Patent ID: 9192897
Filing Date: 2015-11-24
Classification: A01K,B01F

Abstract:
1. A feed mixer truck for mixing feed and for dispensing the feed into an elongated feed bunk, comprising: a frame means having a forward end, a rearward end, a first side and a second side; said frame means having steerable wheels at said forward end thereof; said frame means having drive wheels at said rearward end thereof; an engine compartment at said forward end of said frame means; an engine mounted on said frame means within said engine compartment; said engine having a rotatable drive shaft extending rearwardly therefrom; an operator's cab on said frame means rearwardly of said forward end thereof; a feed mixing body mounted on said frame means rearwardly of said operator's cab; a constant speed generator operatively secured to said drive shaft whereby said constant speed generator is driven by said engine; a first electric motor operatively connected to said drive wheels so that said first electric motor may cause said drive wheels to rotate to move the truck; said electric generator being electrically connected to said first electric motor to supply electrical power thereto; said feed mixing body having at least one feed mixing auger selectively rotatably mounted therein; a second electric motor operatively connected to said feed mixing auger which is configured to selectively rotate said feed mixing auger to mix feed in said feed mixing body; said electric generator being electrically connected to said second electric motor for supplying electrical power thereto; a feed discharge assembly associated with said feed mixing body for selectively discharging mixed feed from one side of said feed mixing body; a third electric motor operatively connected to said feed discharge assembly for selective actuation of said feed discharge assembly; said electric generator being electrically connected to said third electric motor for supplying electrical power thereto; a control means for selectively operating said first, second and third electric motors; said control means configured to control the actuation and speed of each of said first, second and third electric motors; a first adjustment control in said cab which is connected to said control means whereby the operator of the truck may adjust the speed of said second electric motor to compensate for conditions adjacent the feed bunk; a second adjustment control in said cab which is connected to said control means whereby the operator of the truck may adjust the speed of said third electric motor to compensate for conditions adjacent the feed bunk; and a foot pedal positioned in said cab which is operatively connected to said first electric motor through said control means to enable the operator to initially position the truck adjacent the feed bunk.