Patent ID: 6309095
Filing Date: 2001-10-30
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A feeding device, comprising:storage containers for stocking feed components;two weighing and mixing containers which can be charged from the storage containers with the feed components for the preparation of two cattle feed mixtures of different composition, the weighing and mixing containers each including a bottom outlet;a flow pipe connected to the bottom outlet of each of the weighing and mixing containers, each said flow pipe including a feed conveying pump;a service line including a first end and a second end, said service line further including valve-controlled branches leading to consumer sites, said branches being located between said first and second ends, each said flow pipe being communicative with a respective one of said first and second ends of the service line;dividing means for effecting a separation of the two cattle feed mixtures entering said service line respectively from said first and second ends thereof, said dividing means consisting of a single dividing body located within said service line and movably guidable therein to a desired location within the service line relative the valve-controlled branches, whereby a particular composition of feed at various ones of said valve-controlled branches can be regulated by selection of said desired location; anda central control computer for controlling a course of operation.