Distribution system for animal feed sends equal portions to several feeding stations uses pipe with flow dividers splitting stream of feedstuff into two or more equal portions

摘要

The system provides equal rationed portions of feedstuffs to feeding stations for pigs. The feedstuff descends through a vertical pipe (1) onto a flat table (7). There are cutouts (2) in the sides of the pipe and there is a rotating cruciform stirring member with upturned ends (3), outside the end of the pipe. It rotates on a vertical axis eccentric to that of the pipe. There is a trough (8) in front of the pipe and a curved barrier (5) behind the pipe. There is a trough (8) in front of the pipe and a curved barrier (5) behind the pipe. There is a small triangular fin (6) on the side of the pipe facing the trough, to help distribute the feedstuff.