IN APPARATUS FOR DIPPING SHEEP
Year: 1886

page_text: IN APPARATUS FOR DIPPING SHEEP, and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
My Invention relates to improvements in the apparatus for dipping Sheep and
consists essentially of a novel construction of Bath and pen, together with means
for operating the same whereby I am enabled to facilitate the dipping and at the
same time effect a considerable saving in the process.
Fig. 1. upon the accompanying sheet of drawings illustrates a perspective view
of my apparatus, shown partly in section.
Fig. 2. being a cross section through same.
Fig. 3. is a longitudinal section and
Fig. 4. a plan.
A. A are the fanks or pens communicating by means of a sliding gate B.
C. is a the drop or pen into which the sheep are passed, at the back of this pen or
drop is a sliding door E for the purpose of securing the sheep in position previous
to their entry into the bath D.
F. is a handle for operating a rod G. and spring I. by means of which the drop C
is held in position.
M. is a rod in connection with a cord or rope N for opening and closing a door L
at front or outside end of drop C.
In operation the action will be as follows-The Sheep having been placed within
the drop C. as shewn in fig. 4. the door E fig. 1. is then dropped down so as to
instantly secure the Sheep in position.
As soon as this is accomplished the drop C is permitted to fall by pulling out the
handle F. which at once releases the rod G. from the notched spring I, the Sheep
is thereby caused to enter the bath D, at the same time the doors E & L are
automatically opened by the rod M, cord N, and rod or arm G.
Immediately upon the drop C being relieved of the weight of the Sheep it is at
once brought back to its original position by the action of the lever and counter-
weight P. (see fig. 3.) with the exception of the sliding door E. which remains
suspended by the counterweight within the standard Q. The Bath marked D. is
of sufficient length to admit of three or more Sheep being immersed at the same
time.

page_text: It is contracted at the bottom to minimise the quantity of liquid, and bevilled
inwards at the top with splash boards to prevent the liquid being spilled as shewn
in "Cross Section."
Whereas the mode of dipping sheep as now practised is laborious, tedious, and
injurious to the Sheep, and also not allowing liquids used the proper time for
acting on the Sheep,-It is claimed for this invention that it will greatly save
labour both as to the number of men required to work it, and in the actual labor.
It also affords greater ease and comfort to the Sheep as they have never during
the process to be lifted off their feet as has now to be done and gives greater
expedition in the process of dipping and will allow a longer time for the liquid used
in dipping to act on the sheep.
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-
1st A sheep pen with drop board C, sliding door E and hinged door L the whole
operated substantially as described and set forth in the accompanying specification.
2nd The combination and arragement of the handle F. together with the rods G.
& M. spring I and cord N for the purpose of operating the drop C and doors E. L.
substantially as described.
3rd The Bath D. contracted at the bottom, and provided with splash board
turned inwards at its upper surface as shewn on the accompanying drawing Fig. 2.