K1/0132 ,  B65G25/10

Abstract: A scraper for removing debris from the floor of an animal stall includes a central frame member oriented generally parallel to the direction of movement of the scraper assembly and a cross frame member integral with the central frame member, the cross frame member having opposed first and second ends. First and second beams are pivotally supported on the first and second frame member ends and are generally parallel to the cross frame member. First and second scraper blades are pivotally supported, respectively, by the first and second beams, the blades being pivotal from a vertical orientation adapted for scraping a floor surface during advancement of the blade assembly in a first direction and pivotal to elevated, non-scraping orientation for retraction of the assembly in a direction opposite from the scraping direction. Preferably, a pair of end scrapers are supported by the outer ends of each of the two beams and hingedly connected thereto by a vertical hinge. These extension blade end scraper members are, thus, pivotal from an orientation generally parallel to the beams for scraping of a floor surface and pivotal to a second orientation generally perpendicular to the beams for retraction of the scraper device in a non-scraping direction.

Abstract translation: 用于从动物档位的地板上去除碎屑的刮刀包括一个大致平行于刮刀组件的运动方向定向的中心框架件和与该中心框架件一体的十字框架件，该横框架件具有相对的第一和第二 结束。 第一和第二梁被枢转地支撑在第一和第二框架构件端部上，并且大致平行于十字框架构件。 第一和第二刮刀分别由第一和第二梁枢转地支撑，所述叶片从垂直取向枢转，适于在叶片组件沿第一方向前进时刮擦地板表面并且枢转到升高的非刮擦 该组件沿与刮削方向相反的方向缩回。 优选地，一对末端刮刀由两个梁中的每一个的外端支撑并且通过垂直铰链与其铰接连接。 因此，这些延伸叶片末端刮刀构件从大体上平行于梁的取向枢转，用于刮擦地板表面并且枢转到大致垂直于梁的第二取向，用于在非刮削方向上缩回刮刀装置。

公开(公告)号：US5369223A

公开(公告)日：1994-11-29

申请号：US877758

申请日：1992-05-04

Applicant: Vernon R. Berg, Jr. ,  Monte W. Haugland

Inventor： Vernon R. Berg, Jr. ,  Monte W. Haugland

IPC: G01G5/04

CPC classification number: G01G5/04

Abstract: Apparatus for processing materials including a receptacle for containing and processing fluid materials such as animal feed. A frame supports the receptacle on a base surface. A weighing mechanism supports the frame and includes at least one member yieldable proportionally in response to the weight of materials contained in the receptacle. An arm connected to the yieldable member is movable in response to its movement. An enclosed collapsible container or bellows having circumferentially corrugated cylindrically-shaped sidewalls and first and second closed ends has a first end being supported by a fixed support. The second end is aligned with, and movable in response to, movement of the arm. A conduit in fluid flow communication with the interior of the collapsible container is at its other end visually transparent, vertically aligned, open to the atmosphere, and contains a liquid. A visually readable scale is calibrated to produce readings indicative of the weight contained in said receptacle based on the visual height of liquid in the conduit.

Abstract translation: 用于处理材料的装置，包括用于容纳和处理诸如动物饲料的流体材料的容器。 框架支撑基座表面上的插座。 称重机构支撑框架并且包括响应于容纳在容器中的材料的重量而成比例地屈服的至少一个构件。 连接到可屈服构件的臂可以响应于其移动而移动。 具有周向波纹圆柱形侧壁和第一和第二封闭端的封闭的可折叠容器或波纹管具有由固定支撑件支撑的第一端。 第二端与臂的运动对准并可移动。 与可折叠容器的内部流体流动连通的导管在另一端处是视觉上透明的，垂直对齐的，与大气开放的，并且包含液体。 校准视觉上可读的刻度，以基于导管中的液体的视觉高度产生指示所述容器中包含的重量的读数。

公开(公告)号：US3995734A

公开(公告)日：1976-12-07

申请号：US549633

申请日：1975-02-13

Applicant: Vernon R. Berg, Jr.

Inventor： Vernon R. Berg, Jr.

IPC: A01K1/01 ,  F04B7/04 ,  F04B9/105 ,  F04B15/02 ,  B65G25/08

CPC classification number: A01K1/0142 ,  F04B15/023 ,  F04B7/04 ,  F04B9/105

Abstract: A pumping system for conveying animal waste from a livestock housing to a remote storage area includes a hopper which is conveniently located in a pit adjacent to a chain driven barn cleaner or the like, a vertically oriented upwardly open pumping chamber in communication with the hopper and a hydraulically operated ram which travels vertically through the hopper into the pumping chamber to force the waste through a reducer and discharge pipe to a storage pit or area located remote from the livestock housing. Other features include a vacuum relief valve located in the pumping chamber or ram to release the vacuum on the return stroke of the ram and thus, reduce the power required to move the ram to its retracted position. The vacuum relief valve also eliminates the need in some installations for a check valve to prevent reverse flow of manure into the hopper from the storage pit.

Abstract translation: 用于将动物废物从牲畜壳体输送到远程存储区域的抽吸系统包括方便地位于与链条驱动的谷仓清洁器等相邻的凹坑中的料斗，与料斗连通的垂直取向的向上开放的泵送室， 液压操作的冲头，其垂直地穿过料斗进入泵送室，以迫使废物通过减速器排放到位于远离牲畜壳体的储存坑或区域。 其他特征包括位于泵送室或压头中的真空释放阀，以在压头的返回行程上释放真空，从而减少将压头移动到其缩回位置所需的动力。 真空释放阀还消除了在一些安装中用于止回阀以防止粪便从储存坑逆向流入料斗的需要。

公开(公告)号：US4077509A

公开(公告)日：1978-03-07

申请号：US690472

申请日：1976-05-27

Applicant: Vernon R. Berg, Jr.

Inventor： Vernon R. Berg, Jr.

IPC: A01K1/01 ,  B65G25/04

CPC classification number: A01K1/0142

Abstract: Pumping apparatus for conveying animal waste from a livestock housing to a remote storage area includes a hopper with one downwardly inclined hopper surface with the other surfaces of the hopper being vertical and in which the inclined surface supports an agitating plate which oscillates and minimizes bridging of straw across the hopper walls. The agitating plate is oscillated by a motor driven crank. Spray tubes arranged around the vertical and inclined walls provide a water curtain to further minimize sticking and bridging of the manure in the hopper. Other features of the invention include a reducing cone to reduce the diameter of the pumping chamber to that of the discharge pipe with the reducing cone provided with check valves to prevent back flow of manure from the storage area through the pump and into the livestock housing when the pump is not in use. A circuit is provided to stop the ram in a down position in the pumping chamber when the pump is not in use to further prevent backflow into the livestock facility.

Abstract translation: 用于将动物废物从牲畜箱输送到远程存储区域的抽吸装置包括具有一个向下倾斜的料斗表面的料斗，料斗的其它表面是垂直的，其中倾斜表面支撑搅拌板，其摇动和最小化秸秆的桥接 穿过漏斗墙。 搅拌板由马达驱动的曲柄振荡。 布置在垂直和倾斜壁周围的喷射管提供水幕，以进一步最小化料斗中粪便的粘附和桥接。 本发明的其它特征包括还原锥体，以将泵送室的直径减小到排放管的直径，而还原锥体设置有止回阀，以防止粪便从存储区域通过泵回流并进入家畜壳体 泵不使用。 当泵不使用以进一步防止回流进入家畜设备时，提供电路以将冲头停止在泵送室中的向下位置。