Improvements in Hay Racks and Feeding Troughs for Cattle Sheds and such like Structures.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Apr., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 18th Jan., 1900-Accepted, 24th Feb.,
1900
PROVISIONAL SIECITICATION.
Improvements in Hay Racks and Feeding Troughs for Cattle Sheds
and such like Structures.
I, JOHN BIGLANDS PEARSON, of 5, Maxwell Road, Rathgar, County Dublin,
Ireland, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention bas reference to improvements in (1) hay racks and (2) feeding
troughs for cattle sheds and such like structures, and is especially designed for
the purpose of facilitating the supply of fodder, both to the rack and the trough
from behind the manger, as presently described.
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In carrying out my invention I first construct the hay rack of iron or other
suitable material, approximately in the shape of an inverted triangle in cross
section. The base or top of this rack is open for the reception of fodder.
The back or perpendicular is covered with corrugated sheet iron or other suitable
material so as to afford shelter to the cattle while the front or hypotenuse of
the rack is fitted with vertical iron rods of a cage like pattern through which the
cattle feed.
As thus constructed the rack is suspended by means of lateral rollers from
overhead transverse guide bars, carried on columns or uprights which support the
shed or structure to which my invention is applied.
On these guide bars the rack is arranged to slide horizontally backwards and
forwards within certain limits, whereby it may readily be moved to a position clear
of the feeding trough underneath, or brought forward so as to close the trough
against the animals in the stall and open it to the attendant from behind" the
manger.
The second part of my invention relates to an improved method of fixing the
feeding trough underneath the above described movable hay rack.
The ends of the troughs are provided with double pivots which work in
corresponding indents or bearings on suitable cross levers or brackets pivotally
connected to the front longitudinal bar of the frame work which carries the troughs.
These cross levers or brackets engage the double pivots in such a manner that
upon moving their free ends the troughs may be readily turned over, or tilted
towards the attendant for the purpose of emptying or cleaning.
Thus the feeding troughs instead of being fixtures are capable of being readily
turned over for cleaning or emptying, or removed bodily for use elsewhere, should
occasion require.
Both my improved hay rack and feeding trough are arranged outside the wall of
the shed, an important advantage considering that by this means the full floor
space of the stall is available for cattle, and the shed may be of lesser width
than hitherto.
Another advantage is that the danger of hay seed falling into the animals' eyes
is reduced to a minimum while the liability of injury to the cattle by the presence
of the rack and trough is obviated owing to the arrangement of placing the rack
ataide the building

page_text: My invention moreover affords admirable shelter to the interior of the shed, and
facilitates considerably the work of supplying both the rack and trough with
fodder.
Dated this 24th day of April 1899
J. K. FAHIE & SON,
Agents for Applicant, 9, Westland Row, Dublin.
Improvements in Hay Racks and Feeding Troughs for Cattle Sheds
and such like Structures.
I, JOHN BIGLANDS PEARSON, of 5, Maxwell Road, Rathgar, County Dublin,
Ireland, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
This invention has reference to improvements in (1) hay racks and (2) feeding
troughs for cattle sheds and such like structures, and is especially designed for
the purpose of facilitating the supply of fodder, both to the rack and the trough
from behind" the manger, as presently described.
In carrying out my invention I construct the hay rack of iron or other suitable
material, approximately in the shape of an inverted triangle in cross section, or
such analogous shape as may be found convenient for the fulfilment of my
invention.
The base or top of this rack is open for the reception of fodder.
The perpendicular side is fitted with vertical iron rods of a cage like pattern
through which the cattle feed, while the hypotenuse is covered with corrugated
sheet iron or other suitable material so as to afford shelter to the cattle.
As thus constructed the rack is suspended by means of lateral rollers from
overhead transverse guide bars, carried on columns or uprights which support the
shed or structure to which my invention is applied.
On these guide bars the rack is arranged to slide horizontally backwards and
forwards so that it may readily be fed from outside the shed and brought to a
position either to close or expose the feeding trough to the animals in the interior
of the shed.
The second part of my invention relates to an improved method of fixing the
feeding trough underneath the above described movable rack.
The ends of the troughs are provided with double pivots which work in
corresponding indents or bearings on suitable cross levers pivotably connected
to the front longitudinal bar of the frame which carries the troughs.
These cross levers engage the double pivots in such a manner that upon their
free ends being lowered the troughs may be readily turned over, or tilted towards
the attendant for the purpose of emptying or cleaning.
Thus the feeding troughs instead of being fixtures are capable of being readily
dealt with for cleaning or emptying, or may be removed bodily, should occasion
require.
The accompanying drawings will enable my said invention to be more readily
understood.
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Fig. 1 is a vertical section of the side wall of a galvanized iron shed, showing
my improved hay rack in the "closed or forward position, and the feeding trough
exposed to access from "behind" the manger, or from outside the shed.

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Fig. 2 is a similar view showing my improved rack in its " open or backward
position, and the feeding trough exposed to access from the interior of the shed.
Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in each of the views.
A indicates the usual side wall of an ordinary cattle shed of the usual iron
construction, the interior of which is indicated by the curved arrow.
B is the roof which is prolonged outside the main wall to cover the space neces-
sary for the accommodation of my invention.
Ĉ is the hay rack which upon consideration I prefer to construct in cross section
as shown. a, a, are the rollers whereby the rack is suspended, and which travel
on the guide bars D, D.
E is the feeding trough, and bb, the pivots provided at each end which engage
corresponding indents in the lever F fulcrumed at c.
By lowering this lever the trough may readily be tilted or turned over on
one of its pivots as a centre for cleaning purposes as indicated in dotted lines
Fig. 1, or the trough may be removed bodily if necessary.
Amongst the advantages of my invention may be mentioned the following:
First, both the rack and the trough can be fed from outside the shed and owing
to this outside position, the full floor space of the stall is available for cattle,
and the shed may be of lesser width in consequence.
Secondly, the danger of hay seed falling into the animals' eyes is reduced to
a minimum, and the liability of injury to the cattle arising from the presence of
the trough inside the wall is obviated.
Thirdly, the work of supplying both the rack and trough with fodder is con-
siderably facilitated, since both are dealt with from outside.
Fourthly, the cleaning, or total removal of the trough is readily accomplished.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
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First: In cattle sheds and such like structures, the use and application of a hay
rack capable of horizontal movement whereby the same may be fed from outside
the shed and the feeding trough readily "closed" or open to the interior of
the shed and rice versa at pleasure, for the purpose and in the manner substantially
as herein specified and illustrated in the accompanying drawings,
Second: In cattle sheds and such like structures, the use and application of a
movable feeding trough constructed, arranged, and operating in the manner and
for the purpose substantially as herein described and illustrated in the accom-
panying drawings.
Dated this 15th day of Ionvame 1000
J. K. FAHIE & SON,
Agents for Applicant, 9, Westland Row, Dublin.