Improvements in and relating to Cattle-feeding Apparatus.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 27th July, 1899
Complete Specification Left, 27th Apr., 1900-Accepted, 23rd June, 1900
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PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Cattle-feeding Apparatus.
I, JOHN DIGBY TOWNSEND HUSSEY DE BURGH, of Dromkeen, Pallas Green,
County Limerick, Ireland, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in apparatus for feeding cattle and
consists in a novel form of trough or chute for this purpose, possessing numerous
advantages over those hitherto employed. My improved chute can be applied to
any existing cattle shed or stable built of iron, wood or the like.
The chute is of a V-shape in cross-section, the inner side being preferably
vertical, or parallel to the side of the building. This side consists of a wooden
or metal rack or frame provided with transverse arms and rests upon the bed of a
trough or channel, the latter being preferably extended to and within the shed.
The outer side forming the other arm of the V, is of corrugated iron or other
suitable weather-proof and substantial material, supported upon horizontal struts
or stays, if desired.
Between the inner vertical wall of the improved chute and the outer side of the.
same, is interposed a partition of wirework or wire-netting, supported upon and,
if necessary, strengthened by wooden or other straps. I prefer to arrange this
wire partition nearer to the outer side of the V, but it may occupy any position
between the two sides.
The tops of the arms of the V are provided with suitable arms or bridge
pieces connecting the same together and strengthening the whole apparatus;
upon these arms is arranged to fall a hinged lid which may when so. desired, be
kept up by means of a weighted chain or cord passing over a pulley, or other
suitable means. Or the said hinged lid after having been raised, may be pushed
against the side of the shed, and the chute thus remain uncovered.
I prefer to so arrange the lid that only its outer end will rest upon these
outwardly projecting arms.
The trough within the shed at the base of the chute, is usually of cement and
may be provided with a division for holding water or other liquid for the cattle.
The smaller division of the chute is intended to contain grain or roots, and
the inner larger portion of the chute is adapted to hold hay or grass, and the
latter fodder is kept in position by means of the wire netting and front rack
before mentioned. The outer half of the chute delivers into the trough at the
base and any hay falling from its container will lodge in the trough also.
In a modification of the above, both divisions of the chute may deliver into
the trough at the base.
From the above description it will be seen that the improved chute is of simple
and inexpensive construction and is easily charged from the outside of the shed
or stable when the lid is raised. From its construction the chute also acts as a
ventilator to the building in hot weather.

page_text: The chutes may be of any depth and of any length so that large numbers of
stock may be fed from a single chute extending, for example, along several stalls.
Dated this Twenty-seventh day of July 1899.
Improvements in and relating to Cattle-feeding Apparatus.
I, JOHN DIGBY TOWNSEND HUSSEY DE BURGH, of Dromkeen, Pallas Green,
County Limerick, Ireland, Gentleman, 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 relates to improvements in apparatus for feeding cattle and
consists in a novel form of trough or chute for this purpose, possessing numerous
advantages over those hitherto employed. My improved chute can be applied to
any existing cattle shed or stable built of iron, wood, brick, masonry or the like.
Referring to the annexed drawings, illustrating my invention, Figure 1 is a
front elevation seen from the inside of the shed.
Figure 2 is a side elevation in cross section.
The chute is of a V-shape in cross section, the inner side A being preferably
vertical, or parallel to the side of the building. This side consists of a wooden
or metal rack or frame provided with transverse arms a and rests upon the bed of
a trough or channel B, the latter being preferably extended to and within the
shed.
The outer side A' forming the other arm of the V, is of corrugated iron or other
suitable weather-proof and substantial material, supported upon horizontal struts
or stays a', if desired.
Between the inner vertical wall A of the chute and the outer side A¹ of the
same, is interposed a partition or wirework or wire netting C, supported upon,
and, if necessary, strengthened by wooden or other straps c. I prefer to arrange
this wire partition nearer to the outer side of the V, but it may occupy any
position between the two sides.
The tops of the arms A A¹ of the V are provided with suitable arms or bridge-
pieces connecting the same together and strengthening the whole apparatus ;-
upon these arms is arranged to fall a hinged lid D which may, when so desired,
be kept up by means of a weighted chain or cord passing over a pulley, or other
suitable means. Or the said hinged lid after having been raised, may be pushed
against the side of the shed, and the chute thus remain uncovered.
I prefer to arrange the lid so that only its outer end will rest upon these
outwardly projecting arms, but it may, as illustrated, rest on the tops of both A¹
and C. The raised position of the lid to allow access to the grain compartment is
illustrated in dotted lines. The hinge or pivot of the lid may be set higher up
than shewn so that only the end of the lid rests on the top of A¹, and the chute
will thus be only covered or protected instead of being closed.
The trough B within the shed at the base of the chute, is usually of cement
and may be provided with a division for holding water or other liquid for the
cattle.
The smaller division of the chute i.e. between A¹ and C is intended to contain
grain or roots, and the inner larger portion of the chute between A and C is

page_text: adapted to hold hay or grass, and the latter fodder is kept in position by means of
the wire netting and front rack before mentioned.
The outer half of the chute delivers into the trough at the base and any hay
falling from its container will lodge in the trough also.
In a modification of the above, both divisions of the chute may deliver into the
trough at the base, but I prefer to use the form illustrated.
From the above description it will be seen that the improved chute is of simple
and inexpensive construction and is easily charged from the outside of the shed
of stable when the lid is raised. From its construction the chute also acts as a
ventilator to the building in hot weather.
The chutes may be of any depth and of any length so that large numbers of
stock may be fed from a single chute extending, for example, along several stalls.
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:
(i). A cattle feeding apparatus for insertion into the wall of a shed, stable or
the like, comprising a V-shaped chute divided into two compartments covered by
a lid and filled from the outside, the inner one being provided with a front rack,
and one or both of said compartments delivering into a trough or channel situated
within the sled or stable.
(2) A chute applicable to sheds, stables and the like, delivering to the interior
thereof and charged from the outside, consisting of two adjacent sector-like com-
partments arranged above a trough within the shed, the upper ends of the com-
partments being sheltered by a hinged cover, substantially as described.
(3). In a cattle feeding chute for use in stables, sheds and the like, the com-
bination of a V-shaped chamber divided by a wire work partition into a front
compartment to which access from within the stable may be had through a rack,
and into a preferably smaller outer compartment and of a trough arranged beneath
the chamber and within the interior of the building, into which trough one or
both of the compartments will deliver, the said chamber projecting outwardly
from the building, being protected by a hinged lid and preferably acting as a
ventilator, and the said trough, if desired, being further provided with a water-
container, substantially as described.
(4). In a cattle-feeding chute for use in stables, sheds and the like, the com-
bination with a V shaped chamber, composed of a front rack and outer base fitted
with side walls and divided longitudinally by a wirework partition into two
compartments, of a trough within the stable into which the said compartments
deliver, and of a lid hinged above the upper ends of the compartments and resting
upon the outer ends of the tops thereof, substantially as described.
Deted this T.……......
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1000
For the Applicant,
GEDGE & FEENY,
Chartered Patent Agents, 60, Queen Victoria Street, London, E.C.