Stanchion construction

摘要

In stanchion constructions of the type used in feeding lots and/or milking parlors, it is desirable to be able to control the cattle stations as by locking the cattle in captive positions or, alternatively, having the cattle stations remain open to permit free feeding and the like. The herein disclosed invention employs simple mechanical expedients, not requiring expensive forming techniques and having simple structure such as an elongate bar or rod with simple abutments formed, if desired, by through bolts and nuts to cooperate with a simple latching member to provide the captive position at the cattle stations. The elongate member is supported for linear and radial or rotational movement, so as to permit selective positioning of the pivotal members making up the cattle receiving stations in a simple, expedient manner, requiring little, if any, maintenance and construction sophistication.